332 results about "Wireless security" patented technology

An interconnected wireless HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system and wireless security system, which are interconnected and communicate with each other through the use of a common wireless technology, including the same selected frequency, modulation and a set of common protocols. The Wireless HVAC system includes wireless thermostats, which can communicate with and control both the HVAC system and the security system, and the wireless security system includes wireless controls or keypads, which can communicate with and control both the security system and the HVAC system. The universal wireless infrastructure can be expanded to provide communication or control of additional user or manufacturer installed wireless devices or systems through the universal wireless home infrastructure.

A wireless security module (20) adapted to authenticate a mobile device (16), such as a mobile telephone, thereby to allow communication between the mobile device and a terminal (12), such as a self-service terminal. The wireless security module (20) is paired with the mobile device (16) and is adapted to send an authentication signal to the mobile device (16) or the terminal (12) using a wireless communication path, such as a telecommunications network or an IR link or a Bluetooth connection.

A security system control module with a portable housing including a wireless receiver, control circuitry, nonvolatile memory, and a data connector. The receiver receives data transmissions from at least one wireless security device that monitors a condition of a premises in which the wireless security device is installed. The data connector exchanges data between the control circuitry and an external host device, and it also accepts from the external host device primary operating power for operating the wireless receiver, the control circuitry, and the nonvolatile memory. The control circuitry is adapted to process signals in accordance with a preprogrammed configuration file stored in the nonvolatile memory, the signals received via the wireless receiver from a wireless security device, and to communicate with an external computer located remotely from the external host device via the data connector using a first communications protocol.

An integrated security control system and method which integrate the functions of a wireless security system control panel and a radio transceiver in an integrated security control system unit. The integrated control unit includes a first telephone communication system for communicating security system data by wired telephone communications, and a second radio frequency (RF) cellular communication system for communicating security system data by communications through an RF communication network. The cellular communication system is the primary communication network for reporting a security event, thereby leaving the first telephone communication system open for telephone communications during the reporting of a security event. A separate unit of the security system, such as a wireless RF status display or a wireless RF keypad, is provided with a beeper transducer for sounding entry and exit beeps. The separate unit is positioned at a separate location from the integrated security control system unit, such that the entry beeps do not alert an entering person to the location of the integrated security control system unit. When a security event is triggered, the control unit delays activating a security alarm sounder in the control unit until after the second RF communication system has finished transmitting the alarm message.

An interconnected wireless RF HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system and wireless RF security system, which are interconnected and communicate with each other through the use of a common wireless RF technology, including the same selected frequency, modulation and a set of common protocols. The RF wireless HVAC system includes wireless RF thermostats which can communicate with and control both the HVAC system and the security system, and the wireless RF security system includes wireless RF controls or keypads which can communicate with and control both the security system and the HVAC system. The universal RF infrastructure can be expanded to provide communication or control of additional user or manufacturer installed wireless RF devices or systems through the universal RF home infrastructure.

Methods and systems for providing a wireless security service and/or a wireless technical support service for a personal computer. The personal computer comprises a control unit for processing information conveyed by signals transmitted over a wireless network and received by a wireless interface of the personal computer. By processing this information, the control unit may: send at least one command for execution by a power management controller of the personal computer such that, upon executing the at least one command, the power management controller changes a power state of the personal computer (e.g., powers off the personal computer and prevents the personal computer from being powered on, or powers on the personal computer); cause booting software to become corrupted; cause various technical support operations (diagnostics and/or maintenance operations) to be performed on the personal computer; and/or cause the wireless interface to transmit over the wireless network information regarding a boot sequence of the personal computer.

Methods, apparatuses and systems enabling a distributed wireless network security system. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless network system where security policies are automatically distributed and uniformly implemented across wireless network access points. Embodiments of the present invention address the situation where a malicious user moves to a different access point within a wireless network environment after failing to properly authenticate and/or associate at a first access point. Embodiments of the present invention enable an integrated, multi-layer network security system, wherein a security mechanism at one layer (e.g., link layer security mechanisms) can set policies based on information gleaned from operation of a security mechanism at another layer (e.g., application layer authentication servers).

A method for reauthentication during client roaming in a wireless network system. The network has at least one access server and a plurality of access points registered with the access server. The method includes receiving a registration request at the access server from a new access point for a roaming client registered with the access server and sending a client's session key to the new access point in a registration reply upon authentication of the registration request. The client's session key is configured for use by the new access point to authenticate the client and establish keys for the client. A method for secure context transfer during client roaming is also disclosed.

Method and system for monitoring a plurality of network segments in a local area network within a selected geographic region is provided. The monitoring is performed to check compliance with one or more wireless security policies. The method comprises providing a network monitoring device and coupling the network monitoring device to a connection port of the local are network. Moreover, the method includes providing one or more sniffers that are adapted to interact with a wireless medium. The sniffers are spatially disposed within and/or in a vicinity of the selected geographic region. The method includes determining a connectivity status of at least one wireless access device to the local area network.

A tool tracking apparatus constructed by a base monitoring station that has electronic circuitry, an LED display panel and an audible alarm; a power supply including a battery power backup for the base monitoring station; a perimeter loop wire electrically connected to the base monitoring system defining an extended area in which at least one tool is protected or can be located; at least one wireless security tag fixedly attached to the at least one tool for rounding a second audible alarm when the locate button on the base monitoring station is pushed or for triggering the first audible alarm when the at least one wireless security tag approaches the perimeter loop wire at a distance less than a preset distance.

