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Registers > Records RecordsRecords patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/03/08 - 20080000984 - Set of contactless smart tickets Set of tickets in the form of a continuous strip (35, 85) of multilayer detachable tickets featuring, between two adjacent tickets (30 and 31, 80 and 81), cross precuts (32, 82) alternating with ticket linking bridges (33, 83), the transversal precuts being used to guide the separation of adjacent tickets ... 12/27/07 - 20070295821 - Financial presentation instruments with integrated holder and methods for use The present invention provides improved apparatus, methods, and systems for displaying and packaging financial presentation instruments, particularly stored value, gift, or other pre-paid debit cards. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method for displaying a financial presentation instrument with an integrated holder is provided. The method comprises providing ... 12/06/07 - 20070278313 - Three dimensional data storage One aspect of the invention comprises a method of embedding data in a code readable by machine from a visible light scan of the code. The method comprises pre-printing a two dimensional array of pixels on a substrate. The pixels include at least one calibration pixel, and each have color ... 11/22/07 - 20070267503 - Interchangeable fob casing for rf core An apparatus for contactless transactions is disclosed. In one embodiment, a transaction fob assembly includes a standardized fob core and an outer shell adapted to secure the core within the outer shell. Various embodiments provide for the fob core to include circuitry, an antenna, a battery, a switch and a ... 11/22/07 - 20070267502 - Data cards having multiple machine readable strips Data cards have multiple machine readable strips to facilitate the swiping of the card in a card reader. A data card may have two or more machine readable strips on one side or one or more machine readable strips on one side and one or more machine readable strips on ... 11/01/07 - 20070252009 - Transaction card package assembly having enhanced security A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from ... 10/25/07 - 20070246541 - Tamper resistant self indicating instant alert radiation dosimeter A tamper resistant and evident, self indicating instant radiation alert dosimeter (referred to as SIRAD) made by encapsulating a radiation sensing system in a polymeric material is disclosed. SIRAD is made from many layers of polymeric materials by multi-step processes. The radiation sensing system of SIRAD is encapsulated in a ... 10/18/07 - 20070241198 - Stored-value card with housed object A stored-value card including a housing and an object. The housing defining a storage cavity and including a door and an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The door is configured to transition between a closed position where the door covers an opening ... 10/18/07 - 20070241197 - Stored-value card with bubble wand A stored-value card includes a housing and a bubble wand. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The bubble wand is enclosed within the housing and is configured to transition from a first position within the housing ... 10/04/07 - 20070228179 - System and method for loading an embedded device to authenticate and secure transactions A system is provided for authenticating and securing product transactions. An integrated circuit is attached to a target, such as an optical disc or electronic device. The integrated circuit has an RF transceiver that is capable of establishing communication with an associated reading device. The integrated circuit also has a ... 09/27/07 - 20070221736 - Tamper-evident label A tamper-evident label includes a label body having a bar code area, and having tamper indicating means located in at least a portion of the bar code area. The tamper indicating means preferably includes a part of the label body with weakening formed therein, and at least one substantially diamond-shaped ... 08/30/07 - 20070200001 - Method and apparatus for making articles Method and apparatus for applying unique composite indicia or markings to a succession of articles, in which each unique composite indicium comprises two or more indicia. At least part of each of the indicia may be co-located at a predetermined location on the article with such co-location being unique or ... 08/30/07 - 20070200000 - Multimedia gift card and total gift package Provided is a total gift package for promotional and/or entertainment media and the like along with transactional media items as desired. Various configurations of the above mentioned media and entertainment and promotional items may be packaged with an informational wrap sheet and a transactional media item along with a multimedia ... 08/30/07 - 20070199999 - Valuable document comprising a security element and method for producing said valuable document A valuable document comprising at least one security element that is provided with a marking layer in a marking region, the layer containing an electroluminescent pigment and being applied to a carrier body. The electroluminescence of the pigment of one such valuable document must be able to be excited even ... 