Abstract: Optical scanning devices and systems are disclosed. In one aspect, an optical scanning device comprises a first rotatable optical component and a second rotatable optical component. The first and second optical components are configured to rotate about a common optical axis and further configured to deflect an optical path of light transmitted or received through the optical scanning device. The device further comprises a mounting bracket positioned between the first and second optical components and comprises first and second motor assemblies configured to rotate the corresponding first and second optical components about the optical axis independently of each other. An inner portion of each of the first and second optical components is mounted to an outer portion of the corresponding first and second motor assemblies such that the optical axis is configured to extend through the center of the first and second optical components and tubes.

Abstract: Provided is a device for detecting an analyte in a fluid comprising a first compartment (1) having an open end (1.2) and a closed end (1.1) wherein said closed end holds a medium (1.3) comprising a substance with which said analyte can be detected and a second compartment (2) having two open ends (2.1, 2.2) wherein the one open end (2.1) of the second compartment is connectable to the open end (1.2) of the first compartment and the other open end of the second compartment has a means (2.3.2) for withdrawing a predetermined volume of said fluid.

Abstract: An individual identity authentication system for authenticating an identity of an individual includes a client computer system and a service provider computer system. The client computer system may be implemented at various locations, for example, airport terminals, so as to provide ready access for various users to authenticate the identity of a particular individual. The service provider computer system is in communication with the client computer system and executes code for causing the service provider computer system to perform a number of steps. One step includes receiving a personal identification number (PIN) and a social security number (SSN) of an individual that is entered into a secure terminal associated with the client computer system. Another step includes authenticating an identity of the individual when the entered PIN and the entered SSN correspond to a registered PIN and a registered SSN of the individual.

Abstract: An identity theft reduction system for reducing identity theft includes a client computer system and a service provider computer system. The service provider computer system is in communication with the client computer system and executes code for causing the service provider computer system to perform a number of steps. An employee of a financial institution, utilizing the client computer system, furnishes a personal identification number (PIN) and an associated social security number (SSN) of an individual along with a valid institutional code and an associated valid employee code to register the PIN and associated SSN. A credit report is provided to a requester when a supplied PIN and SSN correspond to a registered PIN and SSN.

Abstract: A dual mode transmitter/receiver adds two-way radio functionality to a frequency division duplex mobile phone. The dual mode transmitter/receiver allows short-range and low-power communication between similarly equipped phones. In the two-way radio mode, the dual mode mobile phone transmits and receives at a frequency between the normal mobile transmit and receive frequency bands so that a number of transmitter/receiver components are utilized for both normal and two-way radio communication.

Abstract: A portable barbecue-type cooking apparatus for use in combination with a gas operated cook stove includes a housing defining a cooking chamber, the housing being defined by a bottom wall, side walls, end walls and a cover for closing the cooking chamber. Chimneys extend upwardly from the bottom wall of the housing whereby water can be placed in the heating chamber around the chimneys. A fan is rotatably mounted on each of the chimneys, so that when the housing is placed over the fans to rotate for deflecting grease and other food produced liquids away from the chimneys and into the water.

Abstract: The disclosed optically coupled device includes one or more light emitting input semiconductor devices coupled by a transparent and electrically insulating medium to one or more output semiconductor devices which produce an electrical signal in response to the light received from the input device. Some such devices are known as opto-isolators or optically coupled isolators. In the disclosed devices the transparent medium is surrounded by a diffusely reflecting enclosure, which tends to make the device characteristics less sensitive to variations in fabrication. Efficient planar opto-isolator structures are disclosed.