Abstract: The present methods and systems relate to using and accessing data stored in a blockchain, and in particular, interacting with the blockchain and users to provide bank card activation services using smart contracts. The methods and systems include (1) receiving a credit card application package associated with a credit card, wherein the credit card application package includes credit card information and a set of user information, (2) verifying the credit card information and the set of user information, (3) checking the credit card information and the set of user information against the smart contract stored on the blockchain, wherein the smart contract includes a set of conditions, and (4) activating the credit card when the credit card information and the set of user information satisfy the set of conditions stored in the smart contract.

Abstract: An automatic tattoo apparatus can be used to robotically apply tattoos. A customer can shop on an online tattoo marketplace to select designs created by various artists located anywhere. The online tattoo marketplace can process and manage payments, artist and/or customer profiles, bookings, tattoo design uploads, browsing and design selection, design changes, and/or perform other actions. The automatic tattoo device can apply tattoos precisely, quickly, and may with reduced pain. The tattoo apparatus can apply a wide range of different types of tattoos, including but not limited to micro tattoos, dotwork, blackwork tattoos, realism tattoos, fine-line tattoos, etc.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an intuitive and semi-automated means of collecting and managing crowdsourced data via a crowdsourcing platform, and further leveraging the crowdsourced data to provide various features and services in the field of workplace and building automation and management.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a scalable distributed computing and network system that is configured to install, update or revoke certificates in a multitude of passive devices in many isolated networks. Various embodiments may include a processor in a computing device associating a certificate profile with one or more passive devices in a plurality of passive devices in one or more isolated networks, generating a certificate signing request (CSR) message for each of the associated passive devices, sending the generated CSR messages to a certificate authority, receiving digital certificates from the certificate authority, and sending the received digital certificates to their respective associated passive devices.

Abstract: Modular lighting fixtures include, for example, a section having an elongated member and at least one light source. The elongated member includes an upper portion, a lower portion, an H-shaped cross-section, a longitudinal axis, and a first flange, a second flange, and a web defining a first channel along a first side of the web and the flanges and a second channel along a second side of the web and the flanges. The at least one light source is attached to the upper portion of the elongated member. The section may be a main section, a first upper section, and/or a second upper section. The sections may have a hollow cross-section and the flanges of the sections may be disposed at 90 degrees relative to each other. Methods for use in forming modular lighting fixtures and methods for illumination are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plural component applicator including a nozzle attached to a gun body, wherein the gun body comprises a manifold configured to receive a plurality of components based on operation of a trigger assembly, wherein the manifold is configured to separately deliver the plurality of components to a static mixer within the nozzle based on operation of the trigger assembly.

Abstract: An automatic tattoo apparatus can be used to robotically apply tattoos. A customer can shop on an online tattoo marketplace to select designs created by various artists located anywhere. The online tattoo marketplace can process and manage payments, artist and/or customer profiles, bookings, tattoo design uploads, browsing and design selection, design changes, and/or perform other actions. The automatic tattoo device can apply tattoos precisely, quickly, and may with reduced pain. The tattoo apparatus can apply a wide range of different types of tattoos, including but not limited to micro tattoos, dotwork, blackwork tattoos, realism tattoos, fine-line tattoos, etc.

Abstract: The presently disclosed invention relates to emergency housing units and methods of providing emergency shelter, where the emergency housing units comprising a shipping container, a front wall disposed at the front side having a door, a canopy pivotally connected to one of the shipping container and the front wall at a location adjacent to both a top portion of the shipping container and the front wall, the canopy able to pivot from a closed retracted position to an open extended position, and a canopy latch attached to the first gate and the second gate, the canopy latch engaging with the canopy and releasably lockably fixing the canopy and both gates in a fixed position relative to one another and preventing the gates from moving into a closed position.

Abstract: Vehicle cabin structures comprising vehicle structure panels with embedded or associated lighting for producing changing and visually detected illuminated images appearing within the vehicle structure panels are disclosed with methods of their manufacture.

Abstract: The present methods and systems relate to using and accessing data stored in a blockchain, and in particular, interacting with the blockchain and users to provide bank card activation services using smart contracts. The methods and systems include (1) receiving a credit card application package associated with a credit card, wherein the credit card application package includes credit card information and a set of user information, (2) verifying the credit card information and the set of user information, (3) checking the credit card information and the set of user information against the smart contract stored on the blockchain, wherein the smart contract includes a set of conditions, and (4) activating the credit card when the credit card information and the set of user information satisfy the set of conditions stored in the smart contract.

