A covering (200) for an opening in a building and a sensor assembly (500) is disclosed. The covering (200) comprises a panel (201) moveable between an open position and a closed position, and to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The sensor assembly (500) is configured to sense the position of a locking member (205) of the covering and to transmit signals indicating the position of locking member (205). Methods of installing a sensor assembly (500) on a covering (200) of an opening of a building are also disclosed.

A locking mechanism is provided for a portal closure that includes a first side, and a second side The portal closure including a latch movable into and out of engagement with a latch receiver and a latch driving device coupled to the latch for moving the latch into and out of engagement with the latch receiver The latch driving device includes a controllable lock member movable between a locked position where the latch is fixedly positioned in the latch receiver and an unlocked position where the latch is capable of being disengaged from the latch receiver and a second side latch driving device mover disposed on the second side of the portal closure. The locking mechanism includes a first side latch driving device mover disposed on the first side of the portal closures, and coupled to the latch driving device for moving the latch driving device to cause the latch to move into and out of engagement with the latch receiver. A signal generator is provided for generating a human detectable signal. A lock actuator is coupled to the controllable lock member for moving the locking mechanism between a first normal position wherein the second side lock driving device is capable of being moved between an unlocked position to permit the latch to be disengaged from the latch receiver and a locked position where the latch is prevented from being disengaged from the latch receiver; and a second emergency position wherein the second side lock driving device is in the locked position, and the signal generator is actuated to generate a human detectable signal. A power source is provided for powering the signal generator when the locking mechanism is in the second emergency position. A switch is coupled between the power source and the signal generator for controlling the flow of current between the power source and the signal generator.

A locking mechanism is provided for a portal closure that includes a first side, and a second side The portal closure including a latch movable into and out of engagement with a latch receiver and a latch driving device coupled to the latch for moving the latch into and out of engagement with the latch receiver The latch driving device includes a controllable lock member movable between a locked position where the latch is fixedly positioned in the latch receiver and an unlocked position where the latch is capable of being disengaged from the latch receiver and a second side latch driving device mover disposed on the second side of the portal closure. The locking mechanism includes a first side latch driving device mover disposed on the first side of the portal closures, and coupled to the latch driving device for moving the latch driving device to cause the latch to move into and out of engagement with the latch receiver. A signal generator is provided for generating a human detectable signal. A lock actuator is coupled to the controllable lock member for moving the locking mechanism between a first normal position wherein the second side lock driving device is capable of being moved between an unlocked position to permit the latch to be disengaged from the latch receiver and a locked position where the latch is prevented from being disengaged from the latch receiver; and a second emergency position wherein the second side lock driving device is in the locked position, and the signal generator is actuated to generate a human detectable signal. A power source is provided for powering the signal generator when the locking mechanism is in the second emergency position. A switch is coupled between the power source and the signal generator for controlling the flow of current between the power source and the signal generator.

An exemplary access control device is configured for mounting to a door and includes a bolt, an actuator, and an indicator. The bolt has an extended position and a retracted position, and includes a front face that is visible when the bolt is extended and the door is in a closed position. The actuator is operable to move the bolt from the extended position to the retracted position. The indicator is positioned on the front face of the bolt such that at least a portion of the indicator is visible when the bolt is extended and the door is in the closed position.

An exemplary access control device is configured for mounting to a door and includes a bolt, an actuator, and an indicator. The bolt has an extended position and a retracted position, and includes a front face that is visible when the bolt is extended and the door is in a closed position. The actuator is operable to move the bolt from the extended position to the retracted position. The indicator is positioned on the front face of the bolt such that at least a portion of the indicator is visible when the bolt is extended and the door is in the closed position.

Apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a locking apparatus for resisting movement of an openable element are described. The locking apparatus includes a body, an actuator, a lifting member, at least a portion of the lifting member being configured to be raised or lowered relative to the body according to an output of the actuator, the lifting member comprising a contact surface configured to restrict movement of the openable element, and a strap coupled to the body and to the lifting member, the strap configured to permit the lifting member to flex based at least in part upon contact between the lifting member and the openable element and to transfer energy received at the lifting member into the body of the locking apparatus into a surface to which the locking apparatus is mounted.

A system and method for automatically screening anyone arriving to a facility outside of predetermined entry and exit times is provided. The automated screening system denies entry and detains anyone determined to be a threat. An operator may then take the person denied entry into custody or manually override the system to allow the person access to the facility.

A system and method for automatically screening anyone arriving to a facility outside of predetermined entry and exit times is provided. The automated screening system denies entry and detains anyone determined to be a threat. An operator may then take the person denied entry into custody or manually override the system to allow the person access to the facility.

A locking module includes: a storage unit in which a password is saved; an input unit which receives a number as an input; a locking unit which restrains a zipper and thereby restricts the sliding of the zipper in a state in which two housings are coupled through the zipper; and a control unit which, when the saved password matches the input number, transmits a lock release signal to the locking unit and controls to release the zipper restrained by the locking unit.

A locking module includes: a storage unit in which a password is saved; an input unit which receives a number as an input; a locking unit which restrains a zipper and thereby restricts the sliding of the zipper in a state in which two housings are coupled through the zipper; and a control unit which, when the saved password matches the input number, transmits a lock release signal to the locking unit and controls to release the zipper restrained by the locking unit.