Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method, device, and storage medium for an intelligent door lock. The method comprises: detecting, by a computing device, a target signal associated with an unlocking object; parsing the identification information of the unlocking object from the target signal; based on determining that the identification information is the target identification information, obtaining a first image of the unlocking object; determining whether the unlocking object is a target object based on the first image; and based on determining that the unlocking object is determined to be the target object and detection of an unlocking action, controlling the intelligent door lock to unlock.

Abstract: An access control system may comprise a credential including credential data, and at least one reader. The at least one reader is configured to receive, over a link, the credential data. The at least one reader is configured to verify that the credential is valid based on the credential data, and mark the credential as valid and track a location of the credential relative to the at least one reader. The at least one reader is configured to make or delay an access control decision for the credential based on the location of the credential.

Abstract: A network system in an enclosure includes one or more interactive targets such as tintable windows, HVAC components, sensors, computing devices, media display devices, and/or service devices. Diverse types of local and remote interfaces are employed for facilitating remote (e.g., indirect) manipulation of the interactive target(s), for example, using a digital twin (e.g., representative virtual model) of a facility and/or a mobile circuitry of a user. The environment and/or targets may be controlled according to preferences and/or requests of its user(s).

Abstract: An automation server is described. The automation server includes a processor. The automation server also includes a memory in electronic communication with the processor. The automation server further includes instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable to generate artificial automation data to protect actual automation data. The instructions are also executable to send, from the automation server, the artificial automation data to at least one virtual assistant server.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the field of vehicle anti-theft technology and discloses a vehicle anti-theft method based on encrypted facial recognition. The method includes: periodically capturing facial data of the driver within the vehicle, using an in-vehicle neural network-based facial feature extraction model to extract feature vectors, and comparing these vectors with a preset whitelist to confirm authorization. If the driver is an unauthorized person, the feature vector is transmitted to the internet of vehicles for detection, where abnormal recognition triggers an alarm and uploads the data to a trusted authority within the internet of vehicles for tracking. The internet of vehicles consists of a trusted authority, auxiliary servers, cloud servers, roadside units, and vehicles, all of which deploy physically unclonable functions. This system enables rapid identity verification and anomaly detection to ensure driving safety.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed various embodiments of systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling access to a digital key or keys used to unlock locks that safeguard the lives of service personnel. According to some embodiments, the systems, methods and apparatuses guide a user through a process by which a user may observe a system of equipment to be in a safe state for servicing. According to some embodiments, such process may be cooperative, so that the process must be completed by more than one user of the systems, methods and processes. According to some embodiments, in the wake of a user concluding the process, the systems, methods and apparatuses cooperate to inform a user of whether or not a system being serviced by the user has changed its safety state in the wake of the user having completed the aforementioned process.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of images, wherein a first image of the one or more images comprises a range image and a second image comprises a camera image and filtering the first image to generate a filtered first image. The method also includes generating a plurality of depth estimates based on the second image and generating an attention map by combining the filtered first image and the plurality of depth estimates. Additionally, the method includes generating a consistency score indicative of a consistency of depth estimates between the first image and the second image based on the attention map, modulating one or more features extracted from the second image based on the consistency score using a gating mechanism to generate modulated one or more features, and generating a classification of one or more soiled regions in the second image based on the modulated one or more features.

Abstract: A wireless lockout-tagout state machine-based access control system and method. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an electronic access control system that utilizes state machine-based single or multiple access codes to enable context-dependent or context-specific user-access permissions for different access points within an access-controlled area. Each state in the state machine may comprise an access event and a first state can lead to one or more subsequent different states, which may enable a feedback loop back to a past state to ensure a sequence of access events. In certain embodiments, the sequence of access events may be configured to ensure one or more safety protocols or parameters.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication device, a user interface, and one or more processors operable with the communication device and user interface. The one or more processors extract, from an electronic communication relating to a parcel delivery received by the communication device, one or more delivery event relevant data fields that include at least a parcel delivery location and a parcel delivery location and cause the communication device to transmit an electronic entry system control communique allowing entry through an entry control system situated at the parcel delivery location at the parcel delivery time to the entry control system. The electronic entry system control communique may only be valid for a predefined duration spanning the parcel delivery time.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a Pet Door system with Artificial Intelligence Image recognition and access-controlled pet door. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of obtaining content from one or more cameras, determining from the content that an authorized animal and one or more objects is present, analyzing the one or more objects for access authorization and allowing or denying access through the Pet Door system based on the access authorization.

