Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for creating and managing radio frequency identification (RFID) fingerprints to ensure item authenticity. In an embodiment of the invention, an object fingerprint creation method can be provided. The method can include receiving a sensed signal from at least one RFID reader resulting from at least one RFID tag affixed to a target object. The method further can include extracting a voltage produced by the RFID tag from the sensed signal. Finally, the method can include storing the voltage as a fingerprint for the target object for later comparison with another fingerprint for an authenticating object to determine whether or not the authenticating object is the target object.

Abstract: A vehicle provided with means to prevent the use of the vehicle, or access to it, by unauthorized persons is described. The method includes receiving an operator identifier from a certain operator; determining a group identifier associated with the received operator identifier, the group identifier being indicative of a group of one or more potential operators authorized to operate the asset; determining, based on the group identifier and the received operator identifier, whether the certain operator is one of the potential operators and thus authorized to utilize the asset; and communicating with the asset to enable usage of the asset by the certain operator in response to successfully determining that the certain operator is authorized to utilize the asset.

Abstract: A wireless system includes a server having a port, a plurality of sensors or devices, each of which includes a wireless transceiver and a proximity sensor; and a wireless module. The wireless module includes a port interconnected with the port of the server, a wireless transceiver cooperating with the port of the wireless module, the wireless transceiver of the wireless module being structured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless transceiver of the sensors or devices, a proximity sensor structured to sense one of the sensors or devices, and a target structured to be sensed by the proximity sensor of such one of the sensors or devices. The port of the server is structured to cooperate with the port of the wireless module to transmit and receive wireless messages. The port of the wireless module cooperates with the wireless transceiver to transmit and receive the wireless messages.

Abstract: A meter-less remote parking monitoring system, incorporating a plurality of vehicle detector and Radio Frequency Identification Reader (RFID) units deployed in individual parking spaces; a plurality of Cellular Gateway Radios, each Cellular Gateway Radio being connected to one of said plurality of vehicle detector and Radio Frequency Identification Units; a Command and Control Server; the plurality of Cellular Gateway Radios being connected to said Command and Control Server via the internet.

Abstract: A portable information handling system includes a top cover, a base, and an electronic latch. The top cover is connected to the base. The top cover has a gesture sensitive surface configured to receive a trace. The electronic latch is in communication with the gesture sensitive surface, and is configured to latch the top cover and the base together. The electronic latch is further configured to unlatch the top cover from the base in response to receiving a signal representing that the trace received on the gesture sensitive surface is proper.

Abstract: A wireless control device is described that single chip passive wireless control integrated circuit device. The device is coupled to an antenna configured to receive a radio signal and comprises a radio frequency transceiver circuit fabricated on a semiconductor substrate of an integrated circuit device and configured to extract information from the radio signal and a processor fabricated on the semiconductor substrate and configured to receive the information extracted from the radio signal and to respond to a command encoded in the information. A FET fabricated on the substrate operates as a switch and has a gate controlled by the processor. The FET can be configured to transmit an activation current provided to the integrated circuit device to an output of the integrated circuit device. The output may drive an actuator.

Abstract: A system of equipment, communication networks, and computer programs automates the recording of worker identity, location, arrival time and departure time at multiple worksites of workers in a mobile field workforce. The equipment comprise a location identifying means, an operator identifying monitor, and a data processing means having connectivity to a data communicating means such as the Internet. The location identifying means may comprise an optically sensed label, magnetic striped card, a radio frequency interrogated tag, or an electrically connectable circuit. The monitor comprises a means to keep time, to scan, interrogate, or connect and communicate with the location identifying means, and to communicate time, location, and operator identifying data over a network such as the public switched telephone network, internet, or cellular telephone network.

