Abstract: A camera interface circuit for a barcode scanner includes a binary conversion block and a selection module. The binary conversion block receives image signals from a camera, and converts gray levels of each pixel in each image frame into binary codes. The selection module alternately provides binary codes of one image frame and image signals of a consecutive image frame as outputs.

Abstract: An encoder connected to an object is provided. The encoder includes a plate, a sensor, a memory and a processor. The plate has a pattern thereon. The sensor is configured to obtain an image of a portion of the pattern. The memory is configured to store a first set of reference images corresponding to a portion of the pattern and angle and/or position information corresponding to the first set of images. The processor is configured to shift the first set of reference images to obtain a second set of reference images and to compare the obtained image with the first set of reference images and/or the second set of reference images.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a self-checkout system including a base and a scan gate extending over at least a portion of the base, the scan gate having a field of view that encompasses 360-degree coverage of the items such that the scan gate is able to obtain and read encoded data on any surface of the item passing through the scan gate. The base may include one or more rails positioned along the periphery to help retain items on the surface of the base once they have been passed through the scan gate.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus for commodity registration includes a cart body, a weight sensor, a movement sensor, a code scanner, a display, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to detect change of a weight according to the weight sensor. Upon detecting the weight change, the control circuit determines whether the code scanner has read a commodity code within a predetermined time period before or after the weight change. If the code scanner has not read a commodity code within the predetermined time period, it is determined whether or not movement of the cart body, as detected by the movement sensor, satisfies a predetermined condition. If the movement satisfies the predetermined condition, the control circuit controls the display to display a registration alert screen.

Abstract: A wearable non-contact communication device comprising a non-contact reader arranged to read an electronic marker and transmit information associated with the electronic marker to a user accessible device; wherein the reader includes a resilient antenna arranged to communicate with the electronic marker when the resilient antenna is engaged to the user.

Abstract: Backscatter tags, comprising: antennas; single pole, multiple throw switches each switch (S) having pole terminal connected to one of the antennas, and each having first throw terminal (TT) connected to first side (FS) of inductor (I) for S, second TT connected to FS of capacitor (C) for S, third TT connected to fixed voltage level (FVL), fourth TT that is floating, wherein second side (SS) of I and SS of C are connected to the FVL; power combiner (PC) having inputs connected to fifth TT of each of two of the switches; power detector (PD) having an input connected to output of PC; analog to digital converter (ADC) having input connected to output of PD; hardware processor coupled to output of the ADC and coupled to control terminal of each of the switches.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, devices, barcode scanners, and software for variable depth of field scanning and lighting devices and methods. One such embodiment includes adjusting variable lenses on each of a plurality of barcode scanner scan-field lighting elements to a first depth of field and capturing a number of first images with a camera of a barcode scanner at the first depth of field. The method of this embodiment then outputs at least one of the number of the first images to a barcode reading process. This example method may then continue by adjusting the variable lenses of each of the plurality of barcode scanner scan-field lighting elements to a second depth of field, capturing a number of second images with the camera of the barcode scanner at the second depth of field, and then outputting at least one of the number of the second images to the barcode reading process.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light emitting device includes: preparing a baseplate having a plate surface on which a protrusion is disposed; forming a first resin frame having an opening on the plate surface, wherein the opening is located above the protrusion; forming a second resin in the opening; detaching the baseplate; bonding a light emitting element to a surface of the second resin surface that has been exposed as a result of detaching the baseplate; and forming a third resin that surrounds lateral faces of the light emitting element and that covers and contacts a portion of the first resin frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and computer implemented method for executing card present transaction dynamically from remote environment. A first payment terminal receives payment details and configuration information of a second payment terminal associated with a merchant located separate from the first payment terminal from an intermediate agent device. A payment channel is initiated by emulating the second payment terminal using the configuration details. The first payment terminal receives transaction related data once user initiates the payment transaction using a physical payment card in the first payment terminal. The transaction related data is communicated to the second payment terminal which sends a transaction message comprising transaction related data to an issuer system for authorization. Thereafter, a result of the payment transaction is received from the second payment terminal via the intermediate agent device.

Abstract: Transport of physical objects is controlled based on scanning of encoded images. In one approach, an encoded image on a physical object is scanned to obtain parameters. The parameters include specifications for a product to be made by a manufacturing process. One or more rules are generated using the parameters and then stored in a database. The database is queried to determine whether the product conforms to the one or more rules. For example, the query may include data regarding characteristics of the final product and/or the manufacturing process. In response to determining that the product conforms to the rules, the product is transported to a distribution facility.

Abstract: A method can include obtaining access code data corresponding to an access code transmitted to a user device. The method can further include monitoring the user device. The method can further include determining, based on the monitoring, that the access code is shared. The method can further include initiating, in response to the determining that the access code is shared, an invalidation of the access code.

