Abstract: A method of controlling access to a movable container, the method comprising controllably locking the container using an electronically actuated locking mechanism; storing in a memory a desired geographical location; determining the geographical location of the container; and enabling the locking mechanism to unlock the container if the determined geographical location matches the desired geographical location.

Abstract: A transmitter for wirelessly controlling a plurality of remote electronic systems includes a memory, a transmitter circuit, and a control circuit. The memory is configured to store a plurality of control data messages, each control data message configured to control a different remote electronic system. The control circuit is configured to command the transmitter circuit to transmit a plurality of wireless control signals in response to a single event, each wireless control containing a different control data message.

Abstract: A method of configuring a lock system comprising a plurality of lock system devices comprises the following steps: defining a plurality of command and status messages, wherein each of the messages has a specific function when received by a device, defining a plurality of device types, wherein each of the types can send predetermined command and status messages, sending a claiming message from each device, wherein the claiming message from a specific device comprises information relating to the predetermined messages that said specific device can send, and storing, in each of the devices, the information relating to the predetermined messages that every other device can send. By this method, a simple lock system can be set up without involvement of the person installing the system. A lock system and a lock system device using this method are also provided.

Abstract: The method of secure data transmission between an immobilizer (1) of a motor vehicle's anti-theft device and a motor control unit (2) includes storing an internal key (20′) in both immobilizer and the motor control unit; generating a random bit sequence (21) from existing sensor data in the motor control unit in response to a wake-up signal (24) from the immobilizer (1); transmitting the random bit sequence from the motor control unit to the immobilizer and storing it therein; producing a key code (22) with the random bit sequence (21) and the internal key (20′) in both control units; encoding a message (23) including redundant data with said key code (22) in the immobilizer; sending the message (23) to the motor control unit; reading and checking the message (23) in the motor control unit by means of the redundant data contained in the message (23) to verify correct encoding and transmitting a release signal to the motor control unit when the encoding is correct.

Abstract: In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.

Abstract: A method of controlling access to a movable container, the method comprising controllably locking the container using an electronically actuated locking mechanism; storing in a memory a desired geographical location; determining the geographical location of the container; and enabling the locking mechanism to unlock the container if the determined geographical location matches the desired geographical location.

Abstract: The electronic supervisor and subordinate lock system employs an electronic lock as a supervisor lock and at least one other electronic lock as a subordinate lock. The supervisor lock controls and/or authorizes the opening of one or more subordinate locks.

Abstract: An apparatus for activating and reprogramming various features of a security system that relies on a read/write chip that inserts into a socket connected to the control unit of the security system. Depending on the activation codes written onto the chip, when the chip is inserted into its socket, it activates or deactivates various features and parameters of the system. The speed the gate opens and closes at, how long it remains open etc. can be varied. Additionally, the chip can be used to activate advanced features of the system built into the system when originally installed. Thus, if a customer desires to upgrade to advanced features of the system this avoids having to install additional features since they having already been built into the system and are activated by insertion of a chip with the appropriate code.

Abstract: The operating control system can be use on electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers, engine analyzers, etc. An input device enables the input of user access data and a readout panel monitors the equipment status. A programmable feature selection member enables the user to select at least one programmable feature and respective activation time period. An internal member controls operation of the equipment by controlling access to one or more said programmable features based upon user selection, to enable full or partial activation of the device. A user is able to program specific events, such as TV shows, to be activated at specific times with controlled access by secondary access codes.

Abstract: A method for assuring data transmission between control units in a motor vehicle is proposed, which units are connected to one another via a data bus, wherein the communication between the devices occurs in an encoded form and an encoding is dependent on secret keys stored in the control units and on a random value that changes over time.

Abstract: A method for identifying a vehicle including retrieving characterizing data stored by an electronic system with an on-board control unit, transmitting vehicle identity data and the characterizing data with the on-board control unit to a central control system, transforming the vehicle identity data and the characterizing data into at least two data sets which combine to define a unique identifier, storing at least a first data set on the central control database, transmitting at least a second data set to the on-board control unit, and storing the second data set on the on-board control unit that defines an identification number for the vehicle.

Abstract: When a “window automatic opening mode” is set in advance by a window automatic opening mode setting switch (14), and the user who carries a portable unit (1A) approaches an onboard unit, doors are automatically unlocked, and a window of a predetermined door is opened when the electric field strength of a radio signal from the portable unit (1A) becomes larger than a predetermined value. This function can be disabled by the window automatic opening mode setting switch (14).

