Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a reading unit that reads a medium of the user and acquires information including biometrics information on the user from the medium; a display unit provided at a higher position than the reading unit; and a biometrics information acquisition unit that is provided between the reading unit and the display unit and acquires biometrics information on the user from the user.

Abstract: A method for provisioning a payment account to a mobile wallet on a mobile device includes receiving, by a provider computing system, an encrypted network return address of the mobile wallet that uniquely identifies a network address of the mobile wallet when the encrypted network return address is decrypted from an initiating device, receiving, by the provider computing system, an encryption key configured to decrypt the encrypted network return address, wherein the encryption key is not provided to the initiating device, decrypting, by the provider computing system, the encrypted network return address using the encryption key, and provisioning, by the provider computing system, a payment token associated with the payment account to the mobile wallet based on the decrypted network return address received from the initiating device by transmitting the payment token to the mobile device without going through the initiating device.

Abstract: A method for identity (ID) verification, including: acquiring one or more ID indications of at least one item using a hand held verifying device; automatically verifying by the verifying device a desired relation between the one or more acquired ID indications and stored verification data associated with the verifying device; physically marking the item using the verifying device with a verifying marking if the desired relation is automatically verified.

Abstract: A hologram detection method according to an aspect of the disclosure, includes: inputting a first image, obtained by capturing a detection object on the basis of first flash intensity, to a neural network model to obtain a first detection result value representing the detection or not of a hologram for each of predetermined at least one detection unit regions; and comparing a threshold value with the first detection result value obtained for each detection unit region to determine the detection or not of a hologram in the first image and a first detection unit region where a hologram is detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to local positioning and more particularly to methods of searching and registering tags in a local positioning system. A method of registering tags in a local positioning system is provided. Registering is performed in near-field mode. Tag stores identifying data of the local positioning system. Positioning unit stores identifying data of the tag. Furthermore, a method of searching a tag registered in a local positioning system is provided. Positioning units send address search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Desired tag responds with a positioning pulse. There is also provided a method of searching identifying data of a tag not registered in a local positioning system. Positioning units send broadcast search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Bisection method is used to detect identifying data of the tag.

Abstract: A substrate inspection apparatus includes: a storage configured to store inspection image data obtained from a captured image of a periphery of a substrate on which a plurality of films is formed, and an inspection recipe; and an edge detector configured to detect a target edge as an edge of an inspection target film among the films on the basis of the inspection image data stored in the storage by using the inspection recipe stored in the storage. Each of edges of the films extends along the periphery of the substrate. The inspection recipe is configured by combining parameters each of which has one option specified among a plurality of options.

Abstract: A modular ATM can include a cabinet module and a head module. The cabinet module can include an outer housing, a chest positioned in the outer housing to store notes of value, a transport mechanism to move the notes of value out of the chest, a base receiving section, and a first electrical connector forming an electrical connection to the transport mechanism. The head module can be removably engageable with the cabinet module and include a computing device, at least one user-interface device controlled by the computing device, a main structure supporting the at least one user-interface device and the computing device, a rear shroud connected to the main structure, a base supporting the main structure and the rear shroud, and a second electrical connector mounted in the base and forming an electrical connection to the computing device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for managing and controlling movable barrier operator systems are described herein. A method for controlling a movable barrier operator system comprises receiving a credential associated with a first user account from a first user device, storing the credential in a memory of the movable barrier operator system, communicating the credential and an identifier of the movable barrier operator system to a remote computer to register the movable barrier operator system with the remote computer, and configuring the movable barrier operator system to change a state of a movable barrier in response to the movable barrier operator system receiving a state change request from a second user device associated with a second user account, the state change request from the second user device including the credential or a derivative of the credential received from the first user device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide communications among respiratory therapy device (“TD”), server and intermediary (e.g., a control device (“CTLD”) for the therapy device) to improve security. More secure communication channel(s) may be established using shared secrets derived with different channels. The communications may include transmitting therapy data from TD to server for authentication. The CTLD may receive the data and a nonce from a server. The CTLD receives from the TD a signing key dependent on the nonce and a secret shared by TD and server. The CTLD generates an authorisation code with received therapy data and the key for authentication of the data by the server upon its receipt of the code and data. The server computes (1) a key from the nonce and the secret known to TD, and (2) another authorisation code from received therapy data and the key. Data authentication may involve comparing received and computed codes.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a reading apparatus includes a shielding body, an antenna, and a reader and writer. The shielding body is formed in a box shape with an upper opening, to place an accommodating body and to shield radio waves. The antenna is provided in the shielding body to receive information from an RFID tag attached to a product that is passing through the opening. The reader and writer is connected to the antenna to read information of the product from the information received by the antenna.

