Operation And Control Patents (Class 70/263)
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Patent number: 7702913Abstract: An interactive system for managing access via a communications network by one or more Device-Users and Database-Users with regard to at least one secured Location and an entry control Device assignable for use in gaining access to the Location by the one or more Device-Users. The system may include a searchable database configured to store information on at least one of the secured Location, the one or more Device-Users, the one or more Database-Users or the entry control Device. Software is configured to produce a real time activity report on a selected portion of the stored information during a time period selected by the one or more Database-Users.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Shield Security Systems, LLCInventors: Scott M. Serani, Leslie S. McMillin, Charles D. Blish, III
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Publication number: 20100077804Abstract: A locking device for a trunk in a vehicle. The locking device includes a latch configured to change a state of the trunk between locked and unlocked, and a lever configured to drive the latch to an open position. The locking device further includes a lock knob configured to be disposed outward of a vehicle body to visually determine from an outside of the vehicle whether the trunk is in the locked state or the unlocked state. The lock knob is further configured to be selectively placed in a locked position. In the locked position, the trunk is configured to be brought into the locked state by prohibiting the latch from being driven to an open position. The lock knob is further configured to be selectively placed in an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the trunk is configured to be brought into the unlocked state by enabling the latch to be driven to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Yoshiaki Takeuchi, Katsuhisa Yamada, Tsuguhito Ichiriki, Hiroshi Nishijima, Koichi Nozoe
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Publication number: 20100071424Abstract: An electric lock for a glove box lid closed when a lock member is engaged with a fastening portion and allowed to open when the lock member is disengaged from the fastening portion. The electric lock includes an operation unit operated by a vehicle occupant when opening the glove box lid. A verification unit performs verification of the vehicle occupant. A lock release member pushes the lock member and separates the lock member from the fastening portion when the operation unit is operated in a state in which the verification is established. A disconnection unit integrally connects the operation unit and lock release member when verification is established and disconnects the operation unit and lock release member when not established. When verification is not established, a control unit prohibits the disconnection unit from integrally connecting the operation unit and lock release member to disable opening of the glove box lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHOInventor: Hiroshi TSURUTA
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Publication number: 20100031714Abstract: The invention provides an electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes a locking mechanism, a credential reader, and a programmable control circuit. The locking mechanism is coupled to the door and is movable between a locked position in which the door is inhibited from opening and an unlocked position in which the door is free to open. The credential reader is coupled to the door and is operable to read a credential. The programmable control circuit is coupled to the door and is operable to move the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position at least partially in response to the read credential. The programmable control circuit is selectively programmed to move the locking mechanism to a pre-selected either one of the locked position and the unlocked position in response to a failure signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: James W. Brown, Gustavo L. Sumcad, Ronald Taylor
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Publication number: 20090273440Abstract: The present invention provides for a handle set for a lock with a latch, the handle set having an authentication circuit and actuator in the interior handle that allow access to authenticated transponders. The present invention also provides a device and method for transmitting a rotational movement and force in an electronic lock, wherein the transmission takes place in a coupled state and not in a decoupled state and wherein the transmission of force does not damage an actuator that requires little energy to change between the coupled and decoupled states. A coupling cartridge of an electronic lock can easily be handed. The electronic lock can be retrofitted in installed mortise locks and used with cylindrical locks. The electronic lock can include a security feature that prohibits the electronic lock from changing between the coupled and decoupled states.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: James S. Marschalek, Warren A. Simonsen, Ludger Voss, Herbert Meyerle, Norbert Voss, Stefan Parhofer
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Publication number: 20090266673Abstract: An electronic lock for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating connecting members, each being fixedly mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position; and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting members together when engaged in the lockable position, the securing assembly comprising a movable locking member operatively associated to the first connecting member, a locking aperture defined in the second connecting member, the locking aperture being adapted for receiving the movable locking member when the connecting members are engaged together in the lockable position; an actuator operatively coupled to the movable locking member for actuating the movable locking member between an unlocked position enabling disengagement of the first and second connecting members and a locked position wherein the movable locking member engages the loType: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Societe en commandite Stationnement de MontrealInventors: Michel DALLAIRE, Charles Ibrahim KHAIRALLAH
