Abstract: This invention comprises a system, apparatus, and method ensuring device adherence to security requirements for Personal Area Networks (PANs). Provided security services protect data communicated between PAN-hub-attached devices and their resident data. The invention provides cryptographic keys and certificates, to protect communications between PAN-hub-attached devices, and optional external devices. The invention provides cryptographic software complying with established security requirements for PAN networks. Users submit credentials using: (1) ID smartcards inserted into the PAN hub security apparatus, (2) a cellphone/SIM card, and/or (3) a PIN or password. Based on privileges, users securely access the PAN hub and authorized devices. The PAN hub apparatus ensures that communications between PAN network devices, external devices, and data-at-rest are cryptographically protected, complying with network security requirements.

Abstract: A privacy-oriented, personally-controlled biometric timekeeping apparatus, method, and system are disclosed. A conventional biometric time clock enrolls users at a centralized device. In my invention, biometric data never leaves the user's personal device that is carried by each employee. Upon hiring, workers are assigned hand-held, portable, mobile biometric devices to carry on their person. In daily use, the user performs biometric self-authentication, after which the personally-carried handheld apparatus sends a “successful biometric authentication” signal to the timekeeping device which is usually a centrally-located timekeeping system. The device is mobile, so workers can biometrically “punch-in” or “punch-out” via personal laptop to the timekeeping system; individually access timekeeping systems installed at worksites; or communicate from vehicles to the timekeeping system. Improved privacy is facilitated, despite the use of biometrics.

Abstract: Apparatus, method, and system enforce compliance with Transportation Safety Policies (TSP) governing vehicle fleets, subways, trains, busses, airplanes, etc. The apparatus identifies, authenticates, authorizes and logs-in all drivers/operators before enabling vehicle operation. Assigned privileges are granted to Transportation Safety System (TSS) enrolled drivers/operators. After drivers/operators log-in, the apparatus detects, reports, and alarms safety violations to the governing TSS. Biometric log-in precludes driver/operator repudiation. In preferred embodiments, biometric readers and/or card-based fingerprint readers are mounted into vehicle dashboards for driver/operator authentication/log-in. The invention helps reduce inattentiveness accidents due to unauthorized wireless use (phoning, texting, Internet, games, etc.). Unauthorized wireless usage by drivers/operators is detected in driving and control areas.

Abstract: Apparatus, method, and system enforce compliance with Transportation Safety Policies (TSP) governing vehicle fleets, subways, trains, busses, airplanes, etc. The apparatus identifies, authenticates, authorizes and logs-in all drivers/operators before enabling vehicle operation. Assigned privileges are granted to Transportation Safety System (TSS) enrolled drivers/operators. After drivers/operators log-in, the apparatus detects, reports, and alarms safety violations to the governing TSS. Biometric log-in precludes driver/operator repudiation. In preferred embodiments, biometric readers and/or card-based fingerprint readers are mounted into vehicle dashboards for driver/operator authentication/log-in. The invention helps reduce inattentiveness accidents due to unauthorized wireless use (phoning, texting, Internet, games, etc.). Unauthorized wireless usage by drivers/operators is detected in driving and control areas.