Abstract: A presence alert system includes an imaging sensor, an audio sensor and a local control panel. The imaging sensor is configured to image a presence and output associated image data. The audio sensor is configured to record a voice of the presence and output associated voice data. The local control panel includes a processor and an electronic storage medium, and is configured to receive the image data and the voice data. The processor is configured to execute an analytics application for comparing the image data and the voice data to respective stored face coordinates and stored voice prints preprogrammed into the local control panel and stored in the electronic storage medium to reduce false alarms.

Abstract: A system and a method for correctly associating damper/s with sensor/s installed in a building. A method includes transmitting one or more commands to one or more dampers associated with one or more zones for controlling a parameter in each zone. The method also includes receiving parameter values for each of the zones sensed by a respective sensor located in an associated zone and determining whether the parameter values received from the respective sensor correspond to the associated zone. The method further includes determining an incorrect damper and sensor association if at least one of the parameter values do not correspond to the associated zone and logically mapping a correct damper and sensor association for each of the zones.

Abstract: A torque limiter (TL) is provided for torque transmission (TT) to downstream components. The TL includes an input shaft, an output shaft and a torsional spring which is preloadable by a preload torque whereupon the torsional spring is fittable about the output shaft with the output shaft fit about the input shaft. For input shaft rotation, first TT paths proceed from the input shaft to the output shaft through the torsional spring when downstream torque of the downstream components deceeds the preload torque and a second TT path proceeds from the input shaft to an external structure when the downstream torque exceeds the preload torque.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (“ATM”) receives, from a user computing device via a first wireless communication session, a unique transaction identifier (“UTN”). The ATM transmits the UTN to a bank computing system via a network. The ATM receives, from the bank computing system responsive to transmitting the UTN, transaction details and a first security code associated with the UTN. The ATM receives, from the user computing device via a second wireless communication session, a second security code. Responsive to determining that the first security code matches the second security code, the ATM processes a transaction in accordance with the transaction details.

Abstract: A system and a method for automatically starting and/or stopping a monitoring device. The method includes detecting halt of a vehicle using a first sensor and a second sensor. The method also includes communicating with a server after detecting the halt to determine a trip assignment status of a monitoring device placed inside the vehicle. The method further includes determining if the vehicle is within a geofence of a trip starting location based on the trip assignment status of the monitoring device. The method further includes determining speed of the vehicle after the vehicle is within the geo-fence of the trip starting location. Accordingly, the monitoring device is automatically started when the speed of the vehicle reaches above a pre-determined speed.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (“ATM”) receives, from a user computing device via a first wireless communication session, a unique transaction identifier (“UTN”). The ATM transmits the UTN to a bank computing system via a network. The ATM receives, from the bank computing system responsive to transmitting the UTN, transaction details and a first security code associated with the UTN. The ATM receives, from the user computing device via a second wireless communication session, a second security code. Responsive to determining that the first security code matches the second security code, the ATM processes a transaction in accordance with the transaction details.

Abstract: A voice communications computer system (“VCCS”) receives a ring signal from a call device having unverified device identification data. The VCCS identifies an audible frequency component and an electronic frequency component of the ring signal. The VCCS identifies a device identification characteristic or a geographic location characteristic based on the audible or electronic frequency components, and identifies a stored identification characteristic associated with the device identification data. Based on a comparison of the stored identification characteristic with the device identification characteristic or geographic location characteristic, the VCCS generates fraud estimation data. In some cases, the VCCS generates call status data based on the fraud estimation data. The VCCS provides the fraud estimation data or the call status data to a user interface device, which is configured to display data or perform a call action for a call associated with the ring signal.

Abstract: A voice communications computer system (“VCCS”) receives a ring signal from a call device having unverified device identification data. The VCCS identifies an audible frequency component and an electronic frequency component of the ring signal. The VCCS identifies a device identification characteristic or a geographic location characteristic based on the audible or electronic frequency components, and identifies a stored identification characteristic associated with the device identification data. Based on a comparison of the stored identification characteristic with the device identification characteristic or geographic location characteristic, the VCCS generates fraud estimation data. In some cases, the VCCS generates call status data based on the fraud estimation data. The VCCS provides the fraud estimation data or the call status data to a user interface device, which is configured to display data or perform a call action for a call associated with the ring signal.

Abstract: A voice communications computer system (“VCCS”) receives a ring signal from a call device having unverified device identification data. The VCCS identifies an audible frequency component and an electronic frequency component of the ring signal. The VCCS identifies a device identification characteristic or a geographic location characteristic based on the audible or electronic frequency components, and identifies a stored identification characteristic associated with the device identification data. Based on a comparison of the stored identification characteristic with the device identification characteristic or geographic location characteristic, the VCCS generates fraud estimation data. In some cases, the VCCS generates call status data based on the fraud estimation data. The VCCS provides the fraud estimation data or the call status data to a user interface device, which is configured to display data or perform a call action for a call associated with the ring signal.

