Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a host system comprising a processor, one or more external input/output (I/O) ports, a chipset communicatively coupled to the processor and including an I/O port controller, the I/O port controller interfacing between the processor and the one or more external I/O ports, and a management controller communicatively coupled to the processor configured to provide out-of-band management of the information handling system, and further configured to communicate a port security policy to a component of the chipset such that the I/O port controller dynamically enables and disables, independent of an operating state of the host system, individual ones of the one or more external I/O ports in accordance with the port security policy.

Abstract: A combination magnetic-stripe card reader with integrated contact-less chip card read/write functions, a direct replacement for a standard player tracking magnetic-stripe card reader installed in slot machines. It is a form, fit and function for existing player tracking readers, having the same front panel appearance, the same physical envelope, using the same mounting method, using the same cable connections and operating in the identical manner. The combined functions requires two command sets and a method to distinguish between them, the legacy command set of the existing reader to be replaced which is typically strings of American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) eight bit characters with a line terminator character and the contact-less chip card requiring the ability to send and receive all possible eight bit values with varying length commands and not having a dedicated character value to indicate the end of a command.

Abstract: An industrial vehicle comprising a tag reader, a reader module, and a diagnostic tag, wherein the diagnostic tag is coupled to the industrial truck within a read range of the tag reader. The reader module and the tag reader cooperate to identify the diagnostic tag and individual tags of a tag layout and the reader module discriminates between the individual tags of the tag layout and the diagnostic tag and the individual tags of the tag layout, correlates an identified individual tag of the tag layout with tag data, correlates an identified diagnostic tag with operation of the tag reader, and generates a missing tag signal if the diagnostic tag is not identified or the operation of the tag reader is not within specified operating parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe RFID systems that include multiple RFID tag readers that each use a different frequency to communicate with an RFID tag. For example, each of the tag readers may transmit a tag query command using different modulated frequencies. In one embodiment, the RFID tag includes multiple receivers each tuned to one of the different frequencies generated by the tag readers. For example, one receiver in the tag is tuned to receive 200 MHz signals while another receiver is tuned to receive 900 MHz signals. To provide location information, the RFID tag compares power values associated with the received signals to determine which of the RFID tag readers is closest to the tag. The RFID tag conveys this location information to the tag readers by selecting one of the frequencies of the tag readers to use when generating a reply message.

Abstract: An electronic tag reading device includes an antenna for transmitting wireless signals to an electronic tag to initiate reading of information stored in the electronic tag. An electronic tag reader is electrically coupled to the antenna to supply signals to the antenna and receive signals from the antenna that are used in reading the information stored in the electronic tag. A moveable stage is configured to move the antenna during a reading process for reading the information from the electronic tag. A speed controller is configured to change a speed of the moveable stage during the reading process.

Abstract: An RFID apparatus for communicating with RFID transponders in accordance with an RFID protocol is provided that has an antenna, an RFID transceiver for emitting and receiving RFID signals with the aid of the antenna and has a control unit that is configured to encode RFID information into an RFID signal in accordance with an RFID protocol or to read said information from the RFID signal and to determine at least one spatial and/or speed parameter of an RFID transponder with reference to the RFID signal. The control unit is further configured to read container transponders and object transponders and to associate an object transponders with a container transponder with reference to the respective spatial and/or speed parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking medical articles located in a container includes a hybrid isolated magnetic dipole (“IMD”) probe that provides an activating EM energy RF field having a magnetic near field at least as great as the electric near field, both of which cover the entire interior of the container. The probe comprises a main element having capacitive coupling across at least one slot and spacing above a ground plane to thereby form an isolated electric field and an equally strong or stronger magnetic field that fills the interior of the container to activate RFID tags therein. A dual system is provided for larger containers. A dynamic impedance tuning system controls the probe impedance for increased efficiency in transferring power to the interior of the container. Beam steering is provided with the IMD probe.

Abstract: A location based situation awareness system comprises: an antenna located on the processing machine, the antenna is configured to generate a wireless field; an interrogator coupled to the antenna; an identification tag located on the mobile device, the interrogator is configured to scan the identification tag in the wireless field; a data collector located on the processing machine, the data collector is configured to collect a real-time data of the processing machine; and a broker server coupled to the interrogator and the data collector, the broker server is configured to update the real-time data of the processing machine into the mobile device having the identification tag in the wireless field.

