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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Color target authenticated using grayscale information

Номер: US20120019879A1
Автор: Jason S. Aronoff, Steven J. Simske
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

A color target is disclosed. The color target comprises a plurality of marks or features. Each of the plurality of marks can be one of a plurality of colors. Each of the plurality of colors has a corresponding grayscale value that is spaced apart by a predetermined amount.

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Номер записи: 1
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for managing mobile transaction coupon information in mobile terminal

Номер: US20120209851A1
Автор: Byung-Kwon Kong, Soon-Mi Cho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An apparatus and a method manage a received mobile transaction coupon in a mobile terminal. The apparatus includes a communication unit, an information analyzer, a schedule manager, an output unit, and a controller. The communication unit receives a mobile transaction coupon. The information analyzer obtains the received mobile transaction coupon information. The schedule manager registers the obtained mobile transaction coupon information in an alarm program. The output unit outputs the registered mobile transaction coupon information on a relevant date via the alarm program. The controller controls to register the mobile transaction coupon information in the alarm program, and controls to store the received mobile transaction coupon in a storage area corresponding to a reception type or a folder for a widget function.

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Номер записи: 2
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Headphones holder with indicia of stored value

Номер: US20120230531A1
Автор: Jim Jackson
Принадлежит: BBY Solutions Inc

The present invention is a headset holder coupled with indicia of stored value. The indicia of stored value may be printed or painted on, or otherwise permanently coupled to, the holder itself, or may be included in a stored value or gift card that is attached to the holder. The headset holder and the stored value card may be constructed from a single sheet of plastic; in such embodiments, separation of the stored value card from the headset holder may be supported by a scoreline in the plastic material. The headset holder may have a spool and two grips. One grip may be configured to secure earphones and the other grip may be configured to secure a jack of the headset. The spool may be configured for winding headset wire. The holder may be configured to hold primarily an earbud headset. The grips may extend or protrude from a central portion, or body of the holder. The spool may also extend from the body. The holder may display an image, such as the image of a creature or plant. The image may depict the grips as hands of a displayed creature. The image may depict the spool as the head of the creature.

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Номер записи: 3
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Displaying a barcode on a display of an infusion pump

Номер: US20120241525A1
Автор: Daniel Vik, Gregory Borges, Jeffrey L. Gaetano
Принадлежит: CareFusion 303 Inc

An infusion pump system includes an infusion channel, and a display associated with the infusion channel. The display is for rendering a scannable barcode.

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Номер записи: 4
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Blur Resistant Barcode

Номер: US20120248193A1
Автор: Matthew D. Gaubatz, Robert Alan Ulichney, Steven J. Simske
Принадлежит: Individual

A blur resistant barcode is disclosed. The blur resistant barcode comprise a plurality of parallel lines and spaces where information is encoded in the barcode by variations in the thicknesses of the plurality of parallel lines and by variations in the spacing between the plurality of parallel lines. The blur resistant barcode has at least one blur resistant feature that has a thickness in an axis of motion greater than a maximum thickness of any one of the plurality of parallel lines. The axis of motion is perpendicular to the plurality of parallel lines.

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Номер записи: 5
18-10-2012 дата публикации

System for Packaging, Processing, and Activating a Bundled Greeting and Gift Card

Номер: US20120265624A1
Автор: Donald Kingsborough
Принадлежит: Blackhawk Network Inc

A greeting card stored-value card combinations and methods of forming said combinations are provided. In one embodiment, these combinations include a greeting card comprising means for affixing a stored-value card thereto. These combinations also include a stored-value card affixed to the greeting card. A single identifier, such as a Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) or a Universal Product Code (UPC), is assigned to the bundle that uniquely identifies the bundled greeting card and stored-value card. The single identifier provides identification means allowing the stored-value card to be activated. A single capture of the single identifier enables the customer to both purchase the greeting card stored-value card combination product as well as to activate the store-value card.

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Номер записи: 6
06-12-2012 дата публикации

System and method to automatically discriminate between different data types

Номер: US20120308091A1
Автор: Ynjiun Wang
Принадлежит: HAND HELD PRODUCTS INC

There is described a system and method for automatically discriminating between different types of data with an image reader. In brief overview of one embodiment, the automatic discrimination feature of the present image reader allows a human operator to aim a hand held image reader at a target that can contain a dataform and actuate the image reader. An autodiscrimination module in the image reader in one embodiment analyzes image data representative of the target and determines a type of data represented in the image data.

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Номер записи: 7
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Total history management system and method using radio frequency identification (rfid) tag and barcode

Номер: US20130087610A1
Автор: Cheol Sig Pyo, Dong Beom SHIN, Heyung Sub Lee, Jae Heum Lee, Kang Bok Lee, Sang Hyun Mo
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

Provided is a total history management system and method using a radio frequency indentification (RFID) tag and a barcode, which may efficiently manage individual products using a barcode and an RFID tag that may provide environmental information for management of the individual products.

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING OFFLINE COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS

Номер: US20130140361A1
Автор: Ling Marvin T.
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus for conducting offline commerce transactions that use a barcode as an alternative means for personal identification. The user represented in the bar code format, User ID Barcode, is generated from a number that uniquely identifies the user. Numbers such as a cell phone number or a credit card number may be used to generate the User ID Barcode. These numbers are prefixed with a special character before they are converted to the barcode format. Prefixing a special character is necessary so that the bar code generated can be distinguished from any bar code representing products being sold. If a credit card number is used, the User ID Barcode is printed on the back of the credit card which then becomes a 2 and 1 credit card. 1. A method for conducting offline electronic commerce transactions comprising:(a) providing a personal code to a person for their use to purchase goods;(b) converting said personal code into barcode format to form a User ID Barcode;(c) said User ID Barcode corresponding to said personal code and including at least one special character to distinguish the barcode as a User ID Barcode; and(d) scanning said User ID Barcode to derive said personal code to obtain authorization for a purchase.2. The method of including downloading said User ID Barcode into a cell phone having a window;(a) displaying said User ID Barcode on the cell phone window; and(b) scanning said User ID Barcode displayed in said window to derive said personal code to obtain authorization for a purchase.3. The method of including printing said User ID Barcode on a label or sticker and securing said label or sticker to a carrying member to facilitate scanning the User ID Barcode.4. The method of including printing said User ID Barcode on a label or sticker and securing said label or sticker to a credit card.5. The method of including printing said User ID Barcode on a label or sticker and securing said label or sticker to a cell phone.6. The method of wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 9
27-06-2013 дата публикации

SERVER APPARATUS HAVING ONE-TIME SCAN CODE ISSUING FUNCTION, USER TERMINAL HAVING ONE-TIME SCAN CODE RECOGNIZING FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING ONE-TIME SCAN CODE

Номер: US20130161394A1
Автор: YI Seong-Noh
Принадлежит: Korea Center.Com Co., Ltd.

A server apparatus having a one-time scan code issuing function, a user terminal having a one-time scan code recognizing function, and a method for processing a one-time scan code are provided so as to safely and conveniently transmit one-time information used for key-exchange-scheme-based encryption, using a scan code such as a bar code and a QR code. 1. A server apparatus having a one-time scan code issuing function , the server comprising:a database configured to store a Private Key (PRK) of each user;an OTK generating unit configured to generate an One Time Key (OTK) with a valid time, and store the generated OTK and valid time information of the OTK;an PBK generating unit configured to generate a one-time Public Key (PBK) using the PRK and the generated OTK, and store the generated one-time PBK by matching the OTK therewith; anda scan code generating unit configured to generate a scan code comprising the generated one-time PBK.2. The server apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a scan code transmitting unit configured to transmit the scan code comprising the one-time PBK to a user terminal.3. The server apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first encrypted-message receiving unit configured to receive a first encrypted-message, which is generated using the OTK, and the one-time PBK from the user terminal;an OTK searching unit configured to verify validity of the received one-time PBK, and, in response to a verified validity of the one-time PBK, search for the OTK matched with the one-time PBK; anda first encrypted-message decrypting unit configured to decrypt the received first encrypted-message using the found OTK.4. The server apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a second encrypted-message generating unit configured to generate a second encrypted-message by encrypting a message using the OTK; anda second encrypted-message transmitting unit configured to transmit the generated second encrypted-message and the OTK to the user terminal.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Bank card and response process to a transaction request

Номер: US20130173405A1
Автор: Herve Gouessant
Принадлежит: Oberthur Technologies SA

The invention relates to a bank card ( 100 ) comprising a presentation surface of a pictogram ( 120 ) coding at least one item of information for executing a transaction.

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Номер записи: 11
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Barcode Device

Номер: US20130181057A1
Автор: Harris Scott C.
Принадлежит:

Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. 1. A barcode , comprising:a barcode comprising a first coded information including information representing a first uniform resource locator;wherein the first uniform resource locator addresses a website on the Internet; andwherein the uniform resource locator contains a code that relates to an origin of the barcode.2. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the code is origin information that represents a particular printed publication in which the barcode appears.3. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein the barcode is displayed in a printed advertisement.4. The barcode of claim 3 , wherein the uniform resource locator points to a photo.5. The barcode of claim 1 , further comprising a second coded information section that identifies the code as containing alphanumeric symbols.6. The barcode of claim 1 , wherein a fee is charged based claim 1 , in part claim 1 , on use of the origin information.7. A system for encoding a barcode claim 1 , comprising:an input interface able to receive first information to be encoded in an image, where the first information comprises a uniform resource locator;wherein at least a portion of the uniform resource locator is relatable to origin information; andan encoder that encodes the first information into a two-dimensional barcode image,wherein the origin information indicates the origin of the two-dimensional barcode image.8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a non-transitory storage medium claim 7 , that relates the at least a portion of the uniform resource locator to the origin information and stores a relationship in the non-transitory storage medium.9. The system of claim 8 , further comprisinga network interface able to connect to the Internet;wherein access of the information at the uniform resource locator is counted; ...

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Номер записи: 12
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Barcode Device

Номер: US20130181058A1
Автор: Harris Scott C.
Принадлежит:

Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. 1. A system for encoding a barcode , comprising:an input interface able to receive first information to be encoded in an image, where the first information comprises a uniform resource locator;a non-transitory storage medium that relates the uniform resource locator to a value and stores a relationship in the non-transitory storage medium; andan encoder that encodes the value into a two-dimensional barcode image.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a query of the non-transitory storage medium based on the value returns the uniform resource locator.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein queries are counted to create a count and the non-transitory storage medium stores the count.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a fee is charged based on a count.5. A method for encoding a barcode claim 3 , comprising: using a device to perform the steps of:receiving information to be encoded in media, where the information comprises a uniform resource locator;relating the information to a value in a database; andencoding the value in a two-dimensional barcode image.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising encoding into the two-dimensional barcode an address where the information in the database can be accessed.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the value is shorter than the uniform resource locator.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the received information further comprises origin information and the origin information is relatable to the value.9. The method of claim 5 , further comprising displaying the two-dimensional barcode.10. The method of claim 5 , further comprising saving the two-dimensional barcode as an image file.11. The method of claim 5 , further comprising charging a fee based on an amount of access of the uniform resource locator.12. The method of claim 11 , ...

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Номер записи: 13
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Barcode Device

Номер: US20130186963A1
Автор: Harris Scott C.
Принадлежит:

Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers. 1. A method comprising: using a device to perform the steps of:sending a first uniform resource locator across the Internet to a website;receiving a second uniform resource locator from the website;wherein the website links at least a portion of the second uniform resource locator to the first uniform resource locator in a database; andstoring the second uniform resource locator in a non-transitory medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a domain name of the website is the same as a domain name of the second uniform resource locator.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second uniform resource locator is shorter than the first uniform resource locator.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the second uniform resource locator is an alphanumeric value following a domain name.5. A method comprising: using a device to perform the steps of:receiving a request for information at a first uniform resource locator; accessing a database using at least a portion of the first uniform resource locator to look up a second uniform resource locator that is stored in the database and related to the portion of the first uniform resource locator; andresponding to the request with the second uniform resource locator.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the information in the database is accessible at the same domain as the uniform resource locator.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second uniform resource locator is longer than the first uniform resource locator.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the first uniform resource locator is a code that represents origin information.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the first uniform resource locator is an alphanumeric value following a domain name.10. A method comprising: using a device to ...

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Номер записи: 14
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Linerless Labels

Номер: US20130209681A1
Автор: Jody L. Brookshire, Joseph D. Roth
Принадлежит: NCR Corp

Linerless labels are presented. A label includes a specific pattern or set of patterns of adhesive applied to one side of the label. The adhesive pattern(s) reduces contact between a cutter blade of a printer and the adhesive on the one side of the label. Moreover, the adhesive patterns reduce buildup of adhesive on the cutter blade and reduce buildup at specific locations on the cutter blade. That is, the adhesive patterns more evenly distribute adhesive buildup across the cutter blade. Consequently, the cutter blade can be used for a longer period of time before the cutter blade needs to be cleaned of the adhesive.

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Номер записи: 15
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Systematic Monitoring of Food Products

Номер: US20130233919A1
Автор: van Waes Frans U. A.
Принадлежит: TTRC, Training, Trading & Consultancy B.V.

Detachable printed image for track and trace purpose of a product, comprising a first and a second part, the first and second part both having the same single unique number for single use, the first and second part being separable from each other, wherein optionally the first and or second part comprises one or more of a colour code, a figure, a first text item, and a second text item, for recording product information and/or wherein optionally a tear line is present between said first and second part. 1. Detachable printed image for track and trace purpose of a product , suitable for HACCP , comprising a first and a second part , wherein the first and second part both have the same single unique number for single use , preferably an alpha numeric number ,wherein the first and second part are separable from each other, wherein optionally the first and or second part comprise(s) one or more of a color code, a figure, a first text item, and a second text item, for recording product information and preferably also a production day, and/orwherein optionally a tear line is provided between the first and second part.2. An image according to claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second part comprise(s) one or more of an optical code claim 1 , a bar code claim 1 , a data matrix claim 1 , by preference a data matrix.3. An image according to claim 1 , wherein the image comprises an adhesive for attaching the image to the product claim 1 , preferably an adhesive which is water soluble claim 1 , more preferably water soluble at elevated temperature claim 1 , such as at a temperature of 35° C.-90° C.4. A reel comprising a plurality of images according to claim 1 , wherein the unique number of the images is numbered consecutive.5. A box claim 4 , comprising the reel according to claim 4 , wherein the reel is provided in a container.6. A method for track and trace claim 4 , comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. attaching a first part of an ...