Abstract: A security system includes a security panel operable to communicate with a support site via a lightweight binary-based protocol to echo a security panel user interface with the support site. A method of communicating with a security system including communicating with a support site via a lightweight binary-based protocol to echo a security panel user interface at the support site.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed towards a system and a method for monitoring one or more items. One or more embodiments of the invention describe the method comprising steps of receiving, from a device, information of sensed parameter(s) of one or more items. The one or more items placed inside a container. The method further describes steps of determining, by a first server, an anomaly associated with the one or more items based on the information of the sensed parameter(s). The method also describes steps of communicating the determined anomaly to a second server, wherein the second server determines an action for the anomaly and communicates the action to the container for rectifying the anomaly.

Abstract: A torque limiter (TL) is provided for torque transmission (TT) to downstream components. The TL includes an input shaft, an output shaft and a torsional spring which is preloadable by a preload torque whereupon the torsional spring is fittable about the output shaft with the output shaft fit about the input shaft. For input shaft rotation, first TT paths proceed from the input shaft to the output shaft through the torsional spring when downstream torque of the downstream components deceeds the preload torque and a second TT path proceeds from the input shaft to an external structure when the downstream torque exceeds the preload torque.

Abstract: A method of operating a secure wireless network between a master controller and a secure device is provided. The method comprising: detecting at least one of a NONCE-GET and a NONCE-REPORT using a sniffer configured to detect wireless signals from a selected wireless protocol; determining that the NONCE-GET was not transmitted by a master controller or that the NONCE-REPORT was not in response to a NONCE-GET transmitted by the master controller, the master controller being in electronic communication with the sniffer; and transmitting a new NONCE-GET to the secure device from the master controller.

Abstract: A system and a method for correctly associating damper/s with sensor/s installed in a building. A method includes transmitting one or more commands to one or more dampers associated with one or more zones for controlling a parameter in each zone. The method also includes receiving parameter values for each of the zones sensed by a respective sensor located in an associated zone and determining whether the parameter values received from the respective sensor correspond to the associated zone. The method further includes determining an incorrect damper and sensor association if at least one of the parameter values do not correspond to the associated zone and logically mapping a correct damper and sensor association for each of the zones.

Abstract: A system and a method for automatically starting and/or stopping a monitoring device. The method includes detecting halt of a vehicle using a first sensor and a second sensor. The method also includes communicating with a server after detecting the halt to determine a trip assignment status of a monitoring device placed inside the vehicle. The method further includes determining if the vehicle is within a geofence of a trip starting location based on the trip assignment status of the monitoring device. The method further includes determining speed of the vehicle after the vehicle is within the geo-fence of the trip starting location. Accordingly, the monitoring device is automatically started when the speed of the vehicle reaches above a pre-determined speed.

Abstract: A process for producing a bio-based surfactant comprising an alkyl disulphate salt comprises the steps of methanolysis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoic acid (mcl-PHA) to provide hydroxy fatty acid methyl ester monomers (HFAME's), reduction of the HFAME's to provide 1,3 alkyl diols, sulphation of the 1,3 alkyl diols to provide 1,3 alkyl disulphates, and neutralisation of the alkyl disulphates to provide a bio-based surfactant comprising 1,3 alkyl disulphate salt. A bio-based surfactant comprising a mixture of medium chain length 1,3 alkyl disulphate salts is also described.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining location of an asset. A method includes receiving a request from a user for locating an asset and transmitting the signal to a plurality of sensors. Each of the plurality of sensors configured to transmit a beacon for locating the asset and to receive a communication in response to the transmitted beacon from a module coupled with the asset. The method further includes receiving the communication from each of the plurality of sensors for evaluation and determining the location of the asset coupled with the module by evaluating the communication received from each of the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed towards a system and a method for monitoring one or more items. One or more embodiments of the invention describe the method comprising steps of receiving, from a device, information of sensed parameter(s) of one or more items. The one or more items placed inside a container. The method further describes steps of determining, by a first server, an anomaly associated with the one or more items based on the information of the sensed parameter(s). The method also describes steps of communicating the determined anomaly to a second server, wherein the second server determines an action for the anomaly and communicates the action to the container for rectifying the anomaly.

Abstract: A method of operating a secure wireless network between a master controller and a secure device is provided. The method comprising: detecting at least one of a NONCE-GET and a NONCE-REPORT using a sniffer configured to detect wireless signals from a selected wireless protocol; determining that the NONCE-GET was not transmitted by a master controller or that the NONCE-REPORT was not in response to a NONCE-GET transmitted by the master controller, the master controller being in electronic communication with the sniffer; and transmitting a new NONCE-GET to the secure device from the master controller.

Abstract: A security system includes a security panel operable to communicate with a support site via a lightweight binary-based protocol to echo a security panel user interface with the support site. A method of communicating with a security system including communicating with a support site via a lightweight binary-based protocol to echo a security panel user interface at the support site.