Abstract: A method includes a first computer encoding input data into a sequence of two-dimensional barcodes, the first computer displaying an image of each of the two-dimensional barcodes on a display screen in sequential order, a second computer using an imaging device to capture each of the displayed images to obtain the sequence of two-dimensional barcodes, and the second computer decoding each of the two-dimensional barcodes to obtain the input data. Separately, a first computer may divide input data into a sequence of data segments, receiving a personal value from a second computer, and perform an iterated mathematical function that uses the personal value and the sequence of data segments to generate a sequence of parameter values. The first computer may then transmit the iterated function and the initial segment to the second computer through a first channel and transmit the parameter values to the second computer through a second channel.

Abstract: A method and system generate an image of a lottery ticket with a branding mark indicating that the lottery ticket was presented for redemption and is thereafter void, wherein the lottery ticket is presented by a patron at a terminal having a digital image capture device. At the terminal, a digital image of the lottery ticket is generated with the digital image capture device and presented on a display. The image is modified on the display to include a branding mark indicating that the lottery ticket has been presented for redemption and is thereafter void. At the terminal, a copy of the modified digital image of the lottery ticket is printed and presented to the patron.

Abstract: A logistics control system includes: a processor configured to control an operation of the logistics control system; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to: obtain barcode information about an article from a barcode information obtaining module provided in the logistics control system and configured to obtain the barcode information attached to the article; obtain image information about the article from an image information obtaining module configured to obtain the image information about the article by synchronizing a photographing time point of the barcode information obtaining module with a photographing time point of the barcode information obtaining module; and monitor the article based on the barcode information and the image information.

Abstract: A device for reading information from a smart card of the type having a contact chip and/or a magnetic stripe. An enclosure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one peripheral edge, all of which together define an enclosure internal volume therewithin. A control circuit is disposed at least partially within the enclosure internal volume and includes at least a processor, a memory, a power source, a magnetic stripe reader, a contact chip reader, a fingerprint sensor, a display screen, an LED indicator, an NFC/RFID reader, a wireless module, and optionally an interface connector. As such, information from the smart card is stored by the processor into the memory when the smart card is either swiped through a first slot or inserted into a second slot and transferred to an electronic device connected with the interface connector or wirelessly.

Abstract: An example barcode reader includes a housing and an imaging assembly positioned at least partially within the housing. The imaging assembly has a field of view (FOV) including a first portion of the FOV and a second portion of the FOV. The imaging assembly is configured to capture one or more images of the FOV associated with image data. The barcode reader also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the imaging assembly. The processor is configured to process the image data of the first portion of the FOV and to initiate an identification session when a target enters the first portion of the FOV and configured to not initiate the identification session when the target enters the second portion of the FOV.

Abstract: The system and techniques disclose herein describe a radio-frequency identification (RFID) capacitance liquid measurement and tag (RCLMT) system for detecting a volume of liquid in a container (liquid level detection), for example an amount of wine inside of a wine bottle. The RCLMT system includes a RFID chip, flexible printed circuit board (PCB), capacitive strips, and adhesive which implements a RFID tag-based sensor that advantageously uses low power and has low cost. Further, a user platform, including the RCLMT system and computer software applications (apps) and a backend system (e.g., cloud service) is described herein. The RCLMT system acts as a passive liquid level detection sensor, which enables the amount of a liquid beverage, such as alcohol, that is inside of a container to be automatically and accurately ascertained.

Abstract: A bi-optic data reader has a horizontal housing portion including a horizontal reading window, a vertical housing portion including a vertical reading window disposed between a left panel area and a right panel area of a body of the vertical housing portion, and a weigh platter having a horizontal weigh surface extending over the horizontal housing portion, and a crown extending over the vertical housing portion including overhanging portions that extend over the left panel area and the right panel area.

