Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus of a secure RFID record are described herein. In one aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer is one RFID tag comprising one RFID chip and one tag antenna covering the wide area of the wristband, the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer has two RFID tags, each of which comprises one RFID chip and one tag antenna; the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, a RFID system for secure communication comprises: a tag with at least two memory areas for storing an unique identifier and encoded data, respectively; a reader with at least three functions: key search, decoding process and encoding process; the unique identifier is associated with a key while the key is stored on the reader or a server connected to the reader.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for demodulating information emitted by amplitude modulation with two levels by a reader (2) to a transponder (4), comprising a step to determine if this symbol is identical to or is different from the previous symbol, after each symbol.

Abstract: A wireless tamper detection sensor is defined by a perforated electrical conductor. The conductor is shaped to form a geometric pattern between first and second ends thereof such that the conductor defines an open-circuit that can store and transfer electrical and magnetic energy. The conductor resonates in the presence of a time-varying magnetic field to generate a harmonic response. The harmonic response changes when the conductor experiences a change in its geometric pattern due to severing of the conductor along at least a portion of the perforations. A magnetic field response recorder is used to wirelessly transmit the time-varying magnetic field and wirelessly detecting the conductor's harmonic response.

Abstract: Information communication includes communicating with an information storage medium having a data communication function determined by a physical communication layer. The information storage medium is accessed by determining the physical communication layer of the information storage medium, from among a plurality of potential physical communication layers. Service data describing attribute information for at least one stored application service is read from the information storage medium, attribute information regarding a desired one of the application services is acquired to confirm that the desired one of the application services is stored on the information storage medium.

Abstract: An improved card-reading device comprises an input module, a message display panel, a pair of engaging elements, a shielding structure and an antenna module. The shielding structure is pivotally installed between the pair of engaging elements, such that the shielding structure can be swung to provide a shielding effect to a specific position of the card-reading device. The antenna module is installed inside the shielding structure and provided for sensing an object containing a specific tag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of authenticating and/or identifying an article containing a chemical marking agent, which is substantially inseparably enclosed in a marker as a carrier and contains selected chemical elements and/or compounds in the form of marker elements, in concentrations based on a predetermined encryption code, which method comprises the steps of: i) qualitatively and/or quantitatively identifying the marker elements of the chemical marking agent, and ii) comparing the values identified in step (i) with the predetermined encryption code.

Abstract: Dummy data wires or PCB tracks are employed that run close to and parallel with the wires or tracks that carry the actual data between the card and the microprocessor. These dummy data tracks or wires are driven with dummy random data at a similar data rate to that used on the real data track(s) or wire(s). As the dummy tracks or wires are close to the “real” data tracks or wires and the dummy data is random, attempts to capacitively sense the actual data will be disrupted. To counter this method of detection the dummy data track may be connected to loads (resistive, capacitive or both) to ensure that current flows when dummy data is applied to the tracks. The loads may be selected such that the current flows are similar to those in the real data track. This is achieved by determining the terminating impedances on the real data track and using similar values on the dummy data tracks.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and a device for cleaning teeth wherein a variety of cleaning tools are coupled to a common handle section for the individual cleaning of teeth. It relates in particular to a handle section of an electric dental cleaning device, with a coupling section for coupling various cleaning tools thereto, as well as said cleaning tools. According to the invention the handle section detects a coding provided on the respective cleaning tool attached. In dependence upon the respective coding detected, various functions of the dental cleaning device are controlled.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a reading device and a method for determining an identity code is disclosed arranged at a package for a product. At least one embodiment of the present invention is based on capacitive measurements performed in capacitors formed between antennas of the reading device and communication areas of the identity code. The reading device is provided with an antenna or activation element for decoupling or minimizing perturbation signals generated in an electrically conductive foil of the package.

Abstract: A hand-operated document processor has a base for receiving a document containing magnetic ink character data to be read and recognized. A manually operated moving magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) subsystem includes a MICR read head and is attached to the base. Movement of the subsystem causes the MICR read head to pass over the magnetic ink character data on the document. MICR reading and recognition logic receives the signal from the MICR read head. A spring/cylinder mechanism includes a spring providing the force necessary to drive the moving MICR subsystem, and includes a dashpot composed of a piston and cylinder arranged such that the spring moves the MICR subsystem across the document being processed and drives the piston in the cylinder, thereby damping the motion of the MICR subsystem.

Abstract: A system and method for managing data rights is disclosed. A label associated with a data object is received and one or more predefined rules for the conversion of the label to a universal label having a universal format. The label is converted into the universal label at least in part by electronically mapping information associated with the label to one or more data fields associated with the universal label based at least in part on the one or more predefined rules.

