Abstract: A portable RFID tag reading system to be carried by an operator and including a reader with associated processing, the processing being programmed to record as a set the identity of all of the RFID tags in the range of the reader when the reader finds a specific RFID tag and to detect movement of the operator after the specific RFID tag is found by recognizing a change in RFID tags seen by the reader from the recorded set.

Abstract: The combination of a pusher dispenser having a coil spring resiliently urging a plate towards a front of the dispenser, a track for guiding the plate, a bottom surface along the track, and an electrically non-conductive insert supported by the bottom surface and having a length, a plurality of RFID tags attached to the insert along its length, the insert supporting the RFID tags at a level adjacent and below an extension of the coil spring whereby an extension of the coil spring is effective to shield the RFID tags from a reader.

Abstract: The combination of a pusher dispenser having a coil spring resiliently urging a plate towards a front of the dispenser, a track for guiding the plate, a bottom surface along the track, and an electrically non-conductive insert supported by the bottom surface and having a length, a plurality of RFID tags attached to the insert along its length, the insert supporting the RFID tags at a level adjacent and below an extension of the coil spring whereby an extension of the coil spring is effective to shield the RFID tags from a reader.

Abstract: A system for detecting the direction of movement of an RFID tag along a path comprising two RFID portals, each of said portals being arranged to detect an RFID tag in a respective zone along the path, the zones being arranged to be effectively exclusive of one another, a RFID tag reader having an associated processor and multiple separate ports, each port being connected to one or the other of the portals, the processor being arranged to determine which portal first receives a RFID tag signal or signals and which portal subsequently receives a second signal from the same tag or tags detected by the first signal receiving portal, the processor providing a signal corresponding to a direction of movement, along the path from the first signal receiving portal to the second signal receiving portal.

Abstract: A system for detecting the direction of movement of an RFID tag along a path comprising two RFID portals, each of said portals being arranged to detect an RFID tag in a respective zone along the path, the zones being arranged to be effectively exclusive of one another, a RFID tag reader having an associated processor and multiple separate ports, each port being connected to one or the other of the portals, the processor being arranged to determine which portal first receives a RFID tag signal or signals and which portal subsequently receives a second signal from the same tag or tags detected by the first signal receiving portal, the processor providing a signal corresponding to a direction of movement, along the path from the first signal receiving portal to the second signal receiving portal.

Abstract: A portable RFID tag reading system to be carried by an operator and including a reader with associated processing, the processing being programmed to record as a set the identity of all of the RFID tags in the range of the reader when the reader finds a specific RFID tag and to detect movement of the operator after the specific RFID tag is found by recognizing a change in RFID tags seen by the reader from the recorded set.

Abstract: An RFID tag reading system arranged to by carried by an operator while the operator's hands and arms remain free to accomplish tasks, the system including an RFID reader and a computer interconnected to the reader to control functions the reader and receive data generated by the reader, the computer being responsive to word commands from the operator to effectuate different functions of the reader.

Abstract: Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD)-based spintronics devices, each including a TMD thin film layer, a first gate electrode, a first insulating layer sandwiched between the TMD thin film layer and the first gate electrode, a second gate electrode, and a second insulating layer sandwiched between the TMD thin film layer and the second gate electrode. Such a device, when also including a source electrode and a drain electrode, functions as a spin filter. On the other hand, when also including one source electrode and two drain electrode terminals, such a device functions as a spin separator. Also disclosed are methods of using the above-described TMD-based spintronics devices.

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a device, comprising: a substrate; and a layer disposed over the substrate, wherein the layer comprises a monolayer of crystals comprising a Group IV element.

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a device, comprising: a substrate; and a layer disposed over the substrate, wherein the layer comprises a monolayer of crystals comprising a Group IV element.