Abstract: A device implementing a scalable wireless transaction system includes at least one processor configured to receive, from a wireless transaction system server, a list of wireless transaction group identifiers, and an indication of at least one applet associated with each of the wireless transaction group identifiers. The at least one processor is further configured to receive, from a wireless transaction device, a polling frame that includes one of the wireless transaction device group identifiers. The at least one processor is further configured to select an applet provisioned on a device secure element that is assigned to the wireless transaction group identifier, the assigning being based at least in part on the received list. The at least one processor is further configured to utilize the selected applet to perform a wireless transaction with the wireless transaction device.

Abstract: The wearable RFID device comprises a wearable arrangement, such as a wristband, an RFID buckle containing an RFID circuit and fitting onto the wristband, and a cover or cap for the RFID buckle. The RFID buckle comprises at least one side wall and a bottom wall, a cavity located inside the buckle. The buckle comprises a band retainer slot adjacent to the bottom wall, the band retainer slot receiving a portion of the wristband, the RFID buckle being removably located on the wristband. The RFID circuit is located in the buckle cavity. The removable cover is located on the RFID buckle, the cover closing the cavity. The wearable arrangement bands, buckles and covers are interchangeable with one another.

Abstract: Described herein are a system and techniques for identifying and preventing certain fraud attacks that may be used to defeat facial recognition systems. In embodiments of the system described herein, biometric data may be segregated into regions, which are then processed separately and in parallel. Likeness scores are determined for each of the separate regions. By tracking individual region likeness scores used in access requests in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure, the system is able to identify potential fraud attacks that cannot be detected using conventional systems.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing propagation of probability distributions of random variables over a factor graph. Such a method includes providing a spiking neural network, having variable nodes interconnected with factor nodes, corresponding to the factor graph. Each of the nodes comprises a set of neurons configured to implement computational functionality of that node. The method further comprises generating, for each of a set of the random variables, at least one spike signal in which the probability of a possible value of that variable is encoded via the occurrence of spikes in the spike signal, and supplying the spike signals for the set of random variables as inputs to the neural network at respective variable nodes. The probability distributions are propagated via the occurrence of spikes in signals propagated through the neural network.

Abstract: A thermal transfer print ribbon having radiation curable ink thereon is used to print on a surface of a plastic card. The use of radiation curable thermal transfer printing to print on the card surface increases the durability of the printing compared to regular (i.e. non-radiation cured) thermal transfer printing once the radiation curable ink is cured. As a result, a protective laminate or coating need not be applied to the card surface to protect the printing.

Abstract: A capsule for preparation of a beverage includes a container and a beverage ingredient contained therein. The container includes a code adapted for being identified or read by external reading means, and the code is arranged on the container to be read while the capsule is rotated around an axis of rotation traversing the capsule.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automatically establishing communications with a media device. One method involves a client device capturing and analyzing an image of a media device to obtain identification information associated with the media device, automatically configuring a network interface of the client device to communicate on a wireless network using at least a portion of the identification information associated with the media device obtained from the captured image, and thereafter establishing a peer-to-peer communication session with the media device via the wireless network. In one or more embodiments, a name or other identifier associated with the wireless network includes the portion of the identification information.

Abstract: A method for making a location-based automatic payment includes receiving an automatic payment instruction that designates a payee account. The automatic payment instruction is associated with a payer account in a database. A payment location is received and associated with the automatic payment request in the database. A payer device that is associated with the payer account is determined to be in the payment location and, in response, a payment request is sent over a network to make a payment from the payer account to the payee account.

Abstract: A detection system according to the present invention includes a control device that detects fraud conducted on a game table by using the image analysis result obtained by an image analysis device. In addition, each game token used in this detection system has a multilayer structure having plastic layers with a plurality of different colors stacked on each other, with a colored layer being provided at least intermediately, and white layers or light-colored layers (not illustrated, but may be any layers lighter in color than the colored layer) being stacked on two sides of the intermediate colored layer. As described above, this game token has a multi-layer structure including the colored layer, with the white layers or light-colored layers (not illustrated, but may be any layers lighter in color than the colored layer) being stacked on the two sides of the intermediate colored layer.

Abstract: A method and system for recycling electronic waste is provided. The method includes detecting electronic devices at a location of a user of a mobile device. Identification data identifying each electronic device is retrieved and a status for each device is determined. The electronic devices are analyzed with respect to electronic waste data and values for the electronic devices are determined with respect to recycling options. A score for each electronic device is generated and a comparative analysis is executed for the electronic devices with respect to the values and recycling options. Recommendations associated with the values and recycling options are generated and presented to the user via the mobile hardware device. The user selects a recycling option with respect to the recommendations and a recycling process associated with the recycling option selection is enabled.

