Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for code reading of an ear tag, where a first signal from an ear tag can be acquired as an analog signal to obtain a second signal, and further the second signal that may be deformed is converted into a rectangular wave signal, fragmentation and compensation are performed on the rectangular wave signal according to a data structure, so as to obtain an accurate waveband, and after the compensated waveband is decoded and combined into target decoded data, accurate reading of the data can be realized. That is, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, even if a deformed signal is acquired, accurate target decoded data can still be restored based on conversion, fragmentation, and compensation, and in practice, comparing with a traditional way, it can be improved by about 40% in terms of distance.

Abstract: A magnetic field induction coupled RFID system for scanning and reading at least one object having an RFID tag or inlay label device attached or embedded therein to impart a unique identity to each of the objects. The RFID tag has two distinct modes of air interface protocol operation, such that the tag is capable of being read at close proximity range by a device utilizing a command-and-control protocol, such as an NFC-protocol compatible smartphone or similarly functioning device, and alternatively by an RFID reader utilizing a different protocol capable of supporting efficient high-speed anti-collision features for enabling fast inventorying at item level of retail store items, warehousing, customs and logistics operations over considerably greater interrogation distances, where both protocols utilize substantially the same carrier frequency.

Abstract: To utilize a shared vehicle, a user can request access to the vehicle, which results in the generation of a virtual key. The virtual key is provided to a plurality of different devices, such as a vehicle device at the vehicle, and a user device in the possession of the user. Access to the vehicle can be granted and maintained by verification of the virtual key against data from an identification device at the vehicle, or from the user device. In this way, multiple options for vehicle access are available to the user, which increases flexibility and user-friendliness.

Abstract: A method of confirming the identity of a person who issued a token to signify eligibility for a privilege. Possession token is confirmed to be by the same person by using sensors in the token which track the movements of the person. A machine learning system is trained to evaluate the sensor data detecting transfer of possession of the token. The state of continuous possession since the token was issued or set to an enabled state is confirmed and the privilege is granted. The method of identity confirmation is used in various contexts such as for to control entry to a location, use of a facility or service. It is also useful to determine continuous possession of a weapon to prevent misuse after the weapon is stolen, dropped or lost. Servers, beacons and outside sources of data or inputs to be measured by the sensor can also be used.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatic radio-frequency identification (RFID). In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a flexible strap comprising a plurality of holes and a buckle configured to buckle to any one of the plurality of holes, such that, when the buckle is buckled to one of the plurality of holes, the strap forms a closed loop. The apparatus further comprises one or more tag enclosures. Each tag enclosure comprises one or more buckles and a RFID tag configured to communicate identifying data to a reader device. The one or more buckles of each tag enclosure are each configured to buckle to any one of the plurality of holes on the strap such that the tag enclosure may be attached to the strap at any one of a plurality of positions on the strap.

Abstract: A depth sensing device, situated above a threshold to a room, collects asynchronous, non-personally-identifiable data regarding a count of people entering and exiting across the threshold. Phase shift of modulated infrared light reflected from a light source to an object is measured and converted into depth data indicating the depth of the pixels therein. The depth data is used to classify detected objects as human, and to track their movement bi-directionally through the threshold. A running count of humans entering or exiting the room is streamed to a remote server, which aggregates data collected from a number of depth sensing devices. The server then makes that data available at various levels of visualization corresponding to different levels of a hierarchy of nested virtual spaces, such as a multi-entrance room, or a building. Entities that access this data may see a real-time, accurate count of humans currently occupying the virtual space, as well as historical data.

Abstract: A dual-factor PIN based authentication system and method uses a cryptogram provided by a contactless card associated with the client in association with a PIN stored by the contactless card to authenticate the client. In some embodiments, cryptogram authentication may be preconditioned upon a PIN match determination by the contactless card. In other embodiments, the cryptogram may be formed at least in part using the personal identification number (PIN) stored on the contactless card encoded using a dynamic key stored by the contactless card and uniquely associated with the client. Authentication may be achieved by comparing the cryptogram formed using the PIN against an expected cryptogram generated an expected PIN and an expected dynamic key.

Abstract: Radio frequency identification discontinuity correction is provided by calculating a phase-time slope for a Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) signal received from an RFID tag; estimating, based on the phase-time slope, a predicted phase reading for the RFID signal at a given time; and in response to detecting a phase discontinuity based on a difference between the predicted phase reading and an actual phase reading for the given time, adjusting a calculated distance to the RFID tag. The calculated distance may indicate that the RFID tag is inside of or outside of a designated zone, and that a motion of the RFID tag indicates travel towards or away from the designated zone, which may be used to add or remove an item associated with the RFID tag to an ongoing item list.

Abstract: An identification system for automatically identifying a medical tool includes at least one tool holder or packaging having a readable data carrier and designed to hold the medical tool. The system also includes an identification device to identify the medical tool. The tool holder or packaging is designed such that removal of the medical tool automatically closes a circuit provided on the tool holder or packaging and activates an antenna. The identification device is also designed to detect activation of the antenna and to read the data carrier of the tool holder or packaging.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are automated systems and methods utilizing a plurality of specialized RFID tags incorporated within various tire manufacturing components (e.g., mold segments, mold container, bladder plates, tire presses, and extrusion dies) that are able to readily track tire manufacture and identify defect source(s) while concurrently being configured to the harsh processes and temperatures of tire manufacture.

