Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340500280 | Timed access blocking | 20 |
20090033459 | VEHICLE DOOR LOCK CONTROL APPARATUS - A disclosed vehicle door lock control apparatus mounted in a vehicle for locking and unlocking the closed doors includes an automatic door locking unit locking the doors when no operation of opening a vehicle door is detected within a prescribed period of time-out time after the doors are unlocked by the user; and a time-out time determining unit determining the prescribed period of time-out time based on own vehicle position information. The time-out time determining unit, when the user requests to unlock the doors within a prescribed time after the doors are locked by the automatic door locking unit, learns that the prescribed period of time-out time with respect to an own vehicle position is to be extended. | 02-05-2009 |
20090267731 | PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, KEY OPERATION LOCK METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREOF - If there is not a key operation over a predetermined period of time, a lock control unit receives a timeout signal input from a timer. If the housings are closed, the lock control unit receives a detection result indicating that the housings are closed from an open/close detecting unit. If the timeout signal is input, or if the detection result supplied from the open/close detecting unit indicates that the housings are closed, the lock control unit determines that a lock instruction has been issued, and determines whether the state of the portable telephone device satisfies a predetermined condition. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the lock control unit outputs a key operation lock activation signal to a control unit. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the lock control unit waits for the predetermined condition to be satisfied before outputting a key operation lock activation signal. | 10-29-2009 |
20100182123 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING USERS' TIME AND ATTENDANCE AND CONTROLLING USERS' ACCESS - Systems and method, remotely monitor; the times, at which a user or users access certain facilities. Particularly, but not exclusively such systems can be used to monitor, at a central location, an employee's working times, at remote locations, for example building sites. The use of biomettic scanners in such systems can allow users' attendance to be monitored remotely without the need for supervision. | 07-22-2010 |
20110090045 | LOCKABLE CONTAINER WITH TIME-CONTROLLED REMOTE CONTROL - Apparatus for limiting access to items only during pre-determined times, a lockable container system includes a lockable container assembly and a remote control unit. The remote control unit includes an input keypad, a display, a processor, and a transmitter. The lockable container assembly includes a receiver, a locking mechanism, and an indicator. The pre-determined time that the lockable container assembly is able to be unlocked is entered on the keypad. When the predetermined time arrives, the remote includes an operator that, when actuated, sends an unlock signal to the lockable container assembly. At other times, the lockable container assembly remains locked, thereby limiting access to its contents. In one embodiment, the container includes perforations that ensure the inside environment matches the environment outside the container. | 04-21-2011 |
20110133885 | REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL OPERATION THEREOF - A remote control device and method, the remote control being changeable between an unlocked state and a locked state includes a communicating unit for allowing the remote control device to communicate with and remotely control a controlled apparatus and a processor electronically connected with the communicating unit. The processor is configured for unlocking the remote control device from the locked state, such that the remote control device communicates with and remotely control the controlled apparatus, and is configured for locking the remote control device into the locked state, such that communication between the remote control device and the controlled apparatus is disabled the remote control device cannot remotely control the controller apparatus. A method for preventing accidental operations of the remote control device is also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
20110298583 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING CONTROL - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for control of beverage dispensing. In one aspect, authorization data specifying that a beverage dispensing node is authorized to be activated are received. Activation data that request activation of the node are also received, where activation of the node causes a valve that controls flow of fluid to a beverage dispenser to be opened. A determination is made that the activation data are associated with a user identifier for an enabled user, where an enabled user is a user that has been enabled to activate the node. In response to receipt of the authorization data and the activation data a valve that controls flow of fluid to the beverage dispenser is opened. Data (e.g., de-authorization or de-activation data) specifying that an activated beverage dispensing apparatus be de-activated can also be received. In response to receipt of the data, the valve can be closed. | 12-08-2011 |
20120161925 | VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A CHARGE STATION - A vehicle may include a battery that receives energy from a charge station remote from the vehicle, and a controller. The controller may request that the station provide information about an electrical parameter associated with energy being supplied by the station, may determine information about an electrical parameter associated with energy received by the battery, and may prevent the battery from further receiving energy if the provided information is different than the determined information. | 06-28-2012 |
20120306614 | SINGLE ELEMENT KEYLESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A single element keyless control system enabling a mechanism includes a switch that can be manipulated by a single finger between one “open” position and two “closed” positions. The system has multiple levels of security with higher security levels having longer access codes. The switch is spring biased to a central “open” position and may be easily moved to either “closed” position by a single finger. The user enters an access code manipulating the switch to a “closed” position consecutively a number of times equal to the digit being entered. The process is repeated for any remaining digits in the code. Upon entry of the correct access code, the user may then unlock or enable the mechanism using the same switch. The user may change the level of security. Visual feedback is included to indicate whether the system is enabled or not enabled, and to indicate the level of security. | 12-06-2012 |
