Disclosed are devices, systems, apparatus, methods, products, and other implementations, including a method that includes obtaining, by a lock system, environmental data representative of characteristics of an environment at which a lock device, configured to control access to a structure, is located, with the lock device including a lock controller in electrical communication with a lock mechanism. The method further includes controlling the lock mechanism of the lock device based on a comparison of at least one of the characteristics of the environment to corresponding pre-determined data associated with the lock device.

Enhanced methods and systems for securing and monitoring cargo are described. Some examples provide a cargo monitoring system (CMS) that is configured to track, identify, and report about anomalous conditions or events related to cargo shipments. The CMS may include a software system that receives conditions information from electromechanical locks that secure cargo. The locks include data terminals that facilitate near real time monitoring of cargo. The electromechanical locks are installed on the bars or other mechanism (e.g., door rings) that lock the doors of a cargo container, train car, van door, or the like. The data terminals include logic that is configured to transmit to the CMS information about current conditions, such as location, temperature, lock status (e.g., open, closed), tamper attempts, and the like. The cargo monitoring system interprets the received information and performs various actions based thereon, such as to transmit alerts if anomalous conditions are detected.

A location tracking system includes a tag configured to be uniquely associated with and affixed to an item, and automatically and periodically emit a first signal, a receiving transmitter having a Bluetooth signal reception functionality that is configured to automatically receive the first signal from the tag when the receiving transmitter is within a broadcast range of the tag without requiring pairing of the receiving transmitter and the tag and transmit a second signal, and a data system configured to be remotely accessible to the receiving transmitter and receive the second signal transmitted from the receiving transmitter. The second signal can be transmitted via a network to which the receiving transmitter is connected. An application can be installed in the receiving transmitter that allows the receiving transmitter to automatically receive the first signal and initiate transmission of the second signal from the receiving transmitter to the data system.

A bicycle locking device coupled to a bicycle and configured to prevent a wheel from turning. The locking device is configured with a transceiver to communicate with a remote device to receive locking and unlocking indications, and to transmit tampering indications to the remote device. The locking device can generate an audible sound when tampering is detected.

A monitoring device arranged to be fitted to a door, wherein the door includes an operating bar mounted on the door for angular movement about its axis and a handle which is connected to the operating bar by a pivotal connection; wherein the device comprises a body element and a cover element arranged to slide relative to the body element and the two elements having a closed configuration and an open configuration in which the cover element is extended relative to the body element thereby allowing the device to be fitted to a door; the body and cover elements being shaped so that when in the closed configuration a pocket is formed that substantially surrounds an operating bar and further wherein the cover element comprises a portion extending over a region of a handle of a door to which the device is fitted such that that handle is prevented from rotating relative to the door; and monitoring circuitry arranged to monitor the device.

A luggage tracking device, method and system. The luggage tracking device includes a tracking device for capturing information, including location information received from a network and state information from at least one or more locks of an item of luggage. The luggage-tracking device may be configured for integration within the item of luggage. There is also provided a locking apparatus for securing an item of luggage. The locking apparatus has a locking element which is movable between a first locked state and a second unlocked state. The apparatus includes a first locking means operable to control movement of the locking element. The apparatus also includes a first sensor associated with the first locking means for detecting operation of the first locking means.

An anti-theft monitoring equipment and an anti-theft monitoring method thereof, and an anti-theft system for a two-wheeler or a tricycle are disclosed. The anti-theft monitoring equipment comprises: a CPU module for controlling an action of each module; a clock module for providing time information to the CPU module; a positioning module for providing positioning information to the CPU module; a vibration sensor module for providing a vibration detection signal to the CPU module when detecting a vibration; a lock control module for monitoring and reporting locking state information to the CPU module, and controlling a lock to be unlocked according to an instruction from the CPU module; a memory for storing the time information and the positioning information; a signal receiving/sending module which may be connected to a wireless network to receive information from external equipment and to provide the information to the CPU module, and sends the time information and the positioning information to the external equipment under the control of the CPU module; and a power supply module for supplying power to each module.

A luggage tracking device (100), method and system. The luggage tracking device (100) includes a tracking device for capturing information, including location information received from a network and state information from at least one or more locks of an item of luggage. The luggage tracking device (100) may be configured for integration within the item of luggage. There is also provided a locking apparatus (300) for securing an item of luggage. The locking apparatus (300) has a locking element (304) which is movable between a first locked state and a second unlocked state. The apparatus includes a first locking means operable to control movement of the locking element. The apparatus also includes a first sensor (111) associated with the first locking means for detecting operation of the first locking means.

A smart security device comprising: a housing, electronics in the housing, the electronics comprising a tag configured to be uniquely associated with the smart security device and automatically and periodically emitting a Bluetooth signal; a cable having a free end and a secured end secured to the housing in electrical connection with the electronics; and a lock assembly in the housing, the lock assembly comprising a body comprising a cable passage for passing the free end of the cable therethrough and for immobilizing the cable therein, a lever having a free end and a pivoting end pivotably connected to the body and having a resilient plate configured to exert a force on a cable immobilizer against the cable when the lever is brought into contact with the body while the cable is in the cable passage, and a fastener to secure the lever to the body.

Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end of the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.