Abstract: In the case of a vehicle user identification device having a mobile transponder which contains a memory for an authorization code and a transmitting-receiving device for transmitting the authorization code to a vehicle-fixed receiver, the transponder is arranged in a user's mobile information and communication device.

Abstract: Anti-theft circuit for a portable device, is disclosed, in which a correlation in a PN(Pseudo Random Number) sequence is employed for effective prevention of a portable device from being thieved, the anti-theft circuit including a transmission block disposed in the portable device having a block for generating a particular pseudo random number sequence and a multiplication block for always multiplying a ‘high’ value to an output of the block for generating a particular pseudo random number sequence, the transmission block for converting an output of the multiplication block into an analog value and transmitting the analog value, and an anti-theft sensing circuit separate from the portable device for receiving a signal transmitted form the transmission block, sampling the signal, multiplying a sampled value to a pseudo random number sequence identical to a case of the transmission block, summing for a time period, comparing to a preset threshold value, and selectively providing an alarm signal to o

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for updating the operating parameters for a security gate having a control system comprising a memory, including storing a first plurality of operating parameters in a plurality of first data locations within the memory, providing the control system with a first map to the memory indicating the respective first data location for each of the respective plurality of operating parameters; loading a plurality of operating parameters into a plurality of second data locations within the memory, the plurality of second data locations not including any of the plurality of first data locations; providing the control system with a second map to the memory indicating the respective second data location for each of the respective plurality of operating parameters; initiating a change in the control system to substitute use of the second map in place of the first map; loading a plurality of operating parameters into a plurality of third data locations within the memory, the plurality o

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic proximal security system comprising a master device including a first transmitter for communicating at least one device code, and a code processor. The system also comprises at least one slave device including a receiver for communicating the at least one device code, a code translator, and a slave controller for limiting access to functionality of the slave device responsive to the at least one device code transmitted from the master device.

Abstract: A security badge to be worn by a person seeking access to a secure system. The badge includes a data processor having a non-volatile and a volatile memory, a transceiver, and an attachment sensor. The volatile memory stores information related to the wearer's security clearance. This information is loaded after the badge is attached to the person and the person's identity is verified. This information is deleted from the volatile memory if the badge is removed from the wearer or subjected to tampering. The data processing system has sufficient computing power to allow the badge to execute encrypted communications with the secure system.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a controller for learning a unique code of a token to define a learned token capable of causing performance of a function associated with the vehicle, for example. The controller performs remote token verification to generate an indication relating to whether a new uniquely coded token has been learned by the controller. The control system is advantageously used for a vehicle security system also enabling starting of the vehicle. The token may also include at least one first electrical conductor for electrically connecting to at least one second electrical conductor included in a token reader. In one embodiment, the token verification is based upon the controller being recently entered into the token learning mode. According to another embodiment, the token verification is based upon a number of learned tokens, a change in that number, or a change in a learned code of a token.

Abstract: An identification system is provided in which an interrogation signal is transmitted by a transmitting and receiving unit located at an object, and a portable code transmitter transmits a response signal. The interrogation signal and the response signal are alternately transmitted in sections. If, first, code information contained in the response signal is compared and successfully verified with reference information, and second, an overall signal delay time is shorter than a reference code, then an enable signal is produced in order to allow one to access an object or to allow one to use the object.

Abstract: A system and associated method for controlling access to a designated area. The system includes a programmable unit, a programming unit, a programmable tag, and a validation system. The programmable unit generates a first and second key for each access to the designated area. The programming unit generates an access key using the first key. The programmable tag stores the access key. The validation system includes a control unit, a memory, and a communication device. The control unit generates a validation key using the second key. The memory stores the validation key. The communication device establishes a data communication with the programmable tag to receive the access key therefrom. The control unit compares the access key and the validation key and causes the security device to allow access to the designated area if the access key matches the validation key.

Abstract: A signaling device that receives coded signals from a transmitter. The signaling device includes a first circuit that receives a from the transmitter. The first code includes a first identification code and a first variable code. The signaling device further includes a memory that stores a second code. The second code includes a second identification code and a second variable code. The signaling device further includes a second circuit coupled to the first circuit and the memory. The second circuit generates an output signal if the first code matches the second code. The signaling device further includes an annunciator circuit coupled to the second circuit. The annunciator circuit provides a perceivable indicator if the second circuit generates the output signal.

