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  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING MOBILE TELEPHONES TO COMBAT CRIME
    Publication number: 20120077476
    Abstract: The system and method described herein may validate and trace currency serial numbers, which may be extracted from the currency with a mobile telephone camera. The mobile telephone may use a messaging service to transmit the extracted serial numbers to a data processing facility, which may then compare the serial numbers transmitted from the mobile telephone to a list that includes information identifying currencies that are invalid, counterfeit, or known to be associated with criminal activities. In response to the extracted serial numbers matching any of the identifying information in the list, the currency may be deemed invalid. Furthermore, biometric information or information read from identification documents associated with an individual using the invalid or wanted currency may be obtained to help later identify the individual, and triangulation techniques may be used to track the mobile telephone and apprehend the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
    Inventors: Theodore G. Paraskevakos, Christopher G. George, Steven J. Cramer, Sabarikanth Perumal, Petros Liakopoulos, Hamlet Ambarsoom
  • Device and method for preventing counterfeiting using a currency serial number reader
    Publication number: 20080037856
    Abstract: A device and method for reading and authenticating currency serial numbers to prevent counterfeiting and other money-related crime is provided. The device may be retrofitted to be installed in an existing money counting machine, and may read serial numbers of currency that passes through the counting machine. The serial numbers can be captured from stationary currency prior to entering the counting machine, and the serial numbers may be authenticated by comparing the number against various databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: ICVN, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore Paraskevakos
  • System and method for intelligent currency validation
    Publication number: 20070172106
    Abstract: Currency is validated by comparing identifying information extracted from the currency, such as a serial number associated with the currency, to identifying information in a list corresponding to invalid currency, such as counterfeit currency. If the extracted identifying information matches identifying information on the list, the currency is deemed invalid. A photograph or thumbprint image can be obtained by a person using the invalid currency to help in later identification of that individual. Optical character recognition techniques can be used to extract the identifying information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Theodore Paraskevakos
  • Remote Management of Products and Services
    Publication number: 20070258574
    Abstract: The present integrated system—method and remote management devices for services and products that are mainly provided by public utility companies, is primarily based on monitoring the consumption of the product. Both the organisation as well as the clients are provided with information (by means of specialised software) regarding the improved management of the products and services of the organisation and the more rational pricing. The consumers are given the chance to contribute to the saving of energy in a substantial manner, thus contributing to reduced environmental pollution. Other system features include the issuance and settlement of invoices, as well as other services such as tele-statistics, tele-marketing, tele-polling, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Theodore Paraskevakos, Pavlos Kastrinakis
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TAPPING A PIPELINE
    Publication number: 20070235079
    Abstract: A method and device is provided for tapping an existing primary pipeline (e.g., a water supply line) without cutting the existing primary pipeline. A secondary supply line may be installed by coupling the device to a valve of the existing pipeline. In various implementations, the device may have a single port serving as both an input (i.e., an inlet) and an output (i.e., an outlet). Among other advantages, the invention may be used to avoid costly procedures of cutting supply lines, to prevent water spillage, to integrate with existing alarm and home improvement systems, and to communicate wirelessly with utility companies for billing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: THEODORE PARASKEVAKOS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTELLIGENT CURRENCY VALIDATION
    Publication number: 20090148027
    Abstract: Currency is validated by comparing identifying information extracted from the currency, such as a serial number associated with the currency, to identifying information in a list corresponding to invalid currency, such as counterfeit currency. If the extracted identifying information matches identifying information on the list, the currency is deemed invalid. A photograph or thumbprint image can be obtained by a person using the invalid currency to help in later identification of that individual. Optical character recognition techniques can be used to extract the identifying information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: THEODORE G. PARASKEVAKOS
  • Device and method for preventing counterfeiting using a currency serial number reader
    Patent number: 7567698
    Abstract: A device and method for reading and authenticating currency serial numbers to prevent counterfeiting and other money-related crime is provided. The device may be retrofitted to be installed in an existing money counting machine, and may read serial numbers of currency that passes through the counting machine. The serial numbers can be captured from stationary currency prior to entering the counting machine, and the serial numbers may be authenticated by comparing the number against various databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: iCVn, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
