Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) cell health monitoring apparatus includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag mounted to the PV cell and having identifying information of the PV cell, and a sensor in communication with the RFID tag for measuring health information of the PV cell. The RFID tag stores the measured health information together with time and locality information of the PV cell and responds to an interrogation signal by transmitting the stored information together with the identifying information. A dust sensor in the form of a comb-like electrode array measures electrical capacitance as an indication of an amount of dust on an exposed surface of the PV cell. An RFID tag antenna arranged as a meander-line patch antenna covered with polyethylene has a dual function as a temperature sensor.

Abstract: A grenade launcher, including: a barrel for launching a projectile at a real target and a sight coupled to the barrel, the sight including: a display that displays an aiming indicator and is configured to display a representative target representing the real target: a sensor configured to track motion of the barrel and accordingly the representative target is moved on the display; and wherein when the display of the representative target coincides with the aiming indicator, the launcher is aimed to launch the projectile to hit the real target.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a server that automatically configures and sets up a restaurant's or business' information technology (IT) infrastructure, more specifically relating to point-of-sale devices (POS) and other networked devices such as scanners, tracking displays, and any other device that any business may use. Communication between the networked devices and the server is facilitated by a preconfigured router, wherein after initial communication with the server, the server may update firmware, operating parameters, and software packages of the preconfigured router and other networked devices.

Abstract: A reading apparatus includes a wireless tag reader including an antenna and an antenna surface facing a first direction and through which the antenna emits a radio wave to read tag information from a wireless tag, and a code reader including an imaging unit and an imaging window facing the first direction and through which the imaging unit acquires an image to read a code. The code reader further includes a grip detachably connected to the wireless tag reader.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a server that automatically configures and sets up a restaurant's or business' information technology (IT) infrastructure, more specifically relating to point-of-sale devices (POS) and other networked devices such as scanners, tracking displays, and any other device that any business may use. Communication between the networked devices and the server is facilitated by a preconfigured router, wherein after initial communication with the server, the server may configure devices for a network connection, update firmware, operating parameters, and software packages of the preconfigured router and other networked devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for geofence based QR codes, Geofences are used to define a geographic location-based restriction on the use of QR codes. For example, geofence data embedded in a geofence based QR code defines the boundary of the geographic region in which the QR codes may be accessed. When a geofence based QR code is scanned, the geofence data is extracted and compared to a current geographic location of the client device used to scan the geofence based QR code, if the location of the client device is within the geographic boundary defined by the geofence, the digital content item associated with the geofence based QR code is presented on the display of the client device. Alternatively, the digital content item is not presented if the location of the client device is not within the geographic boundary.

Abstract: A light emitting device for optically reproducing a coded information includes a plurality of optical components. Each of the components is configured to emit light. The combination of the light emitted from the optical components provides coded information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an information processing apparatus (401) for a tissue processor (402). The tissue processor includes one or more sample baskets (403), a plurality of cassettes are located in each sample basket. The information processing apparatus (401) includes: a scanner, configured to scan a barcode containing information to be inputted to acquire a scan result; a camera, configured to capture at least one image for the plurality of cassettes in each sample basket; and a processor, configured to parse the scan result to acquire the information to be inputted and to process the at least one image to acquire an identification of each cassette. Further, the present invention provides an information processing system and an information processing method for a tissue processor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using an augmented reality trigger to locate and/or read a Data Code in an image. A method according to this disclosure may include the step of using an augmented reality trigger in an image to initiate an augmented reality experience, locating portions of Data Code arrange in a plurality of locations within the image, and combining each of the Data Code portions for processing as a unified Data Code. The augmented reality trigger may be stored in a data set including location information to locate each of the Data Code portions. The data set may include information to combine the plurality of Data Code portions.

Abstract: Example implementations include a method, apparatus and computer-readable medium of configuring a license for a component configurable with a computer system, comprising storing the component on the computer system. The implementations further include encoding computer system information corresponding to the computer system into a barcode, such as a Quick Response (QR) code. Additionally, the implementations further include displaying the barcode and a license identifier field. Additionally, the implementations further include receiving a license identifier in the license identifier field, wherein the license identifier is based on the barcode. Additionally, the implementations further include decoding the license for the component based on the license identifier.

