Patents Issued in August 16, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070187474
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for managing technology information associated with a supply chain is provided. The method includes gathering technology data from suppliers. The technology data includes materials and processes used in manufacturing components. The method also includes mapping the technology data to component part numbers that utilize the materials and processes. The method further includes mapping the component part numbers to supplier quality data. The supplier quality data includes supplier performance information associated with manufacturing the components. The method also includes creating a database of records using results of the gathering and mappings. The database of records is searchable by component part numbers and at least one of the materials, processes, and supplier quality data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edmund Blackshear, William Bornstein, Biao Cai, John Maresca, Joseph Torella
  • Publication number: 20070187475
    Abstract: Human errors during the administration of medications to patients results in a number of accidents that can be attributed to not having a systematic method for verifying the contents of secondary containers used for storing and administering medications. Some embodiments of the invention provide an electronically-aided systems and methods for validating the contents of a secondary container after a medication has been transferred from a primary container to the secondary container and before the medication is administered to a patient. In accordance with some aspects of the invention, labels for secondary containers are provided. These labels are referred to as User Applied Medication Labels (UAML) and these labels are different from conventions medication vial labels because they are applied by health care professionals onto secondary containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald MacLeod
  • Publication number: 20070187476
    Abstract: A system method for determining whether a location on a patient's body is available for an attachment is provided. A patient identifier is received and the patient's electronic medical record is accessed. An interactive graphical representation of at least a portion of a human body is displayed. A selection of a location of the patient's body from the interactive graphical human body representation is received and it is determined whether the location is available for an attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
  • Publication number: 20070187477
    Abstract: A method and system in a computerized health care environment for determining whether a consumable may be safely administered to a body site of a patient is provided. A patient identifier to identify a patient and a consumable identifier identifying a consumable are received. A body site identifier identifying a location on the body of the patient to which the attachment is to be placed is received. The patient identifier, consumable identifier and body site identifier are utilized to determined whether the consumable may be safely administered to the body site of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
  • Publication number: 20070187478
    Abstract: A method and system in a computerized health care environment for determining whether an attachment may be safely attached to a body site of a patient is provided. A patient identifier is received and the patient's electronic medical record is accessed. An attachment identifier is received and data for the attachment is accessed. A body site identifier identifying the area of the body of the patient to which the attachment is to be placed is received and data for the body site is accessed. Some or all of the data are used to determine whether the attachment may be safely attached to the body site of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
  • Publication number: 20070187479
    Abstract: A system for enabling competition entry is provided using a printed product label provided on a product item. The system has a sensing device and a computer system. The sensing device senses coded data from the label attached to the product item and generates interaction data representing interaction of the sensing device with the coded data. The coded data is uniquely indicative of the product item and the label has regions including information fields, buttons and/or entry fields. The computer system receives the interaction data and correlates the interaction data with a competition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Paul Lapstun, Jacqueline Lapstun, Paul Scott
  • Publication number: 20070187480
    Abstract: In order to realize both the security and convenience upon using the image forming apparatus, whether or not to store an operation history is selected for each operation mode. A desired one of a plurality of operation modes is designated. When the designated operation mode is selected to store the operation mode, the operation history is stored in accordance with the operation of the operation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Noboru Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20070187481
    Abstract: Before a transaction takes place between a plurality of agent-based devices (21-29), not all of which have previous experience of each other, a data file is created which identifies all the agents which are to take part in the transaction. The data file is circulated to all the agents, and each agent endorses the data file in respect of each other agent with a positive, negative, or conditional endorsement, based on stored data indicating whether that agent is capable of co-operation with the other agent. A negative endorsement is applied by an agent in respect of any agent with which it is not prepared to co-operate. Such a negative endorsement is fatal to the transaction. A positive endorsement is applied by an agent (21) in respect of any other agent (27) with which it is unconditionally prepared to co-operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Kearney, Simon Griffiths, Robert Glassford
  • Publication number: 20070187482
