Abstract: A cosmetic applicator, comprising a sponge to absorb substance and prevent leakage thereof is provided herein. The sponge having an elastic open-cell of a three-dimensional membrane structure of elastic polymer and is double over molded in combination with the rigid plastic base. The sponge has predefined density enabling to absorb the substance and skin surface having predefined thickness to prevent a spontaneous release of the substance. The substance may be squeezed out of the sponge only when applying pressure on the sponge. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is integrated to the rigid plastic base to allow information related storage.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator, comprising a sponge to absorb substance and prevent leakage thereof is provided herein. The sponge having an elastic open-cell of a three-dimensional membrane structure of elastic polymer and is double over molded in combination with the rigid plastic base. The sponge has predefined density enabling to absorb the substance and skin surface having predefined thickness to prevent a spontaneous release of the substance. The substance may be squeezed out of the sponge only when applying pressure on the sponge. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is integrated to the rigid plastic base to allow information related storage.

Abstract: A skin care device comprising a handle and swappable heads connected via a magnetic drive. Avoidance of a mechanical coupling between the handle and the head enhances safety. The magnetic power is converted to electrical power to operate the LEDs and anything else needing electrical power as well as mechanical forces releasing therapeutic cream upon the consumer's skin. The device may further apply RF to the skin for complementary treatment. Using the magnetic drives allows the transfer of power without using serrated gears and because there are no electrical connectors allows using swappable heads on the same handle in humid or wet conditions. The handle is charged inductively.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator, comprising a sponge to absorb substance and prevent leakage thereof is provided herein. The sponge having an elastic open-cell of a three-dimensional membrane structure of elastic polymer and is double over molded in combination with the rigid plastic base. The sponge has predefined density enabling to absorb the substance and skin surface having predefined thickness to prevent a spontaneous release of the substance. The substance may be squeezed out of the sponge only when applying pressure on the sponge.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for optically reading test devices having an identification data zone associated with the test device and test zone arranged to receive a sample. The apparatus comprises an optical sensing module, an image processing module coupled to the optical sensing module, a control module coupled to the optical sensing module and to the image-processing module. The optical sensing module is arranged to sense both the test zone and the identification data zone and deliver the sensed data to the image processing module responsive to the control module. Further, the image-processing unit is arranged to perform image processing on the sensed data from the test zone and from the identification data zone and further determine the sample according to the sensed data from the test zone in view of the sensed data from the identification data zone responsive to the control unit.

Abstract: A skin care device comprising a handle and swappable heads connected via a magnetic drive. Avoidance of a mechanical coupling between the handle and the head enhances safety. The magnetic power is converted to electrical power to operate the LEDs and anything else needing electrical power as well as mechanical forces releasing therapeutic cream upon the consumer's skin. The device may further apply RF to the skin for complementary treatment. Using the magnetic drives allows the transfer of power without using serrated gears and because there are no electrical connectors allows using swappable heads on the same handle in humid or wet conditions. The handle is charged inductively.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuit (IC) with an antenna embedded within the package of the IC. Thus, the RFID IC is a standalone identifying device that may be easily attached to a PCB in any currently available attaching process. There is also provided a method of tagging a PCB. The method comprises attaching a master RFID IC with an antenna embedded within the IC package on a predefined location on a printed circuit card; delivering the information stored on plurality of slave RFID ICs on the same printed circuit board to the master RFID IC; and reading from the predefined location of the master RFID IC data pertaining to each slave RFID IC.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for optically reading test kits having an identification data zone associated with the test kit and test zone arranged to receive a test substance. The apparatus comprises an optical sensing module, an image-processing module coupled to the optical sensing module, a control module coupled to the optical sensing module and to the image-processing module. The optical sensing module is arranged to sense both the test zone and the identification data zone and deliver the sensed data to the image processing module responsive to the control module. Further, the image-processing unit is arranged to perform image processing on the sensed data from the test zone and from the identification data zone and further determine the test substance according to the sensed data from the test zone in view of the sensed data from the identification data zone responsive to the control unit.

Abstract: The present invention is an easy to use digital personal multimedia player which does not rely on importing files from an external source for its operation. The device allows users to purchase memory units containing media files and then obtain activation keys which make a given number of these files available for playing. The first embodiment is designed to be fully operated by small children. The device contains a large number of media files and the child can play a particular media file using the activation key. The second embodiment is designed for the use of adults. The key enables the user to play media files from the loaded list of files for a given amount of time. For its operation the activation key may connect the device physically, communicate with it via wireless means or connect to the device's remote control.

Abstract: The present invention is an easy to use digital personal multimedia interface device or media player device. The device allows users to purchase memory units containing media files and then obtain activation keys which make a given number of these files available for playing. Alternatively, the device allows users to activate files from a remote source using activation keys. The first embodiment is designed to be fully operated by young children, and allows access to a large number of media files; the child can play a particular media file using the activation key. The second embodiment is designed for the use of adults. The key enables the user to play media files from the list of available files for a given amount of time. For its operation the activation key may connect the device physically, communicate with it via wireless means or connect to the device's remote control.

Abstract: A firearm safety system restricts the use of the firearm by reference to biometric data received by a sensor coupled to the firearm trigger. The biometric data is compared to at least one record of biometric data associated with a permitted user to determine whether firearm actuation is permitted. Firearm actuation is controlled by a latching track that is coupled to the firearm trigger. Firearm actuation is prevented when the latching track prevents the sliding of a ring rigidly coupled to the trigger. Firearm actuation is permitted when the latching track allows for the sliding of the ring past the predetermined location on the track.

Abstract: A firearm safety system restricts the use of the firearm by reference to biometric data received by a sensor coupled to the firearm trigger. The biometric data is compared to at least one record of biometric data associated with a permitted user to determine whether firearm actuation is permitted. Firearm actuation is controlled by a latching track that is coupled to the firearm trigger. Firearm actuation is prevented when the latching track prevents the sliding of a ring rigidly coupled to the trigger. Firearm actuation is permitted when the latching track allows for the sliding of the ring past the predetermined location on the track.