Abstract: Provided is a money processing system realizing easy movement of money between a plurality of money handling apparatuses. A money processing system including a plurality of money handling apparatuses further includes a management apparatus configured to detect a money handling apparatus that requires movement of money, and select, from among the plurality of money handling apparatuses, one or a plurality of money handling apparatuses to move the money between the detected money handling apparatus and the selected one or the plurality of handling apparatuses.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic device includes a secure element configured to implement a plurality of operating systems; and a near field communication module coupled to the secure element by a single bus and by a routing circuit configured to route routing data between the plurality of operating systems and a receive circuit of the near field communication module.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a memory device removably couplable with a mobile device. In some embodiments, the memory device may include a PCB insertable in the mobile device. The PCB may include a first chip (a micro SD device); a second chip (a SIM card); a first contact electrically coupled with the first chip, to provide a first communication interface between the first chip and the mobile device; and a second contact electrically coupled with the second chip, to provide a second communication interface between the second chip and the mobile device. The first and second communication interfaces may provide for respective communications between the micro SD device and the mobile device, and between the SIM card and the mobile device, at the same time, when the PCB is removably coupled with the mobile device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for contact-minimized automated teller machine (“ATM”) use and transaction processing using Doppler-radar based gesture recognition and authentication. The apparatus and methods may include an ATM including a millimeter-wave radar transmitter and receiver. Movement of one or more objects, including fingers, within a radar field may be analyzed and translated into gestures and authentication passcode(s). By utilizing the radar field instead of physical buttons or a touchscreen, contact with the ATM may be minimized.

Abstract: A light receiving element includes: a first tap; a second tap; a first photoelectric conversion unit configured to detect a charge generated by photoelectric conversion according to a light amount of incident light in accordance with a voltage applied to the first tap; a second photoelectric conversion unit configured to detect a charge generated by photoelectric conversion according to a light amount of the incident light in accordance with a voltage applied to the second tap; a plurality of accumulation units configured to accumulate the charges generated by the first photoelectric conversion unit and the second photoelectric conversion unit; a plurality of transmission units configured to transmit the charges generated by the first photoelectric conversion unit and the second photoelectric conversion unit to the plurality of accumulation units; and a calculation unit configured to execute calculation based on the charges accumulated in the plurality of accumulation units.

Abstract: An OPA-based laser radar transceiver antenna and a distance measurement method; the OPA-based laser radar transceiver antenna comprises a distance measurement module based on a single-point transceiver, a signal processing module, a central controller and a laser driving module; the laser driving module and the signal processing module are both connected to the central controller. The distance measurement module comprises a single-point transmitting unit and a single-point receiving unit; the laser driving module drives the single-point transmitting unit to emit a light beam, and controls the light signal transmission direction of the light beam; the single-point receiving unit receives the light signal reflected by a detected object and transmits same to the signal processing module for processing so as to calculate the displacement of the detected object.

Abstract: A parking guidance system of a parking lot includes: a first license plate number recognizing device recognizing a license plate number of a vehicle entering or exiting from a parking lot; and a server classifying a priority of the vehicle and distinguishing whether the vehicle is a parking or charging use vehicle based on the license plate number, assigning a parking or charging spot based on at least one of the classified priority, information on whether the vehicle is the parking use vehicle or the charging use vehicle, or information on remaining parking spots and remaining charging spots, providing a guidance on a position of the assigned parking spot or charging spot to the vehicle until the vehicle arrives at the position, and determining a parking fee or a charging fee of the vehicle and providing a guidance on the fee when the vehicle exits the parking lot.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a banknote processing system capable of easily specifying a banknote processing terminal which accommodates banknotes of a particular currency in a container. In a banknote processing system 1000, a slot machine G10 is configured to read to which currency type an accommodated banknote T belongs and to send a currency type signal to a management server 260 configured to store location information specifying an installation location of each of slot machines G10, to store the slot machine G10 which has sent the currency type signal, in association with a currency type indicated by the currency type signal, to specify the slot machine G10 associated with a predetermined currency type, and to present the installation location of the specified slot machine G10.

Abstract: Systems and methods for setting correspondence between pieces of equipment, locations and elements of a lockout procedure checklist comprising a procedure checklist and marking tools. The procedure checklist is printed over a markable support and comprises elements printed thereon each comprising a unique graphical assemblage. Marking tools, provided at locations to perform securing operations on pieces of equipment, are adapted to generate markings on the support matching the graphical assemblages. The operator following each of the elements of the procedure uses the marking tools at the locations to generate markings on the support, and thereby completion of the procedure may be validated by comparing the markings generated on the support with the graphical assemblages thereon. Procedure allows to validate that operations are performed only on appropriate pieces of equipment and location, and that all steps are performed.

Abstract: A resuscitation management system for a manual resuscitator may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that may be configured to be mounted on a first side of a bag of the manual resuscitator. The RFID tag may be configured to transmit information indicative of the presence of the RFID tag. The system may further include an RFID reader that may be configured to be mounted on an opposite second side of the bag. The RFID reader may be configured to generate an output signal corresponding to the presence of the RFID tag responsive to receiving the information transmitted by the RFID tag. The RFID reader may be configured to receive the information transmitted by the RFID tag responsive to the RFID tag being at a distance from the RFID reader smaller than a predetermined threshold.