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system to perform an instant point of sale transaction through a communication device, comprising the use of audio tones. Such transactions may or may not be monetary in nature. The invention accordingly makes it possible for the user to either make a transaction, such as, but not limited to a payment or receiving a transfer from a selected account through the use of readily accessible technology. The Point of Sale Transaction System and Method provides a highly flexible, universal and economical process for the payment/receipt and/or transfer of information, including, but not limited to electronic funds. The present invention provides added security to the use of cards by any number of users it also provides an alternative for people to use their cards easily and securely anywhere they have their communication device, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Alberto Castro
  • Publication number: 20070187483
    Abstract: A mobile banking vehicle including wheels supporting a chassis, an engine and an office area at a floor height supported by the vehicle chassis. An exterior door provides access to the office area. A drive-up teller area is provided, preferably at the rear of the vehicle, and having a floor height which is lower than the office area floor height and, hence, closer to the ground surface. Steps are provided between the teller area lower and the office area higher floor surfaces. A teller window and transaction drawer are provided through the vehicle rear wall and adjacent the lowered floor at a height comfortable for use in both drive-up and walk-up customer banking transactions and which is comfortable for use by the bank teller. A drive-up lane is provided at the ground surface outside of the vehicle teller window and transaction drawer for allowing customers to drive their vehicle thereupon and next to the teller window and drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Edward Romary
  • Publication number: 20070187484
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring funds are disclosed that utilize a transfer card issued to a sender that enables the sender to transfer funds at independent host locations. The transfer card may be encoded with information about the sender and the intended receiver so that transfer forms are not required for each transaction. The receiver obtains the finds via a distribution center, wherein the personal identity of the receiver is verified before the funds are distributed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne Cooper, Patrick Brown, Clyde Jones
  • Publication number: 20070187485
    Abstract: Cash handling in a cash handling system is described in terms of methods and arrangements that interact by exchanging cash as well as information signals. A cash transport unit is configured to receive, store and provide cash, preferably in the form of notes. The transport units connect with ATM's, shops, vehicles as well as cash docking stations. Information flows among the entities of the system, between the transport units, the shops, the vehicles, the docking stations, a transport service control center, cash centers as well as banks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Per Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20070187486
    Abstract: A banknote receipt and payout apparatus including: a receipt and pay-out opening for carrying out either or both of payout and stacking of charged banknotes: a banknote determining part for determining denominations of banknotes, a plurality of banknote storage and discharge bins arranged to store therein and discharge therefrom, different denominations of banknotes, respectively, a transfer path connecting among the receipt and payout opening, the banknote determining part, the banknote storage and discharge bins and a receipt bin, for transferring the banknotes, and a loading and collecting bin arranged to load and collect the banknotes into and from the banknotes storage and discharge bin, for accommodating therein different denominations of banknotes, wherein the banknotes are stacked in the storage and discharge bins in a vertical direction, and are stacked in a horizontal direction in the receipt bin and the loading and colleting bin with a standing posture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Akira Nomiyama, Riichi Katou
  • Publication number: 20070187487
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method of distributing and activating gift cards. The method is performed by attaching a non-activated gift card to an article and selling the article to a consumer. The article may be sold at a retail store, or ordered over a telephone line or online and delivered to a home of a consumer. After the consumer receives the gift card, the consumer may activate the gift card from the consumer's home or any other remote location. During activation, the consumer allocates a dollar valve to the gift card and then sends the gift card to a specific person as a gift. The gift card may also come with a greeting card and an envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Wilen
  • Publication number: 20070187488
    Abstract: A presentation instrument package is constructed of a carrier having a package identifier. The package defines an enclosure into which is held a presentation instrument having a human readable presentation instrument identifier such that the human readable information is hidden from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Martinez, Angelita Aquino, Jennifer Cameron, Adam Bowden
  • Publication number: 20070187489
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for activating a presentation instrument using a computerized network. The method utilizes a presentation instrument package that comprises a presentation instrument that is coupled to a carrier. A package identifier on the presentation instrument package is read and transmitted to a host computer system to indicate that the presentation instrument has been purchased. After being purchased, the presentation instrument may be removed from the carrier. To activate the presentation instrument, an access code and a presentation instrument identifier obtained from the presentation instrument may be provided to the host computer system via an IVR unit. Also, the recipient may select a personal identifier to associate with the presentation instrument. The personal identifier may be transmitted to the host computer system for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Martinez
  • Publication number: 20070187490
