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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179248 | Door latching recognition apparatus and process An acoustic door latch detector is provided in which a sound recognition sensor is integrated into a door or door lock mechanism. The programmable sound recognition sensor can be trained to recognize the acoustic signature of the door and door lock mechanism being p... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7405663 | System for detecting radio-frequency identification tags Techniques for detecting radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags are disclosed. For example, an exit control system is described that detects unauthorized removal of articles from a protected facility. A series of antennas are setup to produce interrogation corri... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7400242 | Exit arming delay security system and method A security system for protecting a building which includes at least a first presence sensor, an alarm panel that includes a microprocessor and memory, an exit delay in the alarm panel providing an interval for a user to exit the building after arming the security sy... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397371 | Security system access control and method A security system which includes at least a first sensor, an alarm panel including a control system and programmable apparatus, a connection between the at least one sensor and set alarm panel, a keypad assembly including a camera, and a connection between the keypa... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7388467 | System and method for determining a state of a door A system for determining a state of a door having a locking mechanism for locking the door includes a locking mechanism and a door sensor. The locking mechanism sensor is disposed for sensing a condition of the locking mechanism and generating a signal indicative th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7319391 | Centralised security closure A device of automated closure, and of locking, comprising a mobile closure or locking element (2), an actuator (3) electrically controllable for the motion of the element, a sensor (4), a programming and control device, the program of which comp... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7307524 | Access annunciator An electronic device is provided that functions as an area-intrusion informing embodiment for announcing the unauthorized entry into an enclosure or area which has at least one access opening and closing means. The invention is not intended to replace conventional a... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7248162 | Temporary mute of alarm in wireless alert system A security system of the type wherein the occurrence of a monitored event, such as presence or motion of an individual at a first location, triggers an alarm at a second location. The invention provides a means of disabling the alarm during times when the device is ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7173532 | Intelligent controlled entry-exit system The present invention is to an integrated end-to-end system and process composed of numerous application systems and subsystems (applicable in total or in subparts) which enables parties (such as businesses, buildings, prisons, governments, etc.) to acquire informat... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7148798 | Gate closing timer for security gate override system A solid state programmable timer attaches with two wires across the two contacts for the key circuit of the PC board controlling a security gate and two wires to the emergency personnel remote key switch. A timed cycle is activated by an emergency personnel key open... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138912 | Movable barrier operations method and apparatus Movement of a movable barrier (10) such as, for example, a vertically-dropping fire door, can be controlled in an informed manner and with greater flexibility regarding the manner of movement via, in one embodiment, use of a motor (20) as a generator t... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7119692 | System for detecting radio-frequency identification tags Techniques for detecting radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags are disclosed. For example, an exit control system is described that detects unauthorized removal of articles from a protected facility. A series of antennas are setup to produce interrogation corri... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7091844 | Security system and danger sensor for monitoring danger parameters A security system utilizes danger sensors (3) and a central unit connected wirelessly to the danger sensors (3). The danger sensors (3) have a communication module (8) which has the same dimensions and same shape for all sensor types, and... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081826 | Access annunciator An electronic device that functions as an area-intrusion informing device for announcing the unauthorized entry into an enclosure or area which has at least one access opening and closing means. The device uses components that are small for inconspicuous insertions,... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7068146 | Vehicle door lock apparatus A vehicle door lock apparatus receives a signal from a portable transmitter and at least locks a door based on the received signal. When a door lock request is received from the transmitter and the door on the driver's seat side is closed, signals detected by door c... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7030739 | Vehicle security system and method for programming an arming delay A method for programming a vehicle security system comprises initiating a timed delay feature, determining a timed delay of the timed delay feature, and incorporating the timed delay into a security system event delay. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030751 | Process for operating a security system for the protection of persons and belongings Process for operating a security system, for the protection of persons and belongings, comprising a warning device (2) triggerable by a control unit (3), a unit (11) for activating a signalling device (7) and a means (6) of unlocki... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7002464 | Relative timing mechanism for event sequencing without clock synchronization A remote sensing system operable to collect sensor timing data comprising a central data hub for detecting the occurrence of an event and processing information about the detected event, the remote sensing system comprising a central data hub, at least one sensor ha... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6937149 | Handlebar mounted remote transmitter controller unit for door operator A garage door opener remote controller unit is mountable on the handlebar of a motorcycle or other handlebar steered vehicle and includes a radio frequency transmitter and a push button actuator for sending a door control signal. The controller unit includes a housi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931131 | Method and apparatus for online geographic and user verification and restriction using a GPS system A method and system for determining geographic location and mental state of a user. A GPS circuit is to generate signals representing a geographic location. The system uses a host computer and a local computer connected to each other over a network. A keypad is used... