Abstract: A handle assembly for a window or door leaf having first and second opposing sides, the handle assembly having a forward end and a rearward end, the handle assembly comprising: a first handle grip, configured for mounting to a first side of the leaf, the first handle grip being moveable rotatably and axially relative to a first handle axis, and a second handle grip configured for mounting to the second side of the leaf, the second handle grip being movable at least rotatably relative to a second handle axis, each handle grip having a closed position, wherein the handle grip is in a first angular position and an open position, wherein the handle grip is in a second angular position, the handle assembly having a rest mode and a locked mode.

Abstract: A system for detecting the position of at least one moveable element of a window or door, the system comprising: at least one sensor for sensing a magnetic field, the at least one sensor being configured such that the magnetic field sensed changes as said moveable element moves; and a processor configured to receive output signals associated with the sensed magnetic field and to determine the position of said moveable element; wherein the system is configured to operate in a calibration mode and a normal mode, wherein in the calibration mode the system is configured to register at least an output value from said sensor when said moveable element is at a first predetermined position as a corresponding first reference value and wherein in the normal mode the processor means is configured to use the first reference value in determining the position of the at least one moveable element.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a window or door leaf having first and second opposing sides, the handle assembly having a forward end and a rearward end, the handle assembly comprising: a first handle grip, configured for mounting to a first side of the leaf, the first handle grip being moveable rotatably and axially relative to a first handle axis, and a second handle grip configured for mounting to the second side of the leaf, the second handle grip being movable at least rotatably relative to a second handle axis, each handle grip having a closed position, wherein the handle grip is in a first angular position and an open position, wherein the handle grip is in a second angular position, the handle assembly having a rest mode and a locked mode.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the presence of a live, real individual when performing a mobile payment transaction in a more convenient and accurate manner. The system includes a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device comprises at least one light source configured to emit light through a body part of a user of the mobile computing device; at least one light sensor configured to measure reflected light from the at least one light source reflected off of blood vessels within the user; and a camera configured to capture at least one image or vide of the user to obtain a measurement indicative of changes in blood volume based on the measured reflected light and at least one image or video of a payment instrument of the user.

Abstract: A system for detecting the position of at least one moveable element of a window or door, the system comprising: at least one sensor for sensing a magnetic field, the at least one sensor being configured such that the magnetic field sensed changes as said moveable element moves; and a processor configured to receive output signals associated with the sensed magnetic field and to determine the position of said moveable element; wherein the system is configured to operate in a calibration mode and a normal mode, wherein in the calibration mode the system is configured to register at least an output value from said sensor when said moveable element is at a first predetermined position as a corresponding first reference value and wherein in the normal mode the processor means is configured to use the first reference value in determining the position of the at least one moveable element.

Abstract: What is provided is a method and system for simply and securely pairing a web user with a specific URL or online-based content without requiring the user to memorize or enter a specific username or password when accessing a particular webpage. Since usernames, passwords, and other login information are not being displayed or recorded in a tangible form, the risk of an unauthorized party accessing and/or obtaining an individual's personal information and data is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the presence of a live, real individual when performing a mobile payment transaction in a more convenient and accurate manner. The system includes a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device comprises at least one light source configured to emit light through a body part of a user of the mobile computing device; at least one light sensor configured to measure reflected light from the at least one light source reflected off of blood vessels within the user; and a camera configured to capture at least one image or vide of the user to obtain a measurement indicative of changes in blood volume based on the measured reflected light and at least one image or video of a payment instrument of the user.

Abstract: What is provided is a system, method, and article of manufacture for authenticating a mobile transaction by detecting a live person using biometric analysis. The method comprises entering user payment information into a server database, capturing at least one series of images of the user using a camera on the user's mobile computing device to measure light absorption from the illuminated skin surface or tissue of the user, analyzing the series of images to detect the presence and location of the illuminated skin surface or tissue of the first user, generating and extracting a PPG signal corresponding to the series of images, comparing the series of images from the PPG signal with predetermined values stored on the server, and displaying output data generated from the comparison of the PPG signal with the predetermined values to confirm the presence of a live human.

Abstract: What is provided is a method and system for securely transmitting and receiving electronic information over a computer network and for providing an indication of the transmission and receipt of the electronic information. The system comprises a sender computing device connected to a computer network; a recipient computing device connected to the computer network; and a web-based system that comprises an email server configured for receiving an email message having at least one actionable instruction, and for transmitting the content of the email message to the recipient computing device through the computer network after performing the actionable instruction. Prior to transmitting the email message to the recipient, the web-based system extracts the content from the sender's original message and inserts it into a separate electronic document that may be accessed by the recipient through a secure webpage.

Abstract: What is provided is a system, method, and article of manufacture for verifying a user and authenticating a mobile transaction in a more convenient and accurate manner. In some examples, the method comprises registering a user's personal information with the system through a unique identifier; transmitting a request to perform an action, such as a payment transaction, an electronic signing of a document, a remote login into the system, and a transfer of images and/or videos in real-time, corresponding to the unique identifier; capturing biometric information from an image or video of the user; analyzing the biometric information captured from the first user to determine whether the user is a real person; obtaining an indication that the user is verified as a real person; and initiating completion of the action in response to obtaining the indication that the user is verified as a real person.

Abstract: A flat emitter is disclosed. In an embodiment, the flat emitter includes an emitter surface, which upon application of a heating voltage, emits electrons; a first end area, which has a first support rod; and a second end area, which has a second support rod. At least one first support rod has a narrow section extending in a longitudinal direction and is bonded to the first end area or a second support rod, which has a narrow section extending in a longitudinal direction and is bonded to the second end area. A flat emitter of this kind is structurally simple and offers a high level of electron emission at the same time as a longer useful life.