Abstract: An antenna device is provided, including a first substrate, a first conductive element, a second substrate, a second conductive element, and an insulating layer. The first conductive element is disposed on the first substrate to define, on the first substrate, a recessed region adjacent to the first conductive element. The second substrate faces the first substrate. The second conductive element is disposed on the second substrate and located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The insulating layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. In a top view of the antenna device, the second conductive element overlaps the first conductive element and the recessed region, and the insulating layer at least partially overlaps the recessed region.

Abstract: A noncontact communication medium includes a power generator that has a coil and generates power with application of an external magnetic field from an outside to the coil, a clock signal generator that generates a clock signal using the power, and a processor that operates using the power and executes processing on a command included in the external magnetic field. In a case where a processing result signal indicating a processing result obtained with the execution of the processing is transmitted to the outside through the external magnetic field by the coil, the processor changes a signal level of the processing result signal according to intensity of the external magnetic field.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes an outer shell and an inner cushion liner. The inner cushion liner is attached to an inner surface of the outer shell. The inner cushion layer is configured to receive the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective case and is configured to contact and cover at least portions of the back and sides of the installed electronic device. The inner cushion liner comprises a first material for cushioning the installed electronic device as well as one or more regions of a second material configured to be in proximity to one or more antennas or antenna regions of the installed electronic device, respectively. The second material has a lower dielectric constant than the first material in at least a preferred frequency range of the electronic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passive transponder having at least one coil, the transponder having an electrically conductive shield which covers the windings of the coil from both sides. A central region of the coil around which the windings are wound is not covered by the shield. In the surfaces, in which the shield covers the windings, the shield has at least one discontinuity by which a current flow in the shield can be prevented.

Abstract: A film antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of radiation patterns corresponding to different frequency bands, transmission lines extending from each of the radiation patterns, and a driving circuit unit commonly connected to the transmission lines. Signaling transmission/reception efficiency and reliability may be improved by integrating the radiation patterns of different frequency bands.

Abstract: On-chip wireless links offer improved network performance due to long distance communication, additional bandwidth, and broadcasting capabilities of antennas. A Through-Silicon Via (TSV)-based antenna design called TSV_A establishes multi-band wireless communication through the silicon substrate medium with only a 3 dB loss over a 30 mm on-chip distance. Simulation results show an improvement in network latency up to ˜13% (average improvement of ˜7%), energy-delay improvements of ˜34% on average, and an improvement in throughput up to ˜34% (average improvement).

Abstract: Embodiments include multi-function electronic payment card and device systems capable of generating a programmed magnetic field of alternating polarity based on a speed of a card swipe, and methods for constructing the device for the purpose of emulating a standard credit card. An apparatus is described to allow the device to emulate behavior of a credit card when used in electronic credit card readers. Additionally methods are described to allow user control of the device for the purpose of authorizing or controlling use of the device in the application of credit, debit and cash transactions, including cryptocurrency and card-to-card transactions. Methods are also described for generating a limited-duration credit card number when performing a transaction for the purpose of creating a limited-use credit card number, which is limited in scope of use to a predetermined number of authorized transactions.

Abstract: In embodiments of systems and methods for enabling voting by a controlled-environment (e.g., correctional) facility resident (e.g., incarcerated individual), a controlled-environment facility management system, or the like, may determine federal, state and/or local laws and/or rules concerning the resident's legal right to vote and determine whether the resident is registered to vote in a jurisdiction in which the resident is deemed to reside, with respect to the resident's right to vote in the jurisdiction. In response to a determination that the resident is not registered to vote in that jurisdiction, the facility management system, or the like, may provide documents required for the resident to register to vote, to the resident, for completion and/or execution. The facility management system, or the like, may file, in the jurisdiction in which the resident is deemed to reside, resident-executed documents required for the resident to register to vote.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to wireless sensing nodes, energy harvesting, and energy charging. The disclosure also generally relates to reporting data gathered by the wireless sensing nodes to one or more network services.

