Abstract: A connecting/holding machine 30 of a cash container according to the present invention holds a cash container 15 having a bottom portion 15a and a back face side portion 15d and provided with first terminal portions 22 and 23 and a fitting-in hole 47 in its back face side portion 15d. This connecting/holding machine 30 includes a holding base 70 in which a mounting portion 40 capable of mounting the cash container 15 and a back face portion 42 standting from the mounting portion 40 are constituted in conformity with an external shape of the cash container 15. The back face portion 42 includes second terminal portions 37 and 38 capable of being connected to the first terminal portions 22 and 23 at positions corresponding to the first terminal portions 22 and 23. The back face portion 42 also includes an engaging protrusion 45 capable of fitting in the fitting-in hole 47 at a position corresponding to the fitting-in hole 47.

Abstract: A device is created for placement within a rural style mail box to provide a secure repository for items of mail delivered. A forward positioned, secure chamber for the storage of delivered items is defined by a first insert having a top surface, and two supporting side surfaces. A separate assembly placed rear of the first insert includes an opposing slide assembly defined by a smooth surface with an inclination against the rear of the mail box and sloped downwardly toward the secure storage area. Coming into contact with the slide assembly, mail is thus redirected to the secure area. In an alternative embodiment, a unitary mailbox is described which includes an inclined compression delivery channel for delivery of mail to a secure chamber beneath, the compression channel at the same time presenting an obstacle to unauthorized access.

Abstract: Arrangement at a letter- or mailbox (1), having a bottom portion (4), an upper portion (5), a rear side (6), a front side (7) as well as in applicable cases gable-ends (8). The box (1) is provided with a decorrative motive or text for information purposes, separately or in combination.

Abstract: An identification process according to the present invention performs identification with a swallowable identification chip 1. In this process, first, identification information for identifying a person to be identified is input to the identification chip 1. Then, the identification chip 1 where the identification information is input is provided to the person to be identified such as a passenger. The person swallows the identification chip 1 when facing a danger. For identification, the identification chip 1 is taken from the person's body. This process enables reliable identification in a short time.

Abstract: A motorized infusion injection system comprises an information card record side unit 10 and an information card user side unit 20. The information card record side unit 10 includes an information card 11 on which medication information is written in accordance with a case of a patient, a reader/writer 12 that can read/write the medication information from/on the information card 11, and an input means 13 for inputting the medication information into the reader/writer 12. The information card 11 is selected from one of a magnetic card, an IC card, and an optical card.

Abstract: The present invention recognizes denomination and transporting direction of each bill to be deposited when the bill is deposited, selectively drives two light sources with different emission colors based on the recognized information on the denomination and direction of the bill, and scans and reads the portion where the serial number of the bill being transported is printed by means of an image sensor, so that the serial number of this bill is read while selectively changing the emission color of the light source according to the denomination of the bill. Even if the character color or background color of the serial number differs depending on the denomination, the serial number can be accurately recognized without providing many light sources with different emission colors.

Abstract: The invention provides consumers with the services of multiple cards or accounts while allowing consumers to carry a single card, transponder, code and/or other access device. Because the card may access combined services such as financial transaction services and transportation services, the system may facilitate charging the financial account for the transportation services. The system may allow the consumer to use loyalty points or geographic based loyalty points to pay for the transportation services. The system may also limit the use of certain loyalty points based upon the geographic area for certain transportation services in certain geographic areas.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using fingerprint biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a fingerprint sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a fingerprint sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a fingerprint sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing fingerprint samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.

Abstract: A platform and program for enhancing the value and desirability of a credit card (or other payment product) to a card holder and encouraging increased use of the card as a payment device by rewarding the card holder based not only on qualifying purchases but on miles traveled in connection with travel ticket or travel pass purchases. The inventive program leverages qualifying transaction information and other data (e.g., Level 3 Data) which automatically flow with such transaction information. The rewards redeemed by the card holder according to the inventive platform and program are not tied to a particular provider of goods or services, and reward fulfillment is managed through the card issuer or its fulfillment agent.

