Abstract: A system for personalizing and issuing identity documents such as national ID cards, drivers licenses and the like, and booklets such as passports and the like, at a location remote from a central issuing agency. The system permits remote personalization and issuance of documents under mobile conditions while ensuring the security and integrity of the issuance process. The system operates under local control by an operator, but requires authorization from a remote agency prior to any personalization procedures or document issuance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic security device for automated teller machines and a card reader driver including such device. This electronic device comprises an optoelectronic sensing barrier transversely aligned to the card-in/card-out passage, an electronic circuit which is connected to said sensing barrier, a comparator and timers. The device further includes one or more emergency or alarm signal outputs responsive to the insertion of foreign bodies which, when inserted in the passage, pass through the sensing barrier.

Abstract: An optical code reading system and method are provided for reading optical codes imprinted or displayed on, or behind, reflective surfaces. The system includes an extended light source, including one of a backlight assembly and a frontlight assembly, emitting an extended-beam light for directly illuminating an optical code, at least one image sensor for sensing light reflected by the optical code and generating signals related to at least one image of the optical code, and at least one processor for processing at least a portion of the signals, generating a decodable image corresponding to the signals, and decoding at least a portion of the decodable image.

Abstract: An IC card having high reliability, which is not only in that printing can be surely conducted with respect to the reversible display layer provided on the surface of the card substrate, but also in that the IC chip is surely protected by the reinforcing sheet. An IC card which has: an IC module (1) including an IC chip (14) mounted on an insulating substrate (11), and a reinforcing sheet (16) provided over the IC chip (14) through a sealing resin (15) for sealing the IC chip (14); a card substrate (2) comprised of a resin for sealing the IC module (1); and a reversible recording layer (3) provided on at least one surface of the card substrate (2), wherein reinforcing film patterns (13), (13?) having openings (13a), (13a?) which expose the IC chip (14) mounted portion are provided on at least one of the IC chip (14) mounted surface and the non-mounted surface of the insulating substrate (11).

Abstract: A high gain, low signal-to-noise, transimpedance amplifier is prevented from saturation even in the presence of bright sunlight by an offset adjustment circuit utilizing a field effect transistor as a variable resistor.

Abstract: A detector (10) for detecting an object (42) in a media item (40), such as a check or banknote is described. The detector (10) comprises first electrically conducting means (14), such as a roller, disposed on one side of a media path (32); second electrically conducting means (16), such as another roller, disposed on an opposing side of the media path (32); insulating means (30a,b) for electrically insulating the first and second conducting means (14,16); and impedance measuring means (38) for measuring the impedance between the first and second electrically conducting means (14,16). By measuring the impedance between the conducting means (14,16) it is possible to determine if an electrically conducting object (42) is being carried by a media item (40).

Abstract: Light sensitive materials applied in shipping materials, including security seals and tear tape, for authentication, discrimination and recognition of items.

Abstract: A reject cassette can commonly receive and separately store both diverted and retracted currency notes. The reject cassette includes a diverted note storage area and a retracted note storage area. The diverted note storage area receives notes deemed unpresentable to a customer. The retracted note storage area receives previously presented notes that were left by a customer. A movable partition directs the notes to the appropriate storage area.

Abstract: A memory device. The memory device includes a substrate and an array of nanocrystals formed proximate to the substrate. The array of nanocrystals is electrically insulated to hold charge carriers therein. A presence of charge carriers within the array of nanocrystals represents a first logic state of the memory device. An absence of the charge carriers within the array of nanocrystals represents a second logic state of the memory device. The presence and the absence of the charge carriers is determinable via directing a beam of photons onto the array of nanocrystals and sensing an optical response.

