Abstract: Apparatus and method for dispensing hand sanitizer and particularly for dispensing hand sanitizer in a car, truck or other vehicle. The apparatus is configured to be located and used in a vehicle's cup holder or mounted against a substantially vertical surface such as the rear or side of a vehicle seat or headrest. The apparatus includes one or more sensors to help provide consistent dose sizes and to prevent unwanted or improper usage under various operating conditions.

Abstract: A wireless communication tape, dispenser of the same and methods of usage of the wireless tape and the dispenser in asset tracking applications are disclosed. The wireless communication tape can be manufactured in an ultrathin form factor by laminating a stack of layers to impart functionality to the wireless communication tape. Methods of use and operation of the wireless communication tape are disclosed to save battery resources of the communication tape.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating visual disposition data and identifying causal event are disclosed. An example system may include an electronic mobile device to generate visual disposition data from a plurality of items in a store. The example system may further include a server to generate processed disposition data via image processing the visual disposition data and determine disposition analysis data for an item of sale from the processed disposition data. The server may further transmit the disposition analysis data, where the disposition analysis data includes an indication of a causal event for the disposal of the item of sale.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display, a communication interface, a memory comprising at least one instruction, and a processor configured to execute the at least one instruction, and the processor, by executing the at least one instruction, is configured to, based on an external user terminal being discovered through the communication interface, control the display to display a marker including at least one of a text or an image for guiding an operation of a user to establish a communication connection with the external user terminal, based on authentication on the electronic apparatus being performed by capturing the electronic apparatus outputting the marker by the external user terminal, receive a signal confirming authentication on the electronic apparatus from the external user terminal, and establish a communication connection with the external user terminal in response to the signal.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information collection system comprises a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter emits a signal. The receiver receives the signal. The processor calculates a distance between the transmitter and the receiver from a strength of the signal received by the receiver. The processor calculating the distance between the transmitter and the receiver from the strength of the signal for each of the signals received during a first interval, and using an average distance as the distance between the transmitter and the receiver, the average distance being obtained by averaging the plurality of calculated distances.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for compliance monitoring in a secure facility. A method can include generating, by a mobile radio frequency identification (RFID) device, data regarding a proximate stationary RFID device of stationary RFID devices situated about a correctional facility, the mobile RFID device associated with a user, and comparing, by a server, the generated data to compliance monitoring rules that govern actions to be performed by the personnel in monitoring offender behavior, each of the compliance monitoring rules including an associated timeframe in which an action of the compliance monitoring rule is to be performed, and generating, by the server, an alert to be provided to the mobile RFID device in response to determining a time associated with a compliance monitoring action has already expired or will expire in a specified amount of time.

Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a system for monitoring tags in a retail environment. The system includes an exit system including one or more sensors that read a tag to obtain exit system measurements associated with a tag detection event. The system includes a memory and a processor configured to execute instructions to receive a selection of a base configuration, the base configuration including weighting values for a plurality of exit system measurements. The processor may classify a tag detection event into a first tag status for the tag detection event based on application of the weighting values to exit system measurements associated with the tag detection event. The processor may determine a second tag status of the tag after the tag detection event. The processor may update the weighting values using a machine-learning algorithm based on at least the first tag status and the second tag status.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring environmental state that includes a structure element with a base substrate and at least one reflector element integrated to the base substrate, wherein the reflector element is physically configured with at least one response signature that is discretely expressed based on an substance induced environmental condition of the reflector element; and a remote monitor device comprising a transmitter and receiver unit and a controller, wherein the monitor device is configured to interrogate the structure element; detect a response signature corresponding to at least the one reflector element; and map the response signature to a corresponding substance induced environmental condition.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for delivering electric energy to an electric vehicle via electric charging stations or kiosks where an energy delivery point is configured to provide energy to the electric vehicle via a connector or a wireless energy source. The method involves charging an electric vehicle by detecting, using a RFID tag reader associated with an electric vehicle, signals emanating from a marker positioned on the ground, where the marker includes one or more RFID tags, and where the RFID tag reader is able to recognize the signals despite weather conditions where the ground is covered by snow.