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Номер записи: 16
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MEASURING LENGTH USING NEW BARCODE SYMBOLOGY

Номер: US20130256406A1
Автор: Nallapa Reddy Ravi Kumar
Принадлежит:

The system proposes software barcode mechanism and Hardware barcode mechanism to read new barcode symbology. In the software barcode based system, a scanner is used to scan the barcode. The barcode information is further sent to a decoding unit. The decoding unit extracts data from the received undecoded data and converts them to corresponding scale unit. In a hardware based barcode system, a plurality of slider pins attached to a slider header slides over the hardware barcodes. The electric signals corresponding to value of barcode at each point is transmitted to a decoding unit. The decoding unit processes the received signals and converts the signals to corresponding scale unit. Further the scale unit refers to the length of the material or distance between materials. 1. A bar code structure comprising of a plurality of rows of bar coded information , wherein bar coded information in each of said plurality of rows comprises of an array of binary sequences , wherein each of said binary sequences represents a scale unit , further each of said plurality of rows comprising of a sequence of black bars and white spaces.2. The barcode structure claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said barcode structure is representation of numeric scale format with variable length.3. The barcode structure claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said barcode structure is represented by a software printed barcode structure claim 1 , wherein said software printed barcode structure comprises ofAt least one unbroken black lines; andAt least one black line interleaved with white spaces.4. The barcode structure claim 3 , as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said software printed barcode structure comprises of a plurality of data lines claim 3 , wherein each of said plurality of data lines builds on at least one previous data line.5. The barcode structure claim 4 , as claimed in claim 4 , wherein first data line from said plurality of data lines represents a start data line.6. The barcode ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Communicating Information Via a Display Screen Using Light-Simulated Bar Codes

Номер: US20130256422A1
Автор: OSBORNE John, RUSSELL David W.
Принадлежит:

Various types of light source, including those in use in pixel based display devices, may be used for light-simulated bar codes. Liquid crystal displays (“LCD”) which utilize a backlight for screen brightness may, for example, be very effective for producing light-simulated bar codes because the entire backlight may be modulated to provide the desired light/dark sequence. Even displays which have no backlight, for example but not limited to OLED and LED displays, may be used for light-simulated bar codes. While the entire display may be used, single pixels or pixel groups of the displays of such displays may be used. 1. A processor-implemented method of operating a digital device having an image display screen to communicate a light-simulated bar code , comprising:selecting an area of pixels within the image display screen, the area comprising pixels arranged in rows, columns, a rectangle, a border, a frame, a circle, a random distribution, a periodic distribution, or any combination of the foregoing; andmodulating the pixels in the area to communicate the light-simulated barcode.2. The processor-implemented method of wherein the modulating step comprises modulating the pixels in the area by turning the pixels on and off to communicate the light-simulated barcode.3. The processor-implemented method of wherein the modulating step comprises modulating the pixels in the area by varying intensity of the pixels to communicate the light-simulated barcode.4. The processor-implemented method of wherein the modulating step comprises modulating the pixels in the area by changing color of the pixels to communicate the light-simulated barcode.5. The processor-implemented method of wherein the selecting and modulating step are under control of an operating system running on the digital device.6. The processor-implemented method of wherein the selecting and modulating step are under control of an application program running on the digital device.7. A graphical user interface on ...

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Номер записи: 18
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Enhancing Read Accuracy in an Automated License Plate Reader System

Номер: US20130272580A1
Автор: Gerald L. Karel, Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

One embodiment of the apparatuses, methods, and systems of the present disclosure is a license plate, sticker, or ALPR system having enhanced or increased accuracy. At least one of the license plate, sticker, or ALPR system includes useful information that is transmitted over a first channel and checking information that is transmitted over a second channel. The second channel is devoted solely to transmitting the checking information (e.g., the second channel does not transmit useful information). In other words, the license plates, stickers, and ALPR systems of the present disclosure include at least one channel that is devoted solely to transmitting checking information.

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Номер записи: 19
24-10-2013 дата публикации

BARCODE AND SCANNING DEVICE AND SCANNING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130277428A1
Автор: MENG LU-QING
Принадлежит:

A scanning device for scanning a barcode with plurality of bars of different degrees of grayscale includes a processing unit and a plurality of scanning units connected to the processing unit. Each scanning unit includes a light emitting unit and a light sensing unit. When each light emitting unit emits light, each light sensing unit detects reflected light from the barcodes and generates an electrical signal according to the intensity of the reflected light. The processing unit generates a code according to each electrical signal. All the generated codes comprise at least three different codes. 1. A scanning device for scanning a barcode , the barcode comprises a plurality of bars having the same basic property; the scanning device comprising:a processing unit; anda plurality of scanning units connected to the processing unit and respectively corresponding to the bars; each scanning unit comprising a light emitting unit and a light sensing unit;wherein at least three bars of the barcode have different values of the basic property to represent at least three bars different codes; each light emitting unit emits light onto the barcode, each light sensing unit detects reflected light from corresponding bar of the barcode and generates an electrical signal according to the intensity of the corresponding reflected light, and the processing unit generates a code according to each electrical signal; and all the generated codes comprise at least three different codes corresponding to the different values.2. The scanning device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a power supply and a switching unit claim 1 , the switching unit is connected between the power supply and the scanning units claim 1 , and the processing unit is connected to the power supply and the switching unit; the switch unit establishes an electrical connection between the power supply and at least three scanning units in response to a command from the processing unit claim 1 , and the scanning units ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-11-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Providing Audio-Visual Content

Номер: US20130292462A1
Автор: Biljetina Natasha A., Dumbrille E. Sarah R., Hoffman Kristin E.
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A system and method for providing access to audio-visual (AV) content, such as music or video clips, is described that includes providing an openly accessible code on an item or packaging associated with the item, and a second (limited-access) code associated with the same item or packaging. The first code and the second code can be a quick-response code or other scannable code, or a string of alphanumeric characters. Access to a sample and a full version of the AV content can be provided when the first code or second code, respectively, is scanned, or entered on a particular website or other location, using a device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet computer. The sample can be a portion or a reduced-quality version of the full AV content. The AV content can be related to images and/or words provided on or associated with the item. 1. A system for providing access to audio-visual content , comprising:a first code associated with an item, anda second code associated with the same item,wherein the first code facilitates access to a sample of a full audio-visual content; andwherein the second code facilitates access to the full audio-visual content.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first code and the second code is at least one of a bar code claim 1 , a quick response code claim 1 , or an alphanumeric sequence of characters.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first code is provided on an exterior surface of the item or of packaging associated with the item.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second code is covered by a removable mask.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the removable mask comprises at least one of an adhesive sticker or a scratch-off coating.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second code is provided inside a packaging associated with the item.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the full audio-visual content is an audio recording.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the full audio-visual content is a video recording.9. ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-11-2013 дата публикации

LINKABLE SMART TAGS

Номер: US20130297430A1
Автор: Soergel Richard C.
Принадлежит:

Device for distribution of promotional material is disclosed that allows distribution of web based content through the capture or scan of a machine readable Quick Response Code with a portable electronic device such as a smartphone. A method and system are disclosed that access and display on-line promotional content through the scanning of a novelty device or tag containing an imprint of a machine readable Quick Response Code. The consumer/user scans the Smart Code (or QR code) and lands on a special offer page and then the brand can capture the digital profile of the consumer once they opt into the offer. 1. A distributed novelty device comprising:a first surface and a second surface;a first surface consisting of an advertising component or a promotional information component, wherein the advertising component or the promotional information component consists of a color graphic;a second surface containing a machine readable code, the machine readable code configured to be captured and read by a portable electronic device, wherein the machine readable code provides a link, the link configured to direct the portable electronic device to an on-line content; andan on-line content configured to remain on the portable electronic device.2. The distributed novelty device of claim 1 , wherein the machine readable code comprises a Quick Response (QR) Code claim 1 , an NPC code or a UPC code.3. The distributed novelty device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second surface are formed from a hard claim 1 , durable material comprising an aluminum claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , or a plastic claim 1 , wherein the material can withstand puncture or distortion during transportation and use.4. The distributed novelty device of claim 1 , wherein the advertising component or the promotional information component consists of the color graphic ranging from one color graphic to full color graphics.5. The distributed novelty device of claim 1 , wherein the distributed ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-11-2013 дата публикации

ENCODING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION OF AN APPARATUS INTO AN OPTICAL CODE

Номер: US20130299571A1
Автор: METSO Vesa
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

An exemplary apparatus and method are provided in which the apparatus is provided with encoding configuration information as an optical code. The optical code is displayed on a display of the apparatus. The optical code can be read from the display and configuration information derived from the optical code is sent to a database of configured apparatuses. 1. A method comprising:reading an optical code from a frequency converter;deriving from the optical code configuration information of the frequency converter; andsending the configuration information to a database of configured frequency converters that have been installed.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the configuration information includes operational parameters and an address of the database of configured frequency converters claim 1 , and sending the operational parameters derived from the optical code to the address derived from the optical code.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:reading a plurality of optical codes having at least one optical code including static configuration information and one or more optical codes including dynamic configuration information.4. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:reading a plurality of optical codes, the optical codes having a first optical code including at least an address of the database and one or more second optical codes including at least one of operational parameters of the configured frequency converter and an identifier of the configured frequency converters.5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:encoding configuration information of a frequency converter into a plurality of optical codes; anddisplaying the plurality of optical codes as a sequence on a display.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of optical codes are displayed simultaneously or at different times.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the configuration information includes at least one of:a database address, an identifier ...

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Номер записи: 23
19-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UTILIZING BARCODE INDICATORS

Номер: US20130334301A1
Автор: Brand Ephraim, Nemet Yaron
Принадлежит: VARCODE LTD

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of bar coded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, the barcoded quality indicators being readable by the barcode indicator reader at all times after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of the at least one threshold by the at least one product quality affecting parameter, and a product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs. 1. A quality management system for products comprising:a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter;a barcode indicator reader operative to read said barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, said barcoded quality indicators being readable by said barcode indicator reader at all times, after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of said at least one threshold by said at least one product quality affecting parameter; anda product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive said output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs.2. A quality management system according to and wherein said barcoded quality indicators comprise linear barcodes.3. A quality management system according to and wherein each of said multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators provides a first machine-readable indication prior to said exceedance of said at least one threshold and a second machine-readable indication claim 1 , different from ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-12-2013 дата публикации

MULTIPLE SUCTION CUP STORED-VALUE CARD FOR SECURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE ON A SURFACE

Номер: US20130341412A1
Автор: Johnson August A.
Принадлежит:

A mounting apparatus permits easy and quick attachment and removal of a portable electronic device to smooth surfaces for self-photos or videos, for example. A flat panel/card holds multiple, mini, double-sided suction cup units. One side of each cup unit may be connected to a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, or other lightweight digital media device with a smooth LCD or touch screen. The other side of each cup unit may be connected to a generally vertical surface or other object. The panel/card may be a single-layer plastic card with retention slots into which the double-sided suction cups are inserted. The panel/card may also function as a stored-value card, pre-paid gift card, or credit card incorporating bar codes, scratch-off codes, and magnetic strip features. 1. A mounting apparatus for an electronic digital device , the mounting apparatus comprising:a card having a plurality of apertures, and a plurality of double-suction-cup units connected to the card by extending through the apertures so that a front cup of each cup unit faces forward away from the card and a rear cup of each cup unit faces rearward away from the card, each of the plurality of apertures being elongated for receiving one of either the front cup or the rear cup in a folded configuration for insertion through the aperture.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of apertures is raindrop-shaped.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of apertures is selected from a group consisting of: raindrop shapes claim 1 , oval shapes claim 1 , oblong shapes claim 1 , and egg-shapes.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of apertures has a rounded portion and a pointed portion opposite the round portion claim 1 , and wherein said elongation of said at least one of the plurality of apertures is between the rounded portion and the pointed portion.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the card further ...

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Номер записи: 25
23-01-2014 дата публикации

TUBE VERIFIER

Номер: US20140021251A1
Автор: Botesazan Zion, Colman Joshua Lewis, Itzhak Gal
Принадлежит: ORIDION MEDICAL (1987) LTD.

There is provided a tube connector for connecting between a fluid sampling tube and a fluid analyzer, the tube connector includes an end face adapted to identify the tube connector, said end face comprising a reflecting surface having one or more reflective regions adapted to reflect light at a predetermined range of wavelengths. 1. A tube connector for connecting between a fluid sampling tube and a fluid analyzer , the tube connector comprising a circular annular end face configured to facilitate identification of the tube connector , wherein said circular annular end face comprises an electronic identification means configured to be identified by a verification system of said fluid analyzer.2. The tube connector of claim 1 , wherein said electronic identification means is configured to encode data selected from: type of said tube connector claim 1 , class and/or model of said tube connector claim 1 , preferred mode of operation of said tube connector claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The tube connector of claim 2 , wherein when the data encoded is indicative of a certain type of a tube connector claim 2 , the fluid analyzer will operate in an operation mode that is suitable for the identified type of tube connector.4. The tube connector of claim 1 , wherein said electronic identification means is a Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) tag.5. The tube connector of claim 4 , wherein the verification system comprises a Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) reader.6. The tube connector of claim 4 , wherein said RFID tag comprises an integrated circuit configured to store and process information claim 4 , and to modulate and demodulate a radio frequency signal.7. The tube connector of claim 4 , wherein said RFID tag comprises an antenna configured to receive and transmit a radio frequency signal.8. The tube connector of claim 4 , wherein said RFID tag is a chip-less RFID.9. The tube connector of claim 4 , wherein said RFID tag is devoid of an autonomous power supply.10. ...

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Номер записи: 26
27-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK INVENTORY MANAGMENT UTILIZING MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20140089148A1
Автор: Hinnant David F., Rayes Ammar, Ukhalkar Sanjeev, Vasireddy Anil
Принадлежит: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

A system for streamlining a network management system (NMS) includes scanning, via a mobile device, a code on a hardware or software component; and determining, via the mobile device, whether the hardware or software component is a network component (NC), based on the scanned code. The hardware or software component may be a call manager, server, client device, interface card, repeater, hub, bridge, switch, router, or firewall, for example. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:receiving, at a mobile device, an input of a code associated with an electronic component; anddetermining, by the mobile device, whether the electronic component is a component of a network, based on comparing the code against inventory data associated with the network.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the input of the code includes audio information representative of the code.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the input of the code includes graphical information representative of the code.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiving of the input of the code includes receiving a voice command including the code.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiving of the input of the code includes receiving a photographed image including the code.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiving of the input of the code includes receiving a scanned image including the code.27. The method of claim 21 , further comprising: assigning claim 21 , by the mobile device claim 21 , the electronic component to the network in response to determining claim 21 , by the mobile device claim 21 , that the electronic component is not a network component of the network.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the assigning comprises identifying the electronic component as a component of the network by the code and logically linking the electronic component to the network.29. The method of claim 21 , further comprising: requesting at least one of operational parameters or characteristics of the ...

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Номер записи: 27
03-04-2014 дата публикации

TRACKING SYSTEM FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140091136A1
Автор: JR. Jonas, Ybarra
Принадлежит:

A system and method for providing food product information to customers. The system may include a database storing food product information, an information tag, such as a 2 dimensional QR code, with a link associated with the location of the food product information on the database, and a reader configured to retrieve at least some of the food product information when activated by a customer. The system may also include an information gatherer for acquiring food product information and an interface for transmitting the link to a device for generating the information tag. The method may include producing the information tag with the link to the food product information. The method may also include accessing the database using a reader and retrieving food product information over a communications medium. 1. A method for providing food product information , the method comprising:generating an information tag configured to be disposed on packaging of a food product, the information tag configured to be read by a reader and comprising a link pointing to a location in a database, wherein the database comprises the food product information at the location and is stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring the food product information about the food product from at least one information source; andstoring the food product information in the database.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:storing the link to the location of the food product information on the information tag.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:disposing the information tag on the packaging.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:reading the link in the information tag;following the link to the food product information on the database; andretrieving at least part of the food product information.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:displaying the at least part of the information.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 28
03-04-2014 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring items

Номер: US20140091141A1
Автор: David Armitage, Mark Mason
Принадлежит: Cartasite Inc

Systems, software, and methods for improved monitoring and identification systems for items and units to be serviced and reported, such as seal tags and other information from items or units to be serviced.

