Abstract: An accelerated transparent authenticated Data Exchange system wherein the chronology of alternating senders' and receivers' messages are authenticated typically at each step, with an easy to use provision for resending, in the event of faulty transmission, such that the final message hash value authenticates the negotiation chronologically from first to final message, wherein the final hash value is operative to enable a signature of an entity or entities which binds such entity to the whole data exchange, which signature can be in clear text, encoded, and/or encrypted with authentication integrity. The system is useful for managing computerized negotiations including client-initiated computerized negotiations and including computerized financial transactions.

Abstract: A system for facilitating a sequence of events and comprising a data bank loader operative to set up for each individual event by loading into an event attendee data bank, IDs and pre-paid balance values, for users expected to attend said individual event, a multiplicity of portable receptacles issued to known users and storing a user ID and a pre-paid balance value for a corresponding user, e-cash filling stations incrementing pre-paid balance values of users in an on-site data bank, and mobile service provider workstations reading portable receptacles, accessing the on-site data bank according to the user ID of each portable receptacle, entering into a transaction with a user if his pre-paid balance value accessed from the on-site data bank is positive, and decrementing the transaction's value from the user's pre-paid balance value in the on-site data bank.

Abstract: Systems and methods for off line/online access controlled environments to implement temporal applications in wireless devices via near field communications in closed group venues; e.g., concert halls, race horse betting, and university scheduling, are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling venue buy-back and resale of access privileges to controlled group events limiting third party trading of subscription.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling venue buy-back and resale of access privileges to controlled group events limiting third party trading of subscription.

Abstract: Systems and methods for off line/online access controlled environments to implement temporal applications in wireless devices via near field communications in closed group venues; e.g., concert halls, race horse betting, and university scheduling, are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods (3500-3695) and apparatus (10, 20) for controlling physical (30, 40) and virtual (12) access for accelerated recognition and processing of privileges, benefits, value transfers, crowd control, community membership and status, in particular for institutions, arenas and other large venues.

Abstract: A computerized venue management system for managing a venue serving clients, the system comprising a multiplicity of portable computing devices each associated with a loyalty rating representing a client of the venue; a plurality of computerized delivery terminals each capable of communicating with and serving any one of the multiplicity of portable computing devices wherein at least a subset of the plurality of terminals is operative to enable delivery of at least one Loyalty based entitlement to at least one client of the venue and, in conjunction with delivery of the at least one entitlement, to enhance the individual portable computing device's loyalty rating, wherein the entitlement is computed to encourage more even distribution of clients over time by weighting at least one client's entitlement positively as a function of presence of the client's portable computing devices at the venue at times of lesser client attendance.

Abstract: A system for facilitating a sequence of events each comprising a multiplicity of purchases made by known users, the system comprising an on-site data bank recording an ID and a pre-paid balance value for each user expected to attend, a loader operative to set up for each event by loading into the data bank, IDs and pre-paid balance values, for users expected to attend, portable receptacles issued to each user and storing his ID and balance, e-cash filling stations incrementing the balance in the data bank, to reflect pre-payments made thereby, and mobile service provider workstations operative to read portable receptacles, to access the data bank according to the user ID of each portable receptacle, to enter into a transaction with a user if his balance accessed from the data bank is positive, and to decrement the transaction's value from his balance in the data bank.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed, especially designed for very compact hardware implementations, to generate random number strings with a high level of entropy at maximum speed. For immediate deployment of software implementations, certain permutations have been introduced to maintain the same level of unpredictability which is more amenable to hi-level software programming, with a small time loss on hardware execution; typically when hardware devices communicate with software implementations. Particular attention has been paid to maintain maximum correlation immunity, and to maximize non-linearity of the output sequence. Good stream ciphers are based on random generators which have a large number of secured internal binary variables, which lead to the page synchronized stream ciphering. The method for parsed page synchronization which is presented is especially valuable for Internet applications, where occasionally frame sequences are often mixed.

Abstract: Methods (3500-3695) and apparatus (10, 20) for controlling physical (30, 40) and virtual (12) access for accelerated recognition and processing of privileges, benefits, value transfers, crowd control, community membership and status, in particular for institutions, arenas and other large venues.

Abstract: A system for multi-factor security involving multiple secure devices that distribute the secured functions of the system over the different devices, such that the loss or theft of any one of them does not compromise the overall security of the system. Moreover, a configuration of devices is also secure even if one of them has been attacked by malicious software agents, such as “keyboard sniffers”. A novel contactless smart card reader (200) is presented that incorporates a transceiver antenna (220) within a keypad (210) of a device used with contactless smart cards (100). When the card (100) is pressed against the device's keypad (210), the transceiver (220) of the device establishes a session with the smart card (100). A variety of systems are presented, including those using mobile telephones, computer-interfaced card readers, personal digital appliances, and television set-top box remote controllers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed, especially designed for very compact hardware implementations, to generate random number strings with a high level of entropy at maximum speed. For immediate deployment of software implementations, certain permutations have been introduced to maintain the same level of unpredictability which is more amenable to hi-level software programming, with a small time loss on hardware execution; typically when hardware devices communicate with software implementations. Particular attention has been paid to maintain maximum correlation immunity, and to maximize non-linearity of the output sequence. Good stream ciphers are based on random generators which have a large number of secured internal binary variables, which lead to the page synchronized stream ciphering. The method for parsed page synchronization which is presented is especially valuable for Internet applications, where occasionally frame sequences are often mixed.

Abstract: A personal identification and security system including a personal identification verification system, a controlled substance detection and identification system and an alarm indicator responsive to outputs of the personal identification verification system and the controlled substance detection and identification system for providing an alarm indication in response to fulfillment of alarm criteria in at least one of the outputs.

Abstract: A personal identification and security system including a personal identification verification system, a controlled substance detection and identification system and an alarm indicator responsive to outputs of the personal identification verification system and the controlled substance detection and identification system for providing an alarm indication in response to fulfillment of alarm criteria in at least one of the outputs.

Abstract: A personal identification and security system including a personal identification verification system, a controlled substance detection and identification system and an alarm indicator responsive to outputs of the personal identification verification system and the controlled substance detection and identification system for providing an alarm indication in response to fulfillment of alarm criteria in at least one of the outputs.