Registers inventions 05/06

20060108410 - Item handling system and method: An item handling system for and method of handling items in an item stream, the system comprising: a validation unit for validating an element containing an authentication code on each item in an item stream, wherein an item is assigned as being spoiled where the element does not satisfy at...

20060108411 - Systems and methods that integrate radio frequency identification (rfid) technology with industrial controllers: The subject invention relates to systems and methods that provide electronic data (e.g., Electronic Product Code (EPC) data) obtained from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags by RFID readers and/or from servers to one or more industrial components (e.g., controllers, programmable logic controllers, modules, etc.). The systems and methods employ component...

20060108412 - Method of checking authenticity of sheet with built-in electronic circuit chip: A method of checking sheets as to forgery thereof, the sheet being provided with an electronic circuit chip from or in which information can be read out or written and having visible information. The method includes a step of encrypting the visible information of the sheet and storing the encrypted...

20060108413 - Methods and systems for customer validation using an indentification document and/or one or more pins: The present invention provides systems and methods for remote authorization of fuel dispensing and authorization or confirmation of participation in frequent shopper programs, club memberships, and the like. In one embodiment, identification documents may be used as membership cards for a retailer's membership or frequent shopper program. In another embodiment,...

20060108415 - Method and system of setting and/or controlling of a food product dispensing machine using a tag-type communication device: A method of and system for providing machine-readable tags, preferably programmable RFID tags are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a receptacle having at least one wall member that defines an enclosure and a tag associated with the receptacle, which includes machine-readable information regarding a product occupying the...

20060108414 - Methods and apparatuses for purchasing telephone calling card minutes using an electronic commerce kiosk and for conducting other forms of electronic commerce: Methods and apparatuses for purchasing telephone calling card minutes and for conducting other forms of electronic commerce. In one embodiment, a method for conducting electronic commerce includes providing a kiosk in a publicly accessible location, and displaying one or more transaction options to a user at the kiosk. The method...

20060108417 - Appliance payment system: An exemplary appliance control system for controlling an appliance includes a controller located inside the appliance, wherein the controller comprises a switch arranged between the electric power source and the appliance power supply and a receiver, a payment control center, and a payment control module comprising a transmitter for communicating...

20060108418 - System for buying and selling tickets to sporting events in the aftermarket through gifting: Embodiments of the present invention provide a computerized system for forming a network of aftermarket sellers and buyers of sporting tickets which allows for the convenient and safe resale of such tickets and the generation of donations to the respective venues foundations and designated charities via a portion of the...

20060108416 - Unauthorized access prevention method: An unauthorized access prevention method is provided for an integrated circuit including one or plural resistor elements capable of selecting between a high impedance state and a low impedance state irreversibly in an interface portion within the integrated circuit or a peripheral circuit portion. When a signal inconsistent with verification...

20060108419 - Burden free shopping: A shopping method comprises the steps of displaying a line of merchandise within a retail establishment; training sales assistants to operate portable sales checkout devices and to match the line of merchandise with shoppers' needs; recording purchases and simultaneously producing and delivering a paper sales receipt and a paper pickup...

20060108420 - Card connector: A card connector comprises an insulative body (1) defining a first passageway (161) and a second passageway (162) above the first passageway (161) for receiving two cards (6, 7) different in sizes, a plurality of contacts (2) retained in the insulative body (1) and provided with first and second engaging...

20060108421 - Rfid tag having multiple transceivers: Information is communicated between an RFID tag and first and second readers. A first transceiver of the RFID tag is controlled so that the first transceiver communicates with the first reader and so that the first transceiver has substantially longer periods during which the first transceiver is not in communication...

20060108422 - Method and apparatus for bar code data interchange: A new method and system for bar code data interchange includes a bar code scanner, such as a high scan rate LED scanner, and reads bar coded information from a video display. This bar coded information is scanned from the video display into a host device. The bar coded information...