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Номер записи: 29
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Automated Cleaning of Cookware

Номер: US20220000331A1
Автор: GORDIN Yair, ZINGER Ofer
Принадлежит:

The automatic cookware cleaning apparatus, covered in the present invention, personalizes cookware cleaning and drying operations, reducing energy consumption and water wastage. Cleaning method, plan, duration and intensity, among other parameters, can be optimized considering variables such as the cookware geometry, materials, amount and type of dirt. Moreover, assigning an ID of the cookware combined with a computer vision, which determines the amount and type of residue on the cookware and identifies its properties, enables utilization of the cleaning and drying process parameters. Nevertheless, the cleaning and drying process is utilized when the apparatus is combined with an automated cooking system and dish cooking parameters, such as ingredients and heating regime, are analyzed. 1. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus , the method comprising the steps of:determining the type, shape and material of the of dishware;wherein,image acquisition of the cookware is accomplished by utilizing computer vision techniques configured with the system of the cleaning apparatus for identifying and analyzing these features;wherein,the computer vision techniques utilizes sensors, including a light-sensitive camera, a range sensor, a radar, an ultra-sonic camera, for image acquisition of the cookware;determining the type of residual dirt on the cookware by utilizing computer vision and identifying the type of dish prepared on the cookware and finalizing the specific cleaning operation;analyzing and creating a cleaning plan and identifying a starting point for the cleaning operation and the cleaning methodology;wherein,the analysis takes into account the information geometric shape of the cookware, the specific stains, and the relevant dish;execution of the plan by the cleaning apparatus.2. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the type of cookware includes a pot claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 30
01-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND RECORDING SHIPMENT OF GOODS

Номер: US20150001292A1
Автор: Hamilton Dave
Принадлежит:

An intelligent signature card worn by an individual displays the wearer's name and includes an embedded Quick Response (QR) code or other barcode or information storage element containing personally identifiable information about the wearer. When the individual needs to receive a delivery, she/he displays the card to delivery personnel who use a mobile device to scan the code without touching the card. Further, the consignee need not touch the scanning device or remove rubber gloves (if worn) in order to provide an electronic signature. The consignee's information is collected and saved verifying delivery and completion of a shipment. Similarly, an intelligent delivery card is useable where a delivery location is unattended and an intelligent tracking card is useable to track the goods during shipment. 1. A device for storing information that may be used to confirm an activity , comprising:a support member having a first surface; and,an information-containing element located on the first surface of the support member, wherein the information-containing contains information that may be retrieved by a reading device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support member is a wearable identification card.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the wearable identification card is made of plastic.4. A system for retrieving information claim 2 , comprising:an information reading device;a card having a first surface; and,an information-containing element located on the first surface of the card, wherein the information reading device reads the information-containing element to retrieve information contained in the information-containing element.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the information containing element is a bar code.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the bar code is a quick response code.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the information reading device is a smart phone.8. A method for tracking and recording shipment of goods claim 4 , comprising the steps of:operating ...

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Номер записи: 31
07-01-2021 дата публикации

STOWING WORKER USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20210002075A1
Автор: HONG Sun Young, Kang KyungTae, KIM Da Young, Kim Ji Eun, LEE Gyoungseok
Принадлежит: Coupang Corp.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for stowing products, comprising a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a tote identifier associated with a tote containing at least one product for stowing, predict, based on the tote identifier, a location for stowing the product, and provide a location recommendation for stowing the product based on the predicted location. The processor is configured to receive a product identifier, a location identifier, and a quantity of the product to be stowed. The processor is configured to modify a database to assign the location identifier and the quantity to the product identifier, receive a notification of a stowing error associated with the tote identifier, modify the database to assign the stowing error to the tote identifier, and automatically report the stowing error. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented system for stowing products , the system comprising:a memory storing instructions; and receive, from a user mobile device associated with a user, a first identifier associated with at least one product for stowing;', receiving data from the user mobile device in one format or protocol;', 'converting the received data into another format or protocol;', 'determining a location of the user mobile device based on the converted data; and', 'determining at least one empty location within a fulfillment center that is capable of receiving the at least one product;, 'predict, based on the first identifier, a location for stowing the at least one product, wherein predicting the location for stowing the at least one product comprises, 'provide, to the user mobile device, the predicted location;', 'receive, from the user mobile device, a product identifier associated with the at least one product and a location identifier associated with a position in the predicted location;', 'modify a database to assign the location identifier to the product identifier;', ' ...

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Номер записи: 32
05-01-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION REPRODUCTION/I/O METHOD USING DOT PATTERN, INFORMATION REPRODUCTION DEVICE, MOBILE INFORMATION I/O DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC TOY USING DOT PATTERN

Номер: US20170003760A1
Автор: Yoshida Kenji
Принадлежит:

The present invention proposes a dot pattern on which code information and x and y coordinate information can be defined even if the dot pattern is extremely small, and proposes an information reproducing method and an information reproducing device based on the dot pattern. More specifically, a medium such as a printed material on which is formed a dot pattern portion by arranging in accordance with a given rule dots generated by a dot code generating algorithm in order to recognize various kinds of multimedia information is scanned as image data by scanning means. Then, the image data is converted into code data. Multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read out of storing means to be reproduced. 1. A dot pattern comprising:horizontally arranged dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a horizontal direction;vertically arranged dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a vertical direction starting from the dot located at an end point of the horizontally arranged dots; andinformation dots, by defining intersections of vertical lines virtually set from the horizontally arranged dots and horizontal lines virtually set from the vertically arranged dots in a horizontal direction, as lattice points, a data content of which is defined by how the information dots are shifted from the lattice points,wherein, an orientation of the dot pattern is signified by how one of the vertically arranged dots is shifted from the original position of the dot.2. The dot pattern according to wherein two or more of the dot patterns are continuously arranged in an up-to-down and/or left-to-right direction.3. The dot pattern according to claim 1 , by shifting one of the vertically arranged dots from the original position of the dot claim 1 , the dot means a flag indicating whether a general code or x and y coordinates.4. The dot pattern according to claim 1 , whereina vertical direction (an orientation) of the ...

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Номер записи: 33
05-01-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION REPRODUCING METHOD, INFORMATION INPUTTING / OUTPUTTING METHOD, INFORMATION REPRODUCING DEVICE, PORTABLE INFORMATION INPUTTING/ OUTPUTTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC TOY USING DOT PATTERN

Номер: US20170004338A1
Автор: Yoshida Kenji
Принадлежит:

The present invention proposes a dot pattern on which code information and x and y coordinate information can be defined even if the dot pattern is extremely small, and proposes an information reproducing method and an information reproducing device based on the dot pattern. More specifically, a medium such as a printed material on which is formed a dot pattern portion by arranging in accordance with a given rule dots generated by a dot code generating algorithm in order to recognize various kinds of multimedia information is scanned as image data by scanning means. Then, the image data is converted into code data. Multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read out of storing means to be reproduced. 1. A dot pattern , of which data content is defined by comprising:dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a first straight line direction;dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a second straight line direction; andinformation dots that are arranged at positions shifted from intersections of second virtual lines virtually set in parallel to the second straight line direction from the dots arranged in the first straight line direction and first virtual lines virtually set in parallel to the first straight line direction from the dots arranged in the second straight line direction,wherein an orientation of the dot pattern can be recognized by absence of one of the dots arranged in the first straight line direction or one of the dots arranged in the second straight line direction on a third virtual line that connects the dots arranged in the first straight line direction or a fourth virtual line that connects the dots arranged in the second straight line direction.2. A dot pattern , of which data content is defined by comprising:dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a first straight line direction;dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and ...

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Номер записи: 34
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Information reproduction/i/o method using dot pattern, information reproduction device, mobile information i/o device, and electronic toy using dot pattern

Номер: US20170004339A1
Автор: Kenji Yoshida
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention proposes a dot pattern on which code information and x and y coordinate information can be defined even if the dot pattern is extremely small, and proposes an information reproducing method and an information reproducing device based on the dot pattern. More specifically, a medium such as a printed material on which is formed a dot pattern portion by arranging in accordance with a given rule dots generated by a dot code generating algorithm in order to recognize various kinds of multimedia information is scanned as image data by scanning means. Then, the image data is converted into code data. Multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read out of storing means to be reproduced.

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Номер записи: 35
05-01-2017 дата публикации

BARCODE-READING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170004340A1
Автор: Deal John, Powell George
Принадлежит:

This patent specification describes operations of a mobile device with barcode-reading capabilities and a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device. A mobile device may include a barcode-reading application downloaded from an application server. At least one function of the barcode-reading application may not be operative if the mobile device is not coupled to the barcode-reading enhancement accessory. The barcode-reading application may operate in a base mode or an enhanced mode. In the base mode, the barcode-reading application may obtain a license code from a license server or from the barcode-reading enhancement accessory. In the enhanced mode, the barcode-reading application may implement at least one enhanced barcode-reading function which corresponds to the operating permission authorized by the license code. For example, the enhanced barcode-reading function may be a function of decoding a barcode symbology that the decoder is restricted from decoding in the base mode of operation. 1. A barcode-reading system for a mobile device , the mobile device comprising a camera for capturing an image of a barcode in a field of view of the camera , a white light source for projecting a field of illumination into the field of view of the camera , a memory , and a processor for executing an operating system and applications stored in the memory , the barcode-reading system comprising:a barcode-reading enhancement accessory securable to the mobile device, the barcode-reading enhancement accessory comprising at least one optic system, the at least one optic system being within at least one of the field of view of the camera and the field of illumination of the white light source and modifying the at least one of the field of view of the camera or the field of illumination of the white light source; and an image capture function for controlling the white light source and the camera to capture the image of the barcode, the image of the barcode ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-01-2017 дата публикации

COMMODITY SALES DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING OPENING PROCESSING THEREOF

Номер: US20170004476A1
Автор: Suzuki Yoshiaki
Принадлежит:

A commodity sales data processing apparatus comprises an input module configured to receive an input of identification information capable of identifying an individual, a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module configured to execute a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing in a case in which an individual specified with the identification information input from the input module has authority to execute the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing, and a storage control module configured to enable a storage section to store the identification information of the individual who executes the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing through the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module. 1. A commodity sales data processing apparatus , comprising:an input module configured to receive an input of identification information capable of identifying an individual;a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module configured to execute a commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing in a case in which an individual specified with identification information input from the input module has authority to execute the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing; anda storage control module configured to enable a storage section to store the identification information of the individual who executes the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing through the commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing module.2. The commodity sales data processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisingan output module configured to output the identification information of the individual, who executes commodity sales data processing apparatus opening processing, stored in the storage section.3. The commodity sales data processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe output module prints ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERROGATING AND PROCESSING CODES

Номер: US20170004479A1
Автор: Reblin Gary C.
Принадлежит:

An interrogating and processing system and method is described. A wireless communication device interrogates an information source, having a barcode or tag, and wirelessly transmits data indicative of the information source. The interrogator can be built into or adjunct to the wireless communication device. An automated processing subsystem receives the transmitted data and identifies an item corresponding to the data. A fulfillment subsystem effects delivery of the item to a destination. There can be a coupon code scanning and processing system and method. A wireless computing device having an interrogator reads a coupon code. An automated processing subsystem receives the corresponding data and provides a benefit associated with the coupon. The benefit can be a discount on a product or service. Alternatively, at least a portion of the coupon including a code is displayed on a screen of the computing device for processing at a point of sale terminal. 1. A coupon code scanning and processing system , comprising: a scanner configured to scan a coupon and an item code, the coupon relating to an item, and the item code identifying the item;', 'a memory configured to store data indicative of the coupon and to store data associated with the coupon, the stored data associated with the coupon comprising a whole or partial bitmap of the coupon and a coupon code;', 'a processor configured to receive the item code and to character recognize the whole or partial bitmap to identify a particular coupon code, and wherein the processor is further configured to determine whether data indicative of the particular coupon code relating to the item identified by the item code is present in the memory;', 'a display configured to display the whole or partial bitmap of the coupon received in the scanner; and, 'a wireless computing device comprisingan automated processing subsystem configured to receive the coupon code from the whole or partial bitmap displayed on the wireless computing ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Instant Lottery Ticket Vending Machine

Номер: US20170004671A1
Автор: Connolly Blair M., Connolly David P.
Принадлежит: BRITISH BAZAAR COMPANY LIMITED

A lottery ticket vending machine including a user interface for being operated by a player. The user interface is adapted for enabling user interaction for purchasing a lottery ticket. A controller is connected to the user interface for controlling operation of the lottery ticket vending machine. The lottery ticket vending machine further comprises a ticket storage container for storing loose tickets therein such that the tickets are oriented substantially horizontally and stacked upon each other substantially vertically. The ticket storage container has a holding structure for interacting with a portion of a bottom surface of a ticket placed at a bottom of the stack and a gate for transmitting the ticket therethrough while substantially preventing transmission of a ticket stacked thereupon. A ticket conveyor is connected to the controller for conveying the ticket by interacting with a portion of the bottom surface thereof. A dispensing chute receives the ticket from the ticket conveyor and dispenses the same to the player. A reader connected to the controller, the reader being disposed between the ticket conveyor and the dispensing chute for reading a ticket identifier disposed on the ticket after removal from the ticket storage container and prior provision to the dispensing chute and for providing ticket identification data in dependence thereupon to the controller. 1. A ticket dispenser comprising:a ticket storage container for storing loose tickets therein such that the tickets are oriented substantially horizontally and stacked upon each other substantially vertically, the ticket storage container having a holding structure for interacting with a portion of a bottom surface of a bottom ticket and a gate for transmitting the bottom ticket therethrough while substantially preventing transmission of a ticket stacked upon the bottom ticket;a ticket conveyor for conveying the bottom ticket by interacting with a portion of the bottom surface thereof; anda controller ...

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Номер записи: 39
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTHENTICABLE DIGITAL CODE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180004993A1
Автор: Blakely John Robert, James Stanley R., McCloskey David C.
Принадлежит:

An authenticable digital code includes a printable medium, a machine-readable digital code, formed on the printable medium, that graphically represent information, and at least one security signature positioned relative to the machine-readable digital code. The security signature includes a fluorescent material that, when excited by light of a first wavelength, fluoresces and emits light at a second wavelength that is different from the first wave length. Authenticity of the authenticable digital code is determined by detecting, when the authenticable digital code is illuminated by light of the first wavelength, light of the second wavelength at a position relative to the machine-readable digital code. 1. An authenticable digital code , comprising:a printable medium;a machine-readable digital code, formed on the printable medium, that graphically represents information; andat least one security signature comprising a fluorescent material that, when excited by first light at a first wavelength, fluoresces and emits second light at a second wavelength, that is different from the first wavelength, the second light emitting at a position relative to the machine-readable digital code for indicating authenticity of the authenticable digital code.2. The authenticable digital code of claim 1 , the fluorescent material being configured to fluoresce and emit the second light based upon the first light being generated by a mobile device without additional light sources or filters.3. The authenticable digital code of claim 1 , the first wavelength corresponding to a blue color and the second wavelength corresponding to a red color.4. The authenticable digital code of claim 1 , the position of the security signature relative to the machine-readable digital code being based upon the information.5. The authenticable digital code of claim 1 , the machine-readable digital code being selected from the group including: a barcode claim 1 , a matrix code claim 1 , and a QR code.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 40
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SCAN DATA SOURCE IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20180004998A1
Автор: Crooks John, Detwiler Debbie Ann
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, software, and firmware for scan data source identification. One such embodiment, in the form of a method, includes receiving a dataset including scan data from a particular scanning device and adding data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and a type of the particular scanning device. The method may further send the dataset to a terminal for processing. 1. A method comprising:receiving a dataset including scan data from a particular scanning device;adding data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and a type of the particular scanning device; andsending the dataset to a terminal for processing.2. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the particular scanning device is one of a plurality of scanning devices coupled to a scanner that performs the method.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at claim 2 , least claim 2 , one of the plurality of scanning devices is:a scanning device including an imaging device that captures an image of a barcode; andreads data from the barcode that is included in the dataset.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the particular scanning device, and the dataset received therefrom, is received via a physical connection port registered within configuration data to the particular scanning device; andadding the data to the received dataset identifying at least one of the particular scanning device and the type of the particular scanning device is performed based at least in part on the configuration data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received dataset is formatted according to a defined format and adding the data to the received dataset includes adding data representative of at least one of the particular scanning device and the type of the particular scanning device an unused area of the defined format of the received dataset.6. A method comprising:receiving scan data ...

