Abstract: A system, method, mobile communication device and one or more computer programs for an access control system for controlling access to a restricted area. In one form, the restricted area is a parking station. In one aspect, the system includes: a communication system; and a computer program executable by a mobile communication device configured to: receive one or more entry signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an entry point of a restricted area; transfer, to the communication system, an entry request; receive, from the communication system, authorisation data indicative of the entity being granted access to enter the restricted area by an access control system; receive one or more exit signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an exit point of the restricted area; and transfer, to the communication system, an exit request indicative of the authorisation data in order to exit the restricted area.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a user is a human is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request to determine whether a user attempting to access a service provided by a host compute device is a human, obtaining an input motion that the user entered while the user solved a challenge-response test for accessing the service, extracting a noise component of the input motion, retrieving a noise model characterizing noise patterns of input motions previously entered into graphical user interfaces by humans, comparing the noise component with the noise model, calculating a human likeness score of the user based on the comparison, determining whether the user is a human based on the human likeness score, and sending a result of the determination to the host compute device such that the host compute device can allow or restrict access to the service by the user depending on the result.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a storage portion that stores image data obtained by imaging, and a processing portion that processes the image data, in which the processing portion performs processing of reducing the image data, performs first detection processing of detecting a specific subject image showing a specific subject from a reduced image indicated by reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data, and in a case where the specific subject image is not detected by the first detection processing, performs second detection processing on pre-reduction image data that is the image data before reduction stored in the storage portion.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a charging station configured to attach to or be positioned adjacent to a wall in a confinement institution and to simultaneously charge multiple tablets, mobile phones, laptops, or other portable electronic devices. In some implementations, the charging station is configured with protective sides that may help protect inserted electronic devices from damage. The charging and use of the electronic devices within the confinement institution may be automatically managed based connections at the charging stations, communications with the electronic devices, audio, images, or video of the electronic devices or users captured cameras on the charging station or the electronic devices, and/or information provided by the users.

Abstract: A safety system for detecting a body part in a dangerous area of a vehicle, a convertible roof having such a safety system and a corresponding method. The safety system includes at least one sensor node which respectively has a capacitive sensor and a processing unit, wherein the capacitive has at least one electrode and is designed to capture a capacitance change on account of a body part approaching the electrode, and wherein the processing unit is designed to generate capacitance change data on the basis of a capacitance change captured by the capacitive sensor; an evaluation unit which is designed to detect that there is a body part in a dangerous area at least on the basis of received capacitance change data; a data transmission device for transmitting the generated capacitance change data from a sensor node to the evaluation unit.

Abstract: A device configured to implement multiple locks to increase security of assets associated with the device including an embedded system, a multi-lock mechanism configured to provide a plurality of locks to prevent an authorized access to the assets associated with the embedded system, each of the plurality of locks of the multi-lock mechanism having an different unlock parameters, a memory configured to securely store at least one of the lock parameters of the plurality of locks of the multi-lock mechanism, the memory further configured to securely store at least one of the unlock parameters of the multi-lock mechanism, and the embedded system further configured to provide access to the assets after each of the lock parameters of the plurality of locks of the multi-lock mechanism is provided the unlock parameters of the multi-lock mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to utilizing contactless brainwave detectors to gather a user's unique electroencephalogram (EEG) data. EEG data, as well as an additional biometric, such as gait, can be used to determine whether users have access to enter a locked system, such as a door. An access list can be created and pre-registered with the EEG data and any additional biometric data of users who have access to enter the locked system. As the user nears the locked system, they can generate the EEG data to unlock the locked system by thinking of a pre-registered password stored in the access list.

