Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless protocol adapter assembly for diagnostics, analysis, and monitoring. The wireless protocol adapter assembly provides a common connection interface between a sealed common electronics package and a plurality of vehicle connectors that access a plurality of vehicle networks respectively for translating and transferring signals between the plurality of in-vehicle networks and a host computer. The common connection interface allows the vehicle connector compatible with a particular vehicle type to be coupled to the common electronics package. The common electronics package can recognizes when it is connected to a vehicle network running a particular protocol and automatically switch to that protocol. A wireless protocol adapter board having a standard connection pinning arrangement allows wireless links to be changed or altered as wireless standards change and evolve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless protocol adapter assembly for diagnostics, analysis, and monitoring. The wireless protocol adapter assembly provides a common connection interface between a sealed common electronics package and a plurality of vehicle connectors that access a plurality of vehicle networks respectively for translating and transferring signals between the plurality of in-vehicle networks and a host computer. The common connection interface allows the vehicle connector compatible with a particular vehicle type to be coupled to the common electronics package. The common electronics package can recognizes when it is connected to a vehicle network running a particular protocol and automatically switch to that protocol. A wireless protocol adapter board having a standard connection pinning arrangement allows wireless links to be changed or altered as wireless standards change and evolve.

Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.

Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer including a vehicle connector, a common connector plate, and a common electronics package. The vehicle connector is interfaced with the vehicle network. The common connector plate is interfaced with the vehicle connector. The common electronics package is interfaced with the common connector plate, and wirelessly transmits the diagnostic signals from the vehicle network to the computer.

Abstract: The invention is an improved protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks for diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The invention has a pass through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs) indicate the pass through feature is in operation. LEDs also indicate activity on the on the RS232 bus between the adapter and a PC. Single color and multiple color emitting LEDs indicate a program is being executed and identify the program that is being executed. The protocol adapter supports RP1202 and RP1210, J1708 and J1939 and J1939 Transport Layer. The improved protocol adapter has a Real Time Clock, Standard COMM port connection, 7–32 Volt Supply and is CE compliant. The adapter can be used wirelessly.

Abstract: Ticket sets having a value part with a predetermined value and identification code. The tickets have a chance game part which is played for variable winnings identified by code. The value part is preferably removable to allow non-purchasers to participate in the chance game without cost, to meet gaming laws. The sets have variable frequency advertising messages from plural advertisers to meet varying budgets. A cooperative trading forum, such as a web site, allows purchasers to select from products or services from plural merchants and/or participate in an auction. The ticket values can be banked by registration so that a purchaser can aggregate or select different value entries associated with different tickets. Purchaser registration qualifies a purchaser for added incentives, such as a sweepstakes that is cooperatively funded by participating merchants. A checkout code may be provided that provides potential added discounts at checkout. Related methods are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods involving producing and distributing chance tickets, such as pull-tab tickets, scratch-off tickets, and folded tickets which have symbol sets used to determine whether the ticket has a winning symbol set or sets versus non-winning symbol set or sets. The chance tickets are produced in sets which have advertising sections thereon which vary from ticket to ticket. The advertiser placing the advertising section on the tickets can choose the specific frequency of advertiser's message and the frequency may vary from advertiser to advertiser within a set. Also described are groups of chance tickets that each include at least one set of chance tickets. The advertising on chance tickets within one group vary from those of another group depending on the area of distribution.

Abstract: A protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks that provides diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The protocol adapter has a pass-through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs) indicate the pass through feature is in operation. LEDs also indicate activity on the RS232 bus between the adapter and a PC. Single color and multiple color emitting LEDs indicate a program is being executed and identify the program that is being executed. The protocol adapter supports RP1202 and RP1210, J1708 and J1939 and J1939 Transport Layer. The protocol adapter has a Real Time Clock, Standard COMM port connection, 7-32 Volt Supply and is CE compliant. The adapter can be used wirelessly.

Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.

