Access system

Abstract

A method for providing access includes providing an electronic access card having a biometric identifier, biometrically identifying with the electronic access card an authorized user of the electronic access card, signaling a monitoring station when the user is identified, receiving an enabling signal from the monitoring station, and providing access in response to the receipt of the enabling signal. The method can also include enabling an ignition system in response to the receipt of the enabling signal.

1 . A method for providing access, comprising the steps of: 
 providing an electronic access card having a biometric identifier;    biometrically identifying with the electronic access card an authorized user of the electronic access card;    signaling a monitoring station when the user is identified;    receiving an enabling signal from the monitoring station; and    providing access in response to the receipt of the enabling signal.    
   
   
       2 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising the step of enabling an ignition system in response to the receipt of the enabling signal.  
   
   
       3 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: 
 contacting an answering system at the monitoring station;    providing the answering system with a password; and    performing said receiving and enabling steps.    
   
   
       4 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: 
 contacting an operator at the monitoring station;    providing the operator with a password; and    performing said receiving and enabling steps.    
   
   
       5 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising the step of: 
 reading at least a portion of associated user information; and    displaying at least a portion of associated user information.