Abstract: Method of exporting a message intended for a user and received by a providing device, from a providing device (6) to a rendering device (8) said method comprising:—receiving by a message pool manager (4) said message from the providing device (6);—storing said message in a message pool (9);—transmitting said message from the message pool manager (4) to the rendering device (8) further to a request from the rendering device (8).

Abstract: An apparatus and method that controls access to a dwelling is provided. An image capturing device captures an image representing an individual attempting to access the dwelling. An access database includes data identifying individuals known to a user and access level data associated with each individual known to the user, the data identifying individuals known to the user including image data representative of the individual. A controller receives the captured image data from the image capturing device and determines a level of access associated with the individual attempting access by comparing the captured image data with the image data representative of individuals stored in the access database. Upon determining that the access level indicates that access should be granted, the controller controls a locking mechanism to move from a first locked position to a second unlocked position enabling access to the dwelling.

Abstract: A position sensing apparatus has an insulating body with an interior surface defining a void within the insulating body. Electrodes extend through the body and terminate as electrical contacts on the interior surface. Two non-mixing fluids with distinct electrical properties are positioned in the void. This results in a first set of electrical signals on a first set of electrical contacts and a second set of electrical signals on a second set of electrical contacts. The first set of electrical signals and the second set of electrical signals specify a first angular inclination value (pitch) and a second angular inclination value (roll) characterizing the position of the sensing apparatus.