Abstract: A hanger body 10 is provided with a body section 20, a pair of stick type extension members 30, which is embedded in the body section 20 in such a manner that the respective ends of the stick type extension members 30 extend from the body section 20 in directions opposite to each other, a pair of shoulder sections 40 which each have elastically deformable long bodies, and a storage section embedded in the body section 20 in such a manner that each of the long bodies of the shoulder sections 40 can be housed from each side of the long bodies. The hanger body 10 has a plurality of locking means, which can be locked at the respective ends of the stick type extension members, on the other sides of the long bodies. In a state where the long bodies form the shoulder sections for clothing.

Abstract: A nursing purse includes a crescent-shaped body having an outer cover shaped as a purse, an inner liner defining a space within the body for holding items, and a filling disposed between the outer cover and the an inner liner for permitting the body to act as a pillow for a nursing baby. A closure is connected to the outer cover and the inner liner for maintaining the items in the space. Straps are connected to opposite locations on the crescent-shaped body and configured to be tied together and slung over the shoulder as a purse or wrapped around the waist of a mother as a pillow for nursing a child. A method for converting a purse to a nursing pillow is also provided.

Abstract: The child carrier belt has an outer belt of inelastic material with a child support shelf extending laterally therefrom, and an elastic inner belt. The outer belt is formed of two plies of material, with a padded layer sandwiched therebetween. The outer ply of the outer belt is preferably shaped to form an extension when its portions to either side of the extension are attached congruent to the corresponding portions of the inner ply, thus forming a pocket between the two plies of the outer belt and integral with the two plies. A removable insert is placed within the pocket to provide support for a child or infant seat placed thereon. Alternatively, the pocket may be formed of a separate sheet of material from the outer ply of the outer belt. The inner belt has a single ply of elastic material either permanently or removably attached to the outer belt.

Abstract: Provided is a wrist wearable type portable terminal. A portable terminal that is wearable on a user's body includes a first main body including a first user interfacing unit, a second main body including a second user interfacing unit and being spaced apart from the first main body, and at least one wristband for connecting the first main body and the second main body with each other to allow wearing on a user's wrist.

Abstract: A storage system having a locking storage container which can be secured to a mounting surface, such as an automobile interior, for transporting, protecting and storing valuable property. The storage system is primarily intended for firearms, tools and similarly heavy items. At least one drawer is received within an interior chamber of the locking container, each drawer supported from below by several rollers housed within a container base pan. Each drawer can be independently locked with primary and redundant locks, including a remote-controlled self-arming lock that secures the back of each drawer in a location inaccessible to an unauthorized user. Anchor mounts are affixed on a mounting surface and engage the base pan in concealed locations under the container to minimize the risk of possible theft. An authorized user can unlock the drawer and remove it to access and disengage the anchor mounts, thereby removing and transporting storage container.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a bicycle transport system that includes a rack assembly securing a bicycle, with both wheels still attached, in the bed of a pickup truck without requiring physical modification of the pickup truck bed. The transport system includes a rack frame having a securing assembly releasably securing the rack frame in the bed of a transporting pickup truck. The system also includes a bicycle restraining portion that is maintained in abutting engagement with a front tire of a bicycle being transported in the pickup truck bed. The securing assembly has an anchor member that in a secured configuration maintains the rack frame in abutment with the pickup truck bed so that the rack frame is substantially fixing relative to the truck bed. The bicycle restraining portion has a constrictable arm that presses upon the front tire of the bicycle in a transporting configuration.

Abstract: A storage carrying case for holding and storing multiple cassettes therein. The storage carrying case includes a case housing having an upper case section and a lower case section for forming a storage carrying case. The upper case section is in the form of a lid cover for forming an upper interior storage compartment therein. The lower case section includes a lower bottom wall and side walls for forming a lower interior compartment therein. The lower interior compartment of the lower case section includes a plurality of portable and individual storage sleeves therein. Each of the individual storage sleeves for n interior sleeve compartment for receiving and holding a wall storage divider therein. The storage divider has a base member and a plurality of spaced-apart divider walls integrally connected to the base members for forming a plurality of divider openings for receiving one or more cassettes therein.

