Mobile accessory storage, security management, and tracking system

Abstract

A mobile accessory storage, maintenance and tracking system and methods of using same.

1 .- 19 . (canceled) 
     
     
         20 . A mobile accessory storage and security system comprising:
 a security rail comprising a single ingress/egress opening, a detention end, and a security space defined between the single ingress/egress opening and the detention end;   at least one sensor disposed on the security rail to receive a signal from a transmitter;   a locking mechanism for securing a movement feature of a mobile accessory within the security space; and   an access device for allowing removal of the mobile accessory from the security space.   
     
     
         21 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , wherein a second sensor is present on the security rail. 
     
     
         22 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , wherein the security space further comprises opposing engagement leafs that define an engagement opening there between. 
     
     
         23 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , wherein movement of the movement feature within the security space is limited to linear movement substantially along a single axis extending between the single ingress/egress opening and the detention end. 
     
     
         24 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , further comprising a user interface in electronic communication with the security rail, at least one sensor, and access device. 
     
     
         25 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , wherein the at least one sensor is disposed within the security space of the security rail. 
     
     
         26 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , wherein multiple mobile accessories may be secured simultaneously within the security rail. 
     
     
         27 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 20 , further comprising at least one sanitizing element. 
     
     
         28 . The mobile accessory storage and security system of  claim 27 , wherein the sanitizing element is in electronic communication with the system. 
     
     
         29 . A security rail for securing at least one mobile accessory comprising:
 a travel path defining a detention end and a ingress/egress end, wherein the travel path is configured to capture a portion of the at least one mobile accessory within the travel path;   a releasable lock;   a security rail receiver; and   a first sensor.   
     
     
         30 . The security rail of  claim 29 , wherein the travel path defines a side wall, a top wall, and at least one flange to capture the at least on mobile accessory. 
     
     
         31 . The security rail of  claim 29 , wherein the travel path is configured to nest multiple mobile accessories one within another. 
     
     
         32 . The security rail of  claim 29 , wherein the travel path confines movement of the mobile accessory to substantially a single axis. 
     
     
         33 . The security rail of  claim 29 , wherein a second sensor works in conjunction with the first sensor to lock and unlock the releasable lock based on movement of the mobile accessory within the travel path. 
     
     
         34 . The security rail of  claim 29 , wherein a transmitter is placed on the at least on mobile accessory to communicate with the security rail receiver. 
     
     
         35 . The security rail of  claim 34 , wherein the transmitter in association with the security rail receiver can determine the physical location of the at least one mobile accessory. 
     
     
         36 . The security rail of  claim 29 , further comprising a user interface.