Abstract: Layout generation for location-tracking sensors is disclosed herein. An example method in a computing device includes: receiving a map defining a set of features of a facility; obtaining layout data corresponding to the facility, the layout data defining, for each of a plurality of location tracking sensors, a location in a facility coordinate system; in response to deployment of the location tracking sensors in the facility according to the layout data, obtaining a performance metric for each of the location tracking sensors; and updating a primary layout generator according to the map, the layout data, and the performance metrics.

Abstract: A tire integrated with an electronic device includes the electronic device attached to an inner liner or a side wall of the tire by vulcanization. The electronic device is attached to an inner side or an outer side of an end of a bead filler depending on a length of the bead filler not to reduce durability of the tire.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for calibrating an optical diagnostic system. The calibration device includes at least one pupil configured to receive light transmitted from an optical diagnostic system and to reflect the light back to the optical diagnostic system and a machine-readable label containing information to calibrate the optical diagnostic system, wherein the machine-readable label is disposed on the at least one pupil. The method includes positioning and aligning the optical diagnostic system with the calibration tool, scanning a machine-readable label disposed on at least one pupil of the calibration tool using the optical diagnostic system, storing setpoint values acquired from the machine-readable label into a storage medium of the optical diagnostic system, measuring actual values of the at least one pupil, comparing the actual values with the setpoint values, and determining that the actual values are within a tolerance of the setpoint values.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for managing parking monitoring and enforcement. Parking at a meter or in a parking lot or ramp can be provided as a subscription. A registration and verification process for the subscription service can be provided as a multi-step process that combines the smart parking meter with a QR code, a mobile parking app for a smartphone, a central parking management system, and digital images of the parked vehicle(s). The registration process verifies that only vehicles owned by the subscriber are associated with the subscriber's account. Steps can also be employed to ensure that subscribers are not incorrectly issued parking citations by determining whether license plate data for a vehicle initially determined to be in violation matches an active subscription parker's roster of registered vehicles.

Abstract: A system includes an electrical enclosure, an industrial automation component disposed within the electrical enclosure, in which the industrial automation component is configured to receive external power from an external power source to perform an operation, a display configured to maintain presentation of image data in absence of the external power being received by the industrial automation component from the external power source, and a control system communicatively coupled to the industrial automation component and to the display. The control system is configured to perform operations that include receiving an indication that the external power is within a range of a threshold, in which the threshold is associated with an insufficient amount of power for the industrial automation component to operate, identifying an error associated with the industrial automation component in response to receiving the indication, and causing the display to render image data indicative of the error.

Abstract: Identification labels and their incorporation in rubber-based articles are described. The labels include RFID components and can be incorporated in tires. The labels can withstand the relatively harsh conditions associated with vulcanization.

Abstract: A system for determining whether shoppers are eligible for frictionless checkout is disclosed. The system has a processor that obtains image data captured using image sensors positioned in a retail store. The processor analyzes the image data to identify at least one shopper at one or more locations of the retail store. The processor detects, based on the analysis of the image data, at least one product interaction event associated with an action of the at least one shopper at the one or more locations of the retail store. Further, based on the detected at least one product interaction event, the processor determines whether the at least one shopper is eligible for frictionless checkout. In response to a determination that the at least one shopper is ineligible for frictionless checkout, the processor causes delivery of an indicator that the at least one shopper is ineligible for frictionless checkout.

Abstract: An NFC QR code label according to the present invention comprises: a rectenna for receiving a radio frequency signal from a terminal device and converting the signal into DC power; a ring oscillator activated by receiving the DC power supplied from the rectenna, and producing an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency; and a light-emitting QR code flickering in response to the oscillation signal. The light-emitting QR code includes a QR code pattern formed by means of gravure printing using a nonconductor ink.

Abstract: A perioperative safety system embodying tools to assess, monitor and document traffic in the perioperative operating room setting to reduce risk of infection for a surgical patient by enforcing the reduction and elimination of unnecessary traffic in the operating room setting.

Abstract: A detectable dust-proof paper is provided. The detectable dust-proof paper includes a detected layer, a first plastic layers, and a first ink-receptive layer. The detected layer has two opposite surfaces. The detected layer includes at least one metal which is selected from the group consisting of: aluminum, copper, nickel, iron, and a mixture or an alloy thereof. The first plastic layer is disposed on one of the two surfaces of the detected layer. A material of the first plastic layer is selected from the group consisting of: a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, and any combination thereof. The first ink-receptive layer is disposed on the first plastic layer. The first ink-receptive layer contains an inorganic ink-absorption material ranging between a value larger than 0 wt % and 75 wt %.

