Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for data transmission system between transmitting and receiving devices are provided. In an embodiment, each of the transmitting and receiving devices can contain a master key. The transmitting device can generate a diversified key using the master key, protect a counter value and encrypt data prior to transmitting to the receiving device, which can generate the diversified key based on the master key and can decrypt the data and validate the protected counter value using the diversified key.

Abstract: Embodiments may be generally directed to methods, techniques and devices to utilize a contactless card to perform a series of operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses, systems, and methods for removing hydrogen sulfide from surface water. One apparatus includes a vessel having an inlet, an outlet, and a closure, and a plurality of direct reduced iron (DRI) pellets contained within the vessel.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for removing hydrogen sulfide from surface water are described herein. One electrode device includes a vessel permeable to water, and a plurality of direct reduced iron (DRI) pellets in contact with one another and contained within the vessel.

Abstract: Embodiments may be generally directed to methods, techniques and devices to utilize a contactless card to perform a series of operations.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for data transmission system between transmitting and receiving devices are provided. In an embodiment, each of the transmitting and receiving devices can contain a master key. The transmitting device can generate a diversified key using the master key, protect a counter value and encrypt data prior to transmitting to the receiving device, which can generate the diversified key based on the master key and can decrypt the data and validate the protected counter value using the diversified key.

Abstract: A sling bar assembly allows variable positioning of a sling on the sling bar assembly. Some sling bar assemblies include opposing sling bar members that are movable with respect to one another in a lateral direction. Some opposing sling bar members are repositionable between a locked position, in which movement of the sling members with respect to one another is restricted, and an unlocked position. Some sling bar assemblies include multiple sling hooks positioned on a sling bar member. Some sling bar assemblies include a biasing member that permits movement of a sling hook with respect to the sling bar assembly in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically screening applicants for disability insurance in real-time, and if the results are favorable, automatically communicating acceptances and issuing policies via wireless communication. An applicant's BMI is calculated, and the applicant is rejected if the BMI is too high or low. The applicant's prescription drug history is obtained, and the applicant is rejected if the history shows use of a drug associated with a serious medical condition. The acceptance or rejection and a premium for the insurance product may be set based upon the real-time screening results and communicated to the applicant. Additionally, an occupation class assigned to the applicant may be confirmed, a motor vehicle report for the applicant may be obtained, and an insurance information report for the applicant may be obtained. If the applicant is rejected, they may be allowed to apply for the insurance product using an alternate non-real-time process.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically screening applicants for disability insurance in real-time, and if the results are favorable, automatically communicating acceptances and issuing policies via wireless communication. An applicant's BMI is calculated, and the applicant is rejected if the BMI is too high or low. The applicant's prescription drug history is obtained, and the applicant is rejected if the history shows use of a drug associated with a serious medical condition. The acceptance or rejection and a premium for the insurance product may be set based upon the real-time screening results and communicated to the applicant. Additionally, an occupation class assigned to the applicant may be confirmed, a motor vehicle report for the applicant may be obtained, and an insurance information report for the applicant may be obtained. If the applicant is rejected, they may be allowed to apply for the insurance product using an alternate non-real-time process.

Abstract: A light emitting diode-based bulb that includes a bracket and a housing translatably coupled with the bracket. The housing includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) unit disposed on a front face of the housing arranged to generate light in a direction away from the front face of the housing and a rear face of the housing with a heat sink thermally integrated into the housing. The heat sink including at least one heat dissipating member extending outwardly from the rear face of the housing to dissipate heat generated by the at least one light emitting diode (LED) unit. A fan is attached to the rear face of the housing, where the fan generates airflow that removes the heat generated by the least one light emitting diode unit.

Abstract: A retrofit light emitting diode (LED) bulb includes a screw connector, a bracket, and a housing. The screw connector is configured to be screwed into a receiving socket of an electric light fixture for supporting the retrofit light emitting diode (LED) bulb. The bracket is physically attached to the screw connector. The housing is rotatably coupled to the bracket. The housing includes one or more LED units for generating light and one or more electrically powered cooling devices to remove heat from the vicinity of the one or more LED units.

Abstract: A light emitting diode-based bulb is described. The bulb comprises a base comprising a driver; and a housing releasably coupled with the base. The housing comprises a light emitting diode connected to the driver and a fan connected to the driver.

Abstract: A light emitting diode-based bulb is described. The bulb comprises a base comprising a driver; and a housing releasably coupled with the base. The housing comprises a light emitting diode connected to the driver and a fan connected to the driver.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for identifying, enumerating and isolating B cells that react to a particular antigen. Included are tetrameric antigen-avidin complexes not comprising an MHC molecule, kits for producing the complexes, and reagents for diagnosing an autoimmune disease or monitoring progression of an autoimmune disease comprising the complexes. Also provided are B cells comprising the complexes and methods of using the complexes for: labeling a B cell reactive to a specific antigen, isolating a B cell reactive to a specific antigen from a mixture of B cells reactive to more than one antigen, quantifying B cells reactive to a specific antigen in a mixture of B cells reactive to more than one antigen, measuring immunity in a mammal characterized by the presence of B cells reactive to a specific antigen, and monitoring a disease in a mammal or determining whether a mammal has a disease characterized by the presence of B cells reactive to a specific antigen.