  • Intelligent currency validation network
    Publication number: 20040131230
    Abstract: A method for an intelligent identification system to recognize and validate currency base in the uniqueness of their numbers by employing video scanning apparatus in conjunction with optical character recognition (OCR) software and broadcasting capabilities so it can recognize the currency's value from a digitized serial number, store it with or without a “tag”, by memory means and be able to transmit and receive additional lists as a part of a network and as an extension; to recognize foreign countries currency, bank checks, personal checks and bills to be paid, for example: telephone bills, utility bills, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Theodore George Paraskevakos
  • System and method for intelligent currency validation
    Patent number: 7454049
    Abstract: Currency is validated by comparing identifying information extracted from the currency, such as a serial number associated with the currency, to identifying information in a list corresponding to invalid currency, such as counterfeit currency. If the extracted identifying information matches identifying information on the list, the currency is deemed invalid. A photograph or thumbprint image can be obtained by a person using the invalid currency to help in later identification of that individual. Optical character recognition techniques can be used to extract the identifying information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: iCVn, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
  • Intelligent currency validation network
    Patent number: 7006664
    Abstract: A method for an intelligent identification system to recognize and validate currency base in the uniqueness of their numbers by employing video scanning apparatus in conjunction with optical character recognition (OCR) software and broadcasting capabilities so it can recognize the currency's value from a digitized serial number, store it with or without a “tag”, by memory means and be able to transmit and receive additional lists as a part of a network and as an extension; to recognize foreign countries currency, bank checks, personal checks and bills to be paid, for example: telephone bills, utility bills, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Theodore George Paraskevakos
  • Remote management of products and services
    Patent number: 7940901
    Abstract: The present integrated system—method and remote management devices for services and products that are mainly provided by public utility companies, is primarily based on monitoring the consumption of the product. Both the organisation as well as the clients are provided with information (by means of specialised software) regarding the improved management of the products and services of the organisation and the more rational pricing. The consumers are given the chance to contribute to the saving of energy in a substantial manner, thus contributing to reduced environmental pollution. Other system features include the issuance and settlement of invoices, as well as other services such as tele-statistics, tele-marketing, tele-polling, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventors: Theodore George Paraskevakos, Pavlos Kastrinakis
  • Method and device for tapping a pipeline
    Patent number: 7806132
    Abstract: A method and device is provided for tapping an existing primary pipeline (e.g., a water supply line) without cutting the existing primary pipeline. A secondary supply line may be installed by coupling the device to a valve of the existing pipeline. In various implementations, the device may have a single port serving as both an input (i.e., an inlet) and an output (i.e., an outlet). Among other advantages, the invention may be used to avoid costly procedures of cutting supply lines, to prevent water spillage, to integrate with existing alarm and home improvement systems, and to communicate wirelessly with utility companies for billing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Tippmann Sports, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
  • Archery/practice exercise device and attachments therefor
    Patent number: 4708341
    Abstract: An archery practice/exercise device for use with a bow including a handleriser portion and a bow string. The practice/exercise device includes a cylinder having a closure member for partially closing a forward end of the cylinder so as to delimit an orifice through which air may be expelled from the cylinder. A piston is mounted for movement within the cylinder and an arrow-like shaft having a forward end is coupled to the piston and extends outwardly from a rear end of the cylinder. A fastening arrangement is disposed proximate to the rear end of the cylinder and secured thereto for enabling rigid attachment of the cylinder to the handleriser of the bow whereupon attachment to the handleriser, the cylinder extends forwardly of the handleriser for stabilizing the bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Indoor Archery International Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
  • Archery/practice exercise device and attachments therefor
    Patent number: 4623145
    Abstract: An archery practice/exercise device for use with a bow including a handleriser portion and a bow string. The practice/exercise device includes a cylinder having a closure member for partially closing a forward end of the cylinder so as to delimit an orifice through which air may be expelled from the cylinder. A piston is mounted for movement within the cylinder and an arrow-like shaft having a forward end is coupled to the piston and extends outwardly from a rear end of the cylinder. A fastening arrangement is disposed proximate to the rear end of the cylinder and secured thereto for enabling rigid attachment of the cylinder to the handleriser of the bow whereupon attachment to the handleriser, the cylinder extends forwardly of the handleriser for stabilizing the bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: Indoor Archery, Incorporated
    Inventor: Theodore G. Paraskevakos
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