Abstract: An example barcode reader includes a housing having a window. An imaging assembly is recessed within the housing, has an imaging field-of-view (FOV) directed toward the window, and includes an imager configured to capture an image of an object positioned within a product scanning region. An illumination assembly is recessed within the housing and has an illumination FOV directed toward the window and overlaps the imaging FOV by at least 70% from zero to 3 inches from the window. A controller is configured to receive a captured image from the imaging assembly and to process the captured image to: determine if the object is a product for sale or a hand of a user; decode a barcode if the object is a product for sale; and identify elements of the hand of the user for identification if the object is the hand of the user.

Abstract: A card reader includes a digital connector such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug or an Apple® Lightning® plug. The digital connector includes a corresponding connector interface, which provides voltage to at least a card reader interface and an integrated circuit (IC) of the card reader. The card reader interface outputs an analog transaction information signal upon reading the card. The IC generates a digital version of the analog transaction information signal, encrypts the digital version, converts that into an analog audio signal. The audio signal can then be sent to the connector interface, which converts it into a digital signal such as a USB or Apple® Lightning® signal that is sent by the digital connector to a mobile device. Alternately, the audio signal can be sent to a microcontroller that converts the audio signal to a digital format such as USB, and then to the digital connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.

Abstract: A card reader structured to perform processing on a card includes a main body part, an insertion port which is opened in the main body part and into which the card is inserted, a conveyance passage which is provided in an inside of the main body part and in which the card having been inserted is conveyed, a drive mechanism structured to convey the card in the conveyance passage, a plurality of sensors which detect insertion of the card into the insertion port and a state of conveyance of the card in the conveyance passage, and a control part which monitors state transitions of detected results of the plurality of the sensors for the card and determines that a foreign matter has been inserted into the card reader when the control part detects that a state transition is generated in a mode which is different from a predetermined state transition.

Abstract: The invention allows using a commodity hardware (e.g. a smartphone, a tablet, a computer . . . ) to automatically establish a high level of assurance authentication and identification of any government-issued identity document of a user (e.g. identity card, driving license, passport . . . ) and link that to digital identity counterpart. Moreover, the invention allows personalizing a material-based security feature provided of said government-issued identity document to create a link between the identity document and its data content that can be read by such a commodity hardware and serves as reliable credential for accessing a service once the material-based security feature has been authenticated via the commodity hardware and a signature of the identity data of the user has been authenticated by a server of an authority.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for transmitting list information. The method includes sending a list information of a web page to a receiving end by using a two-way communication protocol. The two-way communication protocol does not need to use a fixed request response strategy for information transmission like the HTTP protocol, thus can improve the transmission efficiency of the list information of a web page.

Abstract: A computing system can receive a transaction data set from a computing device of a merchant, which can indicate a transaction between the merchant and a user of a network transaction service. The system verifies the user's location at a merchant location associated with the merchant, and then funds the transaction from a shared funding source of the network transaction service. Subsequently, the computing system can access a customer account of the user to reimburse the shared funding account for an amount corresponding to the transaction.

Abstract: A workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. In an embodiment, the workstation includes a removable camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures a secondary image through a window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured secondary image are independently processed.

Abstract: A concentric CRR sensor is claimed that is used as a form of currency verification in order to combat counterfeiting currency. The system comprises applying sets of concentric CRR printed with transparent conductive ink. In one embodiment, using the CRR as a passive RFID tag, changing the ring's radii, inner or outer, and in turn, created more encryption, and thereby prevents currency counterfeiting. In one or more embodiments, the serial number of the currency bill is used as a guideline to a selection algorithm to determine the size of the radii.

Abstract: A card reader includes a digital connector such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug or an Apple® Lightning® plug. The digital connector includes a corresponding connector interface, which provides voltage to at least a card reader interface and an integrated circuit (IC) of the card reader. The card reader interface outputs an analog transaction information signal upon reading the card. The IC generates a digital version of the analog transaction information signal, encrypts the digital version, converts that into an analog audio signal. The audio signal can then be sent to the connector interface, which converts it into a digital signal such as a USB or Apple® Lightning® signal that is sent by the digital connector to a mobile device. Alternately, the audio signal can be sent to a microcontroller that converts the audio signal to a digital format such as USB, and then to the digital connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for context-based credit card reader management is provided that includes a point-of sale (POS) terminal, configured to accept employee login credentials via a magnetic stripe card, to display menu items for selection, to add selected menu items to an order, and to accept payment for the order, where the payment may be obtained via swipe, dip, or tap. The POS terminal has a card reader and a reader controller. The card reader reads provided cards when fully powered and enabled. The reader controller is coupled to the card reader, and determines one or more workflow states of the POS terminal, and dynamically controls power states of the card reader according to the one or more workflow states.