Abstract: A housing of an imaging unit is disclosed. The housing comprises an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface of the housing defines a lens channel sized to receive a lens barrel. Further, the inner surface of the housing defines a helical step in the lens channel, wherein the helical step protrudes outwardly into the lens channel, and wherein the helical step is angled at a first predetermined pitch. Further, the inner surface of the lens channel defines a glue pocket, in the lens channel, which extends from the inner surface of the housing to the outer surface of the housing such that a first edge surface, defining a portion of a periphery of the glue pocket, is coplanar with the helical step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for producing milk and/or milk foam able to be used as a standalone device or used wirelessly connected to a beverage preparation machine (20); the device (10) controls the characteristics of the milk and/or milk foam desired, when this device (10) is used as a standalone device; the device drives the beverage preparation machine (20) when connected to it wirelessly, for the preparation and dispensing of beverage recipes prepared in conjunction with this beverage preparation machine (20), managing sequences for arriving to a desired beverage recipe.

Abstract: A light includes a housing having a lens, a bottom cover, and a middle cover positioned between the lens and the bottom cover. The lens, the bottom cover, and the middle cover cooperate to form a water-tight space. The light additionally includes a chimney having a hollow tube extending from a bottom of the housing to a top of the housing, a heat sink coupled to the chimney and positioned within the lens, and one or more LEDs coupled to the heat sink to emit light through the lens. The light also includes a circuit board positioned within the water-tight space and coupled to the one or more LEDs to control operation of the light.

Abstract: A system and method for computer vision assisted physical-labels functions to use functional, large format product labeling for better computer vision (CV) identification. The product labels and detection capabilities of the system and method enhance product label detection and interpretation for use with image sensing at a distance. The product labels are non-obtrusive and can mitigate changes to sizing or visual appearance of packaging of goods or products. The system and method can enable universal product labeling for vision-based commerce and other applications.

Abstract: There is provided a barcode detection device including an image sensor and a processor. The image sensor captures an image frame of a color barcode. The processor sequentially processes every row of the image frame to find at least one color segment in each row of the image frame, categorizes color segments of a same color in one cluster according to a position relationship and a color similarity of the color segments in the image frame, and averages color parameters of pixels in one cluster to accordingly recognize a color of the pixels in said one cluster.

Abstract: A method in an aircraft for activating functions on external equipment is provided. The method includes: encoding, in an optical code, information pertaining to an aircraft alert message displayed on a cockpit display; causing a graphical element to be displayed that indicates that the optical code is available for display; receiving the selection of the graphical element; causing the optical code to be displayed responsive to the selection of the graphical element; capturing, by a mobile device, a visual image of the optical code displayed on the cockpit display; decoding, by the mobile device using the visual image, the optical code to identify information pertaining to the displayed aircraft alert message; retrieving, by the mobile device, a checklist containing instructions for responding in view of the information pertaining to the displayed aircraft alert message; and causing the retrieved checklist to be displayed on a display on the mobile device.

Abstract: A light including a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a central axis. The lower portion defines a battery port. The upper portion acts as a lens. The light further includes a heat sink extending upward from the lower portion of the housing and including a body defining a central aperture. A plurality of light support surfaces are arranged around a perimeter of the body and a top support member is coupled to and oriented perpendicularly relative to the plurality of light support surfaces. The light further includes a first plurality of LEDs coupled to the plurality of light support surfaces and a second plurality of LEDs supported on the top support member. The light further includes a first battery pack and a second battery pack, both of which are electrically connected to the first and second pluralities of LEDs when received in the battery port.

Abstract: An imaging device comprises an imaging sensor and a pulsed LED for illuminating an imaging object of the imaging sensor, performs respective imagings according to respective imaging conditions each including an exposure time te of the imaging sensor and a lighting time tr of the pulsed LED, stores respective combinations of brightness index values D1 of respective images obtained by the respective imagings and the imaging conditions of the respective images, obtains estimates of exposure contribution degree k_off indicating degree of influence of variation of the exposure time te on brightness index value and a lighting contribution degree k_on indicating degree of influence of variation of the lighting time tr on brightness index value, based on the stored combinations of the brightness index values D1 and the imaging conditions, and determines an imaging condition to be used in the next imaging based on the estimates of k_on and k_off.

Abstract: The present invention provides the method for users to access different content when users snap a picture of a single Optical Code. The present invention relates to a method and system that provides a single user or concurrently provides multiple users with controlled access to custom and interactive content. The present invention stores a Unique Key within the Optical Code used to look up programmed instructions. The present invention uses the snap of the camera on the portable computer and imaging device to initialize the programmed instructions associated with the Unique Key. The System provides a method by which a set of actions can be performed with the simple snap of the Optical Code using a portable computer and imaging device.

Abstract: The system and method of projectile flight management using a combination of radio frequency orthogonal interferometry for the long range navigation and guidance of one or more projectiles and a short range navigation and guidance system to provide for more accurate targeting.