Abstract: The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods and systems for intelligent task management. An example method may include identifying one or more authorized entities. The method may further include broadcasting at least one task associated with a user to one or more devices associated with the one or more authorized entities. The method may further include receiving from the one or more authorized entities, via the one or more devices, an indication of acceptance of the at least one task. The method may further include selecting at least one trusted entity among the one or more authorized entities. The method may further include issuing at least one digital certificate to the at least one trusted entity to perform the at least one task.

Abstract: A baggage delivery notification system and method which alerts passengers when their baggage arrives. An example method includes obtaining a baggage identifier on a bag at a baggage claim carousel from a reader, determining a passenger associated with the baggage identifier, and alerting the passenger that the bag is at the baggage claim carousel. The method may further include determining a time of arrival of the bag at the baggage claim carousel and alerting the passenger to the time of arrival.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for monitoring on route transportations. The method includes obtaining a driving route of a target vehicle; obtaining a reference position on the driving route away from a first current position of the target vehicle; determining a second current position of the target vehicle after a reference time; determining a distance between the second current position and the reference position is greater than a preset distance; and sending a signal to a target terminal indicating that the target vehicle is off-route.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for concealed chip-card readers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a chip-enabled card reader may include a card slot that receives a chip-enabled card; a carriage comprising a smart chip connector for contacting a chip on the chip-enabled card; and at least one carriage track disposed within the chassis that slideably engages the carriage and defines a path of movement for the carriage between a protected position and a reading position. The carriage may move along the path of movement to a reading position. The smart chip connector may contact the chip on the chip-enabled card when the chip-enabled card is in a fully-inserted position. The carriage is in the protected position when no card has been inserted into the card slot. In one embodiment, the smart chip connector has reduced accessibility through the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for monitoring on route transportations. The method includes obtaining a driving route of a target vehicle; obtaining a reference position on the driving route away from a first current position of the target vehicle; determining a second current position of the target vehicle after a reference time; determining a distance between the second current position and the reference position is greater than a preset distance; and sending a signal to a target terminal indicating that the target vehicle is off-route.

Abstract: A navigation device that can access map data and avoidance data, the avoidance data including information for identifying undesirable locations, receive location information representing a geographical location and direction of travel in relation to the map data; and establish, based on the location information and map data, whether the geographical location and direction of travel approach a navigation decision point having a plurality of navigation choices, where each navigation choice corresponds to an onward route leaving the navigation decision point; determine, based on the map data and avoidance data, for at least one onward route leaving the navigation decision point, whether the onward route unavoidably includes an undesirable location; and provide result information to the output section based, at least in part, on the determination.

Abstract: A vehicle with an integrated advertising system. The vehicle can include a computer, at least one receiver, and a driving control. At least one receiver may be configured to communicate wirelessly, for example with an antenna or satellite. The receiver may receive advertising or retail information pertaining to a good or service, also including housing, a menu, or entertainment opportunities. The advertising or retail information may be communicated to a user within the vehicle, and the user may indicate a desire to purchase the good or service. The user may instruct the computer to drive the vehicle to the location of the good or service autonomously or the user may instruct the computer to purchase the good or service, or both.

Abstract: Security and tracking systems disclosed herein include a server coupled with a database, a computing device coupled with the database and including a display, and a wearable recording device (device) configured to record audio and video, the device having an identifier associated with the user through the database. One or more user interfaces are displayed on the display and include one or more inputs configured to associate the identifier with the user through the database. The wearable recording device may be an earring. Some security and tracking systems include a tracking device (tracker) having at least one sharp end, the tracker configured to be insertable into a hem or fold of a clothing item, the tracker having an identifier associated with the user through the database using inputs on one or more user interfaces displayed on the display, the tracker including a visual display of the identifier.

Abstract: Proposed is an autonomous vehicle (AV) for delivering an item to a recipient at a delivery location in a trusted manner. The AV includes: a sensor system adapted to detect, while the autonomous vehicle is travelling to the delivery location, a value of a property of at least one of: the autonomous vehicle, and the item. The AV further includes a data store adapted to store authentication data for verifying the trustworthiness of the item, the authentication data being based on the value detected. The AV further includes a recipient verification unit adapted to verify the identity of the recipient and to generate a verification signal indicative of whether the identity of the recipient is verified. The AV further includes a communication unit adapted to communicate stored authentication data to an authentication system for verification.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for monitoring on route transportations. The method includes obtaining a driving route of a target vehicle; obtaining a reference position on the driving route away from a first current position of the target vehicle; determining a second current position of the target vehicle after a reference time; determining a distance between the second current position and the reference position is greater than a preset distance; and sending a signal to a target terminal indicating that the target vehicle is off-route.

