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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188837 | Method of finding a key to a mobile vehicle A method of finding a key to a mobile vehicle includes receiving a call, at a call center, indicating that the key is lost and requesting, via the call center, a telematics unit on-board the mobile vehicle to establish communication with a remote access key fob that... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7432796 | Security control system for managing registration of ID codes for portable devices A security control system for improving security. The security control system includes a portable device, having a communication function and a portable device ID code. A security controller includes a memory for recording a controller ID code. The security controll... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428873 | Security system A security apparatus is provided for use in an automatic teller machine. The security apparatus (100) has a coupling arrangement (110, 150) for engaging the unit with a cash cassette used to hold money within an automatic teller machine and a spoiling ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7366123 | Power source based sleep mode A device and method to allocate a secondary power supply to a Fiber-to-the-Home subscriber is disclosed. The present invention employs methods to selectively accept or rejects packets in order to conserve power of the secondary power supply while allowing critical p... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341181 | Method for biometric security using a smartcard The present invention discloses a method for facilitating biometric security in a smartcard-reader transaction system by proffering a biometric. The biometric may be proffered to a biometric sensor communicating with the smartcard-reader system. Proffering the biome... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339477 | Wireless asset monitoring and security system An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328163 | System and method for distributing information A system for marketing real estate includes a property data device and a personal data device. The property data device is to be located in the vicinity of a real estate property, and the personal data device is to be provided to a user. The property data device is ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319969 | Method for depositing mail in an electronic locker system and electronic locker system A method for depositing mail by a deliverer of mail in an electronic locker system provided with several lockable compartments. The method is characterized in that a controller of the locker system causes one or several compartments to open in order to deposit mail ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314164 | System for biometric security using a smartcard The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a smartcard-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310569 | Method for controlling electronic parcel compartment systems Disclosed herein are a method for controlling electronic parcel compartment systems and an interface for carrying out the method. According to the disclosed method, data for controlling the electronic parcel compartment systems are stored on a server and are convert... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7310520 | File construction for mobile communication device including machine-language-code execution segment and file execution method using the same The present invention relates to a file construction for mobile communication device including an execution segment in form of machine language codes and a file execution method using the same, whereby a file in accordance with the present invention comprises a head... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292145 | Tamper switch arrangement A tamper switch arrangement detects tampering with a device, and includes a tamper switch assembly having a tamper switch with a first part and a second part. The first and second parts are movable relative to each other between an open switch position and a closed ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7274293 | Cable lock for security system A cable lock device includes a housing, a tampering subsystem, and a cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to the tampering subsystem and the second end is selectively attached to the housin... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268664 | Remote control system, on-vehicle equipment and remote control method In a remote control apparatus, for achieving remote control of an on-vehicle equipment, in accordance with a request received from a terminal other than the on-vehicle equipment, wherein a request receiver portion 101 receives control content from a stationar... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7222239 | Dynamic security system A security system involving a user includes a token attachable to the user. The token is associated with the user while attached to the user. The association is automatically discontinued when the token is detached from the user. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7212098 | Portable security container A process and security container that enable local protection and remote transportation of items found with the environment of a contemporary office, while generating a log of users who have gained access to the container. The container may be constructed with one o... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7177819 | Wireless intelligent real estate electronic lock box An intelligent real estate system including an intelligent real estate sign having embedded processing functionality and a wireless communication device capable of receiving wireless electronic queries and programming instructions and for communicating with local an... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7140214 | Electro-mechanical cylinder lock-key combination with optical code An electromechanical cylinder lock-key combination includes a cylinder housing and a cylinder core rotatably arranged in the cylinder housing and having a key-way for receiving a key. A plurality of key actuated moveable blocking elements block the rotation of the c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137553 | Security clearance card, system and method of reading a security clearance card The security clearance card, system and method of the present invention includes a card that stores data to verify the identity of an owner of the card. In addition to other types of information, the card stores biometric data of the owner and other identity data. D... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131366 | Actuator assembly A trigger actuator having a substantially unitary structure with a measuring device mounted thereon to detect the application of force to the trigger. In response, the measuring device generates a trigger signal. A compensating system detects additional or undesirab... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129932 | Keyboard for interacting on small devices A QWERTY-based cluster keyboard is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the keyboard comprises fourteen alphabet keys arranged such that all the letters in the alphabet are distributed in three rows of keys and in the standard QWERTY positions. Stochastic languag... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126473 | Intrusion detection and secure remote alarm communication system for a security system for the inactive storage of the active ingredients of weapons of mass destruction A security system to create and maintain a secure communication link between a remote secure storage site and a law enforcement office using a continuous prearranged encrypted signal on the communication link. The authenticity of the encrypted signal is validated at... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120935 | Interactive key control system and method of managing access to secured locations An interactive method and system for managing access to one or more secured locations by one of more users via a global communication network which comprises software made up of a plurality of databases, each of the databases requiring a different level of access to... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116224 | Method and apparatus for securing firearms and other valuables in an alarm protected facility An alarm ready portable case is provided in which to secure a firearm or other protectable. The case includes sensors, a lock and, in several embodiments, structure to support the article to be protected. The case is adaptable to become part of a pre-existing facili... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7116211 | Biometric authentication of hospitality-site customers A method and system for checking a guest into a hospitality site is provided. A biometric sample is captured from a guest using a biometric-sample-capture device to create a portable biometric profile. The biometric sample is compared to a biometric sample previousl... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7116221 | Wi-Fi premises to vehicle telematics interface A Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) premises/home to vehicle telematics interface system is provided that uses Wi-Fi technology to enable communications between a control panel of a security system protecting a premises and a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a Wi-Fi tr... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7113090 | System and method for connecting security systems to a wireless device The present invention provides a personal security network where an individual's system or systems of security devices may be connected to a central security network. The central security network of the present invention may monitor a system's status and alert the i... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7091845 | Data entry systems with biometric devices for security access control A security system incorporating one or more biometric data recognition capabilities in a non-intrusive way to enhance the overall security provided by the system. The biometric recognition may be provided by incorporating one or more cameras in a keypad system where... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7080778 | Moveable object accountability system An accountability system for monitoring the status of a certain condition of a moveable object having an electronic identification device with a transmittable unique identification code is disclosed. A verification station with an electronic signal transmission and ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7065196 | Entrance intercom system An entrance intercom system comprises the following elements. A data base is applied to store the resident codes, the phone numbers and the identity recognizing codes of the residents. A communication module is coupled with public switch telephone networks to provid... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7050603 | Watermark encoded video, and related methods Watermarks in video signals or the accompanying audio track are used to associate video objects in a video sequence with object specific actions or information. A video object refers to a spatial and temporal portion of a video signal that depicts a recognizable obj... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7038585 | Cargo lock and monitoring apparatus and process A security apparatus is disclosed which provides for a cargo asset monitoring and tracking capability. The security apparatus may contain a physical locking function which provides a physical deterrent to an attached item such as a shipping drum. A microcontroller i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024089 | Fiber distribution frame arrangement having a centralized controller which universally controls and monitors access to fiber distribution frames A fiber distribution frame arrangement includes a fiber distribution frame. Fiber optic component panels are housed within the fiber distribution frame at respective positions. Doors are connected to the fiber distribution frame for the doors to open and close relat... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019683 | Shipping container security system A security system senses intrusions into a shipping container through the opening of doors, cutting an opening, or removing the doors from their hinges. Intrusion information is transmitted to a remote receiver without interrogation, thereby reducing power consumpti... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7019614 | Door security system audit trail A door security system for a door having an electrically actuated lock. The lock is controlled by a lock controller having an audit trail memory. An entry code reader transmits entered access codes to the controller. The controller compares the entered access code t... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7016813 | Method and process for configuring a premises for monitoring A system and method for configuring an integrated information system through a common user interface are provided. A user accesses a graphical user interface and selects client, premises, location, monitoring device, and processing rule information. The graphical us... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7017118 | Method and apparatus for reordering data items A swapping utility enables directional commands from a graphic user interface and/or keyboard to be utilized to swap data items associated with lists, tables or other series of data items. Upon receipt of both a directional command, e.g. up, down, left, or right, an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7015806 | Distributed monitoring for a video security system A system and method for distributed monitoring and remote verification of conditions surrounding an alarm condition in a security system. A security gateway detects alarm conditions at a premises and records video relating to the alarm condition. The security gatewa... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6999825 | Locker system, locker controlling method, control center, and recording medium A user access the control center by a user terminal, and send a request for searching an available locker box in a desired area. The control center has database storing data representing which locker box is available. The control center searches the database for the... | 02/14/2006 |
