Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for managing one or more quick response (QR) code-based media control device functions, such as configuring one or more consumer profiles related to the media control device. A QR code may be scanned, for example using a camera in communication with the media control device. The camera device may be integrally mounted with the media control device, or remotely mounted from the media control device. The media control device may interpret information conveyed by the QR code. One or more parameters for one or more consumer profiles for use on the media control device may be ascertained, perhaps for example based, at least in part, on the information. The media control device may configure at least a first consumer profile, perhaps for example using, at least in part, the one or more parameters. The first consumer profile may be implemented on the media control device.

Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, apparatus, and/or computer program products that can facilitate adaptable QR codes to launch customized experiences are provided. In various embodiments, a system can receive, from a client device, a quick response (QR) code, a client identifier, and location data associated with the client device. In various aspects, the system can identify, from a plurality of merchants, a first merchant that corresponds to the QR code, based on identifying that the first merchant corresponds to the location data. In various instances, the system can identify, from a plurality of client profiles, a first client profile that corresponds to the client identifier. In various cases, the system can identify a digital content based on the first merchant and the first client profile. In various aspects, the system can cause the digital content to be provided to the client device.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for data transmission between a contactless card and a receiving application are provided. The transmitting device may include a processor, memory, and communication interface. A receiving application may include instructions for execution on a receiving device having a processor, a memory, a communication interface configured to create a communication field for data communication with the transmitting device, and one or more sensors. Upon movement of the transmitting device, the receiving application is configured to receive, via one or more sensors, feedback information associated with the transmitting device, display one or more instructions regarding the position of the transmitting device relative to the receiving device until the transmitting device enters the communication field. Upon entry into the communication field, the transmitting device is configured to transmit data to the receiving device.

Abstract: A scan engine for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in an imaging field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an imaging system, illumination system, aiming system, and a first and second chassis. The imaging system includes a lens holder and at least one lens disposed within the lens holder and both a far imaging system and a near imaging system for capturing images across multiple fields of view at different distances. The illumination system and aiming system are physically positioned to provide illumination of a target in the near and/or far fields of view, and provide an aiming pattern to the near and/or far fields of view.

Abstract: A method includes deploying a first robotic system in an area with at least limited network connectivity for communications with a plurality of robotic systems, where in the first robotic system is assigned to perform a task in the area. The method includes recording findings in a subarea of the area, wherein the findings include environmental data and operational data associated with the first robotic system. In response to determining a QR code is present for the subarea of the area, the method includes comparing stored findings associated with a second robotic system from the plurality of robotic system for the QR code present in the subarea of the area. In response to determining the recording findings include new findings compared to the stored findings, the method includes updating, via the QR code, the stored findings with the recordings finds by replacing with the new findings and a timestamp.

Abstract: A two-dimensional code encoder for a two-dimensional code which is generated on a mobile phone terminal or a personal computer includes a device configured to generate multiple two-dimensional codes in advance and to store to preserve the two-dimensional codes so generated, a device configured to affix the multiple two-dimensional codes so preserved individually to 12 surfaces of front and rear surfaces of polygonal plates of a three-dimensional polyhedron (a regular hexahedron), a device configured to tag the two-dimensional codes affixed to the 12 surfaces for storage, and a device configured to display the tagged two-dimensional codes two-dimensionally on screens of the mobile phone terminal or the personal computer.

Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use with an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to a chute that includes at least one actuatable door for selectively dropping the object through the at least one actuable door, said chute leading to a first receiving station with a second receiving station being positioned below the at least one actuable door.

Abstract: A provider system includes an automated teller machine (ATM) and a providing computing system that includes an input/output logic configured to receive, from the ATM, deposit information corresponding to an interaction between a customer and the ATM, and that includes an event indicator relay logic configured to extract an event indicator value from the received deposit information, process the event indicator value, determine an event indicator trend for the ATM, and determine, based on the event indicator trend, a service condition of the ATM.

Abstract: Low power non-volatile non-charge-based variable supply RFID tag memory devices and methods for reading and writing predetermined ID values for a RFID tag are described. The RFID tag memory device includes a reference/bias generator that receives and provides voltages and currents for write and read operations, a clocked comparator that provides a voltage comparison with a reference voltage, a shift register that receives a non-charge-based memory component value saved in the shift register, a memory cell that includes non-charge-based memory components to store corresponding predetermined ID values, a ring counter that provides ring signals to enable sequential writing and reading of the predetermined ID values to and from the memory cell, a write decision component that receives ring signals to enable the write operation, an output select/isolation component for reading and a read/write component to enable reading or writing the predetermined ID values in response to received ring signals.

