Abstract: A method of staging a listed property for a real-estate showing including: receiving authorization information to access and control one or more internet of things (IoT) connected devices at the listed property from a first person via a first computer application accessed through a seller computing device; receiving showing settings and timing settings for each of the one or more IoT connected devices; and adjusting each of one or more IoT connected devices for the real-estate showing in accordance with the showing settings and the timing settings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for keybox status determination are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for determining a status of a keycontainer of a lockbox comprises one or more sensors configured to generate output signals related to the keycontainer. The system further comprises at least one processor operatively connected with the one or more sensors, and memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor. The instructions when executed cause the system to: determine, using the output signals from the one or more sensors, a status of the keycontainer, the status indicating whether the keycontainer is released from the keybox; and send a status notification based on the determined status of the keycontainer.

Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a locking device includes a lock that selectively allows access to an area when the lock is unlocked. A processor is configured to control whether the lock is locked or unlocked. A transceiver is configured to communicate with a communication hub that is remote from the locking device. The processor is configured to cause the transceiver to provide an indication to the communication hub when the lock has been unlocked. The indication includes an instruction that the communication hub should begin monitoring a condition of at least one preselected item within the area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for keybox status determination are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for determining a status of a keycontainer of a lockbox comprises one or more sensors configured to generate output signals related to the keycontainer. The system further comprises at least one processor operatively connected with the one or more sensors, and memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor. The instructions when executed cause the system to: determine, using the output signals from the one or more sensors, a status of the keycontainer, the status indicating whether the keycontainer is released from the keybox; and send a status notification based on the determined status of the keycontainer.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying a lock box, including a lock box corresponding to a property, the lock box having a communication module embedded therein for wirelessly receiving, storing and communicating identifying information associated with at least one of the lock box and the property, and for controlling access to the property by providing a mechanical or electronic key to a user; a mobile device configured to receive at least one of the identifying information and an image representative of the identifying information, when the lock box and the mobile device are at a distance to communicate by one of Bluetooth®, infrared, NFC, Wi-Fi, Zigbee® and radio signals; and a server configured to communicate with at least one of the mobile device and the lock box.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed towards methods and systems for managing access of an application. One or more embodiments of the invention describe receiving an indication from a user to access an application. One or more embodiments of the invention further describe determining whether a user device is in an offline mode and if the user device is in the offline mode, prompting the user to input user credentials. Furthermore, the embodiments of the invention also describe receiving the user credentials from the user and validating the user credentials of the user with pre-stored user credentials. Accordingly, access of the application to the user is controlled based on said validation.

Abstract: In an implementation, a method may include detecting a user is in proximity to an access reader based on one of a command received from the user or an electronic communication device, associated with the user, present within a predefined threshold distance from the access reader. Further, the method may include transmitting a signal to the electronic communication device in response to detecting that the user is in proximity to the access reader, where the signal is indicative of verifying the authenticity of the user. Further, the method may include receiving, from the electronic communication device, biometric information associated with the user for verifying the authenticity of the user after transmitting the signal to the electronic communication device and verifying the authenticity of the user based on the verification of the biometric information with user data stored at a database in communication with the access reader.

Abstract: A method of providing automatic real-time notifications to at least one user by an electronic locking system includes detecting whether the user is leaving a storage space secured by the electronic lock. The method further includes determining whether a latch of the electronic lock is open upon detecting the user is leaving the storage space. The method includes monitoring a change in location of a device of the user with respect to the electronic lock and displaying a first alert notification on the device if the location of the device is at a threshold level of a communication range and the latch status is open. Subsequently, the method includes determining whether the location of the device is outside of a geofence range in presence or absence of any user response to the first alert notification and displaying a second alert notification if the latch status is still open.

Abstract: A method and system for determining safety device coverage for a property. The method includes providing identifying information associated with a property to a mobile device; initiating safety device electronic beacon recognition on the mobile device; touring the property with the mobile device having safety device electronic beacon recognition initiated and obtaining safety device information; storing safety device information obtained during touring; and analyzing the safety device information to determine safety device coverage associated with the property.

Abstract: An access control device and a method for operating an access control device are provided. The access control device includes a detection sensor, a communication module, and a processor. The detection sensor is configured to detect a status event (e.g., a rotation of a handle, or an insertion or closure of a keybox). The communication module is in wireless communication with a mobile device. The communication module is configured to receive an advertising signal from the mobile device. The processor is in communication with at least one of the detection sensor and the communication module. The processor is configured to determine whether a distance between the mobile device and the access control device is greater than a threshold when the detection sensor detects the status event. The processor is configured to trigger a notification when the distance is greater than the threshold.

