Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for determining a route are provided. In some examples, the method comprises: receiving measurements of one or more motion sensors of a mobile device disposed in a vehicle; selecting, based on a start time and an end time of a first route, a subset of the measurements; determining, based on the subset of the measurements, turns or stops made by the vehicle as part of the first route and their directions; determining, based on the subset of the measurements, distances of path segments traveled by the vehicle between the turns or stops; constructing an estimated route including a sequence of the turns or stops and path segments; selecting, based on comparing the estimated route and a plurality of candidates routes from a map, the first route; and displaying the map including the first route.

Abstract: An improved electromagnetic shielding card case comprising a front panel hingedly connected to a U-shaped member and a base member which sandwich an electromagnetic shielding member between them. A card slot is defined on its top by U-shaped member, its bottom by the shielding member, and its left, right and rear sides by a continuous inner wall extending downwards from the U-shaped member, whereby cards are able to be slidably inserted and removed at the front end of the case and shields cards inside the slot from RFID scanning. A resilient means frictionally engages the edges of cards in the slot so a user can shuffle through cards without any falling out, and allows the topmost card to be pushed forward and easily inserted into a chip and pin card reader. A soft rubber strap affixed to the back of the base member allows paper currency to be held securely.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting billing information are provided. Billing information may be received by a bill presentment system, and the bill presentment system may transmit a notice indicating availability of bill presentment information associated with the billing information. The notice may be transmitted in accordance with an e-mail protocol, and the notice may include a hyperlink enabling access to the bill presentment information via a second protocol other than the email protocol. Subsequent to transmitting the notice, a request for the bill presentment information may be received responsive to a selection of the hyperlink. The bill presentment information may be generated based upon at least a portion of the billing information. Additionally, the generated bill presentment may be transmitted by the bill presentment system in response to receiving the request.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a front panel hingedly connected to a middle and rear panel. The front and middle panels each comprise an electromagnetic shielding member with a card holding means affixed to each. The carrying case has a closed position wherein upstanding walls of the front and rear panels are brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure around the middle panel, thus shielding contactless smartcards contained within from being scanned by an RFID reader. A releasable locking means holds the front panel closed against the rear panel, and can be unlocked so the front panel pivots open, creating a first open position wherein contactless smartcards can be accessed in both card holding means. The middle panel can also be pivoted open to reveal a receptacle within the rear shell that holds paper currency or one additional card.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a front panel hingedly connected to a middle and rear panel. The front and middle panels each comprise an electromagnetic shielding member with a card holding means affixed to each. The carrying case has a closed position wherein upstanding walls of the front and rear panels are brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure around the middle panel, thus shielding contactless smartcards contained within from being scanned by an RFID reader. A releasable locking means holds the front panel closed against the rear panel, and can be unlocked so the front panel pivots open, creating a first open position wherein contactless smartcards can be accessed in both card holding means. The middle panel can also be pivoted open to reveal a receptacle within the rear shell that holds paper currency or one additional card.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that stream pertinent and/or selected content to a mobile device based at least in part on the location of the mobile device. The system can include components that detect the presence of a mobile device within a coverage area dynamically demarcated by an access point, determine the mobile device location in relation to the access point, and thereafter supplies event information to the mobile device based on the mobile device location in relation to the access point.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a front and middle panel hingedly connected to a rear panel. The front panel and middle panel further comprise respective electromagnetic shielding members with a card holding means affixed to each. The carrying case has a closed state wherein the continuous upstanding walls of the front and rear panels are brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure around the middle panel, thus shielding contactless smartcards within from being powered up by an RFID reader. A releasable locking means affixed to a front portion of the rear panel temporarily holds front panel closed, and can be unlocked so that the front panel pivots open, creating the first open state of the carrying case wherein contactless smartcards can be inserted and removed from both card holding means. The middle panel can also be pivoted open to reveal a pocket within the rear panel that holds paper currency and the like.

Abstract: A rail assembly is built from three parallel cylindrical members, wherein a first rail provides support for a large wheel. The large wheel has an axle protruding from each side, wherein the outbound side has a frame attached to the axle and a seat attached to the frame. The rail side of the axle connects to a second rail acting as a pilot/guide for the travel of the large wheel. A third rail and interconnections provide structural rigidity for the rail assembly. The riders fly through a roller coaster layout sitting only in a seat, facing the passing environment head on at high speeds, thereby experiencing a free flight sensation. A people mover embodiment adds a motor to the wheel to move the wheel along a relatively flat layout. An optional flip means functions to selectively engage the axle with the rotating large wheel (nominally via a reduction gear) to flip the riders 3609. Optionally a group of large wheels can be coupled together to form a train.

Abstract: A vertical wind tunnel flight simulator comprises a flight chamber wherein a flier may experience a freefall simulation. Airflow to support the flier is induced by fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight chamber is adjacent to the flight chamber. One or two return air ducts are used to return air from the fans outlet to the fans inlet. Opposed louvers are included on at least one duct segment thereby regulating the temperature via forcing ambient air into the simulator. The use of many duct segments having diverging walls adds commercial value to the system by lowering the height. Mounting components on the roof and behind walls creates a spectacular pedestrian viewing scene of people in flight.

Abstract: To electronically present and pay bills, bill information representing a plurality of bills of a plurality of billers for a plurality of payors is transmitted to the plurality of payors. The transmitted bill information includes first information representing a first of the plurality of bills of a first of the plurality of billers for a first of the plurality of payors. A payment instruction from the first payor to pay the first bill, based on the transmitted first information, is received. A risk associated with payment of the first bill is determined and a debit type is selected based upon the determined risk. A payment of the first bill to the first biller is initiated based on the received payment instruction and to the selected debit type.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for prealigning multiple brake dies to facilitate die changes in a brake press. The apparatus comprises a die holder including a floating adapter attachable to the movable ram of the brake press, and a pair of subplates adapted to receive the multiple brake dies in a semipermanent and prealigned arrangement to form a subassembly which can be installed into the die holder with minimum setup time. The floating adapter permits transfer of loads from the press ram to the multiple brake dies in the subassembly without also communicating undesirable bending stresses therethrough. Also, the die holder includes guides for directing the subplates along a true linear path toward and away from each other. Secondary equipment used with the brake dies can be attached directly to the subplates, thus further reducing die change setup time.