Abstract: A system includes an emergency response vehicle transitionable between a motive state and a non-motive state and a tool. The tool includes an identifier and is configured to be removably secured to the emergency response vehicle. The system further includes a scanner coupled to the emergency response vehicle and operable to identify the identifier when the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle. A control module is communicatively coupled to the scanner and includes a processor and a memory storing instructions which cause the processor to determine that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between the motive state and the non-motive state, and, in response to determining that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between the motive state and the non-motive state, cause the scanner to scan the emergency response vehicle for the identifier to determine whether the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle.

Abstract: An origination device (e.g., a base station) receives relaying information from a signal forwarding device in a grant or a broadcast message. The relaying information can be information pertaining to channel conditions and/or quality (e.g., a Channel Quality Indicator) of a first communication link between the signal forwarding device and a destination device, and/or an encoding rate based on channel conditions associated with the first communication link. The origination device utilizes the relaying information to determine a first set of encoding parameters that correspond to channel conditions associated with the first communication link between the signal forwarding device and a destination device. The origination device encodes a first set of data according to the first set of encoding parameters and transmits the encoded first set of data to the signal forwarding device. The signal forwarding device transmits the encoded first set of data to the destination device.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining a first data set of a first user present at a venue. The method may also include obtaining venue characteristic data corresponding to a set of characteristics of the venue. The method may also include obtaining first venue condition data corresponding to a first set of venue conditions. The method may further include generating a first evacuation route based at least in part on the first data set. The method may also include generating a first timing instruction corresponding to the first evacuation route and based at least in part on the first venue condition data. The method may further include providing the first evacuation route and the first timing instruction to the first user.

Abstract: A system that includes a detection device, an imaging device, and a control device is disclosed. The detection device may generate proximity data relating to a proximity of an undercarriage of a rail vehicle, and the imaging device may capture one or more thermal images of the undercarriage. The control device may receive a first thermal image and a second thermal image of the undercarriage. The first thermal image may be captured using a first integration time, and the second thermal image may be captured using a second integration time. The control device may determine composite thermal data associated with the undercarriage. The composite thermal data may include information mapping a first range of thermal data and mapping a second range of thermal data to one or more components of the undercarriage. The control device may cause an action to be performed in connection with the composite thermal data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a computer implemented system including at least one processor and memory storing instructions. In one embodiment, a system receives a batch identifier, determines a number of containers, sends the number of containers to a user device, and receives a first container identifier from a user device. The system retrieves a location identifier of a first item, sends the location identifier to the user device, and receives a physical location identifier from the user device. The system sends to the user device the first item when the physical location identifier matches the location identifier. The system receives a physical item identifier of the first item and sends a destination to the user device to bring the container.

Abstract: A RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system is provided, comprising at least one tag assembly having at least one tag inductance element that is operatively coupled to an integrated circuit (IC). The RFID system further comprises at least one reader assembly having at least one reader inductance element that is configured to operatively and communicatively couple with the tag assembly, and a resonance assembly having at least one first resonance element that is inductively coupleable to the at least one tag inductance element and/or at least one second resonance element that is inductively coupleable to the at least one reader inductance element, and which is adapted to provide coupled magnetic resonance signal transmission between the reader assembly and the tag assembly.

Abstract: One embodiment may include a machine for providing beverages. The machine may include a reader configured to read data representative of an available balance for a user to obtain beverages from the machine from a machine-readable medium and electronics. The electronics may be configured to receive the data from the machine-readable medium in response to the user positioning the machine-readable medium within reading distance of the reader, enable the user to dispense a beverage into a vessel, and update the available balance of the machine-readable medium so as to reduce or prevent the user from dispensing unlimited beverages.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for reducing user effort for sensor provisioning. In one embodiment, a system includes one or more processors and one or more memories including program instructions. The program instructions when executed are configured for receiving and storing initial sensor provisioning instructions from a graphical user interface (GUI) and provisioning a first plurality of sensors using the initial sensor provisioning instructions.

