Abstract: A system and method for encoding and decoding optical codes with context-aware, multi-level security. Input data is classified into security levels with associated context sensitivity requirements. The system compresses data using public and private codebooks based on security classifications, then generates optical codes incorporating both compressed data and context requirements. When scanned, the system collects environmental contextual data (location, network environment, device security, user behavior), analyzes it against embedded context requirements, and dynamically determines which security levels are accessible in the current environment. Only authorized security levels are decoded using appropriate codebooks based on both user credentials and current contextual factors. This approach enables fine-grained, context-sensitive access control that adapts to changing environments while maintaining the compression benefits and capacity advantages of the multi-level security framework.

Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, apparatus, and/or computer program products that can facilitate adaptable QR codes to launch customized experiences are provided. In various embodiments, a system can receive, from a client device, a quick response (QR) code, a client identifier, and location data associated with the client device. In various aspects, the system can identify, from a plurality of merchants, a first merchant that corresponds to the QR code, based on identifying that the first merchant corresponds to the location data. In various instances, the system can identify, from a plurality of client profiles, a first client profile that corresponds to the client identifier. In various cases, the system can identify a digital content based on the first merchant and the first client profile. In various aspects, the system can cause the digital content to be provided to the client device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ICC reader including a microcontroller configured to exchange data with an insertable ICC while the insertable ICC is inserted and powered, and with an end-user entity, an ICC connector configured to allow the exchange of data between the microcontroller and the inserted ICC, and an end-user entity interface connector configured to allow the exchange of data between the microcontroller and an end-user entity, wherein the ICC reader further includes an activatable 2-position built-in switch defining two states: a first state wherein the exchange of data between the microcontroller and the inserted ICC is allowed, and a second state wherein the exchange of data between the microcontroller and the inserted ICC is interrupted emulating an ICC withdrawal.

Abstract: Provided are a composite tuned structure of optical, electrical, and/or magnetic circuit and a tuning method thereof. The composite tuned structure of optical, electrical, and/or magnetic circuit includes a first tuned optical electromagnetic circuit layer, a second tuned circuit layer, and an optical electromagnetic circuit matching layer, where stacked tuning is performed on the first and second tuned circuit layers to form the optical electromagnetic circuit matching layer; an initial aligned state is obtained based on the optical electromagnetic circuit matching layer, and a target aligned state is preset; and if the initial aligned state of the optical electromagnetic circuit matching layer is the same as the target aligned state, matching between the first tuned optical electromagnetic circuit layer and the second tuned circuit layer is compliant, otherwise, the matching is not compliant. The present disclosure designs the tuned optical electromagnetic circuit as a composite layer.

Abstract: A uniquely identifiable consumable product for use in a histology or cellular pathology process for processing a biological sample from a source, the consumable product having a unique identifier which is not linked to the source of the sample is provided. By applying a unique identifier to cassettes and other consumable products prior to use, laboratory printers for printing identification information on tissue processing cassettes and on microscope slides and the like are redundant. The unique identifier is then linked to information relating to the sample to be analysed and its source. The physical process of applying a unique identifier to the consumables prior to use enables the decoupling of the physical printing of the consumable from information relating to the source of the sample obviates the need for provision of a printing capability for consumables in laboratories.

Abstract: Apparatuses for tracking articles comprise a tracking device (12), a body (14), and an electrical network (22). The body (14) defines a device region (16) in which the tracking device (12) is positioned, and a battery region (18) configured to selectively receive and retain one or more batteries (20). The body (14) comprises a base (56) and one or more covers (58) operatively coupled to the base (56) to permit placement and removal of the one or more batteries (20). The electrical network (22) is operatively positioned within the body (14) and electrically couples the one or more batteries (20) with the tracking device (12).

Abstract: In a general aspect, orientation information is used to generate a unique code. In some aspects, orientation information is extracted from an object. The object includes multiple elements, and the orientation information indicates the relative spatial orientations of the respective elements. The orientation information can be extracted, for instance, by a scanner system that detects the elements. A unique code is generated for the object based on the orientation information. In some examples, the elements are diamond particles that each have one or more color centers, and the orientation information is extracted by detecting the color centers.

Abstract: An optoelectronic code reader for reading optical codes has at least one light reception element for generating image data from received light and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to segment the image data to locate regions of interest having assumed optical codes, and to further process the regions of interest by a decoding process to read the code content of an optical code in the region of interest. The control and evaluation unit is further configured to recognize a label in the image data and to process a region of interest differently by the decoding process when the region of interest is part of a label than when the region of interest is not part of a label.

Abstract: A card reader includes an IC contact block in electrical contact with a communication terminal of an IC card, and a plurality of sensors which are optical sensors provided in a conveyance path. When the IC card is positioned relative to the IC contact block, the card reader executes a first conveyance step for conveying the IC card inserted into an insertion opening to a farthest side of the conveyance path and a second conveyance step for reversing a conveyance direction after the first conveyance step, then further conveying the IC card by a predetermined distance when the first sensor detects an end portion of the IC card on an insertion opening side, and stopping conveying the IC card.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly porous, bioresorbable electrospun sensors for optical detection of tissue oxygenation and processes of making and using same. Multiple sensor compositions are described that are focused on different applications/oxygen ranges. Such sensors alleviate the risk of leaving the sensor implanted in a subject, typically have as good or better oxygen sensing capabilities and comparable performance life span as non-degradable sensors and unlike sensors made from general bioresorbable materials maintain a desired porosity as they degrade. Thus, such sensors may remain integrated in a subject's body while they degrade and maintain the ability to sense oxygen for their performance life span.