Abstract: A system and method for including a thin and flexible RFID tag in the molding process for handlers, transporters, carriers, trays and like handling devices utilized in the semiconductor and sensitive electronic component processing and handling industries. The RFID tag of predetermined size and shape is generally bonded or encapsulated between two thermopolymer film layers to create an RFID tag laminate. This RFID tag laminate is selectively placed along a shaping surface in a mold cavity for alignment with a desired target surface of a moldable molten resin material such that upon completion of the film insert molding process, the RFID tag laminate is integrally bonded to at least a portion of the molded handling device, or handling device component/part.

Abstract: With a value holding system comprising a receiving unit that receives an instruction to add or remove a value relating to a payment, a judging unit that judges the instruction is identical with a previously received instruction, and a rejecting unit that rejects the instruction when judged that the instruction is identical with the previous instruction, it is possible to reject an invalid payment request in order to prevent an incorrect collection of payment.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides for detecting a physical change at a transaction card, and, in response to detecting the physical change outputting content to attract the attention of a user.

Abstract: A sales device for selling multimedia productions in digital file form includes at least one computer unit to which one or more data memories are allocated. Multimedia productions are stored in file form in the data memories. The sales device includes at least one selection terminal at which the production may be at least partly displayed or played and one or more productions may be selected. The selection of multimedia productions may be displayed at the selection terminal. Furthermore, an issue unit issues the selected multimedia productions in file form or stores them on a data carrier.

Abstract: A card for identifying a user to a computer system using a sensing device, the card having an interface surface having disposed thereon or therein coded data, the coded data including a plurality of coded data portions, each coded data portion being indicative of an identity of the user, the sensing device being adapted to:

Abstract: A people counting system including: a first people counting data collection unit configured to store a first set of people count data; and a second people counting data collection unit configured to store a second set of people count data. The first people counting data collection unit is configured for bi-directional communication with the second people counting data collection unit to facilitate access of people count data from either collection unit. A method monitoring a count of people traversing at least first and second passageways is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method of conducting sales transactions. More particularly, the invention may be said to include a first station at which a customer may obtain a portable scanning device. This scanning device may be readily transported about a store and may be utilized to both scan and purchase the items selected by the customer. In addition, the invention generally includes a processor assembly that is wirelessly communicable with the portable scanning device. This feature may be characterized as enabling the customer to make a purchase from virtually any location in the store. After the desired items are purchased, an exit audit may be conducted in which an electronic scale assembly that is communicatively interconnected with the processor assembly is utilized to audit the purchase.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that determine a threshold value for an authorization check, such as an age verification, that is performed at a point of sale or other point of access control where access to a product, service, location, event, or the like, is restricted to individuals who meet an authorization threshold. In embodiments associated with purchases that comprise a variety of items for purchase and a variety of associated age-related authorization thresholds, systems and methods are described for determining an age-related authorization threshold for the purchase as a whole that will authorize the purchase of the items. In embodiments in which a purchaser's authorization is checked with respect to a determined threshold value, a record of the authorization check can be stored and can subsequently be retrieved to verify that an authorization check for the encounter was carried out using the determined threshold value.

Abstract: A medication-dispensing unit is provided for tracking medical products having a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag uniquely associated therewith. The dispensing unit includes compartments for receiving medical products therein, and readers for reading the RFID tags associated with the medical products in the compartments. A processor is coupled to the readers for receiving and processing readings of the RFID tags in the compartment to identify the medical products in the compartments. The processor may identify a medical product removed from a compartment by determining a difference between readings of the RFID tags in the compartment taken before and after the medical product is removed from the compartment. The processor may verify that the medical product removed from the compartment is authorized to be removed or confirm that an identified patient is intended to receive the medical product being removed from the compartment.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for ensuring security for a voting machine. The voting machine can include a display screen upon which numerous election choices are displayed for selection by a voter. A detachable printer can also be provided that is adapted to be securely attached to the voting machine and that prints the choices selected among the election choices to a print medium to generate a printed audit trail. A summary of the election choices visible on the display screen can be simultaneously compared with the printed audit trail by the voter poised in a voting position.