Abstract: A smart inventory service provider system is provided. The system includes a network interface configured to communicate data over a network and a processing circuit. The processing circuit includes one or more processors coupled to non-transitory memory. The processing circuit is configured to receive inventory item data. Inventory item data is associated with an inventory item and is captured by a user computing device. The processing circuit is further configured to associate the inventory item data with a user account in a user inventory database, monitor an external computing system for a transaction offer related to the inventory item, and transmit the transaction offer to the user computing device.

Abstract: An information output system includes a reception device and a processor. The reception device receives, via wireless communication, identification information or association information from at least one communications terminal to which the identification information is assigned. The association information is information about controllability of a target device associated with a target area where a person who carries the at least one communications terminal with him or her is currently present and is correlated to the identification information. The processor acquires the association information by reference to the information received at the reception device and outputs authorization information based on the association information. The authorization information is information used for enabling authorized control of the target device.

Abstract: A medication dispenser system and use thereof for providing exact personal dosing for a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method for dispensing medications is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient and cross-medication interaction information; and preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment. In another aspect a system for dispensing medications includes: a patient information component for obtaining patient information and a list of the medications for the patient; a dosage calculator component for calculating a personal dose of each of the medications for the patient using the patient information; and a medication dispenser component for preparing treatments each containing the personal dose of each of the medications in a single treatment.

Abstract: An information presentation apparatus obtains monitoring information that indicates a state of a monitoring target, accumulates it in a storage unit, and detects, based on the monitoring information accumulated in the storage unit, the occurrence of an information presentation trigger event. The information presentation apparatus generates, based on the monitoring information accumulated in the storage unit, search data for searching for relevant information related to the detected event, uses the generated the search data to search for the relevant information, and generates presentation information for present the relevant information found by the searching.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using tag placement to determine 3D object orientation. An extended reality (XR) system detects, in a two-dimensional image, a data marker associated with an object viewable in an XR environment. The XR system applies a first function to the data marker to generate a rectilinear data marker by transforming a quadrilateral that circumscribes the data marker into a rectangle. The XR system determines a three-dimensional orientation of the object based on transformation of the data marker to the rectilinear data marker. The XR system determines an XR object associated with the data marker. The XR system applies a second function to the XR object, where the second function uses the three-dimensional orientation of the data marker to modify an orientation of the XR object to generate a transformed XR object. The XR system causes the transformed XR object to be displayed within the two-dimensional image.

Abstract: A system for processing a digital promotion may include mobile wireless communications devices and a digital promotion server. The digital promotion server may be configured to operate a messenger bot to collect information and communicate a first digital promotion for a first product to at least one mobile wireless communications device based upon the collected information. The digital promotion server may also be configured to determine an underperforming redemption location for the first digital promotion for the first product having underperforming sales of the first product relative to other redemption locations and obtain an identification of a second product also included with the first product from transaction receipts. The digital promotion server may also be configured to generate a second digital promotion associated with the second product for redemption at the underperforming redemption location and communicate the second digital promotion to the mobile wireless communications devices.

Abstract: A magnetic tape cartridge including: a magnetic tape; and a recording medium including a predetermined area for recording defect information, which is information regarding a defect of the magnetic tape detected in a production process of the magnetic tape. A recording device, a recording method, a data recording and reproducing system, and a data recording and reproducing method are also provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to using a near-filed communication (NFC) contactless card to perform one or more transactions within a vehicle. For example, a user may load value (money, funds, digital currency, etc.) onto an in-vehicle device (transponder, badge, card, etc.) by performing one-tap authentication or one-tap payment, or both, via the contactless card. Thus, even under time-constrained circumstances, payment may be loaded to the in-vehicle device in a quick, efficient, and safe manner.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an electronic feed inventory file; creating a feed message including a batch of inventory messages based on the feed inventory file; placing the feed message in a message queue; performing validation one each of the inventory messages; generating a response to each of inventory messages that are invalidated; generating a first batch of response message including the responses to the inventory messages that are invalidated, the first batch of response message having the batch identification; publishing the first batch of response message to the message queue; updating a first database based on inventory messages that are validated; generating a responses to each of the inventory messages that are validated; generating a second batch of response message including the responses to the inventory messages that are validated, the second batch of response message having the batch identification; publishing the second batch of response message to the message queue; and updating a second da

Abstract: A system configured to display questions to a user regarding a transaction at an automated teller machine (ATM). The system is further configured to receive a signal from the user in response to a first question, indicating that the cash dispensed by the ATM does not match the cash the user requested. The system is also configured to receive a signal from the user in response to a second question, indicating that the received amount of cash did not match the requested amount of cash, the received denominations did not match the requested denominations, or both. The system is further configured to generate an error report that includes the information indicated by the signals, a report identifier, and a user identifier. The system generates a receipt for the user that includes the report identifier, and the system sends the report to a server for analysis.