Abstract: A method for correcting a geometrically distorted QR code includes oversampling modules of the QR code by dividing each module to F*F sample elements for forming an oversampling matrix, determining intensity for each sample element in the oversampling matrix, calculating an average intensity of the oversampling matrix, subtracting the average intensity from intensity of each sample element in the oversampling matrix, filtering intensity values for determining an average value for each sample element, tracking a sample element corresponding a center of each module and determining color of each module based on intensities of sample elements corresponding the center of each module by using recursion. The disclosure further relates to a computer program product and device performing the method.

Abstract: An induction system is disclosed for filtering the induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and routing means for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to a selected one of the plurality of object processing systems.

Abstract: A system for protecting personal data contained on an RFID-enabled device, suitable for use with an RFID system including an RFID reader configured to extract information from an RFID chip associated with the RFID-enabled device, includes a personal data protection system including a personal data protection device configured to prevent reading of the RFID chip associated with an RFID-enabled personal item.

Abstract: A method and system for authorizing card account transactions by geographic region by providing data for a user interface displaying geographic regions and merchant locations each corresponding to the location of a merchant where a transaction using a card account may be initiated, receiving a user interface selection representing a request to authorize or restrict card account transactions, receiving authorization requests for desired transactions, and authorizing or restricting the transactions in accordance with the request.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an intelligent tracking system is disclosed. The intelligent tracking system includes one or more passive tracking devices, an exciter, and a tracker. Each passive tracking device includes one or more transceivers and is energized by an electromagnetic frequency. In response to being energized each passive tracking device transmits a short message. The exciter emits the electromagnetic frequency. The tracker receives short messages from the one or more passive tracking devices and confirms the presence of the one or more passive tracking devices in a vicinity of the tracker based on the received messages.

Abstract: A contactless card reader comprises a contactless card reader front-end coupled to a processor. A communications module is coupled to the processor and a set of sensors is coupled to the processor. The set of sensors determines parameters related to the location, orientation and motion of the card reader. The processor receives the parameters from the set of sensors and utilizes the parameters and scenario configuration data to evaluate a rule. The result of the evaluation of the rule results in a limitation on the operation of the card reader. The communications module is configured to intermittently receive the scenario configuration data from external sources.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to electronically linking offline user activity to online activity of that user. Linking offline to online activity provides real-time feedback on traffic flow from a machine-readable label (“MRL”) scan to a conversion event on a target website. Linking offline to online activity enables tracking of specific MRLs and conversion events associated therewith. Linking offline to online activity enables calculating benchmarks such as time to conversion event and best performing conversion locations for an MRL. Linking offline to online activity enhances security and data quality as each conversion event can be traced back to a unique MRL scan and a timestamp and geolocation associated with the unique MRL scan.

Abstract: A bearing component is an annular member with a two-dimensional code which has a shape with a maximum circumferential dimension longer than a maximum radial dimension or a maximum axial dimension. An individual identification method for the bearing component includes the steps of imaging while rotating the bearing component, detecting a line pattern of the two-dimensional code from a captured image, recognizing the two-dimensional code based on an extension direction of the line pattern, extracting corresponding registration information by referring to a database based on information of the two-dimensional code, and identifying the bearing component according to the extracted registration information.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a door, a camera module, and a controller. The camera module may be mounted to the cabinet. The controller may be operably coupled to the camera module. The controller may be configured to initiate an operation routine. The operation routine may include initiating an image capture sequence at the camera module. The image capture sequence may include a two-dimensional image captured at the camera module. The operation routine may further include determining an appendage-occupied region within the two-dimensional image and analyzing the appendage-occupied region in response to determining the appendage-occupied region. The operation routine may still further include assigning a confidence score to a user profile stored in the controller based on analyzing the appendage-occupied region, comparing the assigned confidence score to a threshold score, and recording metadata regarding the two-dimensional image based on comparing the assigned confidence score.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing fraud prevention inserts in a chip pocket of a card are provided. A chip fraud prevention system includes a device including a chip and one or more fraud prevention inserts. The chip, and the fraud prevention inserts, may be at least partially encompassed in a chip pocket.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and device for recognizing a two-dimensional bar code for improving the efficiency of recognizing the two-dimensional bar code. The method comprises: a relative position of a household appliance and a terminal device is determined during network configuration of the household appliance; a display parameter for displaying the two-dimensional bar code is determined according to the relative position, wherein the display parameter comprises a size of the two-dimensional bar code to be displayed and the two-dimensional bar code carries device information of the household appliance; the display parameter is sent to the household appliance to enable the household appliance to display a two-dimensional bar code picture according to the display parameter; and the two-dimensional bar code picture is recognized to obtain the device information of the household appliance.