Abstract: A solderable flexible adhesive interposer having solderable contacts includes low-modulus-of-elasticity (i.e. molecularly flexible) conductive adhesive vias to which contacts of an electronic device, such as a semiconductor chip or die or other component, are connected. The flexible adhesive interposer substrate includes a sheet or layer of a molecularly flexible dielectric adhesive having via holes therein through which the flexible conductive adhesive vias reside. A thin layer of solderable metal, preferably a plating of gold or nickel-gold, on at least one exposed surface of the flexible conductive adhesive vias provides the solderable contacts connecting electrically to the conductive vias. The electronic device may be covered by a lid or by an encapsulant attached to the flexible adhesive interposer substrate and/or the electronic device.

Abstract: The voting apparatus, system and method of the invention provides at least two independently means for recording and counting votes, e.g., one associated with the voting apparatus and one separate therefrom. A preferred voting apparatus, system and method may provide triple data redundancy in that each vote is recorded by three independent and verifiable means: i.e. by recording in one or more electronic memory devices included in the voting machine and/or system, by recording in the memory of a smart card separate from the voting machine and/or system, and/or by a confirmatory printed record for each voter. The invention may utilize a voting session identifier to provide transparency of the vote and to maintain the anonymity of the votes and voters.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises at least two antenna loops disposed in two intersecting planes disposed at an angle to define a detection region in which the antenna loops transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals and through which an object may pass. Each antenna loop includes a portion disposed in each of the two planes, and the antenna loops overlap at least in part in each of the two planes. The antenna arrangement may be coupled to a processor and/or utilization system for cooperating therewith for performing a desired function.

Abstract: A system and method are useful for tracking two or more objects moving by separate transport paths to a destination and associating the objects at the destination. Object and check smart tags are associated respectively with each object to be tracked and with an associated check object. Each smart tag includes at least an electronic memory from which information man be transmitted and/or into which information may be stored. Smart tag control units (reader and/or writer) and antenna arrays along the transport path communicate with the smart tags and/or communicate directly or indirectly with one or more processors that process the information. Object and check smart tags are read and compared for matching the object and check object at the destination.

Abstract: An antenna array comprises a plurality of antenna loops disposed to define a portal or passageway or other detection region in which the plural antenna loops transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals. A processor coupled to the plural antenna loops processes at least the received signals and/or transmitted signals. The plural antennas may be arrayed in a rectangular array, on hanging flexible substrates or other suitable arrangement, and may be coupled to the processor by a filter or selective switch. The processor may be coupled to a utilization system for cooperating therewith for performing a desired function.

Abstract: Digitized signatures are recorded in respective digitized signature records. Each digitized signature record includes at least the position of each point of a signature in coordinates relative to a coordinate of a previous point thereof and time. Digitized signatures are identified, verified or authenticated by comparing characteristics thereof, may be indexed for facilitating comparison, may be utilized for network and Internet transactions, and may be converted to image format.

Abstract: An electronic circuit arrangement comprises a substrate having an electrical conductor thereon, wherein the electrical conductor includes two contacts spaced apart substantially a predetermined distance; an electronic jumper having two contacts spaced apart substantially the predetermined distance and respectively connected to the two contacts of the substrate; and an electronic device on the electronic circuit jumper and having two contacts respectively connected to the two contacts of the electronic circuit jumper.

Abstract: A system and method are useful for conducting an exhibition at which visitors visit a plurality of booths or stations. A smart tag issued each visitor includes at least an electronic memory from which information from the memory may be provided and/or information may be received and stored in the memory. Stored information may include visitor information, exhibitor information, visit information, product/service information and data items. Smart tag control units and antenna arrays at the stations communicate with the smart tags and communicate directly or indirectly with one or more processors that process the information.

Abstract: A system and method are useful for tracking an article at a plurality of stations. A smart tag is associated with each article to be tracked, e.g., by being attached to the article either directly or indirectly, e.g., to a container containing the article. The smart tag includes at least an electronic memory coupled to an antenna by which information from the memory may be transmitted and/or information may be received and stored in the memory. Smart tag control units and antenna at the stations communicate with the smart tags and communicate directly or indirectly with one or more processors that process the information.

