Abstract: A digital dental mesh segmentation method and a digital dental mesh segmentation device are provided. The digital dental mesh segmentation method includes: receiving a digital dental mesh, including a plurality of teeth; inserting a tooth interface separator at a tooth interface of the digital dental mesh, the tooth interface separator being at a first location; receiving a three-dimensional movement signal and a three-dimensional rotation signal to move and rotate the tooth interface separator from the first location to a second location; and segmenting the digital dental mesh according to the tooth interface separator at the second location to obtain an independent digital teeth model.

Abstract: In a case of sending characteristic data representing a characteristic of measurement data, rather than the measurement data itself from a sensor, characteristic data suited to the connected sensor is sent. A sensor interface device (100) which is connected in a communication path between a measurement means (200) and a higher-order device (300), includes: a data acquisition means (110) for acquiring measurement data, which is data based on a physical quantity measured by the measurement means (200); a storage means (1.20) for storing the measurement data thus acquired; a learning means (130) for performing machine learning with a measurement data group stored by the storage means (120) as an input, thereby performing extraction of characteristic data, which is data representing a characteristic of the measurement data group; and a communication means (140) for sending the characteristic data extracted by the learning means (130) to the higher-order device (300).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and system for vehicle maintenance are provided. The computer-implemented method may include predicting a future vehicle location based on a vehicle location history; predicting future vehicle usage from user information, wherein the user information includes information collected from a user's social media account; identifying maintenance needs of a vehicle; and determining available times for vehicle maintenance based on the future vehicle location and the user information.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle diagnostic report from a vehicle. The processor is also configured to determine that additional information is required to diagnose a problem indicated by the report. The processor is further configured to compile instructions for a user to gather the additional information and send the instructions to the vehicle in response to determining the additional information is required.

Abstract: An example operation may include providing a value to a transport based on sensor data associated the transport.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, and devices are disclosed for providing an access restriction of a second person to a location associated with a first person in a managed environment in connection with a physiological state of the second person. For example, a method may include a processing system having a processor receiving a security plan for a first person that pertains to a second person. The security plan may define an access restriction of the second person to a location associated with the first person in a managed environment in connection with a physiological state of the second person. The processing system may further detect the second person in the managed environment, detect the physiological state of the second person, and control an automated barrier in the managed environment in accordance with the security plan to provide the access restriction when the physiological state of the second person is detected.

Abstract: A passive keyless entry (PKE) system is disclosed. The PKE includes an in-vehicle apparatus. The in-vehicle apparatus includes a control unit that is configured to measure magnetic field and compute at least one angle between two projections of the magnetic field. When the measured angle is lower than a threshold value, an authorization signal is prevented.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.

Abstract: A method of illuminating an item is disclosed. The method includes applying adhesive to the item, interspersing a taggant in the adhesive, illuminating the item with an excitation signal, sensing luminescence emitted by the taggant in response to illumination by the excitation signal, and determining the authenticity of the item based on the sensed emitted luminescence. The item can include any item benefited by authentication, and can include a postage stamp. A method of customizing an item is disclosed. This can include the steps of preparing a substrate, applying a security feature to the substrate, printing non-customized information on the substrate, receiving image information, and printing the image information on the substrate.

Abstract: A solution for authenticating an article using a fluorescence signature emitted by the article in response to ultraviolet light is described. The article can include a light activated region that includes particles that can emit fluorescent radiation in response to being radiated with ultraviolet light. The light activated region can include one or more attributes for configuring the ultraviolet light and/or the fluorescent radiation to create the fluorescence signature. An authentication system can include an ultraviolet source, a fluorescent radiation sensor and components for operating each to acquire data used to authenticate the article.

Abstract: A banknote handling apparatus includes an inlet, a first transport unit and a second transport unit which are configured to transport banknotes taken in through the inlet, a recognition unit configured to recognize each of the banknotes, a bundling stacker configured to stack any banknote recognized, by the recognition unit, as a banknote to be bundled, a non-bundling stacker configured to stack any banknote recognized, by the recognition unit, as a banknote not to be bundled, a bundling unit configured to bundle the banknotes stacked in the bundling stacker, and a dispense port through which the banknotes bundled by the bundling unit are dispensed. The bundling stacker includes only two bundling stackers, and the non-bundling stacker includes only two non-bundling stackers.

