Abstract: A method for providing information to a user, preferably including: determining environmental information; determining a set of features based on the information; determining output parameters based on the features; and controlling a sensory output system to generate outputs based on the output parameters. A sensory output device, preferably including a plurality of sensory output actuators. A system for providing information to a user, preferably including one or more: sensory output devices, sensors, and computing systems.

Abstract: A method for a secure Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) authentication protocol measures the walking gait of a user approaching a related vehicle using a passive key device carried by the user. The method also includes measuring the user's gait from the perspective of the vehicle using a vehicle perception system to compare the two and validate the security of an unlock request, authenticate the unlocking session, and protect against relay attacks. The two-factor authentication protocol validates the physical presence and temporal state of the key fob or mobile phone relative to the vehicle using detected key gait measurement (key G-gait) and a vehicle perception-based gait (C-gait) measurement by comparing the independent gaits and generating control commands responsive to consistent and inconsistent measurements.

Abstract: A method of using image analytics and machine learning in a lock system includes receiving data describing access actions that are performed at an access control device based at least in part on a credential. The data includes, for each access action, a description of the access action, a timestamp, and an image of a person presenting the credential. The data is analysed to identify patterns of access. Facial characteristics of the person presenting the credential are identified. The credential is associated with the facial characteristics. It is detected, based at least in part on facial recognition and the facial characteristics, that the person is proximate to the access control device. An access action is performed at the access control device based on the detecting and the patterns of access, where the facial recognition is used in place of the credential to provide authorization to perform the access action.

Abstract: A PZT microactuator such as for a hard disk drive has a restraining layer bonded on its side that is opposite the side on which the PZT is mounted. The restraining layer comprises a stiff and resilient material such as stainless steel. The restraining layer can cover most or all of the top of the PZT, with an electrical connection being made to the PZT where it is not covered by the restraining layer. The restraining layer reduces bending of the PZT as mounted and hence increases effective stroke length, or reverses the sign of the bending which increases the effective stroke length of the PZT even further. The restraining layer can be one or more active layers of PZT material that act in the opposite direction as the main PZT layer. The restraining layer(s) may be thinner than the main PZT layer.

Abstract: An access control system includes a controller having a credential analyzer, a lock controlled by the controller, and a bezel. The bezel has a power jack electrically connected to the credential analyzer and lock such that the credential analyzer and lock can be operatively powered by an external power source through the power jack.

Abstract: An approach is disclosed that receives a wireless request from a proximity key that is used to access a vehicle. The wireless request includes a key-GPS that is a set of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) coordinates that correspond to the proximity key. A vehicle-GPS is retrieved at the vehicle with the vehicle-GPS being a set of GPS coordinates that correspond to the vehicle. A distance between the proximity key and the vehicle based is calculated on a difference between the key-GPS and the vehicle-GPS. The approach then determines whether to perform the request based on the calculated distance.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to realize a self-adaptive multiresolution digital plate (SAMDP) system that facilitates sharing of vehicle state information via a dynamically generated binary two-dimensional multispectral pattern. The binary 2D multispectral pattern adjusts its resolution to adapt to the visual perception process while communicating vehicle state information without relying on wireless communications (i.e. V2V, V2X, etc.). The techniques as described herein leverage the use of a multichannel spectral means that helps lower the error present in sensing and representation models used by automated driving systems.

Abstract: A vehicle warning system is for use with a vehicle having an air horn (30) and a vehicle speed sensor (19) which provides a vehicle speed signal to a vehicle data bus (20). The vehicle warning system has at least one brake pressure sensor (22) to provide a brake pressure signal, an air valve (26), and a controller (24). The controller determines that the brake pressure signal indicates an excessive brake pressure and that the vehicle speed signal indicates an excessive vehicle speed, and opens the air valve to activate the air horn. The controller may read the vehicle speed from the vehicle data bus at periodic intervals or when it determines that there is an excessive brake pressure. The brake pressure is considered to be excessive if it exceeds a brake pressure threshold. The vehicle speed is considered to be excessive if it exceeds a vehicle speed threshold.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a smart lock-and-key system. The smart lock-and-key system can include a smart lock corresponding to a lock identifier and a smart key capable of locking and unlocking the smart lock. The smart key can include a first communication interface for communicating with the smart lock and a second communication interface for communicating with a mobile computing device. The smart key can be configured to obtain the lock identifier and receive, from the mobile computing device, an operation command based on the obtained lock identifier.