Abstract: A method for tracking an item in a distributed environment is provided. At least one node in a network adds a new block to a first cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first sequence of blocks that is stored in one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the first cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a component identifier and a hash of a previous block in the first sequence of blocks. The at least one node in the network adds a new block to a second cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a second sequence of blocks that is stored in the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the second cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a destination identifier, the first sequence of blocks, and a hash of a previous block in the second sequence of blocks.

Abstract: Certain aspects involve systems and methods for providing display content using RFID tags in geo-fenced zones. One example method includes processing devices that perform operations that include scanning radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags in a geo-fenced zone. The RFID tags correspond to a plurality of items. Further, the operations include retrieving a marketing campaign associated with the plurality of items. The marketing campaign comprises rules based on inventory information. In addition, the operations include determining the inventory information for the plurality of items based on the RFID tags. The operations further include selecting an item from among the plurality of items based on a rule associated with the marketing campaign. The rule is based on the inventory information. Additionally, the operations include generating display content based on the item.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an inventory system that can include a tagged inventory item, wherein the tagged inventory item includes a radio field tag attached to an inventory item; and an inventory device, wherein the inventory device includes a weighing surface, an array of force sensing resistors, and at least one radio field antenna, wherein the array of force sensing resistors and the at least one radio field antenna are configured to weigh and identify the tagged inventory item through the weighing surface, and methods of using the same. One benefit of the system and method disclosed herein can be monitoring inventory having changing amounts of content in real time.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an interactive electronic tag device communication system and method, including: a background server, a base station, an electronic tag device and an external device; the external device transmits first data to an electronic tag device through a second communication path; the electronic tag device receives the first data and transmits the same to a base station through a first communication path, and enters a fast monitoring mode; the base station receives the first data and transmits the same to background server; the background server generates a control instruction and second data, and transmits the same to the base station; the base station receives a fast wake-up instruction, the control instruction and the second data and transmits the same to electronic tag device through first communication path; the electronic tag device receives fast wake-up instruction, control instruction and second data, and switches to the normal monitoring mode after completing communication.

Abstract: A computerized system for associating RF signals, the system including at least one sensor configured to sense a plurality of RF signals at at least a plurality of points in time and a computerized associator receiving outputs from the at least one sensor and providing an output which associates at least some of the plurality of RF signals with at least one unique multiple RF signal-based identifier.

Abstract: A method for providing markings, in particular, homologation markings, of a component, at least one communication element, which is situated on the component or integrated into the component, being read out visually, electronically or electromagnetically, at least one code being ascertained as a result of the read-out of the communication element, and the ascertained code being used for digitally retrieving and outputting the markings of the component. A component system is also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods to maintain inventory location data in an enterprise inventory management system, wherein the system includes a global inventory database subsystem for cataloging a plurality of inventory items, each of the inventory items identified in the database by at least a unique identification code and a physical location. The system, and related method, detects, using a motion detection subsystem, movement within a region between a first physical zone and a second physical zone; enables, in response to detecting movement, an RFID interrogator subsystem; identifies, utilizing the RF interrogator subsystem, any inventory items moving from the first physical zone to the second physical zone; and, reports, to the global inventory database subsystem, the identity of each identified inventory item, whereby the global inventory database system can update the physical location of each item from the first physical zone to the second physical zone.