Abstract: A system and method for gathering information from an operator of an asset is provided. The system interfaces with a management computer to provide a list of questions for response by the operator. A wireless infrastructure operates to distribute the list of questions from the management computer to the operator. The wireless infrastructure includes an asset communicator having a wireless communication device for communicating the questions, a processing unit, a storage unit for storing the questions and responses thereto, a display unit for displaying the questions, and input unit for the operator to input such responses. The processing unit is operable to prompt the operator with a first question, receive a response from the operator to the first question, select another question based on the response, and prompt the operator with yet another question.

Abstract: A wireless charging system is disclosed. The wireless charging system includes a detector configured to identify device information related to a device to be powered at a location, a location processor coupled with the detector and configured to deliver location-specific information related to the location to the device to be powered based on the detected device information, a power supply in communication with the location processor configured to wirelessly provide power to the device based on the detected device information, such that the location processor is configured to deliver the location specific information to the device via a first channel, and wherein the power supply is configured to wirelessly provide power to the device via a second channel.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver includes a mode determination unit to determine a current operation mode among a plurality of operation modes, a communication interface to transmit the determined current operation mode to a mobile device through interactive communication, and to receive a control command from the mobile device, and a controller to provide a service of the determined current operation mode according to the control command received from the mobile device. Accordingly, a user controls the broadcast receiver through the mobile device according to the operation mode so that user's convenience is improved.

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract: An active radio tag including a card holder. The card holder has built therein a memory having stored therein a tag ID and a transmission unit that transmits the tag ID by radio. In addition, the card holder includes a card placement section in which a card is to be placed and a card detection switch that detects the card. Only when the placement of the card in the card placement section is detected by the card detection switch, the radio tag is activated and the tag ID is transmitted.

Abstract: A transponder-reader payment system includes a fob including a transponder, and a RFID reader for interrogating the transponder. The system may further include a payment device separate and distinct from the fob, but associated with payment account mutually shared with the fob. In exemplary operation, the fob identifying information, or the payment device information, may be presented to the RFID reader for completion of a transaction request. A process server may receive the transaction request and satisfy the transaction request in accordance with a predetermined payment criteria. The process server may additionally augment a rewards account based on fob or payment device usage, thereby incenting fob usage in one instance and payment device usage in the other.

Abstract: A system to remotely identify a person by utilizing a microwave cardiogram, where some embodiments segment a signal representing cardiac beats into segments, extract features from the segments, and perform pattern identification of the segments and features with a pre-existing data set. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling communication between an information handling device, such as a computer, and a vehicle. A dongle is provided for enabling the communication and includes an external coupling device, dongle transceiver circuitry, and a dongle controller. The dongle transceiver circuitry enables remote keyless entry communication between the dongle and the vehicle. The external coupling device couples the dongle to the information handling device, and the dongle controller is coupled to the external coupling device for determining when the dongle is coupled to the information handling device. The dongle controller is also coupled to the dongle transceiver circuitry for providing a remote keyless entry wakeup message to the dongle transceiver circuitry in response to receiving a communication initiation signal from the information handling device.

Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a microcontroller coupled to a memory, the microcontroller is configured to control the surgical instrument and a usage counter stored in the memory that is incremented when the surgical instrument is activated, wherein the microcontroller is further configured to prevent actuation of the surgical instrument when the usage counter is above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: In an RFID system, a method and apparatus for linking an RFID tag to an associated object. The system includes a relatively simple tag, a reader, a linker, and a store. The reader interrogates the tag for an ID and selectively provides the ID to the linker. The linker, in turn, uses the ID to provide back to the reader an associated Uniform Resource Identifier (“URI”). The reader then forwards the URI to the store. In response, the store returns to the reader the object associated with the ID via the URI. The disclosed method and apparatus provide more efficient and secure tag authentication.

