Abstract: A computer server for a network-based transaction system is coupled to a kiosk via a data communications network. The kiosk includes a computer processor, an input device, an electronic display unit, a plurality of compartments, and a data communications port. The computer server receives input from a seller of an item. The input includes a listing of the item for sale on the network-based transaction system. The server identifies an available compartment from the plurality of compartments based on the size of the item for sale. The available compartment is configured to receive the item for sale from the seller. The server transmits an identification of the available compartment to the seller via the electronic display unit, and enables access to the available compartment by the seller.

Abstract: A secure container for storing a package, comprising: a lock for locking the container; a sensor for sensing that the secure container is unlocked; a transceiver for communicating with a telecommunications network; a controller configured, in response to the sensor sensing that the secure container is unlocked, to communicate, by means of the transceiver, an alert to a network device via the telecommunications network.

Abstract: This application discloses a luggage vending machine, including a shelf, a communication controller and an electronic lock, the communication controller and the electronic lock are both installed on the shelf, and the communication controller and the electronic lock are electrically connected, the communication controller is used for Communicate and control the opening and closing of electronic locks used to lock luggage. The utility model has the following beneficial effects: by installing an electronic lock and a communication controller on the shelf, the electronic lock is used to lock the suitcase on the shelf, and at the same time, the communication controller is further used to control the opening and closing of the electronic lock. The automatic sale of luggage is convenient and fast.

Abstract: Examples associated with receptacle isolation are described. One example service kiosk includes a set of receptacles for electronic devices. Each receptacle includes a power connector to provide power to an electronic device stored in the receptacle, a data connector to provide a data connection to the electronic device stored in the receptacle, and a locking mechanism to secure contents of the receptacle. Members of the set of receptacles are digitally isolated from other members of the set of receptacles. An authentication module authenticates a user based on a credential provided by the user, and controls a selected locking mechanism of a selected member of the set of receptacles based on the credential, and based on data received from a remote information technology module. A user interface module instructs the user through the process of at least one of storing a received electronic device in the receptacle, and retrieving a provided electronic device from the receptacle.

Abstract: A smart key storage case includes a storage case main body that can shield a signal, a transmission path through which a call signal from an in-vehicle device is radiated into the storage case main body, a switch that conducts/cuts off the transmission path, a radio communication unit that performs data communication with a radio communication terminal, a controller that controls the switch, and a response signal relay section that radiates a response signal from the smart key inside the storage case main body to the outside. When the radio communication terminal is present outside the vehicle, the controller controls the switch so that the call signal transmitted from the in-vehicle device to the inside of the cabin is cut off and the call signal transmitted to the outside of the vehicle is transmitted.

Abstract: A delivery monitoring system comprises a portable camera positioned on a delivery person; a camera activation application executed by a mobile electronic device to control a video-generating operation of the portable camera; and a special-purpose processor that outputs a data instruction to an electronic locking device to unlock an entrance to a location for delivering an item by the delivery person only when the portable camera is recording video.

Abstract: A method and a system for operating an electronic locker system for parcel deposit and pick-up via a network of at least one mobile device, the system comprising: a remote shipping system communicating via a long distance communication network with the at least one mobile device, at least one parcel locker constituted of at least one autonomous compartments cluster including at least one compartment equipped with a door and including a locking module, which controls locking and unlocking of the door and communicates locally with the at least one mobile device via a short distance communication, and comprising an energy management module configured for managing transitions of energy modes and allowing the at least one autonomous compartments cluster to be run in a sleep mode; the method comprising: establishing a communication between the at least one mobile device and the remote shipping system, regularly emitting by the locking module, while in the sleep mode, a broadcasted short message addressed to the at

Abstract: Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier.

Abstract: A method of access control for emergency responders according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by an access control server, an access credential to an emergency responder server over a first network, transmitting, by the emergency responder server, the access credential to an emergency responder mobile device over a second network different from the first network, wherein the second network includes a dedicated emergency responder network, and transmitting the access credential by the emergency responder mobile device to an access control device.

Abstract: A method is provided herein. The method includes disabling, by an electronic lock box, a programmable key based on the programmable key being placed in the electronic lock box. The method also includes enabling, by the electronic lock box, the programmable key based on the electronic lock box being accessed.