20060108423 - Apparatus for reading a color symbol: The present invention provides an apparatus for reading a color symbol, which comprises a matrix of color filters arranged in front of a detector. Light received from the filters of some colors is used to locate the color symbol, while light received from all the filters is used to read...

20060108424 - Method and apparatus for reading a barcode: A method and apparatus for accurately reading a barcode with a low-resolution reflective sensor are provided. The apparatus includes: a scanning unit for sensing a barcode and generating a scan signal; a searching unit for calculating a rate of change of the scan signal, extracting sloped line segments from the...

20060108425 - Partitioned bar code system and method: A bar code scanner includes at least three components, namely, a beam source, a beam director, and a detector. The at least three components are arranged in at least two physically distinct portions that are separately enclosed and spatially separated from one another. In one example, the beam source is...

20060108426 - Location, orientation, product and color identifiaction system for the blind or visually impaired: Barcode scanning and digitizing technology incorporated in the tip of a white cane for the blind, which houses barcode reader, sonar, color sensory and audio production mechanisms. Apparatus detects and announces via audio or vibratory output, obstacles, drop-offs, colors or suitable informational barcode sites placed with a plurality of locations...

20060108427 - Portable equipment: Portable equipment (14) includes a housing (13), a first cushioning (12) and a camera module (10). The camera module (10) includes an optical component mounting portion (10A) having an optical lens and a CCD photodetecting portion, a camera module housing portion (10C) (mass body) and a second cushioning (10B). The...

20060108428 - Self-compensating speaker volume control system for data collection terminal: A data collection terminal is provided with an audible feedback system that self-compensates for changes in ambient noise levels. The data collection terminal comprises a central processor adapted to execute stored instructions and having at least a display, a keyboard and a communications interface operatively coupled thereto. An audio driver...

20060108429 - Light card: A light card is provided having a switch bar that avoids the need to bend an LED lead for turning the LED light on. The light card can be implemented in a credit or debit card size, with a viewing lens, or used as a key ring holder....

20060108430 - Electronic device and method of manufacturing the same: A memory card wherein a substrate is affixed to a cap is formed without the projection of substrate edges from a back surface of the cap. The memory card includes a substrate having a sealing member bonded to a recess in the cap. By utilizing a difference in thermal expansion...

20060102713 - Multi-function portable communication device: The portable device comprises a control IC imbedded in the portable device and a RF module coupled to the control IC for wireless communication. A display and an input unit are coupled to said control IC. Memory is coupled to the control IC to store data and a projection display...

20060102714 - Transparent credit card processing: The invention relates to detecting transparent and/or translucent cards. In one embodiment, a method for detecting a transparent and/or translucent card using a light emitter and a light detector is disclosed. In aspects of the invention, the information concerning detection of the transparent and or translucent card is used to...

20060102717 - Enhancing security for facilities and authorizing providers: Methods for controlling access to a facility and access to funds from authorizing providers are disclosed. The methods assign an environmental risk profile to the facility and risk factors to the authorizing provider, wherein both include point of entry systems. A person is pre-registered for access to the facility or...

20060102716 - Pcmcia-complaint smart card secured memory assembly for porting user profiles and documents: A portable profile carrier stores and securely transports a user's profile and data files from one computer to the next. The profile carrier is a two-component assembly comprising a smart card and a PCMCIA smart card reader. The reader is physically constructed in a form factor of a PCMCIA card...

20060102715 - Process synchronous proving system and process synchronous proving method: A disclosed process synchronous proving system includes: a holding part configured to hold a determination condition for a factor based on an action, which factor is difficult to obtain by anyone except for a valid user; a detection part configured to detect the factor; a determination part configured to determine...

20060102718 - Filing security system and article security system: The present invention provides a filing security system which allows files, such as important documents, and the like, to be managed with a simple and low-cost configuration, and a high security. The filing security system of the present invention comprises a document folder 30 for accommodating a file; a folder...