Abstract: A transponder with a disrupting signal source to shut down the transponder. The transponder may use an RFID chip. The disrupting signal source can be an electrical signal source electrically coupled to the RFID chip, for example capacitively coupled. The disruptive signal source can also be a radiation source, for example an infrared source. The disrupting signal source can be connected to a receiver to allow the transponder to be shut down remotely. Multiple transponders as described can be combined to form a multi-transponder device in which transponders can be shut down selectively.

Abstract: An adaptive inventory management system for use in a materials handling facility storing a plurality of items that are each associated with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The management system including a global inventory database subsystem and a RFID interrogator subsystem comprising a plurality of RFID interrogators that are each configured to read the unique identifier of the RFID tag associated with each of the plurality of items that are within a defined boundary of at least one scan zone generated by the respective RFID interrogator and to communicate the unique identifier of the each scanned RFID tag identified within each scan zone of the respective RFID interrogator to the global inventory database subsystem. The management system being selectively configured to effect user desired levels of fidelity and/or resolution with respect to the generated unique identifier of the each scanned RFID tag within a defined space of the materials handling facility.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an image forming device that prevents write information from being incorrectly written to a non-target RFID tag. The image forming device according to the embodiment includes: a placement unit, a wireless tag communication unit, and a conductor. A sheet provided with a wireless tag can be placed in the placement unit. The wireless tag communication unit can write information to the wireless tag provided on the sheet. The conductor is provided in the placement unit and hinders communication between the wireless tag communication unit and the wireless tag.

Abstract: A cold chain system with thermosensitive labels linked to an online traceability portal is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of human a machine readable code labels having irreversible thermosensitive inks placed on various products. The labels optionally having multiple codes paired with various predefined discrete images or strings detected using optical methods or text-based transmission and communication protocols. The system can enhance cold chain quality and security by allowing real time validation and traceability from factory to end users through an online platform compatible with mobile devices. The system can also enhance both manual and technological cold chain security methods for countries that have varying degrees of technological capability to ultimately improve vulnerable supply chains.

Abstract: In some examples, QR code based test data embedding and transmission may include obtaining, by a test data analyzer that is executed by at least one hardware processor, test data based on operation of a test device to measure a parameter associated with an optical fiber. Based on an analysis of the test data, a report that includes the test data may be generated. A quick response (QR) code generator that is executed by the at least one hardware processor may compress the report that includes the test data to generate a compressed report. The QR code generator may generate, based on an analysis of the compressed report, a QR code that includes the compressed report. A display generator that is executed by the at least one hardware processor may generate a display of the QR code that includes the compressed report.

Abstract: Methods and systems include using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses to capture three-dimensional images and analyze resulting three-dimensional image data to enhance captured two-dimensional images for scanning related processes such as object identification, symbology detection, object recognition model training, and identifying improper scan attempts or other actions performed by an operator. Imaging systems such as bi-optic readers, handheld scanners, and machine vision systems are described using three-dimensional imaging apparatuses and described capturing three-dimensional images and using with captured two-dimensional images.

Abstract: A baggage keeping system includes a passenger tag, a first baggage tag, a second baggage tag, a reader and a management device. The three tags have RFID, which wirelessly transmits information about the passenger or baggage. The passenger tag is given to the passenger, the first baggage tag is stored in the baggage inaccessibly by a third party and the second baggage tag is attached to the outside of the baggage. The reader reads information about the passenger or baggage from three tags at boarding the departure-side airport and at arriving the arrival-side airport. The management device registers the information about the passenger and baggage, wirelessly received from the reader, compares the wirelessly received the information, determines whether the information about the passenger and baggage matches each other or not, and when they match, are the genuine baggage and the genuine owner.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for handling medicament delivery devices and is to be used with a safety container, where the medicament delivery devices have information retaining elements having information that is unique to specific medicament delivery devices, and which medicament delivery devices are to be put in a safety container after use. The disclosed device has an information obtaining mechanism operably arranged to obtain information from the medicament delivery devices placed into the safety container.

Abstract: A device includes: an image sensor to capture images of an object within an FOV, a guide projector and a processor. The processor is to analyze some of the images to detect entry of an encoded data marking carried by the object into the FOV, and in response to detecting such entry into the FOV: operate the guide projector to project a visual guide onto the object to guide movement of the encoded data marking to a first location indicated by the visual guide within the FOV; analyze more of the images to detect such movement to the first location, and then to a second location within the FOV; and in response to the movement to the second location, interpret the movement to the second location as receipt of manual input; and in response to the manual input, transmit data decoded from the encoded data marking to another device.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may receive, from a motion sensor, an inactivity indication that indicates a period of inactivity within a physical environment. The system may store, in a data structure, identifiers of a plurality of RFID tags that a tag reader read during the period of inactivity. The system may receive, from the motion sensor, a motion notification that indicates a period of activity within the physical environment. The system may cause the tag reader to collect an identifier of an RFID tag in the physical environment during the period of activity. The system may determine, based on the identifier and the identifiers of the plurality of RFID tags, a movement status associated with the RFID tag during the period of activity and perform an action associated with the movement status of the RFID tag.