Abstract: In one approach, a method includes: receiving a login event input from a user, the login event input being associated with a session of the user logging into an account; accessing a machine learning model; and authenticating, with the machine learning model, the user for the account, based at least in part on the login event input. In examples, the login event input comprises one or more items of biometric data associated with the user, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated being generated by interaction of the user with an input device for logging into the account, and the interaction communicating a login credential of the user. In examples, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated with the user is keyboard event-related biometric data, or mouse event-related biometric data.

Abstract: Various embodiments, relate to a system of lockers including a plurality of tracks and a plurality of walls. At least two of the plurality of walls slidably coupled to at least two of the plurality of tracks. Four of the plurality of walls form four sides of a locker cavity. The system also includes a plurality of doors. Each of the plurality of doors are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of the walls. A first door of the plurality of doors is coupleable to a second door of the plurality of doors so as to form a third door, and at least one of the plurality of doors form one side of the locker cavity. The system also includes a back wall, which forms one side of the locker cavity. The system further includes a lock for securing positions of the plurality of walls and of the plurality of doors.

Abstract: Managing the capacity of delivery lockers are disclosed herein. For example, by utilizing machine learning techniques, the capacity management system described herein may determine portions of a delivery locker to reserve for packages delivered at one or more delivery speeds. For example, the system may train one or more machine learning models to determine factors associated with a delivery demand, dwell time probability, and optimized capacity reservation of the delivery locker. Utilizing these factors, the system may determine a portion of the delivery locker to reserve for packages delivered at each available delivery speed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a controller configured to initiate attachment of a first locking bar of a transport container to a first anchor point of a structure by adjusting the first locking bar from a first unlocked state to a first locked state. The controller is also configured to confirm a locking of the first locking bar to the first anchor point. The controller is further configured to, in response to confirming the locking, initiate a release of a second locking bar of the transport container from a second anchor point by adjusting the second locking bar from a second locked state to a second unlocked state.

Abstract: An electronic device displays user interfaces for configuring a lock accessory device based on detected features of the lock accessory device, such as a short-range communication user interface for enabling an express mode of the lock accessory device and/or a pin user interface object for enabling a code for accessing the lock accessory device.

Abstract: An improved method for the delivery of an ordered item to a locked storage containers comprising determining the availability of the container to receive a delivery; identifying a time interval during which the delivery can be made; sending a signal to the storage container allowing access by a delivery agent, the improvement wherein delivery is achieved with a robotic positioner and a driverless vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling a securable device may include establishing a centralized data repository with data representative of status of each securable device. Communications with a mobile kiosk executing on a mobile device of a user may be established. Responsive to receiving a request from the mobile kiosk to identify an available securable device local and accessible to the user, the centralized data repository may be accessed, at least one securable device that is available may be identified, and data associated with the identified available securable device(s) may be communicated to the mobile kiosk to cause the mobile kiosk to communicate at least a portion of the data to one of the securable device(s) to provide access thereto. Responsive to receiving a status update of the securable device accessed from the mobile kiosk, the centralized data repository may be updated with the status update.

Abstract: A secure storage system for limiting access to a stored material, the storage system including a remote access management system including an input device for receiving an access instruction and a transmitting device configured to electronically transmit an access instruction signal based on the access instruction, a cabinet including at least one storage drawer including a first lock, at least one container arranged in the at least one storage drawer each at least one container configured to store a stored material, each at least one container including a second lock for preventing access to the stored material. The second lock is placed in an unlocked state allowing access to the stored material based on the access instruction signal received from the remote access management system. A switch indicates to the remote access management system a locked state or an unlocked state of the respective container.

Abstract: A magnetometer sensor that detects tampering is described. The sensor samples magnetometer data and computes a set of vectors based on the magnetometer data. The sensor detects a tampering of the magnetic sensor based on determining that the set of vectors is outside the reference plane for the magnetometer sensor. The sensor generates a notification to a security system coupled to the magnetometer sensor. The notification indicating the tampering of the magnetometer sensor.

Abstract: A method and a device for secure verification of opening of a safe door of a safe, in particular a safe door of a safe of an automated teller machine, includes a safe door and storage compartments for cash boxes that are arranged relative to each other such that the cash boxes can only be removed from and inserted into the storage compartments when the safe door is open. A control unit verifies an opening of the safe door by checking if cash boxes have been removed from the safe and have been inserted into the safe in swapped order compared to a first operating state.

Abstract: A lock module for use with an electronic lock configured to selectively lock a lockable structure includes a communication subsystem configured to be communicatively coupled to a gateway and configured to be communicatively coupled to an electronic lock, wherein the communication subsystem is further configured to send an unlock signal to the electronic lock.