Abstract: A boot sequence method comprises a determination step 110 and 200, a first starting step 120, 210 or 240 for starting a first interface, a first negotiation step 140 or 220 wherein a power negotiation is performed, a second negotiation step 140 or 230 for determining the interfaces to activate simultaneously, and a second starting step 150 or 230 wherein the interfaces that can be activated simultaneously are started one after each other.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an authorized sample receiver (ASR) comprises a processor that is configured to verify biometric sample data in order to create registered biometric sample data. The ASR may also comprise a communications device configured to receive a transaction request from an RF transaction device, wherein the transaction request comprises transaction biometric sample data, a reload protocol update request, and an RF device identification code. The ASR may also be configured to authorize the transaction request in response to the transaction biometric sample data substantially matching the registered biometric sample data. The ASR may further comprise a reload protocol data file associated with the device identification code, and the reload protocol data file may be configured to be updated in accordance with the reload protocol update request.

Abstract: A cash dispensing banking transaction machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user included in an audio input signal to audio input device corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.

Abstract: A system includes a computer having a time retrieval unit to connect to an official time provider via a network and to retrieve an official current time, a data acceptance unit to receive information regarding a target object entered via a data input interface, an encoding unit to create and encode a machine readable identifier representing the official current time and the information regarding the target object, a marking unit to mark the target object by marking the machine readable identifier to the target object and a storage unit to store data associated with the machine readable identifier in a storage in a server.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring operation and performance of electronic tags such as article surveillance (EAS) tags or radio frequency identification (RFID) tags such as by monitoring and reporting electronic tag readability and operator/system performance levels. The system includes an optical symbol reader and/or electronic tag sensor/deactivator that measures and reports values of reading, detection, or deactivation events during operation which may be indicative of electronic tag operability. The apparatus may further comprise a data accumulation device including memory storage to accumulate the measurement values for each set of electronic tags, and a programmed computing system to analyze the measured values and report on the results of the analysis.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a highly secure two-dimensional matrix code on a mobile communications display includes a mobile communications device having a visible display, and a means for creating a highly secure two-dimensional matrix code representing selected data. Means are provided for selectively transmitting the highly secure two-dimensional matrix code, from the means for creating it to the mobile communications device. The highly secure two-dimensional matrix code is then displayed on the visible display of the mobile communications device. Upon reading the code, a transaction is facilitated.

Abstract: The invention is an improved transaction verification method comprising a document, card or electronic apparatus with a transparent optical pattern visible to the user on a transparent window display. The verification process is performed by a user aligning the transparent pattern over a synchronized pattern image. The optical combination of these patterns induces a visual code, to be apparent to the user, which is then manually entered into a remote terminal or directly to the electronic apparatus to verify the transaction.

Abstract: The present invention describes An RFID antenna manufacturing system whereby the RFID antenna becomes an integral part of an integrated circuit package. The RFID manufacturing system contemplated by this invention includes photoresist manufacturing techniques to produce a template or die specifically designed to mass produce RFID transponders whereby the chip and antenna becomes one integrated unit. The RFID antenna template or die is precisely tuned, using trimming algorithms and laser technology, to resonate with electro magnetic signal increments of 2 megahertz. According to this system each electro magnetic signal increment is assigned to a different category in a supply chain. This invention reduces the cost, size and weight of prior art RFID transponders. This invention reduces signal to noise ratio by producing precisely tuned antennas which provide a gatekeeper function directly correlated to ambient electro magnetic signals.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises: sensing at least one of movement and position of an identification token; determining if a criteria is satisfied; and enabling operation of the identification token if the criteria is satisfied; wherein determining if the criteria is satisfied comprises determining if the at least one of movement and position satisfies a reference criteria; and wherein the sensor comprises a sensor to provide a signal indicative of at least one of movement and position of the identification token prior to presentation to a proximity coupling device.

Abstract: In a mobile terminal, a control section monitors a battery residual amount at a power supply section, if the battery residual amount is less than a preset threshold, it refers to the states of various flags stored in a flag table at a memory section. Subsequently, if the control section judges it is before exit after entry for a service for the object of a lock temporary release and an entry and exit usage service, it changes a noncontact IC card function section to a lock temporary release state. This allows the noncontact IC card function to be in a lock temporary release state, just before the power supply is turned off, even if the battery residual amount is low. Therefore, when the commuter gets off a train and passes through a station ticket gate, the commuter may use the noncontact IC card function.

