Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an associative data storage device for authentication of collectable objects is described. A non-volatile electronic data storage device is used in combination with at least one collectable object. The non-volatile electronic data storage device is detached from the collectable object and electronically configured to store at least one immutable digital image of at least one unique appearance characteristic of the collectable object. The data storage device is provided with tamper resistant visual markings that are associative with visual markings of the collectable object so as to provide association of the data storage device with the collectable object. The non-volatile electronic data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for a user to view one or more digital images of the unique appearance characteristics of the collectable object for authentication and identification of the collectable object.

Abstract: A collectable display panel device with data storage component is described. The device comprises at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. At least one display panel includes visual markings associative with at least one collectable object. A nonvolatile electronic data storage component is detachably stored on at least one display panel and includes associative visual markings of the visual markings of at least one display panel. In another embodiment, the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is non-detachably stored on at least one display panel. The nonvolatile electronic data storage component is configured to store at least one immutable digital picture image, at least in part, relating to the visual markings of at least one display panel, and the nonvolatile electronic data storage component is compatible and connectable to a computer system or equivalent system for operation.

Abstract: A protection, authentication, identification device for a physical object specimen is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one physical object specimen to provide protection and preservation of the physical object specimen. The holder is further formed with a holding area for the physical object specimen and to resist disassembly and separation with the physical object specimen, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device for a physical object specimen is further comprised of a nonvolatile electronic data storage device configured to store at least one digital image of the physical object specimen including sufficient detail to record at least one unique appearance characteristic of the physical object specimen. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device.

Abstract: An ergonomic portable telecommunication device that can be completely operated with a depressable trackball.

Abstract: An ergonomic personal telecommunication device that is of optimum size for user operation and manipulation allowing the user to operate the device as a telephony device or an electronic messaging device with one finger by using virtual function keys and buttons appearing at a function display.

Abstract: An apparatus that provides for the dialing of telephone numbers utilizing a limited number of keys such as only two keys. The apparatus provides for the creation of an internal telephone directory that includes telephone numbers and names that is also generated by only two keys. In addition, telephone numbers can be rapidly accessed from the telephone directory by the utilization of the two keys. Once these telephone numbers and names are accessed from the telephone directory, the two keys can be utilized to place a call to the accessed telephone number or to delete the entry from the telephone directory.