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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125311 | Medical diagnostic imaging system, information processing method for medical diagnostic imaging system, ultrasonic imaging diagnostic apparatus, and operation device Provided is a medical diagnostic imaging system in which user information can be easily and efficiently moved (transferred) among a plurality of ultrasonic imaging diagnostic apparatuses. The medical diagnostic imaging system includes: a plurality of ultrasonic imag... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120459 | Access authentication system and method using smart communicator Disclosed is an intelligent access authentication system and method. The intelligent access authentication system includes a door lock that can be locked and released in a predetermined manner, a door phone for communicating with the visitor; a smart communicator wh... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8115590 | RFID readers limiting theft of confidential information RFID reader and methods of operating an RFID reader are provided to limit or prevent the issuing of confidential information such as encryption keys, passwords, shared secrets, and the like to RFID tags if a reader is not authorized. The reader may determine its aut... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8102238 | Using an RFID device to enhance security by determining whether a person in a secure area is accompanied by an authorized person Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to controlling access to an area or enclosed location, wherein any person in possession of a specified RFID badge or other RFID device is defined to be a person who is authorized to be in the area or location. One ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098128 | Lock control system and method for working machine, working machine, lock control device and lock control management device for working machine The lock control system of the present invention makes it possible to perform lock control of a working machine both by remote actuation and by local actuation, so that the convenience of use and so on is enhanced. A lock setting device 140 is provided to the... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8089339 | Wireless device as programmable vehicle key Methods and wireless devices for providing secure operation of a vehicle. In one such method, a key for accessing a vehicle is detected, a vehicle operation policy associated with the key is retrieved, and operation of the vehicle consistent with the vehicle operati... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8085125 | Method, apparatus, and system for an electronic key usage history indicator A system and apparatus are disclosed for indicating interactions between a key and a lock, and presenting this interaction information to the user. These apparatus and system are not specific to certain types of key or lock. In embodiments, the apparatus includes a ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085126 | Identification with RFID asset locator for entry authorization A system for controlling access at secure facilities to locations and assets contained in those locations, comprising a biometric identification device, an RFID tag and receiver, and a database for processing information from them to allow or deny access to the loca... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085124 | Acoustically-controlled access control installation and an access control device for such an installation An access control installation adapted for controlling access from a first zone to a second zone, said installation comprising: at least one separating panel separating the first and second zones, said separating panel having at least one moving closure element (... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8040216 | Virtual entry assistant using automated greeter A virtual security guard or receptionist automatically allows entry to an area by determining a user's identity and comparing that to an access list. If the user is authorized, then the user is allowed entry to the area. The receptionist can be implemented by either... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8026791 | Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for implementing remote control processes A method, apparatus, and computer program product for implementing remote control processes is provided. The method includes receiving a request to execute an operation on a target device via selection of a function key on a remote control device. The function key i... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022807 | Alarm system with two-way voice Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for ala... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8009014 | Device and method for identifying a user of a medical device A medical device with an operating element for triggering the medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes a safety system for preventing an erroneous triggering of the device. The safety system further includes an identification device and a securing me... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8009013 | Access control system and method using user location information for controlling access to a restricted area A method of controlling access to a restricted area including receiving location information from at least one supplemental tracking source which tracks location of an authorized user, and controlling access by the authorized user to a restricted area based on the l... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7999653 | Plant monitor-control apparatus A plant monitor-control apparatus includes a control device which controls a to-be-controlled device of a plant, an operation/monitor device which delivers an operation instruction to the plant, operates the plant via the control device and monitors the plant, and a... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7982583 | Method and system of display validation through varying visual appearance Users of the system are each provided with an indicator module capable of presenting a display. An authorization module keeps track of which users are authorized to access a facility, such as a secured area or a parking facility. The authorization module sends messa... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7973640 | Output management system, output management method, and output management program An output management system includes a terminal device and an output device, wherein the output management system includes an area management device for managing an access of the user to an area in which the output device is located and a shutoff device for shutting... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7965171 | Security system entry control A security system is operable in a stay mode in which protected premises perimeter sensors or detectors are armed wherein a delay is provided between detection of breach of the perimeter and generating an alarm. The security system is able to authenticate a user dur... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7940159 | Identification system The invention relates to a security element in the form of a flexible, multilayer film body and to an identification system comprising a security element of this type. The security element has a receiving unit (61) for receiving an electromagnetic verificatio... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7932810 | Top reading keypad assembly and method of inputting an access combination A method of inputting a user input access combination in order to gain authorized entry into a secure location comprises providing an input device having first and second input keys as well as a display, randomly generating a first character and a second character o... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932809 | RFID/biometric area protection The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates providing a safety mechanism associated with a protective zone in an industrial automation environment. An radio frequency identification (RFID) component can receive data from an RFID tag... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7911320 | Mobile asset data management system A vehicle provided with means to prevent the use of the vehicle, or access to it, by unauthorized persons is described. The method includes receiving an operator identifier from a certain operator; determining a group identifier associated with the received operator... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7898383 | System and method for detecting security violation A system and a method for ensuring that the initiation of mobile platform operations using maintenance terminals or other tools is prohibited when maintenance activities are not intended to be performed. The solution involves the incorporation of a manual interlock ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7847675 | Security system A security system for monitoring, controlling, and automating one or more work areas and office furniture components, or monitoring, controlling, and automating utility components in other environments such as retail, restaurant, and home applications. The system in... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7839262 | Device for giving information to vehicle, vehicle and method for giving information to vehicle The present invention is particularly applied to a vehicle relating to a key-less entry system, and desired information is provided to a vehicle 5 corresponding to the information by monitoring a remote control signal from an electronic key 2 for the k... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7817012 | Arrangement for indicating presence of individual When an entity (such as a customer using a communication device 131, 141, 151 . . . ) attempts to communicate with a target (such as an employee), an arrangement indicates to the customer, “status” information describing at least the employee's present an... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7791451 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing mutual authentication for radio frequency identification (RFID) security Methods, systems and computer program products for providing mutual authentication for radio frequency identification (RFID) security. Methods include receiving an authentication request at a RFID tag from a requester, where the request includes an encrypted access ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7663471 | In-vehicle device remote control system and method In an in-vehicle device remote control system, a vehicle-side device determines in which detection area an electronic key exists based on a response signal transmitted from the key in response to request signals, and a control door to be operated in correspondence t... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7636029 | Method and system of display validation through varying visual appearance Users of the system are each provided with an indicator module capable of presenting a display. An authorization module keeps track of which users are authorized to access a facility, such as a secured area or a parking facility. The authorization module sends messa... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7551056 | Use-authorization device for security-related applications This description is given of a use-authorization device for security-related applications, in particular access control to secure areas or securing vehicles with a user operated key unit for generating consecutive, alternating user code information which exhibits a ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7463132 | Door lock and operation mechanism A locking doorknob which recognizes a fingerprint, in which the detecting sensor of a fingerprint is installed on the spot of the doorknob that a thumb or other fingers are placed naturally as the door is being opened. The locking doorknob is an electro mechanical d... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7425886 | Smart entry system for vehicle Even if there is the ID verification confirmation of the ID signal that is transmitted in response to the request signal of the vehicle-inside transmitting antenna at the lock of the doors, the disablement of the ID code of the transmitter located inside the vehicle... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423515 | FPALM II fingerprint authentication lock mechanism II In an embodiment, a lock mechanism has a lock shaft, a motor, and a lock cylinder, wherein the motor rotates a cog that moves the lock cylinder into and out of the lock shaft. The lock cylinder is oriented concentric to an axis about which the lock cylinder rotates.... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7424733 | Device control system The object of the present invention is, in a device control system that controls devices within a house, to reduce the effort required of a user during authentication, as well as to prevent unauthorized access by a third party. A device control system access restric... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421097 | Face identification verification using 3 dimensional modeling A checkpoint screening system uses multiple cameras to provide images at different angles of a person to be screened. Different features extracted from the images at different angles are compared to a profile associated with the person to be screened. In one embodim... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7411480 | Information processing apparatus, information processing control system, control method for information processing apparatus, control program for information processing apparatus recording medium on which control program for information processing apparatus is recorded A security apparatus (2) monitors movement of users carrying security controllers (3a) through (3c) into and out of a security area (50), and controls security operations. The security apparatus (2) includes a communi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404517 | Access control system A non-contact-type access authorization reading device on an access control apparatus (1) reads an access authorization stored in a data carrier (9) received by an object (ski 7) which the user carries near the ground. The reading device has an ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7397342 | Operating system for a motorized barrier operator with a radio frequency energized light kit and/or switch and methods for programming the same An operating system for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of the barrier between various positions. The operator may receive wireless signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7392944 | Managing content at a portable, content adjustable personal identification device In one embodiment, at least one information control device manages the content displayed on multiple separate portable, content adjustable personal identification devices. The information control device automatically selects at least one content specification for tr... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7394346 | Free-space gesture recognition for transaction security and command processing A sensor panel having a matrix of independently decoded sensors, arranged in a two-dimensional pattern allows a consumer identification unit (CIDU) to detect a user-specific gesture made with a gesturing instrument such as an RF ID device. The CIDU monitors on a tim... | 07/01/2008 |
