Abstract: Embodiments are described herein for systems and methods for continuously monitoring an electronic device to determine if tampering is possibly occurring with respect to the electronic device. For example, in certain embodiments, a hardware monitoring device may be configured to be communicatively coupled to the electronic device, and to transmit a command signal indicative of a network connectivity alarm to the electronic device in response to detecting that the hardware monitoring device has lost connection with a communication network. In addition, in certain embodiments, the hardware monitoring device may also be configured to indirectly couple the electronic device to a power source, and to transmit a command signal indicative of a tampering alarm in response to detecting that the hardware monitoring device has lost connection with the power source.

Abstract: A personal security alarm system includes a device that is worn by a person that senses contact with the person. The device is configured to be placed between a garment worn by the person and the person's body. If the contact between the device and person's body is lost, the device initiates an alarm process through a mobile device (such as a smart phone) carried by the person. The fact that the device is clipped or otherwise held between the person's clothing and body facilitates initiation of the alarm process if the person's clothing, and in particular the garment to which the device is coupled, is removed from the person, as may happen in an attack on the person by another.

Abstract: A wearable protection device including at least one inflatable member designed to move between a rest condition in a deflated status and an operating condition in an inflated status, and an inflator device designed to be coupled to the at least one inflatable member for inflating said at least one inflatable member once the inflator device is triggered. The wearable protection device includes a safety device designed to signal an unsafe state of the wearable protection device if the inflator device is decoupled or not properly coupled to said at least one inflatable member.

Abstract: A device locator mode or find my device (FMD) mode can allow a lost, stolen, or misplaced mobile device to be located. The FMD mode can be enabled or disabled on a mobile device. Sometimes thieves or unauthorized parties attempt to disable the FMD mode. To prevent this, the mobile device can transmit a unique device identifier to a remote server. The remote server can link the device identifier to a cloud-based user account associated with the user of the mobile device. Before an FMD mode is disabled on the mobile device, before the content or settings can be erased, and/or before a mobile device is permitted to be activated/reactivated, a user of the mobile device can be challenged for the credentials of the cloud-based user account. If valid credentials are provided, FMD can be disabled, the content or settings can be reset, and/or the device can be activated/reactivated.

Abstract: A device locator mode or find my device (FMD) mode can allow a lost, stolen, or misplaced mobile device to be located. The FMD mode can be enabled or disabled on a mobile device. Sometimes thieves or unauthorized parties attempt to disable the FMD mode. To prevent this, the mobile device can transmit a unique device identifier to a remote server. The remote server can link the device identifier to a cloud-based user account associated with the user of the mobile device. Before an FMD mode is disabled on the mobile device, before the content or settings can be erased, and/or before a mobile device is permitted to be activated/reactivated, a user of the mobile device can be challenged for the credentials of the cloud-based user account. If valid credentials are provided, FMD can be disabled, the content or settings can be reset, and/or the device can be activated/reactivated.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a beacon that is used to verify a location of a user and provide access to a secure location (e.g., a locked building). The beacon includes a radio frequency reader which communicates with a tag (e.g., an NFC or RFID tag) disposed on a same surface as the beacon. For example, the beacon may cover the tag on the surface (e.g., a wall next to a locked door or access point into the secure location). The reader in the beacon can periodically perform a read cycle to identify the presence of the tag to ensure the beacon has not been removed. If during one or more cycles the reader does not detect the tag, the beacon can deactivate the beacon and no longer transmit the location verification code.

Abstract: Technology for a device operable for secured user access is described. The technology can comprise one or more processors. The device can be configured to identify an intruder indicator, wherein the intruder indicator can indicate that an intruder has been detected in a proximity of either the local device or a remote device in communication with the local device. The device can be configured to activate one or more privacy filters at the local device. The device can be configured to encode data based on the one or more privacy filters.

Abstract: An approach is provided to protect a portable electronic device from use by an unauthorized user. The approach activates an anti-theft system at a stationary portable electronic device. After the system is activated, if a motion of the portable electronic device is detected then the system performs one or more responsive security actions, such as sounding an audible alarm. When the system is activated, the anti-theft system is disabled when valid authentication data is entered by the user at the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a theft sensing system for sensing a theft of a fusion splicer by using an information terminal. The system includes a wireless communication unit that enables the fusion splicer to perform wireless communication with the information terminal, an authentication processing unit that performs an authentication process such that the fusion splicer and the information terminal are wirelessly connected to each other, an acquisition unit that acquires wireless situation data between the fusion splicer and the information terminal which are wirelessly connected to each other, a decision unit that decides whether the fusion splicer moves in a direction away from the information terminal based on a change in the wireless situation data acquired by the acquisition unit, and a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification process in the information terminal when the decision unit decides that the fusion splicer moves in the direction away from the information terminal.

