Abstract: A system can include at least one server in communication with a vehicle theft-prevention apparatus that comprises a plurality of sensors and at least one computing device. The at least one server can be configured to receive an authentication request from a particular application executed on a mobile device comprising user credentials. The at least one server can authenticate the authentication request as a particular user account, where the particular user account is associated with the vehicle theft-prevention apparatus. The at least one server can receive instructions from the particular application that the mobile device has moved outside of a geofence associated with the vehicle theft-prevention apparatus. The at least one server can send a command to the vehicle theft-prevention apparatus to enter an armed mode.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for decentralized authentication for autonomous vehicles and associated transactions. Example system includes a secure distributed network of servers including a biometrics server configured to authenticate a user using biometric data and generate a biometrics server authentication token when the user is authenticated, a transactional server configured to perform the transaction for the user upon receiving the biometrics server authentication token, the transactional server being further configured to generate a transactional server authentication token when the transaction is approved, and a mobility service server configured to receive both the biometrics server authentication token and the transactional server authentication token and provide access to the mobility service.

Abstract: The invention relates to an authentication system (10) for a vehicle (100), in particular a motor vehicle (100), for storing an ID-transmitter (80) in the vehicle (100) with an outer housing (11) in which the ID-transmitter (80) can be stored. In this case it is provided that an electronic security unit is provided to monitor at least the secure storage of the ID-transmitter (80) within the outer housing (11).

Abstract: A transmission control device is used in an authentication system. The authentication system enables control of an authentication target based on authentication established by verification via wireless communication between the authentication target and a portable device carried by a user. The transmission control device outputs a drive current to a transmission antenna to cause the transmission antenna to transmit a signal having a predetermined frequency band. The transmission control device adjusts the output drive current. The transmission control device detects a current flowing through the transmission antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a system for monitoring the usage of a functional facility, the system comprising (i) a plurality of detectors for detecting the presence of at least one client device in the functional facility and which detectors are geographically mapped in the functional facility; and (ii) a client device mapping module for determining the location of the at least one client device detected by one or more of the plurality of detectors. Moreover, the invention is directed to a method for monitoring the usage of a functional facility including one or more detectors, comprising the steps (1) detecting an operable engagement made between a detector deployed in the functional facility and a computerized client device; (2) determining a location point of the computerized client device; and (3) providing an output which is descriptive of the detected operable engagement along with information relating to the determined location point.

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 loading determination system includes: a storage unit configured to store dimension information for each of a plurality of loading regions which is present in a vehicle, the dimension information being relevant to an upper limit of a dimension of a parcel which is able to be loaded in each of the loading regions; and a control unit configured to determine, based on the dimension information, whether a first parcel which is planned to be loaded is able to be loaded in the vehicle and output a determination result of whether the first parcel is able to be loaded, and first information relevant to a first loading region in which the first parcel is planned to be loaded when the first parcel is able to be loaded, the first loading region being included in the plurality of loading regions.

Abstract: An electronic locker system for parcel deposit and pick-up, comprising: a remote shipping system, a long distance communication network, at least one mobile device communicating via the long distance communication network with the remote shipping system, 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 electronically controls locking and unlocking of the door and which establishes a local communication with the at least one mobile device via a short distance communication, wherein the locking module comprises: 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 deep sleep mode or in a sleep mode and regularly allowing a wake-up from said deep sleep mode to said sleep mode, a radio transceiver module equipped with an antenna, and at least one processor running a firmware config

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secure package delivery container for receiving an article that does not require credentials to be input by the delivery person. The storage container comprises a container having a door secured by a user engageable locking device operable to be locked without credentials and upon input from the user. A lock activation device is operatively coupled to the user engageable locking device for receiving input from the user. A communications device is provided to communicate with an external device to report the state of the container, activation of the lock, and to receive instructions to lock or unlock the container. A sensing device is provided for identifying the presence of an object in the container. Additionally, sensors are provided to determine the location of container and the presence of delivery personnel. A user engageable opening device is provided to open or close the door when the user engageable locking device is in an unlocked state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preventing a relay attack between a mobile phone and a starting device of an automobile, which allows to prevent stealing a vehicle. According to the invention, very specific movement profiles of an authorized driver or user are recognized and thereby it is prevented that an unauthorized user starts the vehicle and then steals it, in various application scenarios. This is based, among other things, on the underlying hardware components' sensor technology used. Further, the invention relates to an analogously arranged system arrangement and to a computer program product with control commands which implement the method or operate the system arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle authentication system and a vehicle authentication method based on BLE and fingerprint are provided. The vehicle authentication system includes an audio/video/navigation/telematics (AVNT) smart interconnection device, a driver-side door handle fingerprint identification device, a vehicle starting button fingerprint identification device, a fingerprint authentication controller, and a central control processor.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a server receives—a digital key request for a digital key to unlock a smart lock. A biometric feature request for collecting a biometric feature from the mobile device is generated and sent to the mobile device. A biometric feature corresponding to the biometric feature request is received. Identity information and a device identifier of the smart lock is received from another server. Based on the identity information, a matching biometric feature stored in a biometric feature database is determined. An identity of a user corresponding to the received biometric feature is verified based on the matching biometric feature. After the identity of the user is verified, smart lock information is identified. A digital key for unlocking the smart lock is generated based on the digital key request and the smart lock information and sent to the mobile device.