Abstract: A device with a memory card insertion/removing mechanism has a memory card holder and a pushing-out member holder disposed in the device, and a slot communicating with the memory card holder. The pushing-out member holder communicates with the memory card holder. A pushing-out member is accommodated in the pushing-out member holder. The device has an opening exposing a portion of the pushing-out member to the exterior. The pushing-out member moves in a card insertion direction by the pushing force of a memory card when the memory card is inserted in the memory card holder from the slot, and pushes out the memory card in the memory card holder to the exterior when the pushing-out member is externally operated through the opening and is moved in a card push-out direction.

Abstract: A pallet apparatus equipped with a radio frequency recognition module includes a radio recognition device in a conventional pallet to equip container carriers such as pallets with information recognition capability. The information is attached to the pallet container. The information may be captured quickly in the distribution process to enhance operation efficiency and management control in the transportation and distribution.

Abstract: Services can be simply installed in a terminal. A terminal includes a radio frequency (RF) tag reader for reading identification information of an RF tag, a communicating unit for communicating with a server controlling services, a transmitter for transmitting by the communicating unit the identification information of the RF tag read by the RF tag reader to the server, a receiver for receiving, from the server, information regarding a service corresponding to the identification information of the RF tag. The terminal also includes an install function for installing therein a service according to service information received by the receiver. When the RF tag is within a readable range in which the terminal can read the RF tag, the terminal installs the service corresponding to the RF tag.

Abstract: A three-dimensional image of a semiconductor device identification pattern is obtained by measuring the distance of at least one sensor to the surface of the semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a source of radiation for deriving the distance from properties of the reflected light. A means for determining the distance and an image processing unit are used to establish the three-dimensional picture. Positional information can be achieved in a scanning movement from motors being controlled by a control unit. By applying a threshold value, a two-dimensional image is derived and by a pattern recognition algorithm, the identification pattern can be analyzed.

Abstract: Novel POS-based bar code symbol reading systems are disclosed having an integrated customer-kiosk terminal. Also disclosed are novel POS-Based Bar Code Reading Cash Register Systems having Integrated Internet-enabled Customer-Kiosk Terminals.

Abstract: A cylindrical lens is axially moved along an optical axis to control a shape and size of a laser beam spot that is scanned across a symbol to be read by an electro-optical reader.

Abstract: Vibration is minimized in an electro-optical reader for reading indicia by oscillating a counterweight and a scan component to move simultaneously toward each other, and to move simultaneously away from each other. A magnet is mounted for joint movement with the counterweight and the scan component. An electromagnetic coil magnetically interacts with each magnet to cause the counterweight and the scan component to move with oppositely directed moments that counterbalance each other.

Abstract: A hand-held portable reader and labeling device for interrogating data storage cartridges of the type containing an in-built memory chip having information stored describing details of data contained on the data storage medium is disclosed. The reader-labeling device comprises a processor, random access memory, printer, display, keypad, operating system, transponder, receiver and battery power supply. By scrolling a menu display, key parameters describing a data cartridge can be accessed quickly and efficiently without the need to access the data storage medium itself. A cartridge media specific label may be rapidly printed for attachment to a data storage cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a health care apparatus, comprising: a measurement unit; an input unit; and a health index calculation unit. According to the present invention said measurement unit measures an oxidation/reduction potential of a body of a person, and said input unit enters at least one of living body information other than said oxidation/reduction potential of the body. Furthermore, said health index calculation unit calculates a health index for judging a health condition, based on said oxidation/reduction potential of the body and said living body information.