08/16/07 - 20070187515 - Laser etched security features for identification documents and methods of making same Identification documents employing laser-etched or -engraved features are detailed, together with methods for their manufacture. Tactile effects produced by the laser-processed features may be felt by touch, helping confirm the authenticity of such documents. ... 08/02/07 - 20070176006 - Apparatus and methods for facilitating multi-component, goal-oriented processes A deck of cards for facilitating a multi-component, goal-oriented process such as development of a business and methods therefore including a plurality of cards each divided into a plurality of areas, the first area containing a process component, and each card including color-coding corresponding to at least one of several ... 07/26/07 - 20070170264 - 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 cards may be standard-sized (i.e., about 3⅜ inches by about 2¼ inches) or any other size yet still usable as a transaction card. Moreover, the metal-containing transaction card ... 07/26/07 - 20070170263 - Reading card A reading card is provided having a reading lens portion that is integrally molded in a unitary form with a card base. The lens portion is formed so as to have a well-defined diopter rating. Preferably, the lens portion includes convexly curved, continuously smooth, opposite light refractive surfaces. Generally, the ... 07/19/07 - 20070164116 - Flexible tube comprising an electronic component The invention relates to a flexible tube head (40, 40′) comprising a dispensing port which is defined by an edge (41, 41′) and a shoulder (42, 42′), the shoulder connecting the edge to the flexible skirt (30) of the tube. The invention is characterized in that it comprises an electronic ... 07/12/07 - 20070158435 - Foldable transaction card A transaction card having one or more folds therein to provide a compact and easily stored transaction card is provided. Moreover, a foldable transaction card having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding a keychain, or other device for attaching the transaction card to another item, such as ... 07/12/07 - 20070158434 - Counterfeit prevention using miniature security marks A system applies a security mark to a recipient. A data reception component receives information from one or more sources. A security mark generation component generates at least one miniature security mark (MSM) configuration based at least in part upon the information from the data reception component. An application component ... 07/12/07 - 20070158433 - Value document The invention relates to a value document, in particular a bank note, having a value document substrate and at least three different feature substances for checking the value document, which has a first feature substance, and wherein second and third feature substances are applied to the value document substrate in ... 07/05/07 - 20070152067 - Covert variable information on id documents and methods of making same In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing an identification document is provided. The method includes: providing a substrate constructed and arranged to receive printing thereon; printing a first variable indicium on the substrate, where the first variable indicium is not visible to the human eye in ambient light but is ... 07/05/07 - 20070152066 - Combination transaction card and informative book Combination transaction card and a credit card sized informative book with a multi page credit card sized book and a plastic coated top cover panel, the book consisting of a plurality of pages, and the plastic cover panel acting as a transaction card incorporating specific owner information such as a ... 06/14/07 - 20070131779 - Secure passive tagging scheme A method of tagging a manufactured product with a passive tag includes processing a subset of a plurality of unique combinations of at least two axis ratios, where the subset is determinable by a plurality of parameters that define a portion of a coordinate space, to determine a first particular ... 06/07/07 - 20070125865 - Data carrier A data carrier including a flat carrier element having at least one memory segment configured to store user-specific information and at least one inscription segment configured to store visually readable information. Further, the carrier element further includes a multi-information segment having a plurality of information layers arranged one on top ... 05/24/07 - 20070114289 - Method and apparatus for promoting a customer to return to, visit, or contact a business A card apparatus for promoting a customer to return to or visit or contact a business includes a card, indicia on the card indicating in some fashion that the card is not a functional card, and a removable covering attached to the card that covers the indicia. The card apparatus ... 05/17/07 - 20070108292 - Computer readable hang tag and product A user-computer-readable medium provides all or part of a product labeling system for engaging purchasers. Executables, data, or both are recorded in the medium embodied in a tag or other product labeling structure, in order to deliver to a consumer or purchaser engaging presentations of products, information, or registration templates. ... 05/03/07 - 20070095920 - Embossing systems and methods Systems and methods of embossing flat pieces (such as thin cards and similar materials) that prevent the embossed pieces from sticking to each other during subsequent handling. In some embodiments, pieces are manufactured in rows and columns on a large sheet, with (typically) the distance between text embossed on adjacent ... 