Abstract: An encoding method is illustrated. The method includes receiving data to be encoded onto a storage media, wherein the data corresponds to an item and is assigned to a data category. Further, the method includes parsing data into a plurality of data portions, based on one or more first characteristics associated with each of one or more characters in the data. The method further includes encoding, by the processor, the plurality of data portions using a plurality of encoding schemes, to generate a data packet, such that a first data portion of the plurality of data portions is encoded using a first encoding scheme of the plurality of encoding schemes and a second data portion of the plurality of data portions is encoded using a second encoding scheme of the plurality of encoding schemes, wherein the first encoding scheme is different from the second encoding scheme. Furthermore, the method includes transmitting the data packet, wherein the data packet is configured to be stored in the storage media.

Abstract: An RFID tag includes a booster antenna, a feeding loop, an RFID module, and a sheet-like insulating base. The insulating base includes first and second sides that are opposite to each other. The booster antenna is comprised by one metal wire having one end on the first side of the insulating base and the other end on the second side of the insulating base and includes a first curved portion that reverses a direction of the metal wire extending from the one end and a second curved portion that reverses a direction of the metal wire, which is reversed by the first curved portion, to connect to the other end. Moreover, the RFID module is disposed in a region surrounded by the metal wire including the first curved portion and the second curved portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic component, and also relates to an antenna for information communication using a magnetic field component, which is capable of satisfying both of downsizing and improvement in communication sensitivity. The electronic component of the present invention comprises a ferrite core and a coil, in which a ferrite constituting the ferrite core has a spinel structure and comprises Fe, Ni, Zn, Cu and Co as constitutional metal elements, and when contents of the respective constitutional metal elements in the ferrite are calculated in terms of Fe2O3, NiO, ZnO, CuO and CoO, contents of Fe2O3, NiO, ZnO, CuO and CoO in the ferrite are 46 to 50 mol %, 20 to 27 mol %, 15 to 22 mol %, 9 to 11 mol % and 0.01 to 1.0 mol %, respectively, based on a total content of Fe2O3, NiO, ZnO, CuO and CoO.

Abstract: A medical or dental instrument having a metal instrument component and an RFID memory tag having a memory chip for storing data, wherein the RFID memory tag is attached to the medical or dental instrument such that the RFID memory tag is electrically connected to the metal instrument component such that the metal instrument component forms an antenna for the RFID memory tag for wireless energy and/or data transfer. An electrically conductive coupling element electrically connects the RFID memory tag to the metal instrument component forming an antenna, the electrically conductive coupling element having a planar first coupling surface on which the RFID memory tag is arranged and a second coupling surface arranged on the metal instrument component forming the antenna. A method for manufacturing or retrofitting a corresponding medical or dental instrument is also described.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for accessing information associated with items within a multi-dimensional space, comprising: scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols, each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols being scanned from a plurality of angles; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols for each angle; and storing information identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols for each angle in an encoded geometry repository.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, methods and systems for producing a microscale optical code on a precious object and reading the microscale optical code are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing an object, providing at least one marking unit, inscribing an array of micro-indents or micro-holes on the at least one surface of the object using at least one marking unit and generating a two-dimensional data matrix with the array of micro-indents or micro-holes. The two-dimensional data matrix has a plurality of rows and columns. The method further comprises generating a microscale optical code comprising the two-dimensional data matrix and additional four corners. The two-dimensional data matrix represents a binary code matrix of number 1 and 0 in the plurality of rows and columns with each micro-indent or micro-hole forming the binary number 1 and spot with no indent or hole forming binary number 0.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, at a mobile device, a request to capture an image. In response to the request to capture the image, the mobile device may determine whether a camera of the mobile device is in a loopback mode to bypass the camera. In response to the camera being in the loopback mode, the mobile device may capture the image by generating a screenshot of a display associated with the mobile device. Alternatively, in response to the camera not being in the loopback mode, the mobile device may allow the camera at the apparatus to capture the image. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also provided.

Abstract: A tag selection type optical radio frequency identification (RFID) tag depending on presence or not of visible light includes a photodiode configured to convert a visible light-type signal transmitted from a reader into an electrical signal, a tag integrated circuit (IC) configured to read information on the visible-light type signal using an analog digital converter (ADC) or comparator connected to the photodiode to receive the electrical signal therefrom, configured to be operated using energy obtained by converting a radio frequency (RF) signal received from the reader, to return a value determined to correspond to information to the reader, and configured to transmit stored data according to a command obtained by demodulating the electrical signal of the photodiode to the reader, and an antenna configured to facilitate reception of the RF signal by the tag IC or to facilitate transmission of the value and the data from the tag IC.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an electronic identification card or electronic card having various features. The electronic card may include an integrated circuit and a contact plate for electrically interfacing with the integrated circuit. The contact plate may include an array of terminal electrodes that are offset with respect to the edges of the contact plate. The electronic card may be coated with a coating layer that extends at least partially over a ferromagnetic element or film. The electronic card may also include a metal substrate having exposed chamfer portions that may provide a visual contrast to the coating layer and also improve the handling and use of the electronic card.