Abstract: A card reader which reads or writes data from or to a card inserted through a card insertion port into a card reader body via a card transport path is described the card reader comprises a shutter provided near the card insertion port to open or close the card transport path. A first detector is provided for detecting the card inserted therein near a first end of the card insertion port. A sensor is provided for detecting a change in the first detector. A locking member of the card reader is capable of switching positions of the shutter between an open-position and a close-and-lock position. A controller is provided for controlling switching positions of the locking member between the open position and the close-and-lock position of the shutter.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system captures and processes multiple images of at least a portion of a surface of a component in the automated identification system in response to a trigger signal communicated from a triggering device configured to sense a location of the component. Various embodiments of the invention include multiple sources for capturing images, and/or multiple user-specified schemes for effectively extending the field of view of the image system along the axis of component travel in the automated identification system.

Abstract: A computing device having a graphical interface system for navigating computer programs is provided. The system includes a navigation display showing an organizational model of a computer program that is formed by concentric rings representing levels of options within the computer program. At least one of the rings is an active ring, which is emphasized to show selectable options. The options represent either categories of other options or features of the computer program. The options may be represented by icons or words. A method for navigating a computer program using the organizational model includes using a graphical user interface to select options on an active ring. Selecting a category option activates an inner ring that displays options related to the previously selected option on the next higher ring. The user continues navigating through inner rings until a feature option is selected, which invokes a feature of the computer program.

Abstract: A system for bar code error detection in large volume mailings against a print run which prints the bar code on a mail piece. The system checks the print quality of the bar code and compares it with pre-selected standards. The bar code is then decoded, and compared to a database in the computer to confirm that the bar code is valid. The system then prints out a report to certify the sampling, comparisons and error rate for all verification tests. The report may be used by the United States Post Office to expedite bulk mailing by a direct mailer.

Abstract: A card with a core and at least one chip incorporated into the core, characterised in that at least 5% of at least one main surface are covered by a seal, the chip is covered on both main surfaces with a seal or a plastics layer and a recess of the core and/or a seal exhibit fine structures, is distinguished by elevated anti-counterfeiting security and very good durability.

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system for guiding a vehicle to a preselected destination by continually communicating the heading direction to be followed regardless of any detours away from a direct heading. In one embodiment, a two phase system is provided to initially guide the vehicle to a zonal area containing the destination, and in the second phase, guiding the vehicle, by communicating local information, directly to a specific destination within said zonal area. The system can employ bar coded signs being read by a remote reader on the vehicle to obtain detailed information concerning the vehicle location, the streets-roads in the vicinity of each sign, traffic control information, parking and fuel availability, and specific street-road address information.

Abstract: Techniques for distributed production control include tagging unfinished products with electronically accessible production information that identifies aspects in which the products are to be produced differently. The production information is used to control an aspect of the production of a given product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tire marking system for marking tire identification information onto tires based on tire information in each of bar code labels adhered to the tires. The tire marking system includes a database server which includes a first database containing data of tire production plan information including tire quantity information and data of tire identification information, and a second database containing data for managing whether marking of the tire identification information is performed onto the tires. The tire marking system further includes client computers connected to the database server via communication media, and a image reading device and a tire marking device which are connected to each of the client computers. When the tire marking device completes the marking, in the second database of the database server, data of the marked tire identification information is updated to indicate that the marking is completed.

Abstract: A code reader has a predetermined guide groove and is configured to optically read an optically readable code from a predetermined side of a card type recording medium in which data is recorded as the optically readable code along the side, when the card type recording medium is abutted on the guide groove and is manually moved in a side direction along the guide groove. The code reader comprises an image input section configured to pick up an image of a moving code and process the image, and a data read section configured to read the data from the image which includes the code and is output from the image input section. A moving direction of the card type recording medium has a predetermined relation with characteristics concerning the image input section.

Abstract: An electronic trash disposal unit comprises a control unit which scans and identifies disposed items to store them in an appropriate recycling bin. The unit is connectable to a communication network which updates a central database with the contents of each unit. The unit initiates a reorder instruction to suppliers.

Abstract: The aim of this invention is to propose a portable information carrier equipped with a transponder capable of being activated and deactivated during the use of said information carrier without having recourse to a specific device for actuation.