Abstract: Software on an image-capturing device iteratively captures a visual code in a series of visual codes displayed in a repeating progression on a screen of a mobile device. The visual code was generated from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into a series of display blocks of at least a specified size. The software converts the visual code back into a display block and reads a header for the display block, discarding the display block if it has already been captured, as determined by the ordered identifying block number in a header. The software stops the iterative capturing when all of the display blocks in the series have been captured, as determined by the count in the header and coalesces the captured display blocks into the original data file, using an order determined by the ordered identifying block numbers.

Abstract: A film assembly or a multilayer stack can include an antenna having a spiral form disposed on a stretchable layer. The film assembly includes a stretchable substrate having opposite major top and bottom surfaces, and a first material disposed on the major top surface of the stretchable substrate in the form of a plurality of intersecting rows and columns making the film assembly less stretchable than the stretchable substrate. The rows and columns define a plurality of closed cells. An antenna for use in a radio frequency identification tag is disposed on the stretchable substrate in each closed cell and is isolated from the first material. The antenna includes an elongated electrically conductive electrode having a spiral form.

Abstract: A container for a beverage or foodstuff preparation machine, the container for containing beverage or foodstuff material and comprising a code encoding preparation information, the code comprising a reference portion and a data portion, the reference portion comprising an arrangement of at least two reference units defining a reference line r, the data portion comprising: a data unit arranged on an encoding line D which intersects the reference line r, the data unit arranged a distance d along the encoding line D from said intersection as a variable to at least partially encode a parameter of the preparation information, whereby the encoding line D is circular and is arranged with a tangent thereto orthogonal the reference line r at the intersection point; and a plurality of discrete positions arranged in operative proximity to the reference line r and distal the encoding line D, whereby said discrete positions either comprise or do not comprise a data unit as a variable to at least partially encode a paramet

Abstract: A three-dimensional image (3D) image for a shape of an orientation of an item is captured when an item barcode for the item is captured by a scanner during item checkout at a terminal. Edges for the shape and dimensions for the shape are calculated from the 3D image based on the orientation. The shape dimensions are compared against expected dimensions for a candidate item that is identified from item information in the item barcode and a decision is made as to whether to validate the item barcode for the item during item checkout or as to whether to invalidate the item barcode and suspend item checkout at the terminal for an audit of the item checkout.

Abstract: Described are apparatus and methods for providing secure identification, payment processing and/or signing using a gesture-based input device without biometrics.

Abstract: A UHF band RFID tag with stable communication characteristics when attached to a metal surface. The UHF band RFID tag includes a resin block having a first surface serving as an attaching surface to the metal surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, a substrate on a second surface side of the resin block, a RFIC element mounted on the substrate, and a loop electrode connected to the RFIC element. The loop electrode includes metal bodies provided in the resin block and extending in a direction intersecting the first and second surfaces, a flat plate electrode on a first surface side of the resin block and connecting first ends of the metal bodies, conductor patterns on the second surface side of the resin block and connecting the RFIC element and second ends of metal bodies.

Abstract: A management apparatus according to an embodiment includes an interface for communicating with an automatic change machine in a store. The automatic change machine receives money and provides withdrawal of money. A storage device stores first statistical information indicating a number of customers in the store during past time periods, and second statistical information indicating an amount of money stored in the automatic change machine during past time periods. A processor is programmed to perform a prediction processing including: predicting, based on the first statistical information and the second statistical information, at least one of an appropriate collection time period during a current day for collecting money from the automatic change machine and an appropriate refill time period for refilling money in the automatic change machine, and outputting information for displaying an image indicating the at least one of the predicted collection time period and the predicted refill time period.

Abstract: A scanning device includes: an image sensor configured to capture at an indicia image of an indicia carried on a surface of the object and an object image of a different portion of the object, wherein the indicia encodes an identifier of the object; and a processor. The processor is to: interpret the indicia to decode the identifier of the object therefrom; in response to a successful decode, transmit the identifier to a store database server for the store database server to correlate the identifier to a price at which the object is to be sold and to respond with the price; in response to a failure to obtain the price based on the indicia, transmit the at least one image to an exception handling server for the exception handling server to respond with the price; receive the price; and visually present the price to enable selling the object.

Abstract: According to another embodiment, a system includes a driver circuit that drives a first output and a second output; a coil coupled between the first output and the second output such that the driver circuit drives current through the coil in response to control signals; and a programmable slew circuit coupled to the driver circuit. In some embodiments, a switch is coupled between the first output and the coil. In some embodiments an over-voltage protection circuit is coupled to protect the driver circuit.

Abstract: Various arrangements are presented for cleaning and sorting transaction cards. A transaction card may be dispensed from an intake magazine that houses a plurality of smartcards. The transaction card may be moved along a cleaning assembly. After cleaning the transaction card, the transaction card may be sorted and output into an output magazine. A card sensor may be used to determine when a next transaction card should be dispensed.