04/19/07 - 20070084933 - Information card with multiple storage media and a device and method for reading and writing information in said card The present invention relates to an information card with multiple storage media. Combining reading and writing characteristics of magnetic strip storages, ICs, PFIDs, and etc. with large storage capacity of a compound printing 2D barcode, the invention uses a base card with a magnetic strip storage medium or a base ... 03/29/07 - 20070069034 - Foldable transaction card systems Transaction cards having one or more folds therein to provide compact and easily stored transaction cards are provided. Moreover, foldable transaction cards are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding key chains, or other devices for attaching the transaction cards to other items, such as sets ... 03/29/07 - 20070069033 - Mechanically ablated business communication assembly prepared from discontinuous substrates The present invention is directed toward a substantially planar business communication assembly that has one or more mechanically ablated recesses or depressions which are created through the use of rotary bit a portion of the form assembly. The assembly preferably includes first and second portions that are joined to one ... 03/29/07 - 20070069032 - Secure core material for documents A non-reactive but highly absorbent material, such as clay, is incorporated into polyolefin/silica matrix to form a core document substrate. This material may be added to create a distinctive look of the document. Clay particles are added to the polyolefin/silica matrix in measured quantities at a known particle size distribution ... 03/22/07 - 20070063054 - Chambered presentation instruments and methods Transactional presentation instrument systems having one or more chambers, and method of using and constructing such systems are provided. Systems can include a presentation instrument, an information storage medium configured to store a unique identifier, and a chamber having a fluid component and an object component. The object component can ... 03/22/07 - 20070063053 - Data support with identifications written thereon by means of a laser beam and method for production thereof The invention relates to a data carrier into which, by a laser beam, identifiers (20, 22) are introduced in the form of patterns, letters, numbers and/or images that are visible due to local changes in the optical properties of the data carrier, effected by the laser beam and resulting from ... 03/15/07 - 20070057071 - Thin smart card The present invention discloses systems and methods for a smart card including: a first card having a device; and a second card having an aperture that is configured to allow a device to be inserted into an aperture when the second card is properly aligned with the first card, thereby ... 03/08/07 - 20070051815 - Optically encoded particles with grey scale spectra The invention concerns a particle having a grey scale code embedded in its physical structure by refractive index changes between different regions of the particle. ... 02/22/07 - 20070040036 - Sales aid The present invention relates to a sales aid in the form of a printed folded sheet, in particular a sales aid for print media or internet ads or the like. With the objective of providing a potential customer with an overview of the advantages and benefits the proffered services offer ... 01/25/07 - 20070018002 - Product item having first coded data and unique identifier An object comprising first coded data disposed on or in a surface thereof and an identifier is provided. The first coded data identifies a plurality of locations on the surface and the identifier identifies a unique identity of the object. The first coded data and the identifier are distinguishable from ... 01/25/07 - 20070018001 - Optical data storage medium and its production and use and (b) substrate layer. Embodiments of the medium that further include at least one member selected from the group consisting of a transparent barrier layer, reflection layer and an adhesive layer, interposed between the photoaddressable layer and the substrate layer are also disclosed. ... 01/18/07 - 20070012782 - Forensic marking using a common customization function Methods, systems, and apparatus are disclosed which enable flexible insertion of forensic watermarks into a digital content signal using a common customization function. The common customization function flexibly employs a range of different marking techniques that are applicable to a wide range of forensic marking schemes. These customization functions are ... 01/11/07 - 20070007357 - Wavelength-selective metal dielectric filter and its application to optical discs An optical storage medium having at least two information layers is provided, wherein a first information layer is in the form of a dichroic filter that is reflective at a first selected wavelength and transmissive at a second selected wavelength. The dichroic filter has a laminate structure that includes at ... 