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Номер записи: 41
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHORIZING A TRANSACTION

Номер: US20210004801A1
Автор: Barnum Eric K., REYNOLDS Anthony P.
Принадлежит: Capital One Services, LLC

A system for authorizing a transaction includes one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions. When executed by the one or more processors, the instructions cause the system to perform operations including: receiving a configuration request associated with a financial service account via a web interface; setting a limitation in accordance with the configuration request; and generating a graphic indicium or a card number as a token for authorizing a transaction, associated with the financial service account, which satisfies the limitation in accordance with the configuration request. The token is configured to be printed on a substrate or loaded into an electronic payment system. 1. A security-based system for facilitating a transaction , the system comprising: obtain a request associated with a user account from a client device, the request including a restriction associated with the user account;', 'generate a graphic indicium based on the request and the restriction included in the request, the graphic indicium being encoded with the restriction; and', 'send the graphic indicium to the client device to facilitate a transaction using the graphic indicium., 'a computer system that comprises one or more processors programmed with computer program instructions that, when executed, cause the computer system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer system is caused to:obtain a termination request associated with the graphic indicium; andinvalidate the graphic indicium in response to the termination request.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer system is caused to:obtain information associated with the graphic indicium and a request to authorize the transaction, the information including the restriction;identify the restriction included in the information associated with the graphic indicium;determine whether the transaction satisfies the restriction; andauthorize the transaction in response to the determination that the transaction ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICES ENABLING CUSTOMER IDENTITY VALIDATION VIA CENTRAL DEPOSITORY

Номер: US20180005239A1
Автор: Godsey Sandy Lynn, Metral Max Edward, Schlesinger Lisa Rene
Принадлежит:

A mobile device is provided that allows a user to generate and present a unique code/token to a service provider for customer identity validation. The service provider may use the unique code/token to retrieve or verify identity information/documents from a central depository to validate the identity of the customer to meet a Know-Your-Customer (KYC), or other identification requirements. The central depository or a central database may facilitate customer identity validation from multiple participants. Information related to proofs of customer identity may be collected and aggregated from multiple verification points and may be used to provide customer identity validation. As such, customers do not have to provide the same proofs of identity again when registering with a new service provider. 1. A mobile device comprising:a display device configured to present visual information;a user input device configured to receive user instructions;a non-transitory memory; andone or more hardware processors coupled to the non-transitory memory and configured to read instructions from the non-transitory memory to cause the mobile device to perform operations comprising:receiving, by the user input device, a request from the user to provide an unique code for customer identity validation;retrieving or generating the unique code associated with the user via a mobile identity validation app, the unique code usable to access identity validation information of the user at a central depository; anddisplaying the unique code on the display device via the identity validation app.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the unique code is scannable by a service provider device and is communicated to the central depository to request the identity validation information of the user.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the unique code comprises a plurality of alphanumeric characters designated to identify a customer validation profile of the user based on a format or convention ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING ITEMS WITH OPTICAL LOCK AND KEY

Номер: US20200005569A1
Автор: Cruz Jeffrey S., Jones Nicholaus A., Taylor Robert J., Vasgaard Aaron J.
Принадлежит:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for securing merchandise. In one embodiment an apparatus for securing merchandise comprises a locking mechanism limiting access to one or more items, one or more optical sensors configured to detect a plurality of wavelengths and an intensity associated with each wavelength from at least one light beam emitted by an optical key, and a control device comprising a control circuit and a memory device. The control device being configured to store a lock code comprising a plurality of wavelength values and a plurality of intensity values each associated with a wavelength value on the memory device and determine whether to release the locking mechanism based on whether intensities of each of the plurality of wavelengths detected by the one or more optical sensors match the lock code. 1. A system for securing items comprising: 'a plurality of optical locks, each optical lock comprising one or more optical sensors configured to detect a plurality of wavelengths and an intensity associated with each wavelength; and', 'a communication device configured to communicate with receive an unlock request associated with an optical key;', 'determine a lock code for optical lock, wherein the lock code comprises a plurality of wavelength values and a plurality of intensity values each associated with a wavelength value; and', 'send the lock code to the optical lock to allow the optical key to access items secured by the optical lock., 'a control circuit coupled to the communication device and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lock code comprises a one-time use lock code that is removed from the optical lock after one use.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unlock request is received from the optical lock in response to detecting a light from an optical key.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unlock request is received from the optical key and comprises a user credential associated with the optical key.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 44
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING AND TRACKING OF COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND MOVEMENT OF SAMPLES DURING CLINICAL TRIALS

Номер: US20210005289A1
Автор: Chung Ho Kwang, Graham Richard Alan, Ogle Scott Anthony
Принадлежит:

Methods, devices, and systems for solving the problem of management and tracking of collection, processing, and movement of biological samples during clinical trials are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a method is implemented on one or more servers. The method includes receiving first biological sample data from a first mobile device. The first mobile device includes a camera for capturing at least a portion of the first biological sample data and a first graphical user interface (GUI) configured for displaying the first biological sample data. The method further includes storing the first biological sample data within a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger may include at least one block chain. 1. A method implemented on one or more servers for providing management and tracking of collection , processing , and movement of a plurality of biological samples during clinical trials , the method comprising: a camera for capturing at least a portion of the first biological sample data; and', 'a first graphical user interface (GUI) configured for displaying the first biological sample data; and, 'receiving first biological sample data from a first mobile device, wherein the first mobile device comprisesstoring the first biological sample data within a distributed ledger.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the distributed ledger comprises at least one block chain.3. The method of further comprising:retrieving the first biological sample data from the distributed ledger; andtransmitting the first biological sample data to a GUI on a second mobile device.4. The method of further comprising:receiving second biological sample data from the second mobile device; andstoring the second biological sample data within the distributed ledger.5. The method of further comprising:retrieving the first biological sample data and the second biological sample data from the distributed ledger; andtransmitting the first biological sample data and the second biological ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC TAG WITH CELLULAR COMMUNICATION MODULE

Номер: US20170006573A1
Автор: KELLY Graham Michael
Принадлежит:

An electronic tag, e.g. for use as a tracker tag or combined tracker and data tag, with a cellular communication module is disclosed. The cellular communication module is configured to transmit an indication of a current geographical location to an external data server. The electronic tag can optionally receive tag data from an external tag reader and optionally comprises an output means configured to output the tag data. The tag's microprocessor is configured to switch off at least a transmitter part of the cellular communication module in response to first data contained in a Mode S signal of an aircraft transponder. Said transmitter part may be switched on again depending on data in signals from external source(s) as received in the tag. 1. An electronic tag comprising:a cellular communication module configured to transmit an indication of a current geographical location to a first external data server;an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver configured to receive a Mode S signal from an aircraft; anda microprocessor configured to switch off at least a transmitter part of the cellular communication module in response to first predefined data in the Mode S signal.2. The tag according to claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is further configured toswitch on at least the transmitter part of the cellular communication module in response to second predefined data in the Mode S signal.3. The tag according to claim 1 , wherein the first predefined data is indicative of the airplane taking off or flying claim 1 , and wherein the second predefined data is indicative of the airplane having landed or being on the ground.4. The tag according to for exchanging tag data with an external tag reader claim 1 , further comprising a memory for storing the tag data and an output means configured to output the tag data.5. The tag according to claim 1 , further comprising a clock module claim 1 , wherein one or more signals comprise time schedule data claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 46
08-01-2015 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE DEVICE

Номер: US20150008258A1
Автор: ERNST Waldemar
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a system comprising an information carrier (-), which is arranged, in particular, on a vehicle device (), a tool device (), a filter device () or a packaging device () of a vehicle device (), a tool device () or a filter device () and which is provided to carry at least one piece of information, and comprising a unit (-), which is provided at least to receive the piece of information and to provide at least one technical service on the basis of the piece of information. 110121212141516161214141518agb;d;fcga;eaa;eaag. A system comprising an information carrier (-) which is arranged on a vehicle device () , a tool device () , a filter device () or a packaging device () of a vehicle device () , a tool device () or a filter device () and which is provided to carry at least one piece of information , and comprising a unit (-) which is configured to receive the piece of information and to provide at least one technical service on the basis of said piece of information.210102020aegaeg. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the information carrier (-; ) is arranged on a surface region (-; ).310102222aegaeg. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the information carrier (-; ) comprises at least one visible coding (-; ).41028ff. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the information carrier () is a radio controlled information carrier ().51830agag. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the unit (-) is a mobile device (-).634ag. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the piece of information identifies at least a first product (-).710101036361636343434363636d;e;gd;geed;e;gd;e;g. The system according to claim 6 , characterized in that the information carrier () is arranged on a second product () and/or on a packaging device () of a second product () and the first product () is configured for use with the second product ().8. The system according to claim 6 , ...

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Номер записи: 47
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CONFIGURING A BLE ADVERTISING BEACON

Номер: US20180007544A1
Автор: Grassel Guido
Принадлежит:

A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided in order to provide improvements in the configuring of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) advertising beacons. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to conveniently and reliably configuring or updating the configuration of a BLE beacon, while limiting the amount of technical information and/or tools required. A method is provided comprising: receiving a data stream encoded in a flickering barcode from a programming device; decoding, using a processor, the received data stream; and configuring a BLE beacon advertisement using the decoded data stream. The method may further include transmitting the configured BLE beacon advertisement. A corresponding apparatus and a computer program product are also provided. 149-. (canceled)50. A method comprising:receiving a data stream encoded in a flickering barcode from a programming device;decoding, using a processor, the received data stream; andconfiguring a Bluetooth low energy beacon advertisement using the decoded data stream.51. The method of further comprising transmitting the configured Bluetooth low energy beacon advertisement.52. The method of further comprising activating a light sensor array for use in receiving the flickering barcode after receiving an indication from a user.53. The method of further comprising causing transmission of a Bluetooth low energy advertisement message to the programming device to begin display of the flickering barcode.54. The method of further comprising determining if the data stream encoded in the flickering barcode was received successfully or if the flickering barcode transmission failed; and causing an indication to be provided of the success or failure of receiving the data stream.55. The method of further comprising causing transmission of a Bluetooth low energy advertisement message to the programming device indicating the success or failure of receiving the data stream.56. The method of wherein the programming ...

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Номер записи: 48
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Directional Guidance and Layout Compliance for Item Collection

Номер: US20220019800A1
Автор: Ng Chu Pang Alex, Yeh Yi-Hsuan
Принадлежит:

A method in a mobile computing device includes: obtaining order collection data containing (i) item identifiers corresponding to a set of target items and a set of non-target items, (ii) a reference layout indicating, within a region of a facility, respective positions of the target items and the non-target items, and (iii) item recognition data for the target items and the non-target items; controlling an image sensor of the mobile computing device to acquire an image of a portion of the region; based on the item recognition data, detecting an item from the image; when the detected item is a target item, controlling an output assembly of the mobile computing device to present a prompt to collect the detected item; and when the detected item is a non-target item, controlling the output assembly to present a directional guide towards a selected target item based on the reference layout. 1. A method in a mobile computing device , comprising:obtaining order collection data containing (i) item identifiers corresponding to a set of target items and a set of non-target items, (ii) a reference layout indicating, within a region of a facility, respective positions of the target items and the non-target items, and (iii) item recognition data for the target items and the non-target items;controlling an image sensor of the mobile computing device to acquire an image of a portion of the region;based on the item recognition data, detecting an item from the image;when the detected item is a target item, controlling an output assembly of the mobile computing device to present a prompt to collect the detected item; andwhen the detected item is a non-target item, controlling the output assembly to present a directional guide towards a selected target item based on the reference layout.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:controlling a display to present the acquired image;wherein the prompt to collect the detected item includes an overlay on the image at the position of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CVD DEVICE COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIER, AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING INFORMATION

Номер: US20210010138A1
Автор: BODE Matthias Johannes, FRANKE Micha Cornel, MOHNEN Markus, Schmitt Thomas
Принадлежит:

Information is communicated to a process control device by performing a process that includes the step of heating a component, the component having structured volumetric regions. When the component is heated, structures present in the volumetric regions radiate in the infrared spectrum, allowing the structures to be distinguished by an infrared sensor. The structures, formed by elevations or depressions, form a machine-readable identifier, which can be used as an originality identification means for the component. Since the identifier can be determined in situ during a heating process, the process control device can recognize whether correction values are to be used for the thermal treatment of a substrate. 11011121316. A component ( , , , ) of a device () , the device configured to thermally treat at least one substrate () , the component comprising:a first surface;a second surface facing away from the first surface;{'b': 7', '8', '9, 'structured regions with structures (, , ), at least two of which are different from one another; and'}{'b': 17', '18', '19', '7', '8', '9, 'surface regions (, , ) on one or more of the first or second surface, each of the surface regions corresponding to one of the structures (, , ) from the structured regions,'}{'b': 6', '10', '11', '12', '13', '5, 'wherein during the thermal treatment of the at least one substrate (), the component (, , , ) is heated to at least a first temperature with a heating unit (),'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '13', '17', '18', '19', '14', '20', '14, 'wherein during the heating of the component (, , , ), at least two of the surface regions (, , ) are optically distinguishable from one another with a sensor () based on a level of a signal () of the sensor (), and'}{'b': 16', '10', '11', '12', '13, 'wherein the structured regions form a machine-readable identifier () allowing identification of the component (, , , ).'}2161. A device () for thermally treating at least one substrate () , the device () comprising:{'b ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-01-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION REPRODUCING METHOD, INFORMATION INPUTTING/OUTPUTTING METHOD, INFORMATION REPRODUCING DEVICE, PORTABLE INFORMATION INPUTTING/OUTPUTTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC TOY USING DOT PATTERN

Номер: US20170011244A1
Автор: Yoshida Kenji
Принадлежит:

The present invention proposes a dot pattern on which code information and x and y coordinate information can be defined even if the dot pattern is extremely small, and proposes an information reproducing method and an information reproducing device based on the dot pattern. More specifically, a medium such as a printed material on which is formed a dot pattern portion by arranging in accordance with a given rule dots generated by a dot code generating algorithm in order to recognize various kinds of multimedia information is scanned as image data by scanning means. Then, the image data is converted into code data. Multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read out of storing means to be reproduced. 1. A medium on which a dot pattern is formed , the dot pattern comprising:horizontally arranged dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a horizontal direction;vertically arranged dots, a predetermined number of which are equally spaced and arranged in a vertical direction starting from the dot located at an end point of the horizontally arranged dots; andinformation dots, by defining intersections of vertical lines virtually set from the horizontally arranged dots and horizontal lines virtually set from the vertically arranged dots in a horizontal direction, as lattice points, a data content of which is defined by how the information dots are shifted from the lattice points,wherein, an orientation of the dot pattern is signified by how one of the vertically arranged dots is shifted from the original position of the dot.2. The medium on which the dot pattern is formed according to claim 1 , wherein two or more of the dot patterns are continuously arranged in an up-to-down and/or left-to-right direction.3. The medium on which the dot pattern is formed according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , by shifting one of the vertically arranged dots from the original position of the dot claim 1 , the dot means a flag indicating whether ...

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Номер записи: 51
11-01-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE PRINTING SYSTEM, IMAGE PRINTING METHOD, AND PAYMENT MACHINE

Номер: US20180011666A1
Автор: Yoshida Jun
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

An image printing system includes a plurality of image printing apparatuses each configured to accept a print order and print the image data, a payment machine performing a billing process, and a ticketing machine. If payment at the payment machine is selected, the image printing apparatus issues a first ticket and transmits order details to the payment machine. If payment at a counter is selected, the image printing apparatus transmits second key information to the ticketing machine. After performing a billing process, the payment machine issues a third ticket on which first key information is printed and transmits the first key information to the image printing apparatus. The ticketing machine issues a fourth ticket including the second key information. The image printing apparatus prints the image data if accepting input of the key information printed on the third ticket or the fourth ticket. 1. An image printing system comprising a plurality of image printing apparatuses each configured to accept a print order for printing image data and print the image data; a payment machine connected to the image printing apparatuses to be able to communicate therewith , the payment machine being configured to perform a billing process based on the print order; and a ticketing machine connected to the image printing apparatuses to be able to communicate therewith ,wherein if payment at the payment machine is selected, the image printing apparatus generates first ticket data including order details of the print order and identification information for identifying the print order, transmits the order details and the identification information to the payment machine, receives first key information for starting print processing from the payment machine that has performed the billing process, and prints the image data on the basis of the print order upon accepting input of the first key information after receiving the first key information;if payment at a counter is selected, the ...