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Publication number: 20090229326Abstract: Electromechanical lock and its operation method. The lock includes a power transmission mechanism to receive mechanical power produced by a user of the lock; a generator to produce electric power from the mechanical power; an electronic circuit, powered by the electric power, coupleable with a key, to read data from the key, and to issue an open command provided that the data matches a predetermined criterion; an actuator, powered by the electric power, to receive the open command, and to set the lock in a mechanically openable state; and a threshold device to control the power transmission mechanism so that a mechanical tension rises until a predetermined force threshold is exceeded, whereupon the mechanical tension transforms to an action producing the mechanical power received by the power transmission mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Mika Pukari, Hannu Jokinen
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Publication number: 20090211316Abstract: A time limited restraint device. After a predetermined time, a cutter of the time limited restraint device cuts a restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Frank Butler, William G. Rusher, Philip J. Ufkes
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Publication number: 20090211319Abstract: A cylinder lock insert 10 has a manually operable knob 14 which is used to operate a lock bolt 6 of a rim lock 8 or the like. The knob 14 substantially encloses a lock input means 30 which is preferably a finger or thumb print recognition device. Correct user input causes a controller to engage a solenoid operated clutch 16 which in turn allows torque from the manual turning of knob 14 to be transmitted to the mechanism of the bolt 6. The lock may be rechargeable by means of a solar cell 34 and/or a knob operated dynamo (74 FIG. 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Scott Alexander McCormack
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Publication number: 20090183541Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (10) operable to control access to different physical spaces, each provided with an electrical locking device (121, . . . , 12n), with the aid of a programmable, mobile unit (14). The system (10) comprises an authority means (16) operable to issue access rights connected to the programmable, mobile unit (14) in the form of an authorizing data (AD), which authorizing data (AD) is sent to an authorization means (18) connected to the authority means (16), and operable to generate an alpha-numerical key for the mobile unit (14), and to send the alpha-numerical key and a unique identifier of the mobile unit (14) to an operator (20), which is connected to the authorization means (18). The operator (20) is operable to send the alpha-numerical key to the mobile unit (14) identified by the unique identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Babak Sadighi, Ling Cao, Ludwig Seitz
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Publication number: 20090178449Abstract: A lock body includes a bolt and a follower that is functionally connectable with the bolt to control the position of the bolt, and a driver. The driver is connectable with the follower to convey force turning the driver to the follower. Furthermore, the lock body includes an electric motor to operate as a power source for changing the locking state of the lock body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: ABLOY OYInventor: Juha Raatikainen
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Publication number: 20090165682Abstract: A safe including a safe controller coupled to a data transfer port is provided. The safe controller is configured to selectively enable device data to pass through the data transfer port when a valid code is received by the safe controller. A system for controlling data communications with an internal device in a safe is also provided. The system includes an external computing device configured to execute a series of instructions, and a safe. The safe includes a data transfer port coupled to the external computing device and the internal device. The safe also includes a safe controller coupled to the data transfer port, wherein the safe controller is configured to selectively enable communication between the external computing device and the internal device when a valid code is received by the safe controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Scott Osiecki, James A. McLean
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Patent number: 7553237Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a cabinet having a top box mounted on a main body. The top box has a door for allowing user access to an inner area of the top box. A lock assembly in the top box locks/unlocks the door and a release assembly in the main body operates the lock assembly. The lock assembly and the release assembly are configured to automatically engage one another when the top box is mounted on the main body. Thus, no manual connection is needed between the two assemblies and the lock assembly may be preinstalled independently of the release assembly. Moreover, any suitable top box design may be used with the lock assembly, and any suitable main body design may be used with the release assembly. This allows the top box to be selected much later in an assembly process than previously possible.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Frank E. Rodriguez, Gregory J. Tastad
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Patent number: 7550867Abstract: A safety system for a locking device of a motor vehicle includes a unit control device which has at least one power switch for controlling an electromechanical unit in a blocking state, a central control device including signal links to the unit control device and further unit control devices of the motor vehicle, at least the electromechanical unit being controllable through the central control device via the signal links, and an electrical lead connection which is independent of the signal links. The unit control device is connected to the central control device through the independent electrical lead connection. A potential of a control connection of the power switch or a power connection of the unit control device is controllable by the central control device via the independent electrical lead connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KGInventor: Roland Kalb