Abstract: A compact vending machine for dispensing food products is disclosed. The compact vending machine includes a lightweight housing which may be mounted on a wall and a payment system that is configured to accept non-cash payments. A power source of the compact vending machine may be an external powers source, such as a power outlet, or an internal battery. An embodiment of the compact vending machine includes a controller and a communication system that are configured to transmit status information about the compact vending machine to a network.

Abstract: Provided is a switch unit that drastically reduces the effort required to assemble a vending machine. The switch unit includes: a commodity selection part; an illumination part; a price display part; and a control part, wherein the switch unit is communicatively connected to at least one slave switch unit, and the control part includes: a position determination part configured to determine a relative position of the slave switch unit to the switch unit; and a code impartment part configured to impart a code to each of the keys of each of the switch unit and the slave switch unit on the basis of the determined relative position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.

Abstract: An automatic medication dispensing device for bottled medication includes a frame, a medication collection device and medication dispensing units; wherein: the bottled medications are arranged in a single column in the medication container; a medication outlet is set on the bottom wall at the medication discharging end of the medication container; the medication discharging mechanism includes a medication stopper and a push rod; the medication stopper is set at the medication outlet and one end of the medication stopper is hinged to the medication container, and the medication stopper has two working states of blocking the medication outlet and opening and a primary elastic element acts on the medication stopper; the drive device drives the primary pressing portion to act on the medication stopper and the secondary pressing portion acts on the first bottled medication at the medication discharging end.

Abstract: A gaming machine operable under control of a processor includes a processor for controlling the gaming machine, an interface in electronic communication with the processor and at least one set of primary reels displayed at the interface, the set of primary reels having a plurality of symbols. The gaming machine also includes at least one set of secondary reels displayed on the interface. The secondary reel has a plurality of symbols and an intersecting region. The intersecting region intersects a portion of the at least one set of primary reels. Preferably the gaming machine has four sets of primary reels having corners and a single set of secondary reels that overlaps at least one corner of each of the sets of primary reels. The sets of reels can include physical, electronic or otherwise simulated sets of reels.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for electronic gaming are disclosed. In a first aspect, a method may include generating a plurality of reel strips, where each reel strip includes a plurality of symbol display positions, and where each of the plurality of symbol display positions has a width and a height. The method may further include adding a first oversized symbol to two of the plurality of reel strips, where the first oversized symbol has an oversized width that is at least twice the width of a symbol display position. The method may further include adding a plurality of symbols to the plurality of reel strips generating a game outcome based upon the first oversized symbol and the plurality of symbols, and generating game award based upon the game outcome.

Abstract: Various embodiments concern a method for facilitating a gaming activity having specialty functionality comprising providing a grid formed by a plurality of elements and marking elements of the plurality with markings selected from a plurality of marking-types, the plurality of marking-types including a feature marking-type. A plurality of feature indicators can be positioned in the grid. Then, for each element of the plurality that is marked with the feature marking-type and positionally associated with a feature indicator of the plurality, the feature marking-type can be re-marked to a respective element of the plurality that is adjacent to the element marked with the feature marking-type and positionally associated with the feature indicator. An outcome can then be determined based on one or more combinations of the markings.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.

Abstract: [Object] To provide avoidance of a situation in which a player becomes addicted to a game. [Solution] An information providing system includes: a storage device that stores game information with respect to each player; an announcement device operable to announce information; and an information processing device communicable with the announcement device. Upon determination that the game information associated with the player exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the information processing device transmits predetermined instruction information to the announcement device. The announcement device announces information for guiding the player not to play a game, based on the predetermined instruction information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users. The apparatus may further emit a time varying signal to enhance security.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for generating graphical representations of wagering selections. A plurality of potential scoring occurrences in an event is received. A graphical representation of each of the potential scoring occurrences on a user interface is generated based on the received first data. A plurality of graphical positions corresponding to a portion of the plurality of potential scoring occurrences is selected to generate at least one graphical pathway identifying at least one wagering selection in the plurality of wagering selections for the event. During a progression of the event, a determination is made whether at least one identified wagering selection in the plurality of wagering selections for the event did not generate a winning wager, where such selection is removed from the user interface. At the conclusion of the event, a winning amount based on the plurality of selected graphical positions is displayed.

