Access Control System and Method for Use by an Access Device

Systems and methods are provided to allow a smart phone or any terminal to activate a lock using a web site or server computer system. An access control system is provided that includes a server and an access device. The access device includes a processor and a communication module. The process has control of a lock and is able to receive a reservation certificate presented by a portable terminal through the communication module. The processor activates the lock when a current reservation certificate has been presented.