Abstract: A method, computer-readable medium, and system for configuring an adapter is provided. A network connection is established between an adapter host and a network server. An account associated with the adapter is accessed by the sever. Tag emulation data is transferred to the adapter host and is loaded onto the adapter. The adapter may be configured to emulate a near field communication reader-to-reader tag upon loading of the tag emulation data.

Abstract: An RFID device comprises an RFID module operable to communicate with an RFID tag, and an interface circuitry coupled to the RFID module operable to enable data communications between the RFID module and a mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for calibrating a slide reader which reads probes, such as a biological slide reader. The apparatus has two matched lasers which are directed onto a non-fluorescing probe. Fluorescence from that probe is detected and signals are produced which represent that detection. The signals are compared using either a difference method or a percentage method, and a calibration factor is calculated. A plurality of iterations of the above procedure using a plurality of non-fluorescing probes may be used in order to calculate a more accurate calibration factor. Test probes on the slide are designed to fluoresce when exposed to a target (such as a virus or bacteria or other type of matter) and to electromagnetic radiation of a proper frequency. When adequate fluorescence is found, a foreign substance is present, for example a bacterium, virus or other type of matter. Both lasers are directed onto a test probe and detections are made.

Abstract: A system for tracking a service request queue. The queue is electronically maintained and the system calculates current estimated wait time and tracks current place in queue. The system also initiates events based upon queue changes. Events include notifying users when service is ready or about ready. One or more radio frequency identification (RFID) label readers are used, and RFID labels are attached to or associates with signaling devices such as a pager or cell phone. A computer calculates queue changes and initiates events. One or more RFID readers are used to provide current queue status and wait time information to users based upon RFID labels that are within the range of the RFID's antenna.