Abstract: A belt for electromagnetic sucker includes a first substantially U-shaped section, a second substantially U-shaped section, an electromagnetic sucker coupled to at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections, at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections being structured and arranged to be secure to a support, and a connector structured and arranged to secure the first and second substantially U-shaped sections to one another.

Abstract: Campaigns for providing coupons to a consumer can include collecting shopping cart data from POS terminals in physical stores, the shopping cart data identifying a consumer using a unique consumer identification and identifying one or more UPCs scanned while the identified consumer is present at a POS terminal, and conducting an online UPC auction to collect bids, by UPC(s), for delivery of coupons to the identified consumer triggered by scanning of a UPC/UPCs, in which winning bids, if any, are determined as of the time the identified consumer is present at the POS terminal. Further, the campaign can include, on behalf of a winning bidder, fulfilling the winning bidder's bid by, at least one of, sending the coupon to the POS terminal for printing, sending a message to the POS terminal for printing, and sending an electronic coupon to the consumer.

Abstract: Campaigns for providing advertisements to a consumer can include collecting shopping cart data from POS terminals in physical stores, the shopping cart data identifying a consumer using a unique consumer identification and identifying one or more UPCs scanned while the identified consumer is present at a POS terminal, and conducting an online UPC auction to collect bids, by UPC(s), for delivery of advertisements to the identified consumer triggered by scanning of a UPC/UPCs, in which winning bids, if any, are determined as of the time the identified consumer is present at the POS terminal. Further, the campaign can include, on behalf of a winning bidder, fulfilling the winning bidder's bid by, at least one of, sending the advertisement to the POS terminal for printing and sending an electronic advertisement to the consumer.

Abstract: An e-book service provision system includes an information receiving unit that receives life log from a life log unit or a reader terminal. A personal information management unit stores the received life log in a personal information D/B or loads the life log stored in the personal information D/B. A life log analysis unit analyzes the life log stored in the personal information D/B and extracts pattern information. A book information management unit stores in a book information D/B the multiple pieces of pattern information and book information that is created corresponding to each of the multiple piece of pattern information, with each of the multiple pieces of pattern information and the book information being matched to each other, or loads the book information stored in the book information D/B. An information provision unit transmits to the reader terminal the book information loaded from the book information management unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element (3) comprising a light source (10) consisting of a prismatic electromagnet (6) housing in a profiled element having a U-shaped section with ends that are closed by end caps (8) each having a shoulder (8a). Said suction element is characterized in that the end cap at the end of the suction element at least comprising the light source consists of a translucent material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a band for electromagnetic suction cups, comprising a tubular profile section (2) having two wings (3-4), one of which is provided with an auxiliary attachment wing (6) extending parallel to the lower surface (5) of the profile section, the opposite surface (12) of which has a second auxiliary wing (13), which forms a handle and which extends above the attachment wing (6) which has a semicircular groove (7) with a swaged opening into which the edge of a screw cover can be slidingly inserted, wherein the other edge of the screw cover comprises a groove, the profile of which enables the same to engage with a rim (11) of the band by snap-fitting, characterized in that the free edge of the handle (13) has a rim (14) similar to the above-mentioned one (11).

Abstract: A device for visually recording two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects, which comprises a camera for recording images of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional object and which is provided with, can be connected to or is connected to at least one evaluation unit for evaluating the recorded images. A single camera and at least one adjustable or pivotal mirror element are provided. According to the method for visually recording two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects while using a device of the aforementioned type, a camera and at least one adjustable mirror element are arranged relative to one another so that the objects to be recorded are situated in the coverage area of the at least one mirror element. The adjustable mirror element for recording the objects to be recorded is displaced or pivoted about one or two axes with an adjustable velocity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element (3) comprising a light source (10) consisting of a prismatic electromagnet (6) housing in a profiled element having a U-shaped section with ends that are closed by end caps (8) each having a shoulder (8a). Said suction element is characterised in that the end cap at the end of the suction element at least comprising the light source consists of a translucent material.

Abstract: A profiled section includes a first surface and a second surface, such that the second surface has an opening to at least partially receive an element of a locking member. The wing is structured and arranged parallel to the second surface. Further, an element is coupled to the first and second surfaces and to the wing. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Electromagnetic lock includes a body, a retractable sliding bolt, and a movable plate structured and arranged to move the retractable sliding bolt and functioning as an armature of an electromagnet housed in the body. The movable plate is movable via two forces acting in the same direction and is structured and arranged to move the retractable sliding bolt to a protruding position. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A belt for electromagnetic sucker includes a first substantially U-shaped section, a second substantially U-shaped section, an electromagnetic sucker coupled to at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections, at least one of the first and second substantially U-shaped sections being structured and arranged to be secure to a support, and a connector structured and arranged to secure the first and second substantially U-shaped sections to one another.

