Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for categorizing a transfer target destination associated with a quick response (“QR”) code. An artificial intelligence (“AI”) engine may receive a plurality of recommendations for categorizing the transfer target destination. Each recommendation may be passed through a natural language processing (“NLP”) algorithm. Each recommendation may then be parsed by the AI engine to extract tag words. Each tag word may be mapped to a respective category. Each instance of each tag word and associated category may be stored in a database. The number of instances of each tag word and associated category may be counted. A percentage may be calculated for each category based on the number of instances associated with each category and the total number of instances of all the tag words.

Abstract: An automated system/method for identifying and enabling viewer selection/purchase of products or services associated with digital content presented on a display device. Products within the digital content are identified and existing product placement data is ascertained. For products that do not include such data, other methodologies, with the assistance of third-party servers, are employed to assess identity and purchase availability. Viewer input designate products to assess or products can be automatically assessed. Viewers initiate purchase of identified products via the display device or other electronic devices controlled by viewers, such as via viewers' smart phones. Various processes for identifying products include use of AI processing, access to data on third-party servers, crowd sourcing and other methodologies. Various techniques for selecting products for purchases are employed including employing 3D codes (e.g.

Abstract: The invention features an image reader and a corresponding method for capturing a sharp distortion free image of a target, such as a one or two-dimensional bar code. In one embodiment, the image reader comprises a two-dimensional CMOS based image sensor array, a timing module, an illumination module, and a control module. The time during which the target is illuminated is referred to as the illumination period. The capture of the image by the image sensor array is driven by the timing module that, in one embodiment, is able to simultaneously expose substantially all of the pixels in the array. The time during which the pixels are collectively activated to photo-convert incident light into charge defines the exposure period for the sensor array. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the exposure period occurs during the illumination period.

Abstract: An electronic device such as a wearable electronic device may have a coil. The device may have a finger-ring housing that surrounds a finger-shaped opening to allow the device to be worn on a finger of a user. The coil may be formed from metal traces on a printed circuit that wrap around the finger-shaped opening. Near-field communications circuitry in the device may be used to gather near-field communications tag information. The tag information may be gathered in response to user input. Wireless communications circuitry that uses a non-near-field communications antenna may wirelessly transmit the tag information and/or other information such as user input to a companion device.

Abstract: An object marking including a first security element and at least a second security element, wherein each security element is associated with a set of data segments and each security element exhibits depending on the capturing conditions, in particular the viewing angle and/or the direction of illumination, a code segment which is an optoelectronically readable representation of one of the data segments of the set associated with the respective security element, wherein different distinct data segments are represented by different code segments and that the set associated with the first security element and the set associated with the second security element differ in at least one data segment; method for producing and method for authenticating the same.

Abstract: A distribution system for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an air intake system with an opening that is a fixed distance from a conveyor section, said air intake system aiding in moving an object on the conveyor section from the conveyor section to one of a plurality of adjacent transport units.

Abstract: A soil-based coupon having an electronically readable verification code printed thereon is used for verification of soil removal by a cleaning process. The coupon includes a soil overlay covering the verification code. The verification code is at least partially revealed by removal of all or part of the soil overlay during the cleaning process. If the data encoded in the verification code can be correctly decoded after completion of the cleaning process, the cleaning process can be verified. The soil overlay can be designed to match the application. The coupons may be used in a cleaning process verification procedure in which one or more computing devices analyze images of the verification codes to determine whether or not cleaning processes can be verified.

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention are directed to barcode readers having a housing with upper and lower portions, and a platter. Additionally, the barcode readers include a platter frame and an imaging assembly, the first imaging assembly having a first field of view (FOV) directed through at least one of the substantially horizontal window or the substantially upright window of the housing, and a reader accessory removably coupled with at least one of the lower housing portion or the platter frame that includes a thermal transmitter. The thermal transmitter is thermally coupled with at least one of the housing frame or the platter frame to transfer thermal energy generated by the reader accessory thereto.

Abstract: A caregiver assistance system for assisting a caregiver in a healthcare facility to perform his or her rounding duties comprises a server in communication with one or more patient beds and one or more electronic devices (e.g. smart phones) that are remote from the beds and that include a display, a user input, and a web browser. The server executes a caregiver assistance application that causes the electronic device to perform the following actions after the web browser of the electronic device accesses a particular URL whose content and function are controlled by the caregiver assistance application: (a) display rounding information on the display relating to a patient associated with the bed, and (b) forward a completion indication to the caregiver assistance application wherein the completion indication is generated in response to a caregiver manipulating the user input when the caregiver has completed a rounding task associated with the patient.

Abstract: The subject technology transforms a set of features into a three-dimensional mesh, the three-dimensional mesh including a set of vertices and a set of edges, wherein the set of features are determined based on analyzing a representation of a three-dimensional barcode. The subject technology extracts verification metadata from the three-dimensional mesh, the verification metadata including information for verifying whether a physical item is an authentic item. The subject technology receives manufacturer verification information based at least in part on the verification metadata. The subject technology receives provenance information associated with the physical item based at least in part on the manufacturer verification information and the verification metadata. The subject technology causes display of a media overlay including the physical item based at least in part on the provenance information, wherein the media overlay includes an indication of authenticity of the physical item.

