Abstract: A method for personalizing a presentation instrument for an account holder while the account holder is present is described. The method includes transmitting to a server computer a request to personalize a presentation instrument for an account holder who has a financial account with a financial institution. The request includes the account holder's name and background information indicating a background to be placed onto the presentation instrument. The method further includes receiving, at the server computer from the financial institution, presentation instrument data to be included on the presentation instrument. The presentation instrument data comprises an account number and an expiration date.

Abstract: A system of changing the PIN associated with a smart card is described. A user can initiate the PIN change using a personal unwired smart card reader, rather than using a system, such as an ATM machine. The smart card reader, loaded with the smart card provides a cryptogram code, which can contain the user's requested new PIN or it can be provided to the issuer via alternative methods. Via various methods the cryptogram code is delivered to the card issuer's PIN change management system, including the user transposing the code from smart card reader screen to the card issuer's web site or audio DTMF transmission from the smart card reader speaker to the card issuer IVR system. Returned from the issuer, via a similar path, will be a command code that when processed by the smart card reader will result in a PIN change on the smart card.

Abstract: A system of changing the PIN associated with a smart card is described. A user can initiate the PIN change using a personal unwired smart card reader, rather than using a system, such as an ATM machine. The smart card reader, loaded with the smart card provides a cryptogram code, which can contain the user's requested new PIN or it can be provided to the issuer via alternative methods. Via various methods the cryptogram code is delivered to the card issuer's PIN change management system, including the user transposing the code from smart card reader screen to the card issuer's web site or audio DTMF transmission from the smart card reader speaker to the card issuer IVR system. Returned from the issuer, via a similar path, will be a command code that when processed by the smart card reader will result in a PIN change on the smart card.

Abstract: A method for personalizing a presentation instrument for an account holder while the account holder is present is described. The method includes transmitting to a server computer a request to personalize a presentation instrument for an account holder who has a financial account with a financial institution. The request includes the account holder's name and background information indicating a background to be placed onto the presentation instrument. The method further includes receiving, at the server computer from the financial institution, presentation instrument data to be included on the presentation instrument. The presentation instrument data comprises an account number and an expiration date.

Abstract: Methods and associated systems for enterprise-wide issuance of identification cards. A single enterprise server component and a plurality of card issuance machine controller components are distributed over an enterprise network. Each card machine controller component controls one or more devices for the production of identification cards including, for example, embossed and/or digitally encoded information. The single enterprise server component acts as a server to route the card issuance requests to the proper card machine controller component on behalf of client programs at each location used to request the production of an identification card. The enterprise server component further provides enhanced security and encryption to provide requisite security in the exchange of sensitive information in the production of such identification cards.

Abstract: Methods and associated systems for enterprise-wide issuance of identification cards. A single enterprise server component and a plurality of card issuance machine controller components are distributed over an enterprise network. Each card machine controller component controls one or more devices for the production of identification cards including, for example, embossed and/or digitally encoded information. The single enterprise server component acts as a server to route the card issuance requests to the proper card machine controller component on behalf of client programs at each location used to request the production of an identification card. The enterprise server component further provides enhanced security and encryption to provide requisite security in the exchange of sensitive information in the production of such identification cards.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial type signal line that solves problems associated with signal interference and the connection of signal lines that are generated in a radio frequency (RF) electrical system. A method for manufacturing the coaxial type signal line includes the steps of forming a groove on a substrate, forming a first ground line on a surface of the groove and a plain surface of the substrate, forming a first dielectric layer including dielectric material on the first ground line formed on the surface of the groove, forming a signal line on the first dielectric layer the signal line for transmitting signals, forming a second dielectric layer including dielectric material on the signal line and the first dielectric layer, and forming a second ground line on the first ground line and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial type signal line that solves problems associated with signal interference and the connection of signal lines that are generated in a radio frequency (RF) electrical system. A method for manufacturing the coaxial type signal line includes the steps of forming a groove on a substrate, forming a first ground line on a surface of the groove and a plain surface of the substrate, forming a first dielectric layer including dielectric material on the first ground line formed on the surface of the groove, forming a signal line on the first dielectric layer the signal line for transmitting signals, forming a second dielectric layer including dielectric material on the signal line and the first dielectric layer, and forming a second ground line on the first ground line and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial type signal line that solves problems associated with signal interference and the connection of signal lines that are generated in a radio frequency (RF) electrical system. A method for manufacturing the coaxial type signal line includes the steps of forming a groove on a substrate, forming a first ground line on a surface of the groove and a plain surface of the substrate, forming a first dielectric layer including dielectric material on the first ground line formed on the surface of the groove, forming a signal line on the first dielectric layer the signal line for transmitting signals, forming a second dielectric layer including dielectric material on the signal line and the first dielectric layer, and forming a second ground line on the first ground line and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial type signal line that solves problems associated with signal interference and the connection of signal lines that are generated in a radio frequency (RF) electrical system. A method for manufacturing the coaxial type signal line includes the steps of forming a groove on a substrate, forming a first ground line on a surface of the groove and a plain surface of the substrate, forming a first dielectric layer including dielectric material on the first ground line formed on the surface of the groove, forming a signal line on the first dielectric layer the signal line for transmitting signals, forming a second dielectric layer including dielectric material on the signal line and the first dielectric layer, and forming a second ground line on the first ground line and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the calculation and maintenance of a golfer's handicap index. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is provided for the maintenance of a golf handicap index by providing a card having golfer information relating to a particular golfer. The golfer information includes scores posted by the golfer which are used in the calculation of a handicap index. A local processing unit is also provided to compute the handicap index based on guidelines established by the United States Golf Association. Information is exchanged between the card and the local processing unit at the time the golfer posts a score. Handicap indexes are updated based at least in part on the entered scores and on a schedule consistent with USGA guidelines.