Abstract: The Gravity Deer Call Holder is a device comprised of a pouch to hold a gravity deer call and a lanyard to hang the device around one's neck. This device enables a hunter to have his hands free until it is time to deploy the call. If the deer call were being kept in the hunter's pocket or vest pouch, as is the manner in which gravity deer calls are currently taken to the field, the mishandling or premature deployment of the call is more likely than if the call were hung around one's neck on a lanyard. Mishandling or premature deployment of the call can result in missed opportunities to kill one's prey. Using the Gravity Deer Call Holder permits the hunter to have convenient access to the call at all times and allows for use of the call with one hand with no interference with the hunter's handling of his weapon.

Abstract: The present disclosure is an altered backpack with more than one shoulder strap, which allows the wearer to reconfigure the shoulder straps while wearing, swing the backpack around to the wearer's front, and access the contents of the backpack, while still wearing the backpack.

Abstract: A support guide (11) for a transporting a flexible elongate substrate (13) is described. The support guide (11) comprises a support surface (17) and a fluid supply means for supplying a fluid between the support surface and the substrate (13). The fluid maintains the substrate spaced from the support surface (17) and the flow of the fluid between the substrate and the support surface causes a net longitudinal force on the substrate.

Abstract: A variation device of the present application includes a shaft (A) on which there are assembled spacing rolls movable axially if submitted to an axial thrust. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes two combs located around the shaft with a 180° spacing, suitable for making, by the automatic control of a pneumatic piston, traverses for approaching to and moving away with respect to the shaft and each comb is provided with a plurality of forks suitable to make, using the automatic control of related electric motors (M1 . . . M8 and M1? . . . M8?). Independent axial traverses, in a direction suitable to drag and position the rolls at the wished distance and, in the opposed direction, for being brought again to the rest position. The automatic intervention of control means for combs and forks is coordinated by an electronic apparatus running according to prefixed programs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ejector tab structure for a nailer cartridge, which is mounted at a preset location of the nailer cartridge. The ejector tab is provided with an ejector to push the collated nails. The present invention includes a first and second ejector, the first ejector aligning with the first groove of a guide groove, the second ejector aligning with the second groove of the guide groove. The first and second grooves are separated through a rejector of the nailer cartridge. The first ejector aligns with the lower part of the long collated nails, and the second ejector aligns with the upper part. When either long or short collated nails are assembled into the nailer cartridge, a more reliable ejection state is achieved to ensure accurate nailing, improving the performance and extending the service life of the nailer.

Abstract: The shift lever switching mechanism for a trigger is mounted onto the trigger body of a nailer. The mechanism has a guide groove passing laterally through the trigger, two positioning sections placed at intervals, and a shift lever. A control button is placed at one end of the shift lever with a container. Thus, the first positioning section aligns when the shift lever moves to the first position, and the second positioning section aligns when the shift lever moves to the second position. A flexible locator, mounted onto the shift lever and provided with a flexible snapper, is snapped with the first positioning section when the shift lever moves to the first position, or is snapped with the second positioning section when the shift lever moves to the second position. A motion tab has one end linked to the shift lever and another end extended opposite to form a driving section.

Abstract: A table 5 formed with a clincher mechanism 11 at a front end thereof is rotatably supported on a frame 2. The clincher mechanism 11 of the table 5 is prevented from rotating in a direction in which the clincher mechanism 11 of the table 5 moves toward a staple driving section 3 by inserting a pair of locking plates 16a, 16b that are supported slidably along the frame 2 between the table 5 and the frame 2. Drive cams 24a, 24b operable to drive the locking plates 16a, 16b are provided independently for each of the locking plates 16a, 16b. Timings, at which the respective locking plates 16a, 16b start to operate in a direction in which each of the locking plates 16a, 16b is pulled out from between the table 5 and the frame 2 by the respective drive cams 24a, 24b, are shifted.

Abstract: A surgical buttress-dispensing assembly configured for releasably engaging a surgical stapling device. The surgical buttress-dispensing assembly comprises an one-piece cartridge for receiving and engaging therein an elongate buttress strip, and a carrier configured to slidingly receive, engage, and discharge the cartridge. The cartridge comprises a cylindrical end portion from which extends a pair of opposed elongate semi-circular sleeves. The cylindrical end portion is configured to slidingly received therethrough the closed closed jaws of a surgical stapler. The semi-circular sleeves are configured such that each sleeve slidingly communicates and cooperates with one of the stapler's jaws. The elongate edges of the sleeves are configured to engage and retain therewith the elongate edges of a surgical buttress strip. The carrier is engaged with a cartridge having a buttress strip installed onto the opposed sleeves, and is manipulated to slide and mount the cartridge onto the jaws of a surgical stapler.

