Abstract: A system and method for delivering electronic messages automatically to transaction cards. The transaction cards are capable of rendering electronic messages from a server using a transaction activated connection. This system can be used to automatically deliver user specific information such as calendar, reminder, or e-mail information to a person scanning their card in, for example, a building where scanning a badge is required to enter the building. Alternatively, the system can be used to automatically deliver public information to a user such as advertisements to a render-capable transaction card which includes, for example, a calling card, a credit card, or a public transportation access card.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering electronic messages automatically to transaction cards. The transaction cards are capable of rendering electronic messages from a server using a transaction activated connection. This system can be used to automatically deliver user specific information such as calendar, reminder, or e-mail information to a person scanning their card in, for example, a building where scanning a badge is required to enter the building. Alternatively, the system can be used to automatically deliver public information to a user such as advertisements to a render-capable transaction card which includes, for example, a calling card, a credit card, or a public transportation access card.

Abstract: A three-dimensional capacitor structure has a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer disposed above the first conductive layer, and a plug layer disposed therebetween. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of grid units arranged in a matrix, where in odd rows of the matrix, a first conductive grid is located in each odd column, and a first circular hole is located in each even column. Additionally, a first conductive island is located within each first circular hole. The pattern of the second conductive grids, the second circular holes, and the second conductive island of the second conductive layer is mismatched with that of the first conductive layer. The plug layer has a plurality of plugs disposed in between each first conductive island and each second conductive grid, and in between each first conductive grid and each second conductive island.

Abstract: A keypad assembly including a substrate, a metal layer, a patterned light-shielding layer, a light-transparent material layer and a keypad circuit module is provided. Said substrate has a first surface and a second surface and the metal layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. In addition, the patterned light-shielding layer is disposed on the metal layer to define a light-transparent area and a light-shielding area, wherein the patterned light-shielding layer corresponds to the light-transparent area. In the meantime, the light-transparent material layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and corresponds to the light-transparent area. Further, the keypad circuit module is disposed on the patterned light-shielding layer.

Abstract: A three-dimensional capacitor structure has a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer disposed above the first conductive layer, and a plug layer disposed therebetween. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of grid units arranged in a matrix, where in odd rows of the matrix, a first conductive grid is located in each odd column, and a first circular hole is located in each even column. Additionally, a first conductive island is located within each first circular hole. The pattern of the second conductive grids, the second circular holes, and the second conductive island of the second conductive layer is mismatched with that of the first conductive layer. The plug layer has a plurality of plugs disposed in between each first conductive island and each second conductive grid, and in between each first conductive grid and each second conductive island.

Abstract: A keypad assembly including a substrate, a metal layer, a patterned light-shielding layer, a light-transparent material layer and a keypad circuit module is provided. Said substrate has a first surface and a second surface and the metal layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. In addition, the patterned light-shielding layer is disposed on the metal layer to define a light-transparent area and a light-shielding area, wherein the patterned light-shielding layer corresponds to the light-transparent area. In the meantime, the light-transparent material layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and corresponds to the light-transparent area. Further, the keypad circuit module is disposed on the patterned light-shielding layer.

Abstract: A tool box includes a housing having a number of orifices formed in an upper wall, and a carrier slidably received in the housing and having a number of socket openings for receiving tool members. The carrier is slidable relative to the housing for selectively moving the tool members in and out of the housing. A spring member may be engaged between the housing and the carrier, for biasing the carrier to move the tool members out of the housing. The carrier includes a bore for slidably receiving a guide post of the housing, and for guiding the carrier to move up and down relative to the housing. An anchoring device may anchor the carrier to the housing at the inwardly storing position.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a keypad is provided. First, a patterned metallic sheet is provided. This patterned metallic sheet has a front surface and a rear surface and includes a plurality of key units that can be operated independently. These key units have a plurality of hollow structures thereon. Then, an adhesion-enhancing layer is formed on the rear surface of the patterned metallic sheet. Next, a color layer is formed on the adhesion-enhancing layer. A protruding point layer is formed on the adhesion-enhancing layer to cover the color layer. The protruding point layer has a plurality of protruding points that correspond to the positions of the key units. Finally, a light emitting device layer is disposed on the protruding point layer. The keypad manufactured according the disclosed method has a better light transmitting uniformity.

Abstract: An injection molding process for fabricating an in-mold decoration is provided. The process includes the following steps. First, a plastic substrate is provided. Then, an ink pattern is formed on the plastic substrate. A pre-forming process is carried out on the plastic substrate. A trimming process is performed to cut the plastic substrate into a plurality of fashioned units. A resin injection process is performed to coat a plastic layer over the ink pattern on each fashioned unit. A hardening layer is formed over each fashioned unit to cover the surface of each fashioned unit, which is far away from the ink pattern.