Abstract: A radio frequency device utilizing an antenna having a single antenna structure resonant on multiple resonant frequency ranges. The antenna can be configured to operate within multiple frequency ranges for communication according to respective protocols associated with the respective frequency ranges.

Abstract: A gaming machine is provided having a cabinet with one or more technician accessible and normally locked compartments that include respective compartment service lights. A respective gaming power supply node is provided in at least one of the compartments where power is supplied to that node for a limited time during servicing. In order to allow for long durations of service lighting in the compartment, a service backup battery is added to the compartment. A power selecting circuit is employed to automatically select either the service backup battery or the gaming power supply node for supplying power to service lights in the compartment.

Abstract: A library book reservation method based on ultra high frequency RFID technology, including the following steps: step 1, using an RFID tag adhered on each book by using an RFID reading device, wherein the information read by the RFID reading device corresponding to each group of books includes ID information id of the tags, collecting the phase difference ? of the current tag, collecting the current time t of the current tag, and using Tag=<id, t, ?> to represent the read information of the RFID reading device corresponding to each group of books; step 2, sorting triples; and step 3, obtaining a phase change rule of the books, establishing a model, and analyzing the position relation between an RFID antenna and the books to sort the books.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and/or device to scrape a hard disk drive (HDD) to completely and permanently erase, remove, and/or destroy digital and/or electronic data and/or information stored on and/or written to the HDD without using and/or necessitating the use of external induction. The apparatus includes a first part of a HDD scrapper mounted on an arm of the HDD and a second part of the HDD scrapper mounted on a scrapper head. The apparatus also includes a turner that simultaneously permits a turning operation of magnetic platters of the HDD and the HDD scrapper. The first part, the second part, the arm, the scrapper head, the turner, and the magnetic platters are included in an enclosure of the HDD.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle for public rental, comprising a vehicle body, the vehicle body is provided with a pickproof device, and the pickproof device comprises a detector and a controller; the detector is configured to detect characteristic information; and the controller is coupled to the detector and configured to determine whether the vehicle is in an abnormal state according to the characteristic information.

Abstract: In an approach for notifying a user of a location of a device, a processor receives a first location of a first device. A processor determines that the first device has been separated from a user of the first device. A processor determines a second device located at, within a first predetermined threshold, the first location. A processor sends a first notification to the second device, wherein the notification includes, at least, that the first device is located nearby.

Abstract: A system for controlling, monitoring, and recording of wireless telecommunications services associated with penal institutions is provided comprising a portable electronic device and application executing on the device that present a listing of available call destinations based on receiving a first instruction from a first authorized party possessing the device. The application receives a second instruction comprising a choice of a first call destination from the listing. The application transmits a third instruction requesting connection with the destination and joins a second authorized party associated with the first call destination in a first voice session. The application joins the first authorized party to the first session. The application further joins the first party to a second voice session initiated by the second party based on determining that the second party initiated the second session from the first destination.

Abstract: A tracking server stores information identifying one or more community mobile devices and information identifying one or more tracking devices within a proximity of each of the one or more community mobile devices. The tracking server receives a tracking device request from a mobile device. The tracking device request includes information identifying a tracking device and configuration instructions for configuring the tracking device. The tracking server identifies a community mobile device from the one or more community mobile devices within a proximity of the tracking device. The tracking server sends the tracking device request to the identified community mobile device. The identified community mobile device is configured to forward the tracking device request to the tracking device and the tracking device is configured to re-configure the tracking device based on the configuration instructions included in the tracking device request.

Abstract: A shaft antenna system for mobile communication comprises an antenna housing into which at least one antenna is introduced or can be introduced. A support frame has an insertion opening and a circumferential wall by which a receptacle space is bounded. The receptacle space is accessible from the insertion opening, and the antenna housing is arranged in the receptacle space. A termination cover assembly closes off the insertion opening. The termination cover assembly is supported at its edge region at least indirectly on the support frame. An underside of the termination cover assembly covers an upper side of the antenna housing. The antenna housing is supported at least indirectly on the support frame via at least one force storage device. The force storage device comprises at least one foam module which has elastic, resilient and damping properties, to hold the upper side of the antenna housing is pressed against the underside of the termination cover assembly.