01/11/07 - 20070007356 - Substantially planar discontinuous business communication assembly having laser abraded recessed areas The present invention relates to a discontinuous business form construction created preferably from differential substrates that have been provided with one or more removable elements such as cards, labels, tags and differential substrates. The form construction is desirably a composite form having at least first and second discrete portions or ... 01/04/07 - 20070001016 - Transaction card and case A transaction card and case with a rotatable member in the case. The card is releasably attached to the rotatable member. The card can be removed from the case by exerting a force on the card in a direction away from the case. The case can lock the card in ... 12/28/06 - 20060289655 - Stored-value card with whistle A stored-value card includes a housing and at least one internal wall substantially enclosed within the housing. The housing includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The at least one internal wall is configured to define an airflow chamber within the housing. ... 12/21/06 - 20060283957 - Scented authorization card An authorization card that has two broad surfaces and an edge therebetween. The machine-readable code supported on the card contains data that is readable by an electronic device. A fragrance is substituted for a portion of a plasticizer within the plastic body and diffuses into the ambient over a long ... 12/21/06 - 20060283956 - Retractable label for computer technical information A computer hardware technical information storage device includes a flexible label movable between an open scroll and a closed scroll configuration. The flexible label includes an attachment end for affixing to a base member. The flexible label includes technical information displayed on at least one surface of the flexible label. ... 12/14/06 - 20060278717 - Media identifying, tracking, and cataloging systems and methods An identification label that can be used to identify an individual media element within a media collection comprising a plurality of medial elements is provided. The identification label comprises a label surface having a two-dimensional symbol provided on the label surface and an attachment surface that can be used to ... 12/07/06 - 20060273178 - Portable reference tool of drink mixing cards A portable reference tool of drink mixing cards, disposed on a key ring, and being carried in a pocket, and unobtrusively studied or consulted on the job. ... 11/30/06 - 20060266842 - Counter strip A counter strip is provided that provides a quantity indicator attachable to a container including an upper layer that has a series of indicia, such that selected ones of the series of indicia may be modified or removed and the remaining ones provide an indication of remaining quantities. ... 11/23/06 - 20060261172 - Garage sale label system and method A system for garage sale pricing includes labels bearing preprinted prices in various price ranges. The labels may be used as is, but they also include a space adjacent the pre-printed unit price for a fractional increment of the unit price to be entered if desired. The labels further may ... 11/23/06 - 20060261171 - Identity card and travel document An identity card that can be used, for example, in a travel document or as a separate card, includes at least two core layers, preferably of polycarbonate material, that are fused to one another. In each of the core layers there is a recess, each of a different size. On ... 11/02/06 - 20060243809 - Combination logo and identification code Indicia forming a logo is encoded with a unique identification code. ... 11/02/06 - 20060243808 - Utility pole identification system A utility pole identification system in which alphanumeric symbols and a replaceable bar code insert are incorporated into a tag which is affixed to a pole, with the symbols and bar code used to display information concerning the pole and/or utility equipment supported thereon. The information thus encoded in the ... 10/12/06 - 20060226236 - Optical magnifier system and method A system and method for an optical magnifier, wherein an optical magnifier is actually or virtually coupled to an item of printed media, such as, for example, a restaurant menu, road map, book, magazine, brochure or the like. Accordingly, the magnifier and printed media are kept in close proximity to ... 10/12/06 - 20060226235 - Durable photo card A photo card comprises a photographic image printed on a substantially durable card, such as a plastic card. An image is printed on at least a first side of the card, the image extending across a surface of the card, wherein substantially the entire area of the card is occupied ... 10/12/06 - 20060226234 - Pharmaceutical dosage forms having overt and covert markings for identification and authentification Oral solid dosage forms such as tablets having overt, printed or etched markings as well as optional covert markings are disclosed. The markings can be rapidly identified to authenticate a dosage form and/or drug contained therein. The inventive dosage forms include a core portion having sufficiently low friability to receive ... 10/05/06 - 20060219795 - Locally storing biological specimen data to a slide An apparatus, system and method for analyzing biological specimens, including storing data relating to the analysis in a read/write data storage device attached to specimen carrier. The data storage device can be a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, a magnetic device, or a an optical device, ... 