Abstract: An auditable security system for preventing unlawful diversion of goods and/or services is provided. The security system includes a secure enclosure, an access control system that generates audit data, cameras proximal to the access control system, cameras located in the secure enclosure, a video management system that manages the cameras and generates video data, an exterior computing system configured to allow users to interface with the access control system, the video management system and data stored by the systems, and a database configured for storing data stored by the access control system and the video management system. When a user interacts with the access control system, the cameras begin generating audio and video data, which is stored, along with audit data, in the connected database. The audit data and video data is also provided to a third-party system for processing.

Abstract: A shipping box system and method are provided in which a shipping box has a container having a bottom surface and a plurality of walls, the container walls forming a perimeter about a container cavity. The shipping box further has a lid having a top surface and walls, the lid walls forming a perimeter about a lid cavity. The box further provides a sensor module for determining a physical location and orientation of the container, a computations module for evaluating data retrieved from the sensor module, and a locking assembly for locking the container and the lid in a closed configuration. The container and the lid are sized to nest, such that when the lid is fixed to the container, the container cavity and the lid cavity occupy substantially the same space and the container walls and the lid walls overlap.

Abstract: For secure and safe access control, a method authenticates the user of an equipment unit with a user credential. The method determines whether the user is authorized to access the equipment unit with an equipment authorization. In response to the user being authenticated and authorized to access the equipment unit, the method releases a unit lock for the equipment unit with a unit lock credential or the user credential.

Abstract: A computer server for a network-based transaction system is coupled to a kiosk via a data communications network. The kiosk includes a computer processor, an input device, an electronic display unit, a plurality of compartments, and a data communications port. The computer server receives input from a seller of an item. The input includes a listing of the item for sale on the network-based transaction system. The server identifies an available compartment from the plurality of compartments based on the size of the item for sale. The available compartment is configured to receive the item for sale from the seller. The server transmits an identification of the available compartment to the seller via the electronic display unit, and enables access to the available compartment by the seller.

Abstract: An automatically locking delivery box is provided. The automatically locking delivery box has a base with a plurality of sidewalls rising therefrom, a locking system, and a lid hingedly attached to a top portion of a sidewall. The locking system can lock the lid to the sidewalls. A button is connected to the locking system such that the locking system can unlock one time when the button is actuated. The locking system detects when the lid is opened and automatically locks once the lid is closed again. The locking system also includes a keyhole for a complementary key which can be used to manually unlock the device. Once the locking system is unlocked by the button, it cannot be unlocked again until the key is used at which point the locking system is reset such that the button can be actuated, and the locking system can be unlocked one time.

Abstract: A wirelessly-controlled fingerprint protected container containing a fingerprint scanner, a micro-computer, and a lock where the user can either unlock the device through the fingerprint scanner or platform (application) on the mobile device. The container can be shared with additional users by the owner sending an authorization code to another user via a smart device, and the second user can then wirelessly register his or her fingerprints and then unlock the container.

Abstract: A credential assigning system is provided for deployment with respect to a structure in which an appliance is disposed and in which an access restricting element is disposed to prevent access to the appliance. The credential assigning system includes a credentialing service configured to issue a credential to a user upon a request for the credential being received thereby and a monitoring unit. The credential is usable by the user in causing the access restricting element to permit access to the appliance for the user. The monitoring unit is configured to receive a fault raised by the appliance and to transmit the request for the credential to the credentialing service in accordance with the fault.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distributed system (1; 11; 21) for access control and sobriety testing comprising an authorization control and sobriety testing station (2; 12; 22; 32), which obtains authorization data and a bodily signature sample from an individual seeking access, a central control unit (3; 13; 23; 33), which, if there is a positive verification of the authorization data and no detection of alcohol in the bodily signature sample, issues temporary authorization information, and at least one access control unit (4; 14; 24), which obtains the temporary authorization information and, upon a positive verification of the temporary authorization information, grants access to the individual who is seeking such access.

Abstract: A distribution information acquisition unit is configured to acquire distribution information including identification information of a user as a distribution destination of setting information which is used for access to a work vehicle. An access information acquisition unit is configured to acquire access information including identification information of the user who accesses the work vehicle. A fraudulence determination unit is configured to compare the identification information related to the access information with the identification information related to the distribution information to determine whether or not fraudulent access has occurred.

