Abstract: A method of determining an object-to-object vector. The method includes providing a camera on one of a first object having a first object docking member and a second object having a second object docking member. The camera captures a 2D image including the first object docking member and the second object docking member. A plurality of 2D image points are identified on the 2D image and matched to some of 3D features of the first object docking member and some of the 3D features of the second object docking member. Camera frame first and second object vectors are subtracted to determine a camera frame first object to second object vector.

Abstract: A platform for creating secured connections between motor carriers and intermediaries by requiring physical identity verification of users and authentication of association with regulated entities. The platform may also offer security through distinguishing between authorized motor carrier personnel and third party dispatcher services.

Abstract: A platform for creating secured connections between motor carriers and intermediaries by requiring physical identity verification of users and authentication of association with regulated entities. The platform may also offer security through distinguishing between authorized motor carrier personnel and third party dispatcher services.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a barcode system that includes an encoder configured to create a two-dimensional color barcode representing data defined by a first data layer and a second data layer, wherein the first data layer is preserved and the second data layer is lost during black and white copying of the color barcode.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a barcode system that includes an encoder configured to create a two-dimensional color barcode representing data defined by a first data layer and a second data layer, wherein the first data layer is preserved and the second data layer is lost during black and white copying of the color barcode.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided. Print-mark data corresponding to a print mark on a hardcopy of printed material is extracted from data corresponding to the hardcopy of printed material. The print-mark data is analyzed to quantify printing artifacts of the print mark resulting from printing variations occurring during printing of the hardcopy of printed material. The quantified printing artifacts are encrypted, and the encrypted printing artifacts are encoded into data corresponding to a machine-readable identifier. The machine-readable identifier is printed from the data corresponding to the machine-readable identifier on the hardcopy of printed material.