Abstract: A radio frequency device utilizing an antenna having a single antenna structure resonant on multiple resonant frequency ranges. The antenna can be configured to operate within multiple frequency ranges for communication according to respective protocols associated with the respective frequency ranges.

Abstract: A key entry device including a housing, a keypad array disposed within the housing and including a plurality of keys, a key contact array disposed within the housing below the keypad array and including a plurality of contact pairs, a dome array underlying the keypad array and the key contact array and including a plurality of domes, and a protrusion array underlying the dome array and including a plurality of protrusions, whereby depression of one of the plurality of keys of the keypad array causes a corresponding one of the domes of the dome array to be displaced downwardly and to be deformed by pushing engagement with a corresponding one of the protrusions of the protrusion array into contact with at least one of the contact pairs of the key contact array.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing internet access to residents of a controlled-environment facility. There are significant dangers associated with provide such residents with Internet access due to their criminal history. However, through the generation, updating and application of strict browsing restrictions, as well as the authentication of multiple forms of identifying information, Internet access can be provided to those residents safely and securely.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a housing with a first and at least one second opening state, an opening detector, and a first installation position and at least one second installation position for the opening detector, wherein the opening detector, if it is arranged on the first installation position, detects the first, as well as the at least one second opening state, and the opening detector, if it is arranged on the at least one second installation position, only detects the at least one second opening state.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a device, including: a memory that stores data; an indicator element; a proximity sensor; and a processor that is operatively coupled to the memory, and the indicator element, the processor: responding, in connected state, to an indication by the proximity element with an output to the indicator element. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A cable lock (10), including: a cable (16), for locking an object (26) thereby; a first, being the internal peripheral electric conductor (54B), surrounding the cable (16); a peripheral insulating layer (22), surrounding the first peripheral electric conductor (54B); a second, being the external peripheral electric conductor (54A), surrounding the peripheral insulating layer (22); and an electrical circuit (62), for alerting (56) once any region (58A) of the second peripheral electric conductor (54A) electrically contacts an adjacent region (14A) of the first peripheral electric conductor (54B), by crossing the peripheral insulating layer (22), thereby a blade (28) pressing on the second peripheral electric conductor (54A) induces the electrical contact of the second peripheral electric conductor (54A) with the first peripheral electric conductor (54B), thereby the electrical circuit (62) alerts (56) prior to cutting the cable (16).

Abstract: A theft resistant handbag assembly for thwarting purse snatchers includes a shell, a trigger, and an antitheft module, which is operationally coupled to an actuator and comprises an alarm and a heater. The shell, which defines an interior space, has a top that is open. A handle that is coupled to the shell is configured for a user to carry the shell. A line is coupled to and extends between the trigger and a wrist strap, which is configured to position around a wrist of the user. Decoupling of the trigger, which is removably coupled to the actuator, activates the actuator. In an event the shell is snatched, the line is positioned to pull the trigger to decouple it from the actuator, positioning the actuator to actuate the alarm, to sound to draw attention to a purse snatcher, and the heater so that the purse snatcher drops the shell.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems that interact with users to provide access to media appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, an entertainment system in a location is configured to provide jukebox-related and entertainment system mediated services that are accessible from within and from the outside of the location, and provide (1) attract or flight media operations, (2) browsing services, and/or (3) search screens appropriate to and/or customized for a particular user using the entertainment system, the location at which the entertainment system is being accessed, and/or a predefined event. Such screens may be provided with a three-dimensional look-and-feel in certain exemplary embodiments.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying individuals using contraband communications devices in a controlled-environment facility are disclosed. Wireless communications are intercepted using a plurality of access points positioned at different locations within the controlled-environment facility. All wireless communications are blocked in a first group of locations, and individuals assigned to the first group of locations are identified. Some or all wireless communications are allowed in a second group of locations. Individuals are identified as possible contraband sources if they move from the first group of locations to one of the second group of locations after wireless communications are allowed in the second group of locations.

Abstract: Tracking devices can be associated with safe zones, smart zones, and high risk zones. Safe zones correspond to regions where a likelihood that a tracking device is lost within the safe zone is lower than outside the safe zone. High risk zones correspond to regions where a likelihood that a tracking device is lost within the high risk zone is higher than outside the high risk zone. Smart zones correspond to an expected tracking device, mobile device, or user behavior. Home areas are geographic regions in which a user resides, and travel areas are geographic regions in which a user does not reside. A tracking device can be configured to operate in a mode selected based on a presence of the tracking device within a safe zone, a smart zone, a high risk zone, a home area, or a travel area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an RFID device that includes a motion sensing mechanism. The motion sensing mechanism is adapted to sense motion of the RFID device and then selectively allow or restrict the RFID device's ability to transmit messages, which may include sensitive data, when the RFID device is placed in an RF field. Thus, the motion sensing mechanism is utilized to control access to data on the RFID device to only instances when the holder of the RFID device moves the RFID device in a predefined sequence of motion(s).

