Abstract: Techniques and arrangements of a point-of-sale (POS) system including a transaction interface control mechanism configured to prevent simultaneous input by a merchant and a customer during a transaction. The POS system can include a merchant user interface (UI) presented on a merchant-facing display and a customer UI presented on a customer-facing display. In some instances, the merchant UI can be on a display of a merchant device, while the customer UI can be on a display of a customer device. In such instances, the merchant device and the customer device can be operably connected via a wired or wireless connection.

Abstract: A payment handling system may operate to handle payments for the cost of a transaction. The payment handling system may receive first information associated with a first payment instrument, receive second information associated with a second payment instrument, and cause a display to update the UI to indicate that an unallocated portion of the cost of the transaction is to be approximately split between the first payment instrument and the second payment instrument.

Abstract: The present invention is an integrated electrical harness and connector in which the connectors are annular with pins and receptacles on opposing faces. A threaded fastener can be driven through the inner diameter of each annulus, connecting the pins to the receptacles. Each annulus is attached to a rigid conduit that carries electrical wire. The conduit can be formed and sized to fit into any application. The conduit can also be integrated into motor vehicle body panels. The two annular connector halves can have a series of rims and cylinders in order to create a water-resistant connection.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for enabling more efficient tipping by providing a merchant the ability to reduce the time used on manually entering tip amounts. In one embodiment, a method includes automatically generating, by a point-of-sale (POS) system, a transaction receipt that indicates a plurality of selectable tip options, wherein said automatically generating the transaction receipt is based on one or more rules specified by a user of the POS system. The method further includes causing the transaction receipt to be printed as a printed receipt. The method further includes identifying, by the POS system, a one of the plurality of selectable tip options specified by a customer on the printed receipt. Among other benefits, the disclosed techniques reduce the time and effort the merchant needs to spend on collating the tipping at end of the business day.

Abstract: In some examples, a system and method for pairing a payment object reader with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal is described herein. The payment object reader includes one or more light indicators configured to display information in an optical pattern of one or more colors, brightness, lightness, and intensities, wherein the light indicators display a first optical pattern representative of an operational status of the payment object reader in a first mode, and a second optical pattern representative of a pairing code in a second mode. A display control component, executed by a processor, is configured to control the light indicators in accordance with the pairing code to generate the second optical pattern, the second optical pattern when shared with the POS terminal enables pairing between the payment object reader and the POS terminal. When paired, the payment object reader allows the POS terminal to accept payments from a customer.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for enabling more efficient tipping by providing a merchant the ability to reduce the time used on manually entering tip amounts. In one embodiment, a method includes automatically generating, by a point-of-sale (POS) system, a transaction receipt that indicates a plurality of selectable tip options, wherein said automatically generating the transaction receipt is based on one or more rules specified by a user of the POS system. The method further includes causing the transaction receipt to be printed as a printed receipt. The method further includes identifying, by the POS system, a one of the plurality of selectable tip options specified by a customer on the printed receipt. Among other benefits, the disclosed techniques reduce the time and effort the merchant needs to spend on collating the tipping at end of the business day.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for enabling more efficient tipping by providing ways to enable a customer to tell a merchant's point-of-sale (POS) system how to customize sales receipts to the customer's preference. In one embodiment, a mobile device includes a communication module and a tipping preference module configured to communicate, via the communication module, a tip preference including one or more rules configured by a user to a point-of-sale (POS) system. The tip preference adjusts how the POS system generates a plurality of selectable tip options for inclusion in a section of a transaction receipt for a transaction. Among other benefits, the disclosed techniques increase the efficiency in tipping, reduce the chances for error, and enable a better overall shopping experience.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for enabling more efficient tipping by providing a merchant the ability to reduce the time used on manually entering tip amounts. In one embodiment, a method includes automatically generating, by a point-of-sale (POS) system, a transaction receipt that indicates a plurality of selectable tip options, wherein said automatically generating the transaction receipt is based on one or more rules specified by a user of the POS system. The method further includes causing the transaction receipt to be printed as a printed receipt. The method further includes identifying, by the POS system, a one of the plurality of selectable tip options specified by a customer on the printed receipt. Among other benefits, the disclosed techniques reduce the time and effort the merchant needs to spend on collating the tipping at end of the business day.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for enabling more efficient tipping by enabling a merchant to customize sales receipts for customers. The generated receipts may have a quick legend section. In one embodiment, a method includes automatically determining, based on one or more rules, an algorithm by which a plurality of selectable tip options for a transaction are to be calculated. The method further includes calculating, according to the algorithm, the plurality of selectable tip options for inclusion in a section of a transaction receipt for a transaction, generating the section on the transaction receipt, and enabling a user to configure the one or more rules so as to adjust how the algorithm is determined and how each of the selectable tip options is calculated under the algorithm. Among other benefits, the disclosed techniques increase the efficiency in tipping, reduce the chances for error, and enable a better overall shopping experience.