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Publication number: 20090151406Abstract: The electronic tag of the present invention is mounted under the door holder on the front and right side of the container and the lock bolt on the electronic tag is inserted into the holes of the container door handle and the door seal turnover panel. The lock cap screws to the lock bolt tightly, so that the lock bolt can not be pulled out from the electronic tag. The electronic tag adopts RFID technique, GPS satellite positing and identifying technique and un-touching approach switch door seal technique. When the lock cap screws onto the lock bolt, the door closing information is recorded; when the lock cap screws out from the lock bolt, the door opening information is recorded. The present invention identifies, reads and writes the freight information, logistics information, door seal information of the container through the electronic tag in an un-touching manner. The electronic tag has large storage volume, long life span, and good security.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Qifan Bao, Jianhua Li, Yongxiang Gao, Tinglong Dong
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Publication number: 20090090148Abstract: A lock sensor detection system for detecting when a door latch assembly is in a locked condition and in engagement with a door jamb includes a circuit having an open and closed condition. The circuit is in the closed condition when the door latch assembly is in the locked condition and in engagement with the door jamb. An actuator, preferably a magnet, is adapted to be disposed in the door jamb for actuating a circuit, preferably a magnetic circuit, when the circuit is in the closed condition and the door latch assembly engages the door jamb. A signal emitting component is disposed within and operatively connected to the door latch assembly for providing a signal in response to the circuit being in the closed and actuated conditions indicating that the door latch assembly is in an engaged and locked condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Adam Kollin, Matthew Marko
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Publication number: 20090064743Abstract: A tree stand lock apparatus comprises a ratchet buckle part and a wire rope part. The ratchet buckle part comprises a spool with a transaxial bore, a ratcheting lever handle, a locking means and a base affixed to a hook. The wire rope part comprises a wire rope, one end of which is affixed to a hook. The lock may be employed by wrapping the wire rope around a portion of a tree stand, hooking the hook of the rope to the hook of the ratchet buckle and threading the wire rope through the transaxial bore. The ratchet buckle is operated to render the wire rope taut and the buckle is locked in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Benjamin Ray Gee
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Patent number: 7489231Abstract: An electromagnetic wave reception device includes: a input reception portion for detecting an input electromagnetic wave transmitted from a transmission terminal at a predetermined timing and receiving the input electromagnetic wave; a lock control portion for unlocking or locking a locking mechanism, according to the input electromagnetic wave received by the input reception portion; and a timing change portion for changing the timing at which the input reception section detects the input electromagnetic wave, according to time zones. This structure provides an electromagnetic wave reception device capable of not affecting the convenience of the user while reducing the power consumption in receiving the input electromagnetic wave transmitted from the transmission terminal (e.g. a remote controller).Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Eiji Kadouchi, Ichiro Maki
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Publication number: 20090031766Abstract: An object securing system consisting of at least one station with docking, identification and registration means as well as objects fitted with compatible docking, identification and registration means is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Anatoli Stobbe
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Patent number: 7471191Abstract: An automatic cycle storage system comprising cycles, each of which carries a blocking device and an electronic circuit; a cycle storage area serving to receive the cycles while they are not being used; and a control device adapted to authorize, selectively, cycles to be borrowed from the storage area. The control device and the cycle are each provided with a respective short-range wireless communications interface, and the cycle includes an electrical lock device adapted to lock the blocking device in the blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: J. C. Decaux SAInventor: Jacques Le Gars
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Publication number: 20080276671Abstract: A locking box for valuables includes a wire winding box, a winding control assembly and a lock. The wire winding box has a fastening seat at a lower end that includes an upper fastening disk and a lower fastening disk. The winding control assembly is hinged on the wire winding box and includes a wire wheel, an elastic element and a holding board. The elastic element is held on an eccentric shaft of the holding board and hinged on one end of the wire wheel. The lock can be held inside or outside the wire winding box and has a screw at one end to couple or disengage with a detection terminal of the wire winding box and a connection bar at another end to fasten to a threading wire which chain locks valuables and is latched on or disengaged with a lock plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Chien-Chih Lu
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Publication number: 20080236220Abstract: The system includes, inside the tool, an electronic module for locking/unlocking the tool, in order to block or authorise its use and, inside a control station, a control module for the tool's locking/unlocking module designed to switch it from the locked state (i1) to the unlocked state (I0). The system applies well to tools for sealing, nailing and other similar applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: SOCIETE DE PROSPECTION ET D'INVENTIONS TECHNIQUES SPITInventors: Pierrick Calvet, Nicolas Guihard, Florent La Bella, Pascale Grandjean
