Abstract: Access control arrangement having a reading module and at least one mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal comprises a coupling interface and the reading module comprises a mating interface, wherein the interface and the mating interface are configured to wirelessly connect the reading module and the mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal is configured to transmit an authorization notification to the reading module via the wireless connection, having a control module, wherein the control module is connected to the reading module using data technology and is configured to grant or deny access on the basis of the authorization notification transmitted to the reading module, wherein the reading module forms an active reading module for initiating the wireless connection, wherein the mobile terminal forms a peripheral device for the wireless connection.

Abstract: A key retention device and a portable dock for the key retention device are disclosed. The key retention device includes a key holder and a base. The key holder is rotatably coupled to the base. The base includes pins that extend into a cavity of the key holder when the key holder is in a closed position and do not extend into the cavity when the key holder is in an open position. The base includes a finger that prevents users from inserting an electronic key into the key holder when the key holder is in the closed position. The key retention device can receive the portable dock and lock the key holder in the locked position when a user input is received. The user input can be provided to the key retention device to remove an electronic key from the portable dock or to remove the portable dock altogether.

Abstract: This application relates to medical devices having cameras. According to a first aspect, this specification describes an electronic device comprising: a display; and a stereoscopic camera, in which the electronic device is configured to: capture a stereoscopic image using the stereoscopic camera; determine if the captured stereoscopic image comprises one or more items of food; in the event of a positive determination, determine an estimate of nutritional content of the one or more items of food in dependence on the captured stereoscopic image; and display information relating to the estimate of nutritional content via the display.

Abstract: A method is provided for joining structures, where at least one of the components to be joined is individually plastically deformed in a radial press. A control unit for the radial press has a PLC machine controller and a BTLE communication module and a mobile terminal is associated. Mobile terminals are designed to communicate with a central server via a mobile data network, which central server is equipped with a pressing program memory. Configuration programs used to set up associated radial presses are stored on the mobile terminals. Each radial press is set up by means of the associated mobile terminal, specifically by configuration of the PLC machine controller by means of a specific pressing program in accordance with program-specific data retrieved from the central server for a particular lot. Within the lot, each individual radial deformation process is triggered by triggering means arranged on the radial press itself.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a risk analysis system and a risk analysis method, which comprises at least one intelligent wearable kit, terminal device connected with intelligent wearable kit and server; The intelligent wearable kit collects at least one kind of first risk information of the user, and sends at least one kind of first risk information to the connected terminal device; The terminal device makes statistics on the first risk information, sends the first risk statistics to the server, and receives the risk analysis results sent by the server; The server performs risk analysis based on at least one first risk information and statistics, and sends risk analysis results to terminal device. The invention collects risk information, and then determines the results of risk analysis through unified analysis and comprehensive assessment of big data, so as to achieve differentiated treatment on risk and provide a basis for intelligent protection, intelligent management, specific control, etc.

Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of locks configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of locks configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more mobile computing devices. Each of the plurality of locks is configured to establish communication with one or more of the mobile computing devices using a first communication protocol. Each of the plurality of locks is configured to subsequently communicate with one or more of the mobile computing devices using a second communication protocol, different than the first communication protocol, for identifying one or more of the plurality of locks to be unlocked. The one or more of the plurality of locks identified by the one or more mobile computing devices is configured to be unlocked in response to subsequently communicating with the one or more of the plurality of locks using the first communication protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for pairing wearable electronic devices, such as smart rings. The paired smart rings are configured so as to provide access to certain resources requiring a higher level of security. In some embodiments, a credential is sharable between the two devices. Thus, a bank manager is able to transfer a credential providing access to bank resources to a second bank employee. The bank manager is able to configure is time and/or use limit on the transferred credential. Thus, for example, by transferring the credential, the bank manager is able to delete certain authority to the bank employee while also limiting that authority as appropriate.

Abstract: A method for smart lock unlocking and related apparatuses are provided. The method includes the following. A server receives a first request message transmitted by a first terminal. The server determines an identity (ID) of the first terminal according to the first request message. The server determines a first smart lock bound to the first terminal according to the ID of the first terminal, where a correspondence between multiple terminals and multiple smart locks is stored in the server. The server transmits a first verification parameter to the first terminal and the first smart lock, where the first verification parameter is used for the first terminal to verify an ID of the first smart lock and for the first smart lock to verify the ID of the first terminal when unlocking.