Abstract: Proposed is an autonomous vehicle (AV) for delivering an item to a recipient at a delivery location in a trusted manner. The AV includes: a sensor system adapted to detect, while the autonomous vehicle is travelling to the delivery location, a value of a property of at least one of: the autonomous vehicle, and the item. The AV further includes a data store adapted to store authentication data for verifying the trustworthiness of the item, the authentication data being based on the value detected. The AV further includes a recipient verification unit adapted to verify the identity of the recipient and to generate a verification signal indicative of whether the identity of the recipient is verified. The AV further includes a communication unit adapted to communicate stored authentication data to an authentication system for verification.

Abstract: A system is described for tracking vehicle position using a smart phone or similar device as an active transponder that communicates with roadside equipment. The system may uses existing RF transceivers on the smart-phone, such as Bluetooth® LE or WiFi to periodically transmit an identifying message. Road-based equipment detects and locates the smart phone. In a further aspect, the smart phone is alerted by roadside beacons and responds with identification information. Transaction processing may be performed either on the smart phone or by roadside or back office equipment. The system may be used for automated roadway tolling and monitoring and also for access control. A coded card may be scanned by the smart card to enter identification for access control.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the sorting of assets to sort locations. In various embodiments, a sort employee scans an asset indicia using a user device, which stores asset data corresponding to the stored asset. As the sort employee nears a sort location (e.g., a delivery vehicle) with the asset and the user device, the user device automatically communicates wirelessly with a sort location receiver to associate the asset data with data indicative of the sort location where the user deposits the asset. In various embodiments, a device may determine whether the user device is proximate the appropriate sort location for the item, and may generate an alert upon a determination that the user device is proximate an incorrect sort location.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided that enable a portable computing device to emulate a proximity card. A portable computing device is provided that includes an antenna, storage that stores an identification number, and a processor. The processor is configured to control modulation of the identification number onto a carrier signal received by the antenna from a proximity card reader device. In this manner, an applicable function may be enabled, and the portable computing device emulates a proximity card. The antenna may be specific to proximity card emulation, or may be shared with other portable computing device functions, such as wireless charging.

Abstract: A system and method for charging an electric vehicle includes identifying vehicle information corresponding to the electric vehicle based on an electronic image of the electric vehicle, retrieving from an electronically stored database a location of a charging port on the electric vehicle based on the vehicle information, and robotically moving a charging connector according to the retrieved location to engage the charging port of the electric vehicle to charge a battery.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention(s) described herein enable a system that may rely on a biometric identifier entry validation system The validation system uses biometric methods such as facial recognition, palm veins, and thumb prints as an entry or passage token. The validation system associates a form of fare media such as a smartcard or other electronic payment method with the biometric identifier after repeated transactions where both the fare media and the biometric identifier are read. In this manner the biometric identifier becomes a biometric token that replaces the need to use a form of fare media. Accordingly, the biometric identifier user can be validated for passage without the need to carry a form of fare media and, in some cases, in different geographic locations.

Abstract: A license plate number input device comprises: a characteristic information extraction unit for extracting characteristic information on a license plate from a vehicle image; a keypad provision unit for providing at least one input keypad on the basis of the extracted characteristic information; and an out unit for displaying input information input by a user through the provided input keypad.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method of payment for parking of a vehicle including determining the location of the vehicle with a wireless communication device. Determining the location includes using a satellite radio navigation system such as GPS with the facility for user provided corrections and avoiding the use of zone IDs. The method also includes automatically extending an initiated parking session with subsequent prepaid time durations until certain predetermined conditions are met. The method includes automatically determining the end of an initiated parking session based on detecting movement of the vehicle away from a parking spot provided the Handset containing the parking payment App has sensed a Bluetooth tag in the vehicle or paired with the built-in Bluetooth system of the vehicle.

Abstract: An onboard system installed in a vehicle that performs traffic processing for the vehicle, the onboard system comprising an onboard unit that communicates with an external device to perform charge processing; and a notification device that outputs a notification signal to an external device according to whether an expected onboard unit is connected or the expected onboard unit is disconnected via a connection unit connectable to the onboard unit.