A method, system and computer-readable medium for authenticating a wireless access point is described. The method comprises upon initially connecting to the wireless access point, storing a first service set identifier associated with the wireless access point, storing a first media access control address for the wireless access point and associating the first media access control address for the wireless access point with the first service set identifier for the wireless access point. The system comprises a computing device for executing wireless security software wherein the wireless security software upon initial connection of the computing device to the wireless access point, stores a first service set identifier associated with the wireless access point, stores a first media access control address for the wireless access point and associates the first media access control address for the wireless access point with the first service set identifier for the wireless access point.

A wireless local area network (LAN) set up method and apparatus by which a client apparatus not having a character input function can easily provide wireless LAN setup. The wireless LAN set up method includes the operations of scanning associable wireless LAN devices so as to search for information about wireless LAN devices that support wireless security setup; and providing user interface information associated with wireless LAN setup of the wireless LAN devices according to found information about the wireless LAN devices that support the wireless security setup.

The invention discloses a wireless security communication method and system for ensuring the security of wireless communication in an intelligent transportation system, improving the data processing efficiency and reducing the complexity of security communication. The method comprises the following steps: at least one first secret key and identification information thereof are respectively stored in an OBU (On-Board Unit) and a CCS (Central Computer System) server; and the OBU is used for generating a second secret key on the basis of a random number and the first secret key after a digital certificate of the CCS server is passed through verification, encrypting information to be transmitted by adopting the second secret key, and then sending the identification information of the first secret key and the random number which generate the second secret key, and the information encrypted by the second secret key to the CCS server. The invention simultaneously discloses a wireless security communication system.

Methods and systems are provided for concealing identifying data that may be used to identify a beacon or device in broadcasts unless an observer device is able to directly or indirectly, via an authorized resolver device, translate an encrypted broadcast into the identifiable information. The wireless security scheme disclosed herein also pertains to resolving the concealed data messages to obtain the identifiable information.

This invention provides wireless safety network through the integration of mobile femto-cells (mFAP), into macro-cellular system. Such network provides safety management for students during their travel to and from school through the supervision of handovers between home and mobile femto-cell and the macro-cellular environment as well as supervision of class attendance, emergency function, and other services.

A wireless security device and method includes implementing, by a wireless security device, one or more Bluetooth wireless protocol profiles for connecting to one or more Bluetooth enabled devices. A Bluetooth enabled telephony device may be paired with the wireless security device using one or more Bluetooth wireless protocol profiles. The wireless security device may send a command to the telephony device over the wirelessly paired Bluetooth connection, to the telephony device. The command may cause the telephony device to place a telephone call to an emergency telephone number. Once the telephone call is placed, a prerecorded emergency message may be sent from the wireless security device to the telephony device, causing the telephony device to play the prerecorded emergency message.

Security systems are disclosed in which intrusion security sensors provided on the perimeter of a protected space immediately activate a plurality of wireless RF, battery operated, low current drain security video cameras elsewhere in the protected space to enable pre-alarm video recording by the security video cameras. Each security video cameras is capable of operating in a standby inactive video mode, providing a low electrical power consumption, or in an active video recording mode. Each security sensor includes an RF transmitter for transmitting an RF security/alarm event message indicating detection of a security/alarm event. Upon detection of an alarm event by a security sensor, the security sensor transmits an RF security/alarm event message which causes the security system video cameras to awaken from the standby inactive video mode into the active video recording mode.

An aftermarket plug-in safety device that allows a vehicle to communicate with other vehicles or infrastructures in a V2X communications system. The device includes a radio for transmitting and receiving signals and a GPS receiver for receiving GPS signals and providing vehicle position data. The device also includes a memory for storing digital security certificates and vehicle application data and a processor configured to be put in electrical communication with a vehicle CAN bus. The processor receives vehicle location signals from the GPS receiver, files from the memory and signals from the radio and providing signals for transmission to the radio. The processor identifies the vehicle that the plug-in device is coupled to and provides data on the CAN bus identifying the device. The processor also performs self-configuring operations based on type of vehicle, access to vehicle systems and location of the vehicle.

A method and apparatus for securely connecting one or more wireless peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, gamepads, remote controllers, joysticks and one or more host systems such as personal computers or workstations, the secure connection reducing the vulnerability of wireless communications between a wireless peripheral device and a host system to accidental or malicious interference or eavesdropping.

Systems and methods for distributed monitoring of a wireless network using a plurality of wireless client devices in communication with the wireless network.

The present invention provides a method for establishing a secure channel between wireless devices. The method involves reducing the transmit power of the devices in conjunction with placing the devices in close proximity to one another. By reducing the transmit power, wireless communications between the devices cannot be detected by other devices beyond the short transmission range. The devices then generate and exchange encryption keys using the reduced-power transmissions in order to establish a secure, encrypted communications channel. Once the secure channel is established, the devices increase their transmit power back to normal operating levels, allowing them to be moved further apart while maintaining secure wireless communications.

A portable wireless security device (WSD) along with methods of use for providing a multi-factor authentication process for authorizing RFID payment transactions, online processes and email correspondences made by a mobile device.