Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for redelivering packages to customers, comprising a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to receive, from a first user device, a notification of a delivery failure of a package, modify a database to assign the notification of the delivery failure and a cause for the delivery failure to the package identifier, modify the database to assign the package identifier to a group, among a plurality of groups, based on a delivery address associated with the package identifier, generate a map of the plurality of groups, and send the map for display on the user device. The map may comprise an activatable icon, and a location of the activatable icon on the map may be associated with the delivery address associated with the package identifier.

Abstract: A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for the card, which is personalized for the card recipient.

Abstract: A tolling station for tolling vehicles of different classes comprises an entrance section, a tolling section, and an intermediate section. The tolling section comprises a gate for each tolling lane and the entrance section comprises at least one classification device to link an identifier to a determined class. The tolling station further comprises a tracking device configured to track vehicles moving through the intermediate section and to pass the vehicle's identifier to the respective gate the vehicle exits to. Each gate is configured to toll, or let pass, a vehicle based on the class linked to the identifier.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and mobile devices for providing users with social media-related information about other users based on the relative geographic locations of the users.

Abstract: A pump monitoring system includes a pump with a pump body and a releasable head. An RFID transponder is secured to the pump head and an RFID reader in communication with a processor is provided in the pump body. The transponder receives and stores information relating to operation of the pump head. The reader reads information from the transponder and transmits further information to the transponder. The processor interprets the information from the transponder and controls operation of the pump in response.

Abstract: A display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine when the vehicle is stopped or in motion, such that the processor directs the display system to display an image based on that determination.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system, method, and apparatus for efficiently tracking inventory using RFID tags (e.g., RFID tags). For example, an RFID tag reader may perform an inventory mode to receive RFID tag identifiers from RFID tags located within a range of an antenna element of the RFID tag reader. Those RFID tag identifiers may be included on an inventory table associated with the antenna element. In a second mode, the RFID tag reader may perform a targeted read. During a targeted read mode, the RFID tag reader, utilizing the antenna element, may issue a request for a selected RFID tag identified in the inventory table to reply to the request.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for securely communicating data via encoded scannable codes. Techniques include identifying data to be communicated, identifying fictive data, accessing a manipulation factor, generating a scannable code comprising codes corresponding to the data and fictive data manipulated according to the manipulation factor, and making the code available for decoding by a scanning device. Further techniques include scanning a scannable code via a scanning device, separating the scannable code into multiple codes according to a manipulation factor, decoding the code(s) corresponding to the data to obtain the data, and refraining from decoding the code(s) corresponding to the fictive data.

Abstract: Systems and methods involving computer-based processing for helping customers meet their minimum spend requirement for their introductory credit card offer are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary computer-implemented method may comprise: receiving a total spending amount of a promotional credit card associated with an introductory credit card offer; determining a critical amount to satisfy the minimum spending amount of the promotional credit card; and causing to present a reminder on a screen of a user-associated computing device.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for performing a three dimensional encoded geometry fabrication operation. In various embodiments, the three dimensional encoded geometry fabrication operation comprises: identifying data to be encoded within the three dimensional encoded geometry, the data to be encoded within the three dimensional encoded geometry comprising a unique code to be associated with the three dimensional encoded geometry; converting the data to be encoded to the three dimensional encoded geometry; fabricating a part with the three dimensional encoded geometry, the three dimensional encoded geometry passively representing the unique code with a physical code; and, performing a computer vision operation to read the physical code of the three dimensional encoded geometry, the computer vision operation confirming the unique code of the three dimensional encoded geometry corresponds to the physical code of the three dimensional encoded geometry.

Abstract: A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account.

Abstract: A smart game board can consist of a radio frequency identification localizing array positioned between a touch sensing layer and a display panel. A dielectric layer can contact the touch sensing layer and provide a playing surface where at least one at least one game piece can contact the playing surface to conduct a game.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to methods, systems, and computer program products for routing order lookups from retail systems. Order data can be synchronized from the order database cache to the order database. The order database can modify an order state of one or more customer orders from the order database. An order lookup can be received from an in-store retail system channel of one or more in-store retail system channels and can indicate a database command type. A database command type can impact a state of the order database when the order data is modified. A data source can service the order lookup based on at least a timestamp of the order data associated with a customer order. A data indicator of the order data in the order lookup can be modified when the database command type impacts the state of the order database.