Abstract: Signal detection and recognition employees coordinated illumination and capture of images under to facilitate extraction of a signal of interest. Pulsed illumination of different colors facilitates extraction of signals from color channels, as well as improved signal to noise ratio by combining signals of different color channels. The successive pulsing of different color illumination appears white to the user, yet facilitates signal detection, even for lower cost monochrome sensors, as in barcode scanning and other automatic identification equipment.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention for which protection is sought there is provided reader apparatus for reading an identification code carried by a surface feature device, the surface feature device having a plurality of respective surface feature portions each provided at respective lateral locations over a lateral surface at one of a plurality of predetermined distances from a lateral reference plane, the apparatus comprising a light source and a light detector, the apparatus being configured to direct light from the light source onto the respective surface feature portions of the surface feature device and to detect by means of the detector light scattered by the respective surface feature portions, the detector being configured to output a detector signal indicative of the intensity of light incident thereon, the apparatus being configured to generate a reader signal responsive to the distance of each of the respective surface feature portions of the surface feature device from the reference plane in depende

Abstract: A tooling system may comprise a tool scanner, a tool database, and a user interface device. The tool scanner may be configured to scan a tool identifier on a tool. The tool database may have tool information associated with the tool identifier. The user interface device may be in communication with the tool scanner and the tool database. The user interface device may receive tool information from the tool database in response to the scan by the tool scanner, concurrently display a tool issue description and a tool issue image from the tool information of the tool database, receive a tool area selection with respect to the tool issue image, and provide access to a tool issue history from the tool database in response to the tool area selection.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification module including a fingerprint feature extraction device, a first processor and a power controller is provided. The fingerprint feature extraction device is configured to extract a fingerprint feature data. The first processor is coupled to the fingerprint feature extraction device. The first processor is configured to receive the fingerprint feature data. The power controller is coupled to the first processor and a power source system of an electrical device. The first processor verifies the fingerprint feature data based on a first fingerprint feature database, and determines whether to output a confirm signal to the power controller according to a verification result of the fingerprint feature data, such that the power controller activates the power source system according to the confirm signal, where the electrical device has a biometric framework. In addition, a fingerprint identification method is also provided.

Abstract: A sensing read-out circuit includes an amplifier circuit that converts a charge output from a sensing line of a sensor into a first voltage, another amplifier circuit that converts a charge output from another sensing line into a second voltage, another amplifier circuit that generates a first amplified voltage by amplifying a difference between the first voltage and the second voltage, an analog-to-digital converter that converts the first amplified voltage into a digital signal, a first mixer that generates a second mixed signal by mixing the first digital signal and an in-phase clock signal, a second mixer that generates a second mixed signal by mixing the first digital signal and a quadrature-phase clock signal, a first filter that generates an in-phase signal by performing low-pass filtering on the first mixed signal, and a second filter that generates a quadrature-phase signal by performing low-pass filtering on the second mixed signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a fingerprint sensor configured to generate first-direction sensing data and second-direction sensing data by sensing a fingerprint image in a first direction and a second direction, respectively, which is perpendicular to the first direction; a differential sensing circuit configured to generate first-direction first differential data and second-direction first differential data by performing a differential operation on the first-direction sensing data and the second-direction sensing data, respectively; and a fingerprint processing circuit configured to generate first-direction second differential data and second-direction second differential data by performing a differential operation on the first-direction first differential data and the second-direction first differential data, respectively, and generate fingerprint data by adding the first-direction second differential data and the second-direction second differential data.

Abstract: A biometric apparatus including a light emitting device, an image capture device, a band pass filter, and a light scattering layer is provided. The light emitting device is used to emit a sensing light having a first wavelength range. The band pass filter is disposed on the image capture device. The light scattering layer is disposed on the band pass filter. A portion of any light having the first wavelength range is able to pass through the band pass filter, and the band pass filter is able to reflect a portion of any light having a second wavelength range. The first wavelength range and the second wavelength range are different.