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Patent number: 7391319Abstract: A wireless fire alarm door unlocking system includes a remote alarm panel interface to receive information from a central alarm panel interface over an RF channel. The central alarm panel interface monitors an output from an alarm control panel and, when an alarm condition is asserted, initiates an unlock signal that is sent to the remote alarm panel interface. It in turn causes the door with which it is associated to unconditionally release to allow unimpeded entrance and exit. The system also monitors the status of the remove alarm panel interface and raises an alert in the event of a malfunction. The interface may be implemented as a hardware and software modification to an access control system or as separate components that coexist with an access control system on a non-interfering basis.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Inventor: Ethan A. Walker
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Publication number: 20080136585Abstract: A key fob with a housing into which a deadbolt key is mounted such that the shank protrudes therefrom, enabling a user to turn the housing and cause the key to lock or unlock the door. Within the keyfob are a pair of switches or other sensing means configured to close on either the turning of the housing in a first (clockwise) direction or a second (counterclockwise) direction. Based on the direction the housing is turned, either a first coded signal or a second coded signal is transmitted to a control panel. The control panel will then either arm or disarm the security system based on how it has been programmed during installation. This enables the user to easily arm the system when the door is being locked and disarm the system when the door is being unlocked without requiring a separate action on the part of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Kenneth G. Eskildsen, Robert E. Lee, David S. Zakrewski
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Publication number: 20080134735Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed, the lock mechanism having a rotary latch configured for rotation between a locked position and an unlocked position, the rotary latch rotating in a first plane and the rotary latch is retained in the locked position after it has been rotated into the locked position from the unlocked position, the rotary latch being spring biased into the unlocked position by a biasing member; and a first lock mechanism for releasing the rotary latch from the locked position after actuation of the first lock mechanism, the biasing member rotating the rotary latch into the unlocked position, the rotary latch being capable of being manipulated back into the locked position from the unlocked position after release by the first locking mechanism and the first locking mechanism must be reset in order to once again release the rotary latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Michael Gallo, Steve Sanelli
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Patent number: 7336001Abstract: A door lock control device prevents deterioration in anti-theft property of a vehicle by restricting unjust cancellation of a locked state of a door of the vehicle. In-vehicle operation detecting means detects a predetermined operation performed in a compartment of the vehicle. Locked state canceling means cancels the locked state of the door when the predetermined operation is detected by the in-vehicle operation detecting means. Unjust act detecting means detects an unjust act applied to the vehicle. Locked state cancellation prohibiting means prohibits cancellation of the locked state by the locked state canceling means after the unjust act is detected by the unjust act detecting means.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takao Ozawa, Kouichi Masamura, Yoshihide Nakane
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Patent number: 7271725Abstract: A customer robot enabling a customer service including key management with respect to a plurality of lock-equipped objects in an environment such as vehicles in a parking lot is provided. The robot has an unlock/lock signal database storing unlock/lock signals respectively set for the objects, an object identification implementor recognizing an instruction of a customer and identifying one from among the objects which the customer wants unlocked/locked, an unlock/lock signal retriever retrieving one from among the unlock/lock signals, stored in the unlock/lock signal database, that is corresponding to the one from among the objects which the customer wants unlocked/locked, and an unlock/lock signal transmitter transmitting the retrieved signal to unlock/lock the identified object, thereby reducing the burden of the person responsible for key management.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenichiro Sugiyama
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Patent number: 7233244Abstract: The invention relates to an alarm and control system for at least one switch cabinet that can be opened and closed by an operator. Said switch cabinet comprises an electroactuated locking unit (17) for locking and releasing its door lock and a plurality of modules (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) that are interlinked via a data-exchange data bus (11) and that comprise respective signal-processing microprocessors. Said modules have a closed scope of functions, independently process the signals supplied to them and emit a decision signal as the result of processing.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Rainer Hoffmann
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Patent number: 6965294Abstract: A workspace security system having processors, sensors, and actuators for local and remote monitoring, control, and automation of physical and environmental security, safety, efficiency, and productivity. The system includes passive and active access authentication devices and active or passive unlocking and lockdown of office furniture components, work sites, and facilities. The system may include multilevel authentication credentials, automatic lockdown of office furniture and other components based on the proximity of credentials, and video or other imaging systems to detect and record motion.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.Inventors: Brent Elliott, Jeff Fenwick, Chris J. Thyen