Abstract: An ordering indication device for use in restaurants, guest houses, hotels, catering companies, and the like, the ordering indication device including an input means, which can be operated by a guest, a communications interface, an optical indicator means, and a control unit, wherein the setting of the brightness of the one or more first light sources and the setting of the brightness of the one or more second light sources depend on an environmental condition, wherein the input means is operatively connected to the optical indicator means via the control unit such that the optical indicator means signals the activation process of the input means by means of an optical signal, following an activation of the optical indicator means by the input means, wherein the optical indicator means, following activation thereof, outputs an optical continuous signal, which can be deactivated.

Abstract: The invention concerns an automatic access and starting system for a motor vehicle, comprising an on-board access management system and at least one identifier (3) such as an electronic key, the access management system being configured to detect and authenticate the identifier (3) when it is close to the vehicle (1), the identifier (3) being configured to emit an authentication signal in response to an interrogation signal emitted by the management and access system, the identifier (3) comprising a memory for storing an instruction relative to a command issued by the carrier of the identifier (3) if this command is issued during the phase of detection and authentication by the on-board system, the instruction being stored temporarily in order for the identifier to be able to emit a signal related to the command when the detection and authentication phase is complete.

Abstract: A system for authenticating the identity of a user at a transaction terminal including a fingerprint scanner and a keypad, both operably connected to a microcontroller. The microcontroller is integrated with a transaction terminal and is adapted to allow a user to access the transaction terminal upon authentication of the identity of the user. Authentication of the identity of the user is accomplished by recording an image of a fingerprint of the user, comparing that recorded image to a database of fingerprint images, receiving an input from a user via a keypad, the input corresponding to a personal identification number, and determining whether the personal identification number and fingerprint match an authorized user.

Abstract: A temporal lock system adapted to controllably dispense a key for unlocking a lock and upon a request from a mobile device. The temporal lock system includes a timer, a lock assembly, and a mobile device application. The lock assembly is adapted to dispense the key and initiate the timer upon dispensing of the key. The mobile device application is configured to output a retrieve key signal to the lock assembly for dispensing of the key.

Abstract: An electronic power tool device includes an electronic processor, a communication interface in communication with the electronic processor, and a wake-up sensor configured to generate a wake signal for activating the communication interface and the electronic processor responsive to a stimulus. The communication interface is configured to receive a first electronic message that includes an activation state and transmit the first received electronic message to the electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to control the activation state of the electronic power tool device to allow or prevent operation of the electronic power tool device based on the first received electronic message.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor includes a two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers including a plurality of sub-arrays of ultrasonic transducers, wherein a sub-array of ultrasonic transducers of the plurality of sub-arrays of ultrasonic transducers is independently controllable, and wherein a sub-array of ultrasonic transducers has an associated receive channel. A plurality of shift registers is configured to select a receive pattern of ultrasonic transducers of the two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers to activate during a receive operation. An array controller is configured to control selection of the ultrasonic transducers during the receive operation according to the receive pattern and configured to shift a position of the receive pattern within the plurality of shift registers such that the ultrasonic transducers activated during the receive operation moves relative to and within the two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an access control system including access control sensors to detect actions performed in a vicinity of an access point, a verification sensor to verify access of the access point, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the access control sensors and the verification sensor. The electronic processor is configured to in response to an access intent model satisfying an accuracy condition, deploy the access intent model for the access point and receive a dataset indicating an action performed in the vicinity of the access point. The electronic processor is also configured to predict an access intent to access the access point by applying the access intent model to the dataset and enable access through the access point. The electronic processor is further configured to receive verification data indicating whether the access point is accessed, and automatically assign a label to the dataset based on the verification data.

Abstract: A transceiver is configured to: pair with a mobile device; and transmit a predetermined signal from an antenna to the mobile device. A zone module is configured to: receive a signal from the mobile device in response to the predetermined signal; and based on the signal, select a zone within which the mobile device is present from a group consisting of: a first zone that is defined by a first radius from the antenna; a second zone that excludes the first zone and that is defined by a second radius from the antenna, where the second radius is greater than the first radius; and a third zone that is radially outward of the second zone and that excludes the first and second zones.

Abstract: A delivery system includes: a first vehicle configured to deliver a delivery object to a predetermined delivery destination; a second vehicle configured to deliver the delivery object to the first vehicle; and an authentication information issuing device configured to perform at least one of first issuance control and second issuance control. The first issuance control is control of issuing first authentication information to a second user terminal. The first authentication information is information for locking and unlocking the predetermined area of the first vehicle. The second issuance control is control of issuing second authentication information to a first user terminal. The second authentication information is information for locking and unlocking the predetermined area of the second vehicle.

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: A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.