Abstract: A system for use with a emergency exit door, comprising: a door opener including a stationary actuator with a movable distal arm for pushing the door open; a door strike mountable to a door frame having an opening to receive a latch of the emergency exit door, the electric door strike including a gate having a locked condition and a release condition; a controller connected to the door opener and the door strike; a remote activator having a triggered condition, which provides a signal to the controller when the remote activator is triggered, to unlock the gate and then the door opener, to open the emergency exit door.

Abstract: A transfer method (100) is disclosed. It includes: transporting (102) with a motorized vehicle a container on a chassis and aligning the container with a buffer; raising (104) the container with a support structure comprising an elevator connected to the chassis, from a resting position to a lifted position a predetermined height above the chassis; entering (106) a containment cavity of the buffer while in the lifted position, the buffer including a container stand including shelves located on sides on the containment cavity, to allow travel in and out of the containment cavity, the shelves include movable support pads with a retracted position configured to allow unobstructed travel in and out of the containment cavity and an extended position configured to support a container with the movable support pads on the sides on the containment cavity.

Abstract: A system for use with a emergency exit door, comprising: a door opener including a stationary actuator with a movable distal arm for pushing the door open; a door strike mountable to a door frame having an opening to receive a latch of the emergency exit door, the electric door strike including a gate having a locked condition and a release condition; a controller connected to the door opener and the door strike; a remote activator having a triggered condition, which provides a signal to the controller when the remote activator is triggered, to unlock the gate and then the door opener, to open the emergency exit door.

Abstract: A delivery system, comprising the steps of: assigning field personnel to provide a delivery or service at a designated location; traveling to the designated location to provide an on-site delivery or service; remotely actuating an opening mechanism to open an emergency exit door; entering the designated location through the door opening; providing a delivery or service at the designated location; and closing the emergency exit door after the delivery or service has been substantially completed.

Abstract: A multiple lock cargo security system, comprising: a master security device including position sensors, a motor, a door sensor and a latch; a master controller connected to the position sensors and the door sensor; at least one slave security device having a slave controller connected to the master controller; and a computing device for communicating with the master controller through a wireless communication link, to move the security system locking devices to a locked or unlocked position.

Abstract: An enhanced delivery system (300) for field service providers is disclosed. In its simplest form, the delivery system (300), can comprise the steps of: granting (305) permission to a service provider to provide a designated service at an assigned location; traveling (310) to the assigned location to provide a service; remotely actuating (315) an access point to gain access to a restricted area; accessing (320) the restricted area through the access point; providing (325) a service in connection with the restricted area; and closing (330) the access point after accessing the restricted area. The system (300) facilitates and simplifies access to restricted areas, and contributes to routinizing the service process for enhanced efficiencies.

Abstract: A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.

Abstract: A distribution system (100), which includes the steps of: transporting (102) a container (110) on a chassis (112) of a tractor trailer (114) to and aligning it with a buffer (116); raising (104) the container (110) with a support structure (118) a predetermined height; entering (106) a containment cavity (122) of the buffer (116); and lowering (108) the container (110) on a container stand (124) of the buffer (116), to allow the chassis (112) to exit while allowing the container (110) to remain. The system is simple in construction, robust and provides for efficiencies in the transportation and logistics industry, by allowing drivers and distribution personnel to work independently, and allowing drivers to drop off containers at off peak hours to frees them up to go to their next destination.

Abstract: An intelligent keyfob management system (300) is disclosed. The system (300) includes the steps of: sending (302) a RF signal having unique serial data from a transmitter; receiving (304) RF signal in a receiver and converting the RF signal to a digital signal; transmitting (306) the digital signal with the unique serial data from the receiver to a microcontroller; providing (308) an editable microcontroller memory including a look up table accessible by an external programming device; verifying (310) whether the unique serial data from the transmitting step matches data populated in the look up table; and performing or refraining from performing (312) a command requested by the transmitter, based on the data in the look up table.

Abstract: A delivery system, comprising the steps of: assigning field personnel to provide a delivery or service at a designated location; traveling to the designated location to provide an on-site delivery or service; remotely actuating an opening mechanism to open an emergency exit door; entering the designated location through the door opening; providing a delivery or service at the designated location; and closing the emergency exit door after the delivery or service has been substantially completed.

Abstract: A system for use with a emergency exit door, comprising: a door opener including a stationary actuator with a movable distal arm for pushing the door open; a door strike mountable to a door frame having an opening to receive a latch of the emergency exit door, the electric door strike including a gate having a locked condition and a release condition; a controller connected to the door opener and the door strike; a remote activator having a triggered condition, which provides a signal to the controller when the remote activator is triggered, to unlock the gate and then the door opener, to open the emergency exit door.

