Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for account verification. An example method includes receiving a request for payment transmission from a payment provider device and generating a first verification element for a payment destination device associated with the request for payment transmission. The method further includes transmitting the first verification element to the payment destination device via a first real-time payment message. In an instance in which the computing device receives responsive authorization from the payment destination device, the method includes verifying the payment destination device. In response to verifying the payment destination device, the method includes transmitting a first real-time payment to the payment destination device. In an instance in which the computing device fails to receive responsive authorization from the payment destination device, the method includes transmitting a verification failure notification to the payment provider device.

Abstract: To better protect collectible cards, a better tamper evident case is needed, one that counterfeiters cannot replicate. Disclosed is a collectible card case where each edge is physical unclonable function (“PUF”) material that counterfeiters cannot replicate. Further disclosed is a thermally sealed bag with an integrated PUF material where each bag is unique and unclonable, and a device for sealing and measuring the magnetic and optical properties of the PUF material. Finally, a reusable hard case is disclosed with features that allow for a one-time use PUF security clip.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an LED lamp has a generally bulb shape, such as a standard A19 shape. The section of the lamp between the LEDs' metal support platform and the screw-in base is a metal heat sink having the A19 form factor. The heat sink has metal fins that are asymmetrically arranged with respect to a center axis of the lamp such that, when the lamp's center axis is oriented vertically and the lamp is generating heat, the fins create an asymmetric air flow that moves through (across) a plane that is parallel to the center axis, wherein the air flow pattern is peripherally monoperiodic around the periphery of the lamp. Due to the asymmetric air flow pattern, the maximum air flow velocity is increased and asymmetric heat patterns result around the center axis, resulting in greater cooling of the heat sink.

Abstract: A peanut combine towed and powered by a tractor during harvesting includes a collection basket having a basket support frame mounted on the top of the combine by four load cells. A respective load cell is located beneath each lower bottom corner of the base of the collection basket between the support frame and a support member, such as a steel support channel, fastened on the top of the combine. The load cells produce analog data signals representative of weight of the collection basket at any given instance as the crop is harvested. The load cells transmit data analog signals to a data acquisition system (DAS) via a summing device and anti-aliasing filter. The DAS includes a CPU and an analog to digital converter to convert the analog load cell data to digital signals and digitally filters the digital signal to reduce signal noise resulting from harmonic vibrations of the combine straw walker mechanism for further processing.

Abstract: A low profile fan body for cooling an electronic component has a fan frame supporting a fan, which is mounted on a fan base forming a heat sink or heat transfer body. The fan has plurality of fan blades received within a plenum chamber defined within the heat sink. Each fan blade defines a first axial edge, a second axial edge on a substantially opposite side of the blade relative to the first axial edge, and a radial edge extending between the first and second axial edges. The heat sink defines a base portion for engaging an exposed surface of the electronic component, and a plurality of heat fins spaced relative to each other along the periphery of the sink and defining the plenum chamber. A pressure differential surface is disposed between the radial edges of the fan blades and the fins for directing air flow in the axial direction of the fan.

Abstract: An electronic component cooling low profile fan body with favorable heat transfer characteristics is disclosed. A fan, positioned in the body, includes a number of blades circumferentially formed around a central axis. The blades establish an axial blade depth region in reference to the central axis. The low profile fan body includes a frame supporting the fan. In one embodiment of the invention, the heat transfer body includes a pressure differential surface formed around the outer perimeter of the fan blades within a first segment of the axial blade depth region. An interface surface for connection to the electronic component is positioned opposite of the fan frame. A number of heat transfer devices are disposed between the frame and the interface surface, such that the heat transfer devices are positioned within a second segment of the axial blade depth region.

Abstract: The pad of the present invention is comprised of a thin film of high dielectric strength material which is impregnated with diamond powder. The diamond pieces are relatively uniform in size and have a minimum dimension which is greater than the thickness of the film. In one embodiment, a 5,000-10,000 angstrom boundary layer of copper is formed on both sides of the film by a vacuum deposition or electroless dipping and thicker cover layers are electroplated on top of this boundary layer, if desired, to make the pad rigid. In addition, a copper or aluminum substrate can be clad to one or both cover layers to provide additional rigidity.

Abstract: A data processor system for extracting and quantizing aimpoint data from a tored video display of a target tracking operation comprising an operator-controlled joystick by which an operator can superimpose, on a frame-by-frame basis, distinctive display symbols coincident with the aimpoint of the target tracking system and a selected target reference point. The processor includes a programmable calculator which converts the angular separation of the tracking and target reference points into corresponding linear (x, y) data coordinates and then automatically plots the aimpoint from successive display frames on a target silhouette. The programmable calculator also is able to perform a coordinate rotation in order to compensate for angular displacement between the orientation of the tracking system and the target, e.g. to compensate for roll of the aircraft on which a radar tracker is mounted.

Abstract: This invention is a method for forming an antenna reflector and housing f a plastic material, rather than from metal or a glass/cloth laminate. The method comprises the steps of scribing a grid structure on a plastic sheet; vacuum or gavity forming the plastic sheet and trimming it to size; coating the plastic sheet with a conductive metal such as copper; and then removing the excess copper from the antenna. Alternatively, a printing and etching technique can be used in substitution of the scribing coating steps.