Abstract: An apparatus for in-vehicle electronic control module (ECM) development in which network protocol control parameters are varied. The apparatus includes an adapter, which consists of a microprocessor subassembly and an interface subassembly, and computer based (client) software with two parts: the host communication level and the API (DLL). The apparatus provides a “pass-through” interface such that various compliant applications from various developers can use a common adapter. The apparatus provides a “pass-through” interface such that all compliant adapters from various developers can use any of the unique developer applications. This makes all compliant software applications and hardware interface adapters interchangeable.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods involving producing and distributing chance tickets, such as pull-tab tickets, scratch-off tickets, and folded tickets which have symbol sets used to determine whether the ticket has a winning symbol set or sets versus non-winning symbol set or sets. The chance tickets are produced in sets which have advertising sections thereon which vary from ticket to ticket. The advertiser placing the advertising section on the tickets can choose the specific frequency of advertiser's message and the frequency may vary from advertiser to advertiser within a set. Also described are groups of chance tickets that each include at least one set of chance tickets. The advertising on chance tickets within one group vary from those of another group depending on the area of distribution.

Abstract: The invention is an improved protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks for diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The invention has a pass through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs) indicate the pass through feature is in operation. LEDs also indicate activity on the on the RS232 bus between the adapter and a PC. Single color and multiple color emitting LEDs indicate a program is being executed and identify the program that is being executed. The protocol adapter supports RP1202 and RP1210, J1708 and J1939 and J1939 Transport Layer. The improved protocol adapter has a Real Time Clock, Standard COMM port connection, 7-32 Volt Supply and is CE compliant. The adapter can be used wirelessly.

Abstract: A method of conducting a lottery game by a master game sponsor comprises the steps of producing a plurality of lottery ticket game sets making up one master game, the game sets comprising a plurality of lottery tickets with hidden indicia, the tickets having a tab that can be torn free to reveal the hidden indicia setting forth that some of the tickets entitle the purchaser to instant winnings and/or eligibility for a constant value jackpot associated with the master game, selling game sets from a single master game to vendors who may in turn sell the individual lottery tickets from the game sets, and receiving jackpot tickets and randomly selecting a jackpot winner from those jackpot tickets received and distributing the jackpot prize to the jackpot winner.

Abstract: A method of conducting a lottery game by a master game sponsor comprises the steps of producing a plurality of lottery ticket game sets making up one master game, the games sets comprising a plurality of lottery tickets with hidden indicia, the tickets having a tab that can be torn free to reveal the hidden indicia setting forth that some of the tickets entitle the purchaser to instant winnings and/or eligibility for a constant value jackpot associated with the master game, selling game sets from a single master game to vendors who may in turn sell the individual lottery tickets from the game sets, and receiving jackpot tickets and randomly selecting a jackpot winner from those jackpot tickets received and distributing the jackpot prize to the jackpot winner.

Abstract: A value stamp promotion kit comprises a plurality of value stamps and at least one value book to which the stamps can be affixed. The value stamps are packaged in a break-open ticked having a tab removable by tearing it away from the ticket and having an adhesive thereon enabling it to be affixed to the value book.

Abstract: In a method for conducting a lottery game having a plurality of ticket sets, a master party sells the ticket sets to organizations. Each organization sells tickets from ticket sets to customers. Each ticket has hidden indicia which, when revealed, may entitile a customer to instant winnings paid by the organization that sold the ticket and/or may entitle the customer to eligibility for a sweepstakes prize. The sweepstakes prize is funded by the master party from proceeds of ticket set sales to organizations.

Abstract: A game package comprises a lottery ticket set, a plastic or glass bowl or container for holding the entire lottery ticket set and having an opening to accommodate most human hands, a lid for the bowl and a tamper proof seal comprising a tape with an adhesive backing that cannot be removed from the bowl and cover once applied without the use of a solvent.

Abstract: A bonded lottery stamp ticket book having a plurality of stiff tickets secured to each other, each ticket having a first layer, the first layer having an upper surface and a binding region, the upper surface having indicia, the indicia being numbers, letters, symbols, figures or combinations thereof. Each ticket also has a second layer wherein the second layer has a border, a tab and a lower surface. The lower surface of the second layer is attached to the upper surface of the first layer at the border. The tab is frangibly attached to the border covering the indicia so that opening the tab reveals the indicia. The tickets are stacked upon and bonded to each other at the binding region to form the ticket book. The tickets are sufficiently flexible so that each ticket may be bent away from adjacent tickets.