Abstract: An endoscope distal end cover includes a cover portion provided with a coupling port for covering at least a part of an outer circumferential portion of a distal end portion main body configuring an insertion portion of an endoscope; an opening portion for allowing a surface of the distal end portion main body to be in communication with outside when the cover portion is disposed on the distal end portion main body; a finger-hooking portion provided on the cover portion and located away from an edge portion of the coupling port by a predetermined distance; a plastic-deformation portion formed adjacent to the finger-hooking portion and along a predetermined direction of the cover portion; and convex portion engaged with an engaging portion provided to the distal end portion main body, the convex portion being provided on an inner surface of the cover portion adjacent to the plastic-deformation portion.

Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.

Abstract: An instrument including a clamping jaw with an anvil defining an elongated slot and staple forming cups on opposing sides of the elongated slot. A housing rotatably mounts on the anvil and a pusher rotatably mounts within the housing. A handle actuates the clamping jaw from the open to the intermediate position by rotating the housing towards the clamping jaw. To move from the intermediate position to the closed position, the pusher rotates towards the anvil. A staple cartridge, disposed in the housing, includes a staple track for retaining two rows of staples on opposing sides of the elongated slot. Two staple drivers align with the distal most staples. The drivers slidably mount in the staple cartridge and couple to the pusher such that each staple driver forces a staple into the forming cups and, in turn, staples the body tissue as the pusher rotates from the intermediate to closed position.

Abstract: A multi-layer aluminum brazing sheet including a core layer, interliner, braze clad layer and a sacrificial layer, in which the post-braze strength of the brazing sheet is optimized by controlling the manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mg) contents of the core layer and the Mn, Si and Cu content of the interliner and the Mn, Si and Zn content of the sacrificial layer and the specifics of the braze thermal cycle. The brazing sheet maintains corrosion resistance, while optimizing post-braze strength, by utilizing 0.5 wt. % to 1.2 wt. % Cu in the interliner. Further, the interliner and sacrificial layer of the brazing sheet contain low or no magnesium to maintain the brazing sheet's braze-ability.

Abstract: A rotating type soldering device is used for soldering a heat pipe and includes a transmission mechanism having a transmission platform on which heat pipes are disposed and transmitted. A rotation mechanism and a material-sending mechanism are arranged on topside and bottom side of the transmission platform The rotation mechanism includes a pair of rolling wheels rotated in the same direction. The material-sending mechanism includes a feeding rod used to push the heat pipe to move toward the rolling wheels and drive the heat pipe to have rotational contact with the rolling wheels. A solder mechanism is arrange on one side of the heat pipe and includes a solder gun corresponding to one end of the heat pipe and having a height difference with the transmission platform. The solder gun solders an opening of the heat pipe when the heat pipe is in rotational contact with the rolling wheels.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus of providing conductive bonding material into a plurality of cavities in a circuit supporting substrate is disclosed. The method comprises placing a fill head in substantial contact with a circuit supporting substrate. The circuit supporting substrate includes at least one cavity. A linear motion or a rotational motion is provided to at least one of the circuit supporting substrate and the fill head while the fill head is in substantial contact with the circuit supporting substrate. Conductive bonding material is forced out of the fill head toward the circuit supporting substrate. The conductive bonding material is provided into the at least one cavity contemporaneous with the at least one cavity being in proximity to the fill head.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a brazing process. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a signal from a tunable diode laser indicating a measured concentration of a gas present in an atmosphere in which the brazing process is performed. Responsive to the received signal, a control signal is issued to adjust at least one brazing process control setting affecting a change in subsequently measured concentrations of the gas present in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A tail wire cutting method and bonding apparatus executing the same, in which a capillary raised to a predetermined height and a clamper disposed above the capillary and gripping a wire are caused to make reciprocating oscillation movement on, for instance, a circular arc that has an apex at the above-described predetermined height, thus forming (minute) cracks in a portion between the tail wire and a bonding end of a bonding point, and then cutting of a tail wire sticking out of the tip end of the capillary is executed by way of raising the capillary and clamper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the reflow soldering of circuit-board conductors with components and modules applied to a printed-circuit board by means of a solder paste, wherein, through radiation of an electromagnetic wave, an absorption material absorbing the radiation is heated and said heating is transferred to the solder paste for melting a solder contained in the solder paste. The solder paste is mixed with the absorption material to form a mixed material and the mixed material is applied to the soldering joints of the circuit-board conductors.