Abstract: A multi-function transaction card may include a card body having dimensions that are in accordance with a standard for transaction cards, an output device on the card body, and a secure element within the card body. The multi-function transaction card may pair, via a wireless connection, the multi-function transaction card with a terminal. The multi-function transaction card may receive, from the terminal, information associated with a transaction. The multi-function transaction card may generate, based on the information associated with the transaction, and using a cryptographic key, an authorization request cryptogram (ARQC), wherein the cryptographic key is stored in the secure element. The multi-function transaction card may generate, based on the ARQC, a machine-readable code. The multi-function transaction card may display, using the output device, the machine-readable code.

Abstract: Weighted transaction cards and methods of manufacturing the same. The weighted transaction cards may include a tungsten member that comprises at least a portion of a layer of the transaction card. The tungsten member may be encapsulated and/or disposed in an opening of a surround to define an inlay. The inlay may be laminated with one or more additional layers according to traditional card manufacturing techniques (e.g., a hot lamination process). The weighted transaction cards may have a weight significantly greater than traditional plastic transaction cards.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can simplify the use of payment cards by capturing or generating an electronic image of a customer's payment card at the time of requesting a payment card transaction, and processing the electronic image to automatically determine required payment card information, including the payment card number, account name, and expiry date printed or otherwise represented on the payment card.

Abstract: A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and displaying the digital artifact with the specific mobile application generated screen.

Abstract: A user enables a communication, such as through a tap, between an NFC-enabled payment or funding card and a mobile device. Card information, such as the card number, type, and expiration date, are read by the mobile device. The user is then authenticated through the user device, such as by entering a CVV code, a PIN for the card, a cardholder name, and/or a billing address for the card. If confirmed, the card is added to the user's mobile/cloud wallet.

Abstract: An HMD mounted on a head of a user includes a storage unit configured to store process flow data that defines a process flow including a plurality of work blocks in which an order of execution is predetermined, a camera configured to capture an external scene, and a control unit configured to execute the process flow according to the process flow data. At least any one of the plurality of work blocks in the process flow data includes a setting that determines whether use of captured image data of the camera is permitted. The control unit controls, when executing the process flow, propriety of using the captured image data in each of the work blocks according to the setting of the process flow data about the work block.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for provisioning and using a multi-purpose device. The device contains information regarding a plurality of memberships. The device contains one or more membership certificate chains, comprising multiple certificates, wherein a membership provider certificate is signed by a private key associated with a membership root certificate authority, and wherein a member certificate is signed by a private key associated with the membership provider certificate. The member certificate includes member attributes regarding the user, such as member benefit information. The device also includes a payment certificate chain, comprising multiple certificates, wherein a payment provider certificate is signed by a private key associated with a payment root certificate authority, and wherein a payment certificate is signed by a private key associated with the payment provider certificate.

Abstract: A magnetic field focusing assembly includes a magnetic field generating device configured to generate a magnetic field, and a split ring resonator assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to the magnetic field generating device and configured to focus the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for digital asset buyback. One of the methods includes: obtaining a request for buying back a digital asset from a first blockchain account, the request comprising a quantity of the digital asset; identifying, based on the request, a blockchain contract that is deployed on the blockchain and that corresponds to the digital asset; generating a blockchain transaction for transferring the quantity of the digital asset from the first blockchain account to a second blockchain account associated with digital asset buyback, wherein the blockchain contract comprises a restriction prohibiting transfer of the digital asset out of the second blockchain account; and sending, to a blockchain node for adding to the blockchain, the blockchain transaction for transferring the quantity of the digital asset from the first blockchain account to the second blockchain account.

Abstract: A system for performing secure maintenance on automated machines may include a maintenance management apparatus and an automated machine. The maintenance management apparatus is configured for scheduling the maintenance appointment for the automated machine, in response to scheduling the maintenance appointment and creating and communicating a maintenance security code to the automated machine. The automated machine is configured for receiving a request from a maintenance provider to initiate the maintenance appointment, validating the maintenance provider using the maintenance security code and providing access to a secure item storage unit, determining that the maintenance provider has completed the maintenance appointment, and communicating information associated with the maintenance appointment to the maintenance management apparatus and/or a computing device of the maintenance provider.

