Abstract: A system that includes at least one handheld device having a software application installed thereon. The software application programmed to: (i) fetch identifiers for wireless network zones in which the at least one handheld device is within; (ii) compare the identifiers for wireless network zones in which the at least one handheld device is within to stored identifiers for wireless network zones associated with the software application; and (iii) if a match is found, perform an instruction.

Abstract: The specification relates to a protection device that includes a helmet and an air sack. The air sack being mounted within the helmet and includes a one-way valve and a snap closure. The one y valve being used for inflation of the air sack and the snap closure being pressure sensitive and releasing pressure within the air sack when impacted by a high load.

Abstract: The specification relates to a method that can access an archive of internet traffic representing a defined period of time; receive internet traffic terms representing publicly traded companies of a first group, the first group including publicly traded companies that had an increase in internet traffic during the defined period of time and whose stock price rose during the defined period of time; receive internet traffic terms representing publicly traded companies of a second group, the second group including publicly traded companies that had an increase in internet traffic during the defined period of time and whose stock price fell during the defined period of time; use a computer-implemented algorithm to determine internet traffic terms that discriminate between the first group and the second group; and establish a classification model based upon the internet traffic terms that discriminate between the first and second group.

Abstract: A system for a retail setting that includes handheld devices and a computer server. The computer server is programmed to: receive from a handheld device a software application activation signal; automatically identifying a current location of the handheld device; in response to identification of the current location of handheld device, automatically retrieve an offer of a discount for a retail store associated with the current location of the handheld device; using the offer retrieved, automatically generate and transmit to the handheld device an offer that displays offer terms including at least one action associated with the offer terms: receive from the handheld device a verification signal indicating that the at least one action associated with the offer terms has been completed; in response to the verification signal, automatically retrieve a discount for the retail store; and using the discount retrieved, automatically generate and transmit the discount terms to the handheld device.

Abstract: A tattoo can be removed from a subject using extracorporeal shock waves and light. The extracorporeal shook waves (ESW) can have an energy level of less than 0.27 mJ/mm2 and be administered to an unaltered tattooed region of a subject for approximately 10 minutes. A continuous, non-pulsing light of a wavelength between 400-940 nm having an energy output of about 50,000 Lux from the optical device can then be administered to the tattooed region within approximately two minute after administering the ESW at a distance of approximately 1 to 2 inches above the tattooed region for approximately 5 to 15 minutes. This allows the tattoo to be removed due to molecular vibration and molecular bond deformation which causes the bonds of the tattoo ink to break apart and be dispersed and absorbed into a body of the subject.

Abstract: The specification relates to a tattoo removal device that includes a light panel and a control panel for controlling the light panel. The light panel houses an ultra-bright light emitting diode (LED). The LED can have an intensity of about 5,000-20000 mcd and a viewing angle of 8-130 degrees and a primary wavelength between 400-940 nm. The intensity, the viewing angle and the primary wavelength can be dependent on a size and a color of a tattooed area. The light panel can continuously apply an energy output from the light panel directly over a tattooed area for a specified period of time resulting in degradation of the tattoo ink.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a holographic keyboard. The present invention comprises a portable unit that further comprises a hologram producing means, sensory reception means, and signal processing means. The hologram producing means create an image of a keyboard with all of its keys mapped out. The sensory reception means is an array of sensory elements, preferably, photodiodes capable of receiving and detecting changes in a light pattern, which are arranged so that each sensory element corresponds to a projected key on the holographic image of the keyboard. Due to such an arrangement each sensory element is inclined in a certain way. The signal processing means receive a signal after a sensory element has been interrupted and process such signal. The invention allows its user to easily carry it around.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the identity of a person while the person is performing a seemingly unrelated act. The position of a person's hand in contact with a sensing surface, while holding an object and/or performing a task, such as using a writing instrument to write one's signature or a computer mouse in association with a computer, for example, is distinctive and consistent and will serve to verify the identity of a person, when data defining such contact is compared with a standard defined by previously determined data from the same person. Sensing devices, such as pressure or electrical transducers or other sensors can be located in or on a sensing surface to determine the parameters of contact between the person's hand and the sensing surface. Alternatively, a touch-sensitive screen, such as used in conjunction with a computer, may be used for sensing a person's hand contact.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the identity of a person while the person is performing a seemingly unrelated act. The position of a person's hand in contact with a sensing surface, while holding an object and/or performing a task, such as using a writing instrument to write one's signature or a computer mouse in association with a computer, for example, is distinctive and consistent and will serve to verify the identity of a person, when data defining such contact is compared with a standard defined by previously determined data from the same person. Sensing devices, such as pressure or electrical transducers or other sensors can be located in or on a sensing surface to determine the parameters of contact between the person's hand and the sensing surface.