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Publication number: 20040093919Abstract: A latch assembly (100) releases a closure structure (12) of a motor vehicle (10). The latch assembly includes a latch housing (37). A latch (28) for releasing the closure structure (12), allowing the closure structure to move toward an open position, is housed within the latch housing. A voltage regulator (46) is electrically connected to the latch (28) and provides power to the latch (28). Also, the latch assembly includes a microprocessor (44) that is electrically connected to the voltage regulator (46) to receive the power supplied by the voltage regulator, wherein the microprocessor (44) and the voltage regulator (46) are housed within the latch housing (37).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Robert B. Mooney, John G. Zeabari, Jason Abraham, Thomas L. McGettrick, Giovanni Grillo
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Publication number: 20020170473Abstract: A card security device for cards which have coded information on or within the cards has a mechanically closeable and releasably lockable card vault for releasable locking enclosure of cards within the card vault, the card vault releasably lockable by a releasable lock. The lock is releasable by a recognition processor upon recognition of a user's behavior pattern by the recognition processor. Repeated use of an incorrect recognition pattern by a user and recognition processor, or forcible entry into the card vault either by forced releasing of the vault door or disruption of the vault casing results in a triggering of a destruction device for rendering useless and unrecoverable by disfigurement or destruction by the destruction device of the coded information on the information carrying medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Brad Fettis, Walter Shawlee, II
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Patent number: 6462652Abstract: A multi-unit monitoring system includes a plurality of units coupled to a communication medium. The system can also incorporate a common control element coupled to the medium. The individual units include control circuitry which is capable of carrying out verification, confirmation, or entry/exit delay processing. While the control element can receive messages from the various units indicative of their status, the units themselves carry out the respective timing functions.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Pittway CorporationInventors: Steven W. McCuen, Dominick A. Testa
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Patent number: 6445281Abstract: The invention relates to a dynamically controlled electronic locking system. The locking system includes apparatus (10) for entering data into the locking system, an electronic data processing circuit (12) and a locking and unlocking control system (14). The locking system electronics include, in a particularly advantageous manner, linear feed shift registers for processing the values allowing access to be assured to a protected space. Application to protection systems for confined spaces to which access has to be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: MR Electronic S.A.Inventor: Jean-Luc Monnier
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Patent number: 6271751Abstract: An electromagnetic lock and status detection system and method therefor includes an armature, an electromagnet, and a status detection unit. The electromagnet is magnetically attracted to the armature into a mating relationship. A relatively high inductance is established in the electromagnet when the electromagnet is properly mated with the armature, and a relatively low inductance is established in the electromagnet when the electromagnet is not properly mated with armature. The status detection unit is coupled to the electromagnet to monitor the locking strength between the electromagnet and the armature. The unit monitors the locking strength by altering voltage level provided to the electromagnet and measuring the counter EMF induced in the electromagnet.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Securitron Magnalock Corp.Inventors: Robert C. Hunt, Senthil Kumar
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Patent number: 6064316Abstract: An access control system, has at least one door to a secured area, each door having a strike plate, a host computer, at least one door control module coupled to the host computer, one door control module for every door; and at least one door reader coupled to the at least one door reader coupled to the door control module to activate the strike plate to release the door. The access control system further has at least one electro-mechanical key to independently actuate a lock that corresponds to the door(s). A master keying device to rekey the lock that corresponds to door(s). The host system records information selected from the group consisting of time of entry, place of entry, identification of entered party, and/or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Mark Glick, Nicholas M. G. Fekete, Michael L. Bolan, Jeffrey D. Owens
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Patent number: 5974367Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, with a system employing an electronic lock and electronic key apparatus, a method, including: providing as the electronic key apparatus an electronic key selected from the group consisting of a master key, and audit key, and a service key; when the master key is selected as the electronic key apparatus; connecting the master key to the electronic lock; then, the electronic lock inquiring as to status of the master key to determine if the master key is a valid master key; and then, when valid, the master key causing a password to be written to a memory in the electronic lock; when the audit key is selected as the electronic key apparatus; connecting the audit key to the electronic lock; then, the audit key transmitting a password to the electronic lock; and then, provided the audit key has presented a valid password to the electronic lock, the electronic lock transmitting to the audit key first identification information; and, when the service key is selected as the electronic key apType: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Inventor: James S. Bianco