Abstract: An apparatus for a vehicle is provided comprising a first seat occupant detector, a first seat belt buckled sensor, and a seat belt warning device. The seat belt warning device may be configured to communicate with the first seat occupant detector and the first seat belt buckled sensor. The seat belt warning device may be programmed to cause an audible warning when the first seat occupant detector detects the presence of an individual in a first seat of the vehicle and the first seat belt buckled sensor detects that a first seat belt corresponding to the first seat is not buckled. The apparatus may include a first seat belt contacting seat sensor, wherein the first seat belt contacting seat sensor may determine if the first seat belt is in contact with the first seat.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing unauthorized use of a mobile asset are described. The method for providing access to the mobile asset can include providing a control device on the mobile asset. The control device is in communication with the mobile asset to selectively control whether the mobile asset is enabled for operation. The method also includes storing data in the control device that identifies a group of potential operators who are permitted to operate that mobile asset. This stored data includes unique password data for each potential operator in the permitted group. Further, the method includes receiving an identifier and password from an accessing operator and comparing by the control device of the received identifier to the stored data to order confirm that the accessing operator is a potential operator.

Abstract: A vehicle authorization method and system. The method includes transmitting, by a computing system in a vehicle, a first request for enabling the vehicle for a driver. The computing system receives vehicle identification data associated with the vehicle. The computing system identifies the driver. The computing system transmits a second request for information associated with the driver. The computing system receives driver's license data associated with the driver, a list comprising authorized drivers for the vehicle, and insurance data associated with the driver and the vehicle. The computing system analyzes the vehicle identification data, the driver's license data, the list, and the insurance data. The computing system performs specified functions associated with the vehicle. The computing system generates and stores a report indicating the specified functions.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written into the memory chip, so that the information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.

Abstract: A multichannel security system is disclosed, which system is for granting and denying access to a host computer in response to a demand from an access-seeking individual and computer. The access-seeker has a peripheral device operative within an authentication channel to communicate with the security system. The access-seeker initially presents identification and password data over an access channel which is intercepted and transmitted to the security computer. The security computer then communicates with the access-seeker. A biometric analyzer—a voice or fingerprint recognition device—operates upon instructions from the authentication program to analyze the monitored parameter of the individual. In the security computer, a comparator matches the biometric sample with stored data, and, upon obtaining a match, provides authentication. The security computer instructs the host computer to grant access and communicates the same to the access-seeker, whereupon access is initiated over the access channel.

Abstract: Apart from authentication of an electronic key, authentication of an ID card and authentication of user authentication information are executed. When all the authentications have been successfully made, engine startup information is produced. In this manner, even if electronic key data or an electronic key device has been copied, vehicle theft can be prevented.

Abstract: A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container includes: a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency, not exceeding one megahertz, and including a full duplex transmitter and receiver; an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor; a clock; and a connector for connecting a power source for providing power to the microprocessor; wherein the pedigree tag is in a form factor conformable to the container to which it is affixed.

Abstract: A method of authentication, by a terminal generating a magnetic field, of a transponder located in this field, wherein: first data, relative to the current in an oscillating circuit of the terminal, measured by the terminal for a first value of the resistive load of the transponder, are transmitted to the transponder; second corresponding data are evaluated by the transponder for a second value of the resistive load and are transmitted to the terminal; and said second data are compared with third corresponding data, measured by the terminal for the second value of the resistive load.

Abstract: Provided is a flexible device (100) having an integrated circuit (5) and an antenna (6) which is incorporated or directly coupled to the interconnect structure of the integrated circuit (5). An electrically insulating or dielectric layer (4) is present as support layer for both antenna (6) and integrated circuit (5). Preferably the substrate (10) is removed at non-silicon areas (10B) outside the active areas (10A) of the integrated circuit (5). This removal can be combined with the use of a substrate of monocrystalline silicon. The flexible device is very suitable for integration in identification labels and security paper, and can be manufactured using a temporarily attached carrier substrate.

Abstract: A method of authentication of a terminal generating a magnetic field, by a transponder including an oscillating circuit from which a D.C. voltage is generated, wherein the transponder: receives first data relative to the current in an oscillating circuit of the terminal, measured by the terminal for a first value of the resistive load of the transponder; and exploits these first data and second data relative to the level of said D.C. voltage, respectively measured for the first resistive load value and for a second resistive load value.