Abstract: A payment terminal includes multiple chips that perform different processing functions within the payment terminal. A terminal chip performs general functionality of the payment terminal while a transaction chip communicates with payment devices such as chip cards and NFC payment devices and processes payment information. The transaction chip may operate in a low power during which communications and processing are limited, and a transaction processing mode in which transactions may be processed. The transaction chip may transfer between these modes based on wake-up messages provided by other devices or circuitry of the payment terminal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in managing receipts associated with payment account transactions are disclosed. One exemplary method includes intercepting, by a computing device, an authorization message associated with a transaction involving a payment account and a merchant. The method also includes accessing, by the computing device, a profile for the payment account where the profile includes a vault location in a receipt vault data structure specific to the payment account, and appending, by the computing device, the vault location to the authorization message, whereby the merchant is permitted to deposit a receipt for the transaction at the vault location in the receipt vault data structure.

Abstract: An electronic system includes N electronic components where N is an integer of 2 or more, (N+1) batteries, and N selection circuits associated with the respective N electronic components. Each of the N electronic components is coupled to two batteries among the (N+1) batteries. Combinations of two batteries coupled to the respective N electronic components are different from each other. Each of (N?1) batteries among the (N+1) batteries is coupled to two electronic components among the N electronic components. Combinations of two electronic components coupled to the respective (N?1) batteries are different from each other. Each of the N selection circuits is configured to supply, as driving power, electric power output from at least one of two batteries coupled to a corresponding electronic component among the N electronic components to the corresponding electronic component.

Abstract: Vending machine circuitry adapted to interface with vending machine electronics so as to provide data communications between a handheld device, preferably a wireless handheld device operated by a potential consumer, and the vending machine electronics, with the handheld device providing the network communications connectivity for transmitting and receiving information to and from remote data centers, data bases, and/or servers.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to locking an orientation of a display screen of a mobile display device. In an aspect, the mobile display device stores a first local orientation lock associated with a first application, wherein the first local orientation lock specifies a first orientation of the display screen to which the orientation of the display screen is to be set when the first application is displayed on the display screen, receives an instruction to display the first application, determines whether a global orientation lock for the display screen is set, wherein the global orientation lock specifies a global orientation of the display screen to which the orientation of the display screen is to be set, and sets, based on the global orientation lock being set, the orientation of the display screen to the global orientation and displaying the first application on the display screen in accordance with the global orientation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a system and method for cryptographically protecting data transferred between spatially distributed computing devices. An intermediary database may be used to facilitate the protected data transfer and/or record the data transfers. A first computing device may transfer, to the intermediary database, encrypted data that may be securely transferred to other computing devices. A second computing device may generate a GUI used to view data available from the intermediary database. Once data is selected by the second device, the second device may transfer a key (or other encryption mechanism) to the first device. The first computing device may encrypt the data using the received key and transmit the encrypted data to the intermediary database. The intermediary database may transmit the encrypted data to the second computing device, and the second computing device may decrypt and use the data.

Abstract: A system and method for use in authenticating one or both of a container and a product packaged therein. The method comprises obtaining images of each of two codes carried by a container system comprising the container. The method further comprises determining, for each image, a contrast ratio between one or more elements of the code in the image and the background of the code. The method still further comprises determining the authenticity of one or both of the container and the product packaged therein based at least in part on the contrast ratios for each image, and therefore, each code.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for tracking objects within a venue. A plurality of detector stations are disposed throughout the venue. Each detector station includes an imaging assembly, a transceiver, and a symbology accelerator having least one processor. The processor is configured to obtain image data captured by the imaging assembly and analyze the image data to detect one or more objects. Each of the one or more objects includes a symbol indicative of an object identifier. The processor is configured to decode each of the symbols to obtain the respective identifier and associate the detected objects or respective symbols with a respective physical location within the venue. For each of the one or more objects, the processor is configured to transmit, via the transceiver to a remote server, at least one data packet including the respective physical location and the identifier for the object.

Abstract: After loss of communications between a cash handling device and a financial institution, transactions may continue to be processed. In one configuration, the transactions may be processed up to a predefined transaction limit. Transaction limits may be defined by a number of transactions, a dollar amount transacted or to be transacted, an amount of time and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the transaction limit may be specific to one or more types of transactions. Transaction data may be stored in memory until communication has been re-established, at which time the data may be transmitted to the financial institution for processing.

