Abstract: A lock system includes a mount, a lock device, a sensor, and a communications interface. The mount configured to be coupled to a first surface located at a wall, the wall defining an opening in which a translatable structure is positioned, the mount including an engagement feature. The lock device configured to couple to a second surface located at the wall and proximate the first surface and includes a locking mechanism configured to engage with the engagement feature to inhibit the translatable structure from translating between open and closed positions. The communications interface configured to communicate signals to cause a controller configured to actuate the locking mechanism to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state to engage and disengage with the engagement feature of the stationary mount in response to the sensor sensing that the locking mechanism and the engagement feature are engageably aligned.

Abstract: A door lock may include an exterior door lock plate assembly configured to be secured to a door. The door lock may include electronics configured to execute at least one function to support the door lock. A rechargeable energy storage element may be in electrical communication with the electronics, and be configured to store and supply electrical power to the electronics. An electrical conductor interface element may be in electrical communication with the rechargeable energy storage element. An electrical conductor may be electrically connected between the rechargeable energy storage element and the electronics. A strike plate and/or electrical connector thereat may provide electrical power to the electrical conductor interface element of the door lock using electrical conduction or induction such that power from the strike plate and/or electrical connector is supplied the rechargeable energy storage element when the door is in a closed state.

Abstract: A door lock may include an exterior door lock plate assembly configured to be secured to a door. The door lock may include electronics configured to execute at least one function to support the door lock. A rechargeable energy storage element may be in electrical communication with the electronics, and be configured to store and supply electrical power to the electronics. An electrical conductor interface element may be in electrical communication with the rechargeable energy storage element. An electrical conductor may be electrically connected between the rechargeable energy storage element and the electronics. A strike plate and/or electrical connector thereat may provide electrical power to the electrical conductor interface element of the door lock using electrical conduction or induction such that power from the strike plate and/or electrical connector is supplied the rechargeable energy storage element when the door is in a closed state.

Abstract: A door lock interface may include a door lock plate assembly and a hands-free bump knob supported by the door lock plate assembly. The hands-free bump knob may be communicatively mechanically coupled to a bolt. The bump knob may be configured to (i) retract the bolt into a retracted state when the hands-free bump knob is pressed into an open state and (ii) extend the bolt into a non-retracted state when the hands-free bump knob is released from the open state into a closed state. The integrated door lock may further include an authentication module supported by the door lock plate assembly and communicatively coupled and configured to (i) enable a user to be authenticated, and (ii) prevent the hands-free bump knob from transitioning the bolt from the non-retracted state to the retracted state until the user is authenticated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for deterring a person at a door using a door lock deter light are disclosed. One method of deterring an unknown person at a door includes sensing that a person approaches a door at which an exterior door lock interface including an illumination device is located. The method further includes determining whether the person is unknown and, in response to determining that the person is unknown, activating the illumination device on the exterior door lock interface to be in a deterrence state. Otherwise, the method further includes activating the illumination device to be in a non-deterrence state or maintaining the illumination device in a deactivated state.

Abstract: A kit for securing a space with multiple doors and walls. The kit includes a controller to be mounted exterior to the enclosed space. The kit may include a first smart lock interface that can be mounted on an interior of a primary door and interface with a locking mechanism of the primary door. Furthermore, the kit may include a secondary smart lock interface that can be mounted on the interior of a secondary door and interface with a locking mechanism of the secondary door. Each of the controller, the first smart lock interface, and the secondary lock interface may cause one or more locks of the space to adjust lock states through an associated smart lock interface. Each smart lock and controller may have indicators for displaying a lock/unlocked state of each smart lock.

Abstract: Systems and methods for alarm system control using a door lock interface are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method of activating an alarm system that monitors a door of a building by generating a signal to activate/deactivate the alarm system in response to a user action at a door lock interface and communicating the signal to an alarm controller to activate/deactivate the alarm system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for lighting. Segments can be used. The segments can comprise: a tube, a printed circuit board, and a connector.

