Abstract: A vehicle and a method are configured to prevent malfunction of a touch sensor in a vehicle door. The vehicle includes a transceiver for transmitting a searching signal to a smart key located outside the vehicle and receiving a response signal to the searching signal, at least one touch sensor mounted in a door of the vehicle to sense a touch input of a user in a capacitive scheme, and a controller that determines an approach direction of the smart key based on the response signal and controls to operate only a touch sensor installed in a door mapped to the approach direction among the at least one touch sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle capable of performing digital key authentication more smoothly. The vehicle includes a reader provided to perform communication with a digital key through near field communication (NFC), and a controller configured to perform a preset function of the vehicle based on a success of a transaction with the digital key through the reader, wherein the reader operates in a first mode of detecting the presence of the digital key based on the success of the transaction, and does not start the transaction even when the digital key is detected while operating in the first mode.

Abstract: A physical access control (PAC) system comprises an authentication device that includes physical layer circuitry and processing circuitry. The physical layer circuitry transmits and receives radio frequency electrical signals over a radio access network. The processing circuitry is operatively coupled to the physical layer circuitry and includes an authentication engine. The authentication engine is configured to receive access credential information via the radio access network using a cloud-based messaging service; authenticate the access credential information using the authentication device; and initiate access to a physical access portal according to the access credential information.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for a wearable device are presented. The wearable device includes a wearable housing and a transceiver attached to the wearable housing and configured to receive a first data item. The first data item is contact information or an event identifier. The transceiver is further configured to transmit a second data item. The second data item is contact information. The transceiver has an effective range of less than one meter. The transceiver is able to receive the first data item and transmit the second data item in less than three seconds. The wearable device also includes a memory configured to store the first data item and the second data item.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes: a communication interface comprising communication circuitry, and a processor configured to: identify strength of a signal received from an external device through the communication interface, based on the strength of the identified signal being greater than or equal to a threshold value, unlock authorization restriction on the electronic apparatus, wherein the processor is further configured to: based on the strength of the identified signal being less than the threshold value, maintain the authorization restriction, and based on authentication of the electronic apparatus being completed after the signal is received, adjust the threshold value based on strength of at least one signal received from the external device before the signal is received.

Abstract: A method of managing identification information of a drone may include: generating an access message, wherein the access message includes an identifier for the ground identification device, which is a transmitter, an identifier for a receiver, an execution function command for classifying and defining a function to be performed, a serial number for transmitting information sequentially and retransmitting the information when transmission fails, data size information for informing a size of data to be transmitted, and transmission data; and transmitting the access message to an integrated management system corresponding to the identifier for the receiver.

Abstract: A method of commissioning an access control device to an access control system according to one embodiment includes, by the access control system, receiving a public cryptographic key of a cryptographic key pair from a cryptography circuit manufacturer device, wherein at least the private cryptographic key of the public cryptographic key pair is stored in the cryptography circuit of the access control device; generating commissioning data for in-field commissioning of the access control device in response to receiving the public cryptographic key, wherein the commissioning data for the access control device is associated with a unique identifier located on the access control device; receiving a request from a mobile device for the commissioning data in response to the mobile device scanning the unique identifier on the access control device; and transmitting the commissioning data to the mobile device for transmittal to the access control device.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a first computing device comprising ultra-wideband communication circuitry, and a second computing device comprising ultra-wideband communication circuitry configured to communicate with the ultra-wideband communication circuitry of the first computing device to determine the angle and distance of the first computing device relative to the second computing device.

Abstract: A management system provided with an acquisition unit that acquires machine identification information for identifying an unmanned moving apparatus, operation data indicating positions of the unmanned moving apparatus corresponding to the machine identification information, and action states of the unmanned moving apparatus; a storage control unit that stores the machine identification information in association with the operation data and the action states acquired by the acquisition unit; and an output control unit that outputs, in display forms corresponding to the action states, a path over which the unmanned movement apparatus moved, based on the operation data.