Abstract: A recording medium dispensing machine according to an aspect of the present invention is provided with a main body having a carry in/out opening through which a recording medium to record predetermined information thereon is carried in/out. Inside the main body is provided a storage device to store a plurality of recording media in a stacked manner. The recording medium dispensing machine is further provided with a carrying device that carries the recording medium back and forth between the storage device and the carry in/out opening, and a storage/feeding device which causes a recording medium stored in the storage device to separate or protrude from/into a carry path formed by the carrying device, and whereby causes the recording medium carried by the carrying device to be stored in the storage device, while causing the recording medium stored in the storage device to be fed from the storage device by the carrying device.

Abstract: A holographic ROM system of the present invention includes a lens unit for filtering and collimating an output radiation diffracted from a holographic disk in order to produce an output data beam. The lens unit includes an objective lens for collimating the output radiation and a filtering film for filtering the output radiation. The objective lens and the filtering film are formed in a single body.

Abstract: An emulator for a smart card device and associated method have at least two virtual components as functional blocks for a smart card device and operative in different clock domains. A functional buffering block is operative for communicating with the functional blocks and buffering between the functional blocks and allowing emulation.

Abstract: The solution concerns the access to a number of data files stored in the memory of a data processing device. The device includes a privilege file (P1-P3) associated with a user type (ADM, PUBLIC, USER1, USER2), said privilege file identifying for at least one command (SEL, INS, UPD, SUP) the data files on which said command can be executed. A microcontroller is programmed to create, when a user accesses the data files, a set of flags from the privilege file, each flag being associated with a unique data file, the flag indicating whether or not the command can be executed on the associated file.

Abstract: This invention concerns a smartcard (CAR), wherein it comprises at least one module (TIM) external to the operating system to manage the triggering of byte transmission. The external module (TIM) acts as assistant by monitoring the operating system. In its role as assistant, it can force the operating system to trigger byte transmission. Consequently, the inter-byte time intervals are better respected so that the reader can communicate with the smartcard. When these time intervals are not respected, the reader fails to recognise the card. The invention therefore avoids ejection of the card.

Abstract: A card device includes a substrate having two long sides and two short sides, and a sweep-type fingerprint sensor embedded into the substrate. The sweep-type fingerprint sensor has an exposed fingerprint sensing surface, and is disposed in a rectangular low-stress region. The rectangular low-stress region has a dimension substantially smaller than or equal to 30 mm*22 mm. The shortest distance from the low-stress region to each long side is substantially equal to 2 mm, and the shortest distance from the low-stress region to each short side is substantially equal to 2 mm.

Abstract: A contactless communication device applicable to a wristwatch comprises a contactless IC, an induction antenna coil, a housing and a fixing device for fixing said contactless communication device applicable to a wristwatch on the wristband of a watch. Said housing can be comprising a case body and a supporter. The present invention can be fixed on different wristbands of different watches so that people can reach to contactless electronic data communicate while change their watch.

Abstract: A thermal treatment apparatus is provided which is capable of reducing a thermal treatment temperature to a set level speedily, and which has a high temperature-stability in a wide treatment temperature range.

Abstract: In a mixing valve for cold and hot water with thermostatic control of the mixed-water temperature by a thermostat (4) that is connected with a tubular double valve slide (3a, 3b) that is positioned by a temperature selector (5) and that is held in a housing (1) having at least one cold-water inlet (10), one hot-water inlet (11), and one mixed-water outlet (12), the inlet ports (22 and 23) of the mixing valve of the double valve slide (31, 3b) being oppositely controlled at opposite ends, it is suggested that the double valve slide (3a, 3b) have an annular web (31, 31a, 30b) formed with a smaller-diameter partition sleeve (31) that is axially shiftable at least at its end in a bore (24, 26) and that downstream of the inlet ports (22 and 23) the hot water and cold water each flow through respective passages (301) opening into an annular mixing compartment (302) in the web (30, 30a, 30b), the mixing compartment (302) extending radially through the partition sleeve (31) such that exiting mixed water is directed t

