Abstract: A method of verifying a user for transportation purposes is disclosed. The method may include using a communication apparatus to detect a face of the user. The method may include using the communication apparatus to instruct the user to perform a specific action, to validate that the specific action is performed by the user, to extract a frame from the specific action to use as an image, to obtain image parameters from the frame and to use the communication apparatus to send the image to a server for the server to determine whether the image is a genuine face by comparing the image parameters of the image with parameters in a database to obtain a comparison result and to use the comparison result to determine if the user should be verified.

Abstract: The present disclosure features an information processing method that is executed by one or more computers, the information processing method including: acquiring biological information of each of a plurality of persons; on the basis of the acquired biological information and for each of at least one target person of the plurality of persons, deriving a degree of empathy between a reference person of the plurality of persons and that target person; generating empathy presentation information that indicates the degree of empathy of each of the at least one derived target person according to a mode of presentation of the degree of empathy; and outputting the generated empathy presentation information.

Abstract: A method, performed by an augmented reality device, for providing a guide for user activity, includes: obtaining, from a server of a policy provider, a policy comprising at least one activity about at least one of a location, a time, a space, or an object; inputting an image obtained through a camera to an artificial intelligence model, and recognizing, from the image, at least one activity of a user interacting with at least one of a location, a time, a space, or an object by using the artificial intelligence model; determining a policy performance level of the user by comparing the recognized at least one activity of the user with the at least one activity in the policy; and outputting, based on the policy performance level, a graphic user interface (UI) for providing the guide for the user activity on the policy.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device arranged to be unlocked using a fingerprint. The electronic device includes a touch pad, a processor and an operation system. The touch pad acquires fingerprint data within sequential multiple time intervals, respectively. The processor recognizes a fingerprint of each time interval according to the fingerprint data. Upon a sequence and an operating feature of multiple fingerprints matching a predetermined condition, the processor controls the operation system to unlock the electronic device.

Abstract: A clock device is in communication with a remote computing device that is configured to adjust the time of a countdown and define an adjusted time value. The remote device communicates the adjusted time to the clock device, which automatically displays the adjusted time on a screen. The adjusted time is further communicated to a cloud server via API. The adjusted time is accessible by authorized third parties for display or broadcast. Accordingly, a user may adjust and track a countdown and may define an official time that is automatically displayed to a variety of end-users in real-time. The clock device may be positioned adjacent a competition area and may include a rigid metal frame and a flexible LED screen extending around the perimeter of the frame. The clock device may include hardware and software for processing and outputting the adjusted time to the cloud server.

Abstract: A method of providing vehicle diagnostics includes receiving diagnostic data collected from an on-board diagnostics (OBD) port of a vehicle, the diagnostic data including identification information of the vehicle and at least one diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or other fault indication associated with a component of the vehicle. The method may further include deriving, from the at least one fault indication and the identification information, one or more simulated output parameters for simulating an output of the component, receiving live data collected from the OBD port of the vehicle based on a simulated output of the component generated according to the one or more simulated output parameters, and deriving vehicle condition information from the at least one fault indication and the live data.

Abstract: An interaction monitoring system for a subject vehicle includes: a spatial monitoring system including a video camera, a microphone, and an audio speaker; a telematics system; a vehicle monitoring system; and a controller. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to periodically determine, via the vehicle monitoring system, operating parameters for the subject vehicle, and detect occurrence of a vehicle stopping event being commanded by a security person. The operating parameters are captured for a predetermined period of time immediately preceding the vehicle stopping event. During the stopping event, the video camera and the microphone monitor an interaction between a vehicle operator and the security person. The interaction between the vehicle operator and the security person is evaluated, and a third-party advisor is engaged based upon the interaction between the vehicle operator and the security person.