Abstract: According to some example embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for triggering an alarm. In this regard, one example apparatus includes means for receiving an instruction to alarm a security gate device, and means for tuning a security resonator at a location such that a field generated by the security gate device interacts with the security resonator to cause the security gate device to trigger an alarm in response to at least receiving the instruction to alarm the security gate device.

Abstract: A method for setting an operating frequency of a memory card includes the following steps: performing an operating frequency adjusting flow to select a target operating frequency, and utilizing the target operating frequency to set the operating frequency of the memory card, where the step of performing the operating frequency adjusting flow includes: selecting a plurality of candidate operating frequencies; testing an accessing performance of the memory card operated under the plurality of candidate operating frequencies to generate a plurality of testing results, respectively; and selecting one of the plurality of candidate operating frequencies as the target operating frequency according to the plurality of testing results.

Abstract: A portable card adapted to interact with a data processing station when the portable card and the data processing station are moved relative to each other is disclosed. The portable card includes a substrate having a predetermined shape, e.g. rectangular. An accessible embedded storage member is enclosed within said substrate. The storage member includes at least one layer of storage material for storing information in a predetermined format for processing by the data processing station. The storage member and the substrate are adapted to be transported relative to each other to expose at least a portion of the storage member to the data processing station to facilitate processing of stored information and for embedment of the storage member within the substrate. The storage member may be in the form of an elongated strip member, or a circular member.

Abstract: A method and device exchanging contact information on an electronic device. Contact information is obtained from a contact by scanning a barcode using an electronic device and decoding the barcode to recover the contact information encoded therein. The contact information may be used to reciprocate by sending user contact data in a message addressed to an electronic address obtained from the contact information. The user contact data may be encoded in a second barcode displayed on the electronic device.

Abstract: A PDA device is used to record the ID of a vehicle boot RFID tag and to transmit to the tag and to a host entity violation data such as summons number, license number, time and date stamp, issuing person ID, location of the vehicle, scofflaw data and so on. This data may be entered into the PDA electronically via a communication network such as the internet or LAN system or manually via a keyboard. The host entity has a data base which is uploaded with this information and has correlation of RFID tag numbers to an unlock combination number for each boot. When the boot is attached to a vehicle this PDA data is transmitted to the host entity whose contact telephone number is attached to the vehicle being booted. The driver contacts the entity to pay the fine and receive in return the unlock combination. The driver thus can release and remove the boot within minutes of returning to the vehicle and can return the boot at his leisure.

Abstract: The initialization of an inertial navigation system is performed using information obtained from an image of an object. Positional and orientational information about the object in a global reference frame and positional and orientational information about the camera relative to the object are obtained from the image. Positional and orientational information for the camera in the global reference frame is determined along with a transformation matrix between inertial sensor reference frame and a navigation coordinate frame. The inertial navigation system is initialized using the positional and orientational information for the camera, the transformation matrix and the velocity of the camera when the object was imaged, i.e., zero. Using the initialized data with measurements from the inertial sensors the position of the mobile platform may be updated during navigation and provided, e.g., on a digital map. Inertial navigation errors may be corrected using information obtained from images of different objects.

Abstract: A method of using a sensing device to read coded data is provided. The coded data is arranged in accordance with a layout having mirror and n-fold rotational symmetry about a center of rotation, where n is at least two. The layout includes n identical first sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about the center of rotation, and n identical second sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about the center of rotation. Each second sub-layout is a reflection of a corresponding one of the first sub-layouts. At least one sub-layout includes rotation-indicating data that distinguishes that sub-layout from at least one other sub-layout and reflection-indicating data that distinguishes the reflections of reflected sub-layouts. The method includes sensing a layout using the sensing device, decoding the coded data of the sensed sub-layouts, thereby determining the rotation-indicating data of that sub-layout, and using the rotation-indicating data to interpret the meaning of the coded data.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a unique optical signature that uses a plurality of optical signature chambers containing fluids having differing optical properties, for example differing indices of refraction, that produce different individual optical signatures for each chamber. If the chambers are broken causing the fluids to spill or the fluids are otherwise discharged from the chambers, the fluids mix together so one does not know which fluid came from which chamber, thereby preventing replication of the correct optical signatures. This destruction of the optical signatures can occur mechanically, without the application or presence of electrical power.

Abstract: Since a power source voltage is generated from a communication signal in a wireless chip, there is a risk that a large amount of voltage be generated in the wireless chip to electrically destroy a circuit in the case of supplying a strong communication signal. Therefore, the present invention is made with an aim to provide a wireless chip having resistance to a strong communication signal. A wireless chip of the present invention has an element in which a power source wire and a grounding wire are electrically short-circuited if a power source voltage exceeds a voltage at which an electric circuit is destroyed, i.e., exceeds the specified voltage range. Accordingly, a wireless chip of the present invention has resistance to a strong communication signal.

