An optical code scanner being operated using an algorithm is provided. The scanner may scan an optical label. The label may include machine-readable code. The scanner may derive a single set of instructions from the code or multiple sets of instructions from the code. The scanner may process the code. The processing may upload a set of instructions from the code to the scanner and store the set of instructions in an instructions library. The scanner may also derive a picture associated with the instructions and store the picture in the library. The scanner may display a plurality of pictures. Each of the pictures may correspond to a set of uploaded instructions stored on the scanner. Each of the plurality of pictures may be selectable by a user. In response to a user selection of a picture, the scanner may be configured to execute the uploaded instructions that correspond to the selected picture.

A secure indicator includes a substrate, a barcode symbol that has a plurality of barcode modules provided on the substrate, and a security material positioned proximate the barcode symbol on the substrate. The security material is configured to be activated by irradiation at one or more predetermined activation wavelengths. Additionally, the barcode symbol is configured to be read (i) before the security material is activated and (ii) while the security material is activated.

The application relates to a bag for transporting fragile objects, including a rigid or semi-rigid outer envelope delimiting an internal volume, partitioning elements for partitioning said internal volume, means for opening the envelope in order to access the internal volume, and means for linking to a carrier. The bag further includes a security device arranged so as to cooperate with the opening means.

A management system includes a recording device recording an image of a gaming chip and an inspection device determining a type and authenticity of the gaming chip. The gaming chip has a multilayer structure in which both sides of a colored layer are sandwiched between light color layers, surface printing representing a type of the gaming chip is performed on outer sides of the light color layers, and an authenticity recognition mark is printed on the colored layer of an inside of the light color layers by an infrared absorbing material. A visible light camera photographs a visible light image of the surface printing, and an infrared light camera photographs an infrared image of the internal printing. The inspection device determines the type and authenticity of the gaming chip using the visible light image and the infrared image.

Systems and methods are provided for decoding secure tags using an authentication server and secure tag reader. The system can include at least one processor and at least one non-transitory memory. The memory can contain instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the secure tag reader to perform operations. The operations can include detecting a potential secure tag in an image and generating a normalized secure tag image using the image and a stylesheet. The operations can further include providing an identification request to an authentication server, the identification request including the normalized secure tag image. The operations can additionally include receiving rules for decoding tag data encoded into the secure tag as tag feature options and decoding the tag data using the received rules.

Example embodiments of information-shielding cards and systems and methods of fabricating the same are provided. An information-shielding card can comprising a substrate comprising a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a chip embedded in the second layer, and a quick-response (QR) code formed on the second layer. The second layer can be disposed between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer can comprise a first material that is transparent when exposed to a non-visible light, the second layer can comprise a second material that is opaque when exposed to visible light and when exposed to non-visible light, and the third layer comprises a third material that is transparent when exposed to a non-visible light.

Example embodiments of information-shielding cards and systems and methods of fabricating the same are provided. An information-shielding card can comprising a substrate comprising a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a chip embedded in the second layer, and a quick-response (QR) code formed on the second layer. The second layer can be disposed between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer can comprise a first material that is transparent when exposed to a non-visible light, the second layer can comprise a second material that is opaque when exposed to visible light and when exposed to non-visible light, and the third layer comprises a third material that is transparent when exposed to a non-visible light.

A device and method for treating several surfaces of objects, including treatment equipment for carrying out a treatment on a surface of an object; a shuttle having at least two locations configured to receive objects, which is mounted to as to be able to move between two positions, passing through intermediate positions in which the shuttle presents one surface of the objects to the treatment equipment; a first piece of handling equipment capable of placing an object in a first location when the shuttle is in its first position; a second piece of handling equipment configured to remove one object from the second location; and third piece of handling equipment configured to remove the object from the first location and turning it before placing the object in the second location.

A wearable RFID device is provided for use in an event-based interrogation zone. The zone contains terminals with RFID readers. The device has an element worn by a user and an attached or embedded RFID tag. The tag has stored data representing a UniqueID of the tag, and a stored funds balance. The tag is programmed to activate an otherwise inactive one of said terminals upon presentation of the tag to the RFID reader of said terminal in a first tap, and communicate its UniqueID to the terminal for validation. Upon validation and following a second tap of the tag at the RFID reader, the tag's stored funds balance can be changed by the amount of a transaction run through said terminal. A temporary installation of a system of RFID-based terminals and user-worn RFID devices is also provided for use within an event interrogation zone.

A wearable RFID device is provided for use in an event-based interrogation zone. The zone contains terminals with RFID readers. The device has an element worn by a user and an attached or embedded RFID tag. The tag has stored data representing a UniqueID of the tag, and a stored funds balance. The tag is programmed to activate an otherwise inactive one of said terminals upon presentation of the tag to the RFID reader of said terminal in a first tap, and communicate its UniqueID to the terminal for validation. Upon validation and following a second tap of the tag at the RFID reader, the tag's stored funds balance can be changed by the amount of a transaction run through said terminal. A temporary installation of a system of RFID-based terminals and user-worn RFID devices is also provided for use within an event interrogation zone.