20060102719 - Voting machine with a hinge mechanism: A voting machine with a hinge mechanism includes a body, a display electrically connecting with the body, and a hinge mechanism connected between the body and the display. The hinge mechanism includes a pair of hinge boards, a pair of positioning seats and a pair of support levers. The hinge...

20060102720 - Card recording apparatus and a card storage cassette: Regarding a card storage cassette for use in a card recording apparatus in which a plurality of cards are stacked vertically with their face maintained substantially horizontal, the present invention provides in one embodiment a card recording apparatus and its card storage cassette in which cards can be replenished even...

20060102721 - Magnetic ink validation for coupon and gaming industries: A device and method for validating a ticket having magnetic ink printed on at least one side of a ticket. The ink is magnetized to create a magnetic signal in the magnetic ink and thereafter a media reader sensor spaced from the ticket is used to verify the existence of...

20060102722 - Magnetic information medium recording/reproducing device: A magnetic information medium recording/reproducing device may include a turnable drum whose outer peripheral face forms a medium feeding path for a magnetic information medium and a feeding mechanism for carrying the medium along the outer peripheral face of the drum while pressing the medium against the outer peripheral face...

20060102723 - Imager kit with micr head for hybrid printer: The present invention contemplates a hybrid printer having printing capabilities at its back end and imagining capabilities at its front end. A conventional receipt printer with a MICR read head has been modified by replacing its front cover with a cover having the same platform but that incorporates a pair...

20060102724 - Method for marking a lens with a code and method of producing a lens: A lens for illumination purposes is disclosed, in particular a lens for a headlamp for projecting the light emitted by a light source and reflected by a reflector in order to produce a pre-defined illumination pattern. Each lens is provided with an individualized code. For the purpose of coding, a...

20060102725 - Identification of units in customized production: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying a mass-customized part by encoding a part identification into a multi-dimensional bar code; and using a stereolithography apparatus (SLA) to make the part with multi-dimensional bar code embedded therein....

20060102726 - Automated system and method for identifying and measuring packages transported through a laser scanning tunnel: A fully automated package identification and measuring system, in which an omni-directional holographic scanning tunnel is used to read bar codes on packages entering the tunnel, while a package dimensioning subsystem is used to capture information about the package prior to entry into the tunnel. Mathematical models are created on...

20060102727 - Bar-code reader and method of reading bar-code: A signal obtained by optically scanning a bar code is subjected to differentiation to obtain differential data. Peak-to-peak distances are calculated from the differential data. When a peak-to-peak ΔTx distance is y times of a basic width, frequency f(x,y) will be, f(x,y)=y/ΔTx. A frequency map is prepared from the frequencies...

20060102728 - Card case: A card case comprises: a storage section storing an IC card, which is provided with a finger print sensor and an input unit. The storage section includes; an suppressing part suppressing the input unit through insertion of the IC card in the storage section....

20060102729 - Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same: Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services, and methods of making the same are provided. The metal-containing transaction card may have a magnetic stripe, an embedded microchip, a signature panel, a holographic image, or any other feature typically contained on or within a transaction card. The...

20060097035 - Size effective keypad switching and backlighting scheme: A mobile electronic device comprising a plurality of switches mounted on a printed circuit; a housing coupled to the printed circuit; a plurality of molded plungers for contacting the plurality of switches mounted on the printed circuit; and a keypad film coupled to the housing, wherein the keypad film has...

20060097036 - Account management systems and methods: A method of managing accounts relating to presentation instruments includes receiving at a host computer system information from a client defining an account management rule. The rule includes an event, a condition, and an action to be taken if the condition is satisfied upon the occurrence of the event. The...

20060097039 - Change card: A transaction card allows for retail purchases involving fractional dollar amounts to be completed without the use of coin currency. Change amounts involving less than one dollar can be either credited to or debited from a monetary value stored on a smart chip in the transaction card by placing the...

