The present invention provides a system and methods for notifying first responders of the general or specific location of a security crisis or threat in a building or public location, and the type of threat or crisis that has occurred, while notifying building occupants or others in the public location of the crisis and how to respond. The crisis management and notification system provides critical information to the first responders, including initial location of the crisis and whether the crisis location has changed in real time, audio and video input of the crisis arena, communications with designated occupants in the crisis arena, static building or location information, and other information. The crisis notification system can be scaled to allow the effective use in facilities of differing sizes and layouts. The system is also flexible, enabling the system to integrate with currently existing systems or to operate with new devices.

The present invention provides a system and methods for notifying first responders of the general or specific location of a security crisis or threat in a building or public location, and the type of threat or crisis that has occurred, while notifying building occupants or others in the public location of the crisis and how to respond. The crisis management and notification system provides critical information to the first responders, including initial location of the crisis and whether the crisis location has changed in real time, audio and video input of the crisis arena, communications with designated occupants in the crisis arena, static building or location information, and other information. The crisis notification system can be scaled to allow the effective use in facilities of differing sizes and layouts. The system is also flexible, enabling the system to integrate with currently existing systems or to operate with new devices.

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 diligence 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 diligence 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 diligence 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 diligence 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.

An electronic lock can enter a lockdown mode in response to a lockdown command comprising a mechanical command, e.g. a button or door handle being pressed on the lock in a predefined time-series sequence, or touching the lock in a time-series sequence). Alternatively, an audio or visual command can be issued, e.g. saying certain words or making a hand gesture. The lock may require additional authentication before executing the lockdown command, e.g. recognizing an authorized electronic key. Other embodiments are also provided.

A vehicle includes a first speaker, a data communications device, and an information processing device. The information processing device executes the followings: receiving a user operation to make a volume change of audio output from a first speaker provided in a vehicle, the user operation being input into a volume adjustment portion; and while the data communications device outputs audio from a second speaker, notifying the data communications device of the volume change made by the user operation input into a volume adjustment portion.

A vehicle includes a first speaker, a data communications device, and an information processing device. The information processing device executes the followings: receiving a user operation to make a volume change of audio output from a first speaker provided in a vehicle, the user operation being input into a volume adjustment portion; and while the data communications device outputs audio from a second speaker, notifying the data communications device of the volume change made by the user operation input into a volume adjustment portion.

The present invention relates to a wearable smart appliance in the form of a wristwatch. The appliance is designed to track a user's vital signs and send real-time alerts to a paired electronic device for remote monitoring of the user. More specifically, the appliance tracks vital signs such as heart rate, and notifies a parent or guardian if the user is in danger. The appliance also includes a water sensor that activates an alert if the sensor is underwater for a certain length of time. A GPS sensor detects the current location of the user and is included in the real-time alerts during emergencies.

The present invention relates to a wearable smart appliance in the form of a wristwatch. The appliance is designed to track a user's vital signs and send real-time alerts to a paired electronic device for remote monitoring of the user. More specifically, the appliance tracks vital signs such as heart rate, and notifies a parent or guardian if the user is in danger. The appliance also includes a water sensor that activates an alert if the sensor is underwater for a certain length of time. A GPS sensor detects the current location of the user and is included in the real-time alerts during emergencies.

A disclosure and claims to systems and methods for allowing rapid detection and display of an emergency condition using a plurality of specially-constructed multifunction sensors and display units, which allow building evacuation plans to be evaluated, modified, and transmitted to building occupants.