Abstract: A magnetic recording medium processing apparatus may include a coil structured to generate a magnetic field, a magnetic field generation control part which controls generation of the magnetic field in the coil, a sensor structured to execute acquisition of predetermined information, and a sensor control part which controls execution of the acquisition of the information in the sensor. The sensor control part may request the magnetic field generation control part to stop magnetic field generation from the coil at a timing earlier by a predetermined time period than a start timing when the sensor starts the acquisition of the information, and the magnetic field generation control part may stop the generation of the magnetic field from the coil when stop of the magnetic field generation is requested by the sensor control part.

Abstract: The techniques and systems described herein relate to manufacturing, characterizing, and/or identifying one or more types of magnetic nanowires (MNWs). One or more types of MNWs may be associated with different objects, and a system may identify the objects based on the magnetic nanowires associated with the objects. For example, such techniques may involve characterizing the types of MNWs based on magnetic field transmission characteristics and ferromagnetic resonance characteristics of each type of MNW. In some examples, the techniques described herein may enable the identification of each of a plurality of types of MNWs present in a sample or object based on a combined transmission value of the sample. Such techniques may enable the development and use of barcode-like systems of different types of MNWs for labeling and identifying objects of interest.

Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein may communicate information, such as alerts and notifications, to a cardholder via a color-changing transaction card. In particular, the cardholder may configure one or more thresholds that establish when a transaction card may change colors. For instance, a transaction card may change colors at, or while approaching, a first threshold. The transaction card may change colors at, or while approaching, a second threshold. When the cardholder's balance goes below the thresholds, the transaction card may revert back to the lower threshold color or the original color of the transaction card. Using the techniques described herein a financial institution may convey information to a cardholder in a way that does not require the cardholder to digitally engage with the financial institution.

Abstract: A system and methods for zero-step customer proximity detection using mobile device low emissions beacons, which uses a customer mobile device, a single or plurality of BLUETOOTH™ low-emissions (BTLE) beacons, a network, a server, and an application that may operate separately on a mobile device and the single or plurality of BLUETOOTH™ low-emissions (BTLE) beacons, which allows businesses to detect known customers that come within a specified proximity of any connected BTLE beacons, and provide interactions with them on a zero-step and socially distanced basis, track their proximity to other customers and staff using similar applications, manage table assignments, offer deals or provide incentives to enter or patronize a business establishment.

Abstract: Embodiments may utilize a series of exposed fins, which increase the surface area of the heat sink creating additional air flow. As hotter air rises within the system, cooler is drawn into the heatsink. The fins may be exposed on both sides of the longitudinal axis, allowing cooler air to be drawn towards the longitudinal axis above the heatsink and flow upward. This process may cool the fins. Additionally, the spacing between the fins may have to be wide enough to allow for air to freely enter the heatsink.

Abstract: An automatic light system is provided for automatically turning on and off vehicle lights in accordance with the surrounding environment. The system includes an imaging device that images an area in front of the vehicle and generates image data; an image processing unit that generates light mode information on the basis of the brightness in an upper region and lower region of the image data; and a light control unit that controls the lights on the basis of the light mode information. The image processing unit sets a higher weight to a measurement region in the movement direction of the vehicle from among a plurality of measurement regions set in the upper region and a lower weight to the other measurement regions to calculate the brightness in the upper region and generates the light mode information on the basis of the brightness in the upper region.

Abstract: A modular ATM is disclosed herein and can include a safe with a first port, at least one currency cassette and dispenser both positioned in the safe, a recycler, and a plurality of linking transport assemblies. The dispenser can move banknotes between the cassette and the first port. The recycler can be positioned on the safe, have second and third ports, and move banknotes between the second and third ports. The recycler can be positionable in a plurality of different orientations and offsets relative to the safe. The plurality of linking transport assemblies can each be individually engageable with the recycler. Each of the linking transport assembly moves banknotes between the first port of the safe and the second port of the recycler. Each linking transport assembly is individually positionable between the safe and the recycler.

Abstract: A system and method for providing animated feedback for a barcode scanning system may include receiving image data from a camera, processing the image data, detecting a machine-readable indicia in the image data, and attempting to decode the machine-readable indicia. In response to successfully decoding the machine-readable indicia, displaying a first animation indicative of successfully decoding the machine-readable indicia. Otherwise, in response to not successfully decoding the machine-readable indicia, displaying a second animation indicative of not successfully decoding the machine-readable indicia.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: A processor is configured to: analyze multiple read paths of multiple read operations to identify a cluster of read operations associated with attempts to read encoded data of a first barcode; analyze results of the cluster of read operations to identify successful read operations; in response to at least one successful read operation, provide the successfully read encoded data to another device; and in response to a lack of success among the cluster of read operations, analyze the results of the cluster of read operations to identify any read operation in which both a start end and a stop end of the first barcode were successfully read, and store, as part of a set of indications of read failures for a set of barcodes that includes the first barcode, an indication of at least whether both the start end and the stop end of the first barcode were successfully read.