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Номер записи: 52
11-01-2018 дата публикации

FOOD FRESHNESS NOTIFICATION FROM PERSONAL FOOD INVENTORY

Номер: US20180011889A1
Автор: Knobel Todd
Принадлежит:

A personal food inventory system (PFIS) allows for storage of food items in a personal inventory associated with a user account, as well as tracking of food items consumed by the user account. The PFIS is linked to an application for communicating between an account user and the PFIS items that are received into the personal inventory and items consumed or otherwise removed from the personal inventory. The PFIS is linked to one or more preferred vendors for easy entry of items into the personal inventory. The PFIS also provides recommendation of dishes the account user can prepare based on the personal food inventory and/or a vendor inventory associated with the preferred vendor. The PFIS further provides user notifications for items nearing their expiry date. The PFIS also provides notification to the account user regarding usage of the personal food inventory system by tracking consumption. 1. A method of providing notification of items nearing an expiry date , comprising:storing, in a personal inventory database at personal food inventory system, a personal food inventory associated with an account for a user of an electronic device, the personal food inventory comprising a plurality of food records specific to the account of the user, each food record comprising a food item identifier, information describing a food item associated with the food item identifier, a freshness start date, and an expiry date, wherein the personal food inventory system is remotely located with respect to the electronic device;providing to the electronic device an application configured to communicate with the personal food inventory system to access the personal food inventory for the user;calculating by the personal food inventory system, for each of the food items in the personal food inventory of the user account, a number of freshness days remaining between a current date and the expiry date for the food item;determining, by the personal food inventory system, one or more food ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method for calibration and mapping of real-time location data

Номер: US20160012388A1
Автор: Joseph Vargas, Philip Zumsteg, Sriharsha Putrevu, Tom Plocher
Принадлежит: HAND HELD PRODUCTS INC

A method of mapping the location of at least one object in three dimensional space, relative to an initial point in three dimensional space by an EIR terminal which contains a microprocessor, memory, a scanning device, a motion sensing device, and a communication interface. The method includes scanning a signal of decodable indicia located at a pre-defined area of a physical object, locating the decodable indicia within this signal, decoding the decodable indicia into a decoded message. The decoded message is an identifier for said physical object, which is then displayed. After receiving an interface command, the EIR terminal is placed in mechanical contact with the pre-defined area of the physical object and a first spatial position is stored as a point of origin in the EIR terminal.

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Номер записи: 54
14-01-2021 дата публикации

VAPORIZER CONTROLS

Номер: US20210011446A1
Автор: Anderson Samuel C., BOWEN Adam, Cheung Brandon, Christensen Steven, GOLDBERG KiIDON Jonatan, Hatton Nicholas J., KIM Michelle, MONSEES James, PAGLIERE Alexander S., Phelps Nordstrom K., Turbahn Itai, Wacyk Roxolana, Yost Casey S., Zaks Barrios Diego D.
Принадлежит: JUUL Labs, Inc.

Vaporizers and vaporizer systems, which can include a user device in communication with a vaporizer, can include one or more features related to control of functions and/or features of the vaporizer. A method for locking a vaporizer is provided. The method includes determining whether a vaporizer is within a communication range of a second device. The method further includes locking the vaporizer in response to the vaporizer being within the communication range. The method further includes receiving information associated with a user of the vaporizer. The method further includes determining, based on the received information, an age of the user and unlocking, by the one or more processors and based on the age of the user satisfying a threshold, the vaporizer to activate the operation of the vaporizer. 1. A method comprising:determining, by one or more processors, whether a vaporizer device is within a communication range of a second device, the determining based on receiving a broadcast message from the second device;locking, by the one or more processors, the vaporizer device in response to the vaporizer device being within the communication range, wherein locking the vaporizer device comprises disabling use of a heating function of the vaporizer device;receiving, by the one or more processors, information indicative of an age of a user of the vaporizer device, the information received from a third device that is separate from the second device; andunlocking, by the one or more processors and based on the information indicative of the age of the user, the vaporizer device, wherein unlocking the vaporizer device comprises enabling use of the heating function.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises a user device executing an application configured to identify and disable operation of the vaporizer device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying claim 1 , on a user interface of the second device claim 1 , a list or graphical ...

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Номер записи: 55
11-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATING PREFERENCES TO A COMPUTER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180012211A1
Автор: Singhal Rahul
Принадлежит:

The described device allows a user to set preference and receive the preferences by simply allowing a payment device to communicate with a preference reader. 1. A payment device to store and communicate preferences to a merchant comprising [ the reader uses a reader processor physically configured to transform the unique image into a unique code;', determine if the unique code matches a stored unique code;', 'in response to the unique code matching a stored unique code, communicating a preset preference to a preference processor at the merchant wherein the preference processor communicate the preset preference to the merchant staff for fulfillment;, 'the reader uses the reader processor to communicate the unique code to a preference server using a non-payment system network wherein the preference server uses a processor physically configured to], 'a preference code comprising a unique image which is communicated to a reader wherein'}, communicated to a point of sale reader;', 'communicated to a validation server by the point of sale reader on a payment system network;', communicating an approval code to the point of sale device over the payment network and', 'executing a transaction for the preset preference at the merchant., 'in response to the validation server approving the personal account representative code,'}], 'a personal account representative code wherein the personal account representative code is], 'a physical payment device at a merchant comprising2. The payment device of claim 1 , wherein the preference code comprises at least one of a QR code or a bar code.3. The payment device of claim 1 , wherein the preference code is pre-assigned to a payment device.4. The payment device of claim 1 , wherein the preset preferences are set by a consumer.5. The payment device of claim 4 , wherein setting the preferences comprises a consumer:submitting the preference code to a preference server;authorizing the preference code with the preference server;in response to ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-01-2021 дата публикации

System, apparatus and methods for automatically testing mobile devices

Номер: US20210011824A1
Автор: Bartosz BEDYNSKI, Brian Parsons, Gerald J. Parsons, Lukasz MACNAR, Mario HUBER, Mark Parsons, Martin Fiedler, Nick Gamber, Nidhin Davis, Pooya Heiraty, Sean PARSONS, Soham PATWARDHAM, Timothy HOPFER
Принадлежит: Communications Test Design Inc

Apparatus and methods for automatically testing mobile devices are disclosed according to various embodiments. In one example, a disclosed apparatus includes: a robot having a retention device into which the mobile device to be tested is positioned; a test computer having a processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing test software for testing the mobile device; and a user monitor electrically connected to the test computer and configured for providing a result of the testing of the mobile device. The mobile device is wirelessly connected to the test computer and has a test application installed thereon corresponding to the test software. The robot is configured for performing interaction and manipulation of the mobile device in cooperation with the test application and the test software during the testing.

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Номер записи: 57
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Low friction device enrollment

Номер: US20170012783A1
Автор: Timothy Edward MOSES
Принадлежит: Entrust Ltd

A constrained device includes an exterior surface affixed with a public key associated with the constrained device. Alternatively, or in addition, the public key may be included in a container that stores the constrained device. The constrained device also includes memory, which stores a private key, wherein the private key corresponds to the public key that is affixed on the exterior surface of the constrained device. By displaying the public key on the constrained device, a system administrator may document the public key and related information about the device and its intended role in the network without requiring any human interface or any establishment of power or network at the installation site.

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Номер записи: 58
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Fire alarm inspection application and user interface

Номер: US20180012482A1
Автор: Oana Secara, Tyler Brown
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire and Security GmbH

A system and method for facilitating inspection of fire alarm systems includes a graphical user interface rendered on a touchscreen display of a mobile computing device receiving selections of inspection results. The graphical user interface includes a testing pane, which indicates devices that are currently being tested, and a selection pane, which indicates devices yet to be tested. The devices indicated by the selection pane are filtered according to the inferred location of the inspector or the inferred order of test. Selection of devices indicated by the selection pane results in those devices being indicated by the testing pane. Results of inspections of the devices indicated by the testing pane are then selected by the touchscreen display detecting gestures (e.g. swipes toward the left or right) corresponding to different results. The results are sent to a connected services system and stored in a connected services database.

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Номер записи: 59
15-01-2015 дата публикации

CODE FOR READING INFORMATION OF AN OBJECT AND OBJECT HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20150014422A1
Автор: KIM Jong-hyuk, LEE Byung-Jin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A code for reading information relating to an object is provided. The code includes a plurality of components constituting the object, which are arranged on a board partially constituting the object, following a rule for the code to be to recognized the established information related to the object.

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Номер записи: 60
10-01-2019 дата публикации

INCENTIVIZING FOODSTUFF CONSUMPTION THROUGH THE USE OF AUGMENTED REALITY FEATURES

Номер: US20190012545A1
Автор: Henderson Mark Lindsay
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Introduced here are techniques for incentivizing the consumption of foodstuffs through the use of augmented reality features. A parent may initiate an application on a mobile phone and scan a plate of one or more foodstuffs by initiating a live view captured by a camera. The parent can then select a given foodstuff that a child is unlikely to consume. When the child views the given foodstuff through the mobile phone, a portion of an augmented reality feature could be shown. For example, the child may be able to see the tail of a creature, a corner of a item, etc. As the child consumes the given foodstuff, additional portion(s) of the augmented reality feature are exposed, and the augmented reality feature becomes increasingly visible. Such a technique incentivizes the child to continue eating the given foodstuff so that the augmented reality feature can be fully seen. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:launching a software program on a computing device that includes a camera;initiating a live view of one or more foodstuffs that is captured by the camera;automatically identifying each foodstuff; andgenerating an augmented reality feature that is at least partially hidden beneath a particular foodstuff of the one or more foodstuffs when viewed using the computing device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein each foodstuff is a food or a beverage.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the augmented reality feature is a digital creature or a digital item.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the particular foodstuff is one of multiple foodstuffs on a plate claim 1 , a cup claim 1 , or a bowl that include distinct augmented reality features.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:animating a portion of the augmented reality feature that is exposed from the particular foodstuff.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:animating a surface of the particular ...

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Номер записи: 61
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Data hiding for spot colors on substrates

Номер: US20190012554A1
Автор: Alastair M. Reed, Kristyn R. Falkenstern, Tomas Filler, Yang Bai
Принадлежит: Digimarc Corp

The present disclosure relates generally to data hiding for retail product packaging and other printed objects such as substrates. One embodiment embeds an information signal in a spot color for printing on various substrates. The spot color is screened, and overprinted with process color tint. The tint is modulated prior to overprinting with optimized signal tweaks. The optimization can include consideration of a detector spectral dependency (e.g., red and/or green illumination). Many other embodiments and combinations are described in the subject patent document.

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Номер записи: 62
09-01-2020 дата публикации

A METHOD OF PROVISIONING HEADLESS DEVICES OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200015050A1
Автор: Campana Daniele, Fernandez Orellana Pedro, Moner Poy Hector, Ramoutar Michael, Tiwari Ankit
Принадлежит:

A method of provisioning a headless device includes the steps of acquiring credentials for a user application, then placing the headless device in a provisioning mode. Once in the provisioning mode, characters associated with the credentials are displayed by the user application, then the characters are read by an optical character reader (OCR) of the headless device, thereby allowing the headless device to join a network associated with the credentials. 1. A method of provisioning a headless device comprising:acquiring credentials for a user application;placing the headless device in a provisioning mode;displaying characters associated with the credentials by the user application;obtaining the characters by optical sensor of the headless device; andjoining a network associated with the credentials.2. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein the headless device includes a user interface for placing the headless device in the provisioning mode.3. The method set forth in claim 2 , wherein the user interface is a switch constructed and arranged to be manually actuated for enabling the provisioning mode of the headless device.4. The method set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:extracting the credentials from the characters by the headless device before joining the network.5. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein the user application is a smartphone including a screen for visually outputting the characters.6. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein the optical sensor is a camera.7. The method set forth in claim 6 , wherein the characters are plain text.8. The method set forth in claim 6 , wherein the characters are encoded in a barcode.9. The method set forth in claim 8 , wherein the barcode is as matrix barcode.10. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein the optical sensor is a phototransistor.11. The method set forth in claim 10 , wherein the characters are light flashes.12. The method set forth in claim 11 , wherein the user application is a smartphone ...

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Номер записи: 63
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING CONSUMABLE WEAR COMPONENTS OF SEMI-AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20210015330A1
Автор: KURSIKOWSKI Derek, MOLINA CABRERA Pablo Roberto
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In some embodiments, a method of monitoring, analyzing, and/or validating the lifecycle and maintenance schedule of consumable wear components used in or by a semi-autonomous cleaning device can include scanning a unique identifier associated with a consumable component and receiving, at the cleaning device, data associated with the unique identifier. A signal associated with the data is sent from the cleaning device to a host device. After scanning the unique identifier, the consumable component is installed in or on the cleaning device. During use of the cleaning device, a status of the consumable component is monitored and a signal is sent to the host device in response to one or more characteristics associated with the consumable component meeting a criterion. 1. A computer-implemented method of monitoring usage of one or more consumable components of a floor care equipment , the method comprising:scanning a consumable component on the floor care equipment using an information capture system, the consumable component having at least one identifier that contains information relating to the consumable component;installing the consumable component on the floor care equipment;adjusting the maintenance schedule algorithm on the computer associated with the floor care equipment taking into consideration that the consumable component has been installed;monitoring operation of the floor care equipment; andproviding an alert indicating that the consumable component should change.2. The method of wherein the information capture system is selected from a list consisting of a camera claim 1 , an optical signal claim 1 , an electrical signal claim 1 , or a radio frequency interface.3. The method of wherein the consumable component is a squeegee claim 1 , a replaceable roller or a brush head.4. The method of wherein a bar code reader is used for the step of scanning of a new consumable component.5. The method of wherein the identifier is selected from a list consisting of a ...

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Номер записи: 64
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHYSICAL CABLE ROUTE TRACING

Номер: US20220036023A1
Автор: Carl LeaAnn Harrison, Enge Ryan E., Kurk Morgan C.
Принадлежит: CommScope Technologies LLC

Systems and methods for physical cable route tracing are provided. In one embodiment, a cable comprises: one or more of either electrical conductors or optical fibers; a cable sheath around the one or more of either electrical conductors or optical fibers; and a pattern of cable tracing facilitation markings located on an exterior of the cable sheath; wherein the cable tracing facilitation markings comprise either: a visually varying pattern that gradually changes along a length of the cable sheath; or a series of coded markings of an ordered sequence pattern. 1. A cable , the cable comprising:one or more of either electrical conductors or optical fibers;a cable sheath around the one or more of either electrical conductors or optical fibers; anda pattern of cable tracing facilitation markings located on an exterior of the cable sheath; a visually varying pattern that gradually changes along a length of the cable sheath;', a repeating decay pattern along the length of the cable sheath:', 'a gradually changing graphical arrangement; or', a series of colored stripes;', 'a patterned sequence of stripes of varying patterns or colors; and', 'patterns separated by increasing distances along the length of the cable sheath., 'at least one of], 'wherein the visually varying pattern comprises], 'wherein the cable tracing facilitation markings comprise either2. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the cable tracing facilitation markings further comprise a series of coded markings of an ordered sequence pattern.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The cable of claim 2 , wherein each of the coded markings of the ordered sequence pattern correlate to a subset of an ordered sequence.6. The cable of claim 2 , wherein each of the coded markings of the ordered sequence pattern correlate to an encoded numeric sequence.7. The cable of claim 2 , wherein each of the coded markings of the ordered sequence pattern encode information about the cable.8. The cable of claim 2 , wherein the coded markings of ...