Abstract: A recessed downlight fixture and method for installation is provided. The recessed downlight fixture can be installed in a retrofit application, after a ceiling is installed, through a pre-existing opening in that ceiling. Alternatively, a recessed downlight fixture according to a second embodiment can be installed before a ceiling is present. In either embodiment, the light source coupled to, for example, a heat sink, can be universally moved in three degrees of movement, rotationally, along a tilt axis, or further within the ceiling to increase or decrease the recess. All such universal adjustments can take place through and below the ceiling opening during or after installation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide automated identification techniques that associate at least two unique identifiers of one segment of a segmental multimode wireless flexible product to seamlessly and accurately bridge different identification methodologies to enable advanced real-time tracking of shipment location and status, and other such useful and advanced product and service offerings.

Abstract: A film antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dielectric layer, and a vertical radiation pattern and a horizontal radiation pattern on an upper surface of the dielectric layer. The vertical radiation pattern and the horizontal radiation pattern are arranged together on the same plane. Multi-axis radiation properties may be implemented in the same film by the vertical radiation pattern and the horizontal radiation pattern.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable data storage apparatus provide automated identification techniques that seamlessly and accurately bridge the differences between different identification systems to enable more useful and advanced product and service offerings, such as realtime tracking of shipment location and status.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wireless sensor networks installation, deployment, maintenance, and operation. A distributed network of wireless tags enable a wide variety of different indoor and outdoor applications to be implemented, including asset finding, workflow automation, and internet-of-things applications. The physical premises environment may be any location in which there are persons, places or things to be monitored, tracked, sensed, or inventoried, or other defined space. The distributed network of wireless tags is associated with a wireless client device that enables a customer to configure and retrieve status data, event data, and sensor data from wireless tags and other components in the physical premises environment. Embodiments utilize different types of network nodes to collect data from the physical premises environment. Examples of the types of data that may be collected by the wireless tags include asset status information, event data, and sensor data.

Abstract: A system and method for hands-free stock picking using radio frequency identification (“RFID”) includes a fixed RFID reader configured to interrogate RFID tags associated with inventory that is disposed on shelving, and an RFID barrier that is configured to substantially inhibit interrogation of RFID tags associated with active inventory on the shelving. The RFID reader receives responses from the replenishment inventory on the shelving which are tabulated. When an item is picked from the active inventory and moved away from the RFID barrier, the RFID reader receives an increased number of responses for that item compared to the tabulated inventory. The system then associates the picked item with the associated customer order.

Abstract: A modular sensor system for use with a faceplate mountable to a housing can include first and second optical modules. Each of the optical modules can be configured to be removably receivable within either of a first mounting aperture or a second mounting aperture of the faceplate, in either of a first orientation or a second orientation.

Abstract: An RFID reading enclosure having a Faraday cage including a cage floor and a cage hood hinged to the cage floor. The cage hood includes a RF blocking fabric formed on a frame with the interior of the Faraday cage having a volume between 4.5 and 30 ft3. There are at least two RFID antennas positioned to transmit signals into the Faraday cage, with the two RFID antennas having a transmission axis along different orientations.

Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include a loop antenna, a printed circuit board including a power wire and a ground wire, a first switch electrically connected between a first terminal of the loop antenna and the power wire, a second switch electrically connected between the first terminal and the ground wire, a third switch electrically connected between a second terminal of the loop antenna and the power wire, a fourth switch electrically connected between the second terminal and the ground wire, and a controller.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder is provided, comprising: at least one functional component configured to perform a function of the RFID transponder; a charge pump configured to supply an output voltage to said functional component, wherein said charge pump comprises a plurality of charge pump stages; a charge pump controller configured to control a number of charge pump stages which contribute to the output voltage. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating an RFID transponder is conceived.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (“ATM”) is described. The ATM can be provided with an interface area which includes a display unit and one or more sensors. The display unit can move relative to the interface area so that the display is better accessible for a user of the ATM. For example, the display can make translational or rotational movements, e.g., telescoping movements. The ATM can include a sensor which can detect an object, a location for the object and a distance from the object. Using this information, the ATM can move or guide the display in a direction which makes the display more accessible for the user.