Abstract: The invention comprises a system for collecting batches of food from food suppliers. The system comprises at least one movable collecting unit with an associated data receiver; a food parameter determining system for determining at least one batch parameter of a collected food batch; a database system for storing food supplier data comprising at least one food collecting address identification for each food supplier, food receiver data comprising at least one food delivering address identification for each of at least one food receiver station and reference data comprising threshold data for said at least one batch parameter or derived parameter correlated to said batch parameter. The system further comprises a server system coupled to said database system and being in data communication with said data receiver. The server system receives at least data from the database system and batch parameter data and calculates logistic plan(s) for the movable collecting unit(s).

Abstract: A document includes a sensor, at least one antenna, a first processor, a second processor, storage, and a switch. The first processor is configured to communicate with an external reading device via the antenna. The switch is configured to switch the antenna between a first stable state in which a communication is prevented between the first processor and the reading device, and a second stable state, in which a communication is possible between the first processor and the reading device. The sensor is configured to detect a first identification feature of a user of the document. The second processor is configured to compare the first identification feature with a second identification feature saved in the storage, wherein the second processor is configured to switch the switch to a second state if there is conformity between the first identification feature and the second identification feature.

Abstract: A banking system operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system includes an automated banking machine comprising a card reader. The card reader includes a movable read head that can read card data along a magnetic stripe of a card that was inserted long-edge first. The card reader includes a card entry gate. The gate is opened for a card that is determined to be properly oriented for data reading. The card reader can encrypt card data, including account data. The machine also includes a PIN keypad. The card reader can send encrypted card data to the keypad. The keypad can decipher the encrypted card data. The keypad can encrypt both deciphered card data and a received user PIN. The card data and the PIN are usable by the machine to authorize a user to carry out a financial transfer involving the account.

Abstract: A method of confirming receipt, including iteratively capturing by a receiving device visual codes in a series of visual codes displayed on a sending device. A corresponding captured visual code being from a display block that resulted from a partition of an original data file into display blocks, and wherein each display block is converted to a corresponding string and header including an ordered identifying display block number and a total count of the display blocks. Each corresponding string is converted to a corresponding visual code. Each of the captured visual codes is converted into a corresponding string and a header is read for the corresponding string. Captured display blocks are determined. A confirmation message is generated including information indicating which display blocks have been received. The confirmation message is sent over a wireless communication link to the sending device to reduce the number of visual codes being displayed.

Abstract: A method for a municipality to control, track, and monitor waste or refuse receptacles requires a permit for use of a waste receptacle. An issuing organization issues a permit associated with a discreet receptacle identifier. An RFID tag is provided with the permit and attached to a discreet receptacle. The RFID tag transmits a signal carrying data associated with the discreet receptacle identifier. The signal may be read by a portable reader carried by municipal personnel to record violations of municipal code associated with the use of the discreet receptacle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing one or more cameras at a mobile device to assist in the implementing anti-counterfeit measures for digital barcodes are disclosed. For example, the systems and methods use a mobile device's front camera to capture photographs (or images) at a certain frequency (e.g., capture a photograph every 0.20 seconds). The systems and methods then scan the captured photograph and retrieve relevant image data (for example, scan image vertically and utilize image data of every fourth pixel). The systems and methods compare certain properties of the retrieved image data with properties of one or more comparison light sources. When the systems and methods detect a match (for example, a match within certain threshold parameters), they identify a barcode among a set of barcodes and display the identified barcode at a display screen of the mobile device.

Abstract: A transaction device is provided for (1) paying in and paying out a first currency. The transaction device includes (2) a display section to display transaction content, and a transaction processing section to perform a transaction using the display section and an inserted medium. (3) In cases in which a second currency corresponding to the medium is to be used to perform a pay-out transaction in the first currency, the transaction processing section performs settlement selection processing to receive selection of whether to use a settlement rate at the time of payout or a settlement rate subsequent thereto as an exchange rate between the first currency and the second currency.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes an antenna having a spiral form disposed on a major surface of a flexible substrate is described. The RFID tag includes a first terminal disposed at a first end of the antenna and a second terminal disposed at the second end of the antenna. The RFID tag may include a pad portion along the length of the antenna between the first and second ends for mounting an integrated circuit. Except for the pad portion, a radius of curvature of the antenna along at least 90 percent of a length of the antenna between the first and second ends is greater than about 0.1 mm and less than about 10 mm.

Abstract: An automated cash receiving apparatus is provided. The automated cash receiving apparatus includes: a deposit device configured to receive and count a bill; a front case and a rear case configured to surround a front portion and a rear portion of the deposit device, respectively; a storage disposed under the deposit device to store the bill, and comprising a dropping slot to allow the bill dropping down from the deposit device to pass therethrough; a sliding frame disposed between the deposit device and the storage; and a blocking plate disposed between the sliding frame and the storage.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented systems and processes that perform operations consistent with services provisioned to a device based on real-time sensor data indicative of and characterizing a user's operation of the device and additionally or alternatively, a system or apparatus that includes the device. For example, the device may obtain stored data identifying a provisioned service, and may obtain sensor data captured by an on-board or external sensor during an operation of the device. Based on the sensor data, the device may generate a usage parameter that characterizes the operation of the device during a temporal period, and perform an operation consistent with the provisioned service in accordance with the generated usage parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for decoding secure tags using an authentication server and secure tag reader. The system can include at least one processor and at least one non-transitory memory. The memory can contain instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the secure tag reader to perform operations. The operations can include detecting a potential secure tag in an image and generating a normalized secure tag image using the image and a stylesheet. The operations can further include providing an identification request to an authentication server, the identification request including the normalized secure tag image. The operations can additionally include receiving rules for decoding tag data encoded into the secure tag as tag feature options and decoding the tag data using the received rules.