Abstract: Methods of managing a fleet of devices are provided, as are methods for configuring a standby device for a job in a workflow environment, and methods for performing a job in a workflow environment. Device information is analyzed, such as information pertaining to verification systems. Device instructions are sent to various locations on a device network in response to a deviation from a parameter value having been detected. The deviation from the parameter value may correspond to printed media and/or indicia produced by one or more devices. A workflow device and a standby device are provided, and the workflow device sends configuration data to the standby device. The standby device installs configuration data and is introduced into the workflow environment.

Abstract: A method for detecting at least one gambling chip object (2, 3), consisting of one gambling chip (1) or a plurality of gambling chips (1) stacked on top of each other in a detection area (4) on a surface (5) of a gambling table (6), wherein in each case at least one 2-dimensional image of the detection area (4) on the surface (5) of the gambling table is recorded with at least two cameras (7, 8) of at least one camera unit (9) which are arranged in different positions over the surface (5) of the gambling table. At at least one data record with at least one point cloud (10, 11) that is made from data points (12, 13, 14) which map the gambling chip object (2, 3) is generated from these two-dimensional images, and each data point (12, 13, 14) is assigned three spatial coordinates.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling users to request information or services relating to a physical facility. One method includes receiving, from a device associated with a user, one or more of: a request to receive information about an asset or component of the facility, and a request to receive maintenance of an asset or component of the facility, wherein the request includes an identifier associated with the user and an identifier associated with the asset or component of the facility; accessing, based on the request, a database storing one or more user identifiers and one or more identifiers associated with a plurality of assets or components of the facility; and transmitting, to the device associated with the user, either a presentation of information about the asset or component of the facility, or a representation of a ticket for initiating maintenance of the asset or component of the facility.

Abstract: In a method for preventing a collision of a load of a crane with an obstacle, a height profile of the obstacle is captured along a trajectory of movement of the load by at least two sensors for distance measurement. Signals of the sensors are transmitted via at least two communication channels to a controller having at least two operating systems. At least one of the operating systems has a safety program in a secure area. The obstacle is identified along the trajectory via the height profile. The controller includes a secure communications interface for transmitting signals from the controller to a crane control.

Abstract: Methods and systems for person-to-person reward currency redemption involve, for example, receiving a request to redeem of reward currency of a reward currency holder as a direct deposit of cash to a deposit account of a recipient using a processor coupled to memory; converting the reward currency to an amount of cash based on a predefined conversion rate likewise using the processor; and also using the processor, transferring the amount of cash to the deposit account of the recipient.

Abstract: Techniques are described for preserving desktop state between login sessions in desktop computing environments. During an active login session of a desktop by a user, the system intercepts all requests to open a file and records the requested file paths. The information can be recorded locally or at a remote location, such as a server accessed over a network connection. Before the login session is terminated, the system determines all open windows and captures a screenshot of each window that is open on the desktop at the time of terminating the login session. The location of each window is also determined and recorded along with the screenshots before the session is terminated. When the user starts a new active login session at a later time, the state of the desktop is restored using the recorded file paths, screenshots and window locations.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for authenticating a first computing device to access a secure account. Receiving a request from a second computing device to be authorized to access the secure account. Providing, to the second computing, first data that represents a first machine-readable code for presentation by the second computing device. Receiving, from the first computing device, second data that represents a second machine-readable code as read by the first computing device. Authorizing the second computing device to access the secure account in response to determining that the second data accurately represents the first machine-readable code as sent to the second computing device.

Abstract: Printable circuits may be used in combination with a point of purchase (POP) display (e.g., a consumer product display). The POP display may be configured to be deployed at a retail location. A printable circuit may be attached to the POP display with the printable circuit having printed data for a selected retail campaign associated with the POP display. The printed data may include one or more parameters for the selected retail campaign. A wireless beacon may be attached to the printable circuit on the POP display. The printable circuit may provide the parameters for the selected retail campaign to the wireless beacon when the wireless beacon is attached to the printable circuit. The wireless beacon may be assigned a unique identifier in at least one parameter provided to the wireless beacon by the printable circuit.

Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method that includes receiving, at one or more servers from a first computing device, (i) authentication information identifying a user-account associated with (a) the first computing device or (b) an application executing on the first computing device, and (ii) a transaction identifier generated by a second computing device. The transaction identifier is obtained by the first computing device by detecting one or more parameters of a magnetic field generated by the second computing device. The method also includes determining, by the one or more servers, that the user-account is authorized to initiate a transaction identified by the transaction identifier, and in response to determining that the user-account is authorized to initiate the transaction, transmitting, from the one or more servers to the second computing device, confirmation information usable by the second computing device to proceed with the transaction.

Abstract: A software upgrade to be deployed by a cloud extension agent is received by a remote network management platform, the cloud extension agent running locally on a network and initiating an outbound connection to the remote network management platform through a firewall of the network. A command is generated for the software upgrade, the command comprising an identification of a source of the software upgrade. The command is provided to the cloud extension agent, wherein providing the command causes the cloud extension agent to acquire the software upgrade from the identified source and deploy the software upgrade.

Abstract: First information is received corresponding to a scanned page including a first graphic code. The page is displayed with the first graphic code and an information display page, where the information display page displays the first information. Second information is received corresponding to a scanned page including a second graphic code. The second information is added to the information display page.

Abstract: A two-dimensional marker (40) for marking an object comprises a plurality of line segments (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) each extending between a first end point and a second end point thereof, wherein at least one of the line segments comprises a shape of at least one period of a periodic waveform.

Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.

Abstract: A payment button on a device, such as a mobile phone, allows the user to remain on the window or page from which an item was selected for purchase. When the user is ready to purchases, the button is selected, and the user simply enters an identifier, such as a password or PIN, and the transaction is processed. The button remains on the same screen and changes during different stages of the payment process.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, methods, communication systems, and vehicle systems are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a vehicle system is provided that includes a fleet of vehicles and a remote server. The remote server is remote from the fleet of vehicles, and includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver is configured to receive, over a wireless communication network, a communication with a request for a command to be performed by the fleet of vehicles. The processor is configured to: (A) identify a plurality of vehicles of the fleet of vehicles subject to the command; and (B) provide instructions for each of the plurality of vehicles to perform a vehicle action corresponding to the command.

Abstract: A method for peer-to-peer prepaid card accounts can create a prepaid card that can receive donations through a QR code disposed on the physical card. Restrictions can also be placed on the card to control where or how the funds may be used. The method can, in response to receiving a request at a card management service to create an account, obtain account information, wherein the account information comprises a user name, an account number, a QR code image, and optionally a biometric data. The account information can be stored as a card account for the user, which is funded by receiving a payment from a second party using the QR code. Then, when a card holder uses the card for a transaction, the card management service can function as an issuer to authorize its use.

Abstract: A book (1) is described. The book has front and back covers (2, 3) and a plurality of pages (5) bound between the covers. The book includes capacitive touch elements (9) disposed on the inside (10, 14) of the back cover and/or the front cover. The book also includes at least one output device (7), such as a speaker, and a controller (18). The controller is configured to cause the or at least one of the output devices to output a signal in dependence upon position of a user's digit (31: FIG. 6) on a page overlying the cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing biometric information in an electronic device including a processor that operates at a normal mode or at a secure mode, the method comprising, detecting a biometric input event from a biometric sensor module at normal mode, creating biometric data based on sensed data from the biometric sensor module at the secure mode, performing biometric registration or biometric authentication based on the created biometric data at the secure mode, and providing result information of biometric registration or biometric authentication at the normal mode.

Abstract: A device may receive first information relating to a first set of transactions and a first set of chargebacks associated with the first set of transactions; process the first information to generate a processed data set; train a model to perform classification of the first set of chargebacks, where the model is to receive, as input, information relating to transactions and at least one chargeback, and where the model is to output information identifying a classification of the at least one chargeback; receive second information identifying a second set of transactions and a second set of chargebacks associated with the second set of transactions, where the second information is received from multiple, different sources; determine a classification of the second set of chargebacks using the model and based on the second information; and perform an action based on the classification of the second set of chargebacks.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for internet of things (IoT) data analysis are described herein. In an aspect, the method includes receiving user's input for data fields which are configured for retrieving data from a data repository. The data repository stores data related to one or more IoT devices. A structured query language (SQL) statement corresponding to the received user's input is generated. Based upon the generated SQL statement, data from the data repository is retrieved. A visual representation for displaying the retrieved data is identified. The retrieved data is rendered based upon the identified visual representation.