Abstract: An engine-mounted component life cycle data tracking system is provided. The system includes a plurality of RFID tags associated with, positioned proximate to, and configured to transmit and store identification, repair history, and dynamic data regarding a different engine component of a plurality of engine components, wherein the dynamic data includes engine usage, component usage, and/or component fault information. The system further includes an aircraft-mounted controller that includes non-transient computer readable storage media. The controller is configured to: store identification and repair history data retrieved from the RFID tags in the storage media; store dynamic data for the plurality of engine components in the storage media after each engine cycle; and transmit dynamic data to the RFID tags after each engine cycle for storage.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. In one embodiment, an RFID tag includes an integrated circuit die. The integrated circuit die includes circuitry configured to store information and transmit the stored information responsive to reception of a radio frequency (RF) signal. The integrated circuit die also includes an antenna coupled to the circuitry. The antenna is formed as a loop antenna array configured to transmit and receive RFID signals. Further, the RFID tag includes a first test pad and second test pad formed on the integrated circuit die with the first test pad coupled to a first end of the antenna by a first interconnect and a second test pad coupled to the second end of the antenna by a second interconnect.

Abstract: The operational parameters of a respiratory apparatus can be controlled through the use of a user interface located on a separate or separable mobile computing device. Sensors or features located on the mobile computing apparatus can be used to adjust the operation parameters or therapy of the respiratory apparatus or otherwise improve the compliance of a patient utilizing the respiratory apparatus.

Abstract: A deployment manager for managing a deployment includes storage for storing an asset management request and an asset manager. The asset manager obtains the asset management request for an asset of the deployment; in response to obtaining the asset management request: places the asset into a management mode that enables at least one physical component of the asset to be physically managed; manages the asset based on the asset management request while in the management mode; and places the asset into an active mode that disables the at least one physical component of the asset to be physically managed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an EAS detection system. The methods comprise: detecting an Active Security Tag (“AST”) in an EAS detection zone; determining whether AST is coupled to an object identified in a list; and performing operations when a determination is made that AST is coupled to a listed object. The operations involve: accessing sensor data generated by at least one sensor device disposed on/near display equipment associated with the listed object; processing the sensor data to determine whether a person was within a defined distance range of AST during a period of time immediately preceding the detecting; concluding that a false alarm scenario exists when the sensor data indicates that a person was not within the defined distance range of AST during the period of time; and suppressing alarm issuance by the EAS detection system in response to the false alarm scenario conclusion.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for digitization of papercraft folding for creation of a papercraft model may include monitoring, via an RFID reader, a sheet provided with an array of RFID tags. Based on the RFID reader output, the occurrence of a fold performed on the sheet is determined. The method further includes determining fold properties of the occurred fold and storing the fold properties as a fold dataset of the occurred fold.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining or causing obtaining a reference position of the at least one apparatus based on at least one reference tag located at a predefined position of a map represented by map data of at least part of a structure. The method also includes obtaining or causing obtaining identification information of at least one first wireless access point based on a radio signal of the at least one first wireless access point. The method further includes associating or causing associating a first position determined based on the reference position with at least one of: a position estimate determined based on the identification information of the at least one first wireless access point and a radiomap represented by radiomap data of at least part of a structure; of the identification information of the at least one first wireless access point. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of combining more than one RFID technology to give operational benefits and new applications to RFID tags is disclosed. The RFID tags comprise UHF and/or HF tag functions which are either located in a single chip or located separately in two chips with a connection between the chips allowing the exchange of information. These RFID tags may then be used in a retail environment to assist in marketing, inventory control, and/or EAS operations.

Abstract: An equipment management method based on radio frequency identification comprises binding a first electronic tag and second electronic tags, reading the first electronic tag in a search mode, obtaining an abnormality list of one or more abnormal tags in the second electronic tags according to the first electronic tag, reading one of the second electronic tags in the search mode, and outputting an error signal when the read second electronic tag matches up to the abnormality list. The first electronic tag is set on a test machine, the second electronic tag are respectively set on test elements, and the test elements are disposed in the test machine.

Abstract: A wireless communication module includes a wireless module board including an antenna, a frequency converter mounted on the wireless module board and configured to change a frequency of a wireless signal, an amplifier phase shifter mounted on the wireless module board and configured to change a phase and an intensity of the wireless signal, a band-pass filter mounted on the wireless module board so as to be provided between the frequency converter and the amplifier phase shifter, and a band-rejection filter formed on the wireless module board and composed of at least a portion of a plurality of wiring layers electrically connecting the frequency converter, the amplifier phase shifter, and the band-pass filter to each other.

