Abstract: Systems and methods for notifying a user that a restrained party is within a specified distance of a specified location are disclosed. A method according to the invention includes storing identity data that represents an identity of a restrained party, location data that represents a specified location, and distance data that represents a specified distance from the specified location. A restrained party location signal that represents a current location of the restrained party is received. From the location data and the distance data, a determination is made as to whether the current location of the restrained party is within the specified distance from the specified location. If the current location of the restrained party is within the specified distance from the specified location, an alert is transmitted to one or more contacts.

Abstract: Labels for affixation to works of art, art objects, and other valuable items to uniquely identify the works for registration in a registration system and database is described. Each identification tag includes a secret identification code and a visually readable second identification code. The secret identification code is encoded in a magnetic medium readable only with a separate reader device.

Abstract: A method of securing communications in an RFID system including a reader and an RF tag having a memory configured to store information comprises sending, from the reader, a message to the tag; the tag, in response to the message, generating a challenge value and sending the challenge value to the reader; in any order: the reader performing a mathematical operation on the challenge value based upon a key value to generate a challenge reply and sending the challenge reply to the tag and the tag independently computing a challenge response based on the key value and mathematical operation; the tag comparing the challenge response computed by the tag with the challenge reply sent by the reader; and the tag authenticating the reader if the challenge response matches the challenge reply. An RFID system including an RFID tag and a reader are configured to perform the above steps.

Abstract: A portable security alarm system which can be installed on a temporary basis and removed from an object whose movement is to be detected including a motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member for mounting proximate the object whose movement is to be detected, a member for selectively coupling and decoupling the motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member relative to the object whose movement is to be detected, a combined radio signal receiving and alarm generating member for receiving a signal from the combined motion detecting and radio signal transmitting member and producing an alarm, a remote control for actuating and deactuating the radio signal receiving and alarm generating member, and components for providing object identification information identifying the object whose movement is to be detected and distance measurement information for measuring the distance moved by the object.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) capture system for identifying and recording information parameters associated with cargo items. A choke point portal defines a doorway through which passes a plurality of the cargo items in transit from a first location to a second location. The portal includes a radio frequency scanner and a plurality of antennas mounted at specified locations along said portal and in operative communication with said scanner for issuing a radio frequency signal scan across a three dimensional space preceding the portal doorway. A plurality of radio frequency sensitive labels are affixed to selected cargo items. A processor based operating system is in interfacing communication with the portal scanner. In response to each of the labels signaling a selected portal antenna and processor, the processor system captures the information from scanner and, upon comparing the information with an inventory manifest held in a computer readable medium, records the transport of the cargo item.

Abstract: A water skier tow bar and float assembly includes a tow bar handle, control buttons on the tow bar handle and a float assembly connected to the tow bar handle. A wireless radio transmitter is mounted within the float assembly for generating wireless signals indicative of desired water skier conditions based on water skier actuation of the control buttons.

Abstract: A user device 200 and corresponding method, is arranged for providing, dependent on an environment of the user device, a reminder message for a user of the device. The device includes a receiver 205 for detecting, when present, an external signal; a controller 209 for determining when the presence of the external signal has changed; and retrieving, if so, a reminder message associated with the user device; and a user interface 211, coupled to the controller, for providing the reminder message in a user perceptible form.

Abstract: A system and method for scanning individuals for illicit objects include the ability to scan a wheeled user transport device and an individual being transported thereby for metallic objects and to determine whether an illicit object may be present, without activating an alarm for the user transport device while detecting illicit objects on the individual.

Abstract: A method of marking an article to enable its identification, by applying to the article a conductive path, which is at least partially coated with a dye layer of at least one compound selected from voltage sensitive fluorescent dye (VSFD), mixture of such dyes, electro luminescent (EL) compound, OLED compound or mixtures thereof, the dye layer being excitable to emit fluorescent radiation, which serves to identify the article.

Abstract: A lighting security system includes a plurality of light packs. Each light pack includes at least two light sources, a plurality of motion sensors, an imaging unit, an electric eye, a lens, a processing element, a timer, and a power source. Upon detection of movement of an object in a designated area of a light pack, each light of the light pack activates and successively activates the other light packs of the plurality of light packs until all of the light packs are activated. Each light pack may also include one or more switches, an audible indicator, a modem configured to wirelessly or non-wirelessly transfer data to/from the light pack. If a light pack is configured for wireless data transfer, the light pack will also include a transceiver and an antenna.