Abstract: A system and method for injection molding conductive bonding material into a plurality of cavities in a non-rectangular mold is disclosed. The method comprises aligning a fill head with a non-rectangular mold. The non-rectangular mold includes a plurality of cavities. The fill head is placed in substantial contact with the non-rectangular mold. Rotational motion is provided to at least one of the non-rectangular mold and the fill head while the fill head is in substantial contact with the non-rectangular mold. Conductive bonding material is forced out of the fill head toward the non-rectangular mold. The conductive bonding material is provided into at least one cavity of the plurality of cavities contemporaneous with the at least one cavity being in proximity to the fill head.

Abstract: A system, method, and device for applying conductive bonding material to a substrate are disclosed. The method includes providing conductive bonding material in a plurality of cavities of a mold. A total number of cavities in the plurality of cavities being greater than a total number of at least one conductive pad of a circuit supporting substrate corresponding to the mold. The conductive bonding material in the mold is heated to a reflow temperature of the conductive bonding material. At least one wettable surface is placed in substantial contact with the heated conductive bonding material in at least one cavity. The mold and the corresponding circuit supporting substrate are brought in close proximity to each other such that the heated conductive bonding material in at least one cavity comes in contact with at least one conductive pad of the corresponding circuit supporting substrate.

Abstract: A cooling device component of monobloc design has a heat shield made from tungsten, a tungsten alloy, a graphitic material or a carbidic material provided with a through-hole. A cooling pipe for carrying coolant is joined in the through-hole. The heat shield is in turn joined or metallurgically joined to a structural part made from a material with a tensile strength at room temperature of >300 MPa and an electrical resistivity of >0.04 Ohm mm2m?1.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for injection molding conductive bonding material into a plurality of cavities in a surface are disclosed. The method comprises aligning a fill head with a surface. The mold includes a plurality of cavities. The method further includes placing the fill head in substantial contact with the surface. At least a first gas is channeled about a first region of the fill head. The at least first gas has a temperature above a melting point of conductive bonding material residing in a reservoir thereby maintaining the conductive bonding material in a molten state. The conductive bonding material is forced out of the fill head toward the surface. The conductive bonding material is provided into at least one cavity of the plurality of cavities contemporaneous with the at least one cavity being in proximity to the fill head.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of wall panels. Each wall panel is connected to each adjacent wall panel at a hinged connection, and the wall panels are arranged so as to articulate at the hinged connections between a collapsed position and an expanded position defining a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The collapsible container further includes a deformed portion on a side wall disposed across a hinged connection. The deformed portion projects toward an exterior of the collapsible container to releasably lock the hinged connection in a convexly bowed position when the collapsible container is in the expanded position.

Abstract: A method of making a multiple ply slotted partition for use in a slotted partition assembly is provided. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled to secure opposed plies of the multiple ply partition together. The opposed plies of the partition are fused or parent welded together.

Abstract: A stackable container for carrying produce. The container has tapered side walls or end walls to aid in the stacking of like containers. Also, the container has locking flaps that allow the container to be erected manually and without the need for fasteners. Further, at least one tapered wall of the container has a reinforcement flap that creates a partial top structure in the upper part of the container that helps prevent bulging of the walls. The reinforcement flap also creates doubled stacking tabs and diagonal corner posts that aid in the stacking of like containers.

Abstract: An insulating cup wrap includes a generally flat planar wrap panel constructed of a rubberized material, the wrap panel including top and bottom edges and left and right edges, the top and bottom edges being generally arcuate and the left and right edges being generally straight, the top and bottom edges extending generally parallel with one another such that the shape of the wrap panel is the two dimensional representation of the surface of the frustum of an inverted cone having a larger top radius than bottom radius and a releasable securement device operative to releasably secure the left and right edges generally adjacent to one another upon the wrap panel being formed into a generally frustoconical configuration thereby releasably securing the wrap panel in the generally frustoconical shape for mounting on and circumferentially wrapping a cup.

