Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating toll free data access includes a processor and memory storing executable computer code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including sending a request to a device requesting identification of one or more content providers that provide data to users in which the content providers pay for data, accessed from the content providers, on behalf of users. The accessed data is not considered data usage accrued by the users during a billing cycle or against a prepaid data plan. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to receive an indication from the device of a content provider(s) that pays for the provision of the data on behalf of users. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to determine whether a selected content provider pays for the provision of the data to users. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A course evaluation apparatus includes an estimated-course-group generation portion that generates a plurality of estimated course groups for a movable body; and a course evaluation portion that performs a course evaluation on the plurality of estimated course groups with respect to at least two different evaluation criteria.

Abstract: A fast branch-based hybrid Bill of Materials (BOM) system and method is provided that generates a BOM having a plurality of BOM lines that specify component revisions of components stored in a data store that are usable to build a structure. The BOM lines may be configured via at least one baseline branch and at least one live branch that instantiate component revisions for the structure. The system retrieves at high speed BOM lines for the BOM for components having revisions that are not associated with the at least one live branch from at least one index (i.e., cache) of BOM lines generated based on the baseline branch. The system also configures BOM lines for the BOM for components having revisions associated with the at least one live branch via at least one configuration rule. The system also causes a display device to output a list of component revisions based at least in part on the generated BOM.

Abstract: A system for processing payments from a customer to a merchant uses a merchant POS system associated with the merchant, a customer mobile device, and a payment server. The payment server generates a Transaction ID unique to a payment transaction. The customer mobile device validates the payment transaction in response to the Transaction ID. The payment server generates a payment notice when the customer mobile device validates the payment transaction. In one case, the merchant POS system presents the Transaction ID to the customer mobile device in preparation for the payment transaction.

Abstract: A course evaluation apparatus includes an estimated-course-group generation portion that generates a plurality of estimated course groups for a movable body; and a course evaluation portion that performs a course evaluation on the plurality of estimated course groups with respect to at least two different evaluation criteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a token device for securely executing a data transaction. The token device comprises: a secure element; a web server module configured within the secure element and arranged to transmit data messages over a network; a terminal application module configured within the web server module; and an application module configured within the secure element. The terminal application module and the application module are arranged to execute the data transaction protocol as one or more data exchanges therebetween within the secure element, upon receipt of a service request data message, received over the network at the web server module from an authorized remotely located Point of Sale (POS) terminal. The web server module is subsequently arranged to generate a transaction response data message for transmission to the remotely located POS terminal, on successful completion of the transaction protocol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stereo camera, a vehicle driving assistance device comprising the same, and a vehicle. A stereo camera according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first lens, a first image sensor to sense a first image including a grey color and a first color on the basis of light which is incident through the first lens, a second lens separated from the first lens by a predetermined distance, and a second image sensor to sense a second image including the grey color and a second color on the basis of light which is incident through the second lens. Accordingly, the stereo camera may acquire a disparity map and a RGB image.

Abstract: Various arrangements for servicing autonomous devices via satellite-based communication links are detailed herein. A satellite transponder stream of data may be monitored via a tuner for an identifier indicative of an autonomous device. An update linked with the identifier may be acquired from the satellite-transmitted transponder stream of data. The acquired update may be stored at least until the autonomous device communicatively pairs with the network-independent maintenance device. The autonomous device may be communicatively paired with the system or device that received the satellite-broadcast update. In response to having acquired the update linked with the identifier from the transponder stream of data and the autonomous device being communicatively paired with the system or device, the acquired update may be transmitted to the autonomous device.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the invention are directed to generating marketing-based age range products based at least on inferred data regarding the age of various network users. The age range products may be used for age-targeted online marketing.

Abstract: Split bill payment technology enabled by an application programming interface (API) is disclosed. In some embodiments, API integration between a merchant application or system and a payment application or payment service system enables the merchant application or system to send requests for split bill payments to the payment service system. In response, the payment service system can collect from each bill payer identified in a request, the bill payer's share of a bill and transfer the collected amounts to the merchant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for directing a customer to one of a plurality of checkout lanes in a retail store. The system includes a checkout lane selection module that is in communication with each of the plurality of checkout lanes. The checkout lane selection module is part of a computing device, such as a server, that may be resident in the retail store, or remote from the retail store. The checkout lane selection module receives lane status information from each of the plurality of checkout lanes. And the checkout lane selection module receives customer information from a customer profile and from the customer's shopping basket. The checkout lane selection module provides the customer a preferred lane selection, and/or details about each checkout lane so that the customer can make an informed choice about which checkout lane to use.