20060097037 - Electronic value transfer device equipped with non-contact ic interface: An electronic value transferring device such as a high speed and large capacity computer or mobile terminal device is disclosed that can function as a contactless IC card performing electronic value operations. The device is connectable to an IC card that performs electronic value operations, and includes a microprocessor for...

20060097038 - Ic card data chain: An IC card data chain stores each datum formed in a data chain by utilizing an index read-and-write rule so that the IC card data chain has multi-functions....

20060097041 - Identification barcode assigning method, identity verifying method, identification barcode assigning device, identity verifying device, and portable terminal device: A method for assigning an identification barcode to a party desiring identity verification. A barcode request signal is received from the party, including a sender number of the party, and a barcode is generated for the party. The generated barcode is transmitted to the party. An assigning device is provided...

20060097040 - System and method for securing the initialization of an inherently non-secure smartcard controller: A system and method for securing the initialization of a Smartcard controller and a Smartcard terminal incorporating the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a firmware loader associated with a Smartcard controller and configured to receive and authenticate firmware and provide an associated Smartcard driver...

20060097043 - Method for offering location-based targeted discounts without requirement for location sensing: In a method and system for providing location-based targeted information without requiring location sensing, items are scanned while the customer shops. The sequences in which items are scanned are collected and analyzed to determine the next probable item for a currently scanned item. The next probable item will generally be...

20060097044 - Personalized grocery shopping selection list method and system: The present invention provides a method and system for use by a consumer to enhance the consumer's shopping experience at a retail store previously visited by the consumer. The present invention provides a method of creating a personalized shopping list for the consumer, the method including the steps of obtaining...

20060097045 - Sales shop system: Conventionally, to acquire specific information of a customer, acquisition of the information is only possible by using information such as a bank account number owned by the customer, and further it is not possible to present information beneficial to the customer unless information owned by the customer is acquired from...

20060097042 - System and method for creating shopping lists: A method for creating a shopping list includes a product package having a release layer and an identification label with a layer of adhesive adhered to the release layer to removably secure the identification label to the product package. The identification label has product identification information such as a brand...

20060097046 - Intelligent air travel tag for asset self-tracking: A system for luggage self-tracking/identification during air travel involves a programmable, wireless LAN active transceiver preferably located inside each piece of luggage, with controlled access to the airlines' luggage tracking networks. Prior to a flight, each transceiver is loaded with the passenger's itinerary, and logged in the airline's network at...

20060097047 - Rf tag module, rf tagged article and rf tag reading apparatus utilizing same: An RF tag reading apparatus reads information from RF tags affixed to postal envelopes by a single operation. An article container contains a large number of postal envelopes provided with RF tags. A reader antenna, which is connected to an interrogator via a coaxial cable, is disposed under the article...

20060097048 - Communication terminal device, power supply method, and computer product: A communication terminal device is provided with a contactless IC card including an IC and an antenna module. The IC and the antenna module are provided separately. The communication terminal device includes an electrical connection path that electrically connects the IC with the antenna module....

20060097049 - Contactless card reader integrated into a touchpad: A contactless smart card reader that is integrated into the hardware of a touchpad, wherein the circuit board substrate of the touchpad provides a mechanical substrate on which the hardware of the contactless smart card reader can be disposed, and wherein the touchpad is already widely distributed in other electronic...

20060097050 - Portable reader: A portable reader is arranged to read a card. The card is provided with a set of contact areas. The reader is provided with a connector. The connector is provided with a set of contact pads. The portable reader comprises a first and a second holding elements arranged to hold...

20060097051 - Enhanced reflective optical encoder: An Enhanced Reflective Optical Encoder (“EROE”) having an emitter module for transmitting emitted optical radiation to an encoded media and a detector module for receiving reflected optical radiation from the encoded media. The EROE may include a transmissive layer covering both the emitter module and the detector module, and an...