Abstract: A randomized initial condition gaming system including a gambling game and an entertainment game, where the system applies a randomized initial condition that: triggers a random number generator of gambling game to generate at least one initial condition random value; communicate at least one initial condition that triggers generation of an initial condition within an entertainment game gameplay session, where: the initial condition setting is based upon at least one initial condition random value; at least one payout parameter is determined upon the generation of an initial condition; and communicate a gambling event occurrence detected from the entertainment game that triggers a wager.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to providing players of an online game the option of performing one or more activities external to the online game instead of spend virtual currency to accomplish a specific action in the game. This option is presented through an interface that creates and displays separate “offer walls” for separation actions in the game. The activities may thematically correspond to the type of action the player wants to perform.

Abstract: A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing improvements to feature games played on slot machines or other gaming machines. A bonus symbol feature game selection is provided that determines multiple feature games to be made available for the player by a player selection. The games made available are determined at least in part based on the base game result. A wheel enhancement feature game is provided in which a wheel is modified with various types of persistent modifications selected by player picks. The enhancements accumulate until a wheel spin is achieved, building excitement with the player. Chances of achieving a wheel spin may also be altered by the persistent modifications.

Abstract: A gaming machine. A memory stores a first set of symbols including first, second, and third symbols, and a second set of replacement symbols. A symbol selector selects symbols from the set of symbols, displays the selected symbols, and selects a replacement symbol to replace a selected third symbol in response to the third symbol being selected. A value assigner randomly assigns a prize value to a selected first symbol. An outcome evaluator determines if the selected symbols include a defined number of first symbols, and triggers a feature game when a defined number of first symbols are selected. Until an end condition is met in the feature game, the symbol selector causes the display to retain a selected first symbol, remove a selected second symbol, and replace the removed second symbol with a symbol selected from the feature game set of symbols.

Abstract: Some embodiments include receiving, by a computing device from a player, a wager defined by outcomes of a plurality of parlays, in which each parlay includes a respective plurality of games. Some embodiments include for each parlay of the plurality of parlays, determining, by the computing device, whether an outcome of the parlay is a winning outcome for the player based on outcomes of the respective plurality of games. Some embodiments include determining, by the computing device, whether the wager is a winning wager based on a number of winning outcomes for the player determined from the plurality of parlays.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of (and system for) operating instances of a game having a plurality of game positions that can be occupied by players, such as a poker-type game. The method comprises assigning a player a plurality of weights relating to game positions, where each weight indicates a bias towards placement of the player at a game position. When a player has played in a first game at a given position, the weights are updated to indicate an altered bias towards placement at each position. The player is then assigned to a second game based on the updated weights.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a display system, player input system, and processor programmed or otherwise operable to perform a number of operations through the gaming machine hardware to provide a player-interactive feature. The gaming machine is adapted to operate in a base game state in which a base set of symbol locations is populated with game symbols responsive to a play initiation input from the player input system. The gaming machine is also controlled to activate a bonus input device while the gaming machine is in the base game state, and to place the gaming machine in a bonus state in response to a player actuation of the activated bonus input device. In response to a play initiation input while the gaming machine is in the bonus game state, two or more bonus game sets of symbol locations are populated with game symbols for that respective play initiation input.

Abstract: A checkout system includes a plurality of settlement apparatuses and a registration apparatus. The registration apparatus includes a scanner, a storage unit, a communication interface, and a processor. The processor controls the scanner, the storage unit and the communication interface to identify a commodity corresponding to a scanned code, generate the settlement information, and transmit the settlement information to a selected one of the plurality of settlement apparatuses. The selected one of the plurality of settlement apparatuses determines, with respect to itself, whether a settlement processing is currently being performed and whether a settlement processing was completed within a preceding predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A mass notification terminal may have a data parser and decoder connected to a communications terminal. Announcements may be transmitted to the communications terminal in the form of linguistic symbols and commands using low bandwidth and low power protocol transmissions. Push transmissions conserve bandwidth. An abstraction of an audio announcement may be transmitted for use with a speech synthesizer. The abstraction may be linguistic symbols such as phenomes, text, or may identify pre-stored clips. The system may provide announcement confirmation. The system may take advantage of communication protocols that have message size limitations. The announcements may be sent in one or more message transmissions. When an announcement is composed of multiple messages, using message sequence numbers and announcement identifications may facilitate grouping and arranging of the messages that make up the announcement.