Abstract: A system for path control for a mobile unmanned vehicle in an environment is provided. The system includes: a sensor connected to the mobile unmanned vehicle; the mobile unmanned vehicle configured to initiate a first fail-safe routine responsive to detection of an object in a first sensor region adjacent to the sensor; and a processor connected to the mobile unmanned vehicle. The processor is configured to: generate a current path based on a map of the environment; based on the current path, issue velocity commands to cause the mobile unmanned vehicle to execute the current path; responsive to detection of an obstacle in a second sensor region, initiate a second fail-safe routine in the mobile unmanned vehicle to avoid entry of the obstacle into the first sensor region and initiation of the first fail-safe routine.

Abstract: A park assist system may, in response to receiving a signal indicating that a remote inductive charge source is within a vicinity of a vehicle, transition from a park assist mode to a wireless charging mode. During the wireless charging mode, the park assist system generates instructions to assist a driver in positioning the vehicle relative to the inductive charge source.

Abstract: A crop harvesting machine has a machine body and a discharge spout attached to the machine body for overloading crop via a crop stream to a trailer. And electronic spout control and a discharge spout drive arrangement displaces the discharge spout relative to the machine body based on drive commands of the electronic spout control for guiding the crop stream to a target hit point at the trailer. A first sensor arrangement generates sensor information by optically identifying a reference feature at the trailer and detecting the position of the reference feature and/or space orientation of the reference feature. The second sensor arrangement generates sensor information by detecting a space orientation of the machine body, the discharge spout or both. The electronic spout control generates its drive commands for guiding the crop stream based on the sensor information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of embedding separated elements in a molded member wherein at least one side of the separated elements is covered by the molded member. The separated elements are interconnected by links to form a unitary member, which is disposed in a mold cavity formed by first and second mold plates. A support pin positioned on a first side of the unitary member supports the unitary member while a punch pin is extended toward a second side of the unitary member and through the link interconnecting the elements so as to sever the link. At least one of the punch pins or the support pins is retracted away from at least one side of the separated elements before injecting a molten material into the cavity so as to form the molded member.

Abstract: A leadframe loading frame with self-straightening alignment pins. A leadframe loading frame is provided with leadframe alignment pins that are made of a shape memory alloy. The pins are also superelastic. The use of the pins results in elimination of the bent alignment pin package defects that occurred when using the leadframe loading frames of the prior art. Other devices, systems and methods are also described.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hollow structure suitable for example as reservoir for pressurized fluids, which structure is obtained by curving over a part of its length a corrugated tube provided circumferentially in the hollow of its waves with a hardenable fiber reinforced composition, then subjecting the tube thus curved over at least a part of its length to a treatment for hardening the hardenable composition. The tube may comprise longitudinal reinforcements (braid or layers of widely spaced helical wires), the ends of the tube being possibly equipped with systems for communicating with the outside or for sealing, the final shaping being followed by a treatment for hardening said composition. The winding of the tube may be carried out about a central core or drum.

Abstract: A post mold curing apparatus for use in association with a molding line system for providing plastic encapsulated semiconductor chips mounted on leadframes is disclosed which includes a leadframe carrier having a rotary, substantially cylindrical shaped assembly for containing and moving a plurality of semiconductor chips and their associated leadframe strips into both an elevated temperature post mold curing region and into a lower temperature cool-down region. Each of the leadframe strips with their associated semiconductor chips are sequentially inserted into cavity regions located in the cylindrical assembly to assist in moving each of the plurality of leadframe strips through the elevated temperature post mold curing region, and subsequently, each of the leadframe strips with their associated semiconductor chips are removed from the cavity regions after passing through the lower temperature cool-down region.

Abstract: A molding machine comprises a mold composed of lower and upper mold sections. A recess is defined in the lower mold section to receive a lead frame or other objects. The lead frame is sandwiched between the upper and lower mold sections. A mold cavity is defined in the lower mold section below the recess so as to receive a thermosetting resin or encapsulant. A gasket groove is defined adjacent to the mold cavity to receive a gasket. The gasket is subject to plastic deformation upon application of force. An oil chamber is communicated with the gasket groove and contains hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil is pressurized to urge the gasket against the lead frame. As a result, the gasket is so deformed as to closely contact the surface of the lead frame and seal the mold cavity. The hydraulic oil is preferably mixed with thermoplastic resin in powder form.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded article having an insert incorporated therein comprises the steps of providing a first mold half having a mold core portion and a second mold half having a mold cavity portion, providing a carrier plate having a holder for an insert and a device for receiving the molded article located on the same face, positioning the carrier plate with the insert thereon between the first and second mold halves when the first and second mold halves are in an open position so that the insert is aligned with the mold core portion, transferring the insert to a position adjacent the mold core portion, withdrawing the carrier plate from between the first and second mold halves, moving the first and second mold halves together so that the mold cavity portion substantially surrounds at least a portion of the insert and defines a mold cavity space with the mold core portion, and injecting molten material into the mold cavity space so as to form the molded article.