Abstract: A vehicle health record system and method are described herein that stores comprehensive vehicle data selected from the group consisting of vehicle identification number, vehicle build data, department of motor vehicle data, vehicle parts data, vehicle maintenance data, vehicle repair data, collision data, insurance claim data, vehicle diagnostic data, recall data, vehicle pricing data, and connected car data in a blockchain to provide accurate and reliable representation of a vehicle's history that may be used by a variety of end users for transactions related to the vehicles, including uses related to buy-sell, maintenance, repairs, and insurance transactions. The system further uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to gain insight and provide value-added derivative products and services to all entities engaged in transactions related to vehicles. The system and method described herein can be applied to all types of valuable vehicles and machinery.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method implemented by one or more processors for assessing accident events, the computer-implemented method including: determining, based on first sensor data captured by one or more first sensors associated with a first vehicle, that an accident event occurred; and after determining that the accident event occurred: sending, to an electronic device associated with a second vehicle, a request for second sensor data captured by one or more second sensors of the electronic device associated with the second vehicle; receiving, from the electronic device, the second sensor data; analyzing the second sensor data to determine that the second sensor data is related to the accident event; and aggregating the first sensor data with the second sensor data. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A pressure measuring device/system that is capable of measuring the pressures of multiple systems in an automobile, including fuel pressure, power steering, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, compression, diesel compression, high pressure oil systems, and diesel fuel pressure, and is capable of displaying and/or recording the measured pressure values. An onboard digital display receives a series of signals from a transducer and displays the series of signals as at least one of a digital needle gauge and a live graph display, and selectively displays the series of signals in a chart with one axis of said chart comprising said signal and another axis of said chart comprising time.

Abstract: A vehicle information recording system according to the present disclosure includes a situation information acquisition unit, a drive control unit, a position information acquisition unit, a failure determination unit, and a storage unit. The situation information acquisition unit acquires situation information about inside and outside a vehicle. The drive control unit outputs an operation log of the vehicle. The position information acquisition unit acquires position information of the vehicle. The failure determination unit determines whether there is occurrence of a failure in the vehicle or not. The storage unit stores, in association with one another, in a case where occurrence of a failure in the vehicle is determined by the failure determination unit, details of the failure, the situation information, the operation log, and the position information.

Abstract: A lock comprising a housing, a plunger, a locking member, a locking plate, and a control assembly. The housing having an internal cavity, a recess, and a bore. The plunger is disposed in the bore and is slidable between a closed position wherein a second end of the plunger is positioned in the internal cavity and an intermediate portion of the plunger extends across the recess, and an open position wherein the plunger is withdrawn from the internal cavity and the recess. The locking member is movable between a locking position wherein the locking member is engaged with the plunger and an unlocking position wherein the locking member is disengaged therefrom. The control assembly operates the locking plate between a lock position to hold the locking member in the locking position and an unlock position to permit the plunger to move from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: It is provided a method for determining when to establish a communication channel using an electronic lock (12) controlling access to a restricted physical space (16). The method is performed by a portable key device (2). The method comprises: obtaining (40) a first time-indicator indicating when the portable key device (2) detects a stop in motion of the portable key device (2); receiving (42) a broadcast message from the electronic lock (12); deriving (44) a second time-indicator based on the received broadcast message, the second time-indicator indicating when the electronic lock (12) determines a stop in motion; determining (46) that a difference between the first time-indicator and the second time-indicator is less than a threshold; and establishing (48) a communication channel between the portable key device and the electronic lock when it is determined that the difference between the first time-indicator and the second time-indicator is less than the threshold.

Abstract: A method for operating an access control device having a processor, a memory, and an internet connection comprises receiving a credential from a user; checking, by comparing the credential to matching credential information that would indicate the user is authorized to enter stored in the memory of the access control device, if no matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized is found in the memory of the access control device, then checking, at a remote cloud server, a list of buffered credential information for the matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized, and if the matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized is found, sending an unlock signal from the remote cloud server to the access control device.

Abstract: Provided is a gate device that accurately determines a user who is an authentication target. This gate device is provided with an acquisition unit, a setting unit, and a gate control unit. The acquisition unit acquires an image from a camera. When a plurality of users are included in the acquired image, the setting unit specifies a user on the front row among the plurality of users in accordance with the respective positions of the plurality of users in the image, and sets the specified user as an authentication target person. The gate control unit controls a gate on the basis of a authentication result of the authentication target person.

