Abstract: A lock box device having a unit with a pepper spray dispenser or a signal transmitter, or both, each of which can be selectively actuated or actuated simultaneously. The device allows selective discharge by a user of an irritant, such as a pepper spray, and selective actuation of a transmitter to emit a distress signal.

Abstract: A security system is disclosed, including a token as well as a host system. The token consists of volatile random access memory for storing security data for use during a step of secure authentication, an interface for providing communication with a host system when coupled thereto, and a processor. The processor performs the steps of authenticating a host system and the token, providing secure information to the host system upon authentication therewith, and re-authenticating the host system and the token in response to receipt of the secure information after a reset of the token has occurred.

Abstract: A method of confirming a lock button pressed condition for a remote device associated with a vehicle remote keyless entry system. The method includes setting a counter to zero then, continuously monitoring the remote device for a remote device button activation. If a lock button activation is detected, the counter is increment by one. Otherwise, if an unlock button activation is detected, the counter is reset to zero. An indicator on the remote device is activated, in response to detection of either a lock button or unlock button activation, when the counter is greater than one. In one embodiment, the indicator is an LED which is activated only when, upon detecting a lock button activation, a lock button activation was immediately previously detected. If at any time after initial lock button activation, the unlock button is activated, the LED indicator will not illuminate.

Abstract: An apparatus remotely controls, for example, door locking/unlocking and alarm activation of an automobile. A transmitting device transmits communication data, which includes synchronization data and identification data. The communication data is received by the control apparatus in which the identification data included in the received communication data is compared with already stored data. The locking and unlocking of the doors of the vehicle is carried out when the identification data matches the already stored data. A continuous reception condition is detected when the communication data is received for more than a predetermined period of time. When the continuous reception condition is detected, an alarm is actuated. As such, a common transmitting button of the transmitting device can be used to effect both control of the locking and unlocking of doors and alarm activation.

Abstract: A combination lock and light includes a base having a locking aperture adjacent a top end. A locking ring is pivotally affixed at a first end adjacent the base top end, a second end insertable within the locking aperture, which houses a locking mechanism. Buttons within the base's front face communicate with a mechanism for releasing the locking mechanism when a preset correct sequence of buttons is depressed. Housed adjacent a bottom end of the base is an illumination source, and a switch is provided for activating the illumination source. Atop the base a cover is movable between a shielding and an interaction position relative to the buttons. The cover preferably comprises a decorative element. A stimulus-producing element housed within the base is adapted to produce a “positive” and a “negative” pair of stimuli, correlated with and engendered by a respective correct or incorrect entry of a button sequence.

Abstract: A security system (10) for providing a remote indication of a breach in security including an electronic device with an electronic device body (12) and a disabling member (14) couplable thereto. The electronic device is disabled by removing the disabling member (14). A security breach causes an alarm signal to be sent to the disabling member (14), which announces the receipt of an alarm signal. The electronic device can be a vehicle sound-reproduction device, and the disabling member (14) can be all or a portion of a face thereof. The alarm signal can be sent first by radio transmission that, if necessary, can be supplemented by a mobile communications transmission. The disabling member (14) could further act as a mobile communications pager and as a mobile telephone. The disabling member (14) could operate to affect operation of a vehicle in which the security system (10) is employed.

Abstract: To protect components connected to a car radio, which each have a microprocessor and are connected to the car radio via a bus, when the component is connected to the car radio for the first time, a specific ID signal, which is stored in the component so as to be secured against access by the user, is transmitted by the car radio to the component via the bus. When the component and/or the car radio are turned on again, the ID signal stored in the component is compared to the ID signal of the car radio and the component and/or the car radio cannot be turned on unless the ID signal of the car radio is identical to (matches) the stored ID signal. Thus, the car radio, which is theft-protected per se, assumes a “guardian” function for the connected components.

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: Anthrax is an often fatal infectious disease arising from Bacillus anthracis bacteria spores. A safe and secure mail delivery system helps to bring about a future where packages are delivered on time, crime (terrorism, etc.) is low, and morale is high. In one embodiment, biometric verification of recipients ensures packages are not delivered to the wrong recipient. Preferably the sender can visually verify the recipient's identity, as well as visually track the manner in which the package is handled. Preferably the package cannot be handled or even touched by the mail carrier, but can be handled by security forces, officers, or by the recipient, by virtue of a mail carrying housing (such as a briefcase) that can be opened by anyone except the person carrying it. Preferably the housing comprises a fingerprint scanner, or a vaccination chip reader, that can be programmed so that the carrier cannot open it.

Abstract: A tamper evidence device for a secure housing containing electronic circuits includes a zinc air cell and a bi-stable latch circuit connected to be powered by the cell. The zinc air cell requires a supply of oxygen for activation of the cell. Normally when the secure housing is intact and unbreached, a pad seals an aperture for ingress of oxygen to the cell and the cell does not generate any electrical power. However if the secure housing is opened or otherwise breached the pad is displaced and oxygen enters the cell and electrical power is generated to power the latch circuit and thereby set the bi-stable latch circuit to provide evidence of the breaching of the secure housing.