Abstract: A dust collector in one aspect of the present invention comprises a dust collection portion, a communication portion, and an interlock operation control portion. When the communication portion receives an interlock command transmitted from an electric working machine, the interlock operation control portion makes the dust collection portion operate interlocking with the electric working machine. The interlock operation control portion includes a storage portion, in which identification information specific to the electric working machine with which the dust collection portion is to be made to perform the interlock operation is stored.

Abstract: A smart locker system includes an enclosure unit and a cassette unit. The smart locker is extendable by adding additional enclosure units and the cassette units. The cassette unit includes storage bins and a control bin. The cassette unit contains different size of storage bins and a control bin. The smart locker system further includes a touch screen and authentication devices. The smart locker system can arrange the storage bins and the control bins to maintain the height of the smart locker system.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods provide a smart container or bin. A container bin assembly includes a bin body, a latching mechanism, and controller. A method includes receiving, via a communication interface, an authenticated request to access the smart container, actuating an electromechanical latch to disengage a fastening hook, thereby initiating a mechanical movement of an access component to make an internal compartment accessible, outputting, via an audiovisual element, an alert to identify the container, confirming that the electromechanical latch has re-engaged with the fastening hook, thereby securing the internal compartment, determining a change in a local inventory, and updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method includes the operation of detecting, by a payment-on-delivery device, a carrier mobile computing device of a package carrier. The payment-on-delivery device establishes a communications link with the carrier mobile computing device. The payment-on-delivery device receives a carrier mobile device identifier from the carrier mobile computing device. In addition, the payment-on-delivery device presents an access code to the package carrier for actuating the electronic lock to unlock an access point to a delivery location. The payment-on-delivery device then obtains a location of the carrier mobile computing device from a location service associated with the carrier mobile computing device using the carrier mobile device identifier. Furthermore, the payment-on-delivery device transmits a “lock” command to the electronic lock for actuating the electronic lock to lock the access point based on the location of the carrier mobile computing device.

Abstract: A method to provide feedback associated with a real estate property including providing access to a subject real estate property via a system including at least a listing recommendation server that communicates with a real estate feedback application; receiving feedback regarding the subject real estate property from a handheld device operating the real estate feedback application; determining comparable properties in response to the feedback on the subject real estate property.

Abstract: A method for a zero shutter-lag (ZSL) mode of an image capture device includes, in response to detecting a first event indicative of the ZSL mode, setting the image capture device to the ZSL mode. Setting the image capture device to the ZSL mode includes setting a sensor of the image capture device to a first resolution that is higher than a second resolution of a non-ZSL mode, and setting a timer to expire after a predefined period. The method also includes, in response to the timer expiring after the predefined period, setting the image capture device to the non-ZSL mode. The non-ZSL mode cancels the ZSL mode.

Abstract: Provided is an authentication method including receiving an authentication request; obtaining authentication data for authenticating a user from at least one of a plurality of external devices as when the authentication request is received; obtaining an authentication score based on the obtained authentication data and reliability information assigned to a type of the authentication data in advance; and determining whether additional authentication is necessary based on the obtained authentication score.

Abstract: A tamper resistant parcel delivery box includes a container configured to receive packages therein. A lid is secured over the container via a hinge and a locking interface is secured to the container and has a retractable deadbolt. The box also includes a locking bar having a first end and a second end, where the second end cooperates with the retractable deadbolt. A catch is secured to an underside of the lid to lock the first end of the locking bar to the lid when the deadbolt is extended to force the first end into the catch. In addition, the box includes a tamper prevention circuit configured to selectively prevent the locking interface from actuating the retractable deadbolt when the lid is open.

Abstract: Various embodiments, relate to a system of lockers including a plurality of tracks and a plurality of walls. At least two of the plurality of walls slidably coupled to at least two of the plurality of tracks. Four of the plurality of walls form four sides of a locker cavity. The system also includes a plurality of doors. Each of the plurality of doors are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of the walls. A first door of the plurality of doors is coupleable to a second door of the plurality of doors so as to form a third door, and at least one of the plurality of doors form one side of the locker cavity. The system also includes a back wall, which forms one side of the locker cavity. The system further includes a lock for securing positions of the plurality of walls and of the plurality of doors.

