The Teleprox is a hands-free single button telephone auto dialer used as a stand-alone entry host for RFID proximity access cards, through its 26-bit Weigand protocol interface card. The new Teleprox is finding major applications in industrial /commercial access control. Primary entry is executed through the RFID proximity reader that is serviced by the Teleprox's microprocessor as a stand-alone entry host. Backup entry is executed by pressing the single call button to initiate the autodialing of the primary telephone number. If the number is busy or does not answer, the Teleprox will hang up and dial up to nine 'backup' numbers. When the call is answered and the visitor is identified, the called individual can press "0" to grant entry or press "9" to activate a camera for visual identification,

A call progress lamp is provided on the front of the unit for the benefit of the hearing impaired. When the CALL button is pressed, the lamp flashes to indicate a call being placed. When the call is answered, and the unit recognizes that someone is speaking to the unit, the lamp glows continuously.