Abstract: A data carrier (4) for the contactless communication of communication information (KD) with a transmitting/receiving station (1) includes receiving circuit (7) for receiving an HF signal (HF) containing the communication information (KD) from the transmitting/receiving station (1), and processing circuit (10) for processing the received communication information (KD), and supply voltage generating circuit (13) for rectifying the received HF signal (HF) and for energizing the processing circuit (10) with a supply voltage (UV), and reset circuit (14) for resetting, when the supply voltage (UV) decreases below a reset voltage value (UR), the processing performed by the processing circuit (10), the reset circuit (14) now being adapted to interrupt the processing of the communication information (KD) by the processing circuit (10) at least partially when the supply voltage (UV) decreases below an interruption voltage value (UU), the interruption voltage value (UU) being greater than the reset voltage value (UR).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enabling a first user to record in a computer system, using a business card of a second user, an electronic mail address of the second user, the business card including coded data indicative of the identity of the business card and of at least one reference point of the business card, the method including the steps of: receiving, in the computer system, indicating data from a sensing device regarding the identity of the business card and a position of the sensing device relative to the business card, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the business card, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data; identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data a request to record the electronic mail address of the second user; and recording, in the computer system at a location accessible to the first user, the electronic mail address of the second user.

Abstract: A connective device in a partition and screen system comprises at least and upright post, a plurality of retaining pins, a plurality of trunking parts longitudinal, and at least a partition. The upright post is cylindrical with a homogeneous cross section with longitudinal slide grooves circumferentially disposed through the entire length thereof. The retaining pins are selectively inserted into the slide grooves and each of the retaining pins has an arched side with two opposite lateral edges. The trunking parts are connected to the respective coupling pieces so as to be positioned next to the upper end and the lower end of the upright post. The partition fits with two of the trunking parts in a way of being disposed between one next to the upper end of the upright post and the other one next to the lower end of the upright post.

Abstract: A bar code reader has an integrated scanning component module which is mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the module may include the digitizer/decoder electronics, enabling the module to be used with a generic PCB. In some embodiments, the module includes a high speed optical scanning arrangement having an optical element which extends longitudinally of a flexible member, secured at one end. In other embodiments, the invention extends to a hand-held optical scanner having a scanning assembly, detector and data transmission coupling all mounted to a common printed circuit board, preferably located within a manually-graspable handle. In yet a further embodiment, an abuse-detector or accelerometer is provided for determining when the device is exposed to deceleration above a predetermined limit, and optionally for automatically shutting down applications programs and for providing a black-box-record of a short time frame before the device was exposed to an unexpected shock.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enabling a first user to record in a computer system, using a business card of a second user, an electronic mail address of the second user, the business card including coded data indicative of the identity of the business card and of at least one reference point of the business card, the method including the steps of: receiving, in the computer system, indicating data from a sensing device regarding the identity of the business card and a position of the sensing device relative to the business card, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the business card, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data; identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data a request to record the electronic mail address of the second, user; and recording, in the computer system at a location accessible to the first user, the electronic mail address of the second user.

Abstract: Credit card or portable identification cards containing smart card technology and electronic fuse (e-fuse) technology are combined with an LFSR pseudo random number generator to provide a secured method to prevent fraud and unauthorized use. Secure personalization via e-fuses, a pseudo-random number generator linear feedback shift register, free running clock oscillator, and power source embedded in the card provide a highly secured method to render a lost or stolen card useless. A unique card ID is permanently encoded within the card which requires a specific activation code to activate the card. A PIN number permits the card owner to activate the card for a predetermined length of time while processing a transaction. The card dynamically generates random code sequences and synchronization keys to secure a transaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and methods to control and initialize an Electro-Optical System. The apparatus consists of a controller that includes all of the necessary electronics needed to drive the laser, monitor its operation with the use of measurement circuits, maintain the laser parameters operating within acceptable limits over temperature and device variations and also control operation of related circuits such as signal amplifiers and Host Computer Interface. The methods consist of an automated factory calibration process that allows the laser to meet strict requirements for precision and reliability. The methods also consist of a process for continuously monitoring and adjusting the laser for changes due to temperature or aging by measuring monitored laser performance variables, utilizing the appropriate models and adjustment techniques and finally performing the adjustments while the laser is in use, that is, without the need to disconnect the laser from the system.

Abstract: An antenna device can operate a connected electronic circuit always efficiently and normally. The antenna device for supplying a predetermined electronic circuit with electromotive force based on the energy of electromagnetic waves received via the antenna comprises a load resistance conversion means for converting the load resistance of the electronic circuit from the viewpoint of the antenna into a predetermined value, and the load resistance conversion means supplies the electronic circuit with the maximum electromotive force.

Abstract: A barcode reading apparatus including a barcode reader (10) for reading a barcode; a reading incorrectness discriminating section (20) for discriminating whether or not the result of the reading of the barcode by the barcode reading section (10) is likely to be incorrect and a re-read indicating section (30) for indicating, if the result of the reading of the barcode is discriminated likely to be incorrect by the reading incorrectness discriminating section (20), that it is necessary to re-read the bar code by the barcode reader (10) so that a result of incorrectly reading of a barcode is prevented from being used in a POS (Point Of Sales) system or the like for the purpose of improving the reliability of results of reading of barcodes.