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Gennye Feldman, Elizabeth Holt, Marc Rubner, John Rose, Nicole Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20070187491
    Abstract: A field asset for use in a machine to machine environment that includes a plurality of field assets in communication with a remote transaction processing server may comprise a card reader and an extended function adapter (EFA). The card reader may detect a cashless payment card presented to the card reader and the EFA may facilitate a cashless transaction in response to presentment of the cashless payment card to the card reader. The EFA may be operable to locally authorize the cashless transaction based on locally stored transaction information if said field asset lacks connectivity to the remote transaction processing server and may further be operable to remotely authorize the cashless transaction based on remotely stored transaction information if the field asset has connectivity to the remote transaction processing server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Bryan W. Godwin, James M. Canter
  • Publication number: 20070187492
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing a stored-value card transaction request in a card data management system is presented. The management system has a central processor in communication with one or more point-of-sale terminals over a communications network. Each terminal has a unique terminal identifier and is associated with a location and a prepaid card merchant. The central processor is in communication with a database having stored therein a plurality of card records. Each of these card records contains data associated with a stored-value card distributed to a prepaid card merchant for further distribution to purchasers at a location controlled by the prepaid card merchant. The transaction request comprises a requesting terminal identifier, a card identifier assigned to a stored value card, and information indicative of a requested transaction type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Phillip Graves, Merrill Smith, Phil Chakiris
  • Publication number: 20070187493
    Abstract: An approach is provided for a smart card authentication solution utilizing dynamically configurable data to authenticate unrecognized smart cards and communicate with back-end systems not supported by a default environment. The data may be dynamically reconfigured by a user to reflect changes in the authentication environment such as a new smart card type, new data model on a card, or new remote authentication mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Jiang Hong, Sam Wang, Ke Wei
  • Publication number: 20070187494
    Abstract: A method of redeeming cash from a stored-value instrument is disclosed. The method may, at a point-of-sale (“POS”) device associated with a money transfer network, receive an identifier associated with the stored-value instrument and transmit a request to redeem cash associated with the stored-value instrument to an instrument authority system. The instrument authority system may have a database of identifiers, values associated with the identifiers and merchants associated with the identifiers. The method may further receive a response at the POS device from the instrument authority system. Based at least in part on the response, the method may determine whether to dispense cash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventor: Assaad Hanna
  • Publication number: 20070187495
    Abstract: A computer controlled system for issuing “rain checks” to customers in a retail store in order to allow future purchase of retail items at a currently advertised sales price in the event the “on sale” items are currently out of stock. The system includes a central processing unit (CPU), a digital scanner for entering specific sale item information for storage on the CPU unit, a monitor for displaying information stored on the CPU, including a list of items that are currently “on sale” and the current inventory of the “on sale” items in the store, and a printer for printing the “rain check” which identifies the out of stock “on sale” item and the sale price of that item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Ruth Mullins
  • Publication number: 20070187496
    Abstract: A method of tracking inventory movement using a material handling device is provided. The method includes utilizing automatic identification objects positioned at predetermined locations about a perimeter of a zone, each automatic identification object having zone determining information that is readable by a reader. The zone determining information from at least one automatic identification object is obtained using a reader that is carried by the material handling device. Zone determining information is obtained from a source different from the at least one automatic identification object. The zone determining information obtained from the at least one automatic identification object and the source different from the at least one automatic identification object is processed to identify that the material handling device is moving into the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Andersen, Vernon Peeler, Subramanian Nambi
  • Publication number: 20070187497
    Abstract: There is disclosed a communication channel search method for searching for a beacon transmitted from a base station and setting a communication channel with the base station based on a search result and the received beacon. The communication channel search method includes the steps of: transmitting a plurality of beacons from the base station for a fixed transmission time for transmitting each beacon in a predetermined cycle; and searching for the beacon for a time corresponding to the fixed transmission time for transmitting each beacon in each interval corresponding to a transmission interval for transmitting the plural beacons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Sukegawa, Youichi Kimura
  • Publication number: 20070187498
    Abstract: A method of processing votes in an election includes receiving a voter identity for a voter, receiving a vote set for the voter, providing a phrase to the voter based on the received vote set, generating a unique receipt number for the voter and providing the receipt number to the voter, and associating the voter identity and the receipt number with one another in a first function. The method further includes generating a unique vote number for the voter, associating the vote set, the vote number and the receipt number with one another in a second function, and associating the phrase and the vote number with one another in a third function that is provided to the voter. The method includes associating the vote number with the vote set in a fourth function that is accessible for purposes of later verifying proper counting and contesting of a vote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Pitney Bowes Incorporated