Abstract: A method and system for associating an image of a face of at least a person with Point-of-Sale (PoS) data by aligning a first event time series with a second event time series based on a dynamic time disparity. An exemplary embodiment can generate an event time series containing facial recognition data for a person or persons during the PoS transaction process. These data can form a vision-based checkout event time series. An embodiment can also collect PoS transaction data from the retail checkout system, using timestamp information to create a second event time series. As there may be a time disparity between the time series, they can then be aligned in order to match events from one time series to the other. Faces identified in checkout events in the first time series can be registered to PoS events and the results stored in a database.

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating and providing public mobile device charging stations are disclosed. One or more charging stations may be configured to charge a battery of a mobile device. A database may be configured to store location information of the one or more charging stations as well as mobile device location and security credential information of the one or more respective mobile devices. A server communicatively coupled with the one or more charging stations and the database, may be configured to determine a proximity of the one or more charging stations to a location of the mobile device. This determination may be based on the station location information and the mobile device location information. Based on the determined proximity, provide the station location information of the respective one or more charging stations to the mobile device. The charging station further provides photo and/or video surveillance security to verify a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for interference in radiofrequency identification (RFID) devices are provided. One system includes an RFID antenna structure having a fixed antenna having a plurality of loops, one or more additional inductive loops and a switching arrangement coupled with the one or more additional inductive loops. The RFID antenna structure further includes a controller configured to control the switching arrangement to selectively switch the one or more additional inductive loops to change an inductance of the fixed antenna.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to allow a smart phone or any terminal to activate a door lock using a web site or server computer system. An access control system is provided that includes a server and an access device. The access device includes a processor and a communication module. The process has control of a door lock and is able to receive a reservation certificate presented by a portable terminal through the communication module. The processor activates the door lock when a current reservation certificate has been presented.

Abstract: A method and system of conducting a payment transaction including receiving, by a payment platform, a verification query including payment profile identification information and a payment request. The payment request includes merchant information. The payment profile identification information is obtained from a payment device using wireless communication. The payment device is associated with a payer, and the payment transaction is initiated in response to the presence of the payment device in a predetermined payment charging area. Comparing, using the payment platform, the payment profile identification information and the merchant information with stored verification parameters to determine if the payment profile identification information is properly associated with the merchant information. Verifying, using the payment platform, the payment transaction in response to the payment profile identification information being properly associated with the merchant information.

Abstract: Provided is a wearable navigation device, comprising a band portion positioned at a portion of a human body; a location device that receives navigation data regarding a destination location for an item and determines a distance and orientation with respect to a current position of the wearable navigation device to the destination location; and a plurality of tactile feedback emitters that provide tactile feedback to the portion of the human body in a predetermined sequential order to direct a wearer of the band portion to the destination location having a point of intersection of a length, width, and height.

Abstract: A self-service system with user interface positioning which accommodates drive-through vehicles of different heights and optionally different distances from an order board. The self-service system includes a user interface and a computer for positioning the user interface at a height above ground which substantially coincides with a window height above the ground of a vehicle adjacent the user interface. The height of the user interface is within a predetermined range of possible heights of the user interface corresponding to different window heights of different vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for authenticating an optically variable security element (1), in particular a diffractive security element, with the steps: a) capturing an image sequence with at least one individual image of the security element (1) by means of a sensor (31), in particular a hand-held device (3), preferably a smartphone, tablet or a PDA; b) checking whether at least one predetermined item of optical information is present in at least one individual image of the image sequence.

Abstract: A system, mobile device, backend server, and RFID toll module work in cooperation to automatically pay vehicular tolls to a toll agency that operates toll stations along a roadways travelled by the user of the mobile device. Upon approaching a toll station the mobile device enables the RFID toll module. The toll reader at the toll station transmits a toll reader signal that is received by the RFID toll module, which responds by transmitting a unique identifier. The unique identifier is associated with the mobile device at a toll account maintained by a toll service backend server. Upon completion of a toll transaction, the RFID toll module indicates the transaction to the mobile device, which forwards toll transaction information to the toll service backend server for payment from the toll account to the toll agency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication method, device, and system. The communication method include using low-frequency alternating magnetic field signals to control a communication distance between a first radio frequency (RF) device and second RF device. The communication device receives and uses a first low-frequency alternating magnetic field signal transmitted from a second RF device to control the communication distance to the second RF device. The communication system includes a first RF device and a second RF device. The first RF device generates and transmits a first low-frequency alternating magnetic field signal and receives a second low-frequency alternating magnetic field signal, and the second RF device generates and transmits the second low-frequency alternating magnetic field signal and receives the first low-frequency alternating magnetic field signal.

Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors and telematics devices of a first vehicle, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior by the first vehicle. The driving analysis server also may retrieve corresponding vehicle operation data from one or more other vehicles, and may compare the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior of the first vehicle to corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles. A driver score for the first vehicle may be calculated or adjusted based on the comparison of the driving behavior in the first vehicle to the corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for an IoT security system.

Abstract: Onboard servers, and methods for communicating over wireless interface between an onboard server installed in an airplane and a ground server located remote from the airplane. Executable application code and first user data is received by the onboard server from the ground server before take-off of the airplane and stored. At least a part of the executable application code is executed by the onboard server. The onboard server receives delta user data from the ground server after the take-off and before landing of the airplane. The first delta user data updates the first user data to form second user data. The onboard server, after takeoff and before landing of the airplane, transmits at least a portion of the second user data to a seat entertainment terminal mounted within the airplane and/or to a personal mobile terminal of a user aboard the airplane for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A system and method for user identification and personalization based on automotive identifiers are described. Image data of a vehicle is received from an image capture device. Vehicle identification information is extracted from the image data. A data record associated with a user is retrieved using the vehicle identification information. A personalized communication for the user is generated based on the retrieved data record. The personalized communication may be transmitted to a device. The personalized communication may comprise a recommendation.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a spatial telemeter alert reconnaissance system (“STARS”). According to one aspect disclosed herein, the STARS can receive, from a spatial mapping and monitoring (“SMM”) device, an initial space map for a space in which the SMM device is deployed. The initial space map can include a volume capacity of the space. The STARS can receive, from a user device, at least one space parameter to be utilized for the space in which the SMM device is deployed. The STARS device can update the SMM device in accordance with the space parameter. In some embodiments, the at least one space parameter can include a mapping frequency. The mapping frequency can instruct the SMM device to perform spatial mapping of the space at a specified time interval.

Abstract: A server computer detects an event relating to a plurality of objects in a cloud. The server computer logs event data based on the event in a data store. The server computer examines subscription data to identify applications subscribing to the detected event, wherein the applications are executing in the cloud, and provides event data to the identified applications in the cloud.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating and receiving a paging signal are provided. The paging signal may be received by a wireless device in a low-power state. The paging signal may include a target identification (ID) that may be associated with the wireless device. If the target ID is associated with the wireless device, the wireless device may leave the low-power state, enter an active power state and communicate with other wireless devices. The wireless device may include power harvesting circuitry to convert RF energy from the paging signal into power to operate a portion of the wireless device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that identify a motor vehicle operation and whether a driver is operating a mobile device. One example of operation may include a method that includes receiving vehicle data based on active operation of a vehicle and compiling a candidate driver identification profile (DIP) based on the received vehicle data. The method may also include comparing the candidate DIP to a pre-stored DIP and determining a match between the candidate DIP and the pre-stored DIP. The method may also include applying a restriction to a mobile station operated by a driver of the vehicle responsive to the match determination.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for image surveillance of areas of interest for items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. These areas of interest are often times unmonitored due to privacy concerns. The present invention discloses an image surveillance system and method, that upon indication of an RFID tag coming within proximity of a portal system having an RFID reader, records one or more images of the area of interest, so as to capture a subject associated with the RFID tagged item moving into or through the area of interest. Such applications for embodiments of the present invention are directed to monitor items of interest in retail stores, restaurants, shipping and receiving locations, and other public areas.

Abstract: Present invention embodiments include a tool to track manufactured and other products from cradle to grave. This includes tracking the history of locations where equipment has been placed, loaned, evaluated, stored, and sold. The system includes Return Authorization (RA) and Complaints for equipment and parts.

Abstract: A position information providing apparatus for providing present position information to a position notifier apparatus is provided. The position information providing apparatus includes an ultrasonic wave output device for outputting ultrasonic wave and a controller for controlling the ultrasonic wave output device. In accordance with contents of the present position information, the controller sequentially selects a modulation frequency from among multiple detectable frequencies which are detectable by the position notifier apparatus and which are lower than an ultrasonic wave frequency. The controller controls the ultrasonic wave output device so that a maximum value or a minimum value of amplitude of the ultrasonic wave varies with to the selected modulation frequency.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to provide power to devices are disclosed. An example method includes determining an indication of visual media consumption of a display by a person; and enabling delivery of power to a device associated with the person in response to determining that the visual media consumption is associated with the person.

