Abstract: A smart mirror system includes a screen configured to generate a display for viewing by a user, a mirror positioned in front of the screen, a near-field-communication (NFC) card reader located behind the mirror, a network interface for communicating with a remote health data server, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions include selectively detecting, by the NFC card reader, an NFC chip of a member card placed in proximity to the NFC card reader. The computer-executable instructions include, in response to detecting the NFC chip, obtaining member information from the detected NFC chip, and authenticating the user to the remote health data server, via the network interface, according, at least in part, to the obtained member information.

Abstract: A smart mirror system includes a screen configured to generate a display for viewing by a user, a mirror positioned in front of the screen, a near-field-communication (NFC) card reader located behind the mirror, a network interface for communicating with a remote health data server, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions include selectively detecting, by the NFC card reader, an NFC chip of a member card placed in proximity to the NFC card reader. The instructions include, in response to detecting the NFC chip, obtaining member information from the detected NFC chip, and authenticating the user to the remote health data server, via the network interface, according, at least in part, to the obtained member information.

Abstract: A smart mirror system includes a screen configured to generate a display for viewing by a user, a mirror positioned in front of the screen, a near-field-communication (NFC) card reader located behind the mirror, a network interface for communicating with a remote health data server, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions include selectively detecting, by the NFC card reader, an NFC chip of a member card placed in proximity to the NFC card reader. The instructions include, in response to detecting the NFC chip, obtaining member information from the detected NFC chip, and authenticating the user to the remote health data server, via the network interface, according, at least in part, to the obtained member information.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device having a tactile pin array thereon is provided for assisting those with vision impairments. The device comprises a set of cameras that can capture a forward image, whereby the image is processed and used to output a three dimensional representation of the image on the tactile pin array. This allows one to recognize objects and obstacles in the area in front of the device, while the pin array may also be deployed as an adaptive braille reader. A specific pin assembly is contemplated using a micro stepper motor, while the overall system provides several functions for visually impaired users, including navigation capabilities, facial recognition, connection to wireless networks, and various input/output means.