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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106744 | Remote control signaling using audio watermarks A system for using a watermark embedded in an audio signal to remotely control a device. Various devices such as toys, computers, and appliances, equipped with an appropriate detector, detect the hidden signals, which can trigger an action, or change a state of the ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8106745 | Remote control signaling using audio watermarks A system for using a watermark embedded in an audio signal to remotely control a device. Various devices such as toys, computers, and appliances, equipped with an appropriate detector, detect the hidden signals, which can trigger an action, or change a state of the ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7872565 | Programmer protection method and apparatus for use with a movable barrier operator When a movable barrier operator detects (101) a predetermined state with respect to a remote transmitter learning mode, the movable barrier operator can respond by temporarily requiring (103) at least a first programmer protection duration of time to p... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7733213 | 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... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7616091 | Actuating a security system using a wireless device Actuating a security system includes providing a first set of access codes to a wireless device and causing the wireless device to transmit the first set of access codes to a first controller that actuates the security system. The first set of access codes provided ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7420456 | Electronic lock box with multiple modes and security states An electronic lock box contains a secure compartment for storing keys to a structure. A linear actuator moves in one direction opening the door to the secure compartment, and moves in the opposite direction releasing a shackle that holds the lock box to the structur... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7388465 | Tampering detector and system disabler A vehicle disablement device detects whether it has been tampered with. If the vehicle disablement device determines that it has been tampered with, the vehicle disablement device sends a signal to a tamper disabler. The tamper disabler is then able to disable the v... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7373657 | Method and apparatus for controlling data and software access A proximity based computer access system is provided. According to the invention, a local key associated with a workstation wirelessly communicates with a local key which is associated with a user. If the user, and remote key, are outside of a preset radius of the w... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367482 | Securable game ball storage bag A securable game ball storage bag includes a bag member having a hollow interior for reception of a game ball and various accessory items such as a wallet and keys. The interior is accessible with a zipper having a pull tab with a latch adjacent thereto. A shoulder ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358851 | Method and system for demonstrating vehicle features and vehicle promotions A method for dynamically demonstrating vehicle features and vehicle promotions. The method involves a telematics unit receiving a broadcast over a wireless channel wherein the broadcast includes commercial information associated with at least one of the vehicle feat... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355506 | Systems and methods for deterring theft of electronic devices Systems and methods for remotely shutting down or preventing operation of device via a wireless network infrastructure are provided. The device may be disabled using a defined command the device receives on a wide area network, such as a SPOT network or wireless car... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7317376 | Vehicle control system and method A backup communication is automatically executed if a smart ID does not come back from a portable device though a comparison ECU transmits a smart ID request. In the backup communication, the comparison ECU transmits an immobilized ID request through a coil. The por... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7313383 | System for regulating entrance/exit of person and communication of wireless communication terminal, entrance/exit regulating apparatus to be used for the system, and wireless communication apparatus whose communication is to be restricted Communication control is made which satisfies the needs of both an owner or manager of a communication place and users of wireless communication terminals. As a user of a cellular phone passes through an automatic ticket gate and enters a predetermined area, The tic... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7301437 | Key-less entry system A key-less entry system including a transmitter for transmitting a door lock signal, and a vehicle onboard unit for executing a door automatic lock by detecting that a driver side door has made a transition from an open state to a closed state after reception of the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7283040 | Dealer remote transmitter with time limited operability A system and method for controlling remotely controlled components of a plurality of vehicles in response to a short range common signal emitted by a transmitter that can operate the components only during specified time periods. A transmitter can be programmed to p... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280031 | Barrier operator system with enhanced transmitter storage capacity and related methods of storage and retrieval A method and related system for enabling receipt and storage of data by an operator from at least two types of transmitters, is disclosed. The method includes designating a number of records in a memory array; sub-dividing the memory array into at least two groups, ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7272500 | Global positioning system hardware key for software licenses A system for validating a license to use a computational component, comprising (a) a GPS module 108 to determine one or more of GPS timing information and a geographic location of at least one of the computational component 400 and a key device 100 | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263558 | Method and apparatus for providing additional information in response to an application server request A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing additional information, such as advertisements, to a client device via the response signal to an application (or web) server request. A client device is in communication with a server device, and sends a request for... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260475 | Navigation system with licensing function When a navigation system is started for the first time, a time/position information item unique to each navigation system is generated based on a position and time detected for the first time by a GPS receiver of a position detector. This generated time/position inf... