Patents Assigned to XceedId Corporation
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Patent number: 11163547Abstract: A credential reader update system includes a server operable to provide a credential reader update via a cellular telephone interface, and a plurality of credential readers. Each credential reader communicates with a presented credential at a credential reader frequency, wherein each credential reader has a credential reader interface having a range. A portable update device is movable into and out of the range, and is operable to receive the credential reader update via the cellular telephone interface. A credential reader update application is included in the portable update device, and is operable to uniquely identify the particular credential reader to be updated.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Publication number: 20200125348Abstract: A credential reader update system includes a server operable to provide a credential reader update via a cellular telephone interface, and a plurality of credential readers. Each credential reader communicates with a presented credential at a credential reader frequency, wherein each credential reader has a credential reader interface having a range. A portable update device is movable into and out of the range, and is operable to receive the credential reader update via the cellular telephone interface. A credential reader update application is included in the portable update device, and is operable to uniquely identify the particular credential reader to be updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Publication number: 20190171434Abstract: A credential reader update system includes a server operable to provide a credential reader update via a cellular telephone interface, and a plurality of credential readers. Each credential reader communicates with a presented credential at a credential reader frequency, wherein each credential reader has a credential reader interface having a range. A portable update device is movable into and out of the range, and is operable to receive the credential reader update via the cellular telephone interface. A credential reader update application is included in the portable update device, and is operable to uniquely identify the particular credential reader to be updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 9836899Abstract: A credential reader update system includes a server operable to provide a credential reader update via a cellular telephone interface, and a plurality of credential readers. Each credential reader communicates with a presented credential at a credential reader frequency, wherein each credential reader has a credential reader interface having a range. A portable update device is movable into and out of the range, and is operable to receive the credential reader update via the cellular telephone interface. A credential reader update application is included in the portable update device, and is operable to uniquely identify the particular credential reader to be updated.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: XceedId CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 9830758Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for performing updates of credentials used in relation to RFID readers. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for updating credentials capable of authorization to an RFID reader. Such methods include providing a cellular telephone that includes a memory, a cellular telephone interface, and an nfc interface. An access is received via the cellular telephone interface, and is stored to the memory.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 9748871Abstract: An electrical generation system for a door positioned in a doorway includes a hinge arranged to support the door for rotational movement with respect to the doorway between a closed position and an open position, and a cam that is one of coupled to the door for movement with the door, and fixed with respect to the doorway. A piezo-electric generator is the other of coupled to the door for movement with the door, and fixed with respect to the doorway. The piezo-electric generator and the cam cooperate such that rotation of the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator is operable to produce an electrical current in response to rotation of the door, and wherein the electrical current has a frequency that is greater than the number of revolutions made by the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventors: Bryan D. Hoff, Samir M. Tamer
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Patent number: 9715776Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: Michael T. Conlin
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Patent number: 9680837Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
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Patent number: 9431927Abstract: An electrical generation system for a doorway including a door includes a lock mechanism movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to allow the door to move between a closed position and an open position and a cam coupled to the door. A piezo-electric generator is coupled to the cam. The cam is rotatable with respect to the piezo-electric generator. The piezo-electric generator is operable to produce an electrical current in response to rotation of the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator, and the electrical current has a frequency that is greater than the number of revolutions made by the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventors: Bryan D. Hoff, Samir M. Tamer
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Patent number: 9361740Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
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Patent number: 9361490Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for performing updates of credentials used in relation to RFID readers. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for updating credentials capable of authorization to an RFID reader. Such methods include providing a cellular telephone that includes a memory, a cellular telephone interface, and an nfc interface. An access is received via the cellular telephone interface, and is stored to the memory. Communication with an RFID reader is initiated via the nfc interface, and the access update is provided to the RFID reader for authorization.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 9336420Abstract: A remote access system includes an RFID reader and a credential having a cellular phone interface and an nfc interface. The credential is operable to receive authorization information and to communicate with the RFID reader. A server is operable to receive an authorization request for the credential and to access the credential to provide the authorization information. An RFID reader authorization application is included in the credential. The credential is operable to transfer the RFID authorization code to the RFID reader via the nfc interface over an nfc communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 9142069Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that is capable of operating at least a first frequency and a second frequency. The method further includes interacting with a first credential utilizing the first frequency and granting access via an access point based at least in part on the interaction with the first credential, and interacting with a second credential utilizing the second frequency and granting access via the access point based at least in part on the interaction with the second credential.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: XCEEDID CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
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Publication number: 20140197921Abstract: A remote access system includes an RFID reader and a credential having a cellular phone interface and an nfc interface. The credential is operable to receive authorization information and to communicate with the RFID reader. A server is operable to receive an authorization request for the credential and to access the credential to provide the authorization information. An RFID reader authorization application is included in the credential. The credential is operable to transfer the RFID authorization code to the RFID reader via the nfc interface over an nfc communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Patent number: 8710962Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for performing RFID reader updates. As an example, systems are described that include a server, an RFID reader, and a portable update device. The server is operable to provide an RFID reader update via a communication network. The RFID reader has an nfc interface. The portable update device is operable to receive the RFID reader update via the communication network, and to transfer the RFID reader update to the RFID reader via the nfc interface.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: XceedID CorporationInventor: John D. Menzel
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Publication number: 20140059676Abstract: Systems and methods for emulating credentials are disclosed. In some cases, the systems include an access credential reader and an access credential writer. The access credential reader is communicably coupled to the access credential writer. The access credential reader is operable to receive information from an access credential, and to transfer at least a portion of the information to the access credential writer. The access credential writer is operable to transfer at least the portion of the information to an emulation access credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventor: XceedID Corporation
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Publication number: 20130293067Abstract: An electrical generation system for a doorway including a door includes a lock mechanism movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to allow the door to move between a closed position and an open position and a cam coupled to the door. A piezo-electric generator is coupled to the cam. The cam is rotatable with respect to the piezo-electric generator. The piezo-electric generator is operable to produce an electrical current in response to rotation of the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator, and the electrical current has a frequency that is greater than the number of revolutions made by the cam with respect to the piezo-electric generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventors: Bryan D. Hoff, Samir M. Tamer
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Publication number: 20130212660Abstract: A server may communicate with a mobile device and/or a reader device via an Internet connection. The server may be configured to generate a credential and transmit the credential to the mobile device. The mobile device may use the credential in an access control system, a payment system, a transit system, a vending system, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: XceedID CorporationInventor: XceedID Corporation
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Publication number: 20130185782Abstract: Systems and methods for emulating credentials are disclosed. In some cases, the systems include an access credential reader and an access credential writer. The access credential reader is communicably coupled to the access credential writer. The access credential reader is operable to receive information from an access credential, and to transfer at least a portion of the information to the access credential writer. The access credential writer is operable to transfer at least the portion of the information to an emulation access credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: XCEEDID CORPORATIONInventor: XCEEDID CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130162393Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: XCEEDID CORPORATIONInventor: XCEEDID CORPORATION