Abstract: System and method for efficient and secure pairing and communication. For example, one embodiment comprises a machine-readable medium having program code stored thereon which, when executed by a data processing device, causes the data processing device to perform the operations of: reading a code from an optical label of a peripheral device and providing the code to a service for validation; providing a communication channel between the peripheral and the service, the peripheral to transmit a first key of a first key pair to the service over the communication channel; transmitting a second key of a second key pair to the service; upon receiving an indication that the service has validated the first key and the second key, using the first key and the second key to establish a session key; and pairing with the peripheral using the session key.

Abstract: A state machine includes a state machine having a stator assembly arranged to generate a rotating electromagnetic field in response to a control signal. The stator assembly includes a plurality of stator poles, each of the plurality of stator poles includes a coil wound normal to an axis of rotation of a rotor assembly. The state machine also includes a rotor assembly, positioned adjacent to the stator assembly, arranged to rotate in response to the rotating electromagnetic field about the axis of rotation. A first sensor is arranged to detect an angular position of the rotor assembly and output first sensor data based on the angular position of the rotor assembly. The state machine also includes a controller including a processor, a plurality of capacitors respectively electrically connected to the plurality of stator poles, and a plurality of switches respectively electrically connected to the plurality of capacitors, and the plurality of switches are controllable by the processor.

Abstract: An axial flux switched reluctance motor and/or generator, and controls are provided. It includes a stator, which includes a front surface and a rear surface, and sidewalls that extend from the front surface to the rear surface. The stator includes salient stator poles positioned on the front surface. Each one of the salient stator poles including: a bobbin protruding out from the front surface in a direction along an axis of the bobbin that is perpendicular to the front surface; the bobbin comprising a bobbin front surface that is parallel to the front surface of the stator; and a coil of electrically insulated wire wound around the bobbin. A rotor includes a front rotor surface and an opposite facing rear rotor surface, and further includes a plurality of rotor poles. The rotor is affixed to a shaft and rotates about an axis of rotation that is aligned with the shaft.

Abstract: A system and method for cryptographically securing a product. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: generating a first signature over a key to add an authenticator device to a chain of trust; generating a universal unique identifier (UUID) code; generating a second signature over the UUID code and metadata associated with the authenticator device using the key; and encoding the UUID code, metadata, and signature in an optical label of a product.

Abstract: A system, method, and machine-readable medium are described for verification of devices in a product package. An optical code on a product package is scanned at a point-of-sale (POS) system and a digital code generated; an RF burst is generated to activate devices in the product package which transmit identification information. A device manifest is used indicating devices intended to be included in the product package. The identification information is compared with the set of devices indicated by the device manifest; and allowing a purchase of the product package to proceed if the identification information matches the set of devices; wherein if the identification information does not match the performing one or more secondary operations and/or providing instructions at the POS system to attempt to verify that the devices in the product package match the set of devices indicated by the device manifest.

Abstract: A system, method, and machine-readable medium are described for verifying a transaction related to a device with an on-device rewriteable memory. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: during a purchase transaction to purchase a device at a point of sale (POS) system, reading a certificate stored on a rewriteable tag integral to the device; generating a signature over the certificate and, if the purchase transaction results in a successful purchase of the device, storing the signature in the rewriteable tag; during a post-purchase transaction, attempting to read the signature from the rewriteable tag and validate the signature; denying the post-purchase transaction if the signature cannot be read and/or is not validated; if the signature can be read and validated, then: permitting the post-process transaction; generating a new public/private key pair and corresponding new certificate; and storing the new certificate on the rewriteable tag.

Abstract: A system, method, and machine-readable medium are described for verification of devices in a product package. An optical code on a product package is scanned at a point-of-sale (POS) system and a digital code generated; an RF burst is generated to activate devices in the product package which transmit identification information. A device manifest is used indicating devices intended to be included in the product package. The identification information is compared with the set of devices indicated by the device manifest; and allowing a purchase of the product package to proceed if the identification information matches the set of devices; wherein if the identification information does not match the performing one or more secondary operations and/or providing instructions at the POS system to attempt to verify that the devices in the product package match the set of devices indicated by the device manifest.

Abstract: System and method for activation and deactivation of devices to prevent unauthorized acquisition and use.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for IoT device thermal dissipation. In particular, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises: a support structure; an internet-of-things (IoT) video camera coupled to the support structure, the IoT video camera comprising circuitry to capture video images; one or more light sources coupled to the support structure, the one or more light sources to selectively provide illumination during capturing of the video images, wherein a thermal spacing is provided between each light source and the IoT video camera, the thermal spacing to dissipate heat generated by the one or more light sources; and one or more heatsinks, each heatsink coupled to a corresponding light source of the one or more light sources and configured to dissipate heat generated by the corresponding light source.