Abstract: An integrated circuit, a wireless communication card and a wiring structure of an identification mark are provided. The integrated circuit includes a power supply wiring, a ground wiring and at least one identification mark pattern. Each identification mark pattern has a first conductive wiring and a second conductive wiring that overlap each other, wherein the first conductive wiring is electrically connected to the power wiring, and the second conductive wiring is electrically connected to the ground wiring.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to an apparatus for counterfeit detection and a method implementing the same. In one embodiment, as apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a first end, a second end, an elongated body, an ink cartridge, a controller, and a trigger. The elongated body extends from the first end to the second end. The elongated body defines a cavity therein. The ink cartridge is disposed in the cavity. The controller is positioned within the cavity. The controller is configured to communicate with at least one computing system remote from the apparatus. The trigger is in electronic communication with the controller. The trigger extends at least partially though the elongated body. The trigger is actionable between a first position and a second position. A change from the first position to the second position transmits an electronic signal to the controller.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments generally relate to a transaction card with an integrated card stand. The transaction card comprises a substrate having a card thickness, and first and second card surfaces, the second card surface being substantially coextensive with the first card surface. The transaction may further comprise a card stand pivotable relative to the second card surface and having a stand thickness.

Abstract: A reader device is configured to wirelessly read medical information from a medical identification device and location information from a location identification device when the devices are within a range of the at least one reader device. A tracking device receives an indication that first medical information and first location information was read at a first location when a first medical identification device associated with the first medical object and a first location identification device associated with the first location was read at the first location by at least one reader device, and a last-known location of the first medical object associated with the medical identification device is generated based on the first location information read at the first location. In response to receiving a tracking request for a delivery status of a first medical object, the last-known location is provided display responsive to the tracking request.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to read barcodes on reflective surfaces are disclosed herein. An example method for handling a reflective surface in an imaging reader includes capturing one or more images of a surface of an item; detecting whether a specular reflection is present in the one or more images; when a specular reflection is detected, processing one or more additional images of the surface using a predetermined pattern of first processing suitable to identify a barcode on a reflective surface and second processing suitable to identify a barcode on a non-reflective surface; and when a specular reflection is not detected, processing one or more additional images of the surface using the second processing suitable to identify a barcode on a non-reflective surface.

Abstract: Medical procedure related objects (e.g., instruments, supplies) tagged with transponders (e.g., RFID transponders, dumb transponders) are accounted for in a medical or clinical environment via an accounting system using a number of antennas and interrogators/readers. A first set of antennas and RFID interrogator(s) interrogate portions of the environment for RFID tagged objects, for example proximate a start and an end of a procedure. Shielded packaging and/or shielded receptacles shield tagged objects, preventing interrogation except for those objects in unshielded portions of the environment. A shielded receptacle may include an antenna to interrogate the contents thereof in a relatively noise-free environment. A data store may maintain information including a current status or count of each instrument or supply, for instance as checked in or checked out. A handheld antenna and/or second set of antennas interrogates a body of a patient for retained instruments or supplies tagged with dumb transponders.

Abstract: A method for a municipality to control, track, and monitor waste or refuse receptacles requires a permit for use of a waste receptacle. An issuing organization issues a permit associated with a discreet receptacle identifier. An RFID tag is provided with the permit and attached to a discreet receptacle. The RFID tag transmits a signal carrying data associated with the discreet receptacle identifier. The signal may be read by a portable reader carried by municipal personnel to record violations of municipal code associated with the use of the discreet receptacle.

Abstract: A method for a municipality to control, track, and monitor waste or refuse receptacles requires a permit for use of a waste receptacle. An issuing organization issues a permit associated with a discreet receptacle identifier. An RFID tag is provided with the permit and attached to a discreet receptacle. The RFID tag transmits a signal carrying data associated with the discreet receptacle identifier. The signal may be read by a portable reader carried by municipal personnel to record violations of municipal code associated with the use of the discreet receptacle.

Abstract: A system and method for selection and distribution of dietary and nutritional supplements which provides a systematic means for consumers to obtain genetic testing, receive accurate and useful information about dietary and nutritional supplements that may be of benefit to genetically-related conditions identified by the genetic testing, and to conveniently and efficiently order and receive appropriate dietary and nutritional supplements consistent with the information.

Abstract: Software on an image-capturing device iteratively captures a visual code in a series of visual codes displayed in a repeating progression on a screen of a mobile device. The visual code was generated from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into a series of display blocks of at least a specified size. The software converts the visual code back into a display block and reads a header for the display block, discarding the display block if it has already been captured, as determined by the ordered identifying block number in a header. The software stops the iterative capturing when all of the display blocks in the series have been captured, as determined by the count in the header and coalesces the captured display blocks into the original data file, using an order determined by the ordered identifying block numbers.