Abstract: A method is described for detecting a wrong-way driving incident of a motor vehicle on a unidirectional roadway, using a traffic monitoring device. A motor vehicle is recognized by the traffic monitoring device, a moving direction of the motor vehicle is determined based on data of the traffic monitoring device, and a wrong-way driving incident is detected when a moving direction is against a direction of traffic of the unidirectional roadway. A traffic monitoring device for detecting a wrong-way driving incident of a motor vehicle on a unidirectional roadway is provided, which includes a recognizing arrangement to recognize a motor vehicle, a determining arrangement to determine a moving direction of the motor vehicle based on data of the traffic monitoring device, and a detecting arrangement to detect a wrong-way driving incident when a moving direction is against a direction of traffic of the unidirectional roadway.

Abstract: A method and a system for adjusting a vehicle seat for a user of a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, are proposed, wherein the vehicle seat is configured for electrical adjustment in accordance with at least one adjustment direction, wherein the vehicle seat and/or the vehicle have/has a control unit, wherein the control unit is assigned at least one antenna unit for wirelessly receiving information relating to the adjustment of the vehicle seat for the user, wherein the method for adjusting the vehicle seat comprises the following method steps: in a first method step, the vehicle seat is assigned a telecommunications appliance, in a second method step, information is input at the telecommunications appliance or information is stored in a memory device of the telecommunications appliance, in a third method step following the second method step, the information is wirelessly transmitted from the telecommunications appliance to the control unit of the vehicle seat or of the vehicle by means of radio t

Abstract: A method for use in verifying a location of an item aboard a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving, by a transceiver device located in the vehicle, at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) signal. Each RFID signal is associated with an RFID tag of an item aboard the vehicle. The method additionally includes processing the at least one RFID signal and transmitting, by the transceiver device, the at least one RFID signal to a passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a communication interface and a processing device. The processing device determines a proximity of a host vehicle to a target location. When the proximity to the target location is less than a predetermined value, the processing device commands the communication interface to transmit the target location to a parking server. In response, the processing device receives a message identifying at least one parking zone from the parking server.

Abstract: A mobile navigation system may include a navigation computer, an arrival detection system, and an information delivery system. The navigation computer may be configured to receive a destination to which a user of the mobile navigation system wishes to travel and to provide guidance to the user about how to navigate to the destination. The arrival detection system may be configured to automatically detect when the mobile navigation system has arrived at the destination. The information delivery system may be configured to provide local information to the user that is tailored to the specific destination in response to detection by the arrival detection system of the arrival of the mobile navigation system at the destination. The local information may not be merely an announcement that the user has arrived at the destination.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for an IoT security system.

Abstract: A printed matter delivery system, in which a printed matter delivery apparatus delivers printed matter having an image formed by an image forming apparatus is provided. The system includes a print management unit managing a print job performed by the image forming apparatus; a delivery management unit managing a delivery job performed by the printed matter delivery apparatus; a delivery authentication processing unit performing a matching confirmation process to determine whether authentication information of the delivery job matches authentication information of the print job; a print controlling unit causing the image forming apparatus to generate the printed matter based on the print job authenticated by the delivery authentication processing unit and to output the printed matter to the printed matter delivery apparatus; and a receipt confirmation unit obtaining receipt information input into the printed matter delivery apparatus at a delivery destination.

Abstract: A method for providing air traffic controlled flight of drones flying in to and out of an air traffic controlled space around an airport. The method includes causing the drones to congregate at a congregation area in the air traffic controlled space, causing the drones to fly from the congregation area as a group out of the air traffic controlled space under air traffic control, causing the drones to disperse from the group once the drones are out of the air traffic controlled space, causing the drones to fly to a package delivery location after they are dispersed to deliver the package, causing return drones to fly to a re-congregation area outside of the air traffic controlled space after they have delivered their packages, and causing the return drones to enter the air traffic controlled space as a group under air traffic control.

Abstract: A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag according to one embodiment includes a housing configured for permanent or detachable coupling to an object, control circuitry coupled to the housing, and a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry. A secondary power source is also present for recharging the first power source. A memory stores information.