Abstract: An automated teller machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first cheque; send, via the communications module and to a server computer system, a signal that includes the image of the first cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes a request for transaction authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the server computer system, a signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to r

Abstract: Point-of-sale display apparatus for a plurality of flag designs comprises a generally flat back panel having a bottom edge portion and an upper edge portion. A flag retaining means is fastened to the back panel and defines a plurality of loops sized to accommodate a rolled flag in each of the loops. The loops are preferably comprised of elastic material. The upper edge portion may be generally triangular shaped with the apex of the triangle defining a point from which the display apparatus can be hung. The display apparatus also includes a clear, plastic enclosure shaped to accommodate the display apparatus within the enclosure. The display apparatus is used to display for sale a plurality of flag unfurlers and a variety of flag designs, and doubles as a convenient and effective storage container.

Abstract: A device for measuring the concentration changes of a vapor at various moisture contents ranging from saturation to dry and under different confining stress as it diffuses through a porous media which includes a porous central housing having a central space and a fluid conveying line extending into the central space of the central housing and an outer housing which encompasses for containment of the central housing and is positioned in an outward spaced relation from the central housing to form a medial space, between the external housing and the internal housing and having a second fluid conveying line extending into the medial space.

Abstract: A display and dispensing rack comprises: a base and at least one shelf, each having a top surface and each attached to a left and a right side frame; at least one inclined slide defined by the top surface and inclined upwardly from a front edge to a rear edge; a front article stop adjacent to the front edge limiting forward sliding of the articles; a pushplate; at least one guide rail for the pushplate defining a path between the rear edge and the front stop; and, the pushplate having a front face inclined at a generally upright orientation as the pushplate urges the articles along the path toward the front article stop.

Abstract: A discoid optical correlator system having a plurality of reflective optical components, a source of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, and an output detector which are positioned around the rim region of a solid disk body to develop a symmetrically folded optical axis traversed by a beam of electromagnetic radiation so that an unknown object is optically detected and identified.

Abstract: Methods of operation and details of chip design to realize gray-scale capability in magneto-optic chips. Individual pixels are operated in three states by the addition of a stripped state to the usual stable magnetized states in either direction. Varying thicknesses of film are employed along with stacked identically patterend chips operated in tandem. Pixel divisions are divided into individually-addressible areas of differing sizes which can be operated in different combinations to provide varying levels of brightness through each pixel position.

Abstract: A display adapted to be helmet-mounted or used for projecting and having the multi-mode capability of full three-primary color displays; gray scale or halftones; stereo imagining; image processing; split-screen operation; blink comparator; see-through, heads-up viewing; and night-vision intensification combined with alpha-numerics. A bulb in a reflective housing illuminates a plastic diffusion screen to create a light beam. An electronic alterable, random-access storage display chip is placed in line with the emerging beam. The display chip comprises a film sandwich configuration consisting of a sheet polarizer, a magneto-optic chip with addressible alterable areas, and a sheet polarization analyzer. Signals received from a radio link are applied through a cable and connectors to the chip. By driving the chip as a function of the desired display, the display is impressed on the beam of light which may then be split and passed through appropriate focusing lenses for viewing or projected.

Abstract: An improved magneto-optic image scanning detector for placement in a light beam between an image and a light detector generating an electrical signal as a function of the intensity of light impinging thereof. The signal-to-noise ratio is increased by mounting two chips of identical configuration in adjacent aligned relationship and scanning them in patterns whereby the light-blocking effect of non-selected areas is increased. Additionally, logic is provided in the driving circuit to alternate the current direction within the selected area to open and close each selected area during its portion of the scan pattern at a predetermined rate whereby the light beam passing therethrough is pulsated. A discriminator is added in line with the electric signal generated by the detector to produce an output as a function only of the pulsating portion whereby the d.c. background light is eliminated.

Abstract: A pattern recognition and optical image processing system employing dynamically alterable magneto-optic display assemblies operating as light modulators. A first pattern is digitized and used to drive a first magneto-optic display assembly disposed in a light beam. The pattern impressed upon the light beam is sensed at the Fourier plane and digitized as a representation of the spatial filter pattern of the first pattern. A second pattern is digitized. The digitized second pattern and the digitized spatial filter pattern of the first pattern are used to drive a pair of magneto-optic display assemblies disposed in a single light beam. The resultant correlation pattern is sensed and the degree of correlation match between the Fourier transform of one pattern and the spatial filter pattern of the other pattern is used as indication of the probability of a pattern match between the first and second patterns.

Abstract: Methods of operation and details of chip design to realize gray-scale capability in magneto-optic chips. Individual pixels are operated in three states by the addition of a stripped out state to the usual stable magnetized states in either direction. Varying thicknesses of film are employed along with stacked identically patterned chips operated in tandem. Pixel divisions are divided into individually-addressible areas of differing sizes which can be operated in different combinations to provide varying levels of brightness through each pixel position.

Abstract: A magneto-optic display generator for disposition in a light beam to provide a projectible, directly viewable, or sensible display image. Two separately driven magneto-optic display chips are positioned between a polarizer and an adjustable polarization analyzer. By adjusting the angular relationship between the polarization axes of the polarizer and polarization analyzer, as well as by the use of chips having different Faraday rotations, various visual effects can be created. Such effects as depth of field and the elimination of areas which can be common or not common to both displays can be accomplished.

Abstract: A magneto-optic display capable of viewing from available front incident light. The display consists of a polarizing sheet, a blank optical bias magneto-optic chip, a structured magneto-optic chip containing the display to be viewed and a reflective surface.

Abstract: A magneto-optic display in which two closely spaced parallel memory chips are mounted together in a projection or direct viewing display device. Light passes through the chips in tandem, but the information on either one of the chips can be separately selected and displayed with no trace of the information on the other chip appearing in the display. An additional polarizer is placed between the two memory chips and is capable of rotating into various predetermined positions to select the desired display. The switching polarizer is electromechanically driven to provide rapid switching between displays. In another mode of operation, the images stored on both chips can be combined in a single display. This display makes it possible to view a steady unblinking image on one chip while the next updated image for viewing is being invisibly written on the other chip. It is also possible to retain both the last and next-to-last images in a sequence of images, but occasionally referring back to the previous one.

Abstract: A magneto-optic display diffusion lighted by incident light. A conventional magneto-optic display comprising a polarization analyzer sheet, a magneto-optic chip, and a polarizer sheet are mounted with the polarizer sheet on the front surface of a transparent slab having a diffusion surface on its back surface. The edges of the slab are adapted to direct incident light against the diffusion surface and cause diffused light to pass out through the magneto-optic display to illuminate it from behind by diffused light. In one embodiment, the edge is a reflective edge. In another embodiment, the edge is a refractive edge.