Abstract: An information handling system include a processor; a memory; a power management unit; a wireless interface adapter for transceiving wireless communications via RF waves having a third wireless protocol subsystem operatively and selectively couplable to one of a first antenna and a second antenna via an RF switch to initiate OOB communications with a network; and an antenna controller operatively coupled to the RF switch configured to receive radio telemetry data indicating radio connection status information of the first wireless protocol subsystem, the second wireless protocol subsystem, and the third wireless protocol subsystem; and determine assignment of one of the first antenna and second antenna to be a shared antenna and switched to the third wireless protocol subsystem based on the operational status of the first wireless protocol subsystem, second wireless protocol subsystem, and third wireless protocol subsystem.

Abstract: An electronic notification apparatus is disclosed. The electronic notification apparatus may include an image capture device which can scan a machine readable code on a physical object. A communication may thereafter be initiated to complete the transfer of the physical object to a user.

Abstract: A smart lock box system is described. One implementation of the lock box system includes a locking mechanism configured to securely hold a cover over a compartment. The lock box system includes a receiver capable of receiving signals from a user device. The lock box system also includes a processor configured to identify an access message in a received signal, a service to verify that the access message was provided by an authorized party, and cause the locking mechanism to be released in response to verifying that the access message was provided by the authorized party. The open/close events are recorded in a distributed ledger to document which user's device was used to access a given property at a given time. Furthermore, the smart lock box system utilizes a push notification service, based on user device's GPS, to inform owners when to depart/return to the property.

Abstract: An authentication system receives authentication information from a user as part of a request to access a web-based service. The authentication system transmits the authentication information to a set of second users authorized to evaluate the authentication information. If a threshold number of the set of second users authenticate the identity of the first user, the authentication system enables the user to access the web-based service.

Abstract: A slim aircraft monument is installable in an aircraft cabin adjacent to an aisle and has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper and lower portions. The monument includes a storage compartment accessible from a first side and a door on an adjacent side, the door deployable into the adjacent aisle or cabin space to reveal folding interconnected panels also deployable into the cabin space. The interconnected panels unfold into a horizontal workspace and, beneath the workspace, a series of vertically stacked storage bays capable of accommodating storage drawers and a cart bay configured for temporary accommodation of a half-size galley cart.

Abstract: A system for remote identity verification including a computing device configured to capture a first image of the user a first distance and capture a second image at a second distance and then processing the images to create one or more facemaps. The facemaps are processed to verify that the images were captured from a live person. If the facemaps represents a live person, the facemaps and a user identifying code are sent to a trusted image server. The rusted image server configured to, using the user ID code, retrieve a trusted image from a database and generate a trusted image facemaps. Then, compare captured image facemaps to the trusted image facemaps. Responsive to a match between the captured image facemaps and the trusted image facemaps, send a message to the computing device, a third-party server, or both providing notice of the match.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a method for unlocking a mobile device using authentication based on ear recognition including obtaining an image of a target showing at least part of the target's body in a lock state, extracting a set of ear features of the target from the image of the target, when the image of the target includes at least part of the target's ear, and determining if the extracted set of ear features of the target satisfies a preset condition, and a mobile device performing the same.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses related to settings based access to data stored in quarantined memory media are described. Memory systems can include multiple types of memory media (e.g., volatile and/or non-volatile) and data (e.g., information included in) stored in the memory media are subject to risks of the data being undesirably exposed and/or viewable to the public. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a particular portion and/or location in the memory media can provide a data protection scheme, and a setting associated with the data can include security protocols that can control the accessibility to the stored data. For example, a setting can be associated with data to be stored in a particular location of the memory media, and responsive to a request to access the data, the setting can initiate an authentication of the request.

Abstract: Provided herein is are computer-implemented methods, computer-implemented systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for registering a user's eye gaze profile via a mobile device having a screen and a front facing camera. Also provided herein is are computer-implemented methods, computer-implemented systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining a spoofing attempt by a user during a request to access a resource via a mobile device.

