Abstract: A handheld code reader may include a main structure, a handle extending from the main structure, and a trigger configured to be pulled by a finger of a user holding the handle. The code reader may further include a conductive element, an antenna configured to sense an inductive change caused by the trigger moving the conductive element, and electronics in electrical communication with the antenna, the electronics configured to determine when the inductive change is indicative of a user selecting to activate a pre-trigger aiming function.
Abstract: Embodiments position a barcode reader, or other optical detector, to scan upright barcodes when the user hand is in the neutral position. To do this, embodiments rest the body of the ring scanner device on top of the index finger, with the palm facing inward toward the users body. Embodiments have integrated interactivity, including a touchscreen display and separate buttons that can be used to operate the optical detector and input data into an integrated computing device. The integrated computing device can run software applications on board the ring scanner device. Finally, the integrated computing device can be remotely managed.
Abstract: A device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data of an RFID tag introduced in an electromagnetically shielded housing, wherein a transmission region is provided in the housing wall of the housing and wherein a transceiver is connected to the RFID tag. The transceiver is configured to transmit and/or receive data from the RFID tag through the transmission region, wherein a double coil formed by two coil assemblies is provided directly above or below the transmission region for coupling to an external receiving unit of a reading device and for coupling to the transceiver.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 14, 2019
Date of Patent:
July 12, 2022
Assignee:
ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG
Inventors:
Jan Gehringer, Markus Humm, Sebastian Schroth, Ralph Wystup
Abstract: An automatic teller machine includes: a first reading sensor that reads display information displayed on a medium at a predetermined position; and a second reading sensor that reads, from the medium at the predetermined position, storage information stored in the medium. The first reading sensor is disposed above the second reading sensor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2022
Assignee:
NEC CORPORATION
Inventors:
Tatsuro Hosokawa, Jun Kondo, Naoki Morishita, Yutaro Kitahata
Abstract: A bale identification assembly for use with an agricultural baler (18) includes a first supply roll mounted on the baler providing a binding material (52) used by the knotter system to bind the formed bale, the binding material (52) on the first supply roll comprising identification tags (62) at spaced intervals along the binding material. The bale identification assembly includes a second supply roll mounted on the baler (18) providing a binding material without identification tags, wherein the knotter system combines the binding material with identification tags (62) from the first supply roll with the binding material without identification tags from the second supply roll to bind the formed bale. The bale identification assembly includes a read module with one or more antennas configured to transmit interrogator signals and also receive authentication replies from the identification tags (62).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2022
Assignee:
AGCO Corporation
Inventors:
Kevin J. Hamilton, Emmanuel Regis Magisson, Daniel Soldan, Grant Lewis Good, Robert L. Figger, Shane A. Bollinger
Abstract: A barcode reading application includes an image capture function for controlling a white light source and a camera of a mobile device to capture an image of a barcode in a target area. The barcode reading application also includes a decoder function for receiving the image of the barcode and generating decoded data representing data encoded in the barcode. The barcode reading application also includes a non-legacy mobile client function for transmitting the decoded data to a non-legacy system. The barcode reading application also includes a legacy mobile client function for transmitting the decoded data to an intermediate server, which then provides the decoded data received from the legacy mobile client function to a legacy system. The barcode reading application also includes a relay function for determining whether the decoded data is intended for the legacy system or the non-legacy system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2022
Assignee:
The Code Corporation
Inventors:
George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Phil Utykanski
Abstract: An example kiosk for accepting a portable electronic device from a client in exchange for payment, associated method and systems are described. The kiosk may include at least one display, an imaging chamber that includes at least one camera and one or more mirrors fixedly-arranged to capture images of a portable electronic device, at least one communication connection to a remote server and/or operator, and at least one computer. The computer may be configured to, in conjunction with the remote server and/or operator, capture one or more images of the portable electronic device in the imaging chamber while said at least one camera and said mirrors remain in unchanged positions. The computer may also transmit the captured images to the remote server and/or operator, receive an acceptance of the offered payment amount based upon an offered payment amount for the portable electronic device received from the remote server and/or operator, and provide for secure deposit of the portable device in the kiosk.
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assembling an RFID device mounted to a fabric substrate via a “flip chip” approach. The system includes a pin thermode with a tip configured to penetrate the fabric substrate. The pin thermode may include or omit a heating element, with the tip being variously configured. The tip may have a variable cross-sectional area or include a plurality of projections that separately penetrate the fabric substrate, for example. If the pin thermode includes a heating element, a body of the pin thermode may be formed of a low thermal conductivity material to allow the temperature of the tip to increase without increasing the temperature of the body to the same degree. The body may define a lumen, with the tip and/or body defining an aperture for flowing a liquid out of the pin thermode and into the region surrounding the pin thermode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2022
Assignee:
Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, LLC.
Abstract: A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, having encoded thereon program code is provided. When the program code is executed by a machine, the machine implements the following method for validating the identification of a person: receiving an input listing an identification-issuing entity from a first application; receiving an input of an identification number provided by the identification-issuing entity; displaying a picture of an identification card issued by the identification-issuing party; and saving the picture to a database associated with a user name on the identification card and the identification-issuing entity.