Abstract: A device for visually recording two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects, which comprises a camera for recording images of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional object and which is provided with, can be connected to or is connected to at least one evaluation unit for evaluating the recorded images. A single camera and at least one adjustable or pivotal mirror element are provided. According to the method for visually recording two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects while using a device of the aforementioned type, a camera and at least one adjustable mirror element are arranged relative to one another so that the objects to be recorded are situated in the coverage area of the at least one mirror element. The adjustable mirror element for recording the objects to be recorded is displaced or pivoted about one or two axes with an adjustable velocity.

Abstract: A keypad in which output keystrokes are determined both from individual switch activation and from the combined activation of adjacent switches. The keypad has a substrate carrying an array of sense elements arranged to change state in response to keypad operation, a flexible cover disposed above the substrate and having an exposed surface defining an array of independent key regions, with combination key regions defined in interstices between adjacent independent key regions. Snap elements provide tactile feedback. Some versions have a touch-sensitive grid rather than a switch matrix.

Abstract: A touch-sensitive input device has an exposed, continuous surface defining a planar area, and a grid of sense elements coextensive with the area of the exposed surface and responsive to engagement of the exposed surface by an operator to establish a position of said engagement of the exposed surface. The exposed surface varies in elevation across its planar area to form a series of tactile features. The exposed, continuous surface is affixed to the grid of sense elements. An electronic circuit is configured to interpret large-scale capacitance variations of the grid as an intended input small-scale capacitance variations of the grid as a position of engagement of the exposed surface by the operator.

Abstract: A method of interpreting keypad input includes identifying a first letter of a target word from activation of an initial key, identifying a set of possible intermediate letters of the target word in response to non-activating traversal of associated keys of the keypad following activation of the initial key, identifying a last letter of the target word from activation of a final key following the non-activating traversal, and then determining the target word based upon the identified first, intermediate and last letters. The method is particularly useful in key input devices sensitive to non-activating finger position above the keys.

Abstract: A keypad has keys (12) protruding through a housing (18) with at least one at-a-distance sensor (20) located approximately equidistant between each adjacent set of keys (12). Each key (12) has a tactile feedback element (32) located below and a primary graphic (10) displayed above. Graphics identifying additional functionality (14) are disposed off-center to primary graphic (10). Locator nubs (16) are located approximately equidistant between each adjacent set of keys (12).

Abstract: An IACK keypad with independent key regions arranged in an array of multiple rows and columns, and combination key regions defined between rows and columns of the array of independent key regions. A trace matrix underlying the keymat either includes, in addition to normally isolated column traces and row traces underlying the independent key regions, trace extensions extending from the row and column traces to underlie the combination key regions, or additional row and column traces underlying the combination key regions and tied to other row and column traces. The trace extensions extend to within a contact region of an opposed electrical contact, such as on a snap dome, beneath the combination key region. Independent and combination key snap domes are constructed to insure singular tactile feedback during combination key operation.

Abstract: Methods of providing input feedback in a device having a keyboard with a matrix of independent keys having associated switches arranged in rows and columns, wherein combinations of diagonally adjacent keys are associated with combination key outputs, and devices performing such methods. One method includes scanning for activated keys, providing provisional output to a user indicating that the activated key has been registered; continuing to scan the matrix; and, in response to activation of an adjacent key prior to release of the first activated key, providing final output to the user indicating that a combination of the first and adjacent keys has been registered, to the exclusion of the provisional output. Another features driving the rows in adjacent pairs while examining the columns for switch activation; and, in response to detecting switch activation in two adjacent columns while driving the rows in adjacent pairs, determining a combination key output.

Abstract: A profiled section includes a first surface and a second surface, such that the second surface has an opening to at least partially receive an element of a locking member. The wing is structured and arranged parallel to the second surface. Further, an element is coupled to the first and second surfaces and to the wing. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A keypad with both elevated and non-elevated key regions, and key switches disposed beneath both types of key regions. The non-elevated key regions each provide corresponding character output based on an operation algorithm that considers activation of at least one adjacent elevated key region as well as activation of the switch below the non-elevated key region. The keypad includes a keymat that is rigidly held at its perimeter in a stretched condition across a switch substrate. The key switches include metal snap domes that have an elevated central region forming a downwardly facing cavity defined at its edge by a ridge disposed above the switch contacts that electrically engages multiple switch contacts in an annular contact zone.