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Номер записи: 65
16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IDENTIFY ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED PARTS

Номер: US20200016828A1
Автор: Boyle Adam Taylor
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Methods and apparatus to identify additively manufactured parts are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a body, formed of layers layered substantially parallel to a base layer, composed of a first material having a first density, a first indicium embedded internally in the body as a void, and a second indicium on an external surface of the body, the second indicium aligning with the first indicium. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a body, formed of layers layered substantially parallel to a base layer, composed of a first material having a first density;a first indicium embedded internally in the body as a void; anda second indicium on an external surface of the body, the second indicium aligning with the first indicium.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the void is filed with a second material claim 1 , the second material having a second density claim 1 , the second density different than the first density.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first material is completely fused powder material and the second material is a not completely fused powder material.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the layers are composed of a UV solidified plastic.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second material is a support material.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second material is a same material as the first material claim 2 , the second material having the second density.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first indicium is at least one of a logo claim 1 , a serial number claim 1 , a trademark claim 1 , a barcode claim 1 , or a QR code.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the alignment of the first indicium and the second indicium enables an identification of the apparatus.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second indicium is at least one of a watermark claim 1 , a hologram or an etching.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the layers are (1) composed of at least one of a paper claim 1 , a metal plate claim 1 , or a metal foil and (2) ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Automatic Identification and Presentation of Edges, Shapes and Unique Objects in an Image Used for a Machine Vision Job Setup

Номер: US20220036072A1
Автор: Conticello Thomas
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Systems and methods for automatic identification and presentation of edges, shapes and unique objects in an image used for machine vision job setup are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving, by one or more processors, an image file. The method further includes automatically determining, by the one or more processors, an item of interest within the image file. The method further includes analyzing, by the one or more processors, the item of interest to determine an appropriate tool for processing the item of interest. The method further includes displaying, by the one or more processors, on a display screen: (i) an image corresponding to the image file, (ii) an indication of the item of interest, and (iii) an indication of the appropriate tool. 1. A method for facilitating creation of an image analysis job , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an image file;automatically determining, by the one or more processors, an item of interest within the image file;analyzing, by the one or more processors, the item of interest to determine an appropriate tool for processing the item of interest; anddisplaying, by the one or more processors, on a display screen: (i) an image corresponding to the image file, (ii) an indication of the item of interest, and (iii) an indication of the appropriate tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the item of interest comprises a box encompassing the item of interest.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the displaying of the indication of the item of interest comprises displaying, in a first color, a line or series of lines around the item of interest; andthe method further comprises:determining that the item of interest can no longer be found within the line or series of lines; andin response to the determination that the item of interest can no longer be found within the line or series of lines, changing the first color to a second color, wherein the first color is different than the ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND GROUPING ALIMENTARY ELEMENTS FOR PHYSICAL TRANSFER

Номер: US20220036309A1
Автор: Neumann Kenneth
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A system for identifying and grouping alimentary elements for physical transfer, the system comprising a computing device and an identification device, wherein the computing device is configured to receive a plurality of orders. Computing device may generate an identifier for each order, wherein an identifier is a machine-readable label that can be recognized using an identification device. Device may scan the machine-readable label using an identification device, wherein the identification device identifies the identifier from the machine-readable label and places an order into an active queue. Computing device may combine, using the orders in an active queue, orders that are to be transferred together, wherein combining further comprises determining which orders should be combined based upon an optimal path of transfer, and provide, to a user device, grouping instructions corresponding to which orders should be grouped. 1. A system for identifying and grouping alimentary elements for physical transfer , the system comprising: scan a first machine-readable label and a second machine-readable label, wherein the first machine-readable identifies a first order and the second machine-readable label identifies a second order;', 'determine, from the scan of the first machine-readable label, a first plurality of alimentary elements associated with the first order and a first destination;', 'determine, from the scan of the second machine-readable label, a second plurality of alimentary elements associated with the second order and a second destination;', 'construct a linear data structure of a first sequential collection of alimentary elements and a second sequential collection of alimentary elements in response to scanning the first and second machine-readable labels;', 'wherein the first sequential collection of alimentary elements includes the first plurality of alimentary elements associated with the first order and the second sequential collection of alimentary ...

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Номер записи: 68
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Support and capsule for preparing a beverage by centrifugation, system and method for preparing a beverage by centrifugation

Номер: US20160019448A1
Автор: Arnaud Gerbaulet, Christian Jarisch, Stefan Kaeser
Принадлежит: Nestec SA

The invention relates to a code support adapted to be associated with or part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device by centrifugation of the capsule. The support comprises a code formed by at least a first sequence of symbols and a second sequence of symbols. The code is represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation (Z). The first sequence comprises at least one first preamble sequence of symbols, and at least one first data sequence of symbols. The second sequence comprises at least one second preamble sequence of symbols and at least one second data sequence of symbols. The first preamble sequence is distinct from the second preamble sequence.

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Номер записи: 69
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC RECEIPT SYSTEM, SERVER DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20170017979A1
Автор: MURAKAMI Tomotaka, Yoshimura Makoto
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A server for use in an electronic coupon management system includes a processor, a storage device, and a communication interface. The server stores a plurality of electronic coupons, each electronic coupon including attribute information corresponding to target customer attributes. The server also stores a plurality of customer identification records, each customer identification record including an identification of a customer and attribute information of the customer. The server identifies, for each electronic coupon, a group of customers for which the corresponding attribute information matches the attribute information in the corresponding electronic coupon. The server receives a request for one or more coupons. The server transmits to the user terminal, in response to the request, one or more of the electronic coupons for which the attribute information stored in the customer identification record corresponding to the customer identification in the request matches the attribute information in the corresponding electronic coupon. 1. A server for use in an electronic coupon management system comprising:a processor;a storage device; and store a plurality of electronic coupons, each electronic coupon corresponding to a coupon that can be used in a transaction, and including attribute information corresponding to target customer attributes,', 'store a plurality of customer identification records, each customer identification record including an identification of a customer and attribute information of the customer,', 'identify, for each electronic coupon, a group of one or more customers for which the corresponding attribute information matches the attribute information in the corresponding electronic coupon,', 'receive from a user terminal a request for one or more coupons, the request including customer identification of the user of the user terminal, and', 'transmit to the user terminal, in response to the request, one or more of the electronic coupons for which ...

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Номер записи: 70
19-01-2017 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE COMMERCIAL BILLIARD LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH INTEGRATED WI-FI CONNECTED TO CONTENT MANAGED DIGITAL SIGNAGE

Номер: US20170017985A1
Автор: Stacy Troy M.
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The present invention is a device which comprises an illuminating lamp that provides lighting for the top of a pool or other game table. The invention also comprises a processor that provides content to be displayed or otherwise broadcast by embodiments of the invention using graphics displays that are configured to provide nearby users with the promotional or entertainment content. The invention also comprises a wireless communications system that may be used by an administrator to manage the promotional or entertainment content displayed by the invention. 1. A system for providing promotional content to a viewer , the system comprising:an illuminating lamp located in a lighting fixture;a display device configured such that it is mounted on the lighting fixture in such a manner as to allow the viewer to see the display device when that user is engaged in a game activity on a table illuminated by the illuminating lamp;a computer processor in communications with the display device;a wireless communications device in communication with the computer processor; and receiving, using the wireless communications device, displaying content; and', 'displaying the display content on the display device., 'software instructions that configure the computer processor to perform the steps of2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a near field communications device in electronic communication with the computer processor and software instructions that configure the processor to send and receive data from a mobile electronic device in communication with the near field communications device.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a Blue Tooth iBeacon device in electronic communication with the computer processor.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a Blue Tooth enabled speaker system.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the received display content comprises embedded digital codes.6. The system of claim 5 , where the embedded digital codes are quick response codes.7 ...

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Номер записи: 71
17-04-2014 дата публикации

ANTI-COUNTERFEIT DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC BARCODE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANTI-COUNTERFEIT WITH DYNAMIC BARCODE

Номер: US20140103105A1
Автор: Chen Yen-Chiu, CHOU Sheng-Lin
Принадлежит: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

An anti-counterfeit device with dynamic barcodes is disclosed. An anti-counterfeit system with dynamic barcodes provides an anti-counterfeit mechanism when a user uses an electronic value barcode. The anti-counterfeit device includes a barcode generator module, an anti-counterfeit generator module and a combination module. The barcode generator module generates electronic barcodes that can be read directly by a barcode reader. The anti-counterfeit generator module generates dynamic anti-counterfeit labels with dynamic exchange information varying in time. The combination module generates anti-counterfeit barcodes by combining the electronic barcodes and the dynamic anti-counterfeit labels. The dynamic anti-counterfeit labels are visible, and are used for enhancing the anti-counterfeit capability of the electronic barcodes. Moreover, the electronic barcode with the dynamic anti-counterfeit labels can be read directly and correctly by the barcode reader without illuminant interference. Therefore, whether the electronic barcodes are forged barcodes is determined by observing the dynamic changes of the dynamic anti-counterfeit labels. 1. An anti-counterfeit device with dynamic barcodes , comprising:a barcode generator module for generating an electronic barcode for a barcode reader to read;an anti-counterfeit generator module for generating a dynamic anti-counterfeit label in each of a predetermined time; anda combination module for generating an anti-counterfeit barcode by combining the electronic barcode and the dynamic anti-counterfeit label, wherein the electronic barcode with the dynamic anti-counterfeit label is read by the barcode reader.2. The anti-counterfeit device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic barcode is a one-dimensional barcode claim 1 , a two-dimensional barcode or a multi-dimensional barcode.3. The anti-counterfeit device of claim 1 , wherein the anti-counterfeit generator module dynamically adjusts the dynamic anti-counterfeit label in each of the ...

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Номер записи: 72
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Determining a Remaining Amount of Material in a Material Package

Номер: US20180018625A1
Автор: JR. Charles A., Murrah, Smith Carter Edward, Spruell Stephen Lee
Принадлежит: Southwire Company, LLC

It may be determined that a material package has been used by determining that the material package has moved from a previously recorded location based upon location data corresponding to the material package and a beacon code. The location data may correspond to the material package and the beacon code being periodically reported by a beacon located proximate to the material package. Next, a weight of the material package that has been used subsequent to the material package being used may be received and, based upon the beacon code and in response to receiving the weight of the material package; the material database for a material package record may be queried. A remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package may be calculated based upon the received weight and data from the material package record found from the material package record. 1. A method comprising:determining that a material package has been used, wherein determining that the material package has been used comprises determining that the material package has moved from a previously recorded location based upon location data corresponding to the material package and a beacon code, the location data corresponding to the material package and the beacon code being periodically reported by a beacon located proximate to the material package;receiving a weight of the material package that has been used subsequent to the material package being used;querying, based upon the beacon code and in response to receiving the weight of the material package, the material database for a material package record;calculating a remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package based upon the received weight and data from the material package record found from the material package record query; andupdating the material package record with the calculated remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the material ...

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Номер записи: 73
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MICROTOME

Номер: US20210018404A1
Автор: TAUTENHAHN Dirk, WESTERHOFF Karl-Heinrich, WOLL Markus
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A microtome has a sectioning apparatus that comprises a microtome blade, for sectioning histological samples into thin prepared sections. The microtome is characterized in that an optical reading apparatus is present which reads an optically readable image pattern on the microtome blade, generates analog or digital image signals corresponding to the read image pattern and conveys the image signals to a control apparatus of the microtome. 11. A microtome () comprising:{'b': 2', '6', '3, 'a sectioning apparatus () including a microtome blade () for sectioning histological samples () into thin prepared sections;'}{'b': '10', 'a control apparatus ();'}{'b': 9', '6, 'an optically readable image pattern () applied onto the microtome blade (); and'}{'b': 8', '9', '6', '9', '10, 'an optical reading apparatus () operable to read the image pattern () on the microtome blade (), generate analog or digital image signals corresponding to the read image pattern (), and convey the image signals to the control apparatus ();'}{'b': '10', 'wherein the control apparatus () receives the image signals conveyed thereto.'}2176. The microtome () according to claim 1 , further comprising a microtome blade holder () in which the microtome blade () is releasably fastenable in a sectioning position.3189667. The microtome () according to claim 2 , wherein the optical reading apparatus () is arranged to read the image pattern () on the microtome blade () when the microtome blade () is in the microtome blade holder ().4187. The microtome () according to claim 2 , wherein the optical reading apparatus () is integrated into the microtome blade holder ().511966. The microtome () according to claim 2 , further comprising a microtome blade supply container () in which the microtome blade () is stored when the microtome blade () is not in the sectioning position.61896619. The microtome () according to claim 5 , wherein the optical reading apparatus () is arranged to read the image pattern () on the ...

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Номер записи: 74
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Erasable Barcode

Номер: US20150021401A1
Автор: Abhimanyu Rajiv Singhal, Ananya Rajagopal, Arjun Kumar, David Runze Feng, Edwin Bettinger Glaubitz, Jacob Karl Hoylman, Lucienne Marie Paradis, Nathan Thomas Sears, Peter Hendrik Glaubitz, Rahul Mal
Принадлежит: Individual

The Erasable Barcode prevents the sale of products by invalidating the barcode. The invalidation can be based on shelf life, or improper temperature maintenance. The invalidation is also visible to humans so that the consumer knows if the exposure occurs after purchase. Activation brings liquid from the first reservoir in contact with the migration medium. The liquid progressively produces a change in color over time in the migration medium. When the liquid has crossed the migration medium, it will come in contact with the absorptive medium. The absorptive medium will then rapidly change color. The absorptive layer is the substrate for a machine readable barcode such that the color change renders the barcode unreadable

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Номер записи: 75
17-01-2019 дата публикации

CODE READER WITH EXTENDED READING RANGE

Номер: US20190018993A1
Автор: Fernandez-Dorado Pepe, Nunnink Laurens, Reuter Richard, Rodriguez Saul Sanz
Принадлежит:

An image based code reader comprises an image sensor. The image sensor is configured to acquire an image of a code. Additionally, the image based code reader includes a lens configured to project an image scene including the code onto the image sensor, the lens comprising a variable optical power that controls a focus distance of the image based code reader. The image based code reader further includes a processor operatively coupled to the image sensor and the lens. The processor is configured to acquire the image of the code using only pixels located within a region of interest of the sensor, and a size of the region of interest is selected based on the focus distance of the reader. 1. An image based code reader comprising:an image sensor, the image sensor configured to acquire an image of a code;a liquid lens configured to project an image scene including the code onto the image sensor, the liquid lens comprising a variable optical power that electronically controls a focus distance of the image based code reader; anda processor operatively coupled to the image sensor and the liquid lens, the processor configured to acquire the image of the code using only pixels located within a region of interest of the image sensor, wherein a size of the region of interest is selected based on the focus distance of the reader.2. The image based code reader of claim 1 , the image based code reader further configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes claim 1 , the processor configured to select from the plurality of operating modes.3. The image based code reader of claim 1 , further comprising a 2-dimensional LED array claim 1 , and wherein a center part of the LED array is activated to illuminate the code claim 1 , and a number of activated LEDs is based on the focus distance of the reader.4. The image based code reader of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of operating modes includes at least a first mode and a second mode claim 2 , the first mode having a first region ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Techniques for providing an electronic representation of a card

Номер: US20150021404A1
Автор: Slavin Daniel, Smrzlic Pero
Принадлежит: Codebroker, LLC

Techniques for making electronic cards that can be displayed on a mobile phone. The techniques permit making an electronic card based on an arbitrary SMS message and making an electronic card (eCard) that corresponds to a pre-existing non-electronic privilege card such as a loyalty card. In the latter case, the system on which the card is being made obtains information about the user and the issuer and uses the information to determine whether to issue the eCard and also to make use validity information which is associated with the card and is used to determine the validity of the card as it is used. 1. A method of making an electronic version of a previously-issued privilege card for a user , the previously-issued privilege card having been issued by a card issuer and the method comprising the steps performed in a processor of:receiving issue validation information for the electronic version including at least card identification information for the preexisting card from the user;using the issue validation information and information of the card issuer to determine whether the electronic version should issue; andon validation,making the electronic version of the preexisting privilege card.2. The method set forth in further comprising the step of:associating use validation information provided by the card issuer with the electronic version.3. The method set forth in further comprising the step of:using display information tor a device upon which the electronic version is to be displayed to make the electronic version.4. The method set forth in wherein:the electronic version includes a barcode; andin the step of using the display information, the display information is used to generate the barcode.5. A method of making an electronic card for a mobile telephone claim 3 , the telephone having a display and the ability to send text messages and the method comprising the steps performed in a server to which the mobile telephone can send text messages of:receiving a text ...