    Inventor: Bertrand Haas
  • Publication number: 20070187499
    Abstract: A method of reading cards includes receiving card carrier information for each of at least two card carriers. The card carrier information identifies at least one card relating to each card carrier. The method also includes reading card information from a card a first time, reading card information from the card a second time, comparing the card information as read the first time to the card information as read the second time, rejecting the card if the card information is inconsistent, comparing the card information as read either the first time or the second time to the card carrier information, rejecting the card if the card information does not match the card carrier information for one of the at least two card carriers, and mounting the card to one of the at least two carriers if the cards' card information matches the card carrier information of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Tim Walpus, Jay Greene, Jon Gates, Jeffery Nowlin
  • Publication number: 20070187500
    Abstract: A card printer has a card conveyor for conveying along a card conveying route a card having a magnetic strip for storing data , a magnetic head bearer installed on a first side of the card conveying route, a magnetic head installed on the magnetic head bearer for accessing data of the magnetic strip, an encoder roller installed on a second side of the card conveying route for calculating a length of the card passing by the magnetic head, a cam for pushing the magnetic head away from the encoder roller after the magnetic head reads the data stored in the magnetic strip, and a thermal print head installed by one side of the card conveying route for printing a pattern onto the card after the cam pushes the magnetic head bearer to move away from the encoder roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Sheng-Jien Lin
  • Publication number: 20070187501
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method of treating defective labels (E?), in particular RFID labels, in a label printer, and the label printer itself, in which the labels (E, E?) are arranged on a label carrier strip (ET) in succession in the conveyor direction of the label carrier strip (ET), which is fed under tensile stress at least to a first writing unit (22) for the selective transfer of items of information onto the labels (E) and then to a dispensing unit (24) in which the labels (E) are individually removed from the label carrier strip (ET) and delivered in a dispensing operation onto an article to be provided with a label (E), wherein after the dispensing operation the empty label carrier strip (ET) is received in an empty material storage unit (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Johannes Lenkl, Eugene Korzenjewski
  • Publication number: 20070187502
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for automating a login process and user/device associations. A user's preferred device settings and/or functions may be provisioned automatically. Some implementations provide an automated log out or “sleep” when a user leaves one or more of the devices. Users may be automatically identified and associated. The “presence” of members of a user group may be determined as required for one or more actions to be taken. Some user groups control devices according to which members of a group may have access to certain functions, information, etc., and which may not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Labhesh PATEL, Shmuel SHAFFER, Gebran CHAHROURI, Shantanu SARKAR, Bruce MOON, Joseph KHOURI
  • Publication number: 20070187503
    Abstract: A thin MFP includes a scanning module, a printing module, a paper advance module, a paper switch module and a paper-guiding module all disposed in a casing thereof. Both the scanning module and the printing module are fixed on the same plane. The paper advance module has a first paper advance box and a second paper advance box for guiding paper into the casing, respectively. The paper switch module mates with the paper advance module for selectively guiding paper from the first paper advance box or the second paper advance box. The paper-guiding module mates with the paper switch module for guiding paper from the paper switch module to the scanning module for scanning or to the printing module for printing. Whereby, the size of the thin MFP is reduced by changing the disposition of the scanning module and the printing module and sharing the paper-guiding module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Ching-Hui Chen, Yan-Liang Guo
  • Publication number: 20070187504
    Abstract: The present invention provides an optical disk and, more particularly, an optical disk including a data side and a label side. The data side has a first pregroove on which a plurality of first position marks are marked to provide an optical pickup unit with a basis for writing data onto the data side or reading data from the data side. In addition, the label side has a label layer and a second pregroove on which a plurality of second position marks are marked to provide the optical pickup unit with a basis for forming an image onto the label side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Chen Peng, Fung-Hsu Wu, William Wang, Bow-Yi Jang, Lin Hsiao, Ta-Yuan Lee, Yao-Wen Chang
  • Publication number: 20070187505
    Abstract: Directional albedo of a particular article, such as an identity card, is measured and stored. When the article is later presented, it can be confirmed to be the same particular article by re-measuring the albedo function, and checking for correspondence against the earlier-stored data. The re-measuring can be performed through us of a handheld optical device, such as a camera-equipped cell phone. The albedo function can serve as random key data in a variety of cryptographic applications. The function can be changed during the life of the article. A variety of other features are also detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Geoffrey Rhoads, Tony Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20070187506