Abstract: An attempt to conduct an electronic transaction using an electronic device is detected. The electronic device contains one or more sensors, such as an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, a GPS unit, or a transceiver. In response to the detected attempt to conduct the electronic transaction, an analysis is performed using data gathered by the one or more sensors to estimate one or more current statuses of the electronic device. The estimated one or more current statuses of the electronic device are compared with one or more expected statuses of the electronic device according to a model. An alert is generated in response to the comparison indicating that some of the estimated current statuses of the electronic device are inconsistent with the expected statuses of the electronic device.

Abstract: A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.

Abstract: A lock box including a main body, a lid, an electronic locking mechanism, a lid sensor, and a processing circuit. The main body defines a compartment. The main body is structured to be secured within or secured to a substantially permanent structure. The lid is positioned to selectively enclose the compartment. The electronic locking mechanism is positioned to selectively lock the lid to the main body. The lid sensor is configured to detect at least one of an attempt to open the lid or opening of the lid. The processing circuit is configured to generate an alert in response to the lid sensor detecting the at least one of the attempt to open the lid or the opening of the lid.

Abstract: An information processing device relates to a predetermined service provided to a user by allowing a worker to temporarily access a vehicle cabin including a trunk of a vehicle used by the user. The information processing device includes a processor. The processor is configured to determine whether the worker relating to a service provider of the service has unlocked a door of the vehicle using key information for unlocking the door, the door accessing the vehicle cabin of the vehicle, and notify the user of a warning or activate an alarm device of the vehicle, in a case where the processor determines that the door has been unlocked and in a case where the processor determines that a state in which the door of the vehicle is not locked continues after a predetermined time has elapsed from unlocking of the door.

Abstract: An electric door lock and monitoring system and method of use provides for intelligent control of a door lock, including fire alarm control and monitoring. The system employs location-based rules to facilitate code compliance, such that the system controls the door lock at least in part based on a selected subset of the location-based rules data, the subset of location-based rules data being automatically selected by the processor at least in part based on data indicative of a geographic location of the electronic door lock. The system, also employs spoken word alarms increase in frequency and/or in sound pitch over time to portray increased urgency.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to touch panel security, and more specifically, to using one or more security features present at one or more electrodes of a sensor module of a touch panel. Embodiments of security features may affect the capacitive coupling at a node of a sensor in a manner detectable by a microcontroller or other logic circuitry, and the location of the security features may provide a basis for an identifier usable to identify a touch panel to a host device with which the touch panel attempts to communicate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, disclosed subject matter involves proactive monitoring and detection of anomalies in user data hosted by a cloud storage server and user interaction with data to trigger quarantine of user data stored in the cloud storage. In at least one embodiment, data recovery from one or more quarantine states is available to a user after authentication. Quarantine levels may permit or prohibit various actions on the user data by the user who owns the data, an asynchronous process for data cleanup, and access by other authorized users, etc. In an embodiment, quarantine levels are associated with the user and affect the user data space rather than merely individual files. The proactive monitoring may include collection of telemetry based on the API calls to the cloud server, scanning of user file system and hierarchy, and other file or data space corruption. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for electronic locks with a selectable power off function. The electronic lock includes an electronic controller disposed within a lock housing and operable to control a state of the lock between locked and unlocked positions. An electronic actuator electrically coupled to the controller is movable between first and second positions corresponding to a locked position and an unlocked position of the lock, respectively. The electronic lock further includes at least one electrical energy storage device and a selector switch coupled to the controller to define a desired state of the lock between one of an electrically locked (EL) and an electrically unlocked (EU) state in an electric power off condition.

Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a challenge from a locker system is transmitted to a mobile device. A response is received from the mobile device at the locker system, and the response was generated by a backend system, which received the challenge from the mobile device, at least based on the challenge received by the backend system and on a first key stored at the backend system and has been transmitted to the mobile device. At the locker system, it is checked whether the received response was generated under usage of at least the challenge and a key that corresponds to a second key stored at the locker system. Access is granted to a compartment of the locker system at least depending on a result of the checking. Further disclosed are methods performed by the mobile device and the backend system, and according apparatuses pertaining to these methods.

Abstract: A dust collector in one aspect of the present invention comprises a dust collection portion, a communication portion, and an interlock operation control portion. When the communication portion receives an interlock command transmitted from an electric working machine, the interlock operation control portion makes the dust collection portion operate interlocking with the electric working machine. The interlock operation control portion includes a storage portion, in which identification information specific to the electric working machine with which the dust collection portion is to be made to perform the interlock operation is stored.