Abstract: A system for authorizing a financial transaction of a financial presentation device such as a credit or debit card being presented from a customer to an online merchant. The system includes a peripheral device having a processor configured to generate a dynamic verification value for the card which changes for each financial transaction, and to transmit the dynamic verification value to a user computer via an I/O interface during an online transaction. The system also includes an authentication computer having a memory for storing information used to generate a comparison verification value, a communication device for receiving the dynamic verification value originating from the peripheral device, a processor and an authentication module executable by the processor adapted to generate the comparison verification value using information stored in memory.

Abstract: A reading device includes a placing table supporting an article to which an RFID tag is attached. An antenna is configured to emit a radio wave for communicating with the RFID tag toward the placing table. A reading unit is configured to read tag information including a tag identifier identifying the RFID tag by communicating with the RFID tag via the antenna while the placing table and the antenna are integrally moved. An extracting unit is configured to extract a tag identifier in which an amount of change in phase information is a predetermined value or less, based on the phase information of a response wave obtained from the RFID tag when the tag information is read. An outputting unit is configured to output the tag information including the tag identifier extracted by the extracting unit.

Abstract: A method and system include receiving a request to initiate a purchase transaction with a payment card product; generating a message to verify an authenticity of a cardholder of the payment card product, wherein the message includes a request for data about a previous transaction executed with the payment card product; receiving, in response to the generated message, input from the cardholder; comparing the input from the cardholder to stored data associated with the previous transaction; and one of confirming the cardholder as a true owner of the payment card product or denying the cardholder as the true owner of the payment card product based on the comparison. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Described is a navigation solution calculation method and a user device. The method can include providing an assistance request to a server. One or more signal path signatures can be received from the server. The one or more signal path signatures can be associated with a first position of the user device. The one or more signal path signatures can be compared with one or more satellite signals received by the user device from one or more satellites. A second position of the user device can be determined based on the comparison.

Abstract: A method of performing a Multi-Party Computation (MPC) process between two parties and a server, the parties generating initial garbled labels to an initial garbled circuit and sending the initial garbled labels corresponding to an input to the server, the parties generating a fresh garbled circuit and generating multiple bridge gates for translating the initial garbled labels to garbled values for the inputs to the fresh garbled circuit, where each of the bridge gates is associated with a specific input wire of the fresh garbled circuit and maps a value of the initial garbled labels to a value of garbled labels of the fresh garbled circuit, where the server computes fresh garbled values for the fresh garbled circuit using the bridge gates and the initial garbled values and evaluates the fresh garbled circuit using the fresh garbled labels.

Abstract: An authentication system for allowing access to a user account server has at least one access device and at least one verification server. The at least one access device is capable of operatively connecting to the user account server and comprises a touch screen for allowing entry of session signatures. The at least one verification server is capable of comparing session signatures to reference signatures. A user reference signature is stored on the at least one verification server. The at least one access device allows entry of a user session signature and transmission of the user session signature to the at least one verification server. The at least one verification server allows the at least one user to connect to the user account server based on a comparison of the user session signature with the user reference signature.

Abstract: Timely quality improvement of an inventory of elements is provided. An event submission that includes at least one element of the inventory of elements is received at about the same time as the event is encountered. The event submission is prioritized based on factors related to the submitter, the event, historical information, or combinations thereof. A risk level or rating is assigned to the event submission and others are invited to comment on the event submission. Based on the comments, real-time information is presented so that the event submission may be tracked during the process. The submitter of the event submission is assigned a credibility rating and is given an incentive for providing the event submission.

Abstract: An on-site consumer at a merchant location can obtain payment authorization and a payment method via a mobile device and mobile application from third-party payor that is not at the merchant location. The on-site consumer can select products for purchase and receive the price from the merchant POS device. The on-site consumer can initial the mobile application and select a third-party payor. A notification can be sent to the mobile or other device of the third-party payor. The third-party payor can elect to pay or decline the request and can select a payment method via the mobile application on their device. The decision of the third-party payor and any payment method can be transmitted to the mobile device of the on-site consumer and/or the merchant POS device. After the completion of the purchase, the mobile application can transmit an electronic receipt to the mobile device of the third-party payor.

