Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that enable purchase and adjustment transactions using a visual indicium displayed on a mobile device. In some embodiments, these indicia are in the form of bar codes, include alias information, and do not include an account number associated with a payment account. A mobile device receives first user input, displays the indicium to a merchant device. The merchant device scans the indicium and sends a transaction request including the alias information to a payment network. The payment network determines an appropriate financial institution for processing the transaction, and sends the transaction request to the appropriate financial institution. Based on the result, the payment network sends an approval to the merchant device. Additionally, a mobile processor system sends new alias information to the mobile device for use in a next transaction.

Abstract: This invention relates to colored polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, color electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new water-soluble dyes.

Abstract: A method implemented in a computer system for supervising a production of finished food products. The production is based on a compliant by design recipe established to comply with requirements, preferably being external requirements stipulated by e.g. legislation and/or internal requirements stipulated by the manufacturer. The compliant by design recipe comprises a number parameters for the finished food product is defined as rules and the method comprises: Analyzing a number of consecutively produced batches of finished food products to provide analytical results for each of the parameters defined as rules, Determining the confidence level for the production based on the compliancy of the parameters with the rules, and outputting the determined confidence level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that enable purchase and adjustment transactions using a visual indicium displayed on a mobile device. In some embodiments, these indicia are in the form of bar codes, include alias information, and do not include an account number associated with a payment account. A mobile device receives first user input, displays the indicium to a merchant device. The merchant device scans the indicium and sends a transaction request including the alias information to a payment network. The payment network determines an appropriate financial institution for processing the transaction, and sends the transaction request to the appropriate financial institution. Based on the result, the payment network sends an approval to the merchant device. Additionally, a mobile processor system sends new alias information to the mobile device for use in a next transaction.

Abstract: This invention relates to coloured polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, colour electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new water-soluble dyes.

Abstract: A method kit is provided for demonstrating the effects of a cosmetic product on a consumer's body, especially effects over a period of time. The method includes applying a cosmetic product to the body, capturing an image of the consumer, displaying the image on a monitor and digitally transforming the image to reflect the effect of using the selected cosmetic over the period of time. Among transformed attributes of the body are those of glow/color, sags/wrinkles, pores and combinations thereof. The original and transformed images are juxtaposed on a screen. Consumers are required to select between transformed and displayed images, preferably repetitively, until the consumer has chosen their most appealing transformation.

Abstract: A method kit is provided for demonstrating the effects of a cosmetic product on a consumer's body, especially effects over a period of time. The method includes applying a cosmetic product to the body, capturing an image of the consumer, displaying the image on a monitor and digitally transforming the image to reflect the effect of using the selected cosmetic over the period of time. Among transformed attributes of the body are those of glow/color, sags/wrinkles, pores and combinations thereof. The original and transformed images are juxtaposed on a screen. Consumers are required to select between transformed and displayed images, preferably repetitively, until the consumer has chosen their most appealing transformation.