Abstract: A method for enforcing a distribution policy associated with an electronic document comprising the steps of: sending the document to an output device; determining said distribution policy associated with said document; instructing a marking module to embed a marking indicating at least the existence of said distribution policy on an output form of said electronic document produced by said output device, said marking being readable to enforce said associated marking policy.

Abstract: A module monitoring system and related method includes a plurality of nodes and a server component. Each node of the plurality of nodes is in operative communication with a network and with at least one RFID attached to a module. Each node of the plurality of nodes is a node type and at least two nodes of the plurality of nodes are different node types. A node of the at least two nodes is a printer-based node and is associated with a printing machine. The node associated with the printing machine is also in operative communication with a local RFID tag attached to a corresponding module. The server component includes a network interface and an analysis component. The network interface is in operative communication with the network and communicates with the at least two nodes utilizing the network.

Abstract: A unique identifier is created for each article (clothing, accessories, jewels, fragrances, manufactures, etc.) for which the provider of the article desires to authenticate its Brand source to the party acquiring the article to substantiate to that acquiring party that they are receiving a genuine article. The unique identifier is so provided from a secure third party that also stores the unique identifier, possibly with other historical information, in a secure data base accessable only by authorized parties. The unique identifier may be provided on tags to be carried by the respective article or it may be applied directly to the article as by direct part marking from the material of the article and when so provided it includes a brand source identifier of the party providing the unique identifier as an additional protective measure. The unique identifier furthermore may be provided as an encoded, imageable symbology such as a “Data Matrix”.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electronic premises access are disclosed. Some method embodiments comprise receiving a credential at a portal to a secure premises, identifying an issuing authority of the credential, electronically validating the credential with the issuing authority, and permitting entry to the secure premises if the credential is valid. Other method embodiments comprise receiving an identity credential and information indicating that there is an emergency at a portal to a secure premises, performing a cursory validation of the identity credential, permitting entry to the secure premises if the identity credential appears valid, identifying an issuing authority of the identity credential, and electronically validating the identity credential with the issuing authority, wherein permitting entry to the secure premises occurs before identifying the issuing authority of and electronically validating the identity credential.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for managing waste oil, which comprises at least one container wherein each container has an identifying element disposed thereon for recording information with respect to the waste oil provider, container, and quality of the waste oil. By means of the system, the present invention further provides a method for managing and trading the waste oil, which refers to a business method for implementing transaction such as sale of waste oil or exchange between waste oil and daily necessaries according to the information of the identifying element whereby the business center can control the logistics, cash flow and information flow easily and efficiently so that the waste oil provider can have service of transaction easily.

Abstract: A system includes a tag having a machine readable tag identifier (Tag ID) configured to be read by a reader; and a device to be identified by the tag, in which: the device is configured to communicate with the reader; the device has access to a secure Tag ID; and the device communicates a verification to the reader if the machine readable Tag ID communicated to the device from the reader matches the secure Tag ID. A method includes: reading a Tag ID from a tag attached to a device; communicating the Tag ID read from the tag to the device; comparing a secure Tag ID of the device to the Tag ID read from the tag; and responding with a “match” or “no-match” message from the device, according to which the device is either trusted or not trusted as being identified by the Tag ID. A method of verifying a trusted agent (TA) on a device includes: storing a digital signature of the TA in a secure vault of the device; and verifying the TA by verifying the digital signature of the TA each time the TA is used.

Abstract: A system is provided for radio frequency identification authentication of memorabilia. The system includes a database, a radio frequency identification tag having a unique identifier, a reader, and a user interface. The radio frequency identification tag is provided to a memorabilia item. The reader is configured to read the radio frequency tag and to determine a geographic location where the reader reads the radio frequency identification tag. The user interface is configured to enter information associated with the memorabilia item into the database, wherein the information comprises the unique identifier, a name of an authenticator, a description of the memorabilia item, and a time of authentication.