Abstract: A lock system includes a mount, a lock device, a sensor, and a communications interface. The mount configured to be coupled to a first surface located at a wall, the wall defining an opening in which a translatable structure is positioned, the mount including an engagement feature. The lock device configured to couple to a second surface located at the wall and proximate the first surface and includes a locking mechanism configured to engage with the engagement feature to inhibit the translatable structure from translating between open and closed positions. The communications interface configured to communicate signals to cause a controller configured to actuate the locking mechanism to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state to engage and disengage with the engagement feature of the stationary mount in response to the sensor sensing that the locking mechanism and the engagement feature are engageably aligned.

Abstract: A device having indirect visual indicators to communicate information about states of operation is disclosed herein. The visual indicators may output a visual indication based on operational states of the device or other systems associated with the device. In some examples, a thermostat may include a downcast light that outputs a visual indication based on a mode of operation of the thermostat or a mode of operation of an associated heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system. Various characteristics of the visual indication may be altered to output different information. In some examples, a color of the visual indication may change based on the modes of operation or the visual indication may be pulsed based on the modes of operation.

Abstract: A device having indirect visual indicators to communicate information about states of operation is disclosed herein. The visual indicators may output a visual indication based on operational states of the device or other systems associated with the device. In some examples, a thermostat may include a downcast light that outputs a visual indication based on a mode of operation of the thermostat or a mode of operation of an associated heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system. Various characteristics of the visual indication may be altered to output different information. In some examples, a color of the visual indication may change based on the modes of operation or the visual indication may be pulsed based on the modes of operation.

Abstract: A device having indirect visual indicators to communicate information about states of operation is disclosed herein. The visual indicators may output a visual indication based on operational states of the device or other systems associated with the device. In some examples, a thermostat may include a downcast light that outputs a visual indication based on a mode of operation of the thermostat or a mode of operation of an associated heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system. Various characteristics of the visual indication may be altered to output different information. In some examples, a color of the visual indication may change based on the modes of operation or the visual indication may be pulsed based on the modes of operation.

Abstract: The apparatus to transfer heat from memory components includes a first non-volatile memory component and a second non-volatile memory component. The apparatus includes a heat spreading material in thermal communication with the first non-volatile memory component and the second non-volatile memory component. The heat spreading material is configured to transfer heat from the first non-volatile memory component and the second non-volatile memory component.

Abstract: A wash system for cleaning the exposed surfaces of a contaminant collection device that includes a source of pressurized cleaning solution and a rinse appliance. The rinse appliance includes a first flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of a sampling head of the contaminant collection device and a vacuum tube that couples the sampling head to a collection chamber of the contaminant collection device. The rinse appliance may also include a second flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of the collection chamber and a separator filter installed therein. The rinse appliance further includes a dipping tank adapted to receive the cleaning solution after passing through one of the first and second flow paths.

Abstract: The apparatus to transfer heat from memory components includes a first non-volatile memory component and a second non-volatile memory component. The apparatus includes a heat spreading material in thermal communication with the first non-volatile memory component and the second non-volatile memory component. The heat spreading material is configured to transfer heat from the first non-volatile memory component and the second non-volatile memory component.

Abstract: A wash system for cleaning the exposed surfaces of a contaminant collection device that includes a source of pressurized cleaning solution and a rinse appliance. The rinse appliance includes a first flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of a sampling head of the contaminant collection device and a vacuum tube that couples the sampling head to a collection chamber of the contaminant collection device. The rinse appliance may also include a second flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of the collection chamber and a separator filter installed therein. The rinse appliance further includes a dipping tank adapted to receive the cleaning solution after passing through one of the first and second flow paths.

Abstract: A microscope attached slide dotting device includes a clamping ring arranged for selective mounting onto a microscope barrel having an objective lens. The clamping ring includes cooperative first and second semi-cylindrical members arranged for clamping about the microscope barrel. The second semi-cylindrical member employs a mounting boss provided with opposed dovetail projections slidably and complementarily received within a slide plate. The slide plate includes opposed first plate flanges to receive the dovetail projections projecting from a first side of the slide plate, with a second side of the slide plate projecting at a dovetail boss for complementary and slidable reception within a housing recess of an associated marker housing. The marker housing includes a marker assembly extending through the marker housing. A plurality of clamping members permits orthogonal and slidable relationship of the marker housing relative to the clamping ring via slide plate.