Abstract: A method of a server device is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first terminal of a first user, a registration request to register a second user so as to have access to information provided by a vehicle, registering the second user based on the registration request, receiving an information selection request for selecting one or more information items from among the information provided by the vehicle and to which the second user is permitted access based on the registering, and performing control so that the one or more information items is transmitted to the second terminal, based on the received information selection request.

Abstract: A system and method provides for one or more of tracking of an object and providing automatic access to applications or data. Depending upon the embodiment, the system includes a personal digital key (PDK), a reader, a computing device and one or more of an auto login server and a tracking server. The PDK stores one or more profiles in memory. A reader is configured to wirelessly communicate with the PDK. The computing device is coupled to the reader and one or more of the auto login server and tracking server. The auto login server is configured to communicate with the reader and launches one or more applications associated with a user name identified by a profile received from the PDK. The tracking server is configured to communicate with the reader and to track and log information received from the PDK associated with the object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for providing access information to a service provider for a property comprising of an apartment or condo association and for a specific apartment within the apartment or condo association. The system utilizes a software system to schedule the access for the service provider and automated lock management access control to control the access to the property and the specific apartment.

Abstract: A method for biometric authentication of a user of a mobile device, and a case for performing the method is provided. The method includes, by the case, coupling the mobile device to the case, receiving from the mobile device biometric data of the user of the mobile device that was captured by the mobile device, storing the biometric data, receiving a request from the mobile device for authenticating the user of the mobile device, the request including biometric data captured by the mobile device, comparing the biometric data stored in the case and the biometric data included in the request, and sending to the mobile device a response to the request for authenticating the user of the mobile device based on a result of the comparison, wherein the response to the request is for use by the mobile device to perform an operation based on the authentication of the user.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for integrating healthcare screening with other identity-based functions. In general, components facilitating healthcare screening interoperate with and/or are integrated into other systems, including facility access, identity, time keeping, payroll, etc. Aspects of the invention include using facial recognition to improve healthcare screening and satisfy governmental regulations. A thermal scanner can include a camera and an InfraRed (IR) camera. The thermal scanner can collect a facial image and derive a temperature for a person (e.g., from an IR image). The thermal scanner can also collect or access previously collected healthcare screening questionnaire answers. The collected temperate and healthcare screening questionnaire answers can be used to control access to the facility.

Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry. Audit trail data may be recorded based on usage of the key.

Abstract: A method of enrolling a user at a biometric lockset is described. The method includes receiving user access information from a mobile device of an administrative user of the biometric lockset. The user access information indicates to the biometric lockset to enter an enrollment mode in which a user identity is associated with fingerprint data in a user entry within a memory of the biometric lockset. A plurality of different light codes are displayed on the lockset, each one of the plurality of light codes representative of a different state of fingerprint data capture. A message is transmitted to the mobile device, and corresponds to the light code displayed at the lockset. The completed fingerprint data is stored in association with the user identity of the user in the user entry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for access control systems includes first and second access facilities, and first and second readers. The first reader is configured to control access through the first access facility, receive a credential using a first communication protocol from a device that stores the credential, and establish a secret with the device using the credential. The second reader is configured to control access through the second access facility. The first reader is configured to provide the secret to the second reader, and the second device is further configured to perform ranging using the secret and a second communication protocol different than the first communication protocol to identify intent information. Access through one of the first facility or the second facility is coordinated using the intent information.

Abstract: A wireless electronic lockset comprising a processing unit, a locking bolt, a motor, a wireless communication tag, and a wireless interface is disclosed. The lockset is capable of connecting to a mobile device via a first communication protocol and/or a second communication protocol. The lockset sends a value to the mobile device via the first communication protocol and receives an actuation command via the second communication protocol if the mobile device has been verified by a server. The actuation command causes the lockset to lock or unlock the door.

Abstract: A controller for reading both an RS485 data signal and a Wiegand data signal from a user connector having two output ports. The controller comprises an RS485 transceiver with two input ports, each of which is connected to a respective one of the two output ports of the user connector or reading one data signal on each of the output ports from the user connector, and an output port for providing an RS485 data signal that is defined by the data signals read on the two output ports. The controller comprises an RS485 interface for receiving the RS485 data signal, and a Wiegand interface for receiving the RS485 data signal and a data ready port connected to the two input ports via a first logic circuit for determining whether the RS485 data signal is to be read as a Wiegand data signal or not on the Wiegand data port.

Abstract: An authentication method used in a server, includes: acquiring check-in information sent by user equipment (UE) of a user, wherein the check-in information includes information on the user and a check-in period; determining information on a room of the user based on the check-in information; sending the information on the room to the UE; determining unlocking information based on the check-in information; and sending the unlocking information to at least one of the UE or door lock equipment corresponding to the information on the room, wherein the door lock equipment is configured to authenticate the user based on the unlocking information during the check-in period, the unlocking information being invalid other than during the check-in period.