Abstract: A document scanner includes an enclosure with a scanning area. A transparent platform in the scanning area allows a user to position a document for authentication. A top camera takes a picture of the top of the document and a bottom camera takes a picture of the bottom under multiple light conditions including UV, IR, and white light. Mirrors reduce the enclosure size and multiple computers within the enclosure share work to process image data and determine document type. Types are searched in order based historically detected types. Barcode data is decoded and image samples are filtered as one of the computers finds a match. Security features are checked for the detected type and fake variants of the detected type are checked. Card information and formatting is validated and face data captured from a face camera and as shown on the document are matched against a database of banned users.

Abstract: A reading apparatus includes a wireless tag reader including an antenna and an antenna surface facing a first direction and through which the antenna emits a radio wave to read tag information from a wireless tag, and a code reader including an imaging unit and an imaging window facing the first direction and through which the imaging unit acquires an image to read a code. The code reader further includes a grip detachably connected to the wireless tag reader.

Abstract: Methods for secure transactions between gaming machines and portable devices are described. A logic device, separate from a master gaming controller on the gaming machine and placed in the gaming machine, may be operable to authenticate a portable device, such as a smart card, and authorize transactions involving transfers of indicia of credit between the portable device and the gaming machine. The logic device may be operable to send authentication information relating to the portable device to a remote host where a value amount of transactions involving the portable device authorized by the logic device may be higher when the logic device and the remote host authenticate the portable device as opposed to when the portable device is only authenticated by the logic device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one approach, includes: determining a current read heat value of each logical page which corresponds to write requests that have accumulated in a destage buffer. Each of the write requests is assigned to a respective write queue based on the current read heat value of each logical page which corresponds to the write requests. Moreover, each of the write queues correspond to a different page stripe which includes physical pages, the physical pages included in each of the respective page stripes being of a same type. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional approaches.

Abstract: Systems and methods communicate an intent of an autonomous vehicle externally. In one implementation, scan data of a field around a travel path of an autonomous vehicle is obtained. The scan data is captured using at least one sensor. An object in the field around the travel path is determined from the scan data. The object is determined to be mutable or immutable. A navigation condition associated with the object is determined based on whether the object is mutable or immutable. The navigation condition is correlated to a portion of the travel path. Control operation(s) of the autonomous vehicle is determined for the portion of the travel path in response to the navigation condition. A representation link between the control operation(s) of the autonomous vehicle and the object is generated. A representation of the field around the travel path is rendered and includes the representation link.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of deriving information from an optically readable security element, the method comprising: optically reading the optically readable security element, the optically readable security element comprising one or more optically readable structures, optically readable in response to excitation of the one or more optically readable structures, the one or more optically readable structures being arranged to interact with one or more proximal structures of the optically readable security element, the interaction being such that an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures interacting with the one or more proximal structures, is different to an excitation-emission relationship for the one or more optically readable structures and the one or more proximal structures in isolation; the reading comprising: determining data indicative of an optical property of the optically readable security element using first

Abstract: A portable Point-Of-Sale (POS) device includes: at least one touchscreen interface, a dual magnetic card and chip card slot situated on one side of the POS device, at least one wireless transceiver for network connectivity to and from the POS device, and a processor configured to process POS transactions on the POS device using the at least one touchscreen interface, the dual magnetic card and chip slot, and the at least one wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A method of automatically triggering scanning operation through specific motion includes steps as follows. A specific motion trajectory of a scanning device is sensed to determine whether the scanning device is moved along a predetermined path. If so, an image sensor of the scanning device is switched on. A determination is made as to whether the scanning device is moved down to a lower position. If so, the image sensor of the scanning device is switched off.

