Abstract: An apparatus that includes a vision system configured to capture images of two-dimensional barcodes. The apparatus further includes a processor operably coupled to the vision system and a network interface. The processor is configured to process a captured image of a two-dimensional barcode on a card to obtain card processing information, to obtain user information for a user associated with the card, and to combine the card processing information with the user information to generate a resolution request message. The network interface is configured to send the resolution request message to an institution associated with the card.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a vision system configured to capture images of two-dimensional barcodes. The apparatus further includes a processor operably coupled to the vision system and a network interface. The processor is configured to process a captured image of a two-dimensional barcode on a card to obtain card processing information, to obtain user information for a user associated with the card, and to combine the card processing information with the user information to generate a resolution request message. The network interface is configured to send the resolution request message to an institution associated with the card.

Abstract: A card generating system that includes a card information database and a card processing system. The card processing system comprises an interface, a vision system, a processor, and card processing hardware. The interface is configured to receive card requests. The vision system is configured to process two-dimensional barcodes to obtain card feature data. The processor is operably coupled to the interface, the vision system, and card processing hardware. The processor is configured to select a card comprising a two-dimensional barcode based on the card request and to obtain a card data file corresponding with the card request. The processor is further configured to compare card feature data to the card data file and to determine whether the card feature data corresponds with the card data file. The card processing hardware is configured to process the card in response a determining the card feature data corresponds with the card data file.

Abstract: A composition for applying to a variety of surfaces to impart dry erase properties to a substrate surface. A single component paint applied to a substrate surface by aerosol spray, brush, or roller. Currently factory applied, baked on finishes and two-part coating systems are available, but a standard single component paint formulated to withstand the penetration of dry erase markers and cleaners is not in use. Further, an endless number of colors can be produced through the addition of the appropriate pigment to the dry erase paint formulation.

Abstract: A non thermal plasma reactor for treating gases. The reactor has a tubelike housing, which contains four concentric channels. A central channel is a gas inlet channel. Two inner channels are a non thermal plasma reactor channel and a catalytic channel. The outer channel is a gas outlet channel.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for evaluating one or more components using a non-engine based test system, the method comprising: providing a non-engine based test system comprising a combustor in fluid communication with the one or more component; supplying fuel and air to the combustor under feed conditions comprising a controlled air to fuel ratio (AFR), the feed conditions being effective to produce a feedstream flowpath; combusting at least a portion of fuel in the feedstream flowpath under combustion conditions effective to produce an exhaust gas while preventing substantial damage to the combustor; and, exposing the one or more components to the exhaust gas under alternate conditions comprising substantially any conditions other than those selected from the group consisting of accelerated aging conditions and drive cycle conditions.

Abstract: Method for treating a component using a non-engine based test system to produce and/or to regenerate a contaminated component comprising contaminant particulates from diesel exhaust.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fabric wall panel consisting of a frame formed from linear frame members with a flat insert within the frame and fabric stretched over the frame and glued on the back. The linear frame members have an inside tongue for fastening the frame to a wall and an outside raised channel of three profiles, square, triangle, and quarter round.