A system for self-tuning operation of a node-based logistics receptacle based upon contextual awareness. The node-based logistics receptacle has a plurality of storage receptacle components and a temporary storage area. A retrieval door provides selective access to a delivery item. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node, a bridge node that includes a bridge node processor, a bridge node memory, and a communication interface operative to communicate with at least a backend server, and an external sensor. The bridge node is operative to receive external sensor data, predict a change in future interactions with the one or more of storage receptacle components based upon the external sensor data, update a management profile based upon the predicted change in future interactions, and alter, using the updated management profile, an operational task related to monitoring for and reporting a change in state of the one or more storage receptacle components.

A ticket exchange server is configured to monitor seat usage in a stadium during an event. The ticket exchange server provides a first ticket for a seat to a first client device in response to a request from a first user of the first client device. The ticket exchange server unlocks the seat in response to detecting a presence of the first user at the seat. The ticket exchange server receives an indication from the first user surrendering the seat prior to completion of the event and locks the seat. The ticket exchange server provides a second ticket for the seat for a remainder of the event to a second client device of a second user in response to a request for the seat from the second client device. The ticket exchange server unlocks the seat in response to detecting a presence of the second user at the seat.

Systems and methods are provided to allow a smart phone or any terminal to activate a door lock using a web site or server computer system. An access control system is provided that includes a server and an access device. The access device includes a processor and a communication module. The process has control of a door lock and is able to receive a reservation certificate presented by a portable terminal through the communication module. The processor activates the door lock when a current reservation certificate has been presented.

A control system and method are provided for a station to dispense fuel to a vehicle, including an electric vehicle, without requiring dedicated access to a communications network, with the advantage that authorization for fleet vehicles or individuals can be obtained from an access management system, using a portable, wireless device, such as a smart phone or a dashboard appliance. The authorization is wirelessly relayed to the station by the wireless device, to enable the dispensing of fuel. Subsequently, a log comprising the transaction is provided to the access management system, through the same or a different wireless, mobile computing device. The log may also report status and other events, such as load shedding.

A server device is provided comprising: at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute a computer readable instructions so as to: receive at least one of person-under-restriction related information related to a person under restriction whose usage of a restricted item is restricted or usage related information related to usage of the restricted item by the person under restriction instructed by an instructor; and generate authentication key information generated based on at least one of the received person-under-restriction related information or the received usage related information, the authentication key information being used to authenticate input key information generated based on predetermined input-key generation rule information and the authentication key information and input to the restricted item by the person under restriction, and to release restriction of the restricted item.

The lockbox contains a microcomputer used in the processes of validating preapproved credentials. One method of obtaining access to the lockbox is by user carrying only an identification card, the lockbox scanning the identification card and transmitting its data to the lockbox's server for validation via an internal cell phone modem's connection through cell towers. The lockbox is also capable of capturing video and audio recordings, storing and categorizing the recordings into data such as traffic or noise levels over varying periods of time; and such data can be transferred to a user's cell phone upon the owner's approval. Additionally, the lockbox is powered by a solar panel power source, making it self-sustaining.

A computing device creates verification information and a challenge token and sends the verification information and token to a server. A server receives a command and authentication information and uses the verification information to verify the authentication information. The server creates authentication credentials based on the authentication information and the challenge token. The computing device receives the command and the authentication credentials from the server, determines whether the credentials are valid, and then processes the command if the credentials are valid.

The disclosure relates to a method and a system for controlling the opening of doors (D1-D6) giving access to various regulated-access zones (P1-P6) in a secure perimeter, the method comprising using readers (4a, 4b) specific to each door of the secure perimeter to obtain an identifier of a person seeking to open a door of the secure perimeter in order to access to a regulated-access zone; obtaining at least one item of context information relating to the environment of the regulated-access zone into which the person seeks access; and determining an access decision by means of a control entity (6) specific to the regulated-access zone into which the person is seeking access, said access decision being established on the basis of the person's identifier and of the context information.

A control system and method are provided for a station to dispense fuel to a vehicle, including an electric vehicle, without requiring dedicated access to a communications network, with the advantage that authorization for fleet vehicles or individuals can be obtained from an access management system, using a portable, wireless device, such as a smart phone or a dashboard appliance. The authorization is wirelessly relayed to the station by the wireless device, to enable the dispensing of fuel. Subsequently, a log comprising the transaction is provided to the access management system, through the same or a different wireless, mobile computing device. The log may also report status and other events, such as load shedding.

An intelligent display system and method is disclosed. The intelligent display system at least includes an intelligent display cabinet and a server connected with the intelligent display cabinet; the intelligent display cabinet including a plurality of shelf units for placing therein display products, each of the shelf units including: a control module connected with the server; a product-sensing module connected with the control module for sensing the putting in and taking out of the display products and obtaining information on the display products; an electronic lock connected with the control module for opening or closing of a cabinet door of each shelf unit according to a command of the control module; and a display screen provided on the cabinet door of each shelf unit and connected with the control module. The intelligent display cabinet can realize unattended store, satisfy user's experience, and lower running cost.