Abstract: A data carrier (1) for contactless communication with the communication station comprises firstly a receiving stage (3) for receiving a request signal (IS), secondly a storage facility (16) for storing at least two items of status information (EASB1, EASB2), thirdly a readout facility (15) for reading out one item of status information (EASB1, EASB2) at a time in response to receiving the request signal (IS), fourthly a processing circuit (18) for processing the status information (EASB1, EASB2) read out in each case so as to create a transmission signal (MCRS) suitable for transmission to the communication station, fifthly a recognition facility (22) for recognizing the status information (EASB1, EASB2) read out in each case, and sixthly a control connection (25) between the recognition facility (22) and the processing circuit (18), such that the processing circuit (18) can be influenced via the control connection (25) into altering a transmission parameter for a transmission signal generated by the processi

Abstract: Automatic phase adjustment of a pulsed electronic article surveillance transmitter is provided. Amplitude sampling of a received signal is used to detect the leading edge of a interfering transmit pulse and a corresponding delay is calculated for synchronizing the instant transmitter to the interfering transmitter. Detection of EAS tags placed too close to the EAS transmitter interrogation zone is also provided. An alarm can be implemented to indicate detected EAS tags that are placed too close to the interrogation zone.

Abstract: A system for generating a pulsed excitation field for excitation of a leadless marker assembly. One aspect of the system comprises a source generator assembly having a power supply, an energy storage device, a switching network and a source coil interconnected and configured to deliver a pulsed magnetic excitation signal waveform. The power supply is configured to deliver power to energize the energy storage device. The switching network is configured to: direct electrical current through the source coil; alternately switch between a first on position and a second on position; switch to an off position to prevent energy transfer from the energy storage device to the source coil; alternately transfer stored energy from the energy storage device to the source coil and to transfer stored energy from the source coil back to the energy storage device; and the source coil being coupled to the switching network to generate a pulsed excitation signal.

Abstract: There is provided an RFID transceiver, typically in the form of a prox-wafer. The transceiver is suitable for lamination or encapsulation into newly manufactured identification (ID) badges and similar articles. These ID badges are suitable for identifying and/or authenticating a person or object when used in conjunction with an RFID identification system. The proximity badges formed using the RFID transceivers are superior to conventional magnetic stripe, bar code, or “smart chip” badges because no direct contact with a badge reader is required and the element containing the identification code is not easily corrupted.

Abstract: A system and methodology for tracking objects including affixing at least one imagable identifier onto each of a multiplicity of objects to be tracked, imaging at least a portion of at least one of the multiplicity of objects at a known location to provide an at least partial image of the at least one of the multiplicity of objects, containing the at least one imagable identifier and employing the at least partial image of the object containing the at least one imagable identifier to provide an output indication of the location of the at least one of the multiplicity of objects.

Abstract: A security alarm system that provides secure, realtime video of a secured location to one or more emergency response agencies over a high-speed communications link, such as an Internet link. Realtime video information is therefore placed directly into the hands of those who are called upon and trained to respond to a potential emergency. As such, the emergency response agencies and their personnel are better informed. This, in turn, allows the personnel to be better prepared in their response to the potential emergency, saving manpower, money, lives and reducing the number of false alarms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing instructions to a hearing impaired individual performing a sports activity thereby instructing the hearing impaired individual to perform a particular action in a sports activity.

Abstract: A security alarm system that provides secure, realtime video and/or other realtime imagery of a secured location to one or more emergency response agencies over a high-speed communications link, such as an Internet link. Realtime video and/or realtime imagery, along with other useful information is therefore placed directly into the hands of those who are called upon and trained to respond to a potential emergency. As such, the emergency response agencies and their personnel are better informed. This, in turn, allows the personnel to be better prepared in their response to potential emergencies or acts of terrorism, saving manpower, money, lives and reducing the number of false alarms.

Abstract: A biofeedback device for treatment of certain obsessive compulsive spectrum and habit disorders including trichotillomania (hair pulling), onychophagia (nail biting), thumb-sucking, skin-scratching (dermatillomania) and certain other self-inflicted harm, includes a sensing element and triggering device, both worn on various parts of the body, depending upon the particular characteristics of an individual's disorder. The biofeedback device is able to sense the movement of one body part relative to another and set off an alarm mechanism prior to contact, assisting the patient in avoiding the destructive behavior.

Abstract: A device (12) facilitates sealing and tracking of a container (18). The device includes a bolt (166) which extends through openings in a latch mechanism (19) on the container. The bolt also passes through spaced coils (251, 252) of the seal device. The seal device uses one coil to generate a magnetic field, while monitoring the corresponding magnetic field induced in the other coil. Tampering with the bolt affects the magnetic field, which in turn permits the seal device to detect the tampering. The seal device periodically transmits wireless signals (71), which can be remotely received for purposes of tracking the container and monitoring the integrity of the seal.