Abstract: A lighting device comprises at least two groups of light-emitting diodes and an electronic circuit for controlling said light-emitting diodes. The electronic circuit is configured to control each group of light-emitting diodes separately. The beam characteristic of at least one of the groups of light-emitting diodes differs from the beam characteristic of at least one of the other groups of light-emitting diodes. As a result, the light distribution of the lighting device can be switched electronically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for capturing spatial and temporal relationships between physical content items (2) and user actions related to the physical content items (2), comprising a sensor unit (3) for detecting the physical content items (2) and for outputting sensor data, a monitoring device (4) for user identification and monitoring of user action related to the physical content items (2) and for outputting monitoring data, and a processor (5) for processing said sensor data and said monitoring data by prioritizing and interrelating said sensor data and said monitoring data in correspondence to the frequency and/or duration of the at least one user action in connection with the at least one physical content items (2) and for generating a data set including said prioritized and interrelated sensor data and monitoring data.

Abstract: A game token money includes a plurality of plastic layers laminated through thermocompression bonding including at least a colored layer in the middle to specify a value of the game token money and a pair of pale color layers laminated on both sides of the colored layer. An RFID is embedded in a layer other than the outermost layer of the plurality of plastic layers; and a classification part is filled in at least one of the pale color layers to indicate a classification of the game token money. The classification part is recognizable from a side face and a front face of the game token money. The RFID contains information regarding a value of the game token money and a classification of the game token money indicated by the classification part.

Abstract: A portable point-of-sale (POS) system includes a stand, an adjustable arm coupled to the stand, and a housing. The housing is coupled to the adjustable arm and includes a locking side panel having an integrated locking mechanism. The housing is configured to removably enclose a computing device used to facilitate an electronic transaction. The locking side panel is configured to enclose the computing device within the housing. The integrated locking mechanism and the locking side panel are configured to lock the computing device within the housing.

Abstract: Systems and method are described herein for self-serve retail locations (e.g., interactive vending machines or kiosks) that are capable of handling the distribution, collection, and diagnosis of mobile devices in an on-demand manner. The self-serve retail locations may operate continuously (e.g., 24 hours a day, seven days a week). The mobile devices that are rentable and/or purchasable from the self-serve retail location may be equipped and/or activated with service plans (e.g., call, messaging, and/or data plans) offered by a local telecommunications service provider. The service plans may be pre-configured or may be customized in real-time by a user. The self-service retail locations may operate without human intervention, and may be deployed with minimal overhead at several destinations with a much smaller footprint than typical retail locations. A user may access the self-serve retail location to rent and/or purchase mobile devices as well as return previously rented and/or purchased mobile devices.

Abstract: Asset access systems in accordance with various embodiments of the invention utilize a two-dimensional (2D) code that allows a user to gain physical access to and take possession of a key fob, where key fob is understood to represent any wireless device that interacts with a vehicle control system to access, manage, and operate the asset. Users of the system will present the 2D code to a transaction client that grants the user access to the key fob. Transaction clients can reside at various facilities that do not employ humans as part of the asset transfer to the user. Upon completion of the return of the asset to the facility, the user will present a new 2D code to the human-less access system that allows the user to return the key fob or other physical asset to a designated location at the transaction client.

Abstract: A cash handling device having at least one processor, a communication interface, an item accepting device, an item dispensing device, an internal currency scanning system, an internal currency transport system, one or more currency storage cartridges, and a memory may receive, from a user, a request to perform a deposit transaction. Based on receiving the request to perform the deposit transaction, the cash handling device may receive at least one deposit item for deposit. Subsequently, the cash handling device may validate the at least one deposit item received for deposit. Based on validating the at least one deposit item received for deposit, the cash handling device may generate a deposit transaction record that includes information directing a banking server to apply a provisional credit to a treasury account associated with the user. Subsequently, the cash handling device may send the deposit transaction record to the banking server.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable media are disclosed for capturing purchase information regarding purchased items of a consumer. Upon receiving an image of a receipt (a receipt image) regarding a list of purchased items, receipt text is generated. The receipt text is processed to identify the purchased items in the receipt image. Accordingly, an iteration is begun to iterate through the item blocks of the receipt text. An item block corresponds to a discrete item in the receipt text. The processing comprises extracting textual elements from the item block and matching the textual elements to a known product. Upon matching the textual elements to a known product, the consumer inventory associated with the consumer is updated with regard to the purchase of the known product.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for location-based embedded patterns for vehicle detection and data processing. A user's device, which may be connected to or associated with a vehicle may include a directional camera capable of capturing images in a direction for a directional perspective of the vehicle, such as a front, side, or back. The image captured may have an embedded pattern or code that is associated with data that may decoded or retrievable using the embedded pattern. The vehicle's device may utilize the code to determine the data and may activate a process for an application based on the data. In some embodiments, the data may also be loaded to the process or may cause the process to load or retrieve other data. The vehicle's device may utilize the process based on a location of the vehicle, as well as services provided at the location.

Abstract: In a display apparatus of an interception area, a first detection device scans a first area containing at least a part of a firing range of a first weapon to detect an obstacle. A first terminal calculates the first interception area in which the first weapon is possible to intercept, based on data of the detected obstacle and data of the first weapon; calculates a first display area showing the first interception area on a screen based on the first interception area; receives second area data generated by a second terminal, and calculates a second display area based on the second area data. The second display area shows on the screen an area in which a second weapon is possible to intercept. The first terminal displays the first display area and the second display area.