Abstract: Disclosed are example methods, systems, and devices that allow for the generation and provisioning of digital credentials, which may demonstrate that a trusted entity has validated individual identity attributes, or sets of attributes, of a user. Digital credentials may also demonstrate one or more extrapolations resulting from deductions or inductions from validated identity attributes. A receiver device may indicate which identity attributes or extrapolations are sought by displaying a QR or other code and/or via a transmission using NFC or other wireless communication, and a user device may access corresponding digital attributes in an ID wallet to be provisioned via code or transmission. Digital credentials may restrict uses and usability of identity attributes. Cryptographic keys and/or distributed ledger records may allow recipients to verify authenticity of digital credentials. The same identity attribute may be proven by showing validation by multiple selectable trusted entities.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is an information processing system including a first radio tag and an information processing device. The first radio tag stores unique tag identification information and is configured to be attached to a seating surface or a backrest surface of a seating unit. The information processing device includes a storage that stores information on a user of a seating unit and tag identification information of a radio tag attached to the seating unit, in an associated manner. The information processing device also includes an acquisition unit and a control unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire the tag identification information when the first radio tag transmits a signal containing the tag identification information. The control unit is configured to determine whether the user is seated on the seating unit, based on acquisition or non-acquisition of the tag identification information.

Abstract: A pair of transponders including a first transponder equipped with a first electronic system for managing the sending and the receiving of data and with a first antenna, the first electronic system being connected to the first antenna, the pair of transponders including a second transponder equipped with a second electronic system for managing the sending and the receiving of data and with a second antenna, the second electronic system being connected to the second antenna, wherein the second antenna is configured and disposed so that the second transponder forms a resonator circuit of the first antenna. A timepiece can include such a pair of transponders.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and accessing healthcare data in blockchain managed digital filing cabinets are disclosed. The system can receive and store patient healthcare data from sources such as wearable devices, an implant, patient devices, healthcare provider devices, databases, cloud storage accounts, healthcare databases, or digital filing cabinets. The system can convert the healthcare into non-fungible tokens on a blockchain to protect the healthcare data from being accessed by nefarious actors. The system can manage access to the healthcare data based on authentication rules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an alternative illuminator assembly and corresponding imaging assemblies utilizing the alternative illuminator assembly. The alternative illuminator assembly may provide alternative illuminations from those produced by an imager engine, such that the alternative illuminations may provide specific illuminations at specific illumination angles to illuminate a field of view for a desired purpose. In an example context, the alternative illuminator assembly provides one or more alternative illuminations for improving the likelihood of successfully reading specific direct part marking indicias of various types. Embodiments are provided using overlapping subassemblies that enable a small form factor assembly that can fit into mobile apparatus chasses, for example within conventional cell phone housings of around 7 millimeters.

Abstract: Semiconductor device packages and associated methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device package includes (1) a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; (2) a semiconductor die positioned between the first and second surfaces; and (3) a pattern positioned in a designated area of the first surface. The pattern includes multiple bit areas. Each of the bit areas represents a first bit information or a second bit information. the pattern presents information for operating the semiconductor die. The pattern is configured to be read by a pattern scanner.

Abstract: A method for providing content associated with a digital watermark on a mobile telecommunication device. The method includes coupling the mobile telecommunication device with a radio module integrated into an accessory mountable to the mobile telecommunication device and associated with the digital watermark. The digital watermark is a cryptographically unique and indivisible digital watermark. The method includes reading the digital watermark from the accessory and providing content associated with the digital watermark on the mobile telecommunication device. Further provided is an accessory for a mobile telecommunication device, which accessory includes a radio module associated with a digital watermark.

Abstract: In a method, an electronic device obtains to-be-encoded text, where the to-be-encoded text includes N characters; the electronic device determines a target coding mode for each of the N characters from X optional coding modes; the electronic device groups the N characters into M character fields based on the target coding mode for each character, and determines a target coding mode for each of the M character fields, where M is less than or equal to N; the electronic device encodes the M character fields based on the target coding mode for each character field to obtain a first binary character string; and the electronic device generates, based on the first binary character string, a two-dimensional code of a version corresponding to a length of the first binary character string.

Abstract: A system and method to provide user marketing recommendations or suggestions based on an interaction between a user and a product, using a radio frequency tag in communication with the product, a radio frequency reader, and a computing device. A motion of the user detected by the radio frequency tag is used to generate a signal containing level of motion, which is utilized by the computing device to determine a level of user interaction and generate marketing information. Marketing information about how to use the product in a recipe is sent to the user interface device.

Abstract: A provider computing system includes a processing circuit comprising one or more processors coupled to one or more memories having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive an indication from a user device that an automated teller machine (ATM) is compromised. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to generate, upon receiving the indication that the ATM is compromised, a reward message including a reward for reporting the ATM as being compromised. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to transmit the reward message to the user device.