Abstract: In a communication system 1, a first communication unit 12 of an equipment server 10 communicates messages in a common data format with plural device servers 11. A equipment control unit 13 controls the access control system 6 including one or more passage restriction units 7, based on the message received by the first communication unit 12. The passage restriction units 7 are provided in the building 2 so as to be capable of restricting passage of plural devices 3. The device server 11 transmits the message to the equipment server 10 when the device 3 passes through a place where the passage restriction unit 7 is provided. The equipment control unit 13 determines whether or not the message is invalid based on the message received by the first communication unit 12. The equipment control unit 13 outputs an authentication request to the access control system 6.

Abstract: Sensors are mounted to surfaces of an intermediate module and a lower module of a media handling device. The sensors report to firmware and the firmware determines whether the lower module is in proper alignment with the intermediate module based on the reported sensor data. A spring plunger is configured with sufficient tension to push the lower module into alignment and a motorized latch controlled by the firmware is configured to pull the lower module into alignment and/or assist the spring plunger in pushing the lower module into alignment. In an embodiment, a lid and a lid alignment rail apparatus is provided to ensure a lid of the lower module is properly latched, aligned, and unlatched.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-fraud kit comprising a metal protection plate (6) and an acetate plate (7) installed in the chest (4) of the depository module of the ATM equipment (1) with deposit services using envelopes (5), wherein the anti-fraud kit is used to prevent a fraud device (3), known as “Alligator Mouth”, from being able to remove the envelopes (5) containing cash from inside the chest (4) of the depositary module.

Abstract: An automated sortation and dispensing system (1000) includes a frame (100) defining a cavity (101) in which objects (109) are stacked, a lever axis defined by a transverse rod (104) fixed in the frame, a drive unit (103) pivotally coupled to the transverse rod, a sorter (102) extending upward from and rotatably driven by the drive unit and including upper and lower helical slots (1022, 1025) for carrying the objects, and a shock absorber (105) engageable with an upper end of the sorter. When the drive unit is activated, the drive unit drives the sorter to spin. If a force is exerted on the sorter by the objects, the drive unit pivots downward, and the sorter tilts sideways to absorb the force and moves back by a rebound force of the shock absorber when the force is released.

Abstract: A system and method(s) to perform operations that include detecting user input that indicates use of a gaming machine. The operations further include gathering, in response to detection of the user input, prompt-related data. The prompt-related data can include any relevant or available information associated with use of, or a user of, the gaming machine. The operations further include generating, based on the prompt-related data, a prompt. The operations further include dynamically generating, via a machine learning model using the prompt, original gaming content. The operations further include presenting, via a presentation device of the gaming machine, the dynamically generated gaming content.

Abstract: A gaming table system comprises: a camera configured to take an image of a chip stack placed on a gaming table to generate an image; an image recognizing portion configured to analyze the image to recognize a position of the chip stack and a type and number of gaming chip; a plurality of antennas configured to read an RFID tag of the gaming chip; and a chip judging portion configured to associate a reading result of the RFID tag by each of the plurality of antennas and a recognizing result of the chip stack by the image recognizing portion with each other.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an RFID-enabled table game system provides for determining whether there is a variance between an expected balance of inventory and an actual balance of inventory in a game element container. If a variance is detected, the RFID-enabled game system may identify at least one characteristic associated with an RFID-enabled game element that is determined to be a source of the variance (e.g., a player position at which the RFID-enabled game element had last been detected, a denomination or value of the game element, and/or an identifier associated with the game element). In some embodiments, an alert may be output to game provider personnel (e.g., a dealer of a card game) at the end of a game play when such a variance is detected, thus allowing the variance to be corrected in an efficient and timely manner.