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Номер записи: 77
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Presentation of Information on Multiple Devices

Номер: US20200019581A1
Автор: Ge Shenyi, Wu Junlong
Принадлежит: eBay Inc.

A computer-implemented method of information presentation on multiple devices is provided. The method may include presenting a first barcode on a webpage. The first barcode may be encoded with first data based on a uniform resource locator of the webpage. The method may also include generating second data based on a user interaction with the webpage and altering a configuration of the webpage based on the user interaction without leaving the webpage. The method may also include generating a second barcode encoded with the first data and the second data. The method may further include presenting the second barcode on the webpage with the altered configuration. 120-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, from an imaging device, an image representing a webpage;obtaining data describing an altered configuration of the webpage; andoutputting for display by the computing device the altered configuration of the webpage.221. The method as described in claim , wherein the image is a two-dimensional machine-readable optical label displayed within the webpage by a different computing device.232. The method as described in claim , wherein the image is a QR code displayed within the webpage by a different computing device.241. The method as described in claim , wherein image representing the webpage is displayed by a different computing device.254. The method as described in claim , wherein imaging device comprises a camera that captures the image representing the webpage displayed by the different computing device.264. The method as described in claim , wherein the altered configuration of the webpage matches a different altered configuration of the webpage displayed by the different computing device.271. The method as described in claim , wherein the obtaining further comprises decoding , by the computing device , the image representing the webpage to obtain the data describing the altered configuration of the webpage.281. The method as described in ...

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Номер записи: 78
21-01-2021 дата публикации

A LASER MARKABLE RFID TAG

Номер: US20210019584A1
Автор: GEELEN Rene, GOETHALS Fabienne, VANDER AA Joseph
Принадлежит:

A laser markable RFID tag includes an RFID transponder and a laser markable layer. An article or packaging may include the laser markable RFID tag. 115-. (canceled)16. An RFID tag comprising:an RFID transponder; anda laser markable layer.17. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , wherein the laser markable layer includes a material that forms an irreversible laser marked image upon exposure to laser radiation.18. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , further comprising:an RFID inlay;an adhesive; anda release liner.19. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , further comprising a transparent polymeric support provided on the laser markable layer.20. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , wherein the laser markable layer includes a dye or pigment that enhances contrast between a laser marked image and non-laser marked areas of the laser markable layer.21. The RFID tag according to claim 20 , wherein the laser markable layer includes a white pigment.22. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , further comprising:an additional laser markable layer; whereinthe laser markable layer and the additional laser markable layer form images having different colors from each other upon exposure to laser radiation.23. The RFID tag according to claim 16 , wherein the laser markable layer includes a leuco dye claim 16 , an optothermal converting agent claim 16 , and a color developing agent or color developing agent precursor.24. An article or packaging comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00016', 'claim 16'}, 'the RFID tag according to .'}25. A method of laser marking an RFID tag comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00016', 'claim 16'}, 'exposing the RFID tag according to with a laser to form a laser marked image.'}26. The method according to claim 25 , further comprising:applying the RFID tag to an article or packaging before the step of exposing the RFID tag with the laser.27. The method according to claim 25 , wherein the laser is a near infrared laser.28. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 79
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Display apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20200019826A1
Автор: Doyoung Kim, Wootaek WI, Younggon CHO
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a display apparatus that displays an information image and a control method thereof. The display apparatus includes an image processor; a display; and a processor configured to make content be processed by the image processor, make a content image based on the processed content be displayed on the display, generate information about an operation state of the display apparatus, and make an information image containing the generated information about an operation state and recognizable by a user terminal be displayed on the display. With this, the state information of the display apparatus may be effectively transmitted to the server that manages the display apparatus.

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Номер записи: 80
25-01-2018 дата публикации

INFORMATION-PROTECTED WINDOW SEND ENVELOPE WITH ADHERED INSIDE ADDRESS PATCH

Номер: US20180021817A1
Автор: Delfer Frank W.
Принадлежит:

Printed transactional documents are enclosed in a document size-inclusive envelope that gives the appearance of being a traditional windowed envelope in which the send address shows through from the address vehicle page inside, but actually has the address printed on an adhered patch that shows through the window, keeping the data inside more protected and allowing production processes to be more efficient, and the patch or envelope has a serialized identifier that ensures the address printed on the patch and seen in the window corresponds with the document on the inside. 1. A postal authority-compliant and document size-inclusive envelope for containing one or more documents having address information and of one or more pages, with each document of fixed or variable sizes, in which document information is protected from outside-the-envelope viewing, comprising the document size-inclusive mailing envelope having a cutout window and dimensioned to accept one or more variably sized documents. This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/207,207 filed on Aug. 19, 2015, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableA portion of the material in this patent document is subject to copyright protection under the copyright laws of the United States and of other countries. The owner of the copyright rights has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent and Trademark Office publicly available file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. The copyright owner does not hereby waive any of its rights to have this patent document maintained in secrecy, including without limitation its rights pursuant to 37 C.F.R. §1.14.The subject invention pertains generally to the manner in which transactional documents, such as bills, statements, and the like, are enclosed in ...

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Номер записи: 81
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DATA HIDING FOR SPOT COLORS IN PRODUCT PACKAGING

Номер: US20170024627A1
Автор: Bai Yang, Falkenstern Kristyn R., Filler Tomas, Reed Alastair M.
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates generally to data hiding for retail product packaging and other printed objects. One embodiment embeds an information signal in a spot color for product packaging. The spot color is screened, and overprinted with process color tint. The tint is modulated prior to overprinting with optimized signal tweaks. The optimization can include consideration of a detector spectral dependency (e.g., red and/or green illumination). Many other embodiments and combinations are described in the subject patent document. 1. A retail product package comprising: in which the combination has been optimized by:', 'determining a color error between data representing third color data (S3) and a combination of S1 and S2,', 'determining an information modulating error associated with the max and min tweaks; and', 'finalizing the combination of S1 and S2, including minimizing the color error and minimizing the information modulating error; and, 'a first printed area, the first printed area comprising a combination of i) data representing first color data (S1), and ii) data representing second color data (S2), in which encoded information is provided on said retail product package through modulation of the data representing second color data (S2) with max (positive) and min (negative) tweaks;'}a second printed area including a barcode;a third printed area including text information printed thereon.2. The retail product packaging of in which the combination has been optimized by a process which included determining color weights and a global signal strength claim 1 , the color weights to be applied to the data representing second color data (S2) and the global signal strength for regulating the modulation.3. The retail product packaging of in which the combination has been optimized by a process constrained by spectral reflectance between 630 nm to 680 nm.4. The retail product packaging of in which combination has been optimized by a process constrained by ...

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Номер записи: 82
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Processing container images and identifiers using optical character recognition and geolocation

Номер: US20160026886A1
Автор: Henry S King
Принадлежит: HKI Systems and Service LLC

Embodiments include a system configured to process location information for objects in a site comprising an imaging device configured to take a picture of an object, the picture containing a unique identifier of the object; a global positioning system (GPS) component associated with the imaging device and configured to tag the image of the object with GPS location information of the object to generate a tagged image; a communications interface configured to transmit the tagged image to a server computer remote from the imaging device over an Internet Protocol (IP) network; and a processor of the server configured to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on the picture and to create an indicator code corresponding to the identifier of the object, wherein the processor is further configured to create a processed result containing the indicator code and the location to locate the object within the site.

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Номер записи: 83
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Techniques for providing an electronic representation of a card

Номер: US20160026909A1
Автор: Slavin Daniel, Smrzlic Pero
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Techniques for making electronic cards that can be displayed on a mobile phone. The techniques permit making an electronic card based on an arbitrary SMS message and making an electronic card (eCard) that corresponds to a pre-existing non-electronic privilege card such as a loyalty card. In the latter case, the system on which the card is being made obtains information about the user and the issuer and uses the information to determine whether to issue the eCard and also to make use validity information which is associated with the card and is used to determine the validity of the card as it is used. 1. A method of making an electronic version of a previously-issued privilege card for a user , the previously-issued privilege card having been issued by a card issuer and the method comprising the steps performed in a processor of:receiving issue validation information for the electronic version including at least card identification information for the preexisting card from the user;using the issue validation information and information of the card issuer to determine whether the electronic version should issue; andon validation,making the electronic version of the preexisting privilege card.2. The method set forth in further comprising the step of:associating use validation information provided by the card issuer with the electronic version.3. The method set forth in further comprising the step of:using display information for a device upon which the electronic version is to be displayed to make the electronic version.4. The method set forth in wherein:the electronic version includes a barcode; andin the step of using the display information, the display information is used to generate the barcode.5. A method of making an electronic card for a mobile telephone claim 3 , the telephone having a display and the ability to send text messages and the method comprising the steps performed in a server to which the mobile telephone can send text messages of:receiving a text ...

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Номер записи: 84
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Three Dimensional Scanning and Data Extraction Systems and Processes for Supply Chain Piece Automation

Номер: US20170024896A1
Автор: Altman Vladimir, Galluzzo Thomas, Houghton Ricky Alan
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Managing supply chain inventory is accomplished by measuring the dimensions and the weight of a product. A plurality of images of the product is obtained. The shape of the outer surface of the product is determined. The center of gravity of the product can be calculated. A product model that includes a three dimensional representation of the shape of a configuration of the product and optionally the center of gravity of the product is generated. The product model is stored in memory for future use. 1. A system for generating a product model comprising:a scanner having at least one first sensor for measuring the dimensions of a product, at least one second sensor for measuring the weight of the product, anda computing device including at least one processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions and memory storing computer-executable instructions configured to generate the product model that includes a three dimensional representation of the shape of a configuration of the product,2. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the scanner further comprises at least one third sensor for obtaining one or more images of the product.3. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the memory further stores computer-executable instructions configured to calculate an estimated center of gravity location of the product.4. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the memory further stores computer-executable instructions configured to identify at least one landmark on an outer surface of the product and associate the landmark with the product model.5. The system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the landmark is a barcode selected from a group consisting of a UPC code claim 4 , an EAN code claim 4 , and a GTIN code.6. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the model includes multiple configurations selected from the group consisting of a single product configuration claim 1 , a packaged product configuration claim 1 , and a bundled product ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-01-2017 дата публикации

VOTING DEVICE AND VOTING SYSTEM USING SAME

Номер: US20170024947A1
Автор: TSAI MING-HSUEH
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A voting device includes a touch panel and a rechargeable battery, the voting device being part of a voting system. The touch panel is configured to display a topic under discussion and options relating thereto. The touch panel is also configured to output data as to vote or option chosen by a voter through a wireless network, together with barcode data identifying the voter. The rechargeable battery supplies power to the voting device. A voting system using the voting device and allowing instant calculation and display of the voting result is also provided. 1. A voting device comprising:a touch panel configured to display a topic and selectable options corresponding to the topic and render voting data based on at least one selected option; anda rechargeable battery configured to supply power to the touch panel.2. The voting device of claim 1 , further comprising a barcode claim 1 , the barcode configured to be on behalf of identity information of the voter claim 1 , wherein the identity information of the voter is outputted from the voting device in event the voting data is outputted from the voting device.3. The voting device of claim 1 , wherein the content displayed on the touch panel is set according to need.4. The voting device of claim 1 , further comprising a voting module claim 1 , the voting module comprising a voting button claim 1 , wherein the voting data and the identity information are outputted from the voting device in event the voting button is pressed.5. A voting system comprising: a touch panel configured to display a topic under discussion and corresponding options and output a voting data according to a choice of a voter in touching through a wireless network; and', 'a rechargeable battery configured to supply power to the voting device;, 'a plurality of voting devices, each voting device comprisinga voting host coupled to each voting device through the wireless network; anda cloud computing center coupled to each voting device and the voting ...

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Номер записи: 86
24-01-2019 дата публикации

BAR CODE PIECE TAG FOR MANAGING LAUNDRY AND METHOD OF CLASSIFYING AND TRANSFERRING LAUNDRY USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190024302A1
Автор: JANG Ki Soo
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Disclosed are a tag for managing laundry and a method of classifying and transferring laundry using the same. The tag for managing laundry includes a tag portion, a box number portion, a laundry number portion, and a barcode part. The tag portion includes another tag portion and is attached to each piece of laundry classified by customer. The box number portion for distinguishing between the laundry shops is formed by printing a unique number on one surface of each of the tag portions. The laundry number portion for checking the number of pieces of laundry left by customers is formed by printing the number of pieces of laundry left by the customers on one surface of the tag portion. The barcode part for facilitating transfer of laundered laundry from the laundry plant to the laundry shops is formed by printing a barcode including information of the box number portion and the laundry number portion on one surface of the tag portion. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of classifying and transferring laundry to reduce loss and incorrect delivery of laundry transferred between a plurality of laundry shops and a laundry plant , the method comprising:collecting at least one piece of laundry left by customers at the laundry shops;respectively attaching a box number portion for distinguishing between the laundry shops, a laundry number portion for checking the number of pieces of laundry left by the customers, and a tag portion printed with a barcode part comprising information of the box number portion and the laundry number portion to the laundry left by the customers;transferring the tag portion-attached laundry to a laundry plant;scanning the barcode part of the tag portion respectively attached to the laundry by means of a barcode scanner when washing of the laundry transferred to the laundry plant is completed; andclassifying the laundry by laundry shop according to scanned information and transferring the classified laundry to the laundry shopswherein the transferring of the ...

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Номер записи: 87
25-01-2018 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT LABEL DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20180025262A1
Автор: Adams Lori L., Agrawal Anoop, Atkinson Paul, Cronin John P., Kruest James, Tonazzi Juan Carlos L.
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Briefly, an intelligent label is associated with a good, and includes one or more permanent and irreversible electrochromic indicators that are used to report the condition of that good at selected points in the movement or usage of that good. These electrochromic indicators provide immediate visual information regarding the status of the good without need to interrogate or communicate with the electronics or processor on the intelligent label. In this way, anyone in the shipping or use chain for the good, including the end user consumer, can quickly understand whether the product is meeting shipping and quality standards. If a product fails to meet shipping or quality standards, the particular point where the product failed can be quickly and easily identified, and information can be used to assure the consumer remains safe, while providing essential information for improving the shipping process. It will be understood that the label may take many forms, such as a tag attached to the good, integrated into the packaging for the good, integrated into the good itself, or may even be an information area on a prepaid card for example. The label may also include, for example, print information regarding the good, usage or shipping rules, or address and coded information. 1. An intelligent label , comprising:a processor capable of maintaining conditional information;an actuator operably connected to the processor, the actuator arranged to active electronics in the label;a bi-stable indicator capable of being transitioned from a first visual state to a second visual state;a power source; andwherein, responsive to the conditional information, the processor applies a power signal to the bi-stable indicator to transition the bi-stable indicator to the second visual state.2. The intelligent label according to claim 1 , further comprising a sensor.3. The intelligent label according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor claim 2 , a humidity sensor claim 2 , a ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Paint Product Selection Methods And Apparatus

Номер: US20180025411A1
Автор: Damien Reynolds, Darwin Foye, James Crogan, Jason van Marle, John Buzyn, Kevin Vandever, Marc Webb, Puneet Piyush Thakar, Un Ho Chung, Woosang Jung
Принадлежит: Behr Process Corp

A color coordination center includes columns or rows, each associated with and labeled as corresponding to a particular brand of flooring product and configured to receive paint sample cards. The particular brand of flooring product includes different flooring products having different flooring product colors. Each of the paint sample cards in a particular column or row includes a paint color that is preselected to color coordinate with each of the different flooring product colors of the particular brand of flooring product associated with the particular column or row in which the paint sample card is located.

