Abstract: “Non-fungible anti-counterfeit photo-chromic nano-micro three-dimensional tags/labels are designed in such a manner that duplication and counterfeiting of the labels are prevented. The label comprises of a frame quick response (QR) code part (103), which surrounds a three-dimensional sticker part, which consists of a foundation paper (113) made of cellulose, a non-fungible three-dimensional (3D) structure and a fade-resistant transparent plastic sheet (201). The structure consists of multi-colored micro particles (107), silica-infused 3D macro particles (109) and the photo-chromic nano particles (111). The sheet is laminated on the paper after application of dense coating of particles.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a housing; an antenna module accommodated in the housing; a conductive member accommodated in the housing and disposed to support the antenna module; and a thermally conductive member adjacent to the conductive member. Heat generated by the antenna module is transferred to the conductive member via the thermally conductive member.

Abstract: A method in a computing device includes: capturing, via a sensor, an image of an indicium; determining a confidence level associated with machine recognition of the indicium; based on the confidence level, selecting a feedback attribute; prior to outputting content encoded in the indicium, generating, via an output device, a feedback signal having the feedback attribute, wherein the attribute is configured to indicate a likelihood of success of a decode event to decode the content encoded in the indicium.

Abstract: Provided is a security code. The security code including a first region and a second region includes a metal layer, a first dielectric pattern provided on the metal layer in the first region, a polymer pattern provided on the metal layer in the second region, a first metal pattern provided on the dielectric pattern, and a second metal pattern provided on the polymer pattern, wherein the polymer pattern includes a material different from that of the first dielectric pattern, and a thickness of the polymer pattern is different from a thickness of the first dielectric pattern.

Abstract: A wireless identification tag (110) for embedding into a surface (101) of a concrete processing work tool (102), the wireless identification tag comprising processing circuitry arranged on a carrier member for wireless communication with a corresponding reader (120, 150, 170), wherein the carrier member is arranged at least partially embedded into an enclosing material (M) having a Shore A hardness between 40 and 100, wherein one or more positioning elements are arranged extending out from the carrier member to position the carrier member in the enclosing material.

Abstract: Provided is a valuable medium processing apparatus including: a plurality of devices each of which performs processing related to a transaction of a plurality of kinds of transactions for a plurality of kinds of valuable media; an input device which receives an operation to select a kind of the transaction and at least one of the plurality of kinds of valuable media for the transaction; and a controller which, in a case where an operation to select at least some of the plurality of kinds of valuable media for the transaction are received, operates at least some of the plurality of devices corresponding to the selected at least some of plurality of kinds of valuable media, respectively, in a first mode that causes the at least some of the plurality of devices to start the processing in an order that is predetermined.

Abstract: The disclosure is an imaging system for use in a variable focus indicia reader having a controller configured to activate and deactivate a light source, an imaging assembly configured to capture imaging data of an environment appearing within a field of view of the imaging assembly, and a focus module configured to set a focus characteristic of the imaging assembly. The focus module may set the focus characteristic based on (i) an image processor successfully determining a distance to a target or (ii) ambient lighting conditions exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An asset tag adapted to be mounted to an asset. The asset tag comprises a first component encoded with a first ID unique to the asset tag, the first component having a first wireless interface and transmitting first broadcast signals via said first wireless interface over a first range, the first broadcast signals including the first ID. The asset tag further comprises a user-actuatable button. The asset tag further comprises processing circuitry, coupled to the button and to at least the first wireless interface. The processing circuitry is configured for (i) determining whether a predetermined gesture has been performed by a user using the button and (ii) if the predetermined gesture has been performed, transmitting via the first wireless interface to a wireless access point a restock message, the restock message including the first ID and indicating that restocking is required of assets corresponding to the first ID.

Abstract: There is provided a video management system for managing a video of a real space captured by a capturing apparatus, including: a first reading unit configured to emit an electromagnetic wave to a tag reading range and read information that is sent back from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag utilizing energy of the electromagnetic wave; a first RFID tag that stores first tag identification information; and a data management unit configured to cause a database to store a reading result by the first reading unit in association with the video so that a portion in the video captured by the capturing apparatus corresponding to a time at which the first tag identification information has been read from the first RFID tag by the first reading unit is able to be extracted.

Abstract: A kiosk may be provided that contains a number of blank cards. A graphical user interface of the kiosk may allow a user to define products that may be associated with a blank card contained within the kiosk. Aesthetic and functional features may be applied to a blank card by a kiosk and dispensed to a user of the kiosk as a fully functional card. An interrogation device of a kiosk may retrieve products associated with a current card and may associate the retrieved products with a new card to be dispensed from the kiosk. A kiosk may access a network to preauthorize any products that may be associated with a card dispensed from or programmed by the kiosk.

