Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for verifying and tracking asset status using blockchain and augmented reality (AR). An example commerce system may comprise: (1) a signal-emitting tag attached to an asset; and (2) one or more processing resources configured to, in response to at least one of a device of a first user and a device of a second user processing a signal from the signal-emitting tag: (a) determine the processed signal is associated with an identifying blockchain hash code that uniquely identifies the asset within the commerce platform, (b) verify the first user is a valid possessor of the asset based on at least one of the identifying blockchain hash code and a transaction-recording blockchain that records transactions involving the asset on the commerce platform, and (c) permit the first user and the second user to execute a transaction involving the asset via the commerce platform.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to verifying possession of a card via a tap gesture of the card in relation to a mobile device supporting Near-Field Communication (NFC) functionality.

Abstract: Provided herein, among other things, are polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid encoding an anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and natural killer cells expressing the polynucleotides.

Abstract: In an example, a provider system receives from a user device a request for user access through a checkpoint. The provider system sends to the user device a request for identification information of the user. The provider system receives user information associated with a mobile identification credential (MIC) which the user device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the user having consented to release the user information to the provider system, and the user information having been verified by the APS. The provider system uses the verified user information associated with the MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the user. The provider system verifies the identity of the user before granting the user the request for user access through the checkpoint.

Abstract: An anchorless crash cushion apparatus comprises a number of crash cushion elements and a number of hinge plate assemblies. The crash cushion elements are configured to be connected end-to-end. Each hinge plate assembly comprises a forward structure, a rearward structure, and a wedge incline. The forward structure supports the front end of one of the crash cushion elements. The rearward structure supports the rear end of the crash cushion element. The wedge incline extends diagonally upward toward the forward structure and is configured to drive a subsequent one of the crash cushion elements upward when the forward structure is driven toward the subsequent one of the crash cushion elements.

Abstract: There is provided an ion selective membrane comprising a polymer matrix and an ionic lipophilic additive covalently bonded to the polymer matrix. There are also provided a method of preparing the ion selective membrane, an ion selective electrode comprising the ion selective membrane and a method of preparing the ion selective electrode.

Abstract: In an example, a provider system receives from a client device a request for client access. The provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client. The provider system receives client information associated with a mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified by the APS. The provider system uses the verified client information associated with the MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the client. The provider system verifies the identity of the client before granting the client the request for client access.

Abstract: An apparatus verifies hosted information associated with a user. The apparatus establishes, by the online host serving as a relying party system (RPS), a secure connection between the RPS and a user mobile-identification-credential device (UMD). The RPS sends a mobile identification credential (MIC) user information request to the UMD, via the secure connection, seeking release of MIC user information (official information). The RPS obtains from authorizing party system (APS) verification of the MIC user information received in response to the MIC user information request. The RPS stores the MIC user information as hosted information pertaining to the user. The RPS designates the hosted information as base truth information representing the user.

Abstract: In an example, a provider system receives from a client device a request for client access. The provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client. The provider system receives client information associated with a mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified by the APS. The provider system uses the verified client information associated with the MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the client. The provider system verifies the identity of the client before granting the client the request for client access.

Abstract: A molded package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a bottom side of the semiconductor die; an electrically conductive clip attached to a top side of the semiconductor die; and a mold compound encapsulating the semiconductor die. A top side of the electrically conductive clip faces away from the semiconductor die and has an exposed flat surface that overlays the semiconductor die and is not covered by the mold compound. A bottom side of the electrically conductive clip faces the semiconductor die and has a convex curved surface that is attached to the top side of the semiconductor die. Along a vertical cross-section of the electrically conductive clip from the exposed flat surface to the convex curved surface, the electrically conductive clip has a plano-convex shape delimited by the exposed flat surface and the convex curved surface. A method of producing the molded package is also described.

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads; energy absorbing modules positioned between the supports; overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports and envelop the energy absorbing modules; front and rear fixed anchors; and reinforcing cables extending between the anchors. The cables extend through cable guides formed in the supports so as to stabilize the supports and facilitate controlled collapse of the supports during vehicle impacts.

Abstract: In an example, a provider system receives from a client device a request for client sign-on access. The provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client. The provider system receives client information associated with a first mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified by the APS. The provider system uses the verified client information associated with the first MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the client. The provider system verifies the identity of the client before granting the client the request for client sign-on access.

Abstract: An apparatus verifies hosted information associated with a user. The apparatus establishes, by the online host serving as a relying party system (RPS), a secure connection between the RPS and a user mobile-identification-credential device (UMD). The RPS sends a mobile identification credential (MIC) user information request to the UMD, via the secure connection, seeking release of MIC user information (official information). The RPS obtains from authorizing party system (APS) verification of the MIC user information received in response to the MIC user information request. The RPS stores the MIC user information as hosted information pertaining to the user. The RPS designates the hosted information as base truth information representing the user.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a semiconductor package is provided that includes a first package surface and a second package surface opposing the first surface, a plastic molding and one or more semiconductor dies. The first package surface includes a first surface of the plastic molding and a first metallic area exposed from the plastic molding. The first metallic area includes a first product marking including at least one alphanumeric character and the first surface of the plastic molding includes a second product marking including at least one alphanumeric character.

Abstract: A vehicle information remote retrieval method includes an emergency personnel or first responder vehicle (FRV) establishing a vehicle connection between an infotainment system of a vehicle and the FRV. The FRV sends a vehicle information request to the infotainment system of the vehicle, via the vehicle connection, seeking release of vehicle information. The FRV obtains authentication of the vehicle information received in response to the vehicle information request. The FRV determines occupant status based on the vehicle information. The FRV communicates the passenger status to a first responder.

Abstract: A provider system is connected to readers disposed at distances from the provider system. A secure local connection is established between the client device and the provider system via one of the readers. Before the client reaches an access touchpoint, the provider system receives from the client device a request for client access, the provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client, and the client device sends client information associated with a first mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified. The provider system performs a liveness check of the client using live-captured biometric information at the access touchpoint, determines whether the liveness check is valid, and grants the request if the liveness check is valid.

Abstract: A provider system is connected to readers disposed at distances from the provider system. A secure local connection is established between the client device and the provider system via one of the readers. Before the client reaches an access touchpoint, the provider system receives from the client device a request for client access, the provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client, and the client device sends client information associated with a first mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified. The provider system uses the verified client information associated with the first MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the client before granting or denying the request to the client.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided. The semiconductor chip may include a front side including a control chip contact and a first controlled chip contact, a back side including a second controlled chip contact, a backside metallization formed over the back side in contact with the second controlled chip contact, and a stop region extending at least partially along an outer edge of the back side between a contact portion of the backside metallization and the outer edge of the back side. The contact portion is configured to be attached to an electrically conductive structure by a die attach material, a surface of the stop region is recessed with respect to a surface of the contact portion, and/or the surface of the stop region has a lower wettability with respect to the die attach material than the contact portion.

Abstract: In an example, a provider system receives from a client device a request for client sign-on access. The provider system sends to the client device a request for identification information of the client. The provider system receives client information associated with a first mobile identification credential (MIC) which the client device received from an authorizing party system (APS), the client having consented to release the client information to the provider system, and the client information having been verified by the APS. The provider system uses the verified client information associated with the first MIC to verify or not verify the identity of the client. The provider system verifies the identity of the client before granting the client the request for client sign-on access.

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads; energy absorbing modules positioned between the supports; overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports and envelop the energy absorbing modules; front and rear fixed anchors; and reinforcing cables extending between the anchors. The cables extend through cable guides formed in the supports so as to stabilize the supports and facilitate controlled collapse of the supports during vehicle impacts.