Abstract: An ingress/egress control system (10) controls passenger (P) flow into and out of an airport concourse. Enplaning passengers pass through an entrance portal (18) on their way to an airplane gate. A security screen (22) screens each person passing through the portal for the presence of prohibited items and identifies any person suspected of carrying such an item. A secondary portal (50) is located downstream of the first portal. A visual display system (52) responds to an indication from the security screening to route a suspected person from the first portal to the secondary portal, for further screening to determine if the person is carrying a prohibited item, while providing a different display to passengers passing the security screen so they can enter the concourse. A separate, exit portal (64) is provided for deplaning passengers exiting the concourse.

Abstract: This invention is a maintenance/inspection support apparatus including an inspection information storage section storing inspection information of a plurality of equipments serving as maintenance/inspection targets, an inspection information write section for writing, in a noncontact manner, the inspection information stored in the inspection information storage section on a plurality of information recording media corresponding to the plurality of equipments, an inspection information read section for reading, in a noncontact manner, the inspection information written on the information recording media by the inspection information write section, and a display section for displaying the inspection information read by the inspection information read section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for protecting a transmission path between a base unit and a mobile key unit in an access control system, in particular for motor vehicles. A carrier signal which is modulated with a user signal is transmitted from a transmitting unit to a receiving unit. According to the invention, a separate reference signal, which has a fixed phase angle with respect to the carrier signal, is also transmitted. The phases of the reference signal and of the carrier signal are compared in a test circuit, and an alarm signal is emitted if a phase difference which varies with time is found.

Abstract: An access control or monitoring system, comprising means for transmitting an electromagnetic signal across a space (Tx); means for receiving said signal (Rx), the two means being disposed across a doorway in which a door (1) is located; means for using the received signals to monitor access through the doorway, and means for controlling or monitoring the opening, locking or unlocking of the door by said apparatus.

Abstract: A process for preventing motor vehicle theft in which, while the anti-theft device is activated, a drive control device is switched off, the anti-theft device automatically transmits during each deactivating operation a transmittal code to the drive control device and the drive control device will be switched back on only when the transmitted transmittal code corresponds to a comparison code made available in the drive control device.

Abstract: A security device particularly suitable for a valuables case, having at least one electric power source and alarm system electrically connected to said power source, and comprising at least one light-responsive means that is installed in a valuables case and is energized by the said electric power source upon control and by a change in environment lighting conditions, whereby generating at least one control signal for energizing the said alarm system.

Abstract: This invention is a maintenance/inspection support apparatus including an inspection information storage section storing inspection information of a plurality of equipments serving as maintenance/inspection targets, an inspection information write section for writing, in a noncontact manner, the inspection information stored in the inspection information storage section on a plurality of information recording media corresponding to the plurality of equipments, an inspection information read section for reading, in a noncontact manner, the inspection information written on the information recording media by the inspection information write section, and a display section for displaying the inspection information read by the inspection information read section.

Abstract: A card connection adaptor is provided which is used for connecting, to a connector of a card slot compliant with a first standard, a card compliant with a second standard. The adaptor includes: a first connector compliant with the first standard and adapted to be electrically connected to the connector of the card slot; a second connector compliant with the second standard; and signal conversion circuitry for performing signal conversion between a first-standard-compliant signal and a second-standard-compliant signal. A card retaining space for retaining the second-standard-compliant card inserted therein is formed in a housing which holds the first connector, the second connector and the signal conversion circuit. The card retaining space has a card insertion port which opens generally perpendicularly to an insertion direction in which the card connection adaptor is inserted into the card slot.

Abstract: Door with a door terminal for use with or as part of a door, such as sliding doors, folding doors, pivot-hung doors, and automatic doors. The door terminal can comprise a housing accommodating therein an access opening. The door terminal can also have a pushbutton to release a locking device, and a protection pane covering the pushbutton. The door terminal further comprises a stationary attached mounting plate to which the housing is detachably connected and designed to be essentially tamper-proof. Further development of the door terminal intends to make the installation simple and more universal, therefore the mounting plate presents a pivot bearing and a stopper, and the housing presents a cut free web and a lock operable from the front side.

Abstract: A remote-control vehicle lock-and-alarm system provides improved security against “code-grabber” devices used to detect and counterfeit the codes used by a vehicle lock-and-alarm system. Two sets of control codes are provided. One set of control codes that does not affect the security status of the lock-and-alarm system is transmitted over a maximum range, for the sake of convenience. The other set of control codes is used for critical security features which change the security status of the lock-and-alarm system and is transmitted over a much shorter range to prevent detection and counterfeiting of the control codes.

Abstract: In a vehicular entry control system, a code signal transmitter of a card carried by a driver modulates by a card-specific code a signal received from a transmitter/receiver of a control unit mounted in a vehicle and transmits the modulated signal to the control unit in return. The transmitter/receiver demodulates the modulated signal and a microcomputer automatically unlocks a vehicle door when the demodulated signal is correct indicating that the card is carried into a demodulating area. The microcomputer locks the door upon a driver's manual operation on a locking switch of the card. The microcomputer prohibits the automatic unlocking as long as the card is within the demodulating area after the locking in response to the manual operation.