Abstract: A communication adapter 31 for conducting radio communication between a portable machining device 1 and a dust collector 40, such that the dust collector 40 may operate synchronously with the portable machining device 1 with respect to a start/stop operation when performing a cutting task is detachably incorporated in a handle 20 of the portable machining device 1. Because of this arrangement, a high level of dust-proof ability as well as ease of maneuverability in attaching and detaching the communication adapter 31 can be achieved.

Abstract: A device for detecting steering wheel contact comprises at least a first electrode (12) which is provided in a steering wheel (10) and which forms, together with a human body acting as a second electrode and a dielectric situated therebetween, at least one sensor capacitor (26). The device also comprises an evaluation circuit (24) having a reference capacitor (30) of known capacitance which can be connected parallel to the sensor capacitor (26), a direct current voltage source (34) which can be connected to the reference capacitor (30), and a measuring device for measuring the voltage at the reference capacitor (30).

Abstract: An electronic lock controlled by a solenoid for mounting accessories to a firearm that can be selectively and remotely actuated by an authorized user so that the accessory cannot be removed without the consent of the user. Further features of the present invention include a firearm accessory being locked electronically to a firearm that includes cameras, round frequency detection, lasers, lights, speakers, microphones sensors, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, cellular, and/or microphones and the like.

Abstract: A dynamic transaction card that includes a transaction card having a number of layers, each of which may be interconnected to one another. For example, a dynamic transaction card may include an outer layer, a potting layer, a sensor layer that may be utilized to activate a dynamic transaction card by authenticating the card user as authorized to use the card through user authentication input recognition, which may be gesture and voice recognition processing, a display layer (including, for example, LEDs, a dot matrix display, and the like), a microcontroller storing firmware, Java applets, Java applet integration, and the like, an EMV™ chip, an energy storage component, one or more antenna (e.g., Bluetooth™ antenna, NFC antenna, and the like), a power management component, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB), a chassis, and/or a card backing layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for securing electronic devices. The method includes identifying a plurality of electronic devices. The plurality of electronic devices includes at least one stationary device connected to a home network and at least one personal device associated with the home network. The method also includes monitoring the home network for a presence event. The method also includes, responsive to an occurrence of the presence event, determining after a predetermined period of time whether one of the at least one personal device is present. The method also includes locking or unlocking the at least one stationary device when none of the at least one personal device is present.

Abstract: An imaging tool creates a first image of a scene and a second image of the scene taken after the first image. An RF tag reader receives data from an RF tag associated with the scene. A 3D representation of a change in the scene is created based on the first image, the second image, and the data from the RF tag.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and methods for monitoring an electronic device with an alarm state and responding to an alarm state on the device based upon a location of a respondent and more specifically, the present invention includes monitoring a security or intrusion detection system and communicating via an IP network to a controller with a user defined profile of responses.

Abstract: A radio frequency device utilizing an antenna having a single antenna structure resonant on multiple resonant frequency ranges. The antenna can be configured to operate within multiple frequency ranges for communication according to respective protocols associated with the respective frequency ranges.

Abstract: A tamper-proof bolt-seal incorporating a unique identification tamper detection sensor that cannot be restored or duplicated after the bolt. The sensor employs a resistive sensor wire embedded in the bolt. The resistive sensor wire has a randomized length to enable a unique resistive value for that sensor. The resistive value of the sensor is combined with an electronic identification code to create the unique seal identification for the tamper detection sensor, therefore giving the bolt a seal identification that is unique and that cannot be restored or duplicated.

Abstract: An intelligent anti-theft zipper includes a zipper tape, a zipper head and an intelligent anti-theft module. The intelligent anti-theft module includes a control signal switch, an alarm unit and a power supply. The control signal switch includes a first switch component and a second switch component cooperating with each other. The first switch component is fixed on the zipper head; the second switch component is fixed on the zipper tape or an object mounted with the zipper, the installation position of the second switch component corresponds to the position of the zipper head when the zipper is fully closed. The control signal switch generates and outputs a control signal to the alarm unit to provide an alarm when the first switch component deviates from the second switch component for a predetermined distance.