Abstract: Surgical articles, such as sponges, are provided in a pack which contains individual surgical articles having UHF RFID or other electronic labels which provide both (a) unique identification information for each article as well as (b) unique identification information for all articles in the pack. Prior to the surgical procedure, the labels are scanned and the identification information for all articles in the pack uploaded to a processor to create a list of available individual surgical articles. At the end of the surgical procedure, the surgical articles are collected and the electronic labels read and compared to the initial list to determine if there are any unaccounted individual surgical articles. The UHF RFID tag may then be used to determine a location of the unaccounted article outside the patient's body.

Abstract: Performing point of sale transactions are performed by configuring a point of service (POS) environment with a sensor pod including an active sensor and a passive sensor. A first signal is sent from the active sensor of the sensor pod to a user device that is initiating a sale for a service. A converted first signal is received at the active sensor, wherein the converted version of the first signal includes identification information for the user. It can be determined that the active sensor of the sensor pod of the point of service environment has not functioned. A user wake up call is received from the user device at the passive sensor of the sensor pod. Functionality of the active sensor is restored with a POS wake up signal sent from the passive sensor to the active sensor.

Abstract: A personal area network that includes a wearable electronic device, a system and methods of using the personal area network that includes a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device can act as an aggregator of the data that is being acquired by the one or more sensors and from other devices that are within wireless signal range of the personal area network in order to send some or all of the data over a wireless low power wide area network to remote locations within a larger network for subsequent processing, user notification, analysis of location-determination, contact tracing or the like. Data may flow in a bidirectional manner between the wearable electronic device and at least some of the other devices within the personal area network.

Abstract: Automatic identification and pairing authentication systems, devices, and methods capable of identifying and verifying the pairing of kegs and taps regardless of the position of a tap relative to a keg on which it is installed. Such a system includes an identification (ID) unit integrated onto a keg and a pairing device integrated onto a tap, wherein the ID unit and the pairing device communicate through a wireless connection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system (102) for determining a location of an explosive device. The system (102) detects an explosive device using one or more devices (204) based on one or more nano-explosive detection sensors (206) associated with the one or more devices (204). The system (102) further identifies a type, a quantity and a signal strength associated with the explosive device. The system (102) computes a distance between the explosive device and the one or more devices (204). The system (102) determines explosive device co-ordinates based on the computed distance and device co-ordinates associated with each device (204). The system (102) receives a data packet comprising data associated with the explosive device from the one or more devices (204). The system (102) determines a location of the explosive device based on an analysis of the data packet received from the one or more devices (204).

Abstract: One example discloses a wireless device, including: a first near-field device, including a near-field transmitter or receiver and a controller, configured to be coupled to a first conductive surface; wherein the near-field receiver includes a set of tuning values configured to either set a near-field resonance frequency or an operational bandwidth of the first near-field device; wherein the controller is configured to change at least one of the tuning values in response to a change in a distance between the first surface and a second conductive surface; and wherein the controller is configured to calculate the distance, between the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface, based on the at least one of the tuning values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wire antenna suitable for operating in at least one frequency band, including a plurality of stacked layers, including at least one radiating element placed on a support layer, said support layer being placed on a spacing substrate placed on a reflective plane, characterised in that it includes at least one resistive grille having a resistive surface with predetermined resistance, including at least one set of repetitive, non-contiguous empty patterns, said grille being placed between the spacing substrate and the reflective plane.