Abstract: The present invention reduces security risks while improving the convenience of use management technology for a usage target object. A utilization control device (1), upon receiving hole data with a first signature from a provider terminal (3), verifies the first signature by using a first public key, to set the hole data to the device (1) itself when the signature verification is established. Furthermore, upon receiving a use permit with a second signature from a user terminal (4), the utilization control device (1) verifies the second signature by using a second public key included in the hole data, transmits a nonce to the user terminal (4), receives a third signature to the nonce from the user terminal (4), and verifies the third signature by using a third public key included in the use permit.

Abstract: A method for granting access to vehicle functionalities is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from a device that is external to the vehicle, the signal including identification data of an object associated with the device, comparing the identification data with user identifications stored in the memory of the vehicle, and granting, to the object, access to a first set of functionalities of the vehicle in response to determining that the identification data matches a first user identification of the user identifications stored in the memory of the vehicle.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for accessing a plurality of resources with a single authentication pass are disclosed. A processor successfully allows login a user into an application embedded within a user computing device based on a positive facial recognition result for gaining access to a building; generates, in response to successful login, a quick response (QR) code and a near field communication (NFC) tag; causes a security system installed in an entry point to the building to read the QR code or the NFC tag in response to bringing the user computing device close to the security system; authenticates the user based on successful reading of the QR code or the NFC tag; and configures the QR code or the NFC tag as a single authentication pass allowing the user to enter the building and access the plurality of resources for a predetermined configurable period.

Abstract: The invention relates to an access control method for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has at least a first and a second access element automatically adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The method comprises at least the following steps: detecting at least one position of a key element carried by a user relative to the motor vehicle by radio; calculating a probability of use for each access element depending on the at least one detected position of the key element; adjusting both the first access element and the second access element from the closed position to the open position if: the probability of use of each of the first and second access elements is above a predetermined first threshold value; and an absolute value of a difference in the probability of use of the first and second access elements is below a predetermined second threshold value.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for activating remote monitoring functionality of a personal wireless device associated with a released individual. After incarceration, former inmates are released under a variety of different circumstances, many of which require follow-up check-ins with case managers or other individuals. As part of their release, inmates often agree to multiple restrictions and requirements. In order to better monitor compliance with those requirements, a personal wireless device assigned to the released individual can be programmed with certain rules and automatically trigger when a violation is detected. As a result of a detected violation, the personal wireless device activates certain devices, such as a camera, microphone, etc., to capture data in order to remotely monitor the released individual. A case manager can also manually activate monitoring.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for allowing a mobile device (e.g., a key fob or a consumer electronic device, such as a mobile phone, watch, or other wearable device) to interact with a vehicle such that a location of the mobile device can be determined by the vehicle, thereby enabling certain functionality of the vehicle. A device may include both RF antenna(s) and magnetic antenna(s) for determining a location of a mobile device relative to the vehicle. Such a hybrid approach can provide various advantages. Existing magnetic coils on a mobile device (e.g., for charging or communication) may be re-used for distance measurements that are supplemented by the RF measurements. Any device antenna may provide measurements to a machine learning model that determines a region in which the mobile device resides, based on training measurements in the regions.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for updating wireless electronic locks. One aspect is a method for updating wireless electronic locks, the method comprising scanning, by the computing device, for signals broadcast from wireless electronic locks within proximity to the computing device, the electronic locks being compatible with a mobile application executing on the computing device, while scanning, recording signal strengths of the signals broadcast from the wireless electronic locks, determining a set of the wireless electronic locks which are within an acceptable range for updating based on the signal strengths, and sending updates from the computing device to the set of the wireless electronic locks.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device for performing ultra wide band (UWB) multi-ranging. The electronic device includes a communication system that performs UWB communication with multiple terminals and a processor. The multiple terminals include a smart key and at least one digital key. The smart key is a device that is ranged on a one off basis in response to a user input and the at least one digital key includes at least one device that is periodically ranged. The processor set priorities of the plurality of terminals, select one of the plurality of terminals between which pieces of ranging timing overlap based on the priorities of the plurality of terminals when the pieces of ranging timing of the plurality of terminals overlap, and perform ranging on the selected terminal through the communication system.