20060097052 - Method and apparatus for acquiring printing medium information using barcode sensors: A printing medium information acquisition method and apparatus for acquiring printing medium information by sensing a plurality of barcodes containing the printing medium information with a plurality of barcode sensors are provided. The printing medium information acquisition apparatus includes a sensing unit having a plurality of sensors for sensing a...

20060097053 - Reader for reading machine-readable symbols, for example bar code symbols: A machine-readable symbol reader for reading machine-readable symbols such as barcode symbols employs a first reflective surface having a first perimeter to create a pointer beam, and a movable second reflective surface with a second perimeter small than the first perimeter to create a scanning beam. The pointer and scanner...

20060097054 - Device and system for verifying quality of bar codes: The present invention is a bar code verification device having an ergonomic form factor characterized by a domed hand held trigger and a viewing window. The verification device may be disposed in a network that includes a host processor system and other bar code reading devices which may include other...

20060097056 - Encoding of microcarriers: Encoded microcarriers, and more specifically microcarriers having codes written on them. Methods for writing the codes on the microcarriers, methods of reading the codes, and methods of using the encoded microcarriers. A preferred method of encoding the microcarriers involves exposing microcarriers containing a bleachable substance to a high spatial resolution...

20060097055 - Gift card assembly: A gift card system includes a gift card imprinted with indicia identifying the issuer, an adhesively coated security label permanently adhered to the card and imprinted on one surface with the value of the gift, and a gift record for recording information concerning the gift including the date of issuance...

20060097059 - Ic card: An integrated circuit card including: a card body; an input means formed on the card body; and a function part that operates corresponding to the input of the input means; wherein, in the direction of the thickness of the card body, an uppermost part of the input means is located...

20060097060 - Memory card: In a memory card with a newly-added module for performing data communication, data communication is stably performed without receiving a noise effect. As an embodiment of the present invention, a memory card 100 has a thin-plate-shaped holding member 20, a memory section 24 provided as buried in the holding member...

20060097061 - Memory card authentication system, capacity switching-type memory card host device, capacity switching-type memory card, storage capacity setting method, and storage capacity setting program: A system for authenticating a memory card including: a capacity switching-type memory card host device including a capacity switch notification module which notifies a memory card targeted for exchanging information that the capacity switching-type memory card host device handles a capacity switching-type memory card, and a capacity switch authentication module...

20060097057 - Reducing electromagnetic interference in radio frequency identification applications: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for radio frequency identification (RFID) applications. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an RFID label is attached to an item (e.g., a metal object or a metal surface of the item) via an absorber to reduce electromagnetic interference....

20060097058 - Rfid tag: An RFID tag which has improved radiation/reception characteristics when used in proximity to the human body, and has an antenna which, when stacked with a 13 MHz band RFID tag, does not have an effect on the loop antenna of that tag. An RFID tag assembly comprises a first RFID...

20060097062 - Mixed code, and method and apparatus for generating the same: A mixed code, and a method and apparatus for encoding the same are provided. The mixed code includes a first code image region storing a first code image obtained by encoding first information using color, shading, or a combination thereof, and a second code image region storing a second code...

20060091196 - Apparatus and method capable of secure wireless configuration and provisioning: An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising an RFID tag interfaced with the apparatus, the RFID tag enables wireless provisioning and configuration of the apparatus and may be a passive read/write RFID tag. The apparatus may be, in one embodiment, a platform such as a client or...

20060091197 - Computer implemented teaching aid: A computerised teaching apparatus that comprises: a plurality of items, for example cards (9), each comprising a computer-readable medium, preferably a RFID tag, arranged to store data that corresponds to a physical attribute of the card (9). The apparatus further comprises a reader (7) that is arranged to generate input...

20060091198 - Smart book: A method and system that permits the purchase of a license to make a limited number of copies of a book. At the time of purchase, the purchaser or user is given a key that contains the ability to obtain the limited number of copies on demand. The key contains...

