Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, apparatus, and methods for providing location-specific authentication at a mobile access device. In some embodiments, a mobile access device (e.g., a mobile POS terminal such as a smart phone) can receive a request to initiate a transaction. The mobile access device can determine a current location of the mobile access device, and can select an authentication process based upon the determined location. The selected authentication process can then be performed by the mobile access device. In some embodiments, when the current location is a first location, the selected authentication process can include requesting authentication data before authorization of the transaction and, when the current location is the second location, the selected authentication process can include requesting the authentication data after authorization of the transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for allowing a single representation of a trigger for payment across different environments using machine readable codes. A machine readable code may be encoded with a URL and information about a product to which the machine readable code is attached. A first electronic device may be able to scan and decode the machine readable code into first recognizable product information using a complaint application. The compliant application may populate a first form on the first electronic device for a first transaction with the recognizable product information without having to access a server. A non-compliant application on a second electronic device will launch a browser using the URL and provide the unrecognizable product information to the server for decoding. The server will decode the unrecognizable product information into a second recognizable product information that may be used to populate a second form for a second transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for allowing a single representation of a trigger for payment across different environments using machine readable codes. A machine readable code may be encoded with a URL and information about a product to which the machine readable code is attached. A first electronic device may be able to scan and decode the machine readable code into first recognizable product information using a complaint application. The compliant application may populate a first form on the first electronic device for a first transaction with the recognizable product information without having to access a server. A non-compliant application on a second electronic device will launch a browser using the URL and provide the unrecognizable product information to the server for decoding. The server will decode the unrecognizable product information into a second recognizable product information that may be used to populate a second form for a second transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses for enabling payment information received via a reader device coupled to a mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminal to be communicated in a secure manner to a third party service provider for payment processing of a transaction between a merchant and a consumer. Some embodiments are directed to communication of the payment information received from a reader device using a payment processing mechanism (e.g., a hosted order page) of the merchant to process payment information via the third party service provider in a secure manner. The reader device can encrypt payment information using a third party encryption mechanism, such as derived unique key per transaction (DUKPT). The third party encryption mechanism can be used or accessed by the third party service provider to enable end-to-end security for payment processing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, apparatus, and methods for providing location-specific authentication at a mobile access device. In some embodiments, a mobile access device (e.g., a mobile POS terminal such as a smart phone) can receive a request to initiate a transaction. The mobile access device can determine a current location of the mobile access device, and can select an authentication process based upon the determined location. The selected authentication process can then be performed by the mobile access device. In some embodiments, when the current location is a first location, the selected authentication process can include requesting authentication data before authorization of the transaction and, when the current location is the second location, the selected authentication process can include requesting the authentication data after authorization of the transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses for enabling payment information received via a reader device coupled to a mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminal to be communicated in a secure manner to a third party service provider for payment processing of a transation between a merchant and a consumer. Some embodiments are directed to communication of the payment information received from a reader device using a payment processing mechanism (e.g., a hosted order page) of the merchant to process payment information via the third party service provider in a secure manner. The reader device can encrypt payment information using a third party encryption mechanism, such as derived unique key per transaction (DUKPT). The third party encryption mechanism can be used or accessed by the third party service provider to enable end-to-end security for payment processing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for allowing a single representation of a trigger for payment across different environments using machine readable codes. A machine readable code may be encoded with a URL and information about a product to which the machine readable code is attached. A first electronic device may be able to scan and decode the machine readable code into first recognizable product information using a complaint application. The compliant application may populate a first form on the first electronic device for a first transaction with the recognizable product information without having to access a server. A non-compliant application on a second electronic device will launch a browser using the URL and provide the unrecognizable product information to the server for decoding. The server will decode the unrecognizable product information into a second recognizable product information that may be used to populate a second form for a second transaction.

Abstract: A game scoreboard for displaying game scores of two opponents, which scoreboard comprises front and rear panels with multiple scoring discs mounted on each of the panels, such that the discs may be overlapped to minimize the size of the scoreboard and optimize game score digits displayed on the front side of the discs.

Abstract: A game scoreboard for displaying game scores of two opponents, which scoreboard comprises front and rear panels with multiple scoring discs mounted on each of the panels, such that the discs may be overlapped to minimize the size of the scoreboard and optimize game score digits displayed on the front side of the discs.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a body, wherein said body comprises a first portion, a second portion and an intermediate portion, said intermediate portion connecting the first and second portions, said first and second portions being movable relative to each other between a first configuration and a second configuration, said intermediate portion being formed of a bi-stable material which has two stable configurations corresponding to said first and second configurations.

Abstract: A process for treating radioactive contaminated soils to remove radioactive contaminants therefrom includes creating a suspension of particles of the soil in water, and directing the slurry to a particle size separator. The small particles including radioactive contaminants are collected and handled for radioactive waste material storage. The aqueous slurry of large soil particles is directed to separators for removing substantial amounts of water after which the particles are directed to a conveyor and spread out to a substantially uniform thickness and detected for any radioactivity. Portions of material in which radioactive particles are detected are diverted and the uncontaminated soil material is recovered.

Abstract: A lawn sprinkler which may be easily disassembled for replacement of the sprinkler assembly or parts thereof to accommodate changes in surrounding soil or grass level. The lawn sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having its upper end opened and an inlet at its bottom end for receiving water into the sprinkler body from an underground supply of water under pressure. A suitable closure member is removably connected to the upper end of the sprinkler body and includes a central passageway. A sprinkler assembly is mounted for movement relative to the sprinkler body between a retracted position and an extended position and includes a longitudinally extending pipe for the passage of water under pressure therethrough. The sprinkler assembly may be easily removed from the sprinkler body for replacement of parts by simply removing the closure member from the upper end of the sprinkler body.