Abstract: A segmented skirted surgical mesh for use in reconstructing a soft tissue defect, the segmented skirted surgical mesh comprising: a base layer of surgical mesh, the base layer of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge; and a segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge and an inner edge which defines a central opening, the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh being secured to the base layer of surgical mesh at the outer edge of the continuous skirt of surgical mesh, and the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising a plurality of slits formed in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, wherein the plurality of slits extend outwardly from the inner edge of the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, whereby to form a plurality of flaps of surgical mesh in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, such that at least one of the flaps of surgical mesh can be lifted away from the base layer of surgical mesh and secured to soft tissue without causing d

Abstract: A smart medication container cap for medication management and related devices, systems and methods for medication management are provided. The smart cap ensures ensuring accuracy in dispensing, prompts the user promoting compliance, collects information about the medication, transmits the information to a central server or LAN, determining container contents, locations, and surroundings, remotely manages the same, transmits alerts to the user, and communicates with a computer system for the same.

Abstract: A battery operated hair dryer is provided that includes a battery management and control module to control how to efficiently dry a user's hair while maintaining the health and charge of the battery.

Abstract: A smart medication container cap for medication management and related devices, systems and methods for medication management are provided. The smart cap ensures ensuring accuracy in dispensing, prompts the user promoting compliance, collects information about the medication, transmits the information to a central server or LAN, determining container contents, locations, and surroundings, remotely manages the same, transmits alerts to the user, and communicates with a computer system for the same.

Abstract: Modular lighting fixtures include, for example, a section having an elongated member and at least one light source. The elongated member includes an upper portion, a lower portion, an H-shaped cross-section, a longitudinal axis, and a first flange, a second flange, and a web defining a first channel along a first side of the web and the flanges and a second channel along a second side of the web and the flanges. The at least one light source is attached to the upper portion of the elongated member. The section may be a main section, a first upper section, and/or a second upper section. The sections may have a hollow cross-section and the flanges of the sections may be disposed at 90 degrees relative to each other. Methods for use in forming modular lighting fixtures and methods for illumination are also disclosed.

Abstract: Modular lighting fixtures include, for example, a section having an elongated member and at least one light source. The elongated member includes an upper portion, a lower portion, an H-shaped cross-section, a longitudinal axis, and a first flange, a second flange, and a web defining a first channel along a first side of the web and the flanges and a second channel along a second side of the web and the flanges. The at least one light source is attached to the upper portion of the elongated member. The section may be a main section, a first upper section, and/or a second upper section. The sections may have a hollow cross-section and the flanges of the sections may be disposed at 90 degrees relative to each other. Methods for use in forming modular lighting fixtures and methods for illumination are also disclosed.

Abstract: The presently disclosed invention relates to emergency housing units and methods of providing emergency shelter, where the emergency housing units comprising a shipping container, a front wall disposed at the front side having a door, a canopy pivotally connected to one of the shipping container and the front wall at a location adjacent to both a top portion of the shipping container and the front wall, the canopy able to pivot from a closed retracted position to an open extended position, and a canopy latch attached to the first gate and the second gate, the canopy latch engaging with the canopy and releasably lockably fixing the canopy and both gates in a fixed position relative to one another and preventing the gates from moving into a closed position.

Abstract: An automatic tattoo apparatus can be used to robotically apply tattoos. A customer can shop on an online tattoo marketplace to select designs created by various artists located anywhere. The online tattoo marketplace can process and manage payments, artist and/or customer profiles, bookings, tattoo design uploads, browsing and design selection, design changes, and/or perform other actions. The automatic tattoo device can apply tattoos precisely, quickly, and may with reduced pain. The tattoo apparatus can apply a wide range of different types of tattoos, including but not limited to micro tattoos, dotwork, blackwork tattoos, realism tattoos, fine-line tattoos, etc.

Abstract: A segmented skirted surgical mesh for use in reconstructing a soft tissue defect, the segmented skirted surgical mesh comprising: a base layer of surgical mesh, the base layer of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge; and a segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge and an inner edge which defines a central opening, the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh being secured to the base layer of surgical mesh at the outer edge of the continuous skirt of surgical mesh, and the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising a plurality of slits formed in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, wherein the plurality of slits extend outwardly from the inner edge of the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, whereby to form a plurality of flaps of surgical mesh in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, such that at least one of the flaps of surgical mesh can be lifted away from the base layer of surgical mesh and secured to soft tissue without causin

Abstract: Systems and methods of generating a fulfillment interface are disclosed. A request for a fulfillment interface is received from a first device. The request identifies a plurality of items for an order. Fulfillment options are determined for each of the items and a first fulfillment plan including a first fulfillment option for a first set of items and a second fulfillment option for a second set of items is generated. The first and second fulfillment options are generated based on the fulfillment options of the corresponding set of items and a customer intent. The fulfillment interface including the first fulfillment plan is generated and transmitted to the first device for display. The interface includes a first portion identifying the first fulfillment option and each of the first set of items and a second portion identifying the second fulfillment option and each of the second set of items.