Abstract: Aiming devices and methods thereof are provided. First, a ranging unit is used to perform a ranging operation on an object to obtain a corresponding object distance. Then, a plurality of compensation positions are displayed on a display unit of an aiming device, and a ballistic compensation program is used to calculate a target position among the compensation positions according to the object distance. When the aiming device moves, the number of the compensation positions displayed on the display unit will be changed. It is to determine whether the aiming device is located at the target position. When the aiming device is at the target position, the display unit will only display the target position among the compensation positions or no longer performs the compensation.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a notification of the gesture from a sensing device, receiving an input from a user to select a banking transaction, and determining an intent of the gesture from the sensing device. Additionally, the method includes altering the banking transaction based on the input of the user and the intent of the gesture from the sensing device. The method further includes transmitting a request separate from the banking transaction based on the intent of the gesture.

Abstract: A self-checkout device of an embodiment includes a bagging stand, a pair of pillars, a beam, a user interface terminal, and one or more brackets. The bagging stand includes a table and a scale that weighs a load placed on the table. The pair of pillars is installed on the bagging stand with a longitudinal direction thereof oriented vertically, and at least one outer surface of the pair of pillars is configured with a split exterior member that is splittable into a plurality of pieces in the longitudinal direction. The beam connects upper ends of the pillars. The user interface terminal is mounted on the beam. The one or more brackets receive attachment of an external device, and the bracket is positionally interchangeable with a part of the split exterior member.

Abstract: Arrangements for using generative artificial intelligence models for ATM process generation are provided. In some examples, a computing platform may receive, from at least one image or measurement capture device, dimension data associated with an ATM. The ATM may have a plurality of components arranged on a face of the ATM. The dimension data may be input to a generative artificial intelligence model and the model may be executed to output, based on the dimension data, a position or location of each ATM component relative to a reference point on the ATM. In some examples, the model may further output at least one audio script describing the location of each component. The model may output one or more translations of the at least one audio script. The computing platform may transmit or send the at least one audio script to the ATM for presentation during user interaction with the ATM.

Abstract: A consumable component apparatus including a receptacle region for receiving configured to receive a substance or material which is consumed under the control of a consumer device, an authentication circuit configured to authenticate the consumer device, and a switch coupled to the authentication circuit. The authentication circuit is configured to control the switch in such a way that the consumable component apparatus is activatable only if the consumer device is authenticated by means of the authentication circuit, and that the consumable component apparatus is deactivated if the consumer device is not authenticated by means of the authentication circuit.

Abstract: An accessible card can provide access to an account. The account card can include sides and an identification embossing for providing access to an account. The sides can be connected to form a shape. The identification embossing can be associated with at least one side of the sides. The at least one side associated with the identification embossing can include a first thickness and an arrangement of one or more tactile features. The first thickness can be different than a second thickness associated with other sides of the sides. The arrangement may indicate, via tactile interaction, an identification of the account associated with the account card or a card type of the account card.

Abstract: A method and system for employing a technology architecture for solving real world problems.

Abstract: A system for cost-effective and accurate reading of RFID tags. The system includes an RFID reader and one or more booster modules connected to the RFID reader. Each booster module has its own power supply, allowing for an amplification of a portion of the RFID signal that is output by the RFID reader. Thereby, the total power output of the system can be increased, and a read range and read accuracy can be improved due to additional antennas provided in the booster modules. In addition, it also becomes possible to reduce the power output by the RFID reader in order to increase the read accuracy of the same.

Abstract: After loss of communications between a cash handling device and a financial institution, transactions may continue to be processed. In one configuration, the transactions may be processed up to a predefined transaction limit. Transaction limits may be defined by a number of transactions, a dollar amount transacted or to be transacted, an amount of time and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the transaction limit may be specific to one or more types of transactions. Transaction data may be stored in memory until communication has been re-established, at which time the data may be transmitted to the financial institution for processing.

Abstract: A reading system includes a controller that is mounted on a vehicle, and a reader that reads a tag of a load placed in a load chamber of the vehicle, wherein the controller includes a second determination part that determines whether the door of the load chamber is closed, and a displacement control part that displaces the load chamber in accordance with a timing when the tag information acquisition part acquires the identification information if the second determination part determines that the door of the load chamber is closed, wherein the reader includes a first determination part that determines whether a door of the load chamber is closed, and a tag information acquisition part that acquires identification information stored in the tag through non-contact communication if the first determination part determines that the door of the load chamber is closed.