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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7533053 | Method and apparatus for accommodating quality review in an automated account statement generation process A computer-implemented quality review process is introduced in which account statements may be individually selected from a batch printing run. Selected statements may then be viewed, edited, approved and released for printing. Account statements may also be unappro... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7532073 | Solid state power amplifier with multi-planar MMIC modules A solid state power amplifier (SSPA) system may include a radio frequency (RF) input, an RF waveguide split block, multiple monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifier modules, and/or a heat spreader. An MMIC power amplifier module may include a b... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7530493 | Smartcard transaction method and system using iris scan recognition The present invention discloses a method for registering biometric information for use in a smartcard-reader system. The method comprises the steps of contacting an authorized sample receiver and submitting a biometric to a sensor to facilitates the sensor in obtain... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7530491 | Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services, and methods of making the same are provided. The metal-containing transaction cards may be standard-sized (i.e., about 3 ⅜ inches by about 2 ¼ inches) or any other size yet stil... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7523860 | Smartcard transaction method and system using facial scan recognition The present invention discloses a method for registering biometric information for use in a smartcard-reader system. The method comprises the steps of contacting an authorized sample receiver and submitting a biometric to a sensor to facilitates the sensor in obtain... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7522229 | Flat panel display having support of multiple use states A flat-panel display including a body, a base detachably connected with the body, and a metal plate detachably connected with the base is provided in the present invention. When the body is at a first use-state, the metal plate is affixed to the base and supports th... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7520439 | Portable electronic devices with convenient or foldable transaction cards Convenient transaction cards are provided that may be attached or interconnected with portable electronic devices, such as, for example, cellular telephones, PDAs, MP3 players, the iPod™ digital music device, and other like portable electronic music devices. The t... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7518165 | Epitaxial nucleation and buffer sequence for via-compatible InAs/AlGaSb HEMTs A metamorphic high electron mobility transistor having a plurality of high electron mobility transistor layers, a semi-insulating substrate, a ternary metamorphic buffer layer positioned between the semi-insulating substrate and the plurality of high electron mobili... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7514706 | Voltage reference circuit using programmable metallization cells A programmable metallization cell voltage reference is disclosed. The voltage reference can be taken from the anode to ground, from the cathode to ground, or differentially across the programmable metallization cell device. ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7512627 | Business intelligence data repository and data management system and method A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of acce... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7510224 | Releasable trailer door lock A system of locking a door is disclosed. The system according to the present invention comprises a releasable keeper that secures a door locking mechanism to keep a door secured to an enclosure in a locked position. A release mechanism that is operated from the inte... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7510115 | Smartcard transaction method and system using auditory scan recognition The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using smellprint recognition biometrics in a smartcard-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a smellprint sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifyin... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7509293 | Method for anonymous purchase of goods by not providing identifying information to a non-host entity A method and system for facilitating the purchase of goods and services anonymously from an e-commerce website is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of transaction account numbers, each of which is associated with a monetary load value. The transact... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7506819 | Biometric security using a fob The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. I... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7506818 | Biometrics for radio frequency payment transactions The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using multiple biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric s... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7506806 | Smartcard transaction method and system using fingerprint recognition The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using keystroke scan biometrics in a smartcard-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a keystroke scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying bi... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7506010 | Storing and retrieving computer data files using an encrypted network drive file system A system and method for storing computer files in a destination file is described, which may be an incremental backup system. File headers related to the files may be stored in a file index separate from a data file, or subsequent versions may be stored in the same ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7496541 | System for anonymous purchase of goods by providing a plurality of active account numbers A method and system for facilitating the purchase of goods and services anonymously from an e-commerce website is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of transaction account numbers, each of which is associated with a monetary load value. The transact... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7496524 | System and method for networked loyalty program The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentati... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7496015 | Drive device A drive apparatus of the present invention includes a recording/reproduction section and a drive control section. The drive control section performs a process including: determining whether or not replacement management information including a replacement physical a... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494058 | Smartcard transaction method and system using voiceprint recognition The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using smellprint recognition biometrics in a smartcard-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a smellprint sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifyin... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7493288 | RF payment via a mobile device A process for providing an RF module configured to convert a nontraditional transaction device for traditional transaction completion is disclosed. The RF module is placed in physical and logical communication with a microprocessor of a nontraditional transaction de... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491171 | Method and system for treating acne and sebaceous glands A method and system for ultrasound treatment of acne and sebaceous glands are provided. An exemplary method and system are configured for targeted treatment of sebaceous glands in various manners, such as through use of therapy only, therapy and monitoring, imaging ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7487911 | Exception notification system and method A system and method for distributing prepaid cash alternatives and resolving exceptions related to the sale of prepaid cash alternatives such as traveler's cheques or prepaid cards. Reports of sales may be reviewed to identify exceptions, and information explaining ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488988 | Light emitting device and method of forming the same A light emitting device includes a substrate and an adhesive layer on the substrate. At least two multi-layer epitaxial structures are on the substrate. Each structure sequentially includes an upper cladding layer, an active layer, a lower cladding layer, an ohmic c... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7485216 | Process for recovery of copper from copper-bearing material using pressure leaching, direct electrowinning and solvent/solution extraction The present invention relates generally to a process for recovering copper and/or other metal values from a metal-bearing ore, concentrate, or other metal-bearing material using pressure leaching and direct electrowinning. More particularly, the present invention re... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7482941 | Physical key to facilitate an inactive mode for a state-of-charge indicator within a battery The invention provides a system and battery including a state-of-charge indicator (SOCI) to monitor and display the amount of charge within the battery. The SOCI is capable of operating in a hibernate mode, an active mode, and/or a sleep mode. The battery may be man... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483994 | System and method for creating a standard envelope structure A system and method for expanding the capabilities of a SOAP envelope to include information useful for processing messages between a requestor and provider is disclosed. The message structure defines seven standard header blocks; each defined to provide data specif... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483294 | Read, write, and erase circuit for programmable memory devices A circuit for writing, reading, and erasing a programmable device is disclosed. The programmable device includes an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes. Electrical properties of the device are altered by applying a sufficient bias across the electrode to for... | 01/27/2009 |
| D584893 | Accessory platform | 01/20/2009 |
| 7480633 | Real-time brokerage account application system and method A system and method for processing a brokerage account application in a substantially real-time environment, where a host system retrieves Applicant data via a distributed network, communicates with a credit bureau system to obtain credit decisioning and approval; e... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7476308 | Process for multiple stage direct electrowinning of copper A system and process for recovering copper from a copper-containing ore, concentrate, or other copper-bearing material to produce high quality cathode copper from a leach solution without the use of copper solvent/solution extraction techniques or apparatus. A proce... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475808 | Systems and methods for locating a payment system utilizing a wireless point of sale device Systems and methods to facilitate commercial transactions conducted at geographically remote locations is disclosed. A wireless point of sale (POS) device may be configured to locate a payment system and transmit a payment authorization request from a remote locatio... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475705 | Manufacturing method for multi-material tube structures The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7478397 | Service-based interface method A method for combining the management of enterprise data along with a set of service design principles to allow users to derive the proper set of consistent services and structures is disclosed. The method leads to a more consistent, higher quality, lower cost servi... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475032 | Systems and methods for creating financial advice applications The present invention is a computer-implemented system and method for easily configuring new financial advice applications from various services and sub-applications in order to deliver consistent advice to consumers, clients, and advisors, regardless of the deliver... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7473413 | Method for recovering metal values from metal-containing materials using high temperature pressure leaching The present invention relates generally to a process for recovering copper and other metal values from metal-containing materials through pressure leaching operations. In accordance with the various aspects of the present invention, metal-containing pregnant leach s... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7475037 | Guaranteed negotiation system and method A system and method for facilitating the negotiation of credits. The bank issuing the credit and a nominated bank agree to program conditions pursuant to which the nominated bank, based upon its own examination of documents presented under the credit and before said... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7472827 | Limited use PIN system and method The present invention facilitates transactions by providing a limited use PIN that is associated with a primary account and/or PIN number, wherein the limited use PIN is presented to the merchant to initiate a transaction. More particularly, the system involves the ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7469233 | Method and system for facilitating the anonymous purchase of goods and services from an e-commerce website A method and system for facilitating the purchase of goods and services anonymously from an e-commerce website is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of transaction account numbers, each of which is associated with a monetary load value. The transact... | 12/23/2008 |