Abstract: Separation systems, anti-piggybacking devices, computer program products and related methods for controlling access to a restricted area are provided. For example, a method for allowing single authorized entrance through a passage to control entrance into a restricted area of a facility can include, upon receiving an access granted signal, unlocking a lockable turnstile for an entry time period to permit the user to rotate a rotary panel assembly of the turnstile to enter the restricted area. The method can also include sensing, using a piggybacking detection device, a number of users in a count area within the turnstile while the turnstile is unlocked. Further, the method can include resetting the piggybacking detection device and locking the turnstile after only the single user is detected in the counter area and the rotary panel assembly of the turnstile is rotated to a position in the turnstile in which the single user is allowed to enter the restricted area.

Abstract: A method for detecting people entering and leaving a field is provided. The method includes receiving, by a receiver arranged above an entrance, measurement signals transmitted by a transmitter equipped on a person. The method includes obtaining a signal strength indication (RSSI) of the transmitter and phase information of the transmitter according to the measurement signals by the receiver. The method includes receiving the RSSI and the phase information from the receiver by a main console, obtaining an arrival angle (AoA) of the transmitter relative to the receiver based on the phase information, and obtaining a position of the person based on the RSSI and the AoA. The method includes determining whether the person passes through or does not pass through the entrance according to all positions obtained within a time interval by the main console.

Abstract: An electronic access control system is configured for check-in less access control wherein a code generator generates a booking specific optical computer readable media which is optically read by electronic door lock apparatus. Simultaneously, the electronic door lock apparatus captures facial image data for subsequent keyless entry. Access control parameters are encoded within the optical computer readable media and decoded directly therefrom by the electronic door lock apparatus so that the electronic door lock apparatus does not require Internet connectivity.

Abstract: A security tag for use in a retail environment comprises a main body housing circuitry, the circuitry comprising an oscillator module connected to a buzzer for producing an audible alarm and a switch, and an elongate lanyard extending from the main body and including a normally closed sense loop electrically connected to the circuitry. The switch comprises a transistor. The circuitry is configured such that if the lanyard is cut or otherwise damaged so as to create an open circuit in the sense loop the transistor switch triggers the oscillator module to emit the audible alarm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for allowing rapid detection and display of an emergency condition using a plurality of specially-constructed multifunction sensors and display units, which allow building evacuation plans to be evaluated, modified, and transmitted to building occupants.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to electronic access control. An access control server maintains data associated with a plurality of electronic locks. A user is issued an electronic key for unlocking one or more electronic locks. The user can be assigned to a group. Members of the group are permitted to access a subset of the plurality of electronic locks. A first key configuration is transmitted to the electronic key, the first key configuration permitting the user to access the subset of electronic locks. The access control server accesses personnel data related to the user and determines whether the personnel data satisfies a condition associated with the group. Responsive to determining that the condition is not satisfied, the user is removed from the group and a second key configuration is transmitted to the electronic key, the second key configuration preventing the user from accessing the subset of electronic locks.

Abstract: A monitoring device includes a memory; and a processor configured to execute a process including acquiring image data indicating a change in intensity of incident light from a sensor array, determining a first region to be monitored and a second region not to be monitored in a field of view of the sensor array, and outputting a monitoring result of a moving object based on the image data acquired by the sensor array in the first region.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a system for detecting a blockage in an infrastructure pipe (16), the system comprising: a stahlband device (10) having a cable (11) and a hooking device (12) at one side thereof an RIT tag (22), disposed at the side; and an RIT reader (23), for communicating with the RIT tag (22), the RIT reader being adapted to detect an intensity of a communication signal (24) of the RIT reader with the RIT tag (22), thereby allowing detecting a blockage (21) in an infrastructure pipe (16) by detecting a location of the RIT tag (22) according to an intensity of the communication signal (24). Preferably, the RIT tag is an RFID tag, and the RIT reader is an RFID reader.

Abstract: A method for actuating an access system of a motor vehicle involves a camera arrangement detecting at least one foot of a person. An orientation of the foot is determined and based on the determined orientation, a line of sight of the person is then determined. When the line of sight is directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door of the motor vehicle, at least one tailgate and/or door is unlocked and/or automatically actuated to open by the access system. When, however, the line of sight is not directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door, tailgates and/or doors are locked and/or automatically actuated to close by the access system.

Abstract: A fluid management system includes a fluid management controller and a fluid dispenser. The controller authorizes control of the one or more fluid management components over a wireless interface. A dispensing meter can be activated by an authentication device. The fluid meter includes a cartridge valve with a valve cartridge and a valve stem. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.