Abstract: An In-Mold Decoration process has the following steps. A plastic film is provided. A hardening layer is formed under the plastic film. A metal film is formed under the hardening layer. A colored ink layer is coated under the metal film and is then baked. An appliqué, after being colored-ink coated, is preformed into a desired shape by heat and pressure. The preformed appliqué is then precisely trimmed. The appliqué is inserted into the mold cavity and a compatible material is injection molded behind the appliqué. A finished IMD product with metallic appearance is presented.

Abstract: An In-Mold Decoration process has the following steps. A plastic film is provided. The plastic film is preformed into a desired shape by heat and pressure. A metal film is formed under the plastic film. A colored ink layer is coated under the metal film and is then baked. The appliqué is inserted into a mold cavity and compatible material is injection molded behind the appliqué. A finished IMD product with a metal-like appearance is presented.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a keypad is provided. First, a patterned thin plastic sheet, which includes a first surface and a second surface, is provided. A plurality of touch buttons which can be operated independently are included. The touch buttons have a plurality of hollow patterned structures on them. Later, a metal layer is formed on the first surface of the patterned thin plastic sheet and on the sidewalls of the hollow patterned structures. Thereafter, an adhesion enhancing layer is added onto to the second surface of the patterned thin plastic sheet. Later, a colored layer is formed on the adhesion enhancing layer. Finally, a protruding point layer is formed on the adhesion enhancing layer, and is covering the colored layer. The protruding point layer has a plurality of protruding points with positions corresponding to the touch buttons respectively.

Abstract: An in-mold decoration fabrication of injection molding is provided as follows. First, a plastic substrate is provided and a mask is disposed on the plastic substrate. A patterned metal film is formed on a surface of the plastic substrate without covering the mask. After the mask is removed, an ink pattern is formed selectively on the patterned metal film. Then, a plurality of forming units on the plastic substrate are preformed and separated to each other by trimming the plastic substrate. Finally, a step of resin injection is provided to cover the patterned metal film, ink pattern of each of the forming units and the exposed surface thereof.

Abstract: An in-mold decoration fabrication of injection molding is provided as following: first, a plastic substrate is provided to perform a step of forming to form a geometric shape and/or 3D shape of a specific product on the plastic substrate; second, a patterned metal film is formed on the geometric shape of the specific product, and then an ink pattern is further formed on the patterned metal film selectively; next, a step of trimming is provided to cut the plastic substrate into a plurality of forming units; finally, a step of resin injection is provided to cover the patterned metal film, ink pattern of each of the forming units and the exposed surface thereof.

Abstract: A system, method and program product uses tags as markers for incorporating local content in a communications stream, e.g., TV broadcast, cable transmission. A transmitter generates a communication stream including program content for transmission to a receiver. The transmitter includes an authoring tool for generating two types of tags for incorporation into the program content. The receiver captures the program content and stores the tags in tables. One type of tag initiates local action in the program content in the communication stream. A second type of tag is capable of modifying the first type of tag in the tables. When the time for a local action according to a first type of tag is detected, the program content is interrupted by splicing or inserting the local content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sensing the range of objects captured by an image or video camera using active illumination from a computer display. This method can be used to aid in vision based segmentation of objects. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, we compute the difference between two consecutive digital images of a scene captured using a single camera located next to a display, and using the display's brightness as an active source of lighting. For example, the first image could be captured with the display set to a white background, whereas the second image could have the display set to a black background. The display's light reflected back to the camera and, consequently, the two consecutive images' difference, will depend on the intensity of the display illumination, the ambient room light, the reflectivity of objects in the scene, and the distance of these objects from the display and the camera.

Abstract: The present application advantageously provides at least one keyway in a lock core that poses tremendous difficulty for a lock breaker by not allowing the lock breaker to see all of the pin tumblers in the keyway. The keyway according to a preferred embodiment of the present application comprises two helical keyways oppositely extending along a longitudinal axis of the lock core and formed of rectangular cross section. The present application further comprises an accompanying helical key having at least one helical key blade for fitting into the keyway having a corresponding helical shape to turn the core and open the lock.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for training a computer system to recognize specific actions of a user. This may include displaying an image of a user within a window on a screen. The window includes a target area. This may also include associating a first computer event with a first user action displayed in the target area and storing information in a memory device such that the first user action is associated with the first computer event.

Abstract: A driving tool member includes a driving shank having one or more blades each having one or more engaging surfaces, for engaging into and for driving driven members. For example, the driving shank may include a conventional flat blade or head, or a Phillips head, or a driving member having four engaging surfaces. The driving shank includes a number of projections extended outwardly from the engaging surfaces of the blades, to form a number of recesses between the projections, and to form a serrated anti-slip structure, to solidly engage with the driven members, and to prevent the driving shank from slipping relative to the driven members.

Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides at least one keyway in a lock core that poses tremendous difficulty for a lock breaker by not allowing the lock breaker to see all of the pin tumblers in the keyway. The keyway according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises two helical keyways oppositely extending along a longitudinal axis of the lock core and formed of rectangular cross section. The present invention further comprises an accompanying helical key having at least one helical key blade for fitting into the keyway having a corresponding helical shape to turn the core and open the lock.