Abstract: A computerized device can comprise a storage medium and a processor (or other data processing hardware) to implement a bundler module. The bundler module accesses, from the storage medium, data defining an arrangement of document elements and identifies a container frame in the arrangement of document elements. The bundler module searches for a content frame matching the identified container frame, and in response to locating the content frame matching the identified container frame, generates code defining a document. The document comprises HTML or other code that, when processed by a rendering application, provides the content frame as an inline scrollable element.

Abstract: A computerized device can comprise a storage medium and a processor (or other data processing hardware) to implement a bundler module. The bundler module accesses, from the storage medium, data defining an arrangement of document elements and identifies a container frame in the arrangement of document elements. The bundler module searches for a content frame matching the identified container frame, and in response to locating the content frame matching the identified container frame, generates code defining a document. The document comprises HTML or other code that, when processed by a rendering application, provides the content frame as an inline scrollable element.

Abstract: A whipstock assembly includes a pivotable deflector movable from a retracted to a deployed position. In the deployed position, the deflector is capable of guiding a tubular member away from the whipstock.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a whipstock includes a deflector movable from a retracted to a deployed position and at least one biasing member engageable with the deflector and configured to prevent it from moving back in the direction of the whipstock body while in the deployed position. In the deployed position, the deflector is capable of guiding a tubular member away from the whipstock.

Abstract: A whipstock includes deflector movable from a retracted to a deployed position. In the deployed position, the retractor is capable of guiding a tubular member away from the whipstock as the tubular member passes downwardly along the whipstock.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a whipstock includes an extendable deflector movable from a retracted to a deployed position. In the deployed position, the retractor is capable of guiding a tubular member farther away from the whipstock than the outer slide surface of the whipstock as the tubular member passes downwardly along the whipstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for converting a multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon or ester thereof to a chlorohydrin, by contacting the multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon or ester thereof starting material with a source of hydrogen chloride at superatmospheric, atmospheric and subatmospheric pressure conditions for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature, preferably wherein such contracting step is carried out without substantial removal of water, to produce the desired chlorohydrin product; wherein the desired product or products can be made in high yield without substantial formation of undesired overchlorinated byproducts; said process carried out without a step undertaken to specifically remove volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon by-products or chloroacetone, wherein the combined concentration of volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon by-products and chloroacetone is less than 2000 ppm throughout any stage of the said process.

Abstract: A method of controlling the air supply to a scavenged internal combustion engine having a blower for suppling air thereto and bypass means for allowing a bypass air flow from the outlet side of the blower to the inlet side thereof, the method including regulating the bypass air flow through the bypass means to provide a variable rate of air flow therethrough and regulating the flow of ambient air to the blower to thereby control the pressure of the intake air supply to the blower and controlling a supply of recirculated exhaust gas introduced upstream of the blower by controlling the flow rate of ambient air to the blower such that a requisite pressure is generated upstream of the blower to thereby control the exhaust gas flow rate.

Abstract: A full round bushing is formed by laser welding opposed edges of a bimetal member deformed into a generally cylindical configuration. The laser beam parameters are closely controlled so as to limit any adverse affect on a bearing metal layer. The weld only reaches a depth approximately 20% to 75% of a steel reinforcing layer. The beam approaches the seam between opposed edges at an angle of incidence approximately 10.degree. to 45.degree. and at a laser focal point offset 5% to 70% of the spot diameter of the laser beam. An overlap of the pulse spot-welding approximately 50% to 75% is preferable. A machine vision control system is used to locate the seam, moving the bushing to position the seam as desired relative to the laser and to trigger the laser to perform the welding operation.