Abstract: A system for managing an infusion therapy, including: a server in communication with a central server; and an infusion pump in wireless communication with the server and for: uploading respective label data from respective labels for at least one medication, the respective label data including respective label pump programming data for infusion of the at least one medication by the pump; wirelessly transmitting the uploaded label data to the server; and wirelessly transmitting pump data identifying the pump to the server. The server is for transmitting the pump data and the respective label data to the server; and receiving, from the central server and in response to receipt of the pump data and the respective label data by the central server, second pump programming data regarding a second medication. The server is for comparing the first pump programming data with the second pump programming data.

Abstract: A baggage management gate includes a first reading device and a second reading device, a detecting device, a determining unit, a first opening and closing device and a second opening and closing device. The baggage management gate manages baggage that is restricted to be carried in or out from a predetermined region. And in order away from the region in which the baggage is managed, the first reading device, the second opening and closing device, the detecting device for both the first person and the second person, the first opening and closing device, and the second reading device are arranged in an entrance direction from the passage to the management region in which the baggage is managed.

Abstract: It is possible to prevent an unauthorized read-out from both active tags and passive tags. Antenna emission is turned on and off by using a switch, or attenuated by using a resistor. A part of the antenna may be chipped. With these configurations, it is possible to lower the emission level of the antenna thus preventing an unauthorized read-out of important information from a remote reader.

Abstract: Both RF communication and contact serial communication can be performed with the use of: communication protocol storage unit for storing a communication protocol for performing communication with an external communication apparatus; a coil terminal section provided with two coil terminals for performing communication with the external communication apparatus with an RF signal; a contact communication terminal section provided with a first communication terminal, a second communication terminal, a power supply voltage terminal and a ground terminal as contact communication terminals for performing contact communication with the external communication apparatus; and connection control unit for causing the power supply voltage terminal and a power supply of an internal switch circuit to be in contact or non-contact with each other depending on the level of voltage applied to the first and second communication terminals.

Abstract: A method and system for performing computer implemented recognition is disclosed. In one method embodiment, the present invention first accesses user input stored in a memory of a mobile device. On the mobile device, the present invention performs a coarse recognition process on the user input to generate a coarse result. The coarse process may operate in real-time. The embodiment then displays a portion of the coarse result on a display screen of the mobile device. The embodiment further performs a detailed recognition process on the user input to generate a detailed result. The detailed process has more recognition patterns and computing resources available to it. The present embodiment performs a comparison of the detailed result and the coarse result. The present embodiment displays a portion of the comparison on the display screen.

Abstract: The car-charging system can charge only an authenticated car both in a public parking area and at home. The car-charging system is capable of charging a charge-accumulating device in the car to be charged through a power-supplying line from a power source outside the car, and is arranged to authenticate the car by means of communication between an authentication-managing device in a power-supplying device outside the car and a DSRC onboard device in the car. The authentication-managing device and DSRC onboard device each have a DSRC basic application software program implemented thereon.

Abstract: The global access control system and method presents a solution to synchronizing the physical access devices that federal agencies must try to meet Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 requirements. The method encompasses wire and wireless technology, IP Security (IPSec), the assignment of IPv6 addresses to every device, integrating with logical access control systems, and providing a homogeneous audit and control format. As part of FIPS 201, Government identification badges (Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards) will include an IPv6 address that uniquely identifies every card holder. By assigning an IPv6 address to every access device and using the card holder's IPv6 address, every access device can be used for global access control. Moreover, common and interoperable audit records throughout an entire enterprise (logical and physical) are possible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal authentication apparatus which registers biometric information unique to each individual person, captures biometric information on the person anew when authenticating the person, and checks the captured biometric information against registered biometric information, whereby the security of registration is improved. A keyhole into which a physical key is inserted and a sensor which detects biometric information such as palm vein patterns are provided. Registration of a user is permitted only if a key is inserted and turned in the keyhole and a person registered as an administrator is authenticated based on biometric information.

