Abstract: A volumetric occupancy counting system that may be applied to a security system of a building management system includes a focal plane array (62) and a Fresnel lens (75). The focal plane array has a plurality of radiant energy sensors (82) configured to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal. The Fresnel lens has a plurality of lenslets (02) each including a focal length configured to map one occupant into a pre-determined number of radiant energy sensors of the plurality of radiant energy sensors.

Abstract: An indoor air quality monitoring system (20) is adapted to function within a space (26) utilizing a building subsystem (22), such as a heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) unit, configured to control an ambient parameter, such as temperature, humidity or lightning, in the space (26). The system (20) includes an agent detector (30) configured to detect an agent in ambient air, such as smoke, biohazards or particulate matter, and sequentially output an initial agent measurement signal and a subsequent agent measurement signal. A controller (34) of the system (20) includes a processor and a storage media.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a locating building occupants is provided, the system including at least one fixed beacon device to transmit a fixed beacon signal, at least one mobile device including at least one beacon enabled mobile device, wherein the at least one beacon enabled mobile device transmits a mobile beacon signal and the at least one mobile device transmits a response signal in response to at least one of the fixed beacon signal and the mobile beacon signal, and a processor to determine a location of the at least one mobile device by analyzing the response signal.

Abstract: A magnetic strip card includes a partial encrypted card payload encrypted with a long shared key to provide a final encrypted payload. A method for encoding the magnetic strip card includes encrypting a card payload with a code key of a access controls with a short key of the access control to generate a partial encrypted payload and encrypting the partial encrypted payload with a long shared key to provide a final encrypted payload.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to simulating an operation of a mechanical lock in an electronic context, comprising: applying a contactless wireless credential to a lock, authenticating the credential, unlocking the lock to provide access to a resource protected by the lock based on having authenticated the credential, determining a security level associated with the lock, and conditionally capturing the credential based on the security level.

Abstract: A method for auto-configuration of components in a building includes placing components on a floor plan using a mobile device equipped with a user interface. The coverage region of any given component is estimated and operational settings for each component, including pairing with other components, is automatically assigned based on classification of each component and estimated coverage regions.

Abstract: A method for planning a building system includes incorporating user requirements into a floor plan accessed through a mobile device. An installation map is generated of locations for components corresponding to the user requirements. The placement of components is displayed on the floor plan based on specifications of the components and the user requirements.

Abstract: A computer system for graphically indicating quality of Radio Frequency (RF) connection for a floor plan of a building is provided, A computer processor is configured to identify wall types and determine a wall property for a plurality of walls included in the floor plan, predict an RF signal strength from an RF transmitter positioned at a certain location on the floor plan, determine a prediction confidence level based on signal measurements, determine an RF connectivity level for respective RF receivers to be located in different areas of the floor plan based on analysis of the associated predicted RF signal strength, mounting inclination and orientation of the receiver devices, determined wall properties associated with walls located in expected paths of predicted RF signals, and an associated link margin, and provide a GUI on a computer display indicating a visualization of RF connectivity levels on areas of the floor plan.

Abstract: A method for identifying, installing and commissioning building systems includes generating a floor plan of a building including selected components positioned on the floor plan. Association of the selected components is requested with a controller and the selected components are tested for functionality. The step of generating can include specifying mounting locations and configuration parameters of the selected components.

Abstract: A method for capturing building information includes capturing dimensions of a 360 degree image at a first location within a room of a building using a mobile device equipped with at least direction sensor and at least one motion sensor. The step of capturing dimensions is repeated within at least one additional room. The mobile device receives user input to connect the rooms to create a floor plan of the building and align the floor plans over each other to create a multi-level building map.

Abstract: A method of registering distributed devices includes discovering a plurality of devices at a central panel or server, localizing the devices, and authorizing the devices with a mobile device communicating with the central panel or server. The method also includes registering the devices with the central panel. The model can include verifying link quality with each of the devices before registering the devices with the central panel by comparing signal quality between each device and a central panel with a pre-defined threshold level.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that generates a Graphical User Interface indicating one or more intruder threat levels for a building. The computer system includes a processor, which upon execution of stored instructions is configured to access a building floor plan having one or more entry and exit points and to access an intruder threat level associated with each of the one or more entry and exit points; to perform threat modeling to determine intruder threat levels at a plurality of locations within the building, contingent upon the building floor plan and the intruder threat level associated with the one or more building entry and exit points; and to provide a GUI on a display indicating, relative to the building floor plan, the determined intruder threat level within the building, at the plurality of points within the building and at the one or more entry and exit points.

Abstract: An exemplary security device includes a reader configured to read information stored on a credential device. The reader enters a sleep mode when not reading a credential device. A wake-up module includes an inductively coupled resonant circuit. The wake-up module is configured to detect a credential device near the reader if the credential device has a resonant frequency corresponding to a frequency of an electromagnetic field of the inductively coupled resonant circuit that is controlled by a stable oscillator. The wake-up module is configured to provide an indication to wake-up the reader from the sleep mode responsive to detecting a change in power of the electromagnetic field caused by the credential device.

Abstract: A system for auditing physical access to at least one resource includes a static permission database containing a plurality of static permission records identifying access permissions for at least one credential holder to the at least one resource, a policy database containing a plurality of policies, a processor to execute at least one policy of the plurality of policies to generate an outcome of execution of at least one policy to compare the outcome of execution of at least one policy with at least one appropriate static permission records of the plurality of static permission records, and a scheduler to trigger the processor to execute and compare the outcome of execution of at least one policy with the at least one appropriate static permission records in response to at least one of an occasional event, a schedule, or an action by administrator.

Abstract: A lock core for a lock assembly is provided including a housing having a first end. An operating member is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. When the operating member is in the retracted position, the operating member is at least partially recessed within the housing. A control member is arranged within the housing and is configured to selectively limit movement of the operating member between the retracted position and the extended position. The control member is operably coupled to the controller via an actuator.

Abstract: A magnetic strip card includes a partial encrypted card payload encrypted with a long shared key to provide a final encrypted payload. A method for encoding the magnetic strip card includes encrypting a card payload with a code key of a access controls with a short key of the access control to generate a partial encrypted payload and encrypting the partial encrypted payload with a long shared key to provide a final encrypted payload.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for detecting open or closed state in windows and doors includes a passive infrared sensor configured to produce a change in an electrical signal based on a change in infrared radiation incident on the passive infrared sensor. A lens is operatively connected to the passive infrared sensor. At least a portion of the lens is configured to be mounted in an interface between a frame and a door or window mounted to open and close within the frame. The lens is configured to guide ambient infrared radiation to the passive infrared sensor at a first level when the door or window is closed and at a second level when the door or window is open or ajar.

Abstract: A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade including one or more pockets and a housing located on the rotor blade within one or more pockets. The housing is secured to the rotor blade via one or more dovetail joints. A drive mechanism for a control surface of a rotor blade includes an actuator and a rocker operably connected to the actuator. At least one hinge rod is operably connected to the rocker and operably connected to a control surface at a control surface pivot. The drive mechanism translates substantially linear motion of the actuator into rotational motion of the control surface about the control surface pivot.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to simulating an operation of a mechanical lock in an electronic context, comprising: applying a contactless wireless credential to a lock, authenticating the credential, unlocking the lock to provide access to a resource protected by the lock based on having authenticated the credential, determining a security level associated with the lock, and conditionally capturing the credential based on the security level.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to determining, by a processing device, a state of an internal power supply associated with a lock, and selecting, by the processing device, at least one of the internal power supply and an external power supply to power the lock based on the determination of the state of the internal power supply.