Abstract: A modular biometric retrofit device and universal mounting assembly are disclosed herein. The device integrates RGB and near-infrared imaging, anti-spoofing optics, an internal rechargeable battery, and a USB-C power and data interface within a compact housing that can be attached to existing point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, handheld payment units, drive-thru menu boards, order-confirmation screens, speaker boxes, and humanoid robots for adding biometric identification capabilities thereto. The universal mounting assembly includes a variety of interchangeable mechanical and electrical adapters—clamp, suction, recessed, magnetic, adhesive, and vendor-specific brackets—enabling attachment without modification of host hardware. The retrofit device provides multi-spectral liveness detection, extended-range operation, and secure data communication for payment authorization, creating a standardized platform for biometric identification across retail and service environments.

Abstract: An instrument for determining level, plumb, and 45-degree orientations includes an elongated body having a plurality of orientation indicators, wherein each of the orientation indicators is capable of indicating level, plumb, and 45-degree orientation in accordance with the current position of the elongated body. The instrument further includes a calibration mechanism for re-calibrating the orientation indicators.

Abstract: An instrument for determining level or plumb orientations includes an elongated body having a plurality of orientation measurement devices. Each of the orientation measurement devices can indicate either a level or plumb orientation depending on a position of the instrument. The orientation measurement devices each include a chamber having front and rear convex sides, a fluid contained in the chamber, and an air bubble floating in the fluid. The elongated body includes a set of first openings and a set of second openings. The orientation measurement devices are embedded into the elongated body through the first set of openings and the orientation measurement devices each include bubble therein viewable from the front and back of the elongated body. The bubble is also viewable from the top and bottom of the elongated body through the second set of openings.

Abstract: An instrument for determining level or plumb orientations includes an elongated body having a plurality of orientation measurement devices. Each of the orientation measurement devices can indicate either a level or plumb orientation depending on a position of the instrument. The orientation measurement devices each include a chamber having front and rear convex sides, a fluid contained in the chamber, and an air bubble floating in the fluid. The elongated body includes a set of first openings and a set of second openings. The orientation measurement devices are embedded into the elongated body through the first set of openings and the orientation measurement devices each include bubble therein viewable from the front and back of the elongated body. The bubble is also viewable from the top and bottom of the elongated body through the second set of openings.

Abstract: An instrument for determining level or plumb orientations includes an elongated body having a plurality of orientation measurement devices. Each of the orientation measurement devices can indicate either a level or plumb orientation depending on a position of the instrument. The orientation measurement devices each include a chamber having front and rear convex sides, a fluid contained in the chamber, and an air bubble floating in the fluid. The elongated body includes a set of first openings and a set of second openings. The orientation measurement devices are embedded into the elongated body through the first set of openings and the orientation measurement devices each include bubble therein viewable from the front and back of the elongated body. The bubble is also viewable from the top and bottom of the elongated body through the second set of openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a cartridge with medical gas, comprising a sealing mechanism designed to removably seal against the open end of an uncapped and empty cartridge, evacuate the cartridge, producing at least a partial vacuum therein, fill the cartridge with medical gas at a predetermined pressure and temperature, and maintain the predetermined pressure and temperature while the cartridge is capped is presented.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a cartridge with medical gas, comprising a sealing mechanism designed to removably seal against the open end of an uncapped and empty cartridge, evacuate the cartridge, producing at least a partial vacuum therein, fill the cartridge with medical gas at a predetermined pressure and temperature, and maintain the predetermined pressure and temperature while the cartridge is capped is presented.

Abstract: A method of filling a cartridge with medical gas, including removably sealing a sealing mechanism against the open end of an uncapped and empty cartridge, fluidically attaching an evacuation adapter to the sealing mechanism and evacuating the cartridge, thus producing at least a partial vacuum therein, fluidically attaching a fill adapter to the sealing mechanism and filling the cartridge with medical gas at a predetermined pressure and temperature, and fluidically attaching a capping device to the sealing mechanism and while maintaining the predetermined pressure and temperature capping the cartridge is presented.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light carrier is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light carrier includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light carrier further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: An architectural mesh sunscreen panel having at least a first portion including a first architectural mesh assembled from a plurality of first interwoven helically-wound spiral units and first connector rods; and a second portion including a second architectural mesh assembled from a plurality of second interwoven helically-wound spiral units and second connector rods. The first architectural mesh defines a first shading characteristic that is different from a second shading characteristic defined by the second architectural mesh.

Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light element is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light element includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light element further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.

Abstract: An architectural mesh sunscreen panel having at least a first portion including a first architectural mesh; and a second portion including a second architectural mesh, the first architectural mesh being different from the second architectural mesh.

Abstract: Communicating and matching electronic files for a check adjustment case comprises communicating an electronic check adjustment message comprising key data relating to the case, communicating an electronic image of a document to follow (“DTF”) related to the case, associating the key data with the electronic DTF image, determining whether the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image, and linking the electronic message to the electronic DTF image in response to a determination that the electronic message's key data matches the key data associated with the electronic DTF image. If the DTF image's key data does not match the message's key data, matching electronic files can comprise correcting errors in the key data associated with the electronic DTF image and performing a secondary match routine. An operator accesses the electronic message and the linked DTF image to resolve the check adjustment case.

Abstract: A service accessible via a network, such as the Internet, provides a fully integrated asset management system for used industrial equipment and machinery. The service provides redeployment methods and systems linking groups and divisions locally or globally so as to provide for the internal reallocation of such equipment and machinery. The service also provides redistribution methods and systems for the external reallocation via direct sales and auctions.