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Patent number: 5823027Abstract: A retrofit electromechanical door knob assembly is adapted to fit within an aperture in a door in place of a conventional mechanical lock assembly. The retrofit door knob assembly is similar in appearance to a conventional door handle assembly, but includes a motor coupled to a latch, and suitable electrical and mechanical key inserts for receiving separate electrical and mechanical keys. Either a mechanical or an electrical key can unlock the latch. The electrical key insert includes a data probe within the handle for receiving the electrical key and a means for gripping an electronic key to allow a user to turn the handle with the key after the latch is unlocked by the motor, thereby withdrawing the latch.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Mark M. Glick, Nicholas M. G. Fekete, Michael L. Bolan, Jeffrey D. Owens
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Patent number: 5808555Abstract: A vehicle lock system has individual door locks each having an actuator provided with a printed circuit board on which a microcontroller, motor driver of the lock actuator, and a multiplexing element are encapsulated, the printed circuit board being mounted in the housing of the respective lock and being connected by the multiplexing element to a single-line data bus for binary communication with the individual lock from the central station.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1995Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Inventor: Peter Bartel
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Patent number: 5777902Abstract: An analyzer constituted by a combination of a plurality of specific units selected from a large number of units, the analyzer includes a controller which allows, in response to an inputted user identification code of a user, the user to use a plurality of units registered in advance in a user file corresponding to the user identification code and which manages respective unit identification numbers of the units to be used. The analyzer further includes an output device which outputs the user identification code, the unit identification numbers of the units to be used and the date of measurement together with results of analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Ono, Kiyotoshi Mori
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Patent number: 5774066Abstract: A programmable activation system for the timed locking/unlocking of a security installation includes at least one activation module (10a, 10b) for unlocking an opening element (4) and apparatus for controlling the module to program a time value corresponding to the precise moment where the activation module (10a, 10b) will cause the unlocking of the opening element. The control apparatus includes at least one remote control element (30) constituting a mobile detachable or detached part from the activation module (10a, 10b) which constitutes a fixed part of the installation, these parts including communicating interfaces for the transmission of information, one of the two parts, mobile or fixed, including at least its own exclusive and unique identification code (IDC, IDD), which is transmitted to the other part and memories therein by memories (54, 56) arranged for systematically supplying a traceability of the programming in association with the identification code.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Relhor S.A.Inventors: Pierre Pellaton, Michel Richner
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Patent number: 5749253Abstract: An access control system, comprises at least one door to a secured area, each door having a strike plate, a host computer. The access control system further comprises at least one electro-mechanical key to independently actuate a lock that corresponds to the door(s). The host system records information selected from the group consisting of time of entry, place of entry, identification of entered party, and/or any combination thereof. In addition, a door knob and mechanical locking mechanism selectively latches and unlatches the locking mechanism and can be actuated with a mechanical key; and circuitry to actuate the locking mechanism to selectively latch so that the door can open, the circuitry actuated by an electrical signal transmitted by an electrical key, the electrical signal communicated by an electrical contact extending through the mechanical locking mechanism. The circuitry is powered by a battery, which can be removed without disturbing or actuating unlocking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Mark Glick, Nicholas M.G. Fekete, Michael L. Bolan, Jeffrey D. Owens
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Patent number: 5670940Abstract: The electric lock system operates to block access to the room when a guest key has been used and the guest is detected as being present in the room. The lock blocks access to hotel staff and provides the guest greater privacy in the room. The lock system employs an electronic lock in combination with a motion detector for detecting the presence of the guest in the room.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: TrioVing a.sInventors: Glen Holcomb, William Reed
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Patent number: 5659291Abstract: A key-in-ignition lock reminder system uses a key having a transponder with an identification code. An ignition lock for receiving the key has an adjacent antenna. A door proximity switch connected to the door generates a door open signal when the door is open. A control module is connected to a door lock control, the door proximity switch and a memory storing at least one identification code. The control module energizes the antenna coil which energizes a transponder. The transponder then transmits an identification code which is received by the antenna. The control module generates a control signal if the code from the transponder is equivalent to an identification code stored in the memory and the door proximity switch indicates the door is open. An indicator connected to the control module receives the control signal and generates an indication that the key is in the ignition lock.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1994Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: John Francis Kennedy, Scott Owen Campbell, Michael Anthony Thomas
