SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A SECURED AREA FOR THE DELIVERY OF PARCEL SHIPMENTS

A system for controlling access to a secured area for the delivery of parcel shipments comprises an access device, a central server unit that is connected to the access device, and at least one database, which is linked with the central server unit. The access device further comprises a reading unit for recognizing a shipment number of a parcel shipment that is to be submitted and a transmitting unit for transmitting to the central server unit the recognized shipment number together with an identification number that identifies the access device. The central server unit is configured to check the shipment number and the identification number against the at least one database in order to retrieve registration information and shipment status. The central server unit is configured to transmit a release signal to the access device and the access device is configured to receive the release signal activate door opener.