Abstract: A key storage device for storing a key provided with an identification code, including a locking unit which has an unlocked state in which the key can be removed from the key storage device, and a locked state in which the key is locked in or on the key storage device. The key storage device includes a control unit connected to the locking unit and having a data interface, the control unit operable to read out the identification code of the key and to provide the identification code of the key at the data interface.

Abstract: A method for determining a reset cause of an embedded controller for a vehicle includes: executing an embedded controller for the vehicle by a central processing unit (CPU) of the embedded controller; generating a log based on information related to reset of the embedded controller collected from the running embedded controller, and a sequence number generated by the running embedded controller by the embedded controller; determining cause information of a reset trigger by analyzing the log including the reset trigger log, and determining reset cause information of the embedded controller based on the cause information of the reset trigger by a log analyzer of the embedded controller; storing a cause analysis result log including the reset cause information in a cause analysis result buffer in response to the reset cause information by the embedded controller; and storing the cause analysis result log in a non-volatile storage device.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring occupant health within a building. An illustrative method may include storing one or more illness behavioral models, capturing and storing over time a history of behaviors for each of a plurality of occupants of the building, identifying one or more current behaviors of a particular one of the plurality of occupants, determining whether the current behaviors of the occupant match one or more of the behaviors defined in the one or more illness behavioral models, determining whether the current behaviors of the occupant deviate from behaviors captured and stored in the history of behaviors for the occupant, and issuing an alert directing that the occupant undergo additional health screening when the current behaviors of the occupant match one or more of the behaviors defined in the illness behavioral models or deviate from behaviors captured and stored in the history of behaviors for the occupant.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include: a display including a polarization layer, a biometric sensor positioned to at least partially overlap the display, and an optical member including a light condenser positioned between the display and the biometric sensor. The biometric sensor may include a light receiving unit comprising light receiving circuitry configured to receive light emitted from the display and reflected by an external object. A length of the light receiving unit in a first direction, which is a polarization axis direction of the polarization layer, is greater than a length of the light receiving unit in a second direction crossing the first direction.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage to enable a kiosk (or other interactive input/output device) in a building to allow a visitor to interact with it without physical contact (touching). The visitor can browse the tenant listing, request to visit a tenant of the building without an appointment, or visit a tenant in the building with an appointment. The visitor can use their own cell phone as an interface to interact with the kiosk and enable the functionality.

Abstract: A method for reserving access to a shared space through use of a blockchain and smart contracts includes: storing a blockchain including a plurality of blocks, each block including a block header and one or more blockchain data values, wherein one of the one or more blockchain data values included in one of the plurality of blocks includes a smart contract including at least an identifier and one or more terms; receiving a reservation request, wherein the reservation request includes at least the identifier, a reservation time, a public key of a cryptographic key pair, and a digital signature generated using the private key of the cryptographic key pair; validating the digital signature using the public key; executing the smart contract using the public key and the reservation time; and transmitting one or more data values to an internet-enabled device as part of the execution of the smart contract.

Abstract: A method for controlling a generation of at least one access code includes receiving, in an access control device, data representing an access code; verifying the data representing the access code; in response to a detection in a verification that the access code is valid generating a signal causing a generation of data representing a new access code; and generating a signal causing a transmit of the data representing the new access code to a party from whom the data representing the access code is received. An access control device, a computer program product and a system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A focused driving system ties a driver's cell phone to the systems of the car that allow for its operation. A microcontroller monitors the cell phone for activity by the driver and disables the car if the cell phone is in use. The cell phone is linked to the microcontroller to facilitate the monitoring of the phone.

Abstract: A system for starting an engine of a vehicle has a fuel injector injecting fuel into a closed intake port to form an air fuel mixture. The system also includes an actuator rotating a crankshaft in a first direction to open the intake port by moving a piston within a cylinder coupled to the crankshaft. A combustion chamber defines between the cylinder and the port receiving the air fuel mixture through the intake port. The actuator rotates the crankshaft in a second direction to close the intake port. A spark plug ignites the air fuel mixture to start the engine. The engine also includes many other disclosed features.

