Abstract:
To control access to a predetermined service or area (112), an access code is read from a portable electronic device (170) of a user (150) using an access terminal (180) at a service site. As a result of reading the access code from the portable electronic device (170), access-related information is transmitted to the portable electronic device (170).
Abstract:
An intelligent door lock system is provided with a position sensing device configured to be coupled to a drive shaft of a lock device. The position sensing device senses position of the drive shaft and assists in locking and unlocking a lock of a lock device. An engine is provided with a memory coupled to the positioning sensing device. A circuit is coupled to the engine and an energy source is coupled to the circuit. A device converts energy into mechanical energy and is coupled to the circuit, positioning sensing device and the drive shaft. The device that converts energy is coupled to the energy source to receive energy from the energy source.
Abstract:
A system enables dispensing, tracking, storage, processing, analysis, management, fulfillment and/or commerce relating to dispensables, such as consumables. The system may include packages that hold consumables and function either independently or in concert with numerous smart configuration devices, such as tabletop machines or mobile machines, as well as remote servers, databases, and other cloud-based resources. A distributed software layer ties all devices and packages together and adds advanced interactivity, communication, analysis, and self-regulation functionality.
Abstract:
A secure access system includes security stations (2) which grant access to doors (3) under the control of a computer (1). The security stations (2) include biometric sensors (212) which receive biometric data from users, and transmit it to the computer (1). The computer (1) matches the received biometric data to stored biometric data, to identify the user, and so control the security station (2) to grant access to the door (3). A display system (4) is used to display any stored message for the user. For each of the users, the system stores security data for one or more associated security cards, which may be attached to valuable properties. A wireless system (7) monitors whether any of the security tokens leaves a secure area. If this happens without the presence of the associated user having been detected by the biometric system, an alarm protocol is performed, hi a variant of this procedure, a user is required to provide both (i) biometric data and (ii) a password and/or RPID card to access a secure computer network environment.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an anti-theft method comprising: determining whether a user's authorization parameters match stored verification parameters; selecting a feature of a device to affect if the user's authorization parameters do not match the stored verification parameters; and gradually affecting the selected feature of the device.
Abstract:
System and method for preventing unauthorized or impaired operation of a motor vehicle by requiring a potential operator to sequentially energize several vehicle devices, within a set time period, prior to placing the vehicle ignition into a start position. The system includes a sequencing mechanism comprising an array of J-K flip-flops in a daisy chain configuration and an R-C timer mechanism. Logic outputs from the sequencing mechanism and the timer mechanism are fed to a NAND gate operating as a logic decoder that is used to control the vehicle ignition circuit. Only if all the inputs to the logic decoder are "go" will the output signal allow the ignition circuit to close. A sensory indicator may alert the potential operator as to the condition of the decoder output. An unauthorized user is inhibited from operating the motor vehicle because the performance sequence is unknown to him/her. Slower reflex times or impaired motor skills may prevent an impaired operator from performing the proper sequence within the predetermined time period.
Abstract:
A commercially viable solution for providing an asset management system that provides for accessing assets, tracking location of assets, managing OSHA compliance of the assets, and monitoring impact of the assets. The asset management system may utilize system architecture having intelligent wireless devices associated with the individual assets. The use of intelligent wireless devices allows for the asset management system to operate and maintain functionality substantially without loss of data in the event of a loss of communication between the wireless devices and a management computing system via a network, including an out-of-range condition of the wireless devices with respect to a local monitor.