Abstract: Method and data carrier for storing and reading a data code, wherein at least two information tracks of electrically conductive material are printed onto a substrate in such a way that by parallel reading of the at least two information tracks a clock signal and a data signal are determined, by means of which the data code is formed. The clock signal is here formed by logic ORing of the information tracks and the data code is determined by interpreting the information tracks taking account of the clock signal.

Abstract: Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers.

Abstract: A device for retrieving data from radio frequency identification (RFID) tags is disclosed. The device includes a mobile base, a robotic arm, and a data reading device. The robotic arm is attached to the mobile base. The data reading device employed to collect the data of electric tags is attached to the end of the robotic arm. A device for retrieving data from an RFID tag arrives at the position, where the electric tag is, by moving the mobile base and adjusting the height of the robotic arm. The movement is controlled according to the position and the height of the electric tag. Finally, the data reading device reads the data stored in the electric tag.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for marking an article of manufacture. After marking an article of manufacture with a first identifier that describes at least one aspect of the article, such article is further marked with a supplemental identifier that describes the at least one aspect of the article.

Abstract: A method and mechanism used for or by, individuals, groups, corporations, (profit and non profit), professionals, businesses, schools, governments, institutions, and machines to help, protect, create, design, record, file, document, publish, authenticate, plan, market, personalize, distribute, manufacture, license, franchise, sponsor, advertise, publicize, track, project, calendar, voting, rate, conference, rent, lease, price, request, propose, order, pay, fund, buy, sell, lend, bank, finance, store, insure, barter, gift, repair, service, build, share, check, insure, install, learn, teach, research, promote, collaborate, adopt, think, monitor, manage, remind, administer, broadcast, target spatial points, communicate, manage energy communication, connect like minded people, offer self help, manage group health, combined with data aggregated from a vision engine, hearing engine, touch engine, taste engine, smell engine, with data from the mechanical internet, the life Internet, and fuzzy logical, abductive, ind

Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an item by using a security marking. The security marking is provided on the item with an OVD ink capable of absorbing light in a visible wavelength range to appear visibly black and producing a red fluorescent emission under ultraviolet excitation. Under visible light illumination and ultraviolet excitation, a visible image and a fluorescent image are obtained from the security marking using image scanners. The images are compared to find a substantial match with each other. The security marking can be a postage indicium, a barcode, a symbol, a message or an image. The item to be authenticated can be a mailpiece, a banknote, a tag, a ticket, a document, an identification card, or the like.

Abstract: A method and system for use with a portable device including a processor, at least some embodiments of the method including the steps of providing an identification tag on at least one item that includes item identifying information, obtaining item identifying information from the identification tag via the portable device, obtaining at least one image of the at least one item via the portable device and performing a supplemental process using the identifying information and the at least one image.

Abstract: Bar codes used for various applications. A bar code can be used for biometrics, or for computer data entry. A special bar code is described that has additional information, but can be read by other readers.

Abstract: In IC-tagged printed matter 200, image data is printed on IC-tagged paper and the image data of the printed image is stored in the IC tag. MFP 100C makes a judgment whether the document set by ADF 141 is an IC-tagged printed mater or not by means of IC tag reader 143A, reads out the image data from the IC tag of the document on the ADF by means of IC tag reader 143A without transporting the document, and prints it on conventional paper or IC-tagged printing paper by means of printing unit 151, when it is the IC-tagged printed matter. If it is to be printed on IC-tagged printing paper, it writes the printed image data on the IC tag of said IC-tagged printing paper by means of IC tag writer 152 simultaneously. Thus, high quality copies in which the attribute information of the printed matter is reflected can be obtained from the electronically tagged printed mater.

Abstract: A system for printing hospital labels and wrist bands having a capture station, wherein a master label is created, and multiple independent label stations, wherein additional labels may be printed based solely on information in the master label, without being connected to a data network.

Abstract: The tag-label producing device includes: a cartridge holder for selectively installing a first roll and a first roll; a tape feed roller, a ribbon take-up roller, and a switching mechanism that impart a drive force in the tape length direction to this tape; an antenna for performing transmission/reception of information through wireless communication to/from an IC circuit part of an RFID circuit element, upon the installation of the first roll; a cartridge sensor for detecting which one of the first rolls has been installed; and a control circuit including a tag tape mode and an ordinary-tape mode, for controlling a drive unit by switching between the modes.