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Patent number: 5614769Abstract: A vehicle door locking system comprises a control portion for performing control operations of changing positions of lock levers into locking positions and of changing positions of anti-theft mechanisms into anti-theft positions. The control portion causes sending means to send out a warning signal for a predetermined time period, when a faulty change in position of the lock levers or the anti-theft mechanisms occurs. If a key cylinder or a transmitter is operated during the signal is sent out, the warning signal is stopped even before the predetermined time period has elapsed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Mitsui Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Katsuya Kuroda
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Patent number: 5600302Abstract: An electronic system for preventing keys from being locked inside a vehicle. An ignition or door key houses a wireless transmitter which can send a signal to lock or unlock the vehicle doors. As a driver approaches a locked car, the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed, thereby unlocking the doors. Upon exiting the vehicle, a driver may inadvertently lock himself out of the vehicle if the doors are manually locked when the door key is inadvertently left somewhere inside the car. To prevent lock-out, an oscillating unlock signal is automatically output to the electronic door locks. Simultaneously an alarm sounds to alert the driver that the keys are still in the car. The driver returns to the vehicle, opens the doors which have been automatically unlocked, and retrieves the keys. Upon retrieval of the keys, the driver again exits the vehicle, locks the doors manually or electronically, and presses the lock button to stop the alarm and end the transmission of the oscillating unlock signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Inventor: James Lewis
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Patent number: 5486812Abstract: A security arrangement for a building comprises a control module, an alarm and a multiplicity of stations each station being actuated upon receipt of a signal from the control module, each station incorporating a detector adapted to provide a signal indicative of the status of the station, the stations further comprising locks or other security devices, the control module being arranged to actuate the alarm on detection of unauthorized status of the station.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1992Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Assignee: Cedardell LimitedInventor: Robert E. Todd
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Patent number: 5438312Abstract: An electronic system for preventing keys from being locked inside a vehicle. An ignition or door key houses a wireless transmitter which can send a signal to lock or unlock the vehicle doors. As a driver approaches a locked car, the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed, thereby unlocking the doors. Upon exiting the vehicle, a driver may inadvertently lock himself out of the vehicle if the doors are manually locked when the door key is inadvertently left somewhere inside the car. To prevent lock-out, an oscillating unlock signal is automatically sent from the transmitter to the electronic door locks. Simultaneously an alarm sounds to alert the driver that the keys are still in the car. The driver returns to the vehicle, opens the doors which have been automatically unlocked, and retrieves the keys.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1994Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Inventor: James Lewis
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Patent number: 4942747Abstract: A device for preventing an operator of a vehicle from locking an ignition key in the vehicle includes a key-in-ignition sensor switch, an open-door sensor switch, and a power door lock sensor switch. A logic circuit outputs a pulse to activate a power door unlocking circuit and an audible alarm whenever the three sensor switches indicate that the key is in the ignition, the door is open, and the power door lock switch has been pressed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1988Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Universal Photonix, Inc.Inventor: Douglas A. Pinnow
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Patent number: 4848114Abstract: An automotive vehicle has a body provided with a passenger compartment and a luggage compartment. Doors, which close the passenger compartment, carry latches which engage the body to secure those doors. While the doors have exterior handles which are connected to the latches to release the latches, at least when the latches are set to an unlocked condition, each latch may be shifted to a locked condition in which the exterior handle for its door will not release it. Each door also carries an electrical actuator which is coupled to the latch of the door to shift that latch between its locked and unlocked conditions. Two of the doors carry switches which are accessible from the passenger compartment and when operated will cause electrical actuator to shift the latches in unison to their locked or unlocked conditions, depending on the manner in which the switch is manipulated.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Inventor: Mary R. Rippe
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Patent number: 4827744Abstract: A vehicle enabling lock system that is wireless signal controlled, includes a vehicle side main controller and external controller which is formed into a card. These controllers are in two way communication with each other via wireless signals. There is provided further a vehicle side lock controller which is in communication with said vehicle side main controller through signal-conveyable conductors. The steering lock controller is united rigidly with the conventional steering lock for the purpose of preventing car theft.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1988Date of Patent: May 9, 1989Assignee: Kokusan Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hirotoshi Namazue, Shouji Akutsu