Abstract: A banknote container for automated teller machines includes a base, two mutually parallel side walls, rear wall, front wall, cover and pressure-exerting slide, arranged in the bottom container part such that it can be adjusted parallel to the side walls. Arranged on the pressure-exerting slide is a switch for controlling a display device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for providing an external electrical power supply to a proximity smart card for driving the internal electronics of the smart card. The external electrical power supply is separate from a power source of a smart card reader or an internal battery. The external power supply energizes the smart card by way of magnetic induction by radiating power over an electromagnetic link between the external power supply and the smart card.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enabling a first user to record in a computer system, using a business card of a second user, an electronic mail address of the second user, the business card including coded data indicative of the identity of the business card and of at least one reference point of the business card, the method including the steps of: receiving, in the computer system, indicating data from a sensing device regarding the identity of the business card and a position of the sensing device relative to the business card, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the business card, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data; identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data a request to record the electronic mail address of the second user; and recording, in the computer system at a location accessible to the first user, the electronic mail address of the second user.

Abstract: A bar code reader has an integrated scanning component module which is mountable on a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the module may include the digitizer/decoder electronics, enabling the module to be used with a generic PCB. In some embodiments, the module includes a high speed optical scanning arrangement having an optical element which extends longitudinally of a flexible member, secured at one end. In other embodiments, the invention extends to a hand-held optical scanner having a scanning assembly, detector and data transmission coupling all mounted to a common printed circuit board, preferably located within a manually-graspable handle. In yet a further embodiment, an abuse-detector or accelerometer is provided for determining when the device is exposed to deceleration above a predetermined limit, and optionally for automatically shutting down applications programs and for providing a black-box-record of a short time frame before the device was exposed to an unexpected shock.

Abstract: A multi-function network card comprises a universal serial bus (USB) interface. A HUB or control circuit is coupled to the USB interface, the HUB or control circuit includes pluralities of ports formed thereon for connecting computer periphery device. A function control circuits is connected to the ports for driving the computer periphery device and pluralities of media attached units respectively are connected to the function control circuit for connecting the computer periphery device. Pluralities of sensor are respectively coupled to the function control circuit or the pluralities of media attached units, wherein the pluralities of sensor may detect whether the computer periphery device is connected or not; and a power control means is connected to the USB interface by a first terminal and connected to the function control circuit by a second terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed are an optical smart card and an optical smart card reader, each including an optical interface for communicating information therebetween by way of an optical communication link.

Abstract: The IC card processor comprises an MPU (51) for access control on an IC (22) for holding card side security code and card information, a keyboard (58A) for input of apparatus side security code used in collation with card side security code, and a nonvolatile memory (59) for storing the apparatus side security code. The MPU (51) reads out the apparatus side security code from the nonvolatile memory (59) when referring to the card information, and issues it to the IC (22). The IC (22) collates the entered apparatus side security code and the held card side security code, and when matched, being set in accessible state from the MPU (51), the MPU (51) accesses and reads the card information, and processes it as specified.

Abstract: A hand-held bar code reader including a housing bounding an interior, a window, a generally planar printed circuit board mounted in the interior, and an optical scanning assembly mounted on the board and including a scanner for directing a light beam through the window at an acute angle relative to the board. A scanning element of the reader is manufactured by spacing a first and second support element apart by a gap bounded by edges of the support elements; injection molding a curable, elastomeric material in flowable form over the edges and into the gap; and allowing the curable, elastomeric material to cure and bond to the edges, and form a flexible hinge in the gap for enabling movement of the support elements relative to one another both away from and toward a stable rest initial position.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus for transferring a storage medium includes a holder for holding a storage medium, the holder being adapted to move between a first position for loading and unloading the storage medium and a second position for containing the storage medium on the chassis of the apparatus, a connector arranged in the holder and adapted to be connected to the terminal section of the storage medium when the holder is at the first position and a restriction member for restricting the movement of the holder from the first position to the second position until the connector is connected to the terminal section. With this arrangement, the terminal section of the storage medium and the connector can be reliably connected with each other.

Abstract: A color detecting sensor includes a light emitting element for emitting red light, a light emitting element for emitting green light, a light emitting element for emitting blue light, a light receiving element for receiving light emitted from each of the light emitting elements through an ink ribbon, and detecting device for detecting a color of the ink ribbon forming at least a colorless and transparent portion and the colorless and transparent portion based on an output signal of the light receiving element, the detecting device including a storage section for storing, as color reference data, the output signal of the light receiving element when the light emitting elements emit light through the colorless and transparent portion of the ink ribbon respectively, and a color deciding section for comparing, with the color reference data, the output signal of the light receiving element when the light emitting elements emit light through the color formed on the ink ribbon respectively, thereby deciding the colo

Abstract: A data reading apparatus, includes an apparatus connecting terminal to which an external apparatus is connected; a reader to read data information or directly information recorded in a recording medium; a first memory to store specific information to confirm whether or not specific data information or specific directory information is recorded in the recording medium; a judging section to compare the specific information with the data information or the directory information read from the recording medium, to judge whether or not the specific information conforms with the data information or the directory information, and to indicate a conforming case or a nonconforming case as a judgement result; and a controller to control a working mode such that a first working mode is conducted in the conforming case and a second working mode different from the first working mode is conducted in the nonconforming case when the data information recorded in the recording medium is handled from the external.