Abstract: A retrofitted credit card including a certified smart card chip, a display and retrofitted emulation circuitry operative to enable the certified smart card chip to communicate information to the display notwithstanding that the certified smart card chip is configured for communication only with an external read/write device.

Abstract: A retrofitted credit card including a certified smart card chip, a display and retrofitted emulation circuitry operative to enable the certified smart card chip to communicate information to the display notwithstanding that the certified smart card chip is configured for communication only with an external read/write device.

Abstract: A retrofitted credit card including a certified smart card chip, a display and retrofitted emulation circuitry operative to enable the certified smart card chip to communicate information to the display notwithstanding that the certified smart card chip is configured for communication only with an external read/write device.

Abstract: A retrofitted credit card including a certified smart card chip, a display and retrofitted emulation circuitry operative to enable the certified smart card chip to communicate information to the display notwithstanding that the certified smart card chip is configured for communication only with an external read/write device.

Abstract: Roll stock cradle support structure for receiving and supporting one or more pieces of roll stock, comprising: a flat base strip of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material having an upper and lower surface, at least one set of facing cradle portions of pre-selected dimensions integrally formed on one base strip surface, forming a roll support cradle, said cradle portions comprising a substantially vertical end wall and an arcuately shaped segment of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, said segment being reinforced by members connecting the arcuately shaped segments with the end wall or base strip.

Abstract: A device such as a smart card (100) capable of displaying data on a display panel (122). The panel (122) comprises an array of segments (130) coupled to a battery (124) for activating any or several of the segments. Microprocessor (114) is employed for storing and processing data. Switch (110) is operable by the user. Driver (120) includes electronic switches (220; 222) for activating a selection of the segments in accordance with the processed data to display segmented symbols on the panel (122). In order to extend battery life while keeping long-lasting quality performance, the polarity of the voltage applied to the segments is reversed in succession with respect to the previous activations.

Abstract: A netting material includes reflective and/or luminescent markers that make the netting visible in low light or reduced light situations, and in certain embodiments also marks the roll end in a manner visible in low light situations. The strip reflects a source of light even from a distance and even at a sharp angle, or alternatively emits light itself. The reflective or luminescent strip may be incorporated into the net in addition to and optionally alongside colored roll-end markers that are easily visible in daylight.