Abstract: A fingerprint detection liquid that makes it possible to recover clear fingerprints from wet objects and various other objects without adjustment of concentration and composition. The fingerprint detection liquid includes not only pigment particles and a silicone but also a cationic surfactant and an ionizing liquid that ionizes the cationic surfactant. The cationic surfactant preferably includes octyldimethylethylammonium ethylsulfate.

Abstract: The disclosed invention pertains to latent fingerprint development, in general, on absorbent surfaces, and more specifically, to make visible latent finger print images of friction ridge material on porous surfaces thereby facilitating comparison of evidence with known finger print images. The preferred embodiment utilizes a contact dry ninhydrin treatment of porous surfaces which are heated by external electromagnetic radiation, such as that obtained from an ordinary microwave oven, to elicit fingerprint images visible without the need for organic solvents or alternate light sources.

Abstract: A method for assembling the fingerprint identification module is provided. Firstly, a protective cover and a fingerprint sensing element are combined together. Then, the fingerprint sensing element is placed on the circuit board. Then, a triggering element is placed on the circuit board. Then, an adhesive thickness is obtained according to a predetermined thickness and the thicknesses of the protective cover, the fingerprint sensing element, the triggering element and the circuit board. Then, an adhesive film corresponding to the adhesive thickness is placed on the circuit board. Since the appropriate adhesive film is selected according to the demand, the thickness of the fingerprint identification module is substantially identical to the predetermined thickness.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, and may comprise a housing, a touch screen module, and a processor. The housing may include a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite the first direction, and a side member including a side surface surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface and the second surface. The touch screen module may be exposed through at least a part of the first surface. The processor may be located in the housing and electrically coupled to the touch screen module. In the electronic device, at least a part of the first surface may be a display area, and at least a part of the display area may be a fingerprint sensing area.

Abstract: A reading device and a reading method for a fingerprint sensor are provided. The reading device includes a switching circuit, a plurality of analog front end (AFE) circuits and a calculation circuit. The switching circuit is coupled to a plurality of pixel units of the fingerprint sensor. The AFE circuits are coupled to the switching circuit. The calculation circuit is coupled to the AFE circuits for calculating a plurality of pixel data of the pixel units. For a first pixel unit among the pixel units, the calculation circuit reads the first pixel unit by using different AFE circuits among the AFE circuits, so as to obtain a plurality of first original sensing values of the first pixel unit. The calculation circuit calculates the pixel data of the first pixel unit according to the plurality of first original sensing values.

Abstract: Aspects may relate to a device to authenticate a user that comprises a processor and a sensor. The processor coupled to the sensor may be configured to: receive at least one fingerprint scan from the sensor inputted by the user during an enrollment process to define a fingerprint password, the at least one fingerprint scan including one or more partial fingerprint scans from a same finger or different fingers of the user; and authenticates the user based upon the defined fingerprint password inputted through the sensor by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for identifying a fake fingerprint includes a housing, a prism, a first light source unit, a second light source unit, a sensor unit and a control unit. The prism is disposed in the internal space of the housing. The first light source unit irradiates light in the internal space to allow the light to pass through the prism. The second light source unit irradiates light to allow the light not to pass the prism. The sensor unit acquires a first image through the first light source unit and a second image through the second light source unit. The control unit identifies a fake fingerprint on the basis of a result acquired by comparing the first image and the second image. The housing includes a light irradiating unit that fixes and supports the second light source unit to form a predetermined angle with the fingerprint contact surface.