    Abstract: A signal processing means (40) outputs a signal (41) representing a number when a combination of at least two imagers (11), (12) detects a spatial arrangement of a plurality of code portions of a coded data source (60)—where the spatial arrangement of the plurality of code portions represents the number, and where imager combinations can comprise spatial, temporal, and light property combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Leonard Reiffel
  • Publication number: 20070187507
    Abstract: An information processing system is provided, which is capable of easily changing a two-dimensional bar code at a low cost, and further capable of detecting the change and creating a computer graphics image corresponding to the change. An object (10) to be imaged has a display section (11) thereon for displaying and making changeable part of a two-dimensional bar code (10a) arranged on the object (10). An information processing apparatus (20) detects the two-dimensional bar code (10a) from a captured image obtained by imaging the object, and creates and outputs a computer graphics image corresponding to the two-dimensional bar code (10a). If the object (10) changes the two-dimensional bar code (10a), the information processing apparatus (20) creates and outputs a computer graphics image corresponding to the change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tetsu Natsume, Tsukasa Yoshimura
  • Publication number: 20070187508
    Abstract: There is provided a printing apparatus including: an image creating device which creates a plurality of two-dimensional code images; an interval setting device which sets an interval between the plurality of two-dimensional code images; and a printing device which prints the plurality of two-dimensional code images having the interval set therebetween by the interval setting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shoji TAKAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20070187509
    Abstract: An automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system supporting pass-through and presentation modes of system operation, automatic object direction detection and illumination control, and video image capture and processing techniques. By virtue of the present invention, the automatic digital-imaging based code symbol reading system ensures the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, in high-throughput point-of-sale and other environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Kotlarsky, Ka Au, Michael Veksland, Xiaoxun Zhu, Mark Meagher, Timothy Good, Richard Hou, Daniel Hu
  • Publication number: 20070187510
    Abstract: An digital image capture and processing system supporting employing an adaptive control process involving the real-time analysis of the exposure quality of captured digital images and the reconfiguration of system control parameters (SCPs) based on the results of such exposure quality analysis. By virtue of the present invention, the system enables the reliable reading of code symbols graphically represented in digital images, under demanding point-of-sale lighting conditions and other challenging environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Anatoly Kotlarsky, Ka Au, Michael Veksland, Xiaoxun Zhu, Mark Meagher, Timothy Good, Richard Hou, Daniel Hu
  • Publication number: 20070187511
    Abstract: A novel control device and a method for using the device for the calorimetric quality assurance of photographic documents or any colour and monochrome products printed on any type of supports. The inventive control device is embodied in the form of an improved reflective spectrophotometer which also makes it possible to read bar codes. The use of the novel control device requires the use of a novel method which enables any user of a production machine to be assigned with an unique alpha digital identifier for any arbitrary product configuration leading to an arbitrary chromatic response (reflectance spectrum or colour spectrum obtained according to a printed file values) which are considered by the competent user as desirable and retainable for certain products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Wilfrid Meffre
  • Publication number: 20070187512
    Abstract: A two-dimensional-code detection system includes a reading unit, a recognizing unit, a calculating unit and a position specifying unit. The reading unit reads an image including plural two-dimensional codes. The recognizing unit recognizes position detection patterns of the respective two-dimensional codes from the read image, which includes the plural two-dimensional codes. The calculating unit that selects at least two of the position detection patterns of the two-dimensional codes. The calculating unit calculates a minimum unit forming each of the selected position detection patterns. The position specifying unit judges whether or not the minimum units forming the selected at least two position detection patterns are substantially equal to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shinichi Yada
  • Publication number: 20070187513
    Abstract: In a method and system for the characterization of a magnetic element based on ferromagnetic resonance, the magnetic element presents ferromagnetic resonance and its own characteristic resonance frequency. The system includes: mechanism for application of a low-frequency electromagnetic field in a given area; a mechanism for application of a high-frequency electromagnetic wave the same as the characteristic resonance frequency of the magnetic element in said same Area; and a control unit configured so as to control the simultaneous application of the low-frequency electromagnetic field so that in response to the introduction of the magnetic element in the area the magnetic element absorbs the high-frequency electromagnetic wave with a frequency the same as that of the low-frequency electromagnetic field, so the wave is modulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Pilar Marin Palacios, Daniel Blanco Cortina Blanco, Javier Calvo Robledo, Antonio Hernando Grande
  • Publication number: 20070187514
