Patent attributes
A safe including a lock actuator and a control system communicatively connected with the lock actuator, and a method for controlling a lock actuator of a safe are provided. The lock actuator is configured to lock or unlock a mechanical or electronic lock of the safe. The control system includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter is configured to emit light (ex. infrared light) into the safe. The receiver is configured to receive light, for example, the same infrared wave, emitted from the transmitter and generate an output signal. The processor is configured to receive the output signal from the receiver and determine whether item is inside the safe. The control system disables the lock actuator from locking the safe when the output signal indicates no item is inside the safe.