Abstract: A method for identity verification is provided. The method includes: collecting a target fingerprint for the identity verification; acquiring a fingerprint verification rule corresponding to a security level of the identity verification; performing a verification of the target fingerprint based on the fingerprint verification rule; and confirming that the identity verification is successful when the target fingerprint is verified.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, systems and methods aggregating video content and adjusting the aggregate video content according to a training model. The adjusted aggregate video content comprises a first subset of the images and does not comprise a second subset of the images. The first subset of the images is determined by the training model based on a plurality of categories corresponding to a plurality of events. The illustrative embodiments also include presenting the adjusted aggregate video content and receiving identifications for the first subset of the images in the aggregate video content. Further, the illustrative embodiments include adjusting the training model according to the identifications and providing the adjusted training model to a network device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In various examples there is an image combiner comprising a memory storing two or more frames being images depicting the same scene; and at least one processor. The memory holds instructions executable by the processor to select at least one of the frames and designate it as a reference frame and to designate the other frames as target frames. The instructions align the target frames to the reference frame and compute an output image by combining the reference frame and the aligned target frames. The process of selecting the reference frame comprises any one or more of: local analysis of characteristics of the frames, face detection, smile detection, object detection, computing signal to noise ratio of individual frames, use of sensor data from at least one non-camera sensor.

Abstract: A learning sample collector is configured to collect learning samples which have been classified into respective classes through N-classes discrimination (N is a natural number of 3 or more). A classifier is configured to reclassify the learning samples collected by the learning sample collector into classes applied to M-classes discrimination, where M is smaller than N (M is a natural number of 2 or more and is less than N). A learner is configured to learn a discriminator for performing the M-classes discrimination on a basis of the learning samples reclassified by the classifier.

Abstract: In multilevel clustering for a face recognition process, the first stage clustering is performed on each computing node, using the first x vector coefficients. From the resulting k clusters created in the first stage, a limited number of clusters are selected on which the second stage clustering is performed, using the next y vector coefficients. The search for a matching image is then limited to these selected clusters. Computational costs are reduced at the first stage clustering by using just the first x vector coefficients. Computational costs for the second stage clustering are also reduced by performing the second stage only with the limited number of clusters on a limited number of computing nodes. In this manner, the overall computational costs in the face recognition process is significantly reduced while maintaining a desired level of accuracy.

Abstract: In multilevel clustering for a face recognition process, the first stage clustering is performed on each computing node, using the first x vector coefficients. From the resulting k clusters created in the first stage, a limited number of clusters are selected on which the second stage clustering is performed, using the next y vector coefficients. The search for a matching image is then limited to these selected clusters. Computational costs are reduced at the first stage clustering by using just the first x vector coefficients. Computational costs for the second stage clustering are also reduced by performing the second stage only with the limited number of clusters on a limited number of computing nodes. In this manner, the overall computational costs in the face recognition process is significantly reduced while maintaining a desired level of accuracy.

Abstract: A play segment extraction method or a play segment extraction device extracts a play segment of sports recorded in a sports video using a processor. The processor identifies a referee in a sports video, estimates a posture of the identified referee, estimates an operation of the referee from the estimated posture, and extracts a play segment, based on the estimated operation of the referee. Thereby, it is possible to accurately extract the play segment.

Abstract: A direction discrimination device includes: an extraction unit configured to extract pieces of feature information from an image of a person, each of the pieces of feature information representing a feature of corresponding one of portions of the person; and a discrimination unit configured to discriminate a direction of the person based on the pieces of feature information. The discrimination unit is configured to weight first feature information which is feature information of a portion that is likely to have a difference in the feature between a first direction and a second direction range, more than second feature information which is feature information of a portion that is less likely to have a difference, in determination of the direction of the person. The second direction range not includes the first direction and includes a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: To determine the state of a subject person with a simple structure, an image determining device includes: an imaging unit that captures an image from a first direction, the image including the subject person; a first detector that detects size information from the image, the size information being about the subject person in the first direction; a second detector that detects position-related information, the position-related information being different from the information detected by the first detector; and a determining unit that determines the state of the subject person, based on a result of the detection performed by the first detector and a result of the detection performed by the second detector.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method (200) for generating a signed electronic document, the method comprising: identifying (210) one or more predetermined features in document content data, wherein the document content data forms at least part of an electronic document to be signed; selecting (210), based on the one or more identified features, one or more routines from a plurality of routines, where at least one of the one or more routines defines supplementary information associated with one or more predetermined features; performing (230) the selected one or more routines to provide at a user interface a representation of the supplementary information, where the representation of the supplementary information is in addition to a representation of the electronic document at the user interface; receiving (240) a signature of a user at the user interface; and generating (250) the signed electronic document by associating the electronic document with the signature.

