Abstract: A hand held stereoscopic system in which the focusing to the eye and image detector of images of near and distant objects are adjusted simultaneously by moving the objective lens system. Fine adjustments of the focus of images provided to the image detector are also performed automatically.

Abstract: A hand held stereoscopic system in which the focusing to the eye and CMOS photo array of near and distant objects is controlled simultaneously by moving the imaging system.

Abstract: A system is provided that allows a user to obtain money both under ATM and POS transactions. In the event of a denial of a transaction, a transaction is ended. At the time the transaction is ended, a screen provides information to the user both of the denial, and of the fact that the user could retry some other type of transaction, or could retry the same type transaction. The invention provides a more secure way of transmitting cash to a user than has been available in the past. Further, the system is better able to communicate with a potentially distracted user in a high stimulus environment such as a casino.