Abstract: A method for reading ballots comprises reading/imaging each ballot transported on a transport path including reading/imaging orientation indicia and a jurisdiction identifier thereof and voting selections marked thereon; determining from the orientation indicia the orientation of each ballot; processing the jurisdiction identifier for each ballot for selecting a template; and recording the voting selections marked on each ballot in accordance with the selected template and the determined orientation of the ballot.

Abstract: Internet voting or other Internet transaction comprises transmitting three information packets via the Internet. At least one information packet includes an identifier that is authenticated, such as a key, a biometric digitized signature or other biometric identifier. Where an information packet may include transaction information in a predetermined form, information packets including information in another form may be processed separately.

Abstract: Digitized signatures are recorded in respective digitized signature records. Each digitized signature record includes at least the position of each point of a signature in coordinates relative to a coordinate of a previous point thereof and time. Digitized signatures are identified, verified or authenticated by comparing characteristics thereof, may be indexed for facilitating comparison, may be utilized for network and Internet transactions, and may be converted to image format.

Abstract: A fine-pitch flexible electrical connector includes a plurality of generally parallel metal conductors in a matrix of a molecularly flexible dielectric adhesive, and may be made in various sizes and thicknesses so as to be utilized as a connector, jumper, test membrane, interposer or other electrical connection structure providing connection between two or more electronic devices and/or substrates. The connector is made by providing a number of metal conductors disposed in relation to the dielectric adhesive, such as by lamination or aggregation, and then separating individual connectors therefrom by cutting, slicing and/or otherwise separating transversely to the longitudinal direction of the conductors.

Abstract: An electronic device includes electronic components, such as “flip chip” semiconductor devices, chip resistors, capacitors and other electronic components, mounted to and interconnected to a substrate by a flexible adhesive membrane having contact pads that have substantially the same pattern as those of the corresponding electronic components. The flexible adhesive membrane includes an insulating matrix and conductive pads therein that employ thermoplastic and thermosetting adhesives, and combinations thereof, each having a low modulus of elasticity. The flexible conductive adhesive employed for the conductive pads or features preferably has a lower flow index than does the flexible adhesive employed for the insulating matrix, whereby the conductive features penetrate the insulating adhesive during bonding to assure reliable interconnection.

Abstract: A low-modulus-of-elasticity flexible adhesive interposer substrate has high aspect ratio via conductors to which an electronic device, such as a semiconductor chip or die or other component, is attached, e.g., for a high density electronic package. A method for making the flexible adhesive interposer substrate includes etching a sheet of metal to form the high aspect ratio via conductors which are held in position by a sheet or layer of a molecularly flexible adhesive. The via conductors may be built up to even greater aspect ratio. Such flexible interposer may include high aspect ratio via conductors for a plurality of similar or different electronic devices.

Abstract: A machine readable ballot comprises a ballot sheet having a voting identifier including a representation of election jurisdiction information and a unique ballot identifier. A plurality of contest regions each have two or more mark spaces for making voting selections. The contest regions correspond to contests in the jurisdiction represented by the election jurisdiction information, and the representation of election jurisdiction information and the mark spaces are machine readable.

Abstract: A medication tracking and/or medical assistance device comprises an RFID tag coder for reading from and/or writing to an RFID tag. A processor and a memory process information read from an RFID tag to provide a reminder message based thereon by a visual and/or an audible reminder message.

Abstract: A voting apparatus, system and method may provide data redundancy in that each vote is recorded by two or more independent and verifiable means: i.e. by recording in one or more electronic memory devices included in the voting machine and/or system, and/or by recording in the memory of a smart card separate from the voting machine and/or system, and/or by a confirmatory printed record for each voter. The system may utilize a unique anonymous voting session identifier to maintain the anonymity of the votes and voters.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for registration comprises a computer and a server in communication via a network, an intranet and/or the Internet, means for entry of data into the computer, and a signature or biometric digitizer including coupling software for directly entering digitized signature or biometric data electronically into the computer. The data and digitized signature or biometric data are communicated to the server. The registration apparatus and method may be utilized for voter or other registration and/or another transaction.

Abstract: A method for storing information in a smart tag comprises providing a smart tag having a memory, the smart tag memory having a permanent number stored in a first portion thereof that cannot be changed, and having a second portion in which information can be stored; storing application specific information in the second portion of the smart tag memory; generating a relational check number representative of one of (a) the application specific information and (b) the application specific information and the permanent number; and storing the relational check number in the second portion of the smart tag memory.