10/05/06 - 20060219794 - Digitally printed folded lottery ticket Provided is a ticket for a game of chance. The ticket includes a strip having a first fold and a second fold. The first fold defines a first panel at an end of the strip. The second fold defines a second panel at another end of the strip. A third ... 10/05/06 - 20060219793 - Concealable device for discreetly providing confidential combination lock information to screening authorities at airports and the like A security device for use with luggage or other closable apparatus includes a card-shaped member composed of at least one layer of scanning-radiation-blocking material having a plurality of score-lines defining a section of the scanning-radiation-blocking material with at least one portion of the section capable of being readily and selectively ... 09/28/06 - 20060214003 - Method and apparatus for contactless icc connectivity The present invention provides a device for connecting a contactless integrated chip card (ICC) to a host computer having a USB host input/output bus interface, comprising a first logic set, a second logic set, and a third logic set. The first logic set detects the presence of an external radio ... 09/21/06 - 20060208090 - Encoding labels without use of ink This process allows one to create bar code and dot code labels that are sensitive to infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light with out the use of ink. This is accomplished by cutting out or otherwise removing select areas of media to create shapes identical to the outlines of data elements ... 09/21/06 - 20060208089 - Identifier for memory tags A memory tag has a memory. Associated with the memory tag there is a readable structure. The readable structure can be read to generate an identifier. However, the readable structure cannot be provided so as to encode a predetermined identifier. ... 09/07/06 - 20060196948 - Light transmissive cards with suppression of uv-induced fluorescence A visible light transmissive card includes a security indicia that fluoresces under UV light. The card also includes at least one IR filter. The IR filter and/or another card layer that is substantially coextensive with a front card surface includes a component that also fluoresces under UV light. A UV ... 08/31/06 - 20060192017 - Optical information storage medium and optical information storage medium reproducing apparatus An optical information storage medium includes a light transmitting layer, a first information storage layer, an intermediate layer mainly made of resin, a second information storage layer, and a substrate. The light transmitting layer, the first information storage layer, the intermediate layer, the second information storage layer, and the substrate ... 08/17/06 - 20060180672 - Method and system for multi-dimensional symbol coding system A set of discrete colored elements is arranged in a matrix to form a grid tag. The grid tag is like a bar code, useful to identify products or things. A starter color may orient a reader to read the colors in sequence, top-down and left-to-right. Associated with the grid ... 08/10/06 - 20060175415 - Shelf tag, shelf tag manufacturing system, method and program for manufacturing shelf tag and storage medium A shelf tag to be attached to a display shelf for displaying commercial products, includes: a commercial product name and a price of the commercial product and a dimensional value indicating a display position of the commercial product to be displayed in a row direction on the display shelf printed ... 08/03/06 - 20060169784 - Method and device for data input A method and system for data input is provided. The method includes inputting data, reading a subset of a set of predefined machine-readable codes from a printed media, the printed media including thereon the set of predefined machine-readable codes and a set of human-readable indicia. Each of the set of ... 08/03/06 - 20060169783 - Color identification system The color identification system associates a color to a reference symbol. One reference symbol is assigned to each color in the color spectrum. The reference symbol can be used on products, clothes, web sites, traffic signs, etc. When using the color identification system with clothing, a tag or other label ... 07/27/06 - 20060163362 - Collectable stored value cards and debit cards Disclosed is a collectable stored value card and a collectable debit card that has both a monetary value for what is stored on the card and an ephemeral value that is placed on the card by a collector. The collector may also place a monetary value of the ephemeral value ... 07/27/06 - 20060163361 - Data carrier A halftone image original is converted into a line screen halftone image including regularly spaced-apart screen lines 5 that are modulated in their width y in accordance with the tonal value to be represented. According to the invention, width y of screen lines 5 is modulated only on one side ... 07/20/06 - 20060157570 - Card armor A backing to reinforce and protect a card. The backing can adhesively attach to a card, such as a credit card or a keycard. Thus, a hole can be punched through the card and through the backing, thus providing a more sturdy card which is less susceptible to breaking. ... 