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for coupling an HVAC controller to an HVAC system are provided. In several embodiments, a sub-base is provided allowing an HVAC controller to be coupled to a printed wire board to allow, in some cases, modification of the HVAC controller function. The sub-base may include a plurality of terminals, each terminal having a contact mating feature for receiving a pin of an HVAC controller, a terminal block location for receiving an end of a wire, and a transformation pin-out adapted to couple to a printed wire board, with the contact mating feature, the terminal block location, and the transformation pin-out being electrically coupled together. In one embodiment, an HVAC controller is modified to allow a controller adapted for use with a single fuel system to control dual fuel system.

Abstract: A thermostat configured to control engine coolant temperature, a coolant temperature control method and system, includes a thermoelement, arranged to open a main valve upon reaching a predetermined temperature; a heating element arranged, based on an output signal from a controller, to heat said thermoelement, the coolant flowing through the thermostat being exclusively coolant from the radiator. Further, the controller may transmit an output signal to said heating element according to an engine signal received from an engine temperature sensor arranged near the engine block to close one or more coolant flow slots arranged at the thermostat exit until a certain predetermined temperature is sensed. The output signal may be transmitted upon the engine temperature sensor sensing a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A zone climate control system and method of its operation. A zone can be a single room. A method for determining which zones' vents are to be closed, and which are to be opened, in performing heating or cooling, circulation to heat or cool a zone by mixing its air with air from another zone, circulation to reduce excessive conditioning of a zone by mixing its air with air from another zone, or circulation to maintain air quality. Airflow, thermal capacity, heating or cooling requirements, and other parameters are developed for each zone by measurement and/or derivation. Plenum pressure is predicted and managed.

Abstract: A thermodynamic system that produces mechanical, electrical power, and/or fluid streams for heating or cooling. The cycle contains a combustion system that produces an energetic fluid by combustion of a fuel with an oxidant. A thermal diluent may be used in the cycle to improve performance, including but not limited to power, efficiency, economics, emissions, dynamic and off-peak load performance, and/or turbine inlet temperature (TIT) regulation and cooling heated components. The cycle preferably includes a heat recovery system and a condenser or other means to recover and recycle heat and the thermal diluent from the energetic fluid to improve the cycle thermodynamic efficiency and reduce energy conversion costs. The cycle may also include controls for temperatures, pressures, and flow rates throughout the cycle, and controls power output, efficiency, and energetic fluid composition.

Abstract: An extruded track for racing small wooden or other material gravity propelled cars like those raced by the Cub Scouts, Awanas and other organizations. The extrusions has a continuous slot on the bottom which allows hex head bolts to be snuggly held. This features allows attachments such as the stand starting gate, and other accessories to be easily attached and adjusted with out additional machining, therefore saving on manufacturing costs. The extrusion, also, has a cleared out area on the top of the track to allow extra clearance for weights attached to the bottom of the car. The end extrusion is specially designed to allow for braking of the cars.

Abstract: A fragrant pouch which includes an inner bag made of one-way permeable film containing liquid fragrant essence oil or perfume; an outer bag made of non-woven fabric with both bags laminated together by fusion or by high frequency into various types of form as desired; an opening to the pouch, and a hook to the opening; that can be placed flat in drawer and shoes or hung up in car, closet and closet for the fragrant essence oil or perfume to seep out of the inner bag through the non-woven outer bag for slow volatilization and emission into the ambient space.

