Abstract: Systems and methods for providing one-time access to electronic locking devices for non-keyholders. The one-time access rights are delivered from a server to the electronic locking device in real-time, or in near-real time, over short and long-range wireless communication links in a manner that is secure and traceable. A handheld device is coupled with the electronic locking device via the short-range communication link, and is coupled with the server via a long-range wireless communication link.

Abstract: A system for locking device management is disclosed. A server can transmit locking device programming instructions for a locking device to a mobile device based on a locking device programming trigger. The mobile device can search for the locking device and transmit the programming instructions to the locking device via wireless signals. The locking device can communicate with the mobile device via wireless signals and execute the programming instructions.

Abstract: A method for accessing a locked object. A first SMS message addressed to a short code and requesting access to the locked object is received by an Approval Authority computer and/or short code from one of a locked object and a requestor's wireless communication device. The Approval Authority computer determines whether to grant the requested access, and sends, back to one of the locked object and the requestor's wireless communication device, one of an access code for the locked object and a SMS reply containing the access code. If the requested access is granted, the Approval Authority also initiates billing the requestor a predetermined fee for the access.

Abstract: An electronic lock controller comprises a trusted time provider, a near field communication transceiver, and a logic processor. The trusted time provider provides a trusted time value. The near field communication transceiver receives power and a digital credential from an operator-side interface device. The logic processor produces an open or close command for an electromechanical lock based on the trusted time value and the digital credential. The electronic lock controller is powered solely by the near field communication transceiver.

Abstract: An authentication server for a wireless lock system comprising a wireless lock and a key device is configured to receive and authenticate a validation message. The validation message is created at the wireless lock from a secret key contained in the wireless lock. The authentication server receives the validation message from the key device, receives a certificate of ownership provided by the user, and authenticates the validation message and key device using copies each stored in a database of the authentication server. The authentication is configured to associate the user with the lock ID upon successfully authenticating the validation message, thereby enabling the authorizations server to provide the user with digital credentials to open the lock.

Abstract: A wireless key device is configured to execute a digital credential management method to manage a plurality of digital credentials. According to this digital credential management method, the wireless key device polls an access terminal for an access terminal identification which uniquely identifies the access terminal. The wireless key device identifies a filter based on the access terminal identification, and selects a subset of the plurality of digital credentials based on the filter. The wireless key device renders a list of the subset of the plurality of digital credentials on a display, receives a user input selecting one of the subset of the plurality of digital credentials, and transmits the selected credential to the access terminal.

Abstract: An electronic lock controller comprises a trusted time provider, a near field communication transceiver, and a logic processor. The trusted time provider provides a trusted time value. The near field communication transceiver receives power and a digital credential from an operator-side interface device. The logic processor produces an open or close command for an electromechanical lock based on the trusted time value and the digital credential. The electronic lock controller is powered solely by the near field communication transceiver.

Abstract: A system is provided and facilitates management of a device by a first entity and management of a third entity by a second entity, wherein by way of the system access rights permitting access otherwise prevented by the device are assignable by the first entity to the second entity, the access rights are able to be administrated by the second entity to the third entity, and the access is obtainable by the third entity using a combination of the access rights and personal identification information to affect the device.

Abstract: A method for accessing a locked object. A first SMS message addressed to a short code and requesting access to the locked object is received by an Approval Authority computer and/or short code from one of a locked object and a requestor's wireless communication device. The Approval Authority computer determines whether to grant the requested access, and sends, back to one of the locked object and the requestor's wireless communication device, one of an access code for the locked object and a SMS reply containing the access code. If the requested access is granted, the Approval Authority also initiates billing the requestor a predetermined fee for the access.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing one-time access to electronic locking devices for non-keyholders. The one-time access rights are delivered from a server to the electronic locking device in real-time, or in near-real time, over short and long-range wireless communication links in a manner that is secure and traceable. A handheld device is coupled with the electronic locking device via the short-range communication link, and is coupled with the server via a long-range wireless communication link.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the integrity of a container having at least one door. The system includes a data interpretation device disposed inside the container. The system further includes a radar sensor interoperably connected to the data interpretation device for monitoring internal conditions of the container and for providing radar data to the data interpretation device, a motion-detection sensor for monitoring motion inside the container, and an antenna interoperably connected to the data interpretation device for communicating information relative to the internal conditions of the container to a location outside the container.

Abstract: A lockbox includes a housing, a key storage area and a lockbox circuit. The key storage area is shaped to receive a stored key and is attached to or positioned within the housing. The key storage area is secured with a lock mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the stored key. The lockbox circuit comprises a transceiver operable by a magnetically induced current generated by a closely positioned radio access device that can send and receive signals. The circuit is configured to unlock the key storage area upon determining that an access request is authorized to providing access to the stored key. Methods of operation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A decentralized key management system for controlling access to multiple vehicles among multiple users includes vehicle keys for the respective vehicles, individual locking key containers for the vehicles, electronic access devices for assignment to the users and a database. Each of the containers has a storage area within which a vehicle key or keys for one vehicle can be stored operable to unlock key containers if authorized. The access devices are operable to unlock the key containers if authorized. The access devices are programmable with information from the database such that an assigned access device is programmed with a specific user's access privileges for obtaining access to one or more of the vehicles in the system.

Abstract: A decentralized key management system for controlling access to multiple vehicles among multiple users includes vehicle keys for the respective vehicles, individual locking key containers for the vehicles, electronic access devices for assignment to the users and a database. Each of the containers has a storage area within which a vehicle key or keys for one vehicle can be stored operable to unlock key containers if authorized. The access devices are operable to unlock the key containers if authorized. The access devices are programmable with information from the database such that an assigned access device is programmed with a specific user's access privileges for obtaining access to one or more of the vehicles in the system.

Abstract: Security systems and methods control access at remote locations protected by electronic locks. Users open or otherwise manipulate an electronic lock via an electronic key device. The electronic key device may be an open architecture PDA programmed to function as an electronic key device, while retaining its general-purpose PDA functionality. Alternatively, the electronic key device may be a special-purpose device designed to function as an electronic key device. The key device and the lock box communicate with each other, preferably, by infrared techniques. The lock box and the key device are administered by a central authority via a central computer, which coordinates all security measures through the use of, e.g., frequent updates; tokens that the key device cannot read; checksums, including Message Authentication Codes; and encryption. A plurality of key devices may be programmed to open the same lock box. A key device may open a plurality of lock boxes.