Abstract: A multiple lock cargo security system, comprising: a master security device including position sensors, a motor, a door sensor and a latch; a master controller connected to the position sensors and the door sensor; at least one slave security device having a slave controller connected to the master controller; and a computing device for communicating with the master controller through a wireless communication link, to move the security system locking devices to a locked or unlocked position.

Abstract: A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to monitor the locked status of the door. A second software control program is located within the remote computer terminal and is capable of retrieving activity and functions from the first software control program. A protocol is provided to facilitate communication between the electronic control unit and the remote computer terminal.

Abstract: An apparatus to secure a door of a cargo container. The apparatus includes a latching device and a cover can be positioned over at least a portion of the latching device. The latching device is positioned within a housing. At least one pad is positioned between the latch and the housing. The latching device includes a screw for moving the latch between an open position and a closed position and a rotary motor for turning the screw. A pre-compressed spring is coupled to the latch and the screw for exerting a force to Increase friction and prevent back rotation of the screw.

Abstract: A cargo transportation device has a container including a cargo door accessible from the outside for closing the container and being movable from an open position to a closed position. A security system is provided that includes a latching device on the inside of the container, the latching device having a latch, a screw for moving the latch between an open position and a closed position, and a rotary motor for turning the screw. The security system has a latch receiving device, adapted to receive the latch, on the inside of the container. A controller operates a motor to turn a screw in one direction and thereby moves the latch from its unlocked position to its locked position. The controller also can operate the motor to turn the screw in the direction opposite of said one direction thereby moving the latch from its locked position in the latch receiving device to its unlocked position.

Abstract: A security system with a driver circuit for energizing a solenoid actuated locking device. The circuit can include a microprocessor, a battery power supply, a boosting circuit and an energy storage circuit. The battery voltage can be stepped up by the boosting circuit and the stepped up voltage can be stored in the energy storage circuit. A solenoid driver circuit including a plurality of transistors arranged in an H-bridge configuration supply energy from the storage circuit to the solenoid under control of the microprocessor. The security system can be retrofited or is factory installable, and is particularly adapted for roll down doors and enclosures.

Abstract: A security system for roll-down loading doors, having: a substantially narrow profile housing adapted to being connected to a wall of a cargo carrying enclosure; an actuator having a key receptacle including a pivotable arm, for moving a latch structure between a locked position and an unlocked position; the latch structure being generally triangular with a top portion being hingably connected to the housing with a stationary pivot pin and the actuator being coupled by a linkage mechanism, the latch structure is adapted to be connected to a loading door of a cargo carrying enclosure when the latch structure is in the locked position and withdrawn from the door when the latch structure is in the unlocked position; and the linkage mechanism includes a distal section having a port and a proximal section having a second port, the distal section is coupled to a middle portion of the latch structure with a first pivot pin and the proximal section is coupled with the linkage mechanism with a second pivot pin, the li

Abstract: A security system for cargo loading doors, comprising: a substantially narrow profile housing adapted to being connected to an inside of a cargo loading door; an actuator having a key receptacle, for moving a latch structure between a locked position and an unlocked position; the latch structure and the actuator being coupled by a linkage mechanism and plunger assembly, the latch structure is adapted to be at least partially received in a header of at least one of a cargo carrying enclosure, such as an ISO container, domestic container, semi-trailer and the like, when the latch structure is in the locked position and withdrawn from the header when the latch structure is in the unlocked position; and the linkage mechanism includes a distal section and a proximal section connected by a middle pivot pin, the distal section is coupled to the latch structure with an upper pivot pin and the proximal section is coupled with the plunger assembly, the proximal section is also pivotably connected to the housing with a

Abstract: A universal adapter (300) for a security system, having: a back plate (302) having a left portion (304) and a right portion (306); and positioning adapter plates (308,310) extending substantially outwardly from the left and right portions (304,306) of the back plate (302), the positioning adapter plates (308,310) having an adjustment structure, such as a first pair of ports (314) spaced in proximity to the back plate (302) and a second pair of ports (316) spaced away from the back plate (302) , adapted to adjustably receive a lock assembly of a security system in a first position proximate to the back plate and a second position away from the back plate. Also, the adapter can have a clamping structure (350) for holding a locking structure with respect to an inside of a cargo loading door.

Abstract: The present invention provides a driver circuit for energizing a solenoid actuated locking device. The circuit is adapted to include a microprocessor, a battery power supply, a boosting circuit and an energy storage circuit. The battery voltage is stepped up by the boosting circuit and the stepped up voltage is stored in the energy storage circuit. A solenoid driver circuit including a plurality of transistors arranged in an H-bridge configuration supply energy from the storage circuit to the solenoid under control of the microprocessor.