Abstract: Electric vehicles arriving at a charging station transmit their state of charge, capacity, and departure time to a computer system. Vehicles are sorted into tiers according to departure time and sorted within tiers according to charging time based on state of charge and capacity. The vehicles are then assigned to queues according to the tiers and ordering within tiers such that vehicles with sooner departure times and shorter charge times are given priority. Where there are multiple queues, vehicles with a shorter charge time may be assigned to a first queue while remaining vehicles are assigned to one or more other queues. Charging stations may have different capacity and vehicles with higher priority according to sooner departure time and shorter charging time may be assigned to faster chargers.

Abstract: A control method of a transportation system including a mobile terminal, a vehicle, and a server. The control method of the transportation system comprises the steps of: generating a personal image including personal information of a user by the mobile terminal; generating, by the server, an authentication code of the user by using the personal image received from the mobile terminal; generating a passenger image including personal information of a passenger by the vehicle; and when the passenger image matches the authentication code, granting, by the vehicle, authority to use the vehicle to the passenger.

Abstract: A system for providing gamification of a destination such as a theme park where guests use a venue app with an optional electronic ticket that allows for both self-serve access into the destination and tracking of individual guests throughout various access points. An extended range ID such as an RFID is provided to the guest either in the electronic ticket or in a wearable. Using combinations of RFID readers, pressure sensors and cameras the system tracks guests down the ride seat and tracks the movements of guided, free-floating and free-ranging vehicles. Using the combination of guest and vehicle tracking information along with information provided by a destination gaming system, the destination guest experience is customized including various effects for rides and attractions. Spot cameras are placed at tracked locations such as rides seats, where images are captured in response to either external triggers generated by the system or guest indications.

Abstract: An example embodiment includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a first image generated by capturing an object by using a light at a first wavelength, a second image generated by capturing the object by using a light at a second wavelength, and depth information on the object; a detection unit that detects a face included in the second image; a check unit that, based on the depth information, checks whether or not a face detected by the detection unit is one obtained by capturing a living body; and an extraction unit that, based on information on a face checked by the check unit as obtained by capturing a living body, extracts a face image from the first image.

Abstract: An image projection apparatus that can be attached to a vehicle and can be effectively utilized for acquisition of road surface condition information, detection of a hidden vehicle, and the like is provided. The image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; an image projection unit that projects an image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit; and imaging means that acquires an image outside the vehicle, the image projection unit projects light in a wavelength band centered on a wavelength of 1.4 ?m and the imaging means provides the information related to the vehicle by imaging an image projected based on the light in the wavelength band centered on the wavelength of 1.4 ?m.

Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes integrating, via a processor of a first computing device, a secure delivery option in relation to a checkout interface of a point of sale (POS) system. In some cases, the method includes receiving, via the processor, an input to enable the secure delivery option in relation to an order being placed via the checkout interface, generating, via the processor, an access code for the order based at least in part on enabling the secure delivery option, and enabling, via the processor, access to a premises via the access code generated for the order.

Abstract: A meeting system includes an identification information acquirer that acquires a card ID, based on a user's operation of touching a reader with an ID card 5 for identifying the user, an authentication process operator that determines whether or not to grant an authentication of the user, based on the card ID acquired by the identification information acquirer, and a command process operator that issues a command for commanding an operation corresponding to a desired operation of the user, where the command is associated with the card ID corresponding to the user, if the authentication of the user is granted by the authentication process operator.

Abstract: It is provided a method for providing access to a physical space for provision of a service. The method is performed in an access coordinator and comprises the steps of: receiving an approval signal indicating that the service consumer allows a service provider agent of a service provider to open the lock; deriving service provider access data being necessary for the service provider agent to open the lock; transmitting the service provider access data to a service provider server, for storage by the service provider server; deleting the service provider access data from the access coordinator; receiving the service provider access data and a request to assign a service provider agent to open the lock; generating service agent access data; and transmitting the service agent access data to a service provider agent device associated with the service provider agent.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a communication interface, a processor and a memory. The processor implements the method, including detecting a login to a first user account through a communication interface, identifying electronic medical record (EMR) data stored in a memory corresponding to the first user account based at least in part on a result of the detected login, generate first utterance data for output through a user device based at least in part on the stored EMR data, wherein the first utterance data is generated before any data associated with utterance is received from the user device; and transmitting the generated first utterance data to the user device through the communication interface for output by the user device.