Abstract: A Continuous Verification process (CVP) utilizes a field-fillable document conversion process to, among other things, analyze pertinent metrics, regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and/or specifications outlined or contained in any document to define a “rules set” and then compares real-time entries (inputs) that were identified in the converted document to the rules, during any procedural execution of the document. Converted documents are known as a Continuous Verification Worksheet (CVW). After conversion, any metric, regulatory guideline or specification identified in the document not matching the metric, regulatory guideline or specification inputted during a CVW operational procedure, may halt or fail the procedure until the metric, regulatory guideline or specification can be qualified to match the specified CVW document requirement(s).

Abstract: A comparison system includes a portable terminal including image capturing unit configured to capture a comparison image of a predetermined comparison region of a comparison object; and a server including comparison unit configured to compare the comparison object with a registered object on the basis of a statistical value for the luminance value of pixels in a registered image of the registered object, the pixels of the registered image existing at pixel positions corresponding to pixel positions estimated to be generating specular reflection in the comparison image captured by the portable terminal.

Abstract: A method of authentication using surface paper texture includes steps of capturing a topographic pattern image of a surface of a region of interest of the paper artifact and extracting a plurality of specific features from the captured topographic pattern image. The method further identifies the location of the specific features of the paper artifact from the captured topographic pattern image. A bit map of the identified location of the specific features is generated. Then, a reference image of a reference bit map printed on the region of interest of the paper artifact is captured. Finally, the method compares the generated bit map with the captured reference bit map to generate a score. The score of the comparison determines the level of authentication. The method provides an offline method of authentication.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a compact, mobile apparatus for iris image acquisition, adapted to address effects of ocular dominance in the subject and to guide positioning of the subject's iris for the image acquisition. The apparatus may include a sensor for acquiring an iris image from a subject. A compact mirror may be oriented relative to a dominant eye of the subject, and sized to present an image of a single iris to the subject when the apparatus is positioned at a suitable distance for image acquisition. The mirror may assist the subject in positioning the iris for iris image acquisition. The mirror may be positioned between the sensor and the iris during iris image acquisition, and transmit a portion of light reflected off the iris to the sensor.

Abstract: An image processing system includes: an analysis unit configured to obtain information indicating a degree of curvature of a retina from a tomographic image of an eye to be examined; and an obtaining unit configured to obtain a category of the eye to be examined based on an analysis result.

Abstract: A method and device for detecting an overhead cable from an aerial vessel, for instance from a helicopter in motion, and specifically for use in a landing preparing procedure. The method includes providing, from a camera arranged in the aerial vessel, a plurality of images of an area beneath the aerial vessel when the aerial vessel is in motion; detecting lines in the images; determining if the lines represent lines at ground level or lines at a level above ground level; and determining if a line at a level above ground level represents a possible overhead cable. The step of detecting lines in the images may include a modified SUSAN algorithm. The step of determining if the lines represent lines at ground level or lines above ground level may include parallax calculation.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for downloading targeted object recognition modules that are selected from a library of candidate targeted object recognition modules based on various signals. In some implementations, an object recognition client may be operated to facilitate object recognition for a robot. It may download targeted object recognition module(s). Each targeted object recognition module may facilitate inference of an object type or pose of an observed object. The targeted object module(s) may be selected from a library of targeted object recognition modules based on various signals, such as a task to be performed by the robot. The object recognition client may obtain vision data capturing at least a portion of an environment in which the robot operates. The object recognition client may determine, based on the vision data and the downloaded object recognition module(s), information about an observed object in the environment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a real-time communication terminal, method and tool that can be connected by unilateral calls, wherein the real-time communication terminal receives a connection request from a trusted user; automatically initiates an IP communication with a trusted user in response to receiving a connection request from a trusted user and automatically issuing a response to the connection request; in the IP communication with the trusted user, the acquired video and audio are sent to the trusted user, and at least the audio from the trusted user is received. Compared with the prior art, the invention automatically enhances the communication experience between the trusted user and the monitored side by enhancing the communication experience of the trusted user by responding to the connection request of the trusted user automatically through the communication terminal that can be connected by unilateral calls.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for automatic monitoring and autonomic response. The device comprises: a video capture unit, used for capturing and transmitting video in real time; an audio capture unit, used for capturing and transmitting audio in real time; a processing device, used for responding to received video and audio; a processing device, used for responding to the received video and audio, recognizing contents of the video and audio, and issuing instruction; and, a responder, used for receiving the instruction and responding according to the instruction. Compared with the prior art, the present invention allows a camera monitoring system to process automatically and respond autonomically when a certain scenario is monitored, while obviating the need for human intervention.