Abstract: Passive entry systems, such as passive entry-passive start vehicle systems, using short-range wireless communication signals to determine a distance between nomadic devices and unlockable devices based on a round trip time of flight (TOF) measurement.

Abstract: Switching signals are transmitted that cause a reception sensitivity to wireless signals of an electronic key to be lowered.

Abstract: A smart key system of a vehicle that notifies a user that a fob battery needs to be replaced, including a fob configured to transmit information that the battery needs to be replaced to an in-vehicle communication module configured to transmit the information to an identification authentication unit (IAU); and the IAU configured to transmit the information to an integrated body unit (IBU) configured to notify a user of the information. A smart key system includes: a fob configured to transmit failure information to a BLE module when UWB communication fails due to battery voltage drop; the BLE module configured to receive the failure information, and measure a distance for positioning the fob using a BLE signal; and an IBU configured to transmit an operation signal to a controller configured to control at least one function among vehicle door opening and closing, vehicle start, remote parking, and vehicle door locking.

Abstract: A biometric wireless electronic lockset includes a processor, a battery, a memory communicatively connected to the processor, a user interface, a wireless communication interface, a locking bolt, a motor, and a biometric sensor. The processor is configured to execute instructions which cause the processor to compare stored biometric data to a received first biometric data. Each known user entry includes a user identity of a known user, biometric data, and an indication of whether the known user is an authorized user. Based on a determination that the first biometric data corresponds to a known user entry and whether or not the known user is an authorized user or an unauthorized user, a plurality of responses may be generated.

Abstract: An electronic lock access management system includes an electronic lock and a server system. In some embodiments, the server system includes a memory storing a database including a plurality of user accounts, each user account being associated with a set of privileges and one or more properties, each property being associated with one or more locks, each of the locks being associated with one or more access codes that are specific to each user. In some embodiments, the electronic lock stores, in the lock memory, an encrypted copy of an access code list received from the server system based on a set of access codes that are associated with the electronic lock in the database.

Abstract: A device connectable to a reader of an access control system includes an antenna, an ultra-wide band (UWB) front end circuit, a controller, and a communication link. The (UWB) front end circuit is connected to the antenna to facilitate UWB communication with a credential device. The controller is connected to the UWB front end and configured to perform ranging for the credential device using the UWB communication. The communication link is configured to interface with the reader.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting, by a handler device associated with a package handler, a message to an access control system requesting access to a secure container secured by an electronic lock mechanism; determining, by the access control system, whether the package handler is authorized to access the secure container based on the received message; transmitting, by the access control system, an unlock command to the secure container in response to a determination that the package handler is authorized to access the secure container; and unlocking the electronic lock mechanism of the secure container in response to successful authentication of the unlock command.

Abstract: A transit request is initiated, which requests dispatch of a vehicle to a location of the electronic device. Information, including authentication information, is received and a communication channel is established with the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle door opening/closing control system that sets a communication range inside a vehicle cabin of a vehicle, and detects whether or not a specific mobile terminal is positioned within the communication range; opens and closes a door of the vehicle; and transitions the door to either an open state or a closed state in a case in which the mobile terminal has been detected as being positioned within the communication range.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for methods and mechanisms to address Base Transceiver Stations (BTSes) attempting to hijack Mobile Stations (MSes) in wireless communication networks. In some example methods, a record having values for a set of features associated with an MS and a BTS of a wireless communication net may be processed. A score for the record may be calculated, for example based on a machine-learning model pertaining to the set of features, and a determination may be made as to whether the record demonstrates an anomalous condition based upon the score. The set of features may include at least one feature based on a measured power of the BTS.

