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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8441336 | System and method for secure shipment of high-value cargo A system for protecting high-value cargo enclosed in a container, while maintaining the container indistinguishable from similar low value shipments, includes an onboard identity module (OBIM) cooperative with an internal locking mechanism (ILM), both of which are e... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8416056 | Entrance barrier The present invention relates to an entrance barrier comprising a barrier element movable between an open and a closed position, driving means, by which the barrier element can driven from one position to the other position respectively, a control unit, by which the... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8358199 | Delivery container A lockable container (1) for receiving items includes elements for generating a random code when the container is locked, elements for transferring the code to a person locking the container, and a memory for storing the code. The container further includes e... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8334751 | Systems and methods for managing inventory of items held in a cabinet using radio frequency identification (RFID) A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more ant... | 12/18/2012 |
| 8284023 | Internal locking apparatus and methods for making and using same An internal locking system is disclosed, which utilizes electromechanical locking devices to lock and unlock lockable openings. ... | 10/09/2012 |
| 8248207 | Method for using a table of data to control access to a secure container A container has a lid and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a male wall with a switch. A female wall mounts to the inside wall of the container and, when closed, encompasses the male wall. The female wall has a magnet that activates the switch. A l... | 08/21/2012 |
| 8248206 | Key management box In a key management box for centrally managing keys used to unlock the locks of a plurality of storage cabinets and comprising a key lock means for making impossible to take out the key, and electronic ID storage section performing personal authentication, and a con... | 08/21/2012 |
| 8232865 | Wireless communication devices A method and apparatus for wirelessly performing identification. A wireless communications apparatus comprising a cellular receiver communicatively coupled to the processing unit and a first antenna and configured to perform wireless communications via the antenna u... | 07/31/2012 |
| 8193907 | Method for opening a transportable container The present invention relates to a process for opening a container for the transportation of valuable objects or valuable documents, for example. The container (1) includes a first electronic unit (2), which allows deactivation of an alarm system and/o... | 06/05/2012 |
| 8164419 | Electronic lock box with time-related data encryption based on user-selected pin 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... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8138886 | Communication enabled active lock system An active lock system includes wireless communication capability and information display and processing functions providing convenience, security and privacy protect usable as a secured lock and/or as a lock box for storing a key or code, permitting access to a lock... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8138887 | Valet key storage device A valet key storage device includes a valet key storage portion for storing a valet key on which an engaging portion is formed, a locking portion provided with a locking mechanism for locking an ejection of the valet key by engaging with the engaging portion of the ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8130077 | Wireless communications devices In one aspect, a wireless communications device includes a processing unit; memory communicatively coupled to the processing unit; at least one antenna; a cellular receiver communicatively coupled to the processing unit and the at least one antenna to perform wirele... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8120460 | Electronic key provisioning A method for method of initializing an electronic lock is disclosed. The method comprises a point-of-sale terminal reading electronic lock identification information from the electronic lock and the point-of-sale terminal receiving confidential information from a mo... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8063735 | Remotely actuated refrigerator lock with thermal spoilage protection A remotely actuable refrigerator door lock has a body portion attached to the cabinet and a door portion attached to an edge of the door. A latch in the body portion engages a strike plate in the door portion and can be remotely lifted to open the refrigerator. The ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8058971 | Access control system An access device for a system having at least one lock that is configured to receive instructions and to energize a lock mechanism to unlock the at least one lock and a computer is disposed at a remote location from the at least one lock and the access device. The c... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8040218 | GPS enabled key management system Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable media are provided for acquisition of a lockbox position. For example, in one embodiment a method is provided which receives positional data for a lockbox. After receiving the lockbox, when the lockbox is associat... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8035480 | Showing management system to automatically match and control electronic lockboxes A showing management system for automatically controlling access to an electronic lockbox utilizing showing appointment data maintained by the showing management system, whereby the showing appointment data is transmitted to the electronic lockbox and/or electronic ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7999656 | Electronic lock box with key presence sensing An electronic lock box contains a secure compartment for storing keys to a structure. A sensing system allow the lock box to determine whether the contents of the lock box have been replaced as well as ensuring the correct key or object has been returned. The system... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994897 | Systems and methods for managing inventory of items held in a cabinet using radio frequency identification (RFID) A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more ant... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7920048 | Method for using a table of data to control access and a locking mechanism using same A container has a lid and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a male wall with a switch. A female wall mounts to the inside wall of the container and, when closed, encompasses the male wall. The female wall has a magnet that activates the switch. A l... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7880585 | Storage locker having a remotely activated lockout feature A method for controlling access to a storage unit owned by an owner, wherein a renter can obtain and maintain rights to said storage unit by paying a first rental fee and subsequent periodic rental fee payments according to a schedule. In this method, the storage un... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7880584 | Lockbox key with callback feature An access device is provided for a system that has a plurality of locks that are each configured to receive instructions and to energize a lock mechanism to unlock the lock and a computer that is disposed at a remote location from the locks and that is connected to ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7768378 | Field retrofittable refrigerator lock with audit trail Disclosed is apparatus and methodology for providing a retrofittable lock assembly for an enclosure. A manually or electronically accessible lock assembly has been provided that may be attached to an enclosure to control access to items stored in the enclosure. In a... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7741952 | Electronic access control device An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected fro... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7728711 | Remotely or locally actuated refrigerator lock with temperature and humidity detection A remotely or locally actuable refrigerator door lock has a body portion that is attached to the cabinet and a door portion that is attached to an edge of the door. A latch in the body portion engages a strike plate in the door portion and can be lifted out of engag... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7683758 | Electronic access control device An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected fro... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7671719 | Electronic storage box, opening and closing method of electronic storage box, and computer program product thereof An electronic storage box, an electronic storage box opening and closing method, and computer program product, comprising: safety, portability, convenience, economical efficiency and presentation effects are provided. In case a cryptograph setting request signal is ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7652555 | Container for storing objects A container that is capable of outputting information related to objects stored in the container. The container is able to output information for objects that are stored by the container and that have identification tags physically associated with them. ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7598842 | Secure mobile device and allocation system A system and method of securely allocating mobile devices is disclosed. A plurality of mobile devices are stored in an inoperative state under the control of a host computer. A user enters an identification code, which is received by the host computer, and the host ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7576633 | Method and apparatus for controlling a safe having an electronic lock A control unit to control an electronic lock on a safe includes an electronic lock for the safe. The electronic lock receives signals from an external computer, and controls the safe in response to the signals. ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7518485 | Electronically controlled lockbox A method and apparatus for providing security for delivered goods purchased via electronic or telephonic commerce is provided in the form of a digital lock box, and method of operating the lock box in cooperation with senders of goods. This method further comprises ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7482907 | Electronic access control device An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected fro... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7477132 | Electronic device for packet boxes and related operating method An electronic device for packet boxes includes a processor programmed to assign users to groups of users and a control system capable of managing the possibilities of access to functions of the device on the basis of the user's membership to the user groups. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7456725 | Electronic access control device utilizing a single microcomputer intergrated circuit An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected fro... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7443281 | Method and system for unlocking of objects System and method for unlocking an object (20, 24, 25) for an authorized person, by transmitting an unlock signal and a device signal from a remote station (10) to the object and storing the same in a memory (125), by comparing the device signal... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439850 | Keyless entry system A keyless entry system is disclosed for use in an entry system wherein the latching mechanism may be locked or unlocked by either a key or a remotely controlled mechanism. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7429911 | Power source control device for electronic device A power source control device for an electronic device, comprising: a storage unit storing condition information about conditions for supplying electric power to an electronic device; a receiving unit receiving, via a communication path from a power source remote co... | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7382250 | Lock system with remote control security device A lock includes two independently operating locking mechanism, one locking mechanism operating electronically and one locking mechanism operating mechanically. The lock may include a device for receiving and decoding an electronic unlock signal and a memory source f... | 06/03/2008 |
