Abstract: Provided is a system and method for authentication of collectable objects. A hi-resolution digital camera in communication with a nonvolatile data storage device having a data partition capable of being made immutable is provided. The nonvolatile data storage device is compatible with a computerized device, and the hi-resolution digital camera is operated to record at least one hi-resolution digital image of at least one unique appearance characteristic of a collectable object at an image resolution of at least 300 pixel dots per inch at 1:1 image scale. The at least one hi-resolution digital image is stored in the data partition of the nonvolatile data storage device, together with additional image data.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for authentication of collectable objects. A hi-resolution digital camera in communication with a nonvolatile data storage device having a data partition capable of being made immutable is provided. The nonvolatile data storage device is compatible with a computerized device, and the hi-resolution digital camera is operated to record at least one hi-resolution digital image of at least one unique appearance characteristic of a collectable object at an image resolution of at least 300 pixel dots per inch at 1:1 image scale. The at least one hi-resolution digital image is stored in the data partition of the nonvolatile data storage device, together with additional image data. A tamper-resistant marking associated with the collectable object is placed on the nonvolatile data storage device.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for authentication of collectable objects. A hi-resolution digital camera in communication with a nonvolatile data storage device having a data partition capable of being made immutable is provided. The nonvolatile data storage device is compatible with a computerized device, and the hi-resolution digital camera is operated to record at least one hi-resolution digital image of at least one unique appearance characteristic of a collectable object at an image resolution of at least 300 pixel dots per inch at 1:1 image scale. The at least one hi-resolution digital image is stored in the data partition of the nonvolatile data storage device, together with additional image data.

Abstract: Provided is a collectable display device, including at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. The display panel is configured to be connected or connectable to at least one auxiliary panel having visual markings relating to at least one collectable. The collectable display device also includes an electronic solid-state flash memory data storage device that is non-detachably secured to the auxiliary panel, and the solid-state flash memory device is having sufficient storage capacity to record and store at least one digital picture image associated with at least one appearance characteristic of at least one collectable object. In operation, the solid-state flash memory device is readable by an electronic device physically and electronically connected to the solid-state flash memory device. In some embodiments, the collectable object is a coin, a stamp, or a sports card, or the like.

Abstract: Provided is a collectable display device, including at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. The display panel is configured to be connected or connectable to at least one auxiliary panel having visual markings relating to at least one collectable. The collectable display device also includes an electronic solid-state flash memory data storage device that is non-detachably secured to the auxiliary panel, and the solid-state flash memory device is having sufficient storage capacity to record and store at least one digital picture image associated with at least one appearance characteristic of at least one collectable object. In operation, the solid-state flash memory device is readable by an electronic device physically and electronically connected to the solid-state flash memory device. In some embodiments, the collectable object is a coin, a stamp, or a sports card, or the like.

Abstract: Provided is a protection and identification device for collectable objects, comprising a bolder formed tor assembly with and to protect and preserve a collectable object. The bolder is bather formed so as to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object. An electronic solid-state flash memory data storage device is non-detachably secured to the protection and identification device and configured with sufficient storage capacity to record and store at feast one immutable digital picture image Chat is associated with at least one appearance characteristic of the collectable object. The digital picture image/s is readable and displayable by a standard computerized device connectable to the flash memory data storage device, in some embodiments, the collectable object is a coin.

Abstract: A protection, authentication, identification device for a collectable object is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of said collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device also comprises a data storage device which comprises data of at least one stored digital image of the collectable object. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device. And, the data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for display and inspection of the digital image of the collectable object by a user to aid the user in the authentication of the collectable object. In some embodiments, for example, the collectable object is a coin.

Abstract: An authentication and identification device for a collectable object is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object having certification authenticity, to provide protection and preservation of the collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object. The device also comprises a covert identification marking that provides a means for a user to view certification authenticity relating to the collectable object. The covert identification marking is nondetachably secured to the authentication and identification device, and, provides a means via a computerized device, for a user to verify certification authenticity and information relating to the collectable object.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a protection and authentication device for a collectable object is described. The protection, authentication device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of the collectable object. The holder is formed so as to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object. The holder further comprises a machine readable coded marking, such as a barcode that is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication device. The coded marking, comprises a cryptographic protocol means for a user to view at least one digital image of the collectable object via a standard computer system to aid the user in the authentication of the collectable object. The digital image may be stored at a predetermined remote database.