Abstract: Electric vehicles indicate charge levels in different ways. A lighting control module is communicatively is configured to illuminate an exterior light of an electric vehicle to indicate a charge status of a battery for the electric vehicle. The charge status is indicated based on varying an intensity of the exterior light, based on illuminating a subset of the exterior lights, and/or based on an animation. The display of the charge indicator varies based on a location of the vehicle, the presence of a person in proximity to the vehicle, and/or a charger connected to the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for connecting to equipment by means of an electronic terminal, including an image sensor of the electronic terminal acquiring a visual indicator image displayed by the equipment, the visual indicator including connection identifiers for establishing a communication link with the equipment in coded form, a software application installed on the electronic terminal extracting the connection identifiers from the acquired image, and the connection identifiers establishing a local wireless communication link between a communication interface of the electronic terminal and a communication interface of an electronic controller of the equipment.

Abstract: A PPL monitoring assembly for a hazardous environment is provided. The PPL monitoring assembly includes one or more sensors embedded in a wearable item, the one or more sensors including at least one of a temperature sensor or an accelerometer configured to measure a parameter of at least one of a wearer of the wearable item or the hazardous environment. The PPL monitoring assembly further includes an alert device configured to provide an alert, and a monitoring computing device in communication with the one or more sensors and the alert device, the monitoring computing device including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mobile smart lockers configured for implementation in various locations including residential locations to overcome last mile delivery challenges. Further disclosed are systems and methods for providers of geolocational sites to offer sites for acceptance and requestors of smart locker hubs to select sites for stationing mobile smart locker devices.

Abstract: A card key for receiving specific functions from a vehicle is provided. The card key includes a card key memory configured to store authority information for controlling a specific functions of the vehicle; and a card key communication module configured to transmit a signal for receiving the specific functions to a vehicle communication module and the stored authority information. The card key communication module may be configured to receive information input to a user terminal from the user terminal. The stored authority information may be changed based on the input information.

Abstract: An access control method of a door operating device that communicates with a user terminal, the access control method may comprise determining a distance between the door operating device and the user terminal based on a received signal strength corresponding to a transmitted signal from at least one of the door operating device and the user terminal; determining whether the distance between the door operating device and the user terminal is within a first distance; establishing a communication connection between the door operating device and the user terminal when the distance between the door operating device and the user terminal is within the first distance; determining whether the distance between the door operating device and the user terminal is within a second distance; and obtaining open authentication information when the distance between the door operating device and the user terminal is within the second distance.

Abstract: A remote access control apparatus includes features for controlling an electro-mechanical actuator for locking or unlocking a door or gate mechanism in response to a signal from a wireless interface. The signal is generated by an application in communication with the access control apparatus via a wide area network or other electronic communication network. A managing user configures access for a guest via an online interface, which generates an executable addressed resource specifying conditions for entry. The managing user can grant access by enabling distribution of a link to the resource, which verifies the identity of the requesting device or user and transmits an access command to the lock controller if the request meets the user-specified conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are abstracted smart locker delivery operating systems communicatively coupled to a diverse array of smart locker devices via a flexibly configurable connector architecture.

Abstract: Systems and methods to authenticate a vehicle operator for an autonomous vehicle on a vehicle service platform are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining authentication request data indicative of an authentication request, the authentication request data including at least an operator identifier associated with the vehicle operator and a vehicle identifier associated with the autonomous vehicle. The method includes providing a service code associated with the authentication request to the autonomous vehicle. The method includes obtaining from a user device in response to providing the service code to the autonomous vehicle, operator data associated with the authentication request, the operator data including the service code. The method includes determining an authentication result associated with the authentication request based at least in part on the service code and the operator data. The method includes providing the authentication result to the user device.

