Abstract: A device including a remote control of remote operation of the device is described. The remote control includes a key matrix and a microprocessor. The microprocessor processes key scan codes from the key matrix and converts the key scan codes to amplitude modulated remote control commands for transmission by a wireless transmitter. The device includes components so that a user can operate the device locally without a remote control. The components in the device that enable local operation of the device are comparable to components in the remote control that enable remote operation of the device so that a minimum of changes are required in the device to enable local operation of the device.

Abstract: A control system for hazardous environments decreases flame paths, decreases punctures to the control system when installing interfaces, and increases safety. The control system may be characterized as a “one size fits all” controller that is able to automatically recognize a plurality of user interfaces. The controller has an enclosure to which the interfaces can be attached. The interfaces may interact with control electronics wholly contained in the enclosure using a variety of “wireless” mechanisms. Such mechanisms include reflecting light waves, infrared (IR) communication, radio-frequency identification, inductive coils, short-range wireless communication, camera images, piezoelectricity, and magnetism, and the like. The interfaces may include switches, indicator lights, smoke detectors, and the like.

Abstract: A portable device includes: a sensor configured to detect a gesture of a user carrying the portable device; a control unit configured to identify the detected gesture, determine an external device corresponding to the identified gesture based on the identified gesture, and determine an order for controlling the external device; and a communication unit configured to transmit a command signal corresponding to the order to the external device.

Abstract: Devices that include a near field transducer (NFT), the NFT having a disc and a peg, and the peg having five surfaces thereof; and at least one adhesion layer positioned on at least one of the five surfaces of the peg, the adhesion layer including one or more of the following: yttrium (Y), tin (Sn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), carbon (C), holmium (Ho), gallium (Ga), silver (Ag), ytterbium (Yb), chromium (Cr), tantalum (Ta), iridium (Ir), zirconium (Zr), yttrium (Y), scandium (Sc), cobalt (Co), silicon (Si), nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo), niobium (Nb), palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), rhenium (Re), osmium (Os), platinum (Pt), aluminum (Al), ruthenium (Ru), rhodium (Rh), vanadium (V), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), tungsten (W), hafnium (Hf), carbon (C), boron (B), holmium (Ho), antimony (Sb), gallium (Ga), manganese (Mn), silver (Ag), indium (In), bismuth (Bi), zinc (Zn), ytterbium (Yb), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for providing safety and security of materials, including an onsite measuring device configured to measure dispensed liquid, fluids, or materials from a container, and transmit measurement information; a base station device configured to receive the transmitted measurement information, and transmit the received measurement information over a communications network; a server device configured to receive and process the measurement information, and transmit an authorization over the communications network to dispense the liquid, fluids, or materials in the container based on the processed measurement information; a mobile device configured to receive the authorization from the server device to lock or unlock the container so as to dispense the liquid, fluids, or materials in the container; and a locking device configured to lock or unlock the container to dispense the liquid, fluids, or materials based on the authorization received by the mobile device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wireless tag communication apparatus includes a plurality of communication units configured to communicate with a wireless tag. The communication units are disposed such that communicable ranges of the communication units overlap each other. A control unit controls each of the plurality of communication units to alternate between a communication state and a pause state. When the wireless tag is positioned within communication ranges of both first and second communication units of the plurality of communication units, the control unit controls the first communication unit to be in the communication state and the second communication unit to be in the pause state.

Abstract: A system for controlling an industrial vehicle comprises an information linking device, a badge communicator, an operator badge, and a controller. The controller controls the industrial vehicle operating state by identifying that an operator possessing the operator badge has approached the industrial vehicle, communicating with the server via the information linking device to authenticate the operator as authorized to operate the industrial vehicle, and pairing the operator badge with the industrial vehicle upon determining that the operator is authorized to operate the industrial vehicle. Moreover, the controller controls the industrial vehicle operating state by controlling the industrial vehicle based upon a location of the operator badge relative to the industrial vehicle.

Abstract: It is impossible to individually identify management target articles in a conventional article management system. An article management system according to the present invention includes a reader antenna that transmits and receives a radio signal; a plurality of tag sheets each including an RF tag and placed on the reader antenna; an RFID reader that reads tag information unique to the RF tag via the reader antenna; and an identification mark attached to each of management target articles and arranged between the management target articles and each tag sheet. On a surface of the identification mark that faces the tag sheets, an identification pattern for identifying the identification mark is formed of a first pattern and a second pattern having a dielectric constant or conductivity lower than that of the first pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-factor authentication pattern-based door lock control method and a two-factor authentication pattern-based door lock that converts a locked state of a door lock to a released state thereof or maintains the released state of the door lock if additional authentication of a user is not performed, thereby allowing the user to have a help from an outsider (acquaintance, neighbor, security staff, guard, police officer, fire fighter, and so on) in an emergency situation where the user is trapped in an indoor space by an invader.