Abstract: A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and an arm movably supported on the base. The arm has a ratchet gear set and a distal end configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the base. The dock further includes a ratchet pawl positioned within the base. The ratchet pawl is movable between a first position, in which the ratchet pawl engages the ratchet gear set to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the base, and a second position, in which the ratchet pawl disengages the ratchet gear set to allow movement of the arm relative to the base. The dock further includes an electronic actuator operable to actuate the ratchet pawl from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A fuel authorization system enables data to be exchanged between vehicles and a fuel vendor, to verify that the vehicle is authorized to receive fuel. Each fuel island is equipped with a camera and a short range radio (RF) component. Participating vehicles are equipped with fuel authorization component including an IR transmitter and a RF component that can establish a data link with the fuel island's RF unit. When the camera senses a vehicle in the fuel lane, an RF query is sent to the vehicle. Participating vehicles respond with an IR transmission. An RF data link is then established between the enrolled vehicle and the fuel vendor to verify that the vehicle is authorized to receive fuel. Once the verification is complete, the fuel dispenser is enabled. In some embodiments, the IR data link is not required, as the camera can distinguish between multiple fuel lanes.

Abstract: An assembly made up of a micro-electro-mechanical system as physical unclonable function, which in reaction to a challenge, outputs a response in accordance with a mapping rule, and a controllable control element which is equipped, in accordance with a control command, to adjust an ambient parameter influencing the mapping rule.

Abstract: A method for retrieving information about a welding wire used by a welding machine is described. A welding wire is provided that has a code. A mobile device is provided that has internet access. Said code is entered by using said mobile device. Information about said welding wire is retrieved from a server based upon said code. Said information retrieved is provided to the user. Further, a computer-implemented method as well as a system for retrieving information about a welding wire used by a welding machine are described.

Abstract: A system for tracing a plurality of items considering an interface configured to receive an event data record including operation information indicating an operation, time information indicating a time when the operation occurred, and identification information identifying at least one item, a data store configured to store state information indicating one or more states for each one of the plurality of items, and a processing unit configured to receive via the interface one event data record.

Abstract: An autonomous driving vehicle including a wireless communication unit configured to receive a location of an external terminal having requested the autonomous driving vehicle; and a processor configured to perform autonomous driving of the autonomous driving vehicle to a first destination corresponding to the location of the external terminal; detect a person at the first destination getting into the autonomous driving vehicle; in response to the detected person getting into the autonomous driving vehicle satisfying an autonomous driving condition, perform the autonomous driving to a second destination requested by the external terminal; and in response to the detected person getting into the autonomous driving vehicle not satisfying the autonomous driving condition, maintain a stopped state of the autonomous driving vehicle at the first destination.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for automatically reissuing a prepaid device for an expired account upon detecting a funding event associated with the expired account. An account may be expired upon determining that one or more expiration conditions have been met. An event handler may be configured to receive events. Upon identifying a funding event associated with an expired account, the event handler may initiate a reissuance process for a prepaid device associated with the account.

Abstract: A test cable and a test method using the same are provided. The test cable includes a universal serial bus (USB) connector, a test terminal connector and a switch circuit. The USB connector is coupled to an electronic device and has a first pair of data pins and a second pair of data pins. The test terminal connector is coupled to a test fixture and has a pair of test data pins and a first control pin, and the test fixture is used for outputting a first control signal to the first control pin. The switch circuit is coupled to the first pair and second pair of data pins, the pair of test data pins and the first control pin, and couples the pair of test data pins to the first pair or second pair of data pins according to the first control signal.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable media for automatically allocating a payment among a plurality of funding accounts according to rules configured by the user. Embodiments of the invention can further allocate a single purchase among multiple payment accounts. This can be used, for example, to automatically aggregate credit limits where no single funding account has sufficient credit to fund the purchase alone. Embodiments of the invention can also assist the user with budgeting expenses by charging payments to one or more budgeting accounts previously defined by the user according to additional rules.

Abstract: A system for generating operational metrics data for a medical care facility includes a first camera and an operational metrics device. The first camera generates digital images of a first detection area. The operational metrics device includes an optical code detector, a medical object detector, and an operational metrics generator. The optical code detector generates optical code detection data indicative of the presence or absence of optical codes within each of the digital images. Each of the optical codes is disposed on a respective medical object. The medical object detector generates medical object detection data indicative the presence or absence of each medical object within the first detection area. For each medical object, the operational metrics generator generates operational metrics data based at least partially on a determined amount of time that each medical object was present within the first detection area.