Abstract: An arrangement of one or more micro cameras are used in conjunction with computer controlled illumination to create a high-throughput microscope able to operate without the need of expensive scanning stages. A single unit contains a plurality of sensors, lenses tiled in such a way to cover a significant fraction of the desired field of view in a digital single acquisition. Mechanical stages and patterned illumination can then be used in conjunction with the system to enhanced the imaged depth of field, or create an acquisition stack to enhance the information acquired. Multiple units can be combined to obtain images of a single sample from different angles. The absence of mechanical stages makes the imaging system ideal for use in scenarios that require the sample to be in a climate and/or environmentally controlled chamber.

Abstract: A recording medium cartridge according to an embodiment of the present technology includes: an information recording medium; a first cartridge memory; and a second cartridge memory. The first cartridge memory is capable of storing first information relating to the information recording medium, and includes a non-contact communication medium capable of reading/writing the first information via a first communication device disposed in a drive device. The second cartridge memory is capable of storing second information relating to the information recording medium, and is configured to be capable of reading the second information via a second communication device.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating over a telecommunications network between a service provider and one or more users, wherein the service provider can have access to multiple distinct addresses I the telecommunications network and each user is identified by an address, more specifically, where a first message can be sent over at least a portion of the telecommunications network to a user's address and based on a response from the user determining the message to which the response is a reply.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a system for digital authentication, the system including a server and a device. The device includes a first processor and a second processor separate and distinct from the first processor and dedicated solely to security functionality. The second processor is programmed to generate a public key and a private key, and to use the private key and to-be-signed signature data to generate digital signatures, including a first digital signature. The device transmits the public key and the first digital signature to the server. The server stores the public key to uniquely identify the device or a user of the device in subsequent communications between the server and device.

Abstract: The card game monitoring system has: a game table (1) on which bettors (2) put wagers (3) on betting areas (4); and a card shooter apparatus has a card reading unit to read and record the number (rank) and suit of the cards (6); and a control unit (7) to determine a winning hand according to a table game rules based on information of numbers (ranks) and suits of the cards sequentially read by the card reading unit (5); a monitor video camera system (8) to capture positions of cards and to identify wagers (3) on each betting area (4) at the game table (1); the control unit (10) has further processing function to check whether wagers (3) with payoff (3W) move to a pool (12) of the winner (W) of the bettors (2) determined by the card shooter apparatus (5) at the end of each game.

Abstract: A method of matching a found item record with an existing item record, wherein the found item record includes a plurality of record fields. In an example embodiment, the found item is a piece of cargo that is associated with a travel route. In an example embodiment, the method includes: receiving, by one or more processors and from a remote user device, a photo file that comprises an image of the found item; generating, based on the image and using an image to image-description application, text describing an appearance of the found item; storing the generated text describing the appearance of the found item in a first record field from the plurality of record fields; and comparing the text within the first record field with text within a first record field in the existing item record to match the found item record with the existing item record.

Abstract: A personal communications device that employs directional or parametric speakers to provide an enhanced user experience, delivering audio directly to a human user of the device rather than broadcasting the audio in all directions. As a result, increased privacy for the user of the personal communications device can be achieved.

Abstract: A method of encoding a transaction flow is described. The method comprises: receiving information from a user about a transaction type to be executed; creating a transaction flow comprising a sequence of states, where at least some states include text to be displayed and inputs to be enabled for that state; and encoding the transaction flow into a machine-readable code.

Abstract: Lost, misplaced, incorrectly delivered, and damaged assets are a common occurrence in shipment or asset tracking. Disclosed are various embodiments concerning a battery-less or intermittent battery use environments in which a node uses internal logic (e.g., circuitry and/or software) that, based at least in part on sensor information and stored information regarding the history of the node, may track events that have occurred to the node. The node may be responsive to events and determine whether exceptions have occurred that require attention. For example, detecting damage might cause the node to update an output to indicate the node and associated material, if any, needs to be rerouted to address the exception.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for authentication and/or provisioning of wireless network devices, and in particular, methods and apparatuses for authentication and/or provisioning of wireless network devices that are communicating with and may be monitored and/or controlled by a remote (e.g., cloud) server.