Abstract: The present application provides methods and corresponding systems for accessing services on a gaming device which, in certain embodiments, include the step or steps of obtaining at least one item of identity verification data from a user of a gaming device; encrypting the at least one item of identity verification data; comparing the at least one item of encrypted identity verification data received and at least one item of encrypted identity verification data obtained and stored previously on an authentication device; enabling at least one service on the gaming device based on a match between the encrypted identity verification data, the at least one service comprising a wager-type game; and displaying an interface screen comprising graphic objects associated with the wager-type game and at least one selectable element for the user to submit a gaming command and a wagering command during game play.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to controlling access to a gaming system. According to one embodiment, controlling access to a gaming system can comprise initiating a start-up routine and reading, during the start-up routine, a pre-defined value stored in a memory of the gaming system. The pre-defined value can indicate a market in which the gaming system is to be operated. The market can comprise a commercial market or a non-commercial market. A determination can be made as to operate the gaming system in a commercial mode or a non-commercial mode based on the pre-defined value. In response to determining to operate the gaming system in the non-commercial mode operation of a feature or function of the gaming system can be modified. Modifying the operation of the feature or function of the gaming system can inhibit the gaming system from being used in an unauthorized commercial mode.

Abstract: A system and a method for computationally efficient automated settlement of bets between one or more users, such as in a sports gambling platform, is disclosed. The system generates contests associated with one or more events and transmits the contests to user devices. The system receives electronic bet slips having predicted outcomes and odds value therefore selected/determined by users operating the user devices. The system reduces computational load by adjusting odds value based on selections/determinations of the odds value by the users, instead of determining the odds value based on diverse and complex datasets using complex algorithms as are used in existing fixed-odds betting solutions. The system tracks real-time event outcomes and calculates final odds based on the predicted outcomes matching the actual outcome. The system ranks the users based on their final odds values, and executes payouts to users whose ranks satisfy a prize rank position.

Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize funds accessed from a gaming establishment credit system to provide an overdraft protection feature to one or more gaming establishment accounts.

Abstract: A transaction involving the purchase of gaming credit at a gaming table or gaming machine is facilitated at a gaming establishment's touchpoint by transmitting from a wireless device (e.g., a patron's cell phone) to a transaction server operated by a transaction-funding business: patron-identifying information for the patron and a touchpoint ID associated with the touchpoint read using the wireless device. The transaction server authorizes the transaction, transmits that authorization to the cell phone and/or the gaming establishment, and the gaming establishment provides the gaming credit to the patron. In some implementations, the touchpoint has an associated voucher printer that prints a gaming voucher that is redeemed at the gaming table or gaming machine for the gaming credit. The transaction-funding business funds the purchase for the patron without any funds ever residing on or passing through the patron's cell phone.

Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein provides a plurality of chances to win a progressive award with the odds of winning the progressive award in at least one chance being based on the wager amount placed.

Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein provides a plurality of chances to win a progressive award with the odds of winning the progressive award in at least one chance being based on the wager amount placed.

Abstract: A plurality of game results of a base wagering game are determined, each game result comprising a plurality of symbols. Based on the plurality of symbols of a game result of the plurality of game results containing a first bonus symbol, a first bonus feature corresponding to the first bonus symbol is enabled. In response to a bonus game initiation trigger, a bonus game is initiated. A bonus game result is determined based on the enabled first bonus feature, and a bonus game award is awarded based on the bonus game result.

Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize connecting symbols accumulated in association with one or more game outcomes to activate one or more features.

Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may be used to provide bonus games that are associated with two different classes of awards, e.g., one or more first awards and one or more second awards. The first award(s) may generally be much more desirable to players than the second award(s), e.g., the first awards may be large-denomination jackpot awards, whereas the second awards may be small-denomination credit awards, e.g., non-jackpot awards. During play of such bonus games, selection of a stop position associated with a second award may cause that stop position to be instead associated with one of the one or more first awards for future play of the bonus game, thereby increasing the opportunities to win a first award in subsequent play of the bonus game.