Abstract: A system and method for linking radio frequency identification (RFID) data and barcode data. The method includes receiving the RFID data and the barcode data. The method further includes storing the RFID data and the barcode data in a device. The method further includes identifying common metadata from the RFID data and the barcode data. Further, the method includes merging the RFID data and the barcode data based upon the common metadata. The method further includes eliminating the duplicate data post the RFID data and barcode data are merged to obtain merged data. Finally, the method includes alerting a user when at least the RFID data and the barcode data is matched with the merged data.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a scanning device with ergonomic features. As an example, the scanning device includes a rear housing section, a grip housing section, and a lower housing section, all coupled to each other. The rear housing section includes a trigger disposed on an end of the rear housing section, for activating the scanning device. A perimeter of the grip housing section includes the ergonomic features, and an end of the lower housing section opposite from the end of the rear housing section includes an optical scanner.

Abstract: A bioptical workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. In an embodiment, the workstation includes a removable camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures an image of the operator through an upright window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured image of the operator are independently processed. The image of the operator is captured only with ambient light.

Abstract: An integrated interface for an electronic device without a USB port includes at least one SIM card interface drive chip, a USB interface control chip, at least one SIM card interface control chip electronically connected to the at least one SIM card interface drive chip and the USB interface control chip, and a USB interface drive chip electronically connected to the USB interface control chip. A detection signal pin is defined on the USB interface control chip. When the detection signal pin is triggered, the USB interface control chip is turned on and the SIM card interface drive chip is turned off. When triggered, the USB interface drive chip drives the USB interface control chip to work, allowing access by an external whole-machine probe or test device.

Abstract: An example field-upgradeable barcode reader is configured to be supported by a workstation and includes a first housing portion supporting a generally horizontal platter having a generally horizontal window and a second housing portion supporting a generally vertical window. The second housing includes a receptacle configured to alternatively receive one of a cover and a field-installable imaging assembly insert. The field-installable imaging assembly insert is configured to receive an image acquisition assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bottle case management system, each bottle being provided with an electronic chip, the management system comprising: a first frame (160) having a first shape, a second frame (162) having a second form, the second shape being complementary to the first shape, the assembly of the two frames (160, 162) forming a framework delimiting an internal opening intended for the insertion of a conveyor (58) on which cases (12) run in a running direction (X), the internal opening having a dimension along a direction orthogonal to the running direction between 300 mm and 1000 mm, at least one chip reader being comprised in the frame.

Abstract: A stylus structure includes a stylus housing unit, a stylus cover unit, a control unit, and a barrier unit. The stylus housing unit has an accommodating space and an opening that are in spatial communication with each other. The stylus cover unit is detachably sleeved on the stylus housing unit. The control unit includes a processing component and a trigger component electrically connected to the processing component. The barrier unit in the accommodating space contacts the trigger component, and therefore the processing component is in a power OFF state. In another aspect, the stylus structure includes a stylus housing unit, a control unit, and a barrier unit. The control unit includes a processing component and electrically connects to a trigger component. The barrier unit in the stylus housing unit contacts the trigger component, and therefore the processing component is in a power OFF state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking and sharing user data may include presenting a first portion of content to a first user, detecting the first user and second user in proximity to an information handling system, displaying a user interface element associated with the content on the information handling system, sharing the user interface element with the second user using the information handling system, and presenting a second portion of content on the second information handling system to the second user. The content associated with a user interface element. The display may be based on the detection of the first user. The sharing may be based on a gesture received from the first user. The second portion of the content includes the first portion of content and another portion of content.

Abstract: A light sensing system includes a plurality of light-emitting devices arranged to have a first optical axis and a plurality of light-receiving devices arranged to have a second optical axis, the second optical axis being parallel with the first optical axis. The plurality of light-emitting devices and the plurality of light-receiving devices are formed to have a monolithically integrated structure, and the first optical axis and the second optical axis are substantially coaxial to each other, thus improving the efficiency of light reception.