Abstract: A technique for controlling access to one or more attractions is achieved using a number of access keys, each being issued to one or more users. An electronic queue management part manages a virtual queue in respect of each attraction and receives electronic requests for attraction access, each request relating to an access key and being for the users associated with it to access a particular attraction. Receipt of each request causes the respective users to be added to a corresponding virtual queue. A time at which each group of users reaches the front of the virtual queue and can access the attraction is determined. The users access the attractions by presenting an access key to an access control part, in communication with the electronic queue management part. Only a user presenting an access key at the correct time for accessing the attraction is allowed access to the attraction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an access control system and an access control method using the same. The access control method in which a door operating device determines whether to open a door on the basis of an authentication token acquired from a user terminal without intervention of an authentication server includes obtaining the authentication token from the user terminal; determining whether the user have authorization for accessing the door based on a authentication information included in the authentication token; controlling the door to be opened in case of determined that the user have authorization for accessing the door.

Abstract: An operation input device includes a substrate formed of an insulator, a plurality of detecting electrodes provided on a surface of the substrate, and a controller, wherein the controller detects capacitance generated between each of the detecting electrodes and an operation body when the operation body is positioned in proximity to the substrate, and determines that a gesture operation by the operation body is performed when a duration from when the capacitance becomes a first threshold or greater to when the capacitance becomes a second threshold or greater is a predetermined value or greater, or when a length in which the operation body is moved from when the capacitance becomes the first threshold or greater to when the capacitance becomes the second threshold or greater is a predetermined value or greater, the first threshold being a threshold for the capacitance, and the second threshold being greater than the first threshold.

Abstract: An in-vehicle complex biometric authentication system includes: a sensor to sense a driver's boarding of a vehicle; a controller to perform driver authentication based on biometric information sensed by multiple biometric sensors when driver's boarding in a vehicle is detected by the sensor, and to collect driver's identification information and driving habit information during operation of a vehicle when the driver authentication is succeeded; and a memory to store the identification information and driving habit information as implicit authentication information, wherein the controller further detects situation recognition information related to the implicit authentication information, after the driver authentication is succeeded, and determines whether to perform additional authentications based on the matching result of the detected situation recognition information with the implicit authentication information.

Abstract: A user authentication device and method for providing a security level varying based on an authentication score of biometric information when providing an authentication-based service in an autonomous driving vehicle. The device and method may be associated with an AI device, a drone, an UAV, a robot, an AR device, a VR device, and a 5G service.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention may include receiving, by a portal, requests from entities to become members, selectively granting the requests by the portal, receiving information by the portal from a plurality of first members, in response to requests from the first members, creating member files in the database using the received information, the files corresponding to the first members, receiving an information request by the portal from a second member, and selectively supplying by the portal to the second member, information from at least one of the files, the supplied information being selected based on the requests.

Abstract: A method of determining a relative location of one or more access controls is provided. The method including: detecting a first wireless signal from a first access control; determining a unique device identifier (UDID) for the first access control in response to the first wireless signal; determining a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of the first wireless signal; and generating a location fingerprint to associate the RSSI of the first wireless signal with the UDID for the first access control.

Abstract: A device verification system includes an operation panel, a computer coupled to the operation panel, and a server coupled to the computer. The operation panel includes an image acquisition unit. The computer receives an image of an operator acquired by the image acquisition unit and acquires a facial image of the operator from the image. The server receives the facial image from the computer. The server stores a facial image of an authorized operator and is configured to compare the received facial image to the stored facial image to determine whether the operator is verified.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and an electronic device for face liveness detection based on a neural network model are provided. The method includes: a target visible light image and a target infrared image of a target object to be detected are obtained (S101); a first face image is extracted from the target visible light image, and a second face image is extracted from the target infrared image (S102); a target image array of the target object is generated based on multiple monochromatic components of the first face image and a monochromatic component of the second face image (S103); and feeding the target image array into a pre-trained neural network model for detection, to obtain a face liveness detection result of the target object (S104).