Abstract: A state machine includes a state machine having a stator assembly arranged to generate a rotating electromagnetic field in response to a control signal. The stator assembly includes a plurality of stator poles, each of the plurality of stator poles includes a coil wound normal to an axis of rotation of a rotor assembly. The state machine also includes a rotor assembly, positioned adjacent to the stator assembly, arranged to rotate in response to the rotating electromagnetic field about the axis of rotation. A first sensor is arranged to detect an angular position of the rotor assembly and output first sensor data based on the angular position of the rotor assembly. The state machine also includes a controller including a processor, a plurality of capacitors respectively electrically connected to the plurality of stator poles, and a plurality of switches respectively electrically connected to the plurality of capacitors, and the plurality of switches are controllable by the processor.

Abstract: An axial flux switched reluctance motor and/or generator, and controls are provided. It includes a stator, which includes a front surface and a rear surface, and sidewalls that extend from the front surface to the rear surface. The stator includes salient stator poles positioned on the front surface. Each one of the salient stator poles including: a bobbin protruding out from the front surface in a direction along an axis of the bobbin that is perpendicular to the front surface; the bobbin comprising a bobbin front surface that is substantially parallel to the front surface of the stator; and a coil of electrically insulated wire wound around the bobbin. A rotor includes a front rotor surface and an opposite facing rear rotor surface; and further includes a plurality of rotor poles. The rotor is affixed to a shaft and rotates about an axis of rotation that is aligned with the shaft.

Abstract: System and method for activation and deactivation of devices to prevent unauthorized acquisition and use.

Abstract: A state machine includes a stator assembly arranged to generate a rotating electromagnetic field in response to a control signal and a rotor assembly, positioned adjacent to the stator assembly, arranged to rotate in response to the rotating electromagnetic field. A sensor is arranged to detect an angular position of the rotor assembly and output sensor data based on the angular position of the rotor assembly. A controller is arranged to receive the sensor data and adjust the control signal based on the angular position of the rotor assembly to adjust a torque of associated with the rotor assembly when the state machine functions as a motor or to adjust a power output from the stator assembly when the state machine functions as a generator.

Abstract: System and method for efficient and secure pairing of a IO device with a multimedia system. For example, one embodiment comprises a system comprising: an app installed on a data processing device to cause an optical code to be read from a multimedia system and to provide a digital representation of at least a portion of the code to a service for validation; the data processing device to provide a communication channel between the IO device and the service and to transmit a first key of a first key pair associated with the IO device to the service; wherein the multimedia system is to transmit or has previously transmitted a second key of a second key pair to the service; if the service has validated the first key and the second key, the multimedia system and/or the IO device to use at least one of the first key and the second key to generate a session key; and wherein the IO device is paired with the multimedia system using the session key.

Abstract: System and method for efficient and secure pairing and communication. For example, one embodiment comprises a machine-readable medium having program code stored thereon which, when executed by a data processing device, causes the data processing device to perform the operations of: reading a code from an optical label of a peripheral device and providing the code to a service for validation; providing a communication channel between the peripheral and the service, the peripheral to transmit a first key of a first key pair to the service over the communication channel; transmitting a second key of a second key pair to the service; upon receiving an indication that the service has validated the first key and the second key, using the first key and the second key to establish a session key; and pairing with the peripheral using the session key.

Abstract: An axial flux switched reluctance motor and/or generator, and controls are provided. It includes a stator, which includes a front surface and a rear surface, and sidewalls that extend from the front surface to the rear surface. The stator includes salient stator poles positioned on the front surface. Each one of the salient stator poles including: a bobbin protruding out from the front surface in a direction along an axis of the bobbin that is perpendicular to the front surface; the bobbin comprising a bobbin front surface that is substantially parallel to the front surface of the stator; and a coil of electrically insulated wire wound around the bobbin. A rotor includes a front rotor surface and an opposite facing rear rotor surface; and further includes a plurality of rotor poles. The rotor is affixed to a shaft and rotates about an axis of rotation that is aligned with the shaft.

Abstract: A state machine includes a stator assembly arranged to generate a rotating electromagnetic field in response to a control signal and a rotor assembly, positioned adjacent to the stator assembly, arranged to rotate in response to the rotating electromagnetic field. A sensor is arranged to detect an angular position of the rotor assembly and output sensor data based on the angular position of the rotor assembly. A controller is arranged to receive the sensor data and adjust the control signal based on the angular position of the rotor assembly to adjust a torque of associated with the rotor assembly when the state machine functions as a motor or to adjust a power output from the stator assembly when the state machine functions as a generator.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for automatically provisioning a new IoT device.

Abstract: A system and method for cryptographically securing a product. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: generating a first signature over a key to add an authenticator device to a chain of trust; generating a universal unique identifier (UUID) code; generating a second signature over the UUID code and metadata associated with the authenticator device using the key; and encoding the UUID code, metadata, and signature in an optical label of a product.

Abstract: A method and system are provided that synchronize one or more appliances to one or more users' schedules. Sensor data may be obtained from a sensor. The sensor data may indicate a state of a first appliance. A user location may be determined. A first characteristic of the first appliance may be obtained. Based upon the user location and the sensor data, a schedule indicating when the user will desire a state change of the first appliance may be determined. A feature of the first appliance may be dynamically modified to cause the first appliance to operate according to the schedule. A notice may be sent to the user that contains information about the first appliance.