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Номер записи: 89
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Glass Substrate Handling System, Cassette and Forklift Having the Same

Номер: US20140110469A1
Автор: Chen Zenghong, Guo Zhenhua, Jiang Yunshao, Lin Kunhsien, Qi Minghu, Shu Zhiyou, Wang Yongqiang, Wu Chunhao, Yang Weibing
Принадлежит: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.

The present invention discloses a glass substrate handling system. The handling system includes a cassette and a forklift. The cassette for loading glass substrates includes a first marker and a second marker at two diagonal corners. The forklift includes a reader for reading information in the first marker or the second marker. The present invention further discloses a cassette for loading glass substrates and a forklift for handling glass substrates. The present invention deliveries the cassette between warehouses without turns. 1. A glass substrate handling , system comprising:a cassette, for loading the glass substrate, a first marker and a second marker respectively set up at two diagonal corners of the cassette;a forklift, comprising a reader for reading information in the first marker or the second marker.2. The handling system of claim 1 , wherein the reader comprises a first reader and a second reader claim 1 , and the first reader and the second reader are respectively set up at two diagonal corners of the forklift.3. The handling system of claim 2 , wherein the forklift further comprises a pick and place mechanism for picking and placing the cassette.4. The handling system of claim 3 , wherein the pick and place mechanism comprises a supporting mechanism and a slidable plate claim 3 , the slidable plate slides along with the supporting mechanism claim 3 , and the cassette is delivered from one side of the forklift to the opposite side of the forklift by the slidable plate.5. The handling system of claim 4 , wherein the pick and place mechanism further comprises a slide trail claim 4 , and the slidable plate slides on the slide trail along with the supporting mechanism.6. The handling system of further comprising a delivery device for delivering the cassette to the forklift by wheels.7. The handling claim 1 , system of claim 1 , wherein a bar is arranged at the side of the cassette where the first marker is set up.8. The handling system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
24-04-2014 дата публикации

TAMPER-PROOF QUALITY MANAGEMENT BARCODE INDICATORS

Номер: US20140110486A1
Автор: Nemet Yaron
Принадлежит: VARCODE LTD.

A tamper-proof barcoded quality indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of time and temperature thresholds following actuation thereof, including a first barcode including a first colorable area and being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a second barcode including a second colorable area and not being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator, a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, at a rate which is at least partially a function of time, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously for simultaneous coloring thereof upon exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable, and a tamper-proof actuator element operative to actuate the indicator. 1. A tamper-proof barcoded quality indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one time and temperature threshold following actuation thereof , said indicator comprising:a first barcode including at least one first colorable area, said first barcode being machine-readable before exceedance of said at least one time and temperature threshold;at least a second barcode including at least one second colorable area, said second barcode not being machine-readable before exceedance of said at least one time and temperature threshold;a coloring agent located at a first location on said indicator;a coloring agent pathway operative, following actuation of said quality indicator, to allow said coloring agent to move, at a rate which is at least partially a function of time, from said first location to said first and second colorable areas simultaneously for simultaneous coloring thereof upon exceedance of said time and temperature ...

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Номер записи: 91
29-01-2015 дата публикации

LIGHTING APPARATUS, LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REGISTERING LIGHTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150028096A1
Автор: Jeong Chan Young, KIM Do Gyun, KIM Yull Oh
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Disclosed are a lighting apparatus, a lighting system and a method of registering a lighting apparatus to easily and conveniently register the lighting apparatus. The lighting system includes a lighting apparatus in which identification information to identify a unique address is recorded on an outer surface of a body of the lighting apparatus; and a lighting registering apparatus which reads out the identification information recorded on the outer surface of the body of the lighting apparatus to obtain the unique address information of the lighting apparatus, and matches the obtained unique address information with location information of the lighting apparatus to perform a register of the lighting apparatus. 1. A lighting apparatus comprising:a lighting unit receiving a control signal to emit light according to the control signal; andan identifying unit disposed on an outer surface of the lighting unit to represent an unique address information of the lighting apparatus.2. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the identifying unit includes at least one of a bar code and a quick response code formed on the outer surface of the lighting unit.3. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communication module which is physically separable from the lighting unit claim 1 , wherein the communication module receives the control signal transmitted from an outside and transfers the control signal to the lighting unit.4. The lighting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the identifying unit is disposed on an outer surface of the communication module physically separable from the lighting unit.5. The lighting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the communication module receives a dimming signal transmitted from an outside for confirming a register of the lighting apparatus and transfers the dimming signal to the lighting unit claim 3 , andwherein the lighting unit performs a dimming operation according to the dimming signal transmitted from the communication module.6 ...

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Номер записи: 92
24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE MARKS ON RACKS AND RECEPTACLES

Номер: US20190026516A1
Автор: OPALSKY David
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A method of reading machine-readable marks on a movable support and object of a sample instrument. The method includes capturing a first image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from a first position to a second position using an image capture device; determining whether a first fiducial machine-readable mark on the moveable support is in the first image; determining, when the first fiducial machine-readable mark is in the first image, whether a first machine-readable mark on a first object coupled to the moveable support is in the first image at a predetermined position relative to the first fiducial machine-readable mark; and associating information decoded from the first machine-readable mark on the first object with a first location on the moveable support associated with the first fiducial machine-readable mark. 1. A method of reading machine-readable marks on a moveable support and objects of a sample instrument , the method comprising the steps of:(a) capturing a first image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from a first position to a second position using an image capture device;(b) determining whether a first fiducial machine-readable mark on the moveable support is in the first image;(c) determining, when the first fiducial machine-readable mark is in the first image, whether a first machine-readable mark on a first object coupled to the moveable support is in the first image at a predetermined position relative to the first fiducial machine-readable mark; and(d) associating information decoded from the first machine-readable mark on the first object with a first location on the moveable support associated with the first fiducial machine-readable mark.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:(e) capturing a second image of the moveable support as the moveable support moves from the first position to the second position using the image capture device;(f) determining whether a second fiducial machine- ...

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Номер записи: 93
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DUAL-SIDED PRODUCT PLACEMENT AND INFORMATION STRIPS

Номер: US20190026612A1
Автор: BROOKING Paul Douglas, Burch, FRENSLEY Christopher David, Jr. Ronald Roger
Принадлежит: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.

A single dual-sided product placement and information strip includes a first side with product information for consumers and a second side with product placement information for placing products on a display shelf. The dual-sided product placement and information strip enables information necessary for consumers to be printed on the first (consumer-facing) side and information that assists stockers to place products on shelves to be printed on the second (opposing) side. Also disclosed are systems and methods for formatting and printing the dual-sided product placement and information strips. The single dual-sided product placement and information strip may be printed alone or in a single sheet along with one or more other dual-sided product placement and information strips. 1. A system of generating a dual-sided product strip comprising a first side having printed thereon product information and a second side having printed thereon product placement information that guides placement of products on a product display , the system comprising:a computer system comprising one or more physical processors programmed by computer program instructions that, when executed, programs the computer system to:obtain first product information for a first product to be printed on the first side of the dual-sided product strip and first product placement information for the first product to be printed on the second side of the dual-sided product strip, wherein the first product information and the first product placement information correspond to a first dual-sided label for the first product;obtain second product information for a second product to be printed on the first side of the dual-sided product strip and second product placement information for the second product to be printed on the second side of the dual-sided product strip, wherein the first product information and the first product placement information correspond to a second dual-sided label for the second product; ...

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Номер записи: 94
24-01-2019 дата публикации

System And Method For Improved Quality Management In A Product Logistic Chain

Номер: US20190026677A1
Автор: Brand Ephraim, Nemet Yaron
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A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of product unit specific indicators, each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedence of at least one threshold by at least one product quality determining parameter, an indicator reader operative to read the product unit specific indicators and to provide output indications and a product type specific indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product unit specific, product quality status outputs. 113-. (canceled)14. Apparatus for producing a plurality of product quality indicators , each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedence of at least one threshold , the apparatus comprising:a first roller for placement thereon of a transparent substrate strip;a second roller for placement thereon of an opaque substrate strip;a third roller for placement thereon of a substrate strip having formed thereon a plurality of ink impregnated areas;a printer, for printing a plurality of bar code defining layers on said transparent substrate strip, said plurality of bar code defining layers each including a barcode in a first readable state and a plurality of transparent areas alongside said barcode in said first readable state; anda joiner, for joining said at least one transparent substrate strip, said opaque substrate strip and said substrate strip having formed thereon a plurality of ink impregnated areas to form said plurality of product quality indicators, each of said plurality of product quality indicators including one of said plurality of barcodes in a first readable state and one of said plurality of ink impregnated areas,each of said plurality of ink impregnated areas being operative upon exceedence of said at least one threshold to color a portion of said at least one opaque substrate strip, thereby causing each of said product quality indicators to assume a second readable state.15. Apparatus according to ...

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Номер записи: 95
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Highly Custom and Scalable Design System and Method for Articles of Manufacture

Номер: US20190026810A1
Автор: Barnes Christopher Gregory, Belcher Ryan Lynn, McMann Wayne Alexander
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A method to shorten the time from design to manufacture, includes providing a dynamic design interface for execution on a computing device, receiving a selection of an article of manufacture, and additional design input from the user specifying color, text, and graphics and placement on the article of manufacture, and dynamically generating a production-ready design file reflecting the selected article of manufacture and each of the additional design input from the user. The production-ready design file is dynamically converted to a 2-dimensional image file, which is dynamically applied to the 3-dimensional model representation for display via the dynamic design interface. The user may easily rotate the 3-dimensional model to see all sides of the design. The production-ready design file can be used as instructions to directly print the design on the article of manufacture. A barcode associated with the order ID and item ID is printed directly onto the article of manufacture and used during the entire process to access data associated with the article of manufacture, such as fabrication, quality control, and shipping. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request for a dynamic design interface web page from a computing device;transmitting the dynamic design interface web page to the computing device, the dynamic design interface web page being configured to receive user design input for a design and dynamically render and display the design on a 3-dimensional model representation;receiving a selection from the user selecting a template representing an article of manufacture;transmitting the 3-dimensional model representation to the computing device for display via the dynamic design interface web page;receiving design inputs from the user specifying at least one of color and its placement on the article of manufacture, text and its placement on the article of manufacture, and a graphics file containing a graphics design and its placement on the article of manufacture; ...

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Номер записи: 96
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRINTING MACHINE-READABLE INFORMATION USABLE IN A MEDICAL PROCEDURE

Номер: US20190027239A1
Автор: Soto Santos Samuel
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The present disclosure provides a system able to acquire machine-readable information received from at least one of images received via the camera, process the machine-readable information to determine patient data from the machine-readable information, determine a medical procedure based on the patient data, permit use of at least a first portion of medical equipment coupled to the system, receive user input that indicates at least one planned procedure step, determine if the medical procedure includes the at least one planned procedure step. The present disclosure further includes a method including the above steps. The present disclosure also includes a system for printing machine-readable information on a garment to be worn in a medical procedure and a method of printing machine-readable information on such a garment. garment 1. A system , comprising:a printing device operable to print machine-readable information upon a garment to be worn during a medical procedure;a processor communicatively coupled to the printing device;a memory, coupled to the processor, that stores instructions executable by the processor; receive patient information associated with a patient;', 'encode the patient information, producing encoded patient information; and', 'place machine-readable information, based on the encoded patient information, on the garment to be worn by the patient during the medical procedure., 'wherein, as the processor executes the instructions, the system is operable to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the machine-readable information comprises a barcode.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the barcode is a two-dimensional barcode.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:when the system encodes the patient information, producing the encoded patient information, the system is operable to produce at least one of a graphic, a raster, a bit-map, a scalar vector graphic, and instructions; and 'provide the at least one of the graphic, the raster, the bit-map, the scalar ...

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Номер записи: 97
10-02-2022 дата публикации

ACCESS TO PHYSICAL RESOURCES BASED THROUGH IDENTITY PROVIDER

Номер: US20220046016A1
Автор: MULAMPAKA Anantha Kalyan Kumar, Murphy Gerard, Urs Divyankitha Mahesh, Zhao Yijia
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Disclosed are various approaches for providing a virtual badge credential to a user's device that is enrolled with a management service as a managed device. Upon authentication of a user's identity via an identity provider, a virtual badge credential can be provided to an application on the client device. The virtual badge credential can be presented by the client device to access control readers to gain access to physical resources, such as doors and buildings, that are secured by the access control readers. 1. A system for accessing a physical resource comprising:a client device comprising a processor and a memory; and initiate authentication of a user account with an identity provider associated with an enterprise;', 'in response to authentication of the user account, obtain a virtual badge credential on behalf of the user account;', 'store the virtual badge credential in storage accessible to the physical access application;', 'initiate a personal area network session with an access control reader associated with the physical resource; and', 'provide an encrypted virtual badge credential generated from the virtual badge credential to the access control reader over the personal area network session, wherein the access control reader determines that access to the physical resource is granted based upon the encrypted virtual badge credential., 'a physical access application executable by the client device, the physical access application causing the client device to at least2. The system of claim Error! Bookmark not defined , wherein the access control reader consults an access controller in communication with a physical access control server to determine that access to the physical resource is granted based upon the encrypted virtual badge credential.3. The system of claim Error! Bookmark not defined , wherein the physical access application encrypts the virtual badge credential using a public key corresponding to a private key utilized by the access control ...

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Номер записи: 98
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REAL TIME VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE

Номер: US20200027167A1
Автор: Harris Jeno, Hunter Brandon
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The Carence embodiments demonstrate a new innovative way to provide “Real Time” vehicle insurance coverage. A plastic insurance card including a security chip provides “Real Time” reporting of ACTIVE or INACTIVE insurance coverage. 1. A system for real time verifying vehicle insurance coverage , the system comprising:a memory; anda processing unit coupled to the memory configured to:store a plurality of identifier associated with a vehicle operator or a vehicle;store current vehicle insurance coverage information for each of the stored identifiers, wherein the current vehicle insurance coverage information is updated to reflect changes in vehicle insurance coverage for each of the stored identifiers;receive a query via a communications network requesting verification whether a vehicle operator has current vehicle insurance coverage;compare the vehicle operator's identifier to the plurality of store identifiers;verify whether the vehicle operator has current vehicle insurance coverage based on a result of the comparison;communicate a signal indicative of the result to a source of the query; andmaintain a record of source and frequency from the source of each query requesting verification whether the vehicle operator has current insurance coverage.2. A system according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a security chip;wherein insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.3. A system according to wherein the plastic insurance card is made of a thermoplastic.4. A system according to wherein the plastic insurance card is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).5. An apparatus according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a bar code:wherein the insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.6. An apparatus according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a scan code;wherein the insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2021 дата публикации

DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WITH VARIABLE MESSAGES USING ENCRYPTED QUICK RESPONSE CODES

Номер: US20210027274A1
Автор: BENKREIRA Abdelkader, EDWARDS Joshua, MOSSOBA Michael
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A first client device can be in communication with a server. The server can store in a database records associated with a first user account and a second user account. The first user can scan a code printed on an object. The first client device can read the code and transmit it to the server. The server can activate a default message when it receives the code. The first user can pass the object to a second user. The second user can scan the physical object at a second client device. The second client device can read the code and transmit it to the server. Once the server receives the code from the second client device, the server can transmit the default message from the first user account to the second user account according to a transmission plan. The second client device can display the transmitted message. 120-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:a database storing account information for a first user account and a second user account, the account information comprising a first user preference and a first user history;a server in data communication with the database; and each unique payment code is optically scannable, and', 'each unique payment code is configured for association with a second account; and, 'a booklet comprising one or more removable slips, each slip containing a unique payment code, wherein assign a payment amount and a threshold to each unique payment code,', 'apply a machine learning model to the first user preference and first user history to determine a threshold, and', 'assign the threshold to each unique payment code., 'wherein the server is configured to22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the payment amount for each unique payment code is predetermined.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein each unique payment code includes a predetermined message.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein each unique payment code includes an each unique payment code contains an authentication feature.25. The system of claim 21 , wherein:the booklet is divided ...

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Номер записи: 100