Abstract: A Near Field Communication (NFC) reader can wirelessly cooperate with a rectangular prism-shaped transponder having an NFC transponder antenna. The NFC reader includes an NFC controller, a matching network coupled to the NFC controller, and a receptacle capable of at least partially holding the transponder. The receptacle has a bottom wall, a lateral wall and a shape designed such that the transponder cannot be placed in the receptacle in a direction where the NFC transponder antenna is parallel to the bottom wall. The receptacle includes first and second NFC reader antennas located in two non-parallel parts of the lateral wall and a connection coupling the first and second reader antennas to the matching network.

Abstract: Antenna assemblies for controlling radiation patterns or backscatter sensing zones are provided. The antenna assemblies may be used in a system for identifying items, such as a radio-frequency identification (RFID) system having an RFID reader and a plurality of RFID tags. In one embodiment, an antenna assembly may include a directional antenna having a fanned-shaped radiation pattern. In addition to the directional antenna, the antenna assembly may further include a right shroud element configured to reduce a right side of the fanned-shaped radiation pattern and a left shroud element configured to reduce a left side of the fanned-shaped radiation pattern.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and a system where a processor(s) monitors movement of users within a physical environment including routes and transports, where the physical environment includes readers of signals or images of decodable indicia to monitor locations via these signals or images associated with the users, and where the signals or the images are valid for a pre-defined period of time. The processor(s) identifies a given user of the users. The processor(s) generates a movement profile for the given user that includes machine learned movement patterns and a proficiency measure. The processor(s) generates and transmits, based on the movement profile and the locations of the users, route guidance for the given user including a recommendation, consistent with the proficiency measure, for taking a specific route to a specific transport and comprises an optimized route to minimize wait time at the transports and maximize time spent on the routes.

Abstract: A method for gesture-based configuration of a data capture device includes: storing, in a memory connected to a processor, a plurality of configuration definitions each defining (i) a gesture, and (ii) a corresponding configuration parameter; at a processor, monitoring an input device for a configuration activation input; responsive to detection of the configuration activation input, activating a configuration control mode at the processor; responsive to activation of the configuration control mode, detecting an input gesture at the processor; selecting one of the configuration definitions defining the gesture that matches the input gesture; updating a current configuration of the data capture device with the corresponding configuration parameter of the selected configuration definition.

Abstract: A notification system includes a detector, an identifier, a notifier, a determination module, and a controller. The detector detects that a commodity is placed at a display location. The identifier identifies the commodity. The notifier executes a notification operation with a plurality of different notification methods. The determination module determines a degree of conformity between the commodity identified by the identifier and the display location at which the commodity is placed. The controller controls the notifier such that the notifier executes the notification operation with one notification method associated to the degree of conformity determined by the determination module from the plurality of notification methods.

Abstract: A fixed point-of-sale (POS) terminal is provided that includes a mounting device for affixing the fixed POS terminal in a fixed location, a housing that is coupled the mounting device, a touchscreen display on a face of the housing, and a credit card reader that is configurable for use disposed within the housing. The credit card reader has a first assembly including a mag stripe card reader, and a second assembly including a Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) reader, where the second assembly is coupled to the first assembly. The first assembly rotates about an axis perpendicular to a plane in which the assemblies are disposed to one of a plurality of angular positions, the plurality of angular positions indicating an offset angle of the first assembly relative to the second assembly, where the credit card reader is coupled to the housing in the one of the plurality of positions.

Abstract: A card reader for use with a card, the card reader may include a magnetic detector to detect magnetism from the card inserted into an insertion port; a main body part including a card conveyance path; and a card detection sensor structured to detect a tip end of the card. The magnetic detector and the card detection sensor may be disposed at a distance less than a length of the card in the insertion direction. The card reader may further include a control unit that monitors magnetism detected by the magnetic detector when the card detection sensor detects a tip end of an insert inserted into the insertion port, and detects that an object other than the card has been inserted when a movement distance of the insert in a period in which the magnetism is undetected by the magnetic detector is a predetermined value or more.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for detecting ATM skimmers, other unauthorized devices, such as hidden video cameras or keypad overlays, and/or possible damage to the ATM based upon radio frequency (RF) signal emitted from the ATM and/or 3D image analysis.

