Abstract: An apparatus comprises a processing device comprising a near field communication (NFC) network interface, a memory and a processor coupled to a memory. The processing device is configured under control of the processor to connect to a host device using the NFC network interface, receive an authentication request from another device through the NFC connection with the host device and authenticate the other device using information stored in the memory. A passcode is presented to the host device responsive to a successful authentication of the other device, the passcode being utilizable to authenticate to a resource protected by the other device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing the display device (70, 80) comprises: providing a first flexible substrate (101) comprising a first and second surfaces and a second flexible substrate (102) comprising a third and fourth surfaces; joining the second surface of the first flexible substrate with the third surface of the second flexible substrate by a connecting element (11) to form a laminated structure, wherein the first surface of the first flexible substrate (101) is a first outer surface of the laminated structure, and the fourth surface of the second flexible substrate (102) is a second outer surface of the laminated structure; forming a first flexible display element layer (10a) and a second flexible display element layer (10b) respectively on the first and second outer surfaces of the laminated structure; separating the first flexible substrate (101) from the second flexible substrate (102) of the laminated structure.

Abstract: A solid housing tag and method to form the solid housing tag, the method including for example, an injection molding process. The solid housing tag has a single, continuous housing of which at least partially surrounds one or more various tag components arranged about a frame. The tag components may include a lock component and/or security component. The security component may include EAS elements, such as AM, EM, and/or RF technology elements; RFID elements; and/or benefit denial type elements.

Abstract: A transaction system combats malware and phishing-based MitM attacks on transaction processing systems by using digital signatures to integrity-protect the user-verified transaction data. With this system, a user submits a transaction from a client device (e.g., desktop web browser) over a communications channel to a server device, such as a transaction server. Before accepting the transaction, the transaction server securely delivers all relevant transaction data to a second device (e.g., the signing device), such as a smart phone, in the possession of the user. The signing device has its own distinct communication channel with the server device. The user verifies the data and the signing device creates a digital signature value for the transaction. The user submits the signature to the transaction server to confirm the transaction with the transaction server.

Abstract: A method for disposing of self-powered cards includes eradicating any identifying information from the card without damaging the power source in a manner that would allow unwanted materials to become exposed, and disposing of the power source. In one embodiment, the method includes first identifying the location of the power source. Eradication can take many forms, for example, damaging the magnetic strip (demagnetizing or cutting); obscuring information on the body of the card; and/or disabling the smart chip. Once all identifying information is eradicated without damaging the power source, the power source can be properly disposed of at a waste disposal site. The information can be removed by the owner of the information or by a facility that has security safeguards to protect the information. Because the identifying information is eradicated, any waste disposal site that disposes of power sources can be used, regardless of the sensitivity of the information.

Abstract: A housing, comprising: a substrate; a micro-arc oxide film formed on the substrate; and a plurality of grooves formed on the oxide film; wherein all or part of the oxide film is polished to present a glossy appearance, the grooves are formed on the polished region of the oxide film. A method for making housing, comprising: providing a substrate; micro-arc oxidizing the substrate to form a micro-arc oxide film on the substrate; polishing at least part of the micro-arc oxide film; and etching the polished surface of the micro-arc oxide film to form grooves in the polished surface.

Abstract: A method for making housing, comprising: providing a substrate; etching the substrate to form a plurality of grooves on a surface of the substrate; micro-arc oxidizing the substrate to form a micro-arc oxide film in the grooves and on the surface of the substrate; and polishing the micro-arc oxide film formed on the surface of the substrate. A housing, comprising: a substrate, the substrate having a plurality of grooves defined therein; and a micro-arc oxide film formed on the surface of the substrate and in the grooves; wherein the oxide film formed on the surface of the substrate is polished to present a glossy appearance.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy article includes an aluminum alloy substrate and a micro-arc oxide film formed on the aluminum alloy substrate. The micro-arc oxide film includes a transition layer gradually infiltrating into the aluminum alloy substrate, a middle dense layer formed on the transition layer, and an outer dense layer formed on the middle dense layer, the outer dense layer having a density larger than that of the middle dense layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lawn mower with a handle assembly comprising a lower frame and an upper frame which can be rotated to adjust its position with respect to the lower frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lawn mower with a handle assembly comprising a lower frame and an upper frame which can be rotated to adjust its position with respect to the lower frame.

Abstract: Optical transformer devices described herein provide a variety of area output patterns from a small light source (21). A light ejector (24) is described for transversely ejecting light injected by a light source, including a plurality of partially reflective interfaces (41) arranged along a central axis (28), the interfaces arranged so that light injected by the light source travels through each of the interfaces, the reflected light providing an area light output of the light reflected. The interfaces may utilize Fresnel reflectance or may comprise metallic or dielectric coatings. A variety of embodiments are described, such as a cylindrical configuration, a rectangular block configuration, or an N-sided polygonal configuration. In some embodiments a turning reflector (132) and polarization retarder (131) are provided to reverse the direction of light and rotate polarization on the side opposite the light source. In one embodiment, a stripe ejector (470) can be used to illuminate an LCD display.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low profile lighting apparatus that is particularly advantageous for use as a backlight for illuminating a display. The lighting apparatus includes a waveguide coupled to a light source for injecting light into the waveguide. The waveguide includes a plurality of elongate structures for ejecting light propagating within the waveguide through a predetermined surface of the waveguide. Another embodiment of the waveguide includes a central region of reduced thickness that redirects light propagating within the waveguide. The lighting apparatus has a low profile so it is particularly useful in areas of limited space.

Abstract: A multi-stage loop reactor, employed in various gas-liquid or gas-liquid-solid chemical reaction systems, which comprises a reactor body, draft tube(s) inside the reactor body, and a gas distributor at the bottom of draft tube. The draft tube can include one or more sections. The multi-stage loop reactor of the present invention has a higher mass transfer rate because the different phases are well mixed throughout the reactor, and the gas bubbles are distributed evenly everywhere. The reactor of this invention can be extensively applied in various gas-liquid or gas-liquid-solid reaction processes including the oxidization process, hydrogenation process, hydrocracking process, coal liquification process, fermentation process, hydrocarbon processing process, and biological treatment of waste water, etc.

Abstract: Optical transformer devices described herein provide a variety of area output patterns from a small light source (21). A light ejector (24) is described for transversely ejecting light injected by a light source, including a plurality of partially reflective interfaces (41) arranged along a central axis (28), the interfaces arranged so that light injected by the light source travels through each of the interfaces, the reflected light providing an area light output of the light reflected. The interfaces may utilize Fresnel reflectance or may comprise metallic or dielectric coatings. A variety of embodiments are described, such as a cylindrical configuration, a rectangular block configuration, or an N-sided polygonal configuration. In some embodiments a turning reflector (132) and polarization retarder (131) are provided to reverse the direction of light and rotate polarization on the side opposite the light source. In one embodiment, a stripe ejector (470) can be used to illuminate an LCD display.