Abstract: A computer activated system and method for selling instant-winner lottery tickets or digital simulation instant-winner lottery games by use of a central computer or other processing system communicating with widely-distributed terminals (including mobile devices and PCs), with each ticket or digital data providing an instant-winner lottery game with a chance for an added instant winner progressive jackpot and/or non-pre-designated fixed jackpot prize and/or the display of the simulation of an instant-winner lottery game on a terminal in conjunction with the optional display of advertising, advertisers' images, and/or other information. A ticket or digital data can be provided from a vending machine, a clerk-assisted terminal, a digitally displayed terminal, or, for tickets, selected from an accessible display of inactive tickets.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to a multi-tiered game involving multiple participants. Some embodiments relate to players from a plurality of gaming operators playing games with one another. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a haptic module including at least a motor and outputting a tactile signal; a sound output module including at least one of a speaker and a receiver; and a processor operatively connected to the haptic module and the sound output module, wherein the processor is configured to obtain audio data and a signal related to audio data reproduction; identify whether to generate haptic data based on the audio data; in response to the identification, generate haptic data based on the audio data; reproduce the audio data based on a signal related to the audio data reproduction through the sound output module; control the haptic module; and output the tactile signal based on the generated haptic data.

Abstract: Present disclosure provides a method for managing an event to generate an alert indicating a subject is likely to be unauthorized, the event comprising data identifying the subject, the method comprising: within a pre-determined period based on a timestamp at which the event is stored in a cache, detecting a recall event comprising the data identifying the subject, the recall event indicating the subject is not likely to be unauthorized; and removing the event from the cache in response to detecting the recall event comprising the data identifying the subject within the pre-determined period.

Abstract: The document discloses technology that improves the ability of a user to detect and deter the presence of an entity (e.g., person, animal) in a selected area. The system generates a three-dimensional (3D) point map of an environment. The system can then use 3D imaging technology such as LiDAR (light detection and ranging) to generate a baseline 3D point map that includes the selected area within the environment. In operation, the system can use the 3D technology to monitor for the entity and provide alerts in real time or near real time when the entity is present in the selected area, and/or the system can perform a deterrent action that is perceivable by the entity.

Abstract: Unnecessary notification is reduced. Occurrence of an impact in an information processing device is detected, a cause of the impact is determined, and when it is determined that the cause of the impact is a drop of the information processing device, notification regarding the impact is not performed.

Abstract: Unauthorized tracking devices, including those that change their identification information periodically, are detected to protect an individual's privacy. A privacy system can implement a number of anti-stalking features to protect against such unauthorized tracking devices. The privacy system, upon determining that an unauthorized tracking device is mirroring a user's movements, can enable the user to “ring” the tracking device in order to allow the user to locate the unauthorized device. The privacy system, in response to determining that the tracking device or the owner of the tracking device satisfy one or more stalking conditions, can notify a user that the tracking device satisfies the stalking conditions. Finally, the privacy system enables users to disable access to location information from the tracking device to owners of the tracking device in the event that the tracking device is deemed unauthorized by the user.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for gas detection. A may include receiving, by a gas detector, sensed data indicative of oxygen content in ambient air, the gas detector having a first alarm setting comprising a first predefined threshold. When the sensed data is above the first predefined threshold, the method may include activating, by the gas detector, an alarm. The method may include generating an acknowledgement request for a user asking if the gas detector has entered a normal operation zone and determining when the gas detector enters the normal operation zone based on an acknowledgement response from the user. When the gas detector has entered the normal operation zone, the method may include deactivating the alarm and altering one or more settings of the gas detector.

Abstract: A “smart-faucet” is provided that provides instructions and feedback to a user that improves the efficacy of a handwashing event. The faucet includes a supply of sanitizer that includes a visualization component, such as a fluorescent component, that assists the user in determining sanitizing coverage of the hands. The visualization component may require the presence of an energy source radiating a specific frequency, such as UV, in order to become visible. The faucet may further be able to communicate information to a remote location regarding supply data necessary to insure just in time delivery of a replacement supply of sanitizer.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an emergency response system implemented via a back-end application computer server. A vehicle telematics data store may contain electronic records and each electronic record may include, for example, an electronic record identifier and at least one vehicle operation parameter (e.g., a vehicle speed, an accident location, an accident time of day, etc.). The computer server may receive, from an emergency responder (e.g., a police officer, ambulance, firefighter, etc.) via an interactive graphical emergency responder interface display, a vehicle tag (e.g., based on a QR code). The computer server may then retrieve, from the vehicle telematics data store, a vehicle operation parameter associated with the vehicle tag and update the display based on the retrieved a vehicle operation parameter associated with the vehicle tag.

