Patents Issued in August 16, 2007
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Publication number: 20070187474Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Edmund Blackshear, William Bornstein, Biao Cai, John Maresca, Joseph Torella
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Publication number: 20070187475Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Ronald MacLeod
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Publication number: 20070187476Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
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Publication number: 20070187477Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
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Publication number: 20070187478Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Cerner Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Durrell, Charles Fox, Stephanie Rogers, Kris Kline
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Publication number: 20070187479Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Paul Lapstun, Jacqueline Lapstun, Paul Scott
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Publication number: 20070187480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Noboru Yokoyama
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Publication number: 20070187481Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Paul Kearney, Simon Griffiths, Robert Glassford
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Publication number: 20070187482Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Alberto Castro
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Publication number: 20070187483Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Edward Romary
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Publication number: 20070187484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Wayne Cooper, Patrick Brown, Clyde Jones
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Publication number: 20070187485Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Per Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
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Publication number: 20070187486Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Akira Nomiyama, Riichi Katou
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Publication number: 20070187487Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Richard Wilen
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Publication number: 20070187488Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Larry Martinez, Angelita Aquino, Jennifer Cameron, Adam Bowden
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Publication number: 20070187489Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventor: Larry Martinez
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Publication number: 20070187490Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Gennye Feldman, Elizabeth Holt, Marc Rubner, John Rose, Nicole Vollmer
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Publication number: 20070187491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Bryan W. Godwin, James M. Canter
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Publication number: 20070187492Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Phillip Graves, Merrill Smith, Phil Chakiris
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Publication number: 20070187493Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Jiang Hong, Sam Wang, Ke Wei
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Publication number: 20070187494Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventor: Assaad Hanna
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Publication number: 20070187495Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Ruth Mullins
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Publication number: 20070187496Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Scott Andersen, Vernon Peeler, Subramanian Nambi
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Publication number: 20070187497Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Katsuhiko Sukegawa, Youichi Kimura
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Publication number: 20070187498Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Pitney Bowes IncorporatedInventor: Bertrand Haas
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Publication number: 20070187499Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Tim Walpus, Jay Greene, Jon Gates, Jeffery Nowlin
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Publication number: 20070187500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Sheng-Jien Lin
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Publication number: 20070187501Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Johannes Lenkl, Eugene Korzenjewski
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Publication number: 20070187502Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Labhesh PATEL, Shmuel SHAFFER, Gebran CHAHROURI, Shantanu SARKAR, Bruce MOON, Joseph KHOURI
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Publication number: 20070187503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Ching-Hui Chen, Yan-Liang Guo
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Publication number: 20070187504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Chen Peng, Fung-Hsu Wu, William Wang, Bow-Yi Jang, Lin Hsiao, Ta-Yuan Lee, Yao-Wen Chang
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Publication number: 20070187505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Geoffrey Rhoads, Tony Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20070187506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Leonard Reiffel
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Publication number: 20070187507Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Tetsu Natsume, Tsukasa Yoshimura
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Publication number: 20070187508Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Shoji TAKAYAMA
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Publication number: 20070187509Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Kotlarsky, Ka Au, Michael Veksland, Xiaoxun Zhu, Mark Meagher, Timothy Good, Richard Hou, Daniel Hu
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Publication number: 20070187510Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Anatoly Kotlarsky, Ka Au, Michael Veksland, Xiaoxun Zhu, Mark Meagher, Timothy Good, Richard Hou, Daniel Hu
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Publication number: 20070187511Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Wilfrid Meffre
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Publication number: 20070187512Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.Inventor: Shinichi Yada
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Publication number: 20070187513Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Pilar Marin Palacios, Daniel Blanco Cortina Blanco, Javier Calvo Robledo, Antonio Hernando Grande
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Publication number: 20070187514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Yamaha CorporationInventor: Masaharu Sasaki
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Publication number: 20070187515Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: George Theodossiou, Robert Jones
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Publication number: 20070187516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Rotuba Extruders, Inc.Inventors: Adam Bell, James Blumenfeld
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Publication number: 20070187517Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLCInventor: Stefan Parks
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Publication number: 20070187518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: GEMPLUSInventor: Philippe Patrice
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Publication number: 20070187519Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Scott Bracken, Brent Chian, Timothy Nordberg, Henry Troost
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Publication number: 20070187520Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Timothy Hall, Eric Haupt
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Publication number: 20070187521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Ryszard Wawak
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Publication number: 20070187522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Bryan Kirchmer, Robert Kirchmer, Eugene McIntosh
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Publication number: 20070187523Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Gregg Bond