System for controlling access comprises a reader unit (108) which is disposed at a portal (102) to a controlled access area (118) and a wearable access device (WAD) (114) which is worn by a user (116). The reader and the WAD implement a bidirectional optical communication protocol (BOCP) to communicate digital data. The WAD receives an interrogation signal from the reader for initiating an access control interaction. At least one of the reader and the WAD uses a predetermined optical beam width (142, 308) and a boresight direction (140, 306) of an optical beam associated with the wireless optical communication link to facilitate a selective determination as to whether the WAD will respond to the interrogation signal with a reply signal to continue with the access control interaction.

A holder for a mobile telecommunications terminal, in particular a smartphone, has a receptacle for the terminal. The holder has a first locking mechanism by which the smartphone can be locked in the receptacle. There is also described a system for fastening a smartphone to a shopping trolley handle, a base station for accommodating a plurality of holders and a method for fastening a smartphone to a shopping trolley handle.

A holder for a mobile telecommunications terminal, in particular a smartphone, has a receptacle for the terminal. The holder has a first locking mechanism by which the smartphone can be locked in the receptacle. There is also described a system for fastening a smartphone to a shopping trolley handle, a base station for accommodating a plurality of holders and a method for fastening a smartphone to a shopping trolley handle.

An identification device includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) card, a base member, and a front panel. The RFID card is configured to transmit an identification number. The front panel includes a laser-markable layer. The base member has a back panel and a perimeter wall extending transverse from the back panel. The base member forms a recess accommodating the front panel. The base member and the front panel are joined to form an assembly in which the RFID card is enclosed.

An authorization approach to physical access uses identity attributes, doors/readers attributes, time of the day, and policies to determine access rights to facilities and physical spaces in real-time, based on three criteria: who, when, and what. Embodiments address the constantly changing physical access needs of companies as those needs evolve.

Systems and methods for providing security for authentication devicessuch as electronically readable cards or ID badges with embedded RFID chips or NFC capabilitymay include an envelope or pocket-like case for carrying an electronically readable card, having an electrically conductive, non-opaque sleeve that can be moved to cover or expose the electronically readable card and that prevents information on the card from being electronically read when covered yet still allows the card to be seen when covered. In one or more embodiments, the sleeve may be a wire mesh that is flexible enough to be compressed to expose the card yet stiff (or rigid) enough to be extended to cover the card and that is transparent enough to allow reading visual information on the surface of the card when covering the card. Protection can be switched off by a mechanical switch that leaves the protection normally on.

The invention relates to a radio key (54) for authenticating a user of a vehicle (12) with respect to a door unlocking system (14) of the vehicle (12) and/or a drive start device (14) of the vehicle (10). The radio key (54) comprises a transponder unit (44) which is designed to receive a query signal (50) transmitted wirelessly from the vehicle (12) and to transmit, depending on the received query signal (50), an authentication signal (52) based on an authentication code. The transponder unit (44) is arranged in a casing (42). The invention is based on the problem of designing the use of a radio key to be more convenient. An area (54) of the casing (42) has a shape of an insertion area of a standardized memory card for a mobile terminal (10), by means of which the memory card is to be stuck in accordance with the standard in an insertion slot (E) of the mobile terminal (10). The radio key can thus be integrated in a mobile terminal.

The mobile device performs a second communication with a key module when the key module is overlapped on the mobile device. The mobile device performs a first communication with the authentication unit. The mobile device transmits a challenge code, which is transmitted from the authentication unit, to the key module via the second communication. Upon receiving the challenge code from the mobile device, the key module generates a response code using the vehicle key code stored in a local storage, transmits the generated response code to the mobile device. The authentication unit performs user authentication using the response code.

An authorization approach to physical access uses identity attributes, doors/readers attributes, time of the day, and policies to determine access rights to facilities and physical spaces in real-time, based on three criteria: who, when, and what. Embodiments address the constantly changing physical access needs of companies as those needs evolve.

An invisible E-lock door and an electronic device using the same are disclosed. The invisible E-lock door includes a door panel body, an electronic lock and a shielding module. The door panel body is arranged on an opening of a cabinet, and configured to close or open the opening of the cabinet. The electronic lock is installed on the door panel body and includes a controller and a signal receiver. The signal receiver is connected to the controller and configured to receive an operation instruction sent via wireless transmission. The controller controls the electronic lock according to the operation instruction. The shielding module is spatially corresponding to the electronic lock, and configured to selectively shield or expose the electronic lock. The invisible E-lock allows a cloud-controlled door lock switch effectively controlling and confirming the opening and closing of the cabinet door through wireless transmission, when the electronic lock is invisible.