Abstract: A method for operating a security system, the method comprising: receiving an indication of an object in a premises; determining, responsive to receiving the indication, to assign an identity to the object based on the indication; tracking movement of the object on the premises; determining, based on the movement, whether to maintain the identity assigned to the object; and in response to determining not to maintain the identity assigned to the object, generating at least one output by the security system.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for registering a panic button for intervention are described herein. A system is configured to receive at a server, an indication that a panic button was used by a user; access a database to determine a responsive action, the responsive action being one of: transmitting a speaking prompt or activating a device function of a device associated with the user; and establish a communication session with the user to perform the responsive action.

Abstract: A tracking system is configured for personal safety and security. The tracking system includes an Internet of Things (IoT) device having a multifunctional ultraviolet (UV) light sensor and optionally includes one or more Time of Flight (ToF) sensors. The multifunctional UV sensor is used to detect when smoke particles exceed a threshold and when UV light exceeds a threshold. The thresholds vary depending on the location of the IoT device. The system can present an alert to a user when the thresholds are exceeded. The ToF sensor(s) can be used to build a baseline three-dimensional (3D) visualization of a secured zone, and alert the user of the presence of an unexpected person in that zone based on the 3D visualization.

Abstract: Using synergic AI in multi-layered radio networks, a global location service based on remote learning has been realized by a system for coupling the BTx devices of the IOT to the IP Packet Data network that powers the Internet. In a first embodiment, a smart device is configured as a radio proximity-actuated “community nodal device” by an “App” that operates as part of the system. The community nodal device is given instructions to function as a “soft switch” to automatically “upswitch” local area Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, or 6LoWPAN “messages” (and radio contact logs received from endpoint nodes that represent IOT radio signal topology) to a cloud-based server, where the messages are interpreted for the benefit of a particular user or a community of users, and commands may be transmitted for execution to a remote device or a network of endpoint nodes.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may monitor a condition of a premises during a time period via at least one sensor, where at least one user is permitted a use of the premises during the time period, detect a change in the condition of the premises during the time period via the at least one sensor, determine a violation of at least one rule relating to the use of the premises by the at least one user, wherein the violation is indicated by the change in the condition, and generate an alert of the violation of the at least one rule relating to the use of the premises by the at least one user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for directing an alert to responders are provided. Upon activation of an alert application on a user device, an options screen is displayed to a user. The user can select a report option, and a screen is displayed for the user to enter information into one or more required and optional fields regarding a threat or a risk event. Once the system determines that the required fields have been filled, the system automatically composes a customized alert message based on the received information, automatically determines appropriate responders to notify. The customized alert message is transmitted to the determined responders, and acknowledgement messages are received from the responders.

Abstract: Example aspects include methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable medium for receiving, by a computing device, data from one or more occupancy detection sensors that are mounted on or integrated within a sensor base, wherein the sensor base is mounted to a ceiling in an area of a building, wherein a primary sensor is mounted on or integrated within the sensor base; determining, by the computing device, whether the data is indicative of a change in an occupancy status of the area of the building; and adjusting, by the computing device, a sensitivity of the primary sensor responsive to the data being indicative of the change in the occupancy status of the area of the building.

Abstract: A method in a control entity, the method includes receiving a location information of a terminal device from a service entity, wherein the location information indicates the terminal device moves into or out of a target area; the method further includes: determining an upload interval parameter for the terminal device based on the location information, wherein the upload interval indicates a period for the terminal device to upload the terminal device related information to a server entity.