Abstract: Housings for tracking devices comprise a body and an electrical network. The body defines a device-receiving region that is configured to selectively receive and retain the tracking device in the body, and a housing battery region that is configured to selectively receive and retain one or more housing batteries. The electrical network is operatively positioned within the body and is configured to electrically couple the one or more housing batteries with the tracking device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing dental scans, including a method for performing a dental scan, comprising: (i) providing an intraoral adapter comprising: a viewing channel located between a proximal portion and a distal portion of an elongated housing and a mounting mechanism provided on the distal portion of the elongated housing, wherein the mounting mechanism is configured to couple the intraoral adapter to a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises: (a) a camera configured to capture videos or images, (b) at least one orientation sensor or at least one motion sensor, and (c) a processing unit configured to (1) process orientation or motion sensors data, and (2) process a plurality of videos or images; (ii) providing a feedback device; (iii) coupling the intraoral adapter to the mobile device; and (iv) performing a dental scan, wherein the feedback device connected to the mobile device generates a dental scan output based on one or more dental scan properties an

Abstract: An automated lighting system for operating rooms that aims and focuses light into a work area while eliminating shadows. Mounted to a boom system, akin to traditional operating room lights, or a specially made frame, adjustments to the lighting can be made conveniently, with little or no manual adjustment of the lights. The disclosed automated lighting system allows a surgeon to easily define a target region with some type of user interface, then lights automatically adjust based on the surgeon defined target region to illuminate the target region.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification tag component includes a metal plate with an upper surface and a lower surface; a radiation element comprising a tag housing, the tag housing is arranged along a side of the upper surface of the metal plate, the tag housing contain therein an IC chip, an antenna and a circuit board electrically connecting the IC chip with the antenna, wherein, the antenna is made of metal, and the antenna has a first segment and a second segment parallel to the upper surface of the metal plate, there is a first spacing between the first segment and the upper surface of the metal plate, and there is a second spacing between the first segment and the second segment, and the upper surface of the metal plate is at an angle to the plane in which the antenna is located.

Abstract: Self-luminous barcode readers 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E, 102F are provided in an arrangement such that irradiating light emitted from the barcode readers 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E, 102F entirely covers a surface provided with a barcode 107 and optical axes 104A, 104B, 104C, 104D, 104E, 104F of the irradiating light are inclined horizontally at an angle greater than 0° in absolute value and vertically at an angle greater than 0° in absolute value from normal vectors 105A, 105B, 105C of a test surface of a test sample 101 provided with the barcode 107. This arrangement provides a test sample reading device and a test sample reading method with which the success rate of barcode reading can be raised compared to the past.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering items are disclosed. The systems and methods comprise assigning a unique internal control value to each profile having an identified physical address delivery point. They also receive a request for delivery point information for each of a plurality of items to be distributed and providing a response comprising a list of internal control values thereto. They further receive a plurality of items, each item having printed thereon one of the internal control values on the list. For each of the plurality of items, they scan, by item processing equipment, the item to read the internal control value printed thereon, identifying, in the profile database, the physical address delivery point corresponding to the assigned internal control value, routing, by the item processing equipment, the item according to the identified physical address delivery point, and delivering the item to the identified physical address delivery point.

Abstract: A position identification method and system are provided. The position identification method is applied to a position identification system. The system includes: a power supply guide rail provided with positioning mark information, and an electronic shelf label installed on the power supply guide rail and provided with a photoelectric geminate transistor. The electronic shelf label reads corresponding positioning mark information on the power supply guide rail on the basis of the photoelectric geminate transistor, and determines a target position on the power supply guide rail according to the positioning mark information. By means of determining a target position of an electronic shelf label on a power supply guide rail according to positioning mark information of the electronic shelf label on the power supply guide rail, a self-positioning capability of the electronic shelf label is realized at a low cost, and the accuracy of positioning can be ensured.

Abstract: A circuit for compensating for the effects of light exposure is provided. The circuit includes a first circuit and a light compensation circuit. The first circuit has an output terminal for providing a first current, wherein at least a portion of the first current is a function of a first light sensitive circuit component. The compensation circuit has a current mirror and a second light sensitive circuit component. The current mirror has an input terminal coupled to receive a second current that is mirrored from the first current, and an output terminal coupled to provide a third current responsive to the second current. The second light sensitive circuit component is configured to be similar to the first light sensitive circuit component and to compensate for a light induced current provided by the first light sensitive circuit component so that the third current is provided without a light induced current component.

Abstract: An LED display module and an LED display panel. The LED display module includes: an LED board, a bottom shell and a connecting member; the connecting member is made of magnetic attraction material, and includes a snap-fitting part and a connecting part, the connecting part is configured to be fixedly connected with the LED board, the snap-fitting part is configured to be connected with the bottom shell in a snap-fit manner.

Abstract: A card-shaped data carrier includes an electronic chip module with at least one chip and a contact structure, and including a card body with an arrangement region for receiving the chip module, the chip module being arranged in the arrangement region of the card body, and the card body having at least one first plastics layer and at least one ceramic layer, the first plastics layer being formed from a brittle plastics material to adjust a fracture behavior of the card-shaped data carrier.