Abstract: A crowd management system includes at least one local controller associated with an attraction area of an individual attraction within a theme park. The crowd management system includes a transceiver of the at least one local controller, where the transceiver receives guests data via wireless signals from guest-associated devices within a detection range of the local controller. The crowd management system includes a remote central controller in communication with the at least one local controller and the guest-associated device. The remote central controller receives the guest data from the at least one local controller and determines one or more crowd metrics of the individual attraction based on the guest data. The remote central controller generates an activity command based on the one or more crowd metrics. The remote central controller transmits the activity command to at least one guest-associated device of the guest-associated devices.

Abstract: A vehicular sensing system includes a sensing device disposed at a vehicle door of a vehicle. The sensing device includes a sensor element and at least one light emitting diode (LED) disposed at a circuit board. The sensing device is disposed behind a panel of the vehicle door of the vehicle, with the sensor element and the at least one LED being disposed at a light transmitting portion of the panel of the vehicle. The vehicular sensing system, responsive to processing at the controller of captured sensor data when the sensor element and the at least one LED are powered, determines a user input corresponding to a particular location and movement of a user's hand at or near the sensing device. The vehicular sensing system, responsive to determining a particular user input of a plurality of user inputs, provides an output.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present disclosure describe an RFID-enabled roofing accessory. The roofing accessory may include a roofing shingle, such as an asphalt roofing shingle. The roofing accessory may include an RFID tag incorporated thereon. The RFID tag may be adhered to the roofing accessories.

Abstract: This invention of Smart LOTO solves frequent safety violation of “Lock Out Tag Out” practice. While the violations often caused by poor human behavior of forgetting or ignoring the LOTO practice during maintenance, the Smart LOTO equipped with the following method and system to eliminate the human error: S1: Smart LOTO monitors the off signal from the energy source switch; S2: when Smart LOTO confirmed the energy source switch is in off position, the biometric data such as fingerprint or face recognition will be compared between the personnel who triggered and the data in the system, once authenticated, the self-locking mechanism will be activated to lock up the switch. S3: Smart LOTO will then upload Information such as Who, When, where, How Long wirelessly to the cloud platform for analysis purpose. This invention can enhance the overall safety aspect of the LOTO practice.

Abstract: A system for autonomous vehicle Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform consisting of 1) AI “health monitoring AI agent(s)” monitoring the health of parts of the “autonomous vehicles” or “manually driven vehicles” or the health of the entire “autonomous” or “manually-driven” vehicles; 2) e-commerce AI “negotiating” agents, including the back-end and the cloud computing infrastructure required for the AI agents working on behalf of the “autonomous” or manually-driven vehicles to find the best possible price through negotiations, auctions or futures trading for new or used “autonomous vehicles”, “autonomous vehicle” replacement parts, “autonomous vehicle” fuel, and/or “autonomous Vehicle” service providers; and 3) e-commerce AI “negotiating” agents, including the back-end and the cloud computing infrastructure required for the AI agents working on behalf of sellers to offer the best possible price through negotiations, auctions or futures trading for new or used “autonomous vehicles”, “autonomous vehicle” replace

Abstract: A method of detecting if a relay is present in a PEPS system for a vehicle is provided. The PEPS system includes a plurality of predefined subzones within one or more vehicle inclusion zones and the method includes the steps of: (a) transmitting a challenge signal including an LF telegram and CW signals from one or more antennas associated with the vehicle to a key fob, the CW signals being measured by the key fob; and (b) determining if CW signals measured by the key fob meet predetermined magnetic field strength values associated with one or more subzones from a plurality of predefined subzones, the predefined subzones being derived to accept the magnetic field distributions at localised positions within a valid inclusion zone and reject magnetic field distributions generated by a relay at a relay transmitter.