Abstract: A remote control including a sensing device incorporated into wristband and having sensors to provide signal inputs relating to the pitch, roil and yaw movements of a user's wrist. A continuous feedback loop with a drift detector receives the sensor signal inputs and a rotation matrix input and uses the sensor signal inputs to calculate a numerical error, A proportional-integral controller receives the calculated numerical error output from the drift detector and outputs a control output to a drift adjuster. A gyroscope provides an input to the drift adjuster to correct for instrument drift and to provide an output to conduct a kinematics and normalization calculation and output a rotation matrix. The feedback loop employs upper and Sower bounds for the rotational matrix to eliminate grossly anomalous feedback numerical errors in sensor device inputs due to sudden angle changes in pitch, roll, or yaw.

Abstract: A security checkpoint for verifying whether a user is an authorized user includes: (a) a one-way mirror for concealingly permitting the automated recordation of data concerning a person at the security checkpoint; and (b) recording equipment for recording the data, the recording equipment being concealed by the one-way mirror; wherein the recorded data is sent to an analysis device for analysis and depending on the result of the analysis of the recorded data, an exit gate moves from a closed to an open position; the security checkpoint also comprising a document scanner to scan a document carried by the person and further comprising a printer to print a stamp on an identity document.

Abstract: A system for securely transporting medications or other items. The system includes a central computer system and a number of lockable relay boxes. Each relay box further includes a software controlled lid unlockable upon authorization from the central computer system, a memory storing a globally unique electronically readable identifier, a sensor that can detect unauthorized forced entry to the relay box, and a display. The system also includes an electronic network over which the central computer system authorizes accesses to the interiors of the relay boxes.

Abstract: Systems and methods of ingress/egress control and monitoring and area monitoring include networked modules having wireless communications capability. Modules detect wireless communications transmitters within a particular range of the modules. The modules also monitor status of ingress and egress through doors and door status. Door access control is provided in a centralized database through a system server and distributed to each module to operate as a stand-alone module in the event of disconnection from the system server. Modules repeatedly monitor the system server for programming updates and provide information to the system server for reporting.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for communicating distress signals through a plumbing control system is provided. The system includes a plumbing controller configured to operate at least one plumbing appliance, at least one distress indicator in communication with the plumbing controller, and at least one distress sensor in communication with the plumbing controller. Activation of the at least one distress sensor causes activation of the at least one distress indicator.

Abstract: A method of controlling access to a location secured by a lock mechanism. An access control management system (ACMS) administrates electronic keys for multiple locations and users carrying mobile units. A lock mechanism controls the lock mechanism at the location. Each of data records associated with lock control units includes key generation data for generating an electronic key for a corresponding lock control unit. A generated key is communicated from the ACMS to the user mobile unit. The key indicates an access right to the location and has an associated lock control unit identifier. The key is communicated from the user mobile unit to the lock control unit at the location, which authenticates the key and, subject to successful authentication of the key, operates the lock mechanism. The key includes a data item cryptographically protected between the ACMS and the lock control unit using a cryptographic key unknown to the user mobile unit.

Abstract: Protocols for wireless communications between controllers in vehicles, key fobs, and sensors are shown. In particular, methods of parallel processing and interweaving data in signals are provided.

Abstract: A system includes a control system. The control system includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from a light source within an industrial facility. The first signal includes a unique identification code configured to indicate at least a partial identity of a human resource within the industrial facility. The processor is configured to determine a proximity of the human resource with respect to the light source based at least in part on a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of the first signal, and to generate an indication of a location of the human resource within the industrial facility based on the determined proximity of the human resource to the light source.

Abstract: An antenna driving apparatus includes: a direct current power source supplying direct current power to a human detecting IC detecting contact to a human detecting area by a user, the power source outputting a power source voltage to a first connecting line connected to a power source terminal of the IC and outputting a reference potential to a second connecting line connected to a GND terminal of the IC; an antenna driving circuit driving an antenna transmitting a signal to a portable device, the antenna driving circuit outputting a first antenna drive signal to the first connecting line and outputting an antenna drive signal; and a control unit performing switching control of the power source voltage and the antenna drive signal to be output to the first and second connecting lines and switching control of the antenna driving circuit.

Abstract: A lock device is configured to receive a credential from a mobile device. The lock device is configured to monitor the distance between the mobile device and the lock device. The lock device is configured to detect an intent action by a user of the mobile device and unlock the lock device if the mobile device is within a predetermined distance from the lock device and the intent action is an approved intent action.

Abstract: There is provided a system including a wireless tag reader, a wireless tag attached to an object, a non-transitory memory storing an executable code, and a hardware processor executing the executable code to transmit, using the wireless tag reader, an interrogation signal, receive, using the wireless tag reader, a tag signal from the wireless tag attached to the object, in response to the interrogation signal, the tag signal including a wireless tag identification uniquely identifying the wireless tag, determine a tag state associated with the wireless tag using a probabilistic estimate based on the tag signal received from the wireless tag, and determine an interaction state of the object based on the tag state of the wireless tag attached to the object.