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 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: A method is provided herein. The method includes disabling, by an electronic lock box, a programmable key based on the programmable key being placed in the electronic lock box. The method also includes enabling, by the electronic lock box, the programmable key based on the electronic lock box being accessed.

Abstract: A method of determining access in an access control system is provided. The method including: obtaining a source of an individual; obtaining a destination of the individual; determining a path for the individual from the source to the destination; tracking a location of the individual between the source and the destination; determining whether the individual has varied from the path determined in response to the location of the individual; detecting an access request to a specific access control; and deciding whether to actuate the specific access control in response to whether the individual followed the path determined.

Abstract: Methods and systems of credential synchronization for a mobile device include performing one or more of: time-based, location-based, and push notification-based credential synchronization between a credential server and a mobile device. Credential synchronization handles conditions where synchronization is delayed due to communication issues between the credential server and the mobile device. Synchronization can be performed prior to the mobile device reaching a location of an access control to be opened based on a credential provided during credential synchronization.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selectively opening a second lock of a plurality of locks from a first lock of the plurality of locks using short-range communications (SRC), the method including the first lock performing steps of: receiving a first credential from a portable smart device, determining if a plurality of locks is implicated in the first credential, and when the plurality of locks is implicated by the first credential, the first lock performs steps of: unlocking, and forwarding the first credential to the second lock for determining whether to unlock.

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 detecting when a mobile device is left in a room is provided. The method comprising: receiving a status of an access control operably connected to a door of a room; collecting positional data of a mobile device; determining a location of the mobile device relative to the room; and activating an alarm in response to the location determined.

Abstract: A door lock system includes a controller including a processor and a memory. the controller is configured to interface with a smart lock. The door lock system also includes an exterior face plate on a first side of a door and an interior face plate on a second side of the door. The second side of the door faces an interior of a room while the door is in a closed position. The door lock system also includes a display screen disposed in the interior face plate. The display screen is connected to the controller and is an input device and an output device.

Abstract: A method for credentialing access to a restricted area includes receiving a reservation request at a reservation server and extracting reservation information from the reservation request using the reservation server. The reservation information includes at least a set of authorized visitors from the reservation request, a timestamp of the reservation request, and a room identifier of the reservation request. The method passes the reservation information to a credentialing server, authenticates the reservation request by at least verifying a payment, and provides an access credential to each visitor in the set of authorized visitors.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating anonymous and automated communication is disclosed. A method includes receiving a query request from a guest; authenticating the guest; receiving a query from the guest; analyzing a knowledge base based on the query; returning a response to the query based on analyzing the knowledge base, in the event that the query can be answered from the knowledge base; and facilitating anonymous communication between the guest and an answerer, in the event that the query cannot be answered from the knowledge base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring a location of a key relative to a key box, configured to perform: (i) providing access to the key by: communicating over a personal area network with a first mobile device for the first user as the first user approaches the key box in an attempt to obtain the key, obtaining first credentials from the first mobile device, determining whether the first credentials are valid or invalid, when the first credentials are valid: putting the key box in an unlocked configuration, (ii) tracking a location of the key by: communicating over the personal area network with: the key and/or mobile device to determine whether the key is being returned to the key box, wherein upon a determination by the key box or the mobile device that the key is not being returned, an alert is provided by the mobile device to the first user.

Abstract: A wireless key device including a wireless transceiver and antenna configured to communicate with an access terminal, and a processor configured to execute instructions to implement a method of managing digital credentials for a wireless key device. The method includes authenticating the key device with a server, retrieving a plurality of digital credentials from a server, the plurality of digital credentials associated with a plurality of access terminals within a selected geographic proximity to the key device, polling an access terminal of the plurality of access terminals via the wireless transceiver and antenna for an access terminal identification which uniquely identifies the access terminal, identifying a digital credential of the plurality of digital credentials associated with the access terminal based on the access terminal identification, and transmitting the selected digital credential to the access terminal.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selectively opening a second lock of a plurality of locks from a first lock of the plurality of locks using short-range communications (SRC), the method including the first lock performing steps of: receiving a first credential from a portable smart device, determining if a plurality of locks is implicated in the first credential, and when the plurality of locks is implicated by the first credential, the first lock performs steps of: unlocking, and forwarding the first credential to the second lock for determining whether to unlock.

Abstract: A method of detecting an emergency situation in a room of a hotel is provided. The method comprising: monitoring an access control operably connect to a door of a room; determining that the access control has not been engaged; determining that activity has not been detected in the room for a selected time period; and activating an alarm.

Abstract: Methods and systems of credential synchronization for a mobile device include performing one or more of: time-based, location-based, and push notification-based credential synchronization between a credential server and a mobile device. Credential synchronization handles conditions where synchronization is delayed due to communication issues between the credential server and the mobile device. Synchronization can be performed prior to the mobile device reaching a location of an access control to be opened based on a credential provided during credential synchronization.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a user accessing a room by a camera communicatively coupled to a lock mechanism of an entry way of a room is provided. The computer-implemented method includes receiving, by the camera, an access signal from the lock mechanism. The access signal indicates that the user is entering the room via the entry way. The computer-implemented method includes automatically capturing, by the camera, at least one image of a predefined area corresponding to the entry way of the room.

Abstract: A method of detecting when a personal item is left in a safe is provided. The method comprising: receiving a first status of a safe in a room, the first status indicating that the safe has been locked; retrieving a period of stay for an individual assigned to the room, the period of stay includes a checkout time; and creating a reminder in a schedule system to activate an alarm within a selected time period of the checkout time, the reminder indicating that the safe is locked.

Abstract: A system is provided for deployment in a building with multiple rooms. The system includes a network and a monitoring element disposed in signal communication with the network. The monitoring element is configured to monitor an occupancy status of one of the multiple rooms and to report the occupancy status to the network. The network is configured to provide a notification reflective of the occupancy status.

Abstract: A method of detecting an emergency situation in a room of a hotel is provided. The method comprising: monitoring an access control operably connect to a door of a room; determining that the access control has not been engaged; determining that activity has not been detected in the room for a selected time period; and activating an alarm.