Abstract: A method for commissioning an access control device according to one embodiment includes writing, by an enrollment reader, a site key and an access control device identifier to a credential device, reading, by the access control device, the site key and the access control device identifier from the credential device, writing, by the access control device, a device unique identifier (DUID) associated with the access control device and a modified access control device identifier to the credential device, and reading, by the enrollment reader, the DUID from the credential device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for providing access information to a service provider for a property comprising of an apartment or condo association and for a specific apartment within the apartment or condo association. The system utilizes a software system to schedule the access for the service provider and automated lock management access control to control the access to the property and the specific apartment.

Abstract: An electronic key may include a partial capacitor comprising a capacitive metal plate in communication with a processor. The capacitive metal plate of the partial capacitor is configured to form a capacitor with a corresponding capacitive metal plate of a lock when brought into proximity with the metal plate of the lock. Data may be transferred from the key to the lock using a capacitor formed by combining the two metal plates, wherein a common ground is established between the metal plate of the key and the metal plate of the lock through a parasitic capacitance present between the key and lock circuitry. Audit trail data may be recorded based on usage of the key.

Abstract: A method for controlling access to a restricted resource is provided. The method may include receiving, by a cloud server, an identifier from a user device over a long range wireless channel. Further, the method may include comparing the identifier with a plurality of identifiers registered with an access control device. Further, the method may include authenticating the user device based on the comparing and subsequently transmitting a code to the user device upon successful authenticating. Thereafter, the user device may transmit the code to the access control device over a short range wireless channel. Further, the access control device may be configured to provide access to the restricted resource based on receiving of the code. Further, the method may include transmitting the code to the access control device over a long range wireless channel so that the access control device may authenticate the user device.

Abstract: A method and a system for offline verification code generation based on a smart door lock system. The method may include in response to an unlocking event, recording, by a mobile terminal, a trigger time of the unlocking event; in response to the unlocking event, sending, by the mobile terminal, a request for unlocking verification information to a cloud server, wherein the request for the unlocking verification information is used to request the cloud server to return a verification code of a smart door lock, and the unlocking verification information includes a private key seed of the smart door lock and the trigger time; and receiving, by the mobile terminal, the verification code of the smart door lock for opening the smart door lock generated by the cloud server based on the private key seed and the trigger time.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One method includes receiving location information associated with a mobile device in a facility, determining that the mobile device is within a particular distance of an area of the facility based on the location information, determining whether a user of the mobile device is allowed access to the area, and allowing access to the area via a relay associated with the area responsive to a determination that the user is allowed access.

Abstract: A system and method for providing marine connectivity that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors of a watercraft. The system and method also include determining watercraft operational data associated with an operation of the watercraft. The system and method further include communicating the watercraft operational data to at least one external computing infrastructure associated with a user.

Abstract: A device for detecting a user's intention to lock or to unlock a motor vehicle door. The device contained in a watertight housing, integrated into a non-watertight handle, the lower part of which includes drainage holes, a part of the housing being immersed in water. The device including: a capacitive approach and/or contact detection sensor, having at least one detection electrode, a variable detection capacitance representative of the approach of the user's hand, a charging/discharging capacitor Cs, and a protective electrode Ep situated in the part of the housing that is immersed in water, electrically coupled to the detection electrode and connected to a terminal of the charging/discharging capacitor Cs such that the protective electrode Ep is simultaneously at the same potential as the terminal of the charging/discharging capacitor during the various steps of charging/discharging the detection capacitor and the charging/discharging capacitor that are necessary to estimate the detection capacitance.

Abstract: There is provided a smart home control system including a host, at least one sensor, a plurality of controlled devices and an informing device. The host identifies entering and leaving of family members according to detection results of the at least one sensor, and controls on/off of the controlled devices or informs a specific family member by the informing device to execute agenda according to a member ID of a family member who is identified to enter or leave the house. When identifying that one agendum is unable or forgotten to be executed by the specific family member, the host further rearranges the agendum.

Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.