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7260557 | Method and apparatus for license distribution A method and apparatus for license distribution are disclosed. An endpoint requests information from a server related to information required for the server to grant a license. The server provides the required information to the endpoint. The endpoint obtains the re... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7251967 | Padlock having a storage chamber A padlock includes a base shell, a cover shell pivoted to and openably covered on the base shell to define with the base shell a storage chamber therebetween, a shackle movably mounted in the base shell, and two combination lock sets each having a latch engagable wi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7226399 | Lockout mechanism for exercise equipment A lockout mechanism allows for controlled use of exercise equipment. Use is allowed on a time-controlled basis. A predetermined period of time is allocated based on an amount of money paid. The preferred embodiments include a coin-operated, time-controlled, lockout ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7228567 | License file serial number tracking A system for monitoring licensing eligibility of a computational component, the computational component being associated with a unique identifier, is provided. The system comprises (i) an input and/or interface 120 operable to receive a request to authorize o... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216363 | Licensing duplicated systems The present invention is directed to a system, comprising: (i) first and second computational components 102a and b having, respectively, first and second unique identifiers; (ii) a license file 112 comprising third and fourth identifiers... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7215238 | Combined garage door and keyless entry fob Methods and apparatus are provided for a combined vehicle keyless entry and garage door (GD) opener fob. The fob comprises a receiver, transmitter, processor, memory, user activated function switches, and preferably a display. In a GD function learn mode, the fob me... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7212097 | Service provision method and apparatus in a distributed system Access to restricted areas or devices are controlled by based on collecting information about the surrounding environment in connection with those restricted areas or service devices. Generally, one refers to service devices and access to service devices. Area acces... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7209029 | Electronic lock system and method for providing access thereto A method for providing a security code comprises providing an access location identification and security device information. A user provides access location information and access duration information to a code generator system. The access location information and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205882 | Actuating a security system using a wireless device Actuating a security system includes providing a first set of access codes to a wireless device and causing the wireless device to transmit the first set of access codes to a first controller that actuates the security system. The first set of access codes provided ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7196610 | Access control system, access control method and devices suitable therefor An access control system comprises a plurality of access control devices in each of which is stored an access code. Specific access codes and access rights for a plurality of access control devices are transmitted from an access control central unit over a mobile ra... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191053 | Remote starting system for a vehicle A slave controller for a remote vehicle starting system. The slave controller is mounted in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine started by a starter motor. The slave controller has an antenna circuit input for connection to an antenna circuit suitable for... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185808 | Entering/leaving management system An entering/leaving management system includes a mobile terminal and a managing server. The mobile terminal and a room IC card are carried to a room when using the room, and a start key of the mobile terminal is depressed, so that an IC card reading unit reads room ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185110 | Data exchange system comprising portable data processing units Data exchange system includes at least one portable data processing unit with data communication processing and memory units, the latter including an executive program and one or more application descriptors, each application description including at least one inter... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183666 | Movable body start-up locking device An object of the present invention is to prevent a start-up locked state from being released by a third party other than a rightful driver. After a movable body 31 has been set in a state of halted operations (a start-up locked state) by a start-up lock setti... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173517 | Vehicle security system When transmitting an instruction for activating an immobilizer function to a subject vehicle, a base station also transmits a given ID code for releasing the immobilizer function. An immobilizer ECU that receives the instruction and the given ID code, prohibits an e... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7173514 | Operator for a movable barrier and method of use A modifiable transmitter is used with an operator to control a position of a barrier. The operator includes a controller for comparing radio frequency transmissions received with stored serial numbers so that the controller can move the barrier when a radio frequenc... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7161464 | Vehicle security system and method of controlling the same Herein disclosed is a vehicle security system for protecting a vehicle against use by an unauthorized person, comprising: a base station, located away from the vehicle, for transmitting a control signal; and a vehicle unlocking apparatus, provided in the vehicle. Th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7145437 | Method, terminal and computer program product for adjusting power consumption of a RFID reader associated with a mobile terminal The method, terminal and computer program product determine the context of the mobile terminal associated with the RFID reader and adjusts the power consumption of the RFID reader based upon the determined context relative to at least one previous context determinat... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7145434 | System and method for key control in an electronic locking system An apparatus and a method for use with an electronic locking system is provided. At least one key is selected in order to have access to at least one lock. This key to lock relationship is transferred to a memory of the key. The key is presented to the lock and at l... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142091 | Self-authenticating identification substrate with encoded packet output A biometric fingerprint device for self-authenticating identification of a user of the device including internal memory and processing within a substrate of the device and digitized tonal output for communicating with a remote tone bank for validation. The digitized... | 11/28/2006 |