07/13/06 - 20060151612 - Monocoque lenticular plastic card and method of making same A monocoque card for performing transactions is disclosed. The card comprises a substrate having a lenticular portion on a front side and a flat portion on a back side. The substrate has a thickness between 28 and 34 thousandths of an inch. Inks are applied on the flat portion on ... 07/06/06 - 20060144951 - Multi-use linkage device A linkage device that can be connected with other linkage devices and to itself, the linkage device comprising a strip having a first end and a second end, a closure hub attached to the first end of the strip and having an opening to receive a second end and a ... 06/29/06 - 20060138243 - Id document structure with pattern coating providing variable security features A security feature for an identification document and method for making it provide layers of security, including, for example, tamper evidence, optically variable effects, and personalized information that links the security information to the document and its bearer. The feature is made by printing a first material representing first information ... 06/29/06 - 20060138242 - Location identification of machine-readable data embedded in data carriers The invention provides location identification of machine-readable data on data carriers. The invention is able to provide identification of the location of the machine-readable data without the need to provide a separate visual symbol or logo within the data carrier. As such, the present invention provides location indication without having ... 06/22/06 - 20060131424 - Article comprising an integrated marking tag and a mark-detection device The invention relates to a marking device (1) comprising an element which is made from a semi-conductor material having patterns (2-4, 12-14) which are hollowed out of the face thereof, the arrangement of said patterns being representative of at least one piece of information. The depth of the patterns (2-4, ... 05/25/06 - 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. ... 05/18/06 - 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 ... 05/11/06 - 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 ... 05/11/06 - 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 ... 04/27/06 - 20060086802 - Gemstone-carrying items, methods of its fabrication, and uses of such items A carrier associated with a certain item is presented. The carrier has a pattern formed by a plurality of gemstones affixed to the carrier with at least part of each gemstone being directly exposed to view. This technique allows for configuring the item to present added value to the item ... 04/20/06 - 20060081715 - Bar code label sticker Bar code label sticker including a base having a first cutoff line for separating the base into two parts, and a sticker attached on the base, the sticker having a second cutoff line parallel to the first cutoff line at a position spaced a predetermined distance to one side from ... 04/06/06 - 20060071082 - Print order sheet, information recording device, and print system A print order form is provided for entering an order for a print of an image. The print order form includes a recording medium on which electrical information can be read or written in a non-contacting manner, and on which print order information of the image is recorded. ... 03/23/06 - 20060060656 - 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. ... 03/16/06 - 20060054706 - Collectible card with insert A collectible card (10) includes a base (12), an insert (14) and a cover layer (16) that is secured to the base (12). The base (12) includes a base recess (243) that receives the insert (14). The cover layer (16) includes a cover layer aperture (234) through which at least ... 03/09/06 - 20060049262 - Method for embedding security codes into film during printing A method of embedding a security mark or code on a film during the printing process is provided. The security mark or code includes unique print identification information that can be tracked to determine sources of piracy. The security code is incorporated to the film print in the form of ... 03/02/06 - 20060043196 - Air spring mount assembly with identification tag An air spring mount assembly includes an identification tag secured to the mount such that it is readily visible in service by inspection. The tag is clamped between an elastomeric member and a support plate that define a pressurizable chamber of the mount. Printed indicia, such as a part number, ... 02/23/06 - 20060038021 - Method and apparatus for reading bar code symbols A method of making a machine readable data symbol marking on an article to be marked is disclosed. The symbol is marked on the article using a stain. The stain includes particles of conductive materials. An electric current is then induced in the area of the symbol and through the ... 01/19/06 - 20060011730 - Stability of covert pigments A covert material for printing onto a printing medium is provided, the covert material comprising a covert pigment and a binder encapsulating the covert pigment into a particle, where the binder comprises at least one of cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), butyral vinyl acetate, acetyl butyrate, and acetate butyrate. Alternatively, the ... 01/12/06 - 20060006240 - Utility component identification systems Various devices and systems for identifying utility components are provided. ... 