Abstract: A firearm accessory system that self-tightens in response to firing comprises an interface structure (e.g., flash hider mount) threadably coupleable to a muzzle end of the firearm, and a suppressor threadably coupleable to the interface structure at a proximal end of the suppressor. At least one of the interface structure or the suppressor can comprise a plurality of discharge gas deflector openings formed at an angle relative to a central axis, and that exhaust discharge gases out through a distal end of the suppressor. In response to firing a projectile through the interface structure and the suppressor, discharge gases flowing through the plurality of discharge gas deflector openings cause a torsional force to tighten the respective one of the interface structure or the suppressor to the respective one of the muzzle end or the interface structure.

Abstract: A method and system for the issuance of Instant Credit has an Instant Credit engine that performs instantaneous analyses. The method and system can operate along side existing “batch” processes. In addition, the method and system offer various channels of distribution for the Instant Credit products. With the present invention, Instant Credit and other Instant services (e.g., instant account balance transfers, etc.) can be obtained via, Internet, point-of-sale and other distribution channels. The present system also enables highly dynamic product offerings, which can be generated “instantaneously” based on a variety of factors, such as, for example, the channels of distribution (e.g., telephone or Internet), the product sought and/or even the particular individual and/or entity that is applying for a line of credit.

Abstract: A method and system for the issuance of Instant Credit has an Instant Credit engine that performs instantaneous analyses. The method and system can operate along side existing “batch” processes. In addition, the method and system offer various channels of distribution for the Instant Credit products. With the present invention, Instant Credit and other Instant services (e.g., instant account balance transfers, etc.) can be obtained via, Internet, point-of-sale and other distribution channels. The present system also enables highly dynamic product offerings, which can be generated “instantaneously” based on a variety of factors, such as, for example, the channels of distribution (e.g., telephone or Internet), the product sought and/or even the particular individual and/or entity that is applying for a line of credit.

Abstract: A method and system for the issuance of Instant Credit has an Instant Credit engine that performs instantaneous analysis. The method and system can operate along side existing “batch” processes. In addition, the method and system offer various channels of distribution for the Instant Credit products. With the present invention, Instant Credit and other Instant services (e.g., instant account balance transfers, etc.) can be obtained via, Internet, point-of-sale and other distribution channels. The present system also enables highly dynamic product offerings, which can be generated “instantaneously” based on a variety of factors, such as, for example, the channels of distribution (e.g., telephone or Internet), the product sought and/or even the particular individual and/or entity that is applying for a line of credit.

Abstract: A visual locating device comprises an elongate, inherently buoyant, flexible sheet for floating on the surface of a body of water that has a longitudinal axis. At least three buoyant support struts are secured to the sheet and disposed across the longitudinal axis of the sheet such that the sheet is divided into a plurality of sections defined between respective pairs of struts. A light source is disposed on the sheet to provide nighttime visibility to the sheet. A pouch, which receives the sheet when stowed, is configured to release the sheet when immersed in water. The sheet is at least z-folded inside the pouch.

Abstract: A customer sales and service tool and methodology for authenticating a customer and identifying and connecting a specific subject matter expert to the customer via live, two-way video communication to address the customer's needs regarding a specific financial product.

Abstract: There is described a method and system for managing Internet auction transactions by creating an auction website by, for example, a financial institution. The auction website is accessible by the financial institution's account holders (e.g., holders of checking, savings, credit card, and investment accounts). Thus, all buyers and sellers in auction transactions on the auction site, for example, have accounts with the financial institution, with settlements occurring between the accounts of the users at the financial institution. Payments are debited from the buyer's account(s) with a credit going to the account of the seller, less any fees. All charges occur internally, so no interchange is owed, for example, to a card association in connection with a transaction. Financial institution customers benefit from the system in that buyers and sellers are authenticated and settlement occurs almost instantaneously.

Abstract: There is described a method and system for managing Internet auction transactions by creating an auction website by, for example, a financial institution. The auction website is accessible by the financial institution's account holders (e.g., holders of checking, savings, credit card, and investment accounts). Thus, all buyers and sellers in auction transactions on the auction site, for example, have accounts with the financial institution, with settlements occurring between the accounts of the users at the financial institution. Payments are debited from the buyer's account(s) with a credit going to the account of the seller, less any fees. All charges occur internally, so no interchange is owed, for example, to a card association in connection with a transaction. Financial institution customers benefit from the system in that buyers and sellers are authenticated and settlement occurs almost instantaneously.

Abstract: A visual locating device comprises an elongate, inherently buoyant, flexible sheet for floating on the surface of a body of water that has a longitudinal axis. At least three buoyant support struts are secured to the sheet and disposed across the longitudinal axis of the sheet such that the sheet is divided into a plurality of sections defined between respective pairs of struts. A buoyant light source is disposed on the sheet to provide nighttime visibility to the sheet. A pouch, which receives the sheet when stowed, is configured to release the sheet when immersed in water. The sheet is at least z-folded inside the pouch.