Abstract: A system and method for providing passive tracking of delivery items using a unique identifier, such as a metered mark with a two dimensional barcode. The customer may access a database that is updated with status information.

Abstract: A cash dispensing automated banking machine, such as an ATM, has leveling legs. The legs are also used to fasten the ATM to a shipping pallet. Each leg has a support foot and an opposite free end. The free end is inserted through an opening in an intermediate shipping plate. With the shipping plate situated between the foot and the ATM underside, the free end is screwed into an underside opening. The leg is rotated until the plate is raised to be secure against the underside. The plate is then set on the pallet and fastened thereto by lag screws. The pallet includes horizontally adjustable stabilizing feet at sides thereof. The pallet feet can be extended outward to decrease the ability of a supported ATM to tip over. When not needed, such as during pallet storage, the feet can be retracted inward to reduce pallet size.

Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (152, 198, 200) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a display (182), a check imaging device (186) and at least one processor (190). The automated banking machine is operative responsive to receiving a check and certification data to dispense cash in exchange for the check. The person presenting the check need not provide user identifying inputs through input devices in order to receive cash for the check. A check recipient prior to presenting the check for payment is also enabled to verify that the check will be paid through communication with at least one computer (204) through at least one consumer interface device (208).

Abstract: A method for producing transaction cards corresponding to an account of a customer and bearing an image defined by said customer comprises associating an optically-read-able identifier with a customer-defined image to be applied to the transaction card. The optical identifier can be read to reconcile it with a corresponding identifier related to customer account information to be applied to the transaction card. In this way a card may be produced bearing the image defined by the customer and the customer's account information.

Abstract: A secure and confidential card display package and a method of manufacturing the same. The secure and confidential card display package includes a card carrier, a stored value card, and a clear plastic wrapping. The card carrier is constructed of a laminated sheet of material and has a first peg aperture for insertion by a display peg. The stored value card is integrally formed with and selectively detachable along a line of weakness from the card carrier and has a masking element for masking a confidential code. The clear plastic wrapping is adapted to wrap and seal the card carrier and the stored value card therein and has a second peg aperture corresponding to the first peg aperture of the card carrier for insertion by the display peg.

Abstract: A transaction authorization system comprises an authorization engine (22) configured to perform an analysis in relation to a received request for authorization of an electronic payment transaction and determine an authorization output based on the analysis, wherein the analysis includes application of one or more checking rules of the if-then clause type comparing one or more transaction-related attributes to one or more predefined attribute threshold values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-powered card of standardized format including keys (201) placed on at least one zone not allocated by the standardized format, a functional module (203) and an activation module (202) designed to activate the functional module (203) when a correct code is entered by means of the keys (201). The invention secures the use of such cards.

Abstract: In a settlement transaction system or settlement transaction method using the system, the system includes a content providing server conducting a digital broadcast, for example, for a CS broadcast, a BS broadcast, a CATV, or a broadcast using ground waves; a settlement server to execute settlement transaction or settlement transaction, an order placement managing server to execute order placement processing, and an order managing server which receives an order of a request from a user to purchase articles and which sends an associated indication to the settlement server and the order placement managing server according to information of the order. The user operates a terminal in which an IC card communication application to communicate with an IC card is only installed. It then becomes possible to reduce a load imposed onto the system in association with a change to an existing digital broadcast system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for concurrently providing automatic teller machine (ATM) and gaming machine token redemption services is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a token redemption surface having a token redemption user interface including a token acceptor for accepting tokens representing gaming machine redemption values, an ATM surface, having an ATM user interface, a bill dispenser disposed between the token redemption surface and the ATM surface, the bill dispenser having a first dispensing port adjacent the token redemption surface and a second dispensing port adjacent the ATM surface, and a processor, communicatively coupled to the token acceptor and the bill dispensing device, the processor for accepting signals from the token acceptor and for commanding the bill dispenser to dispense bills via the first dispensing port according to the gaming machine redemption values.