Abstract: An RFID tag is attached to or embedded in an object and used for determining the position of the object. The RFID tag includes a controller and an energy harvester coupled to the controller. The controller provides object position information to a host device by sending ping signals to the host device. The energy harvester harvests RF energy from WLANs, converts the RF energy to DC power, and supplies the DC power to the RFID tag.

Abstract: A computer program product for being executed on a computer causes an information processing apparatus to execute a process including reading an image data item from an image storage unit, and reading object information from an object information storage unit in which the object information relating to an object shown in the image data item is stored in association with identification information for identifying the object; displaying, by a display device, the image data items that have been read and the object information; accepting a selection of the object based on the object information, and accepting a specification of a position of the object with respect to the image data item; and displaying, in association with each other, the specified positions of the objects that have the same identification information, among the objects shown in different image data items for which the specifications of the positions have been accepted.

Abstract: In an approach for notifying a user of a location of a device, a processor receives a first location of a first device. A processor determines that the first device has been separated from a user of the first device. A processor determines a second device located at, within a first predetermined threshold, the first location. A processor sends a first notification to the second device, wherein the notification includes, at least, that the first device is located nearby.

Abstract: In the present invention a touch screen display optionally connected to a piece of monitoring equipment is configured with a calibration procedure that can be initiated directly through the screen of the touch screen display by the operator performing a predetermined pattern of points of contact with the screen. The calibration procedure uses the pattern of points of contact with the screen to calibrate the touch screen display, as well as to initiate the procedure.

Abstract: A steering switch device, which is mounted on a steering wheel, includes a linear switch that includes a hollow insulator having restorability and two electrode wires arranged spirally along an inner surface of a hollow part in the hollow insulator while being kept not in contact with each other, wherein a winding pitch coiling spirally the electrode wires is at least not more than 10 mm, and a detecting device that detects a press of the linear switch by sensing a contact of the electrode wires. The linear switch is arranged so as to be along at least part of a surface of the steering wheel.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus for processing information according to a command, including: an acceptor which repeatedly accepts an operation to designate a plurality of command elements of said command, said acceptor repeatedly performing to designate each of said command elements of said command; a determiner which determines whether or not a command satisfies an execution allowable condition after said acceptor accepts the operation designating the command element, wherein the determination of whether the command satisfies the execution allowable condition does not depend on an order of the repeated accepting processes by said acceptor or a sequence in which the command elements are designed in the repeated accepting processes by said acceptor; and an information processor which executes, when said determiner determines that the command satisfies the execution allowable condition, processing information according to said command.

Abstract: An apparatus for calibrating an eye tracking system of a head mounted display displays a moving object in a scene visible through the head mounted display. The object is displayed progressively at a plurality of different points (P) at corresponding different times (T). While the object is at a first point of the plurality of different points in time, the apparatus determines whether an offset between the point P and an eye gaze point (E) satisfies a threshold. The eye-gaze point (E) corresponds to a point where a user is determined to be gazing by the eye tracking system. If the threshold is not satisfied, the apparatus performs a calibration of the eye tracking system when the object is at a second point of the plurality of different points in time. The apparatus then repeats the determining step when the object is at a third point of the plurality of different points in time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.

Abstract: A method of monitoring biometric data for an individual includes sensing a biometric parameter of the individual with a sensor carried by the individual. The method further comprises detecting that the individual has moved within a predetermined range of a fixed display device, and then wirelessly transmitting the sensed biometric parameter to a receiver associated with the fixed display device after the detection that the individual has moved within the predetermined range. The sensed biometric parameter of the individual is then displayed on the fixed display device. Thereafter, the fixed display device detects that the individual has moved outside of the predetermined range and removes the sensed biometric parameter of the individual from the fixed display device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an RFID device that includes a motion sensing mechanism. The motion sensing mechanism is adapted to sense motion of the RFID device and then selectively allow or restrict the RFID device's ability to transmit messages, which may include sensitive data, when the RFID device is placed in an RF field. Thus, the motion sensing mechanism is utilized to control access to data on the RFID device to only instances when the holder of the RFID device moves the RFID device in a predefined sequence of motion(s).

Abstract: A method of monitoring biometric data for an individual includes detecting that the individual has moved within a predetermined range of a fixed display device. The method further includes wirelessly receiving a sensed biometric parameter of the individual at a receiver associated with the fixed display device. After determining that the individual has moved within the predetermined range and that the sensed biometric parameter is an authorized parameter for display based on a user profile of the individual, the sensed biometric parameter is displayed on the fixed display device. The method further includes detecting that the individual has moved outside of the predetermined range, and removing the sensed biometric parameter from the fixed display device.