Abstract: A data storage system that is adapted for storing image data in digital cameras comprises a temporary data storage circuit coupled, in use, to receive image data from the camera, and a permanent data storage circuit coupled, in use, to receive image data from the temporary data storage circuit. A control circuit is coupled to the temporary data storage circuit and the permanent data storage circuit to effect transfer of image data from the temporary data storage circuit to the permanent data storage circuit upon occurrence of a predetermined event. The permanent data storage circuit may be in the form of a write-once non-volatile memory module, which is replaceable in the storage system. The temporary data storage circuit can be a RAM or Flash memory that temporarily stores a image data from the camera when a picture is taken. Then, the user may review the picture before it is permanently stored upon the occurrence of the predetermined event.

Abstract: A defect management enabled PIRM including a data storage medium providing a plurality of cross point data storage arrays. Each array provides a plurality of memory cells. The arrays are allocated into separate super arrays, the separate super arrays virtually aligned as sets. A controller is also provided, capable of establishing the selection of a virtually aligned set of arrays and a virtually aligned set of memory cells. The controller is operable during a write operation to receive a word of data bits and detect a defective array in the selected virtually aligned set of memory arrays. The controller is further capable of directing the allocation of at least one data bit from the defective memory array to a spare memory array.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is a logical arrangement of memory arrays. The logical arrangement includes a plurality of memory arrays deposed in a row-column configuration, a controller coupled to the plurality of memory arrays and at least one power line, at least one sense line and at least one address line coupled to the controller wherein a number of connections from the controller to the at least one power line, the at least one sense line and the at least one address line is minimized.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a cross-point memory array having first and second sets of transverse electrodes with respective memory elements formed at the crossing-points of the first and second set electrodes. Each of the memory elements is formed to include, in at least one of its binary states, a diode element. The memory circuit also includes an addressing circuit coupled to the memory array. The addressing circuit has a first set of address lines with first diode connections between the first set address lines and the first set memory array electrodes, with the first diode connections coupling each memory array electrode in the first set to a respective unique subset of the first set address lines.

Abstract: A memory array and some addressing circuitry therefor are formed by creating circuit elements at the crossing-points of two layers of electrode conductors that are separated by a layer of a semiconductor material. The circuit elements formed at the crossing-points function as data storage devices in the memory array, and function as connections for a permuted addressing scheme for addressing the elements in the array. In order to construct the addressing circuitry, the electrode conductors are fabricated with a controlled geometry at selected crossing-points such that selected circuit elements have increased or decreased cross-sectional area. By applying a programming electrical signal to the electrodes, the electrical characteristics (e.g. resistance) of selected circuit elements can be changed according to the controlled electrode geometry.

Abstract: A memory array and some addressing circuitry therefor are formed by creating circuit elements at the crossing-points of two layers of electrode conductors that are separated by a layer of a semiconductor material. The circuit elements formed at the crossing-points function as data storage devices in the memory array, and function as connections for a permuted addressing scheme for addressing the elements in the array. In order to construct the addressing circuitry, the electrode conductors are fabricated with a controlled geometry at selected crossing-points such that selected circuit elements have increased or decreased cross-sectional area. By applying a programming electrical signal to the electrodes, the electrical characteristics (e.g. resistance) of selected circuit elements can be changed according to the controlled electrode geometry.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a cross-point memory array having first and second sets of transverse electrodes with respective memory elements formed at the crossing-points of the first and second set electrodes. Each of the memory elements is formed to include, in at least one of its binary states, a diode element. The memory circuit also includes an addressing circuit coupled to the memory array. The addressing circuit has a first set of address lines with first diode connections between the first set address lines and the first set memory array electrodes, with the first diode connections coupling each memory array electrode in the first set to a respective unique subset of the first set address lines.

Abstract: A data storage system that is adapted for storing image data in digital cameras comprises a temporary data storage circuit coupled, in use, to receive image data from the camera, and a permanent data storage circuit coupled, in use, to receive image data from the temporary data storage circuit. A control circuit is coupled to the temporary data storage circuit and the permanent data storage circuit to effect transfer of image data from the temporary data storage circuit to the permanent data storage circuit upon occurrence of a predetermined event. The permanent data storage circuit may be in the form of a write-once non-volatile memory module, which is replaceable in the storage system. The temporary data storage circuit can be a RAM or Flash memory that temporarily stores a image data from the camera when a picture is taken. Then, the user may review the picture before it is permanently stored upon the occurrence of the predetermined event.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a cross-point memory array having first and second sets of transverse electrodes with respective memory elements formed at the crossing-points of the first and second set electrodes. Each of the memory elements is formed to include, in at least one of its binary states, a diode element. The memory circuit also includes an addressing circuit coupled to the memory array. The addressing circuit has a first set of address lines with first diode connections between the first set address lines and the first set memory array electrodes, with the first diode connections coupling each memory array electrode in the first set to a respective unique subset of the first set address lines.