Abstract: A space-efficient ergonomic telephony keypad is described which comprises three separate groups of four buttons collectively capable of performing twelve distinct electronic switch operations. Each button is formed for tactile operation. Each group has the four buttons positioned about equally around an imaginary central axis. And, each group of four buttons is positionally rotated about 45 degrees relative to the positioning of an adjacent group of four buttons.

Abstract: A protection, authentication, identification device for a collectable object is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of said collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device also comprises a data storage device which comprises data of at least one stored digital image of the collectable object. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device. And, the data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for display and inspection of the digital image of the collectable object by a user to aid the user in the authentication of the collectable object. In some embodiments, for example, the collectable object is a coin.

Abstract: A protection and authentication device for trading collectable objects is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of the collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object, once it is assembled. A protection and authentication device for trading collectable objects also comprises a data storage device comprising data including at least one descriptor that identifies at least in part, at least one collectable object, and further comprises at least one electronic link that can fetch a predetermined external database that stores at least one digital image of at least one collectable object. The digital image may assist a user in the authentication of the collectable object, and may facilitate the ability of a user to trade the collectable object over a network such as the Internet.

Abstract: A collectable display panel and data storage device is described. The invention involves at least one display panel that is formed for housing and displaying at least one collectable object, such as a coin. The display panel has associative visual markings for one or more collectable objects. A data storage device has associative visual markings with at least one display panel, and comprises data related to one or more collectable objects that are housed in the display panel. The data storage device is stored in the display panel, and is compatible with a standard computer system. Thus, it is connectable, directly or indirectly to a computer system or equivalent system by wired or wireless means. In one embodiment of the present invention, the collectable object is a coin.

Abstract: A data storage device for use in combination with at least one collectable object is described. The data storage device is formed detached from the collectable object. The collectable object is provided with tamper resistant visual markings. And, the data storage device is provided with tamper resistant visual markings associative with the visual markings of the collectable object so as to provide association of the data storage device with the collectable object. The data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system to provide a user with at least one predetermined characteristic of the collectable object with or without an external database.

Abstract: A computer and mobile communication system for performing wireless telephone, personal organizer and/or schedule alert functions is provided. The system may have a wireless handset for recording and playing messages, and for performing scheduling functions. The computer may be located in a base station with a common housing which contains a cradle to provide a conduit for exchange of information between the computer and the handset, as well as the circuitry to charge a battery in the handset. The handset may be switched between a telephone mode and a personal organizer mode by opening and closing a protective cover. A method of operating the system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compact, ergonomic telephony keypad is described which comprises three principle buttons capable of performing twelve distinct electronic switch operations. The three principle buttons are positioned in a group comprising a telephony keypad with each button formed for tactile manipulation to achieve four of the twelve switch operations. Each button also has four tactile depressible areas positioned thereon around an imaginary central axis. The four tactile depressible areas are spaced about equally apart around the imaginary central axis of each of the principle buttons. And, the three principle buttons are spaced apart and positioned relative to each other so as to substantially maximize the spacing of the twelve depressible areas, while, substantially minimizing the spacing of the principle buttons.

Abstract: A computer monitor and computer system are described having multiple integrated display screens to allow for multi-tasking without any overlapping of images. The computer monitor includes a primary display platform, having a monitor screen, and at least one auxiliary display platform electrically and physically connected with said primary display platform. A hinge allows the display platforms to rotate relative to one another. The auxiliary display platform can rotate to a dosed position, covering the monitor screens of both display platforms. An activation/deactivation mechanism may be included on the monitor so that rotation to a closed position can deactivate the display monitors and rotation to an opened position can enliven the display monitors.

Abstract: A device for the display and preservation of a coin is described, the device comprises a coin housing and a display board. The coin housing comprises at least two, substantially transparent interconnecting members formed to house a coin therein with a substantially air-tight encapsulation. The coin housing further has a periphery formed with at least a portion thereof having a flange. The periphery has predetermined outer dimensions. The display board has a cavity formed therein and the cavity is formed through the display board having a periphery formed to accommodate the periphery of the coin housing to receive and secure the coin housing therein. The flange is further formed so as to prevent the coin housing from being pushed fully through the cavity of the display board.