01/05/06 - 20060000912 - Decoder having a lense portion and a light filtering portion and method of making same A method is disclosed for creating a decoder for revealing information hidden in a printed material and information hidden in a color image wherein the decoder comprises a substrate having a lens portion for revealing the information hidden in the printed material and a light filtering portion for revealing the ... 11/10/05 - 20050247794 - Identification document having intrusion resistance An identification document is provided, comprising a core layer, such as TESLIN, laminated directly to a laminate layer, such as polycarbonate, without the use of an adhesive. The core layer has at least one indicium formed thereon and has a first surface. The first layer of laminate is affixed to ... 11/10/05 - 20050247793 - Method of data distribution using ink dots on cards A card for causing the device to operate in a predetermined operation mode. The card comprises, on a first surface, a visual representation of the operation mode, and on a second surface, a visually encoded representation of the operation mode. The encoded representation is readable and decodable by the device ... 11/10/05 - 20050247792 - Peel bar for selective label application An apparatus for selectively peeling a tag off of a strip of tags has a peel bar having a beak for peeling a tag off of the strip. The peel bar is mounted to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof by movement of the strip. A retaining element selectively ... 11/03/05 - 20050242196 - Integrated circuits with persistent data storage The circuitry introduced in this invention selectively slows down the functioning of an electronic circuit by maintaining a particular state for a prolonged period of time. This circuitry is used not only to achieve the desired effect in maintaining security from electronic thieves trying to circumvent codes but also in ... 11/03/05 - 20050242195 - Card reader cleaning plow apparatus and method A cleaning card system and method for cleaning contaminants accumulated in a card reader and pushing dust or dirt out the back of the card reader is disclosed. The card reader cleaning plow of the comprises a semi-rigid material having the same or similar width and thickness of a data ... 11/03/05 - 20050242194 - Tamper evident adhesive and identification document including same A composition is provided for adhering a first article to a second article, the composition comprising a thermally active low Tg polymeric resin; and a multifunctional crystalline polymer. The thermally active low Tg polymeric resin can, for example, comprise 50-99% of the composition. The multifunctional crystalline polymer can, for example, ... 11/03/05 - 20050242193 - Transaction card comprising two magnetic stripes An apparatus and method for activating and using a transaction card comprising two storage media is provided. A composite transaction card comprises a transaction portion detachably coupled to an activation portion. The transaction portion comprises a substantially planar transaction portion substrate having a machine readable transaction storage medium applied thereto. ... 10/27/05 - 20050236489 - Portable information carrier with transponders The aim of this invention is to propose a portable information carrier equipped with a transponder capable of being activated and deactivated during the use of said information carrier without having recourse to a specific device for actuation. This aim is reached by a portable information carrier comprising at least ... 10/13/05 - 20050224584 - Grocery list with coupons and advertising opportunities A customized grocery list divided into a series of generic categories is arranged in a route typically taken by a customer walking through the store. Each category may include one or more listed products. Some products may be licensed so that a specific brand is listed. The grocery list includes ... 09/08/05 - 20050194450 - Interactive multimedia smart affinity card A multimedia card, including, a multimedia portion, a multimedia card holder portion, and a multimedia cover portion, and wherein the multimedia cover portion and the multimedia card holder portion releasably cover the multimedia card portion in between the multimedia cover portion and the multimedia card holder portion. ... 08/18/05 - 20050178843 - Method, device systems and computer programs for producing and tracing printed documents with a determinate identifier In a method and system for production of a printed document with a unique identifier, the data medium for the unique identifier is applied on a recording medium, the data medium being capable of being electronically written without contact so that data are written without contact onto the data medium ... 08/04/05 - 20050167510 - Methods for application of a tag onto a media article A method for imparting tags to a media article, comprising: modifying predetermined locations on the article to change a surface energy of the predetermined locations, applying the tags to a surface of the article, and retaining the tags in the modified predetermined locations while the tags are removed from unmodified ... 07/28/05 - 20050161512 - Optically variable personalized indicia for identification documents The invention relates to identification documents, and in particular to providing optically variable personalized data to identification documents. 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