Abstract: A method for control of a card reader is provided. A control unit of a card reader performs an IC contact holding step for continuously energizing a solenoid to press an IC contact block against a card, and a holding voltage lowering step in which a state in which the IC contact block is pressed against the card is kept by performing chopper control of repeatedly turning on and off energization to the solenoid. The control unit performs the chopper control with a duty cycle being lowered stepwise. A duty cycle one stage before a duty cycle that is first determined to be a duty cycle in which the IC contact block is not held in a spring contact position (that is, a sensor is turned off) is stored in a storage unit. Thereafter, chopper control is performed by using the duty cycle stored in the storage unit.

Abstract: A card issuing device may include a plurality of card feeding mechanisms, each including a card accommodating unit; and a card transmitting mechanism; and a card processing mechanism. The plurality of card feeding mechanisms are aligned in the front-and-back direction. The card processing mechanism is positioned in front of a card feeding mechanism positioned farthest to the front. The card transmitting mechanism is structured to transmit the card toward the front. A first card feeding mechanism may include a card conveying path. The card conveying path is positioned below the card at the bottom accommodated in the card accommodating unit of the first card feeding mechanism. The card conveying path may include a card conveying mechanism configured to convey the card through the card conveying path.

Abstract: A recording system includes: a reading part that reads information recorded on a first recording medium that is provided at a predetermined position on an outer circumferential surface of a recording tape cartridge, the information being visually recognizable from the outside; and a recording part that records the information read by the reading part on a second recording medium that is provided in the recording tape cartridge, of which recorded information is readable in a non-contact manner, in a case where the recording tape cartridge is first accessed.

Abstract: An information reading device may include a transparent placement member, a first illumination part, a second illumination part, a first optical system structured to read information on the medium, a second optical system structured to read another information on the medium, a housing formed with a medium insertion port and in which the placement member, the first illumination part, the second illumination part, the first optical system and the second optical system are accommodated, and a semi-light shielding member having a semi-light shielding part which transmits light of a part of a wavelength region and blocks lights of other wavelength regions and covers at least an upper side of the medium insertion port. A transmittance curve indicating a relationship between transmittance of light and a wavelength of the semi-light shielding part is a curve having a peak within a wavelength region of visible light.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and assembly for minimizing oversaturation of an image of a barcode or other symbol due to specular reflection, and minimizing holes in the images using multiple light-detecting sensors each having a field-of-view (FOV) that intersects the central illumination axis of an illumination source, and that intersects the FOV of the other light-detecting sensor.

Abstract: A card reader may include a card reader main body having a card transport path and a card insertion port; and a magnetic sensor unit configured to detect the contact terminal of the IC chip of the card. The card reader main body may include a mount unit in which the magnetic sensor unit is detachably mounted. The mount unit may include a locked unit. The magnetic sensor unit may include a magnetic sensor having a sensor surface facing a side of the card transport path and an opposite surface facing an opposite direction of the sensor surface, a sensor holder having a locking unit locked into the locked unit and a fixation unit to which the magnetic sensor is fixed, and an adhesive configured to fix the magnetic sensor to the fixation unit. The adhesive covers the opposite surface.

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a number of sample container carriers to carry one or more sample containers. Each sample container carrier comprises at least one magnetically active device. The system also comprises a transport plane to support the sample container carriers and a number of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move the sample container carriers on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the sample container carriers. The system also comprises a rotating device comprising a rotating surface and a rotating drive to cause a rotational movement of the rotating surface. The system also comprises a control device to drive the electro-magnetic actuators, such that a sample container carrier to be rotated moves on the rotating surface, and to control the rotating drive such that a rotation of the sample container carrier is caused.