20130321125 | DELAYED EGRESS DEVICE OR LOCK WITH ENHANCED VISIBILITY - A delayed egress locking device that has an improved illumination system that signals when the lock is actuated. The illumination system can also signal the stages of conditions in a delayed egress sequence. The locking device is also directed to a security system for securing a door, wherein egress through the door is delayed for a time interval once the locking device is actuated. The locking device can also include a timing device, wherein the timing device can measure a time interval following the actuation of the locking device. The locking device can also include an illumination system, which can comprise light sources, that displays a countdown when the locking device is actuated, as well as an audio system which alerts when the locking device is actuated. | 12-05-2013 |
20140043137 | Lockable Container with Time-Controlled Remote Control - Apparatus for limiting access to items only during pre-determined times, a lockable container system includes a lockable container assembly and a remote control unit. The remote control unit includes an input keypad, a display, a processor, and a transmitter. The lockable container assembly includes a receiver, a locking mechanism, and an indicator. The pre-determined time that the lockable container assembly is able to be unlocked is entered on the keypad. When the predetermined time arrives, the remote includes an operator that, when actuated, sends an unlock signal to the lockable container assembly. At other times, the lockable container assembly remains locked, thereby limiting access to its contents. In one embodiment, the container includes perforations that ensure the inside environment matches the environment outside the container. | 02-13-2014 |
20140055235 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND LOCK FUNCTION OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR - A mobile terminal and method for supporting a lock function operation. The method for operation of a lock function in a mobile terminal includes: receiving an input event in a locked state; and performing an unlock operation by deactivating the lock function and applying tentative lock deactivation for a given time according to the received input event. | 02-27-2014 |
20140232522 | AUTOMATED ENTRY - Automated entry to properties is provided. Properties are made available for viewing. Visitor requests to enter the properties are received. Automated entry information is provided to visitors that allows the visitors to enter the properties during specific times. | 08-21-2014 |
20140266584 | Device and Method for Self-Limiting Access to Objects and Substances - A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The container informs the user, before it locks, of the duration of locking. If the duration exceeds a user-selectable maximum, the container waits for user confirmation, otherwise it locks after a delay. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking The user can request early access to the contents, while the container is locked, subject to an unlocking delay before access is granted, a relocking delay after which access is denied, and an inhibit delay limiting the frequency of use of the early open feature. The device provides a programmable schedule, and can relock itself after a programmable delay. | 09-18-2014 |
20150077221 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AND USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Various prison services are rendered more efficient by providing inmates access to portable electronic devices in a controlled and regulated manner. A dispenser is employed to control and monitor the checking out and return of portable electronic devices and to communicate with such devices during use by inmates to monitor inmate use and ensure the portable electronic devices are only used by inmates as authorized. | 03-19-2015 |
20160035161 | ADAPTIVE ACCESS CONTROL FOR AREAS WITH MULTIPLE DOORS - An access control system detects movement at a door to which a user has been granted access. A travel time is determined that describes how long the user is expected to need to travel between that door and another door in the area. After the travel time has elapsed, the other door is unlocked. Thus, the user can travel to and open the other door without having to present a credential for the other door. | 02-04-2016 |
20160086404 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR USING CAPACITIVE TOUCH TO FURTHER SECURE INFORMATION IN RFID DOCUMENTS - A system for limiting access to confidential information including storage circuitry for storing the confidential information. An access enabling circuit allows access to the storage circuitry in response to a first level of an enabling signal. A processor generates the enabling signal for a predetermined amount of time in response to sensing of a change of a predetermined value that is produced in response to an act by a person responsible for the confidentiality of the confidential information. The enabling signal assumes a second level after the predetermined amount of time to block access to the storage circuitry. | 03-24-2016 |
20160140786 | UNLOCKING METHOD AND DEVICE APPLIED THE SAME - An unlocking method and device utilizing the same are provided. The unlocking method is disclosed, including: in response to an input pre-unlocking operation, performing a timing operation; detecting at least one input unlocking operation; determining whether a time interval from the timing operation to the input unlocking operation is equal to a predefined interval, and if the time interval from the timing operation to the input unlocking operation is equal to the predefined interval, unlocking the device, otherwise, not unlocking the device. | 05-19-2016 |
20160180614 | PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL | 06-23-2016 |
20160379431 | KEY DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - It is presented a key device comprising: a mechanical interface for mechanically manoeuvring a lock device upon successful access control. The mechanical interface comprises a connector for powering the lock device and for communication with the lock device such that the lock device is able to perform electronic access control using the key device. The key device further comprises a clock; a memory; a radio communication module; and a controller arranged to, using the radio communication module communicate online with an access control device and use the memory as temporary storage for offline communication between the access control device and one or more lock devices. A corresponding method, computer program and computer program product are also presented. | 12-29-2016 |
20190143941 | VALET KEY CONTROL SYSTEM AND VALET KEY | 05-16-2019 |