Abstract: An electric lock includes a fingerprint module and a control circuit. The fingerprint module includes a fingerprint sensing unit configured to sense a fingerprint image of a user, and a fingerprint recognition unit electrically connected to the fingerprint sensing unit and configured to compare the fingerprint image of the user with registered fingerprint data pre-stored in the fingerprint recognition unit to generate a comparison result. The control circuit is electrically connected to the fingerprint recognition unit, and configured to control the electric lock to perform a predetermined operation according to the comparison result. The fingerprint sensing unit and the fingerprint recognition unit are integrated and packaged in a same chip, and the comparison result is transmitted from the fingerprint recognition unit to the control circuit after being encrypted according to a predetermined encryption method.

Abstract: A method for execution by a customer premises receiver, comprising: receiving a signal that carries an original media stream; determining a location of the receiver; obtaining an identifier of an authorized region for the receiver; determining whether said location is contained within said authorized region; if said location is determined to be contained within said authorized region, outputting the original media stream for conveyance to a user; if said location is determined to not be contained within said authorized region, outputting a second media stream that is sufficiently corrupted relative to the original media stream as to degrade the user's viewing experience while being demonstrative of non-malfunctioning of the receiver.

Abstract: An electronic locking device includes an electronically controllable locking mechanism, a memory, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with a user device to receive an encrypted package containing a biometric template corresponding to an authorized user, and a processor. The processor is configured to decrypt the encrypted package and store the biometric template in the memory, receive a biometric input corresponding to a user attempting to access the electronic locking device, determine if the biometric input matches the biometric template of the authorized user, and activate the electronically controllable locking mechanism in response to a determination that the biometric input matches the biometric template of the authorized user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for security monitoring and response include assigning an anomaly score to each of a plurality of event paths that are stored in a first memory. Events that are cold, events that are older than a threshold, and events that are not part of a top-k anomalous path are identified. The identified events are evicted from the first memory to a second memory. A threat associated with events in the first memory is identified. A security action is performed responsive to the identified threat.

Abstract: A parking management apparatus is configured to manage parking of a vehicle in a parking lot. The parking management apparatus is provided with: a first acquirer configured to obtain first information about a state of the vehicle when the vehicle enters the parking lot; a second acquirer configured to obtain second information about the state when the vehicle exits from the parking lot; and a determinator configured to determine that an abnormality has occurred in the vehicle in the parking lot, when a difference between the first information and the second information exceeds a predetermined allowable range.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes image-based systems and methods for object tracking within an asset area. Some exemplary methods include receiving an indication of a first object entering an asset area and receiving data indicative of a plurality of captured images. The methods also include performing, by at least one processor, object classification of the first object based on one or more of the plurality of captured images. The methods further include determining a first object location of the first object based at least in part on the object classification, and outputting an indication of the first object location.

Abstract: A medical system includes an input assembly for receiving one or more user inputs. The input assembly includes at least one slider assembly for providing an input signal. Processing logic receives the input signal from the input assembly and provides a first output signal and a second output signal. A display assembly is configured to receive, at least in part, the first output signal from the processing logic and render information viewable by the user. The second output signal is provided to one or more medical system components. The information rendered on the display assembly may be manipulatable by the user and at least a portion of the information rendered may be magnified.

