Abstract: A system and method for updating configurable hardware components of electronic systems wherein each configurable hardware component has a discoverable common memory region that includes specific identification information for the associated hardware component. Each common memory region can be surveyed in connection with generating a survey report that can be communicated to an external hardware management system that is remote from, and/or external to, the product. Using the identification information provided by the survey report, the external hardware management system can determine customized, and compatible, updated firmware for the electronic system, thereby minimizing the amount of firmware stored on the product. A variety of security measures can be also utilized to prevent unauthorized changes to the hardware components of the system.

Abstract: An electronic lock for leveraging always-on lock indicator display technologies according to an embodiment includes a bistable display, at least one processor, and at least one memory comprising a plurality of instructions that, in response to execution by the at least one processor, causes the electronic lock to perform a diagnostic on the electronic lock to determine a status of the electronic lock, determine whether an error has occurred on the electronic lock based on the determined status of the electronic lock, and modify a current display image of the bistable display to display an error code on the bistable display in response to a determination that the error has occurred on the electronic lock, wherein the error code is associated with the error that has occurred on the electronic lock.

Abstract: Access control devices are provided that include locking mechanisms, reader devices, and control units powered by solar devices.

Abstract: Access control devices are provided that include locking mechanisms, reader devices, and control units powered by solar devices.

Abstract: A peripheral controller for an access control system according to one embodiment includes a reader interface, a Power over Ethernet circuit, a processor, and a memory. The reader interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to at least one credential reader. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuit is configured to receive power over an Ethernet cable for powering the peripheral controller. The memory includes a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, causes the peripheral controller to analyze credential data received via the reader interface make an access control decision based on the analyzed credential data.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a door, the lock assembly including a first magnetic field sensor and a second magnetic field sensor. The first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor are moveable with respect to the door to determine an open position of the door, a close position of the door, and a fault condition. In one embodiment, the first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor move with respect to the door as the door moves from the open position and the close position. The first magnetic field sensor is spaced from the second magnetic field sensor such that each of the first and second magnetic field sensors detects a different value of magnetic field intensity. A controller determines a position of the door with respect to a door frame using signals provided by the first and second magnetic field sensors.

Abstract: A peripheral controller for an access control system according to one embodiment includes a reader interface, a Power over Ethernet circuit, a processor, and a memory. The reader interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to at least one credential reader. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuit is configured to receive power over an Ethernet cable for powering the peripheral controller. The memory includes a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, causes the peripheral controller to analyze credential data received via the reader interface make an access control decision based on the analyzed credential data.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a door, the lock assembly including a first magnetic field sensor and a second magnetic field sensor. The first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor are moveable with respect to the door to determine an open position of the door, a close position of the door, and a fault condition. In one embodiment, the first magnetic field sensor and the second magnetic field sensor move with respect to the door as the door moves from the open position and the close position. The first magnetic field sensor is spaced from the second magnetic field sensor such that each of the first and second magnetic field sensors detects a different value of magnetic field intensity. A controller determines a position of the door with respect to a door frame using signals provided by the first and second magnetic field sensors.