Soloinsight, Inc. (Chicago, IL)

A method of providing credential activation layered security is described. The system offers additional security at the entry and exit points of a specific area, like an establishment. Physical presence or proof of digital present or combination thereof may be required to verify a user’s presence at the location. To enable an access credential that allows access to the physical or logical access control systems of the location the system will authenticate the evidence of physical presence, the evidence of digital presence or both. The credential can be activated when the system authenticates the user. This allows users to access physical or access control systems logically at the site to gain access to the entry point or exit point via the egress.

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