20060091199 - Retrieving information on material used in solid freeform fabrication: In a method of an embodiment of the invention, a solid freeform fabrication (SFF) system receives a unique material identifier from a material container. In response to determining that a material associated with the unique material identifier is known to the SFF system, the SFF retrieves information regarding the material...

20060091200 - Method and apparatus for integrating a mobile phone with a contactless ic card: The present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for integrating a mobile phone with a contactless IC card, wherein various data are preinstalled in the mobile phone for conducting different business transactions for a user simply by using a man-machine interface of the mobile phone to control...

20060091201 - Fueling system: A system for fueling vehicles or engines includes a fuel pump having a nozzle. Indicia coding at least for vehicle-related or engine-related information is positioned on the vehicle or engine. A reader of the indicia is provided on the nozzle. A processor is provided for determining the information from the...

20060091204 - Magnetic ticket and contactless ticket dispensing machine: A machine for dispensing tickets of a first type or of a second type, each ticket of the first type comprising, on a determined portion, a magnetic track, said machine comprising drive means for having each ticket of the first type and of the second type pass in front of...

20060091202 - Media disc and gift card point-of-sale package: A gift card point-of-sale package comprises a payment card and optical recording disc packaged for merchandizing and display in a retail location. The gift card, optical recording disc, and backboard are printed with trademarks, logos, sales messages, and graphics that generate some gift-giving purchase interest in a retail buyer. The...

20060091203 - Systems and methods for the identification and presenting of information: A method, system and computer readable medium for presenting information for use within a gas station, including sensing at the gas station at least an identification code on one or more identification-carrying devices; receiving at least the identification code and information presentation system identification information at an information server; determining...

20060091205 - Routing telecommunications to a user in dependence upon location: Routing telecommunications to a user including receiving a call, determining that the call is intended for the user, receiving an RFID signal from a user's RFID tag, determining the location of the user in dependence upon the RFID signal, and forwarding the call to a telephony device in dependence upon...

20060091206 - Systems and methods for tracking items using wirelessly-enabled devices: The present invention is generally directed to a tracking and visibility system of a kind that augments aspects of traditional tracking systems by implementing mechanisms for independently detecting and verifying the whereabouts of particular objects moving through a carrier's logistics network. These mechanisms are preferably implemented without having to alter...

20060091210 - Apparatus and methods for identifying a mailpiece using an identification code: Apparatus and methods consistent with the present invention provide for identifying a mailpiece in an identification code sorting system using an identification code. In one embodiment, an identification code is marked on a mailpiece. In this embodiment, the identification code is linked to an identification file containing identification information uniquely...

20060091208 - Method of authenticating products using analog and digital identifiers: A method of identifying or authenticating a product by providing an analog identification indicium including a randomized pattern of identification features on a first part of the product wherein one or more attributes of the randomized pattern of identification features correspond to an item identifier. A digital identification record is...

20060091209 - Method of authenticating products using hardware compatibility flag: A method of identifying or authenticating a product by providing an analog identification indicium including a randomized pattern of identification features on a first part of the product wherein one or more attributes of the randomized pattern of identification features correspond to an item identifier. A digital identification record is...

20060091207 - System and method for tracking installed equipment and deploying spare parts: There is disclosed a system and method of tracking installed equipment and deploying spare parts. In an embodiment, each piece of equipment may includes a unique electronic identifier configured to be accessible over a data network, and accessible locally via a RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) network. The unique identifier may...

20060091211 - Anti-misinsertion mechanism of card connector: Disclosed is an anti-misinsertion mechanism for a card connector defining a correct card connector thickness, the mechanism including: a body; a first link generally extending along the body, the first link including an actuator for actuating the first link to be rotated from a normal position toward an operating position...

20060091212 - Chip card acceptor: A chip card acceptor is disclosed to include a housing having a front insertion hole for the insertion of a card or chip card, an electric connector mounted inside the housing for contacting the inserted card, a circuit board mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the electric connector...