Abstract: A system for environmental monitoring and user health is provided. The system includes a multi-sensor deployed in a local space of a building to sense multiple characteristics of the local space and a building management system receptive of signals from the multi-sensor, the signals being indicative of the multiple characteristics sensed by the multi-sensor. The building management system is configured to determine whether the local space is exhibiting an unhealthy condition based on the signals and to prevent user access, which would be otherwise authorized, to the local space exhibiting the unhealthy condition while the unhealthy condition persists.

Abstract: An access controller of a communications network includes a processor operable to send a smart-device access request to a network server of the communications network. The processor is further operable to receive a smart-device access advertisement based at least in part on: the network server receiving the smart-device access request; and a determination by the network server that the processor is within an access area. The processor is further operable to use the smart-device access advertisement to establish access between the processor and a smart-device of the communications network. Subsequent to establishing the access between the processor and the smart-device, the processor is operable to communicate with the smart-device whether or not the processor is within the access area.

Abstract: A method of testing a fire detector, the method including receiving a self-test request at the fire detector; initiating a self-test on the fire detector; emitting a test sound from the fire detector; detecting the test sound using a voice activated assistant device or a thermostat; analyzing the test sound; determining self-test results based on the test sound; and conveying the self-test results to an individual.

Abstract: An access control system including a building management system in communication with a wireless device, a smart lighting system and a locking device, wherein the building management system communicates and assigns a lighting attribute to at least one of the wireless device, the smart lighting system and the locking device; and method for providing visually aided access to a building location including: assigning a lighting attribute by a building management system to a user; communicating the lighting attribute from the building management system to a wireless device of the user; displaying the lighting attribute on the wireless device; communicating the lighting attribute to a smart lighting system in communication with the building management system, to display the lighting attribute; and terminating the lighting attribute when a locking device in communication with the building management system has been opened by the user.

Abstract: A method of powering a door lock including a deadbolt and a thumb-turn lever mechanically connected to the deadbolt through one or more mechanical linkages including: converting mechanical energy of the deadbolt being moved to electricity using a nanogenerator; and providing the electricity to at least one of an energy storage device of the door lock or a controller of the door lock, wherein the nanogenerator is located on at least one of the thumb-turn lever, the deadbolt, or the one or more mechanical linkages.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and controlling a cleanliness of a space including: monitoring a distance of one or more individuals relative to an object within the space using a space monitoring system; determining when the distance is less than a selected distance; determining a number of the one or more individuals within the selected distance of object; determining a duration that the one or more individuals are within the selected distance of the object; and determining that the object requires a cleaning when at least one of: the number of the one or more individuals within the selected distance of object exceeds a threshold number, or the duration that the one or more individuals are within the selected distance of the object exceeds a threshold time.

Abstract: A system and method of sharing user credentials by use of a virtual electronic badge to validate an entry of a user within an authorized building/premises. The system includes a first device associated with a user configured to store a unique identifier that represents a user credential issued to the user. The second device is configured to communicate with the first device and obtain the unique identifier associated with the user. The system includes a server which is communicably coupled with the first device and the second device and configured to store therein a profile information of users related to the first device and the second device. The system further includes that the second device communicates the unique identifier with the server and receives the profile information related to the user of the first device which is reproduced in the form of electronic badge on the second electronic device.

Abstract: A method of documenting services performed for a secured property including: receiving a first actuation request from a service person via a service person computing device, the first actuation request being directed to an access control of the secured property; detecting a first actuation of the access control in response to the first actuation request; receiving service details, the service details describing a service being performed at the secured property associated with the first actuation request; saving the service details in a public ledger; receiving a second actuation request from a potential buyer via a potential buyer computing device, the second actuation request being directed to the access control; detecting a second actuation of the access control in response to the second actuation request; and granting authorization to the potential buyer to view the public ledger via the potential buyer computing device in response to the second actuation.

Abstract: A system and method for using a body-worn camera for virtual conferencing. A method includes connecting a wearable device to at least one of an electronic locking mechanism or a user device, and receiving a signal indicating the electronic locking mechanism is unlocked using a user device. The method can also include capturing video data to start a virtual session between the wearable device and a remote user device responsive to the signal indicating the electronic locking mechanism is unlocked, and transmitting video data to at least one user device or the remote user device.

Abstract: A method of staging a listed property for a real-estate showing including: receiving authorization information to access and control one or more internet of things (IoT) connected devices at the listed property from a first person via a first computer application accessed through a seller computing device; receiving showing settings and timing settings for each of the one or more IoT connected devices; and adjusting each of one or more IoT connected devices for the real-estate showing in accordance with the showing settings and the timing settings.