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6911897 | Electronic combination lock with high security features A self-powered electronic combination lock including a lock mechanism having locked and unlocked conditions. A rotatable dial is used to input a numerical combination code for changing the lock mechanism from the locked condition to the unlocked condition. An electr... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6906626 | Burglar alarm and door chime An improved battery operated combination burglar alarm and door chime mounted to the inside of a door from where the alarm and chime modes are selected. A dead bolt slide cooperates with a jamb plate fastened to the door frame to manually arm the device from the ins... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6747564 | Security guarantee method and system A security system wherein, when a staff enters a building, a smart card carried by the staff is verified, and staff information inclusive of a staff number and fingerprint information is read from the smart card and is stored temporarily in a temporary storage file.... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6737969 | Wireless security sensor systems for windows and doors An wireless security sensor system includes a window frame defining a window opening, a window sash movable relative to the window frame between open and closed positions; and a sensor unit embedded in the window frame. The sensor unit includes a housing having an i... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6720874 | Portal intrusion detection apparatus and method A portal access control system is disclosed for preventing unauthorized entry from a public area into a secure area. The system utilizes input from several different sensors, including: passive IR sensors, motion detectors, photo detectors and authentication devices... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6462652 | Distributed verification, confirmation or delay time system and method A multi-unit monitoring system includes a plurality of units coupled to a communication medium. The system can also incorporate a common control element coupled to the medium. The individual units include control circuitry which is capable of carrying out... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6434158 | Entryway system using proximity-based short-range wireless links An entryway system includes a door entry system (130) located near an entry door (320), and a personal presence identifier (122) carried by a guest and coupled to the door entry system by a short-range wireless link (26). The door entry system and the per... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6380850 | Dual mode panel A dual mode alarm control panel includes a sensing arrangement for determining conditions of the environment in which the panel is installed. The results of the environmental assessment are used to determine an operating mode of the panel. In a first mode... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6249225 | Auxiliary alert process and system thereof for alarm system An auxiliary alert process and system thereof for alarm system are adapted for monitoring all the devices, so that a great amount of installation fee and equipment cost can thus be saved, wherein the auxiliary alert process which includes the following st... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6239711 | Livestock sorter A livestock sorter is provided for sorting hogs according to weight. The livestock sorter includes a chute having an entrance gate at a back end and a pair of exit gates at a front end. Latches secure the gates in a closed position. A platform within the ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6225903 | Alarm system armed and disarmed by a deadbolt on a door A security alarm system which may be selectively armed or disarmed when monitoring a protected premises is described which utilizes the position of a deadbolt to determine whether the security system should be armed or disarmed. The security system compri... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6127926 | Intrusion sensing systems Vertical surface protection in a security installation is achieved by detecting disturbances in a microwave beam sent from a transmitter to a receiver, both installed substantially above the ground and adjacent to the vertical surface. The transmitter and... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6127921 | Alarm device and method for actuation of an alarm device Vehicle alarm devices and methods for activating such devices are disclosed. The alarm device includes a first sensor for detecting the presence of living beings within the vehicle and generating a first signal, a second sensor for detecting the exit of a... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6078254 | Suspended code for alarm system The system generates alarm suspension codes without direct interaction with the alarm panel. The alarm control panel generates its own suspension codes for checking for proper validation when a suspension code is entered. The alarm panel generates suspens... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5955031 | Carbon monoxide sensor A carbon monoxide sensing system is provided including a garage having an automatic door adapted to open only upon the receipt of an activation signal. Further provided is a carbon monoxide sensor positioned within the garage and connected to the automati... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952924 | Method and apparatus for enforcing hygiene The present invention is a system for encouraging workers who work in a hygienically controlled area to wash their hands before exiting an associated sanitation area. Broadly, the present invention comprises a housing located in the sanitation area for re... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5949333 | Operation sensitive reminder A compact operation sensitive reminder device that is readily attachable to almost any movable item and that emits an alert signal (e.g., audio, visible or tactile) when the item is initially changed from an non-operative condition to an operative conditi... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5912631 | Mischief preventive automatic door locking apparatus and method for use with keyless entry system in automotive vehicle In automatic door locking apparatus and method for an automotive vehicle for locking and unlocking vehicle doors, a first timer unit in a controller starts a counting operation of a first set time period responsive to an unlock signal generated by a compa... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5831533 | Entering/leaving control system An entering/leaving control system for a user who is carrying a wireless medium which stores at least collating information and has a wireless communication function. The entering/leaving control system includes a receiving unit provided near a gate for e... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5808553 | Apparatus for enforcing hygiene An apparatus for unlocking the door to a hygienic area is formed by a circuit having a pair of series connected, normally open push button switches disposed in spaced apart relation at lateral limits of a lavatory. When the switch buttons are simultaneous... | 09/15/1998 |