Abstract: A vehicle messaging method (600) and system (100) can include any number of data sources (101-103), an interface (104) that formats messages and addresses from the data sources, and a corresponding number of messaging servers (111-113) that receive targeted messages intended for a predetermined subset of subscribers associated with a vehicle identification number (VIN). Each messaging server can include a corresponding controller (121-123) programmed to assign (604) targeted messages to a predetermined channel and encode (606) the addresses of the targeted messages to the predetermined subset of subscribers using a VIN or portion thereof. The controller can be further programmed to transfer (608) the targeted messages and addresses to a satellite uplink (107) and satellite (110) via a messaging uplink interface (106) for retransmission and reception by a plurality of selective call receivers 109 addressable individually using a predetermined VIN or portion thereof.

Abstract: A lighting device or an apparatus for use with a light source has one or more sensors, intelligence in the form of programmed processors and communication capabilities. Each sensor is configured to monitor one or more conditions external to a lighting device not directly related to operational performance of the respective lighting device. Programming provides a standardized interface to enable processing of sensed conditions from sensors of different types.

Abstract: An alert system, for alerting aid responders and to guide them to a residence, and having a bulb having a globe portion containing a plurality of low voltage response lights, a base portion attached to the globe containing a plurality of response circuits and connectable to a domestic conventional power supply and adapted to activate the response lights, fastening means on the base portion whereby it is adapted to be received in a conventional domestic electrical lamp receptacle, and, a radio frequency remote controller adapted to communicate with the response circuits in the base portion operable to activate the low voltage response lights, and a smoke detector having wireless connection with the alert system.

Abstract: Exemplary approaches herein provide a barbed tape and security sensor assembly. In one approach, a barbed tape and security sensor assembly includes a vibration detection system including a sensor wire and a sensor housing, the sensor wire configured to be secured to a barrier for detecting vibration in the barrier. The barbed tape and security sensor assembly further includes a barbed tape directly coupled to the sensor housing or the sensor wire by a bracket.

Abstract: A merchandise security device is provided. The merchandise security device may include a base configured to be attached to a support surface. The base includes an alarm circuit and a tether, and the tether is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the base and to be coupled to one or more items of merchandise. The alarm circuit is configured to detect removal of the base from the support surface, cutting of the tether, and/or removal of the tether. In addition, the security device includes a lock mechanism configured to lock to the tether for securing the one or more items of merchandise to the tether, wherein one or more items of merchandise are removable from the tether when the lock mechanism is unlocked.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems and methods for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system may also include a cable connected to the sensor and at least one optical transceiver for defining a sense loop between the cable and the sensor.

Abstract: Examples of systems and method track a location of an asset within a space using an asset tag location estimation system, track movement of a selected user, or user's mobile device, using a positioning system, and associate the tracked asset with the selected user, or user's mobile device, based on a determination of a trajectory of the asset and the mobile device. Trajectories of the user/mobile device and the asset tag may be determined by a backend server. The trajectory of the selected user/mobile device and the trajectory of the asset tag are compared by the backend server to determine a correspondence between the respective trajectories based on a predetermined correspondence criteria. The determined correspondence indicates that a user of the corresponding mobile device is moving the asset. In response to the determined correspondence, the backend server associates the asset tag to the selected user/mobile device in a database.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for monitoring personal protection equipment compliance. A method comprises receiving, by a user identification mobile device, information from a sensor attached to a personal protection equipment (PPE) associated with a user, determining whether the PPE is in use or not based on the received information, sending a communication from the user identification mobile device to a supervisor console, and displaying information included in the communication by a supervisor console. When it is determined that a required PPE device is inactive, corrective action is taken by a supervisor.