20060091213 - Transponder and reader system: A reader for identifying passive transponders includes an antenna for receiving a first signal (Tx) from the reader and for transmitting a second signal (Rx). The reader includes: a time base generating a sinusoidal signal, a control circuit, a modulator for transmitting to the control circuit data to modulate the...

20060091214 - Graphical code reading apparatus for reading codes on reflective surfaces: A graphical code reading apparatus is disclosed. The graphical code reading apparatus is able to read graphical codes on reflective and curved reflective surfaces. The graphical code reading apparatus includes a graphical code reader having an illumination source such as LEDs and a detector such as an imager. The graphical...

20060091217 - Graphical code reader that is configured for efficient decoder management: A graphical code reader is disclosed. The graphical code reader includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The memory is used for storing a digital image of a graphical code. The graphical code reader also includes a plurality of decoders. Each decoder of the plurality of...

20060091216 - Self-optimizing symbology reader: The present invention provides a method to optimize the configuration of a symbology reader without the need for user intervention. Following a predetermined number of successful decodes, the reader automatically determines the symbology of interest and disables the decoding algorithms not being used. For example, if after four or five...

20060091215 - Two-dimensional code and information processing method: A two-dimensional code has an external shape which can be distinguished from the background by brightness or color, with an interior region, positioned a predetermined spacing away from the perimeter thereof, being divided into a plurality of smaller areas of a predetermined size, and information being represented by the brightness...

20060091218 - System and method for scanning barcodes with multiple barcode readers: A barcode scanning apparatus and method for reading barcodes on serially fed sheets having barcodes in a consistent location. A transport moves the barcode bearing sheets as they pass below at least two fixed barcode scanners. Both of a first and second barcode scanners scan the barcodes and transmit corresponding...

20060091219 - Methods and apparatus for dynamic signal processing: Methods and apparatus for providing dynamic signal processing with, in one exemplary embodiment, a fast swipe image scanner. Dynamic signal processing comprises determining the rate of motion of a dataform, for example a barcode, which is passed in front of the scanner's data collection module. Then, based on the rate...

20060091220 - Material containing coding information method of identification thereof and identification system therefor: A material containing coding information which enables increasing the storage capacity of coding information, enables containing coding information in such a form that third parties cannot decode the coding information and accordingly enables preventing forgery and enhancing security. This material containing coding information comprises at least one element or a...

20060091221 - Method and apparatus for extending the range of a product authentication device: A method of identifying or authenticating a product by providing an analog identification indicium including a randomized pattern of identification features on a first part of the product wherein one or more attributes of the randomized pattern of identification features correspond to an item identifier. A digital identification record is...

20060091222 - Direct-mounted pouch for portable electronic device: A pouch for a portable electronic device is disclosed comprising an outer wall forming an opening secured to a portable electronic device. The outer wall includes rounded or faceted surfaces conforming to the hand of a user holding the electronic device. A compressible stylus may secure to the portable electronic...

20060091224 - Method for a user to answer questions or queries using electrical contacts: A method that allows one to mark information with a pencil or ball point pen on a material and have the marked information represent answers to questions or responses to queries that may be read while the material is contained in an envelope. The material may be any cellulose type...

20060091223 - Multiple function electronic cards: Electronic cards include a package having vertical and horizontal dimensions of a standard credit card, and including first and second opposing faces. A flat panel display extends over the first face. A dynamic magnetic encoder is provided on the second face. A user input device also is provided on the...

20060091225 - Rfid tag using a surface insensitive antenna structure: An RFID device includes conductive tabs, and a conductive structure, with a dielectric layer between the conductive tabs and the conductive structure. The conductive structure overlaps the conductive tabs and acts as a shield, allowing the device to be at least somewhat insensitive to the surface upon which it is...

20060091226 - Dot-based data package template: A dot-based data package template for an arbitrary shaped data package includes a circular locator component. An orientation component has a single axis of symmetry so that its orientation on a substrate can indicate an orientation of code associated therewith. The template includes predetermined data areas. Dots printed in the...