Abstract: Aspects relate to methods, systems, and devices for monitoring unmanned vehicles. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a captured image of an observed unmanned vehicle, the captured image including measured data, comparing the measured data with an unmanned vehicle database, determining a status of the observed unmanned vehicle, and generating an indicator regarding the status of the observed unmanned vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for determining a complex situation according to the time flow of events occurring in each device. In a method for determining a complex situation according to an embodiment of the present invention, a current situation is determined by detecting events occurring in devices and referring to a complex situation determination rule. The complex situation determination rule is a rule in which the current situation is mapped according to the events, which have occurred in the devices, and time intervals between the events. The present invention enables a more reliable determination of the current situation by complexly considering not only the events occurring in the devices but also time intervals between the events.

Abstract: According to a situation confirmation system and method in which image data 311 of a surveillance camera is correlated with additional information 212, the additional information 212 related to the image data 311 of a surveillance camera 3 is added to the image data 311, and a portion or all of the additional information is correlated with the image data according to a purpose of use. The image data 311 and the additional information 212 are correlated to enable confirmation of situation, and to realize expansion of range of use of the image data by analyzing the correlation.

Abstract: A checkout lane management system is described that uses object recognition to detect whether one or more items is under a shopping cart during a customer checkout process. The checkout lane management system may comprise one or more of cameras for collecting a stream of images focused on a checkout lane. The checkout lane management system may also comprise one or more of a display device and a speaker device as part of a checkout lane device for displaying a BOB indicator or sounding the BOB indicator.

Abstract: A route inspection system includes one or more processors configured to identify a reference location in sensor data provided by one or more sensors onboard a vehicle system. The reference location is identified along a route being traveled by the vehicle system. The one or more processors also are configured to identify a location of interest in subsequent sensor data provided by the one or more sensors. The location of interest identified along the route being traveled by the vehicle system. The one or more processors also are configured to determine a degree of curvature in the route based on a difference between the reference location and the location of interest.

Abstract: To detect a distant object that may become an obstacle to a traveling destination of a moving vehicle or the like more accurately than the conventional, there is provided a detecting device, a program used in the detecting device, and a detecting method using the detecting device, where the detecting device includes: an acquisition section for acquiring two or more images captured in two or more imaging devices provided at different heights; and a detection section for detecting a rising portion of an identical object toward the imaging devices based on a difference between the lengths of the identical object in the height direction in the two or more images.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a vehicle that is in an autonomous operating mode and is located in a parking facility. In the method, a check is performed to determine whether one or multiple persons are located in the interior of the vehicle, and one or multiple actions are performed as a function of the check. A corresponding device and a computer program are also described.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are disclosed that comprise capturing first image data of a person's face using at least one sensor responsive in a band of infrared wavelengths and capturing second image data of the person's face using the at least one sensor responsive in a band of visible wavelengths; extracting image features in the image data and detecting face regions; applying a similarity analysis to image feature edge maps extracted from the first and the second image data; and recognizing a presence of a live face image after regions found in the first image data pass a facial features classifier. Upon recognizing the presence of the live face image, additional operations can include verifying the identity of the person as an authorized person and granting the person access to a resource.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for actively illuminating and capturing images of an object, such as a driver of a vehicle to reduce glare. The system includes a video imaging camera orientated to generate images of the subject object (e.g., eye(s)) in successive video frames. The system also includes first and second light sources operable to illuminate the object one at a time. The system further includes a processor for processing the image by performing a functional operation to reduce glare in the image. The system may remove glare caused by the illuminators and by external energy sources.