Abstract: A secure storage system for multi-user access having a plurality of lockable storage spaces, and a method for granting or denying access to the plurality of lockable storage spaces. A first subset of the lockable storage spaces is allocated to a first user and a second subset of the lockable storage spaces is allocated to a second user. A first access sequence of lockable storage spaces within the first subset is determined for the first user, and a second access sequence of lockable storage spaces within the second subset is determined for the second user in dependence on a likelihood of an access conflict with the first user. At least one delay period for at least one of the first access sequence and the second access sequence is determined if the likelihood of the access conflict remains above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a connection between a user device and a vehicle includes sending, by the vehicle, a first wireless signal through a connection channel, receiving, by the vehicle, a second wireless signal through the connection channel, and acquiring, by the vehicle, a second signal strength sequence from second N continuous signal strength characteristics (PFVeh) of the second wireless signal, receiving, by the user device from the vehicle, the first wireless signal, acquiring a first signal strength sequence from first N continuous signal strength characteristics (PFUDev) of the first wireless signal, and communicating, by the user device, the first signal strength sequence to the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for blockchain wallet recovery, including: receiving a wallet recovery request from a user; sending a signed recovery transaction to the wallet, the signed recovery transaction comprising recovery instructions; and providing wallet access to the user, according to the recovery instructions, when a recovery condition is met. In examples, the recovery transaction is signed by a recovery key, different from a set of old wallet owner keys, that is associated with the wallet; the recovery instructions include new owner address(es) associated with a set of new owner keys; and providing wallet access includes activating the new owner addresses for the wallet after the recovery transaction is verified as signed by the recovery key.

Abstract: There is provided a smart home control system including a host, at least one sensor, a plurality of controlled devices and an informing device. The host identifies entering and leaving of family members according to detection results of the at least one sensor, and controls on/off of the controlled devices or informs a specific family member by the informing device to execute agenda according to a member ID of a family member who is identified to enter or leave the house.

Abstract: A method for controlling access to a vehicle. An electronic key for accessing one or multiple vehicle components is deactivated after the vehicle is switched off in order to park the vehicle in a parking position, so that an attempt with the aid of the deactivated electronic key to access the one or multiple vehicle components of the vehicle parked in the parking position may be prevented. Moreover, a system for controlling access to a vehicle, a parking system for vehicles, an access control system for controlling access to a vehicle, a vehicle, a user for a communication network, a method for operating a user for a communication network, and a computer program, are described.

Abstract: Described herein is a wireless electronic lockset. The lockset is capable of connecting to a mobile device via a first communication protocol and/or a second communication protocol. The lockset sends a value to the mobile device via the first communication protocol and receives an actuation command via the second communication protocol if the mobile device has been verified by a server. The actuation command causes the lockset to lock or unlock the door.

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a wireless communication interface; a display; a magnetic stripe transmission (MST) module comprising a coil for inducing generation of a magnetic field; a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication interface, the display, and the MST module; and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions for controlling the processor, the instructions, when executed, causing the processor to: receive digital card key information for unlocking a door lock apparatus from an external device through the wireless communication interface; convert the digital card information into an MST signal containing the same; activate the MST module in response to an MST module activation request input thereto; and unlock the door lock apparatus by transmitting the converted MST signal through magnetic induction and waking up the door lock apparatus through the transmitted MST signal.

Abstract: A keyless puck lock apparatus with wireless communications and power interfaces. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a keyless puck lock system enabling a low cost and high security solution that is difficult to tamper with and defeat. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the system uses a keyless puck lock assembly that includes a hasp assembly and a keyless lock mechanism that does not require any physical mechanical keys so that it does not have a mechanical cylinder inserted therein to lock or unlock the puck lock. Accordingly, the keyless puck lock system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention does not have a physical keyway which is a security attack point that is included in conventional hockey puck-type locks.

Abstract: A system includes an application on a mobile device operable to communicate with a local portal, the application is operable to receive a mobile key from the local portal and from that to retrieve a mobile credential for authorizing a user to access an access control. A method of local key distribution can include entering a pre-shared password to a local portal to encrypt a mobile credential; communicating the encrypted mobile credential to an application on the mobile device; and entering the pre-shared password to the application on the mobile device to decrypt the mobile credential.

Abstract: It is provided a method for providing access to a physical space secured by a lock for provision of a service. The method comprises the steps of: receiving an approval signal from a service consumer device of the service consumer, the approval signal indicating that the service consumer allows a service provider agent of a service provider to open the lock; receiving, from the service provider device, a request to assign a service provider agent to open the lock; communicating with the service provider device to use a private key of a cryptographic key pair accessible to the service provider device, the private key being used to generate service agent access data that is specific for the service provider agent, to allow the service provider agent to open the lock; and transmitting the service agent access data to a service provider agent device associated with the service provider agent.

Abstract: A wireless communication device configured to be removably received in a first compartment of a first power tool device of a first type or in a second compartment of a second power tool device of a second type different than the first type of the first power tool device. An electronic processor of the wireless communication device may be configured to determine whether the wireless communication device is coupled to the first power tool device of the first type or the second power tool device of the second type. The electronic processor may be further configured to set an operational characteristic of the wireless communication device based on the determination of whether the wireless communication device is coupled to the first power tool device or the second power tool device.