    Abstract: A reading method and a reading apparatus of an identification mark can read the identification mark even if a principle surface of a wafer on which the identification mark is formed is molded with a resin. In order to achieve this object, a reading apparatus (A) of an identification mark (20) includes: a lighting unit (13) which has a light source (10) that radiates infrared; and an imaging unit (16) which takes an image by receiving reflected light of the infrared radiated on a wafer (1), and the identification mark (20) formed on a principle surface (1c) of the wafer (1) is read by: radiating the infrared from a back face (1b) of the wafer (1) so as to cross an optical axis on the principle surface (1c) of the wafer (1); and taking an image along with receiving reflected light of the infrared after transmitting through the wafer (1) and reflecting on a side of the principle surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Masaharu Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20070187515
    Abstract: Identification documents employing laser-etched or -engraved features are detailed, together with methods for their manufacture. Tactile effects produced by the laser-processed features may be felt by touch, helping confirm the authenticity of such documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: George Theodossiou, Robert Jones
  • Publication number: 20070187516
    Abstract: Manufacture of a scented authorization card applies a first portion of card data retrieved from a database to either a dimensionally stable substrate or to a scent-emanating layer. Those components are thereafter laminated together. A post-lamination step in which at least a second portion of card data is applied to the laminated authorization card completes the manufacture. The scent-emanating layer can have a fragrance substituted for a portion of a plasticizer which diffuses over time from the layer into the ambient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Rotuba Extruders, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bell, James Blumenfeld
  • Publication number: 20070187517
    Abstract: An identification device modified to fit into a lug nut hole of a rim of a wheel assembly to supply information to a remote interrogator pertaining to the tire, rim, and valve stem prior to mounting the wheel assembly on the vehicle. The device includes a conical body molded of a plastic material and has a coded chip embedded in the plastic material. The chip is provided with either a passive or an active electronic circuit for relaying identifying information to a remote interrogator. A spring device is mounted on the body to removably retain the device within the lug hole until the wheel assembly is mounted on a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
    Inventor: Stefan Parks
  • Publication number: 20070187518
    Abstract: A method for, producing contact-free chip card includes embedding metallized bumps of the chip into an antenna as the chip is mounted on the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: GEMPLUS
    Inventor: Philippe Patrice
  • Publication number: 20070187519
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a fuel fired appliance that may include an optional hardware component such as a damper are disclosed. In some cases, the presence of the optional hardware component is detected, and it is determined whether the optional hardware component is required for future operation of the fuel fired appliance. The fuel fired appliance may be operated normally if the optional hardware component is present and required, or, in some cases, if the optional hardware component is determined to be not required. If the optional hardware component is absent but required, normal operation of the fuel fired appliance may be stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Scott Bracken, Brent Chian, Timothy Nordberg, Henry Troost
  • Publication number: 20070187520
    Abstract: A multi-zone temperature control system for an air handling system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for a vehicle is disclosed, wherein a cost and a space requirement for the system are minimized and a control of temperature in a passenger compartment of the vehicle is optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy Hall, Eric Haupt
  • Publication number: 20070187521
    Abstract: A compact modular heat distribution unit for a hydronic heating system connects to a hot water source, to supply and return pipes that lead to heating zones of the building, and, optionally, to an indirect water heater. The module is preferably assembled off-site in a factory setting to contain all components of a typical hydronic heating system except for a hot water source and the building heating pipes. The module includes heating zone distribution sub-modules for the different heating zones of the building. A three-dimensional frame supports the heating zone distribution sub-modules. The module may be used in any multi-zone system including hot water baseboards, hydronic radiant heat floor pipes, swimming pool heaters, ice melt systems or in any combination of these zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Ryszard Wawak
  • Publication number: 20070187522
    Abstract: An improved mold and method of manufacture for an improved railroad tie or other structural member. The improved railroad tie or structural member being fabricated using an injection molding process with various thermoplastic resins and fillers. The improved mold used has a cooling cavity which helps cool the structural member while still in the mold. The improved insert allows an automated molding system to be used for greater production rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Bryan Kirchmer, Robert Kirchmer, Eugene McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20070187523
    Abstract: A fountain shaping device is provided, which can make a food fountain with different flavors and/or colors simultaneously. The fountain shaping device includes at least one motor, a transmission mechanism coupled to the motor, a holding tray and a fountain maker. The fountain maker includes a tube mounted on the holding tray through a positioning unit, at least one tier mounted to the tube, and at least two augers located in the tube, which are respectively coupled to and driven by each output end of the transmission mechanism. The number of the output ends is equal to that of the augers. Since there are the at least two augers and the food materials are kept separated during the operation, a food fountain with different flavors can be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Gregg Bond