Abstract: A method for unlocking the lock using real-time wireless power supply includes proceeding with authentication identification of a powerless lock by an electronic key after pairing. Power is wirelessly supplied from the electronic key to the lock when the authentication identification starts or the authentication identification passes. The lock obtains the power wirelessly supplied from the lock to operate. When the authentication identification is identified as being successful, the electronic key outputs an unlocking command to the lock. The lock receiving the unlocking command proceeds with an unlocking operation using the power supplied wirelessly.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method are configured to prevent malfunction of a touch sensor in a vehicle door. The vehicle includes a transceiver for transmitting a searching signal to a smart key located outside the vehicle and receiving a response signal to the searching signal, at least one touch sensor mounted in a door of the vehicle to sense a touch input of a user in a capacitive scheme, and a controller that determines an approach direction of the smart key based on the response signal and controls to operate only a touch sensor installed in a door mapped to the approach direction among the at least one touch sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle control system comprises a portable terminal and a vehicle including a communication device and a drive device. When the drive device is in a non-actuation state and the communication device is in an inactivated state, the vehicle changes a state of the communication device from the inactivated state to an activated state when an activation condition is satisfied. The activation condition is satisfied when a user holding legitimate qualification exists within a communication possible range. When the drive device is in the non-actuation state, the vehicle changes the state of the communication device from the activated state to the inactivated state when an activation stop condition is satisfied. The activation stop condition is satisfied when an activation period in which the communication device is in the activated state reaches a predetermined period.

Abstract: A system is described for providing a user physical access to a facility. The system permits access to the facility via the user's mobile device, having a first radio-frequency communication device, by communicating with a reader device at the facility, the reader device having a second radio-frequency communication device. The system receives identifying information and a request to grant access to the facility from the mobile device. After an approval of the request, the system creates a plurality of readable access codes for a web-based browser or dedicated application on the mobile device. The user may then use the first radio-frequency communication device to communicate at least one of the plurality of readable access codes to the reader device. Upon successful communication, the system grants the user physical access to the facility at an access control point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a secure communication method, and the method may include: a sending terminal may generate data to be transmitted and determine encrypted data by encrypting the data to be transmitted using a preset encryption algorithm based on an encryption key. The encryption key may be obtained by a key exchange process between a smart door lock and a mobile terminal through a preset secure communication channel. The sending terminal may assign a unique identifier to the encrypted data and may send the encrypted data with a unique identifier to the receiving terminal, so that the receiving terminal may perform identity authentication on the encrypted data with the unique identifier and may decrypt the encrypted data based on the encryption key obtained by the key exchange process according to a result of the identity authentication.

Abstract: Systems and methods for message format communication among resource-constrained devices are generally described. In some examples, a first message sent by an edge computing device may be received. A determination may be made that the first message comprises a first data format identifier. A determination may be made that the first message comprises a first data format patch. A determination may be made that the first data format identifier was previously stored in a data structure in association with a first data format. In various examples, the first data format may be modified using the first data format patch to generate a first modified data format. The first modified data format may be stored in the data structure in association with the first data format identifier. In some examples, a payload of the first message may be read using the first modified data format.

Abstract: A vehicle security network design device may comprise: a level assigning unit for assigning an automobile safety integrity level (ASIL) which provides a risk management standard for each of a plurality of functional elements in a vehicle that is at least temporarily implemented by a processor; a calculation unit for calculating device's controllability with respect to each of the plurality of functional elements on the basis of a connection structure between the plurality of functional elements and a difference value of the ASIL; and a management unit for generating a risk analysis model of a plurality of functional elements.

Abstract: Secure passcode-triggered wireless communication pairing of a mobile device with an electronic lock is provided. The passcode is a limited-use (e.g., one time use, useful for a limited time span) pairing passcode that may be generated at the electronic lock or by an application executing on an administrative user's mobile device that can be communicated to a guest user as part of an invitation to connect to the electronic lock. The pairing passcode is not a lock actuation passcode and cannot be used to actuate the electronic lock from a locked to an unlocked position. Rather, the pairing passcode enables the guest user to pair a mobile device with the electronic lock and, once paired, to use an application executing on the guest user's mobile device to actuate the electronic lock.