Abstract: A system is disclosed and includes a plurality of antennas. Each antenna includes a plurality of conductive elements and is circularly polarized. The plurality of conductive elements is configured to receive radio frequency (RF) signals. A first end of each of the plurality of conductive elements is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, which includes a plurality of coupler circuits and a switching circuit. The plurality of coupler circuits is configured to combine the RF signals and output a signal to the switching circuit based on the combined RF signals. The switching circuit is configured to selectively output one of the signals based on at least one control port of the switching circuit being selectively activated by a control signal. The system also includes a microcontroller configured to determine, based on at least one of the signals, an angle of arrival associated with the plurality of antennas.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control system that can be used to control switches and locks with a view to providing controlled access to target devices. The control system comprises a code-generating process that can generate commands or instructions to a target device which are encrypted. The commands can be presented as a numeric token and delivered to a customer, who can manually input the token into a controller of an access unit, containing a lock or a switch, which in turn manages access and functionality of a target device or appliance. A control system allows a lock or switch to operate independently based on internally programmed algorithms within a controller without any wireless communication.

Abstract: A method to determine a relay attack on an authorization system granting permission on using a resource, includes receiving a signal from an authentication device; determining, whether at least two copies of an authentication signal are included in the signal; and concluding on a relay attack if at least two copies of the authentication signal are identified in the signal.

Abstract: An electronic door lock system that saves power by putting some electronic devices, such as transceivers, in sleep mode and by executing instructions only in response to ambient trigger scenarios. Instructions sent to an electronic door lock from a remote device could be stored on a server before being downloaded to the electronic door lock system once the transceiver is awakened from sleep mode.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for alarm and notification generation are described herein. One computing device for alarm and notification generation includes a processor configured to identify a plurality of alarm set points for a system, wherein the plurality of alarm set points are threshold values for the system, generate an alarm template for the system, wherein the alarm template includes additional threshold values (e.g., special points, etc.) for the system, generate a rule data structure that includes the plurality of alarm set points for the system and the additional threshold values for the system, generate a first notification when a value for the system meets or exceeds an alarm set point of the plurality of set points, and generate a second notification when the value for the system meets or exceeds the additional threshold values of the alarm template for the system.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system can trigger an action to be performed at a property based on satisfaction of criteria related to location information and a connection status of a mobile computing device. Location information of the mobile computing device relative of a pre-defined geographic region including at least a portion of the property is initially obtained. A connection status of the mobile computing device for a short range wireless connection with a communication-enabled device within the property is then obtained. Criteria for an action at the property is then determined to be satisfied by the location information and the connection status of the mobile computing device. The action is finally triggered to be performed at the property in response to determining that criteria for the action is satisfied.

Abstract: A micro piezo-electric air valve is used to form a skin interface system composed by a matrix of valves interconnected that bring temperature and touch sensorial experience to people through the skin's tactile, pressure and temperature biological sensors by means of micro air jet formations and/or air bubble formations over the skin. The piezo-electric air valve is specially designed to sensitize a small area of the skin of the user by quickly delivering a specific volume of air following a selected pattern, for example a pixel of an image that is processed by a computer system and converted into electric signal that opens or closes the piezo-electric air valve causing the air to flow. Such a skin interface system can be used by blind people to interpret a scene in front of them when using a video camera. or for use as a suit for therapeutic use and gaming.

Abstract: A method of operating a facility includes identifying, by a controller, a ground vehicle approaching a restricted access area, and determining, by the controller, if the identified ground vehicle is authorized to enter the restricted access area. The controller permits the identified ground vehicle to enter the restricted access area when the controller determines that the identified ground vehicle is authorized to enter the restricted access area. The controller determines if an object other than the identified ground vehicle is approaching the restricted access area with the identified ground vehicle, and activates protective action when the controller determines that the identified ground vehicle is not authorized to enter the restricted access area or that an object other than the permitted ground vehicle is approaching to enter the restricted access area with the permitted ground vehicle.