Abstract: A method of printing price information tags and signs includes providing a digital press, a data management system with computer hardware connected for internet access, a database of stored/archived information, and a supply of sheets having a suitable stiffness and surface quality for use as price information tags and signs. Updated information is received electronically via the internet, and combined with selected elements from the stored/archived information to generate customized tag data, which is communicated through a data flow balancer to the digital press(es) to print customized price information tags. The tags are cut to size and include attachment barbs. The customized tag data is arranged to print tags in a series corresponding to product arrangement on particular store shelves. The customized price information tags can be printed and shipped on a just-in-time basis and in a predetermined sequence within at least 24 hours of receiving the real-time digital information.

Abstract: A point of sale document transaction system (“POSDTS”) provides a wholly contained system for authenticating users and payment methods for the authorization and charging of document output via industry standard methods of Electronic Funds Transfer. The POSDTS provides self service payment and collection at an output device without need for additional back end or server systems and integrates directly into industry standard financial interfaces. POSDTS operation can be extended to include any series of production devices that can be controlled via electronic means, network protocols, or embedded software.

Abstract: A system is provided for improved elections which may separate the identity of the voter from the content of the vote she casts. The system may be implemented using electronic or other communication methods. Separate entities may be used to implement the system, with one entity acting as a member services system, and another entity acting as an election services system. The member services system may control voter information for all members of a group eligible to vote in a specific election. The election services system may control the voting process, including receiving votes from members, without having access to the voter information controlled by the member services system. The two entities might be configured so that no single person or organization may connect the voter information to a particular vote. This separation of voter information from information in the members' votes may comply with various government regulations relating to elections.

Abstract: The invention discloses a card discriminating system used for identifying whether a card is authentic or not. The card has a surface, and N sensing marks are formed on the surface of the card. The card discriminating system includes a position-based pulse generation module, at least one sensor, and a micro-controller unit. The micro-controller unit is respectively coupled with the position-based pulse generating module and each of the sensors. When the card actuates and passes through the position-based pulse generating module, the position-based pulse generating module will generate a reference position-based pulse. When one of the N sensing marks of the card passes through one of the sensors, the sensor will generate a corresponding sensing position-based pulse. The micro-controller unit is used for comparing the sensing position-based pulse with the reference position-based pulse, so as to identify whether the card is authentic or not.

Abstract: A smartcard reading/writing device having a main body with an aperture and a stationary ramp, a sliding contact housing connected to the main body, and a resilient contact disposed the sliding contact housing, wherein upon introduction of a smartcard into the main body, the sliding contact housing is moved along the stationary ramp so that the resilient contact contacts a terminal of the smartcard is disclosed.

Abstract: Scan modules are provided. A scan module includes a carrier, a first lens fixed to the carrier, a second lens movably connected to the carrier, and an optical sensor fixed to the carrier. The first lens detects light from a scan area through the first lens to the optical sensor along an optical path when the second lens is in a first position and out of the optical path. The second lens intervenes and alters the optical path when in a second position.

Abstract: A new method and system for bar code data interchange includes a bar code scanner, such as a high scan rate LED scanner, and reads bar coded information from a video display. This bar coded information is scanned from the video display into a host device. The bar coded information may be sent to a user in a variety of ways, including over the Internet, any intranet, or any type of telephony network. The bar coded information may be viewed by the user on the video display as part of an e-mail message, as displayed on a web-page, or as displayed on television programming. The scanned bar coded information is decoded and may then be used. A first software program may have been used to create the bar coded information, and a second and distinct software application may be used with the now decoded bar coded information.

Abstract: In an information management system for handling digital position data recorded by an electronic pen, the pen is controlled to convert recordings of a first code on a product to position data in a coordinate system, to convert recordings of a second code to input data, and to process the position data on the basis of the input data. The input data may define one or more functional areas in the coordinate system, and the pen may map the position data against the input data and take appropriate action if the position data is deemed to fall within a functional area. This allows the pen to be dynamically provided with a description of all or parts of the functional layout of a product, thereby reducing the need of the pen to pre-store such descriptions for all products. Encryption or usage may also be controlled based on data encoded by the second code. The product may be generated, via a computer-implemented method, to include the first code, the second code and any supporting graphics.

Abstract: A heater is provided in a cordless reader, or in a cradle, for heating the reader simultaneously with charging a battery pack on the reader, to resist the formation of condensation in the reader, or fogging or frosting of a protective window of the reader.