A mat includes a receiving surface, a transceiver, and a computer. The computer is programmed to cause the transceiver to transmit a beacon, including one or both of a mat identifier and location, upon detecting an approaching delivery vehicle. The computer is programmed to, upon detecting placement of an object on the receiving surface, transmit a confirmation message.

A mat includes a receiving surface, a transceiver, and a computer. The computer is programmed to cause the transceiver to transmit a beacon, including one or both of a mat identifier and location, upon detecting an approaching delivery vehicle. The computer is programmed to, upon detecting placement of an object on the receiving surface, transmit a confirmation message.

A proximity alert system creates an audible warning when a child or pet applies force to mat that is positioned near a hazard or other protected area. A bladder, when squeezed discharges air through a horn to create the warning. The bladder is enclosed in a durable outer covering.

A proximity alert system creates an audible warning when a child or pet applies force to mat that is positioned near a hazard or other protected area. A bladder, when squeezed discharges air through a horn to create the warning. The bladder is enclosed in a durable outer covering.

Pest control systems and methods are described. The systems comprise a portable electronic device which is configured to identify one or more of multiple PCDs within a range of a portable electric device which have been activated, and to provide an indication to a user corresponding to at least one of the identified activated PCDs.

Apparatus and methods for providing protection from economic exploitation. The apparatus and methods may include a platform for tagging a social security number and/or other suitable identification number. The system may allow a person associated with a social security number to automatically flag and deny any product or service request associated with the social security number. The alarms are silent, because the alarm may initiate an institution internal process in which the customer interaction with the institution follows a normal evaluation process until an intervention can be effectively executed on behalf of the customer. This reduces the likelihood of a reaction from the customer's associate prior to completing the evaluation process. A system may provide the customer with an opportunity to electronically activate an alarm by typing keystrokes on a card reader keypad or interacting with a physical sensor on the reader, on the card, or the like.

Apparatus and methods for providing protection from economic exploitation. The apparatus and methods may include a platform for tagging a social security number and/or other suitable identification number. The system may allow a person associated with a social security number to automatically flag and deny any product or service request associated with the social security number. The alarms are silent, because the alarm may initiate an institution internal process in which the customer interaction with the institution follows a normal evaluation process until an intervention can be effectively executed on behalf of the customer. This reduces the likelihood of a reaction from the customer's associate prior to completing the evaluation process. A system may provide the customer with an opportunity to electronically activate an alarm by typing keystrokes on a card reader keypad or interacting with a physical sensor on the reader, on the card, or the like.

A mat includes a receiving surface, a transceiver, and a computer. The computer is programmed to cause the transceiver to transmit a beacon, including one or both of a mat identifier and location, upon detecting an approaching delivery vehicle. The computer is programmed to, upon detecting placement of an object on the receiving surface, transmit a confirmation message.

A mat includes a receiving surface, a transceiver, and a computer. The computer is programmed to cause the transceiver to transmit a beacon, including one or both of a mat identifier and location, upon detecting an approaching delivery vehicle. The computer is programmed to, upon detecting placement of an object on the receiving surface, transmit a confirmation message.

An anti-climbing device on a fence (7) with angled arms (2) as protective devices having a planar element (1) fastened to the protective device. The planar element is connected to the protective device via force sensors (3). The force sensors are operatively connected to an evaluation unit (4). The force sensors are load cells which predominantly detect loading or load reduction in the direction of gravity. The planar element is fastened along the plane spanned by the arms and the planar element is connected via the force sensors to the arms.