Abstract: A method for behavior monitoring using a wearable detector is described. The method includes detecting a force of a patient action using the detector worn by the patient. The patient action is characterized as a behavior based on a location of the detector; and a frequency of the force, a magnitude of the force, a direction of the force and/or one or more threshold values. A determination is made as to whether to transmit a notification based at least in part on the behavior characterized. In response to a determination to transmit a notification, the notification is transmitted. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes an identification transmitter that transmits an identification signal associated with a patient and a location tracking system having a plurality of identification receivers arranged in a care facility that receive the identification signal from the identification transmitter, wherein the location tracking system determines a patient location within a care facility based on a location of receipt of the identification signal. The patient monitoring system further includes an activity tracking module executable to receive at least one activity threshold for the patient and the patient location, and to determine a patient activity indicator based on the patient location. The activity tracking module is further executable to generate an activity alert based on a comparison between the patient activity indicator and the activity threshold.

Abstract: Heat pump system (100) comprising a heat medium circuit (210,220,230,240,250,310,320,410,420,430,440,450,460) in turn comprising at least three heat exchanging means (314,315,315,422,433,452) between the heat medium and a respective heat source or sink selected from outdoor air, a water body, the ground, indoor air, pool water or tap water, a valve means (311,312,313,421,431,451) arranged to selectively direct the heat medium to at least two of said heat exchanging means, and a control means (500).

Abstract: According to some embodiments, sewer alarm devices and apparatus are provided for detecting the presence of liquid within a pipe. In some embodiments, the devices and apparatus include a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, and a probe housing, extending from the bottom portion of the housing to a bottom surface area of the probe housing and sized to fit within an interior of a wye connector, the wye connector having an interior extending into an interior of the pipe. At least a first probe is disposed within the probe housing and exposed to an area between the bottom surface area of the probe housing and the interior of the pipe.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for providing reminders. A system for providing reminders comprises a communication device configured to receive location information associated with a tracker coupled to an item, a movement pattern database, and a control circuit. The control circuit being configured to: track a current movement pattern of the tracker based on the location information received via the communication device, select an expected movement pattern from the movement pattern database based on the location information associated with the tracker, compare the current movement pattern of the tracker with the expected movement pattern, and generate an alert based on detecting a deviation from the expected movement pattern.

Abstract: A therapeutic event such as administering a medication is established. A trigger is established for the therapeutic event, the trigger being a status of some condition. A determination is made as to whether the trigger is present. A prompt is established for the therapeutic event. If the trigger is present, the prompt is delivered to a subject such as a patient. A determination is able to be made as to whether the prompt is delivered, and/or whether the therapeutic event is executed by the subject.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for alerting an emergency responder to an emergency, which includes a processor obtaining data from at least one sensor, determining, that the data indicates an emergency condition, based on the determining, obtaining location information and a unique identifier, and communicating the location information and the unique identifier to a node via a network connection.

Abstract: In order to detect a behavioral state of an evacuee in a facility and provide, for an evacuee, an evacuation instruction according to the behavioral state, the present invention provides an evacuation guidance system including: a storage means; an analysis control means for acquiring pressure data generated by at least one pressure sensor installed on an evacuation route in a facility and storing the pressure data in the storage means, and also for comparing a plurality of pieces of the pressure data generated in a verification time period, analyzing a temporal change in the pressure data, and analyzing a state of a person located on the pressure sensor; and an evacuation instruction means for generating evacuation instruction information based on an analysis result of the analysis control means.

Abstract: Techniques are described for handling an event where a control panel or an alarm signaling device is tampered with or destroyed by a disablement tactic, e.g., a “crash and smash intrusion.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed that, in some aspects, provide for the determination of alarm events or non-alarm events based on data received from various sensors monitoring one or more entry points of a premises. Non-alarm events may, for example, include a seismic event or a knock event. Determining whether the data received from the various sensors is an alarm or non-alarm event may be based on data received from two or more sensors monitoring two or more entry points of the premises. Further, data related to the non-alarm event that occurred at the premise may be compared to data related to non-alarm events that occurred at other premises and, based on the comparison, one or more authorities may be alerted to the non-alarm event.