Abstract: Systems and methods for instant issuing of a transaction card, controlling issuing of the instant transaction card, and customization of the transaction card. A system includes at least one processor and a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the at least one processor to perform operations including receiving a request to issue a card and directing the customer to insert an identification card. Proceeding with capturing identification and biometric data identifying the customer and verifying the captured identification and biometric data. The operations also include determining whether a combination of the available customer data and the received biometric data is sufficient to verify customer identity. When the combination data are sufficient to verify customer identity, the operations further include issuing a transaction card. The operations further include capturing an image of the customer and issuing a customized transaction card to the customer.

Abstract: A payment card includes hidden features (e.g., textual messages, graphics, emphasis features associated with conspicuous features of the payment card, or the like) undiscernible under only visible light, but discernable under ultraviolet light. The hidden features can be incorporated into multiple layers of a side of the payment card and can be present at different transparencies. The hidden features, applied during manufacturing, can be i) selected (e.g., randomly or sequentially) from an available hidden features list; ii) supplied by user input; and/or iii) selected based on a user's previous hidden feature(s) (e.g., the same as or different from the previous hidden feature). A quality check can include comparing an image of the payment card illuminated under ultraviolet light with the selected hidden feature(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an event within a monitored area are provided. A transmitter emits an RF interrogation signal into the monitored area. An RF target positioned within the monitored area reflects the interrogation signal as a target signal when the interrogation signal impinges on the RF target. The RF target has a switch actuatable by a user between a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a first reflective state, and a switch-state in which the RF target operates in a second reflective state. A receiver receives the target signal from the RF target. Based on the target signal received by the receiver, a processor can detect an indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating. The processor triggers an action in response to the indication of the reflective state in which the RF target is operating.

Abstract: A co-curable thermoset acoustic liner and method of forming the same includes a sound attenuating core having a plurality of core cells. An inner face sheet having a plurality of face sheet apertures is coupled to the core by an inner thermoset adhesive sheet, which has a plurality of adhesive sheet apertures. Each of the plurality of adhesive sheet apertures is aligned within a corresponding one of the plurality of face sheet apertures so that the plurality of core cells are placed in fluid communication with airflow over the inner face sheet to create a Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) acoustic liner.

Abstract: An automatic object identification scanner is equipped with recognition units that provide detection results for objects and a controller that resolves potential conflicts in the results. One form of recognition unit detects product identifiers and flags in a digital payload that is encoded redundantly across packaging or labels applied to packaging. The controller gets detection results and evaluates them relative to a state data structure, which maintains state for identifiers obtained within a time interval, such as a timeout interval or waiting period after a detection result. Identifiers are reported to a POS system depending on logic that evaluates code priority and pending waiting periods.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a method and system for provisioning a merchant-specific payment apparatus, such as a temporary payment card, via a computing device, such as an automated teller machine (ATM). A user, such as a customer, may specify a merchant. A record of known payment acceptance types at that merchant may be returned, which may be used to determine what type of temporary payment card gets issued to the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for tracking frictionless shopping eligibility relative to individual shopping receptacles.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for generating a sensory indication on a transaction card, whereby a user is rewarded with a visual, audial, haptic, or olfactory experience. The method comprises executing a purchase transaction on the card, the transaction relating to an event, charging a power source on the card, receiving an input signal by the card, the signal indicating an output indication relevant to the event, and generating an output signal using power from the power source, based on the input signal. The card comprises a security component enabling a purchase relating to an event, a power source receiving charging energy at the time of the purchase, an input component receiving an input signal comprising information specifying a desired indication relevant to the event, an output component for generating the desired indication, one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors executing the instructions to perform the method.

Abstract: A baggage handling verification device (10) is disclosed for use with baggage (46) having an RFID tag (48) attached. The device includes a user interface to emit signals, an attachment element (22, 28) to attach the device to a user, an RFID antenna (32), and RFID reader (34) to read data received by the antenna from the tag. Data memory (42) stores data pertaining to a passenger journey. A CPU (38) can compare data from the tag with data in the memory. The device can emit different signals depending on whether the compared data matches or not to assist the user to decide how to handle the baggage. The invention extends to a method of determining whether an intended action relating baggage matches a predetermined desired action for that baggage, and to a baggage handling checking device.

Abstract: An ultrasonic machining device (1) for machining a workpiece. At least one component, selected from the group including a generator (11), a converter (12), a booster (13), a sonotrode (14), a HV cable (15), a machine frame (16) and a receiving device for the workpiece (17), is/are assigned an identifier (18). The identifier (18) characterizes at least one individual parameter of the component. The device (1) is assigned an input interface (19) which reads in the identifier (18) or generated data from the identifier. The device (1) is assigned a data processing arrangement (20). By way of the data processing arrangement (20), based on the read-in identifier (18) or the data generated from the identifier (18), at least one parameter of the device (1) is determined in such a way that the device (1) is operated in a target operating state, e.g., a resonant vibrating state.