Abstract: A master control which may be on a wireless remote control for example which allows a user such as a parent to disable and enable all or some of the functions of a user interface on an electrically controlled device whereby users of the electrically controlled device such as children who are without knowledge of or access to the control are prevented from altering the state of the device. The electrically controlled device may include, but are not limited to, a television, CA TV, satellite TV, VCR, audio receivers and automobiles.

Abstract: The security to prevent theft of a central locking system for motor vehicles is improved by arranging a switch 34, 340, which can be switched by a coded signal, in the supply voltage lines 31 and/or 310 and/or 32 for driving an-actuating element.

Abstract: Unattended package delivery cross-docking apparatus includes a plurality of storage devices, each having a door with a lock that is locked and unlocked in response to codes. A local lock controller is associated with each of the storage devices and includes an entry device for entering an access code that unlocks the lock when it is locked and a transaction code that locks the lock when it is unlocked. A central operations controller in communication with the local lock controllers is programmed to receive the access and transaction codes entered to each local lock controller, to create an access code for the lock of each storage device upon receiving a transaction code that locks the lock, and to output a notice of the access code to be used to unlock the lock of each storage device when it is locked.

Abstract: A remote control security system includes a remote control unit, a receiving unit, and an operation unit connected to the receiving unit for performing or cancelling an alarm function. A combination code having a basic code and two sets of remedy codes is produced by an encoder. When the receiver has received the signals from the remote control unit, a decoder compares the basic code and the two sets of remedy codes received by the receiver with a reference basic code and two sets of remedy codes generated by the encoder and, if the received and reference codes match, the decoder sends a control signal to the operation unit. One of the remedy codes is varied by a counter once each time the remote control button is pushed and the other is varied by the counter during the time that the button is being pushed.

Abstract: Locks for the transportation industry are programmable with a keypad and with handheld activators, the activators being programmable by a central system and activators via IR transmitters and receivers. Operator PIN numbers and access codes manifesting the supervisory level of authority are encoded in each lock which are programmed to open a given number of times in a given time period with or without entry of a code and include a lockout feature for disabling the lock in case of invalid code entry. Each lock has a log history containing the number of complete and incomplete opening transactions, when they occurred and the operator codes associated therewith. The locks are opened by IR transmission of the appropriate codes or by keypad entries. One or more individuals at different levels of authority may open one or more locks in a given time frame a given number of times. Each lock records its transaction history which is displayed and downloaded for system evaluation.

Abstract: An electrically controllable motor vehicle door lock, a motor vehicle door lock system with such a motor vehicle door lock, and a process for controlling the motor vehicle door lock. Simple and optimum adjustability of the functionality of the motor vehicle door lock is enabled by storing control parameters which determine the functionality of the motor vehicle door lock in an electrical storage. The control parameters are adaptable and can be changed so that the functionality of the motor vehicle door lock is fixed by its control parameters. Moreover, different control parameters or sets of control parameters can be used for different functioning states or closing states of the motor vehicle door lock, and therefore, the conditions for the passage from one state into another state of the motor vehicle door lock can be fixed regardless of which states or combination possibilities occur.

Abstract: A vehicle wireless transmitter system includes a portable fob and a repeater mounted in the vehicle headliner. The portable fob includes user actuated buttons and code generation circuitry for a remote keyless entry system, garage door opener system, and home security system. When the user activates the garage door opener button on the portable fob from within the vehicle, the code generated by the portable fob is repeated by the repeater mounted in the vehicle headliner and retransmitted in a more powerful signal directed through the windshield. Thus, the portable fob insures that the code generation circuitry is removed from the vehicle with the user, while the repeater insures that the transmitted signal has enough power to provide satisfactory range.

Abstract: A processor-based transmitter-receiver system and method in which a receiver receives coded signals from at least two transmitters. A circuit for receiving a first coded signal from a first transmitter and a second coded signal from a second transmitter. Each of the coded signals includes a unique identification code and a variable security code. A memory stores at least two codes, each including a unique identification code and a variable security code. A processor coupled to the circuit and the memory, compares each of the received coded signals with each of the stored sets of codes. The processor generates a valid signal if one of the received coded signals matches one of the stored codes.