Abstract: Fuel injectors and methods of fuel injection allowing direct control of the flow of fuel at an intensified pressure to the needle. A valve, typically a spool valve, is placed in the fuel passage between the intensifier actuation piston and the needle, and controlled by a control valve which may be independent of the control valve controlling the coupling of actuation fluid and a vent to the intensifier actuation piston. This allows achievement of intensification before initiating injection, and control of multiple injections in a single injection event while maintaining fuel intensification throughout the duration of the injection event. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments having multiple intensifiers, having control of pressure over the needle, having two stage control valve systems for control of intensifier actuation fluid, and combining control of one of the intensifiers and the valve controlling flow of intensified fuel to the needle for injection.

Abstract: A kit and method are provided for conversion of a vehicle to a high clearance vehicle. The method includes supporting the rear end of the vehicle in a raised position by providing replacement rear wheels of larger diameter. A lifting bracket associated with each front wheel includes a socket for receiving the existing wheel spindle of the respective front wheel therein and a replacement wheel spindle lying parallel and spaced below the socket for supporting the respective front wheel thereon. The use of lifting brackets mounted on the existing wheel spindles of the vehicle permits the existing steering linkage and suspension of the vehicle to function normally so that minimal modification to the vehicle is required for conversion to high clearance.

Abstract: An easily manufactured large boom construction includes a plurality of main tube support sections fabricated from plate material of differing material thickness, grade and section dependent on load. The tube support sections include apertured areas which provide a preliminary snap-fit of the main tubes to significantly reduce need for additional fixturing. The opposite ends of diagonal tubes pass through apertures in the fabricated support sections for accurate tube location without complicated weld fixtures or precise tube length and cut end angle tolerances. The tubes are welded on opposite sides of the sections to eliminate need for tube-to-tube connections or connections wherein a cut end edge has to be precisely placed against a planar surface. An inverted right triangle boom cross section with wing over-top fold configuration ability provides strength, stiffness and infinite nozzle placement possibilities.

Abstract: An external supply system includes a sensing device to provide flush water automatically, and a supply device to provide cleaning liquid. The supply device is connected to the sensing device to provide the flush water and the cleaning liquid. Thus, the supply device co-operates with the sensing device to provide the cleaning agent and the flush water synchronously, thereby facilitating the user washing and cleaning the object.

Abstract: The frame 12 of a gas hydraulic sprayer 10 has a rear bumper 12a to be tilted up so that the immersion or suction tube 14 clears a paint container and rests on the bumper 12a. The hydraulic motor 16 consists of a piston 38 with a magnet 41, two sensors 47, a solenoid valve 32 and a microprocessor 18 which directs fluid through a solenoid operated valve 32 to the top or bottom of the piston 38. A secondary cooler or radiator 20 is made of tubing and attached to the hydraulic pump case 22 and routed in front of the fan and back to the oil reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for disintegrating coke, having a housing attached to a drill stem in operation, and at which or in which at least one nozzle for cutting and a nozzle for drilling of coke and at least one valve for closing and opening the nozzles is arranged, wherein said tool is adapted to have two different operating states and wherein said at least one valve closes off said cutting nozzles in the drilling operating state, while the drilling nozzles are closed off by said at least one valve in the cutting operating state, and wherein said housing, said valve and said nozzles are adapted so that water may flow unhindered from said drill stem through said housing and said valve and through the nozzles not closed off by said valve, characterized in that the nozzles to be closed, depending on each chosen operating state, are closed off by the balls of a ball valve. The invention further relates to a tool, wherein the arrangement for operating the valve is arranged above the nozzles.

Abstract: A first rigid body has a horizontal surface on which a composite is to be placed and a non-horizontal surface on which the composite is not to be placed, with the horizontal surface and the non-horizontal surface forming a continuous horizontal linear edge. The continuous horizontal linear edge has a first portion, which is an edge of the non-horizontal surface, and a second portion, which is an edge of the horizontal surface, and the composite has a first region provided with a first member and a second region provided without the first member. While the composite is placed so that the first portion corresponds to the first region or the first region and a part of the second region and that the second portion corresponds to the remaining second region, the composite is separated by moving down a second rigid body from above the substrate.