Abstract: A container includes a web server that can communicate with a web browser to control access and account for asset events that occur when the box is used. A personal identifier must be satisfied to open a drawer of the box. A latching system uses an access actuator for normal opening and closing in response to the personal identifier. Several features secure the box against weather and tampering.

Abstract: A latch can keep a file cabinet drawer from being unlocked, but can allow unlocking of the drawer, such as if the user is authenticated when the latch is part of a secure asset management system, but can be overridden by a key lock of the file cabinet. A solenoid pin can interfere with translation of a slide to prevent unlocking of the drawer until energized, at which point a user can pull a tab attached to the slide to unlock the drawer. A spring can bias the slide into the file cabinet to automatically re-enable locking.

Abstract: An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable bin can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna.

Abstract: An asset management system can receive and track an asset with preexisting identification circuitry, such as a car fob. In embodiments, the car fob can be received by a receptacle and a sensor, such as an antenna, can be used to receive an identifier from the fob. A lockable drawer can be sized to receive the fob and can bring the fob into proximity with the antenna.

Abstract: A user can acquire a request code, submit the request code with/as a request for an access code, be granted the access code, enter the access code, and be granted access to an asset, room, or other secured item or space with which the security arrangement is used to restrict access. A user interface can include a display and a data entry device to allow the user to acquire and enter the codes. The access code can be encrypted into the request code, or the request code can trigger generation of the access code according to a predefined process.

Abstract: A pocket mounted on a support structure can receive a tag carrying a memory button. The pocket is sized and configured to urge the tag toward the support structure and a contact surface of the memory button into electrical communication with a tag contact on the support structure. The pocket can include a slot into which a key flange of the tag can slide. The slot includes an end that acts as a stop for the key flange and ensures adequate alignment of the memory button and the tag contact.

Abstract: A web accessed security box includes a web server that can communicate with a web browser to control access and account for asset events that occur when the box is used. A personal identifier must be satisfied to open a drawer of the box. A latching system uses both an access solenoid for normal opening and closing in response to the personal identifier, and an emergency release solenoid having a separate power supply to open the box when the access solenoid is disabled. Several features make the box secure against weather and tampering.

Abstract: The invention includes an enclosure that can hold an asset in an inaccessible position within the enclosure. A tether connects a security device to the asset and connects the asset to the enclosure. The security device, in a secure position, holds the tether in a position that keeps the asset within the enclosure so that the asset is inaccessible, even while hanging in a security box. The security device is also movable to an authorized position that allows the tether to move relative to the enclosure to make the asset accessible to an authorized user.

Abstract: A web accessed security box includes a web server that can communicate with a web browser to control access and account for asset events that occur when the box is used. A personal identifier must be satisfied to open a drawer of the box. A latching system uses both an access solenoid for normal opening and closing in response to the personal identifier, and an emergency release solenoid having a separate power supply to open the box when the access solenoid is disabled. Several features make the box secure against weather and tampering.

Abstract: A multipurpose interface and control system includes a managing and/or monitoring device (an “effectuator”) capable of monitoring parameter(s) and/or controlling function(s) of an apparatus, and a server system coupled to a communication medium, where the server system allows the effectuator (and via it the apparatus it monitors and/or controls) to be accessed remotely via the communication medium. The communication medium allows the effectuator to be accessed from remote locations by other devices capable of accessing the communications medium and thereby accessing the effectuator(s). The communications medium can take numerous forms, such as a direct connection, ethernet connection, internet connection, intranet connection, and/or phone connection. Preferably, the system includes at least one remote device capable of communicating with at least one effectuator via the communications medium (generally a network).

Abstract: This key shield features a control key joined to an asset key by a key ring. The key ring is slidable in a longitudinal key ring slot in an opaque elongate body such that the asset key can be moved to a position within said body where its configuration is concealed and can likewise be moved to a position where it is exposed for insertion into a lock by sliding the key ring from one end of the slot to the other. When the key ring is moved to so as to expose the asset key, it pulls the control key into the other end of the body and exposes the asset key at the other end of the body. Likewise, when the control key is exposed, the asset key is hidden. In addition, since the slot itself provides a means for studying the configuration of the asset key, elongate key visibility shields are provided on either side of the asset key and mounted to the key ring. These are adjacent the asset key when it is positioned within the body and block visual inspection through the slots.