Abstract: A tamperproof genuineness ID device with self-destruct protection function and a method thereof, which identifies whether merchandises are genuine or fake by reading, identifying and encrypting genuineness ID information in a genuineness ID medium. The tamperproof genuineness ID device includes a working part with self-destruct protection function and a detecting work part for identifying a product to be detected, wherein the product to be detected is airtight sealed or fixed with the tamperproof genuineness ID device together. The method includes several steps: setting the genuineness ID medium in a coordinate working state with the tamperproof genuineness ID device; identifying information in the genuineness ID medium by the detecting work part of the tamperproof genuineness ID device, then encrypting and calculating to obtain a native genuineness ID code; and outputting a detecting result. The tamperproof genuineness ID device makes genuineness ID detection for merchandise easier and more reliable.

Abstract: An electronic system with which consumers and businesses can automatically and electronically facilitate competition for financial transaction services that they purchase, and/or participate in bigger markets more transparently than they can currently. The system features a payment card, which is arranged to clear transactions with at least two accounts, which at least two accounts are arranged to be hosted by different financial service providers. The system also features a payment card reader, which is arranged to clear transactions with at least two accounts, which at least two accounts are arranged to be hosted by different financial service providers. The transaction computer server of the system is arranged to capture a competitive record of available bids that could have been accepted to complete the transaction from at least one the electronic market.

Abstract: A method of printing an interface onto a surface is disclosed. The method starts by providing a printer comprising a data input module for receiving document data from a computer system, a coded data generator for generating coded data using at least some of the document data, the coded data being indicative of an identity of a region of a surface to be printed on and of a plurality of locations on the surface to be printed on, a printhead for printing the interface onto the surface, and an ink supply for supplying ink to the printhead, the ink supply comprising an ink set including at least one visible text/graphics ink and a coded data ink, the coded data ink being absorptive of wavelengths in the near-infrared range. Visible text/graphics and the coded data is then printed onto the surface using the printer.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a permit-based parking environment governed by a parking program. The permit-based parking environment includes a number of parking permits each including a unique RFID tag and tag number. One or more RFID readers are used to scan the vehicles parked in the parking environment to determine if a RFID tag is associated with the parked vehicle. The results of the scan along with information related to the parked vehicle are provided to a permit management system to determine if the vehicle is parked within the scope of privileges pre-defined for that vehicle, pursuant to the parking program governing the parking environment. The permit management system stores, manages, and monitors data related to the permits controlled under the parking program.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating electronic transactions using an intelligent instrument is disclosed. An authorization server enables users to obtain authorization credentials through the use of the intelligent instrument by issuing a challenge to an intelligent token of the intelligent instrument. The intelligent token generates a challenge response and transmits the challenge response to the authorization server, which assembles credentials including a key for the electronic transaction upon validating the response. The authorization server sends the assembled credentials to the intelligent instrument and the intelligent instrument transmits the assembled credentials to the authorization server during a subsequent transaction. The authorization server validates the assembled credentials and provides authorization for the transaction in response to the validating the assembled credentials.

Abstract: A glazing unit including at least one marking element visible from the outside thereof and including a string of characters. The marking element can be visually identified by whomsoever and can be communicated remotely to an identification device. The identification device incorporates, for a given marking element, characteristics relating to the glazing unit that are intended to be at least partly accessible to the public in exchange for the identity of the marking element.

Abstract: Driver management method, driver management apparatus and driver management program which manages drivers corresponding to devices connected to a network, in which devices connected to a subnet of the network are detected, and drivers corresponding to the devices connected to the subnet, of drivers installed in a user terminal are presented to a user.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a bag supporting table includes a pair of hooking sections configured to support a shopping bag and an auxiliary-bag supporting section. The shopping bag has a pair of grips. The pair of hooking sections are spaced apart from and opposed to each other. The pair of hooking sections respectively hook the grips of the shopping bag and support the shopping bag. The auxiliary-bag supporting section is arranged on the outer side of an arrangement area for the shopping bag supported by the pair of hooking sections.

Abstract: An optical barcode and/or RFID reader having at least two sets of illuminating LEDs that are directed toward a target object to reflect whether the barcode and/or RFID reading was successful or unsuccessful. The reader is provided with a set of red LEDs and a set of green LEDs for illuminating targets, such as barcodes or RFID tags. In addition to using these LEDs to illuminate the target, the reader will illuminate the target with a particular color of light to signify a successful read, such green light, or an unsuccessful read, such as red light. A third color may be provided to indicate a successful RFID interrogation, such as blue light. The reader thus uses the built-in illumination LEDs to cast differently colored light on the target, rather than having to provide additional LEDs in a user interface positioned on the housing of the reader.