Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising a reader and a controller operatively coupled to the reader, wherein the reader is configured to receive certificate data from an external tag and to provide said certificate data to the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to receive said certificate data from the reader, to verify whether the certificate data are valid, and to enable operation of the apparatus if the certificate data are valid. According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method for controlling the operation of an apparatus is conceived. According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding computer program product is provided.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising a reader and a controller operatively coupled to the reader, wherein the reader is configured to receive certificate data from an external tag and to provide said certificate data to the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to receive said certificate data from the reader, to verify whether the certificate data are valid, and to enable operation of the apparatus if the certificate data are valid. According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method for controlling the operation of an apparatus is conceived. According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding computer program product is provided.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a product assembly including: a product; and a code tag that carries a uniform resource identifier (URI) that includes an identifier for the product, wherein the code tag is configured to be read by a user device to read the URI, wherein the URI points to a lead distribution server and is configured to cause the lead distribution server to redirect the user device to a web page. Various embodiments relate to a method and related user device including: reading information from a code tag associated with a product, wherein the information includes a URI, wherein the URI points to a server and includes an identification of the product; transmitting an access request to the server based on the URI; and communicating, in response to transmitting the access request, with a device to place an order.

Abstract: A method of controlling the spread of volatile substances is provided. The method comprises the steps of: a) impregnating a fragrance component comprising at least one PRM onto a plurality of surfaces of a sorbent to form a volatile substance-controlling composition; and b) disposing the volatile substance-controlling composition into an article wherein the fragrance component is released from the sorbent primarily in the presence of one or more volatile substances when the volatile substances are adsorbed by the sorbent.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition for wet-wipes delivering a particulate skin health benefit ingredient in the oil phase. A process for making an oil-in-water emulsion composition in which the oil phase is first made as a concentrate and then diluted in water.

Abstract: A navigation aide device is disclosed that is capable of conveying traveling instructions to a user in possession of the device to allow the user to navigate from a predetermined source position on a predetermined road map, containing road information, to a predetermined destination position on the map, along an optimal road route, under control of travel instructions spoken by the device. Preferably the device includes a position sensor for sensing position of the device and reporting that position, a text to speech converter, a sound conveying device (such as a speaker and associated amplifier) operably connected to the text to speech converter for conveying speech to the user. The device further includes memory for storing a predetermined road map containing road information and a controller. The controller is operably connected to the position sensor, text to speech converter and map memory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a volatile substance-controlling composition comprising: a) a sorbent have a plurality of surfaces; and b) a fragrance component comprising at least one PRM, wherein said fragrance component is impregnated onto said surfaces of said sorbent and wherein in the presence of one or more volatile substances said fragrance component is released from said sorbent and said volatile substances are adsorbed by said sorbent.

Abstract: The present invention describes wet wipe impregnated with a lotion composition where the lotion includes a preservative system and soothing ingredients to mitigate stinging.

Abstract: A navigation aide device is disclosed that is capable of conveying traveling instructions to a user in possession of the device to allow the user to navigate from a predetermined source position on a predetermined road map, containing road information, to a predetermined destination position on the map, along an optimal road route, under control of travel instructions spoken by the device. Preferably the device includes a position sensor for sensing position of the device and reporting that position, a text to speech converter, a sound conveying device (such as a speaker and associated amplifier) operably connected to the text to speech converter for conveying speech to the user. The device further includes memory for storing a predetermined road map containing road information and a controller. The controller is operably connected to the position sensor, text to speech converter and map memory.

Abstract: A key (10) includes a transceiver core (12) that couples to antenna electrodes that include all or part of a key shank (11) and an electrically conductive surface (16). The transceiver core (12) utilizes these electrodes (11 and 16) to capacitively transceive information with a reader (41). The reader (41) may, in turn, utilize all or part of a keyed lock cylinder (43) as an antenna electrode.

Abstract: A capacitively powered radio frequency identification device (10) comprises a substrate (12), a conductive pattern (14, 16) and a circuit (18). The substrate (12) has a first surface and a second surface. The conductive pattern is formed on the first surface of the substrate (12). The conductive pattern has a first electrode (14) and a second electrode (16). The first and second electrodes (14, 16) are isolated from each other by a non-conductive region disposed therebetween. The circuit (18) comprises polymers. The circuit (18) is electrically coupled to the first electrode (14) and the second electrode (16).

Abstract: A contactless programmable electrostatic Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader that also serves as an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) reader is described. The RFID/EAS reader contains a detector circuit for detecting the presence of a signal carrier frequency transmitted by the transponder in response to a signal from the reader. The detector circuit has a resonator circuit which is connected to a receiver electrode. The resonator comprises a piezoelectric element with a high quality factor ‘Q’ at the resonant frequency to enhance sensitivity. The alarm carrier signal is rectified and fed to either a peak detector or an envelope detector circuit. A voltage source generates a voltage threshold to allow for operating range adjustment. A comparator compares both voltages and generates an alarm signal if the voltage signal reaches the threshold voltage. The RFID/EAS further having the capability to read the RFID contents.