Abstract: Systems and methods of making a diagnostic test strip, the method including marking a machine-readable pattern onto the diagnostic test strip which contains information that allows a meter designed to work with the test strip to convert raw signal data from the diagnostic test strip into a meaningful concentration value for an analyte of interest. The method further includes printing the machine-readable pattern having a modified based code that is different from a base code of the diagnostic test strip being produced, wherein the modified based code is based on a strip geometry parameter, a chemistry parameter or both the strip geometry and chemistry parameters that are measured for the diagnostic test strip.

Abstract: Security element comprising a first material MAT1 and a second material MAT2 formed in or on a substrate, in such a manner that areas occupied by MAT1 and MAT2 overlap partially or fully, the first material MAT1 comprising a phosphorescent pigment (donor), the second material MAT2 comprising a fluorescent dye or pigment (acceptor), wherein the phosphorescent pigment present in MAT1 is capable of emitting phosphorescence radiation in at least one first phosphorescence emission wavelength range ?1e upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within a phosphorescence excitation wavelength range ?1a, and the fluorescent dye or pigment present in MAT2 is capable of emitting fluorescence radiation in at least one second fluorescence emission wavelength range ?2e upon excitation by electromagnetic radiation falling within an fluorescence excitation wavelength range ?2a of the fluorescent dye or pigment, and said first phosphorescence emission wavelength range ?1e of the phosphorescent pigment present in MA

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention is a barcode reader that includes: a first imaging assembly configured to capture a first image; a second imaging assembly positioned relative to the first imaging assembly and configured to capture a second image; and a controller communicatively coupled to the first imaging assembly and the second imaging assembly. The controller is configured to: calculate a first contrast level within a first region within the first image; calculate a second contrast level within a second region within the second image; execute a first barcode-decode operation on the first image when the first contrast level is greater than the second contrast level; and execute the first barcode-decode operation on the second image when the second contrast level is greater than the first contrast level.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag system includes a first portion that is configured to be secured to a component, and a second portion that removably couples to the first portion. The RFID tag system is active when the first portion is coupled to the second portion. The RFID tag system is deactivated when the first portion is uncoupled from the second portion.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of computer technologies, and in particular, to a method for controlling display of a screen of a mobile terminal, and a mobile terminal. In the method for controlling the display of the screen of the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal can detect whether a beam emitted by a recognition apparatus arrives. When the mobile terminal detects that a beam arrives, the mobile terminal can determine whether the detected beam is in an inclined state. Once the mobile terminal detects that the beam is in the inclined state, the mobile terminal can adjust a display direction of interface content on a screen of the mobile terminal based on the inclined state of the beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for reading coded information from an object. The system comprises one or more three-dimensional cameras configured such as to capture three-dimensional images of the object and a processor configured such as to process the captured three-dimensional images. The processor is designed to: identify planes upon which faces of the object lie; extract two-dimensional images that lie on the identified planes; and apply coded information recognition algorithms to at least part of the extracted two-dimensional images.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the mobile device receives and stores information for one or more payment accounts on the mobile device. The mobile device is used to make payments using the payment accounts. In some examples, authorization to proceed with a payment is performed before each purchase made by the user. The authorization process can include receiving a verification of the user, such as a fingerprint scan or passcode. In some examples, a payment account is selected from among available payment accounts. In some examples, an indication is displayed of a digital item associated with a purchased item. In some examples, a payment transaction is initiated with participants of an ongoing communication. In some examples, an application of a retailer is invoked based on the availability of the application. In some examples, a purchase recommendation is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure enable electronic funds to be managed for a program that includes a plurality of parties including a participant and a sponsor. One or more metrics corresponding to a participation of the participant in the program are received. If the received metrics satisfy one or more predetermined thresholds, a quantity of the electronic funds is determined for distribution to the plurality of parties. A first instruction to transfer a first portion of the determined quantity of the electronic funds to a first financial account associated with the participant is generated, and a second instruction to transfer a second portion of the determined quantity of the electronic funds to a second financial account associated with the sponsor is generated. Aspects of the disclosure provide for a computing system for managing electronic funds for a program.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a housing arranged with at least one first housing space and at least one second housing space; at least one first illumination module respectively arranged in the at least one or more first housing space and at least one first auxiliary functional module, respectively arranged in the at least one second housing spaces; wherein each of the first auxiliary functional modules includes at least one of a communication module, a sensor module or a camera module. The lighting device arranged according to an embodiment of the present invention not only satisfies the lighting demand of existing urban planning, but also facilitates the upgrading of intelligent lighting devices with such functions as temperature detection, traffic monitoring and alarm, at a low cost.