Abstract: A system for protecting high-value cargo enclosed in a container, while maintaining the container indistinguishable from similar low value shipments, includes an onboard identity module (OBIM) cooperative with an internal locking mechanism (ILM), both of which are externally undetectable. The OBIM can secure the ILM and prevent the container from being opened until a properly encoded unlocking signal from a Security Management System (SMS) is wirelessly received by the OBIM. The unlocking signal can be a composite including a plurality of species of wireless signals such as different frequencies of AM and FM encoded RF and acoustic signals, transmitted simultaneously and/or at specified intervals. In embodiments the OBIM enables remote tracking of the container, and in some embodiments the tracking is double-blind, whereby a Master Number (MN) recorded in shipping documents is associated with a “Random Number” (RN) used for tracking, the association being known only to the SMS.

Abstract: At least two biometric measurements of a person are collected, then a statistical measure based on the measurements is computed. The statistical measure is a bounded estimate of the discriminative power of a test based on the measurements. While the discriminative power is less than a target value, additional biometric measurements are collected. When enough measurements have been collected, a biometric template is constructed from the measurements and stored for use in future identifications. Systems and software to implement similar methods are also described and claimed.

Abstract: An electronic tag broadcasting system and a broadcasting method using an electronic tag are provided. The electronic tag broadcasting system makes it possible to include information on photographed objects in a broadcasting signal, greatly change the combination of information by means of conventional manual operations, increase benefits of bi-directional broadcasting and the combination of broadcasting/communication by using recognition information included in broadcasting contents, and create a lot of new products and a large market. Popularity of broadcasting increases usage of electronic tags and their related application, thereby providing various service convergence that combines RFID, USN, communication, broadcasting, etc. and leading to a convenient ubiquitous society.

Abstract: An RFID label comprising an RFID circuit and an RFID antenna, and optional secondary security label ensures the authenticity of a beverage contained in a beverage container. The RFID label cannot be removed without destroying the RFID label or rendering it inoperable. A secondary security label may be placed over the closure of the beverage container to provide a secondary measure against tampering as well as a visual indicator of authenticity. It is placed on a portion of the bottle, a portion of the beverage container's closure, and the RFID label. An attempt to remove the secondary security label will also render the RFID label unusable.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for distributing electricity to electric vehicles, monitoring the distribution thereof, and/or controlling the distribution thereof, provides various components to vehicle operators and station owners to track and control energy usage. Plug outlet devices are associated with a station. A coordinator element is configured to receive vehicle information and information about the station from one or more electric vehicles. The information is verified, stored, and/or aggregated for later display. In addition, the information can be used to determine whether or not to deny electrical charging service to a vehicle using a switch component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system comprising:—a master handheld apparatus (100) comprising a first near field communication device a first wireless communication device, a current session being held by the master handheld apparatus (100), a slave handheld apparatus (130) comprising a second near field communication device and a second wireless communication device, the first and second near field communication devices being adapted to exchange identification information when they are held next to each other so as to initiate a communication link (140) between the first and second wireless communication devices, the first and second wireless communication devices then enabling the slave handheld apparatus (130) to join the current session through the communication link (140).

Abstract: A method for encrypted authentication of interchangeable parts of a surgical instrument includes providing a surgical end effector at a distal end of a handle of the surgical instrument and electrically connecting an authentication controller within the handle to a receiving portion of the end effector. An interchangeable part is removably placed at the receiving portion. The interchangeable part is authenticated with the authentication controller when the interchangeable part is seated in the end effector.

Abstract: A control system has a control device for performing a control of a predetermined process, and a communication device for communicating with the control device. The control device has a first transmission unit for transmitting a request signal requesting for transmission of a response signal to the communication device, a first reception unit for receiving the response signal transmitted through a predetermined procedure from the communication device in response to the request signal transmitted by the first transmission unit, an authentication unit for performing authentication of the communication device using identification information of the communication device contained in the response signal received by the first reception unit and identification information of the communication device registered in advance, and a process executing unit for executing the predetermined process when the authentication of the communication device by the authentication unit is successful.