Abstract: A device authenticates a request to verify a user. The device accesses a face image that depicts a face of the person and includes a characteristic noise pattern inserted by a camera of the device. The device also accesses a geolocation at which the device captured the face image and inputs the face image and the geolocation into an artificial intelligence engine that outputs a face score, a device score, and a location score. The device next submits the request with the scores to a server machine and obtains an authentication score from the server machine. The device then presents an indication that the request to verify the person is authentic based on a comparison of the obtained authentication score to a threshold authentication score.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is provided. The information processing apparatus includes: an equipment information acquiring unit that acquires first equipment information indicating equipment of a remotely driven vehicle which is to be remotely driven; an equipment information comparing unit that compares the first equipment information with second equipment information indicating equipment of a remotely driving apparatus that is to remotely drive the remotely driven vehicle; and a display control unit that causes information based on a result of the comparison by the equipment information comparing unit to be displayed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information sharing method and apparatus. The method includes: sharing, by a first terminal, specified content with a specified sharing user when a preset sharing condition is met, where the sharing condition is at least one of the following factors: a current time of the first terminal is a preset time; a current time of the first terminal falls within a preset time range; a current geographic location of the first terminal is a preset geographic location; or a current geographic location of the first terminal falls within a preset geographic location range. According to the present invention, a sharing condition such as a time or a geographic location is preset, and content is shared with a specified user according to the sharing condition, thereby simplifying complexity of sharing information in a future time period and improving usability of information sharing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, when a control unit is notified of information in at least one second signal received by one of first and second wireless communication units after the control unit provides the second wireless communication unit with a command to transmit a first signal containing first address information and before a waiting time elapses and when the at least one second signal contains second address information assigned to an authentication apparatus having received the first signal, then the control unit provides the first wireless communication unit with a command to transmit a third signal for a connection request with the second address information set in a destination address.

Abstract: An unlocking control method and a related product, the method may include: acquiring, by means of a proximity sensor of a mobile terminal, the distance between a face and the mobile terminal; determining a target biometrics module, the target biometrics module being any one biometrics module to be adjusted to a matching threshold value within a current biometrics apparatus; determining, according to the distance, a target matching threshold value corresponding to the target biometrics module, and adjusting a matching threshold value of the target biometrics module to the target matching threshold value; and performing unlocking control according to the target matching threshold value.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information sharing method and apparatus. The method includes: sharing, by a first terminal, specified content with a specified sharing user when a preset sharing condition is met, where the sharing condition is at least one of the following factors: a current time of the first terminal is a preset time; a current time of the first terminal falls within a preset time range; a current geographic location of the first terminal is a preset geographic location; or a current geographic location of the first terminal falls within a preset geographic location range. According to the present invention, a sharing condition such as a time or a geographic location is preset, and content is shared with a specified user according to the sharing condition, thereby simplifying complexity of sharing information in a future time period and improving usability of information sharing.

Abstract: Systems, according to various embodiments, are adapted to use any of a variety of different techniques to identify an individual. In particular embodiments, the system is adapted to, at least partially in response to confirming the identity of a consignee of a parcel, provide the consignee with access to a parcel stored within a secured locker. In particular embodiments, the system may use the current or past location of the consignee, or information from one or more objects physically associated with the consignee (e.g., a portable computing device or an electronic or paper info notice) to verify the consignee's identity.

Abstract: Embodiments include validating a user for performing a service procedure for a system and customizing the system for the user for the service procedure. An example computer-implemented method includes validating authorization of the user based on authentication data from a tag uniquely identifying the user. The method further includes receiving attribute data for the user from the tag. The method further includes generating and/or adapting a set of service procedure instructions that are customized for the user based on the attribute data. The method further includes displaying the set of service procedure instructions that are customized for the user.

Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method for preventing access to a secure system based on determining that a subject is an alternative representation of a live person. The method includes illuminating a first subject with electromagnetic radiation using a first wavelength range that cause fluorescence in human tissue. The fluorescence is in a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range. The method also includes receiving, responsive to illuminating the first subject and using one or more sensors, electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first subject, and determining that the received electromagnetic radiation is outside the second wavelength range. Responsive to determining that the received electromagnetic radiation is outside the second wavelength range, the method further includes identifying the first subject as an alternative representation of a live person, and preventing access to the secure system in response.