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a commodity registration device includes an optical reading unit with a reading range. The optical reading unit is configured to read a code symbol on a commodity in the reading range. A wireless tag reading unit is configured to read a commodity code from a wireless tag of the commodity in the reading range. A processor determines whether the commodity is in the reading range of the optical reading unit and causes a notification unit to indicate the commodity has been registered if the wireless tag reading unit successfully reads the commodity code from the wireless tag while the commodity is determined to be in the reading range of the optical reading unit.
Abstract: Techniques to improve detection and security of images, including formation and detection of matrix-based images. A matrix may be detected in an environment. The matrix may comprise a plurality of colors. The plurality of colors may include a least prevalent color, of a plurality of colors in the environment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2022
Assignee:
Capital One Services, LLC.
Inventors:
Austin Grant Walters, Jeremy Edward Goodsitt, Fardin Abdi Taghi Abad
Abstract: Among other things, the invention concerns an apparatus for securing a product against forgery, the apparatus including a microchip with an integrated circuit that may be read out in a contactless manner, a first metallization layer arranged on a first chip side of the microchip, and a second metallization layer arranged on a second chip side opposite to the first chip side. The first and second metallization layers are each electrically coupled to the integrated circuit and function as electrodes for a capacitive readout of the integrated circuit. The microchip is fixable to the product or integrable into the product. The invention further concerns the use of a microchip as a security feature in a product as well as a method for securing a product against forgery.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 3, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2022
Assignee:
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Abstract: An automatic teller machine includes a door having a locking part for opening and closing a medium storage space in which a medium is stored; a first slide member located at a locked position or an opened position by means of a locking or opening operation of the locking part; a second slide member for locking the door by means of engagement with the first slide member when the first slide member is in the locked position; a drive unit for moving the second slide member between a first position in which the door is locked and a second position in which the door is unlocked when the first slide member is in the locked position; and a control unit for controlling driving of the drive unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2022
Assignee:
HYOSUNG TNS INC.
Inventors:
Jong Seong Park, Chang Ho Park, Jun Young Kim, Soon Ho Choi
Abstract: Electronic voter registration information from a voting jurisdiction can be received. The electronic voter registration information can be matched to verified identity information for a customer of the financial institution. A vote selection for an election can be accepted at a mobile computer device of the customer. The vote selection can be sent to the financial institution.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 19, 2022
Assignee:
Capital One Services, LLC
Inventors:
Joshua Edwards, Michael Mossoba, Abdelkader M'Hamed Benkreira
Abstract: A vision system for imaging feature sets on an object surface, including a first imaging system having at least a first image sensor and first optics, the first imaging system defining a standard, on-axis configuration having a system optical axis. A second imaging system defines an extended-depth of focus (DOF) configuration with second optics. A vision system processor receives and processes image data from the first imaging system and the second imaging system. A primary aimer assembly and a secondary aimer assembly that each project a discrete beam of structured light onto the surface in a relative relationship that indicates a focus distance with respect to the first imaging system and indicates an approximate center of the field of view of the second imaging system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 12, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2022
Assignee:
Cognex Corporation
Inventors:
Esther Oteo Lozano, Laurens Nunnink, Tony Depre
Abstract: An example dynamic packaging display includes a plurality of indicator lights, a temperature sensor, an internal clock, a processor, and a power source. The processor is communicatively coupled to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, and the internal clock. The processor is to activate one of the plurality of indicator lights in response to an expiration of a period of time tracked by the internal clock or a temperature that is measured by the temperature sensor exceeding a temperature threshold. The power source is to provide power to the plurality of indicator lights, the temperature sensor, the internal clock, and the processor.
Abstract: An automated teller machine includes a frame on which a first belt part and a second belt part for conveying a medium are provided, and an unloading unit slidably coupled to the frame and provided with a third belt part for unloading the medium conveyed from the second belt part. The second belt part and the third belt part are configured to form a continuous medium movement path above the first belt part. A separation space is formed between the second belt part and the third belt part in a state in which the unloading unit is slid forward. The first belt part is exposed to an outside of the automated teller machine through the separation space.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 7, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2022
Assignee:
HYOSUNG TNS INC.
Inventors:
Seung Tae Paik, Sung Ho Park, Seung Soo Lee
Abstract: An antenna device includes a housing that includes a first section extending along a first direction and a second section extending along a second direction that crosses the first direction, an antenna element that includes a first portion extending along the first direction within the first section of the housing and a second portion extending along the second direction within the second section of the housing, a first conductor on a bottom surface of the antenna element, and a second conductor on a side surface of at least one of the first and second portions.
Abstract: An information processing device structured to process information of an information recording medium having been inserted inside may include a communication part which receives a radio wave of a specific frequency band, and a foreign matter detection part structured to detect that a foreign matter has been attached in response to an intensity of the radio wave received by the communication part being greater than or equal to a threshold value for a predetermined time.