Abstract: A method of updating a data set using event-based conditions includes adding a first data point to the data set and triggering a first event indicating that the data set has changed. Adding the first data point to the data set triggers the first event. The method also includes, in response to the first event, updating conditions for completing the data set. The conditions are associated with action pathways for receiving or verifying missing data points in the data set. The method further includes triggering a second event indicating that the conditions for completing the data set have changed and, in response to the second event, distributing the conditions to a plurality of distributed services. Each of the plurality of distributed services is configured to execute one or more of the action pathways for receiving or verifying the missing data points in the data set.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically securing receptacles of a retailer via an electronic lock include receiving a user request to reserve a receptacle, selecting a suitable receptacle based on one or more conditions, some of which may be specified by the user, and transmitting an electronic locking signal to secure, and thereby reserve, the selected receptacle. An association between the reserved receptacle and the user is stored, and the user is electronically notified. Subsequently, an electronic signal indicative of the identification of the user (or of the user's agent) is locally received. Upon determination that the user is expected and associated with the reserved receptacle, the techniques include causing an electronic unlocking signal to be transmitted to the electronic lock, thereby unlocking the receptacle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a computer implemented system including at least one processor and memory storing instructions. In one embodiment, a system receives a batch identifier, determines a number of containers, sends the number of containers to a user device, and receives a first container identifier from a user device. The system retrieves a location identifier of a first item, sends the location identifier to the user device, and receives a physical location identifier from the user device. The system sends to the user device the first item when the physical location identifier matches the location identifier. The system receives a physical item identifier of the first item and sends a destination to the user device to bring the container.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for wireless beacon devices for use in tracking user locations during group travel. A user may take a trip on a vehicle, such as a bus, train, cruise ship, or other large travel vehicle. The users may disembark the vehicle in order to visit a location but plan to travel further on the vehicle. Thus, when the vehicle is attempting to leave the location where the users have left the vehicle, the vehicle may be required to again account for each passenger. The vehicle may utilize a wireless beacon located near an entrance and/or onboard the vehicle to account for each passenger. The wireless beacon may connect to a communication device of each user when the communication device is in proximity to the wireless beacon and, thus, inform the vehicle's operator that each user in located on the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for radio frequency identification in self-checkout via a first product pathway; a single Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) antenna, having a first scanning zone aligned with the first product pathway; wherein the first product pathway is configured to: position a first set of objects within the first scanning zone at a first position relative to the single RFID antenna at a first time; and position the first set of object within the first scanning zone at a second position relative to the single RFID, different than the first position, at a second time; and wherein the single RFID antenna is configured to: receive, at the first time, a first set of identifier signals associated with at least some of the first set of objects; and receive, at the second time, a second set of identifier signals associated with at least some of the first set of objects.

Abstract: A wireless transponder configured to generate or activate data and next step data actions for use with an appliance/device or network, and a method of using the wireless transponder.

Abstract: A medical device system (10) including a distributed database (10a to 10f); a plurality of medical devices (12) operating with the distributed database (10a to 10f); and a logic implementer (20) associated with each medical device (12), wherein each logic implementer (20) is programmed to access the distributed database (10a to 10f), so that each medical device (12) of system (10) periodically (i) delivers at least one of prescription input parameters or treatment output data to and (ii) retrieves at least one of prescription input parameters or treatment output data from each of the other medical devices (12).

Abstract: An article management system according to the present invention includes: an acquisition unit that acquires article identification information, which is read from a storage medium provided to an article that passed through an article arrival port and identifies the article, by using a wireless communication device provided at the article arrival port of a shop; and a registration unit that registers the article information in a storage device so that whether or not an arrival state of the article in the shop is an arrived state and whether or not a display state of the article in the shop is a not-displayed state for the article corresponding to the article identification information acquired by the acquisition unit can be extracted from the storage device storing article information in which the article identification information, the arrival state, and the display state are associated with each other.

Abstract: Provided are a tag and a method, performed by the tag, of transmitting a response signal regarding a tag search signal. The method includes: receiving, from at least one of a plurality of slave nodes, the tag search signal including identifying data for identifying the tag; charging an energy storage element inside the tag by using the received tag search signal; obtaining the identifying data for identifying the tag from the received tag search signal; determining whether the obtained identifying data matches identification information pre-stored in the tag; and when the energy storage element is charged to a certain numerical value or above and the obtained identifying data matches the identification information pre-stored in the tag, outputting the response signal regarding the tag search signal.