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: An access control system and a method for operating an access control system are provided. The access control system includes a camera and an access control device and may additionally include a local processing device. At least one of the camera, the access control device, and the local processing device (when included) may be used to store a biometric identifier (e.g., in a storage medium) and compare an optical image with the biometric identifier (e.g., in an authentication module) to decide whether or not a mechanical or electronic lock should be unlocked. The camera, the access control device, and the local processing device (when included) are in short-range communication (e.g., to transmit the optical image and/or an authentication signal). The use of short-range communication allows the comparison of the optical image with the stored biometric identifier to be done locally instead of remotely (e.g., in a sever).

Abstract: A system and method for sharing state information of an auxiliary door are provided. The system includes a main locking device and an auxiliary door with a state sensor. The state sensor is configured to detect and transmit state information to at least one of the main locking device and a room management system. The state information may include whether the auxiliary door is in an opened state, a closed state, a locked state, and/or an unlocked state. The main locking device is configured to transmit a notification based on the state information when a rotation sensor detects the rotation of an interior door handle and the state information indicates that the auxiliary door is in the opened state and/or the unlocked state. This notification may be sent to a mobile device and/or a status indicator.

Abstract: Detecting unauthorized access of a locked key container having a key for a vehicle or a premises. An indication is received at a sensor coupled to the key that the key container is being tampered with. A notification is sent in response to receiving the indication that the key container is being tampered with.

Abstract: A method of advertisement filtering including receiving advertisements from a multiple of access controls; filtering the received advertisements based on a credential on the mobile device; comparing the filtered received advertisements and determining a user intent to access a particular access control in response to the comparing and to a destination intent.

Abstract: The mobile device (12) sends credentials to the authentication module (18), which may be the credential module (36) of the first access control device (16a). If these credentials are authenticated, the first access control device (16a) allows access to its associated first secured element (17a) and puts the access control devices (16a, 16b) in the second mode, viz. the secure-pass-through-mode. Any request to access a second secured element (17b) received from the mobile device (12) in the second mode is passed on and treated as an authenticated request to a second access control device (16b). The access control devices (16a, 16b) allow access to their associated secured elements (17a, 17b) based on whether the type of access being requested is consistent with the type of credentials.

Abstract: A method of controlling access through a Bluetooth connection is provided. The method comprising: detecting Bluetooth advertisements of one or more access controllers using a mobile device application; determining whether to connect to the Bluetooth advertisements using the mobile device application; connecting the mobile device application to each of the one or more access controllers using separate Bluetooth connections; enumerating services of each access controller using the mobile device application; authenticating the mobile device application by transferring a credential; detecting intent of the mobile device application to engage a specific access controller; and activating a lock actuator within the specific access controller.

Abstract: A method of selecting meeting locations includes receiving a request to schedule a meeting, the request including requested meeting attendees. A current physical location of at least a subset of the requested meeting attendees is received. Time slots that the requested meeting attendees are available for the meeting are identified. A meeting location for the meeting is selected at a time slot included in the identified time slots. The selecting is based at least in part on availability of the meeting location during the time slot and a proximity of the selected meeting location to the at least a subset of the meeting attendees.

Abstract: A method of applying a user preference from a user device in a first space to a user controllable device in a second space. The method includes acquiring a user preference associated with a first building system, authorizing communication with at least one user controllable device associated with a second building system, permitting control of a selected controllable device associated with the second building system based on the authorizing, and applying the user preferences associated with the first building system to the selected controllable device associated with the second building system.

Abstract: A system includes a processor, a storage medium, a data file, blockchain application, a lock assembly, and a digital key. The data file is stored in the storage medium, and is applied by the blockchain application. The data file includes a plurality of linked blocks, each including a respective transaction data of a plurality of transaction data. Each one of the plurality of transaction data includes a respective event and a time stamp. The blockchain application is stored in the storage medium, executed by the processor, and is configured to output an authorization based on a current grant event of a transaction data of the plurality of transaction data. The digital key is adapted to operate the lock assembly, wherein at least one of the lock assembly and the digital key is configured to receive the authorization in order for the digital key to operate the lock assembly.

Abstract: An assignable realestate system includes a processor, a storage medium, a wireless device including a digital key, a lock assembly for access to realestate, a data file, and a blockchain application. The data file is stored in the medium, and includes a plurality of linked blocks. Each block includes a respective asset transaction data of a plurality of asset transaction data with each data being time stamped. The blockchain application is stored in the medium and executed by the processor. The blockchain application is configured to apply the data file to determine a current asset transaction data of the plurality of asset transaction data and output an authorization signal to the lock assembly associated with the device for access to the realestate.

Abstract: A method for providing an augmented reality view including inserting a virtual object into a three-dimensional space of a subject real estate property at a location with an input device; and displaying the virtual object in response to the location within the three-dimensional space of the subject real estate property being viewed by a user on a display device.

Abstract: A method of dynamically changing a mode of advertising for at least one of a multiple of access controls, including transmitting advertisements from an access control at a nominal mode; and changing the nominal mode in response to a pre-set schedule.

Abstract: An access control system includes a mobile library on a mobile device operable to communicate with the credential service, the mobile library operable to receive the credential from the credential service and a credential module for an access control, the credential module operable to receive virtual card data from the credential, the virtual card data usable to operate the access control.

Abstract: A method of operating an access control system including a plurality of access controls each operating as a node including: receiving a node information from one or more nodes of the access control system, the one or more nodes including an origination node and a destination node; determining one or more routes between the origination node and the destination node in response to the node information or a minimum hop distance between the originating node and the head node and a minimum hop distance between any intermediate routing node and the head node; receiving a reroute message indicating a failed node between the destination node and the origination node; and determining an alternate path from the origination node to the destination node around the failed node in response to the one or more routes.

Abstract: A method of operating an access control system comprising a plurality of access controls, the method comprising: determining an energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; determining a latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; collecting the energy metric and the latency metric at a head node or collecting energy metric at each of the plurality of access controls from a 1-hop transmission distance; and determining a data route through the plurality of access controls in response to the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls and the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing state information of an auxiliary door are provided. The system includes a main locking device and an auxiliary door with a state sensor. The state sensor is configured to detect and transmit state information to at least one of the main locking device and a room management system. The state information may include whether the auxiliary door is in an opened state, a closed state, a locked state, and/or an unlocked state. The main locking device is configured to transmit a notification based on the state information when a rotation sensor detects the rotation of an interior door handle and the state information indicates that the auxiliary door is in the opened state and/or the unlocked state. This notification may be sent to a mobile device and/or a status indicator.

Abstract: A method of dynamically changing a mode of advertising for at least one of a multiple of access controls, including transmitting advertisements from an access control at a nominal mode; and changing the nominal mode in response to an event.

Abstract: A method of changing a rate of advertising for at least one of a multiple of access controls, including transmitting advertisements from an access control at a nominal rate and changing the nominal rate in response to detection by a sensor.

Abstract: A method of locating a key includes sending a notification to a plurality of mobile devices, the notification configured to initiate, at the mobile devices, a scanning operation for the key; receiving reply messages from the mobile devices, at least one reply message including a key identifier, a signal strength and a location of the mobile device; and determining, from the reply messages, a location of the key.