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A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120126940 | DETECTION OF DURESS CONDITION AT A COMMUNICATION DEVICE A communication or computing device having a touchscreen interface is adapted to detect a duress condition upon user access through input of a gesture-based password or authentication code. One or more force sensors are provided for detection of force applied at the tou... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126941 | PRESSURE PASSWORD FOR A TOUCHSCREEN DEVICE A handheld communication or computing device having a touchscreen interface is configured to permit access in response to detection of a pressure-based password by a plurality of force sensors, each one of the force sensors corresponding to one of a plurality of sensing... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120038455 | ASSOCIATING A TRANSMITTER AND A RECEIVER IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES A method of associating a transmitter and a receiver in a supplemental remote control system for materials handling vehicles includes initiating a power on sequence to enable a vehicle for operation, the vehicle having a receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted tra... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120032779 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING CONTENT WITHIN A DEVICE An apparatus includes at least one a processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to determine that a character inpu... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20110241829 | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICE A remote keyless entry device for keyless entry into a vehicle comprising: a first side, where said first side includes a numerical keypad; a second side, where said second side includes a plurality of activation buttons; a memory device, where said memory device stores... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110215901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING AN AUTHORIZED VEHICLE DRIVEAWAY Various embodiments may include methods and system for enabling an authorized vehicle driveaway. A vehicle driveaway authorization code for authorizing a vehicle to be driven and a user authorization code that corresponds to the vehicle driveaway authorization code may ... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110209508 | Public Facility Bicycle Lock A bicycle lock device for public use is disclosed. The device is comprised of an enclosure, a retractable reel with a retractable cable, a lock/unlock device having a first member attached to the cable free end, and a second member secured in the enclosure, and a lock c... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110191126 | EXTERNALLY-MOUNTED APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE ACCESS A person-to-person vehicle reservation system for providing distributed access control for a plurality of owner-shared vehicles is disclosed. The system uses access codes managed by an electronic system and for electronically providing access to the plurality of vehicle... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110187497 | COMPARISON OF AN APPLIED GESTURE ON A TOUCH SCREEN OF A MOBILE DEVICE WITH A REMOTELY STORED SECURITY GESTURE A method of a mobile device comparing an applied gesture on a touch screen of a mobile device with a remotely stored security gesture is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a mobile device includes determining that an applied gesture on a touch screen of a mobile ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110181389 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH CODING/DECODING SYSTEM An electronic device includes an input unit, a processing unit and a coding/decoding system. The coding/decoding system includes a reflector array, a knob group, an infrared emission unit, an infrared receiving unit and a coding/decoding unit. The reflector array includ... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110156866 | Electronic Access Control Device and Management System A mobile electronic control device, such as an electronic key, is used to access or otherwise control the operations of a field device, such as an appliance, power tool, shipping container, etc. In a control event in which the mobile control device interacts with the fi... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110140838 | Access control system This comprises a control centre (1) via which, in a coded means of key and user identification (2) an identifying code of the means themselves, an identifying code of the user, a first set of information referring to opening operations permitted in reading... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110060480 | MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATING WITH VEHICLES Methods, systems, and devices for reserving a reservable asset using a mobile device. A mobile device communicates directly with a vehicle-associated control module or through a reservation server using either a TCP/IP communications channel or near-field communications... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110015814 | CHARGING STATION WITH SOLAR PANELS A parking meter includes a solar panel; a power regulator coupled to the solar panel; a battery coupled to the power regulator; and a parking meter coupled to the power regulator and the battery and having a power receptacle adapted to recharge a vehicle battery.... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100308986 | System for Transmitting Data Between a Hybrid Electric Vehicle and a Remote Transceiver A method of transmitting driver specific vehicle data includes entering driver specific hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) operating parameter settings for a plurality of drivers into a vehicle controller; identifying a vehicle driver; displaying driver specific HEV data wit... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100274570 | VEHICLE CHARGING AUTHORIZATION Methods and apparatus are provided for charging an onboard energy storage system of a plug-in vehicle using a charging station. An embodiment of the system includes a vehicle communication system configured to transmit data related to charging authorization to the charg... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100237987 | COMPUTER PROGRAM CONTROLLED SECURITY MECHANISM An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a locking member configured to be coupled to a case that contacts an electronic component, the locking member being part of a security protocol having a secure mode and a disabled mode. The secure mode rest... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100222940 | LOCKING SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY BLUETOOTH CAR KEY The invention relates to a locking system that is suitable for receiving an individual designation of a key via a wireless interface and, upon receipt of a corresponding key designation, to lock and/or unlock, wherein the key is a mobile communications terminal.... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100219935 | KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM INCORPORATING CONCEALABLE KEYPAD A keyless entry system has a handle housing and a grip cover defining a door handle grip, a keyless entry pad defining a plurality of keys, each identified with a corresponding symbol, a plurality of sensors in proximity to the keys for detecting an object in the vicini... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100197352 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESS CONTROL IN A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A method of access control in an electronic device includes monitoring for input at the electronic device, for each input determined to be one of a plurality of predefined gestures including gestures from a touch-sensitive input device or from a movement sensor, mapping... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100164681 | Electronics antitheft Authorizing Unit Locked electronic device, e.g., a device which produces a video output, such as a game console or TV. The device is shipped in a locked state, and cannot be used as a game console or a TV until it is unlocked. The unlocking is carried out by a code. The code is provided... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100097225 | AUTOMATION AND SECURITY SYSTEM Methods and systems for an automation and security system including a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The first sensor detects a signal from an identification device indicative of a first authorized person in an exterior area near a door. The second sen... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100079240 | RFID CABINET An RFID cabinet for monitoring items having an RFID tag includes a cabinet having at least one locking front door. An RFID detector is used for monitoring each item placed within the cabinet and is located within the interior of the cabinet. A computer is coupled to the... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100060414 | ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK DEVICE An electric door lock device is provided, including a user identification (ID) device provided on a manipulation body installed on the outside of a door and configured to input user's unique ID information; an operation body connected to the manipulation body and includ... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20090302997 | Third-party access control Techniques for third-party access control include performing a communication to a third-party in response to an attempt by an individual to access an object. A control input from the third-party is obtained using the communication and a determination is made whether to ... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090284344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING A PERSON'S IDENTITY OR ENTITLEMENT USING ONE-TIME TRANSACTION CODES A method for verifying a person's identity is of the general type which comprises storing a personal pattern of a pre-determined number of locations on a grid in association with personal identification data, and subsequently using the pattern in a verification process.... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090256675 | PASSENGER SCREENING SYSTEM A system, method and program product for providing passenger screening. A method is disclosed that includes: providing a third party service to collect profile information from a user and provide the user with a unique ID; submitting the unique ID from the user to a res... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090237204 | Secure keyless entry system A secure keyless entry system integrates into an existing motorized garage door opening system to replace the one button transmitters typically placed in a vehicle. The one button transmitters are replaced with remote modules having alpha numeric key pads. The remote mo... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090212905 | Wireless remote control system for vehicle functions The invention relates to a wireless remote control system (100) for vehicle functions (13.1, 13.2), having a portable remote control unit (20) which comprises operator control elements for activating control signals which are exchanged with a vehicl... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090189734 | Security systems and methods relating to travelling vehicles There is provided a method for identifying, at the moment of verification, the situation of a threat to a protected ground, airspace and/or sea limits by an approaching ground vehicle, aircraft or sea-going vessel. The method includes an authorized driver/pilot/captain ... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090160606 | Lock System with User Self-Enrollment Method A lock system (10) includes a lock adjustable between locked and unlocked configurations and at least one and preferably two input devices (30, 22) each configured to generate or/and receive user input, each input having a value. A controller (16) i... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090149156 | APPARATUS FOR UNLOCKING MOBILE DEVICE USING PATTERN RECOGNITION AND METHOD THEREOF An apparatus and method for unlocking a mobile device using pattern recognition are provided. The apparatus includes a touch sensor unit sensing a predetermined pattern touch-input to a liquid crystal display (LCD) unit, a pattern recognition unit recognizing informatio... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090121832 | ASSIGNING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO SECURABLE DEVICES Controlled access to a securable device is assigned whereby a kiosk is operable to assign an authorized user an ability to access a securable device selected from among a plurality of securable devices located remotely from the kiosk. The kiosk associates a unique perso... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20090108988 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING ACCESS TO AN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF AN ENCLOSURE A system and method for administrating access to an interior compartment of a safe is provided. The safe includes a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking a safe door, and a lock interface including a biometric sensor, a keypad, and a memory. The interior compartme... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090015372 | Locking System for Electronic Equipment The operating control system can be use on electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers, engine analyzers, etc. An input device, programming a single or multiple devices, enables the input of user access data by a primary user for multiple modes. Access for seco... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20080278284 | LOCKABLE DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Methods and systems of a lockable document storage system for communicating physical documents between an entity and a customer are provided. The system includes a plurality of document storage bins coupled together to form a modular document storage unit, a first acces... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080136587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE The invention relates to a system and method for unlocking and unlocking access to a device. In the system, an access management system for an electronic device is provided. The system comprises: a sensor providing a tap signal; a monitoring circuit connected to the sen... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20080061927 | BIOMETRIC LOCKSET A biometric lockset is provided which includes a lockset body containing control circuitry wherein the control circuitry is operatively coupled to a fingerprint sensor, a motor driven by the control circuitry and mechanically coupled to the lockset body, and a slideway ... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080048828 | KEYLESS OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE The embodiments described herein include a keyless operating system and method for a vehicle. The system includes a user input device for receiving a first and a second user input. A control module communicates with the user input device and is configured to receive the... | 02/28/2008 |
| 20070273474 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING TIME-LIMITED CALENDAR BASED PASSCODE ACCESS TO AREAS, BUILDINGS AND/OR ROOMS Methods, systems and computer program products provide time-restricted passcode access to a restricted access area by: (a) electronically generating a time-limited visitor access passcode that is operational for a security system for a limited time duration; then (b) el... | 11/29/2007 |
