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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120125999 | KEYCARD AND KEYCARD-LOCK To acquire a keycard, the creation of whose clone is impossible, and a keycard-lock that is locked/unlocked by the keycard. Key information constituted by randomly disposed metal granules, fiber pieces, a hologram chip, fluorescent substanc... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120080521 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND MOBILE DEVICE EMPLOYING ENHANCED FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION The described embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for fingerprint authentication for a computing device. In one embodiment, the method comprises: storing a default finger swipe scan direction; receiving a finger swipe scan; authenticating the received fi... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120080520 | SITE-SPECIFIC ACCESS MANAGEMENT A system for ensuring access management of a given site by providing integrated and comprehensive assessment of persons, livestock or objects that are given access to the site. The system includes a database of information about the site and potential accessors, a mobil... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120048924 | READ ONLY CARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM The present invention offers a read only card identification system, utilizing capacitive detector circuit as the identification apparatus to execute the function of a functional code. The system consists a bottom layer (300), which is a capacitive detector circu... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120037698 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY READING INFORMATION The present invention relates to a novel type of information carrier, on which information is stored in the form of diffraction structures. The information carrier according to the invention can be read by being drawn manually through a reading device. The present inven... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120018512 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VENUE CONTROLLED BUY-BACK AND RESELLING OF ACCESS PRIVILEGES AND TICKETS TO CLOSED GROUP EVENTS Methods and apparatus for controlling venue buy-back and resale of access privileges to controlled group events limiting third party trading of subscription.... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120022811 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SIMULATOR AND ANALYZER (EVSA) FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT Embodiments pertain to simulator circuitry, particularly to simulator circuitry configured to simulate an electric vehicle and test an electric vehicle charger (110). A test unit (210) is configured to simulate a GFI current via modulator (1623) and... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120022902 | ONLINE/OFFLINE EVENT RELATED ACCESS CONTROLLED SYSTEMS WITH EVENT SPECIFIC CLOSED VENUE WIRELESS APPLICATIONS Systems and methods for off line/online access controlled environments to implement temporal applications in wireless devices via near field communications in closed group venues; e.g., concert halls, race horse betting, and university scheduling, are disclosed.... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120017081 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING DEVICE CAPABILITIES TO A VERIFIED THIRD PARTY A system, devices and methods for verifying an administrator computing device to a guest computing device, verifying the guest device to the administrator device and outputting a list of the guest device capabilities for the administrator device such that the guest devi... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120004931 | System and Method for Form Record Processing A method and system for providing a form record and for processing the same. For example, a medical record form in a clinical or hospital environment is provided based on user input and is processed upon the user's filling in of the form. In some aspects, a user indicat... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110320296 | Methods and Apparatus for Self-Service Checkout A context aware process is utilized to speed self-checkout. In one aspect, such a process is utilized to simplify response to a weight mismatch condition where a produce scale weight and a bagging scale weight for an item differs by more than a predetermined amount. Oth... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110313937 | Vehicle rental system and method A system and method are provided for facilitating a remote live vehicle rental transaction between a customer service representative (CSR) and a customer and providing a vehicle key device to the customer without the need for a CSR at the site of the key or vehicle, whe... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110309953 | Systems And Methods For Monitoring Vehicle Parking Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to systems and methods of monitoring vehicle parking. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle parking monitoring system that includes a parking space sensor enabled to detect the pre... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110291798 | Wireless Encrypted Control of Physical Access Systems Physical access systems and methods securely grant physical access to restricted areas in high-volume applications. An electronic device, such as a smartphone, stores a digitally signed physical access rights file. An individual uses this rights file to gain access to a... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110258093 | Portable Power Distribution Enhancements Some embodiments provide a power distribution system that includes a set of distributed power stations. Each power station includes a lockable power supply that enables and disables the flow of power and a set of input controls that are used to provide inputs to the pow... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251862 | Ticket Segmentation Techniques to segment a ticket into at least two ticket segments for a customizable event experience are disclosed. Events can have natural break points or event segments such as innings, periods, quarters, halves, or acts. In accordance with the claimed subject matter,... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110240736 | Web Service for Enabling Network Access to Hardware Peripherals The present specification discloses methods and systems to enable a peripheral device, which otherwise lacks intrinsic networking capabilities, to be accessible over a network once attached to a local multi-function device, such as computers, laptops, printers, copiers,... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110227697 | PASSENGER FLOW MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM A method for passenger flow is described. A boarding pass identifier of a boarding pass is electronically identified at a workstation of one or more first workstations at a first level. Boarding pass information associated with the identified boarding pass identifier is... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110226849 | TRANSITION READER MOUNTING BRACKET Devices, systems, and methods are provided for transitioning or otherwise updating access control devices are provided. In particular, a design for a reader mounting bracket is provided. The reader mounting bracket is capable of mounting multiple data input or technolog... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110221565 | DYNAMIC ACCESS CONTROL IN RESPONSE TO FLEXIBLE RULES A dynamic access control facility that enables an operator to determine whether to grant or deny access to an individual based, in part, on the status of the individual. The operator scans the individual's identification information from an identification record using a... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110210171 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA USED TO ACTIVATE A DEVICE TO OPERATE WITH A SERVER Embodiments of the systems, devices, and methods described herein generally facilitate transmission and reception of activation data for use in activating a mobile device to operate with a server. In accordance with one example embodiment, an activation barcode is recei... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110192899 | Identification System The invention concerns generally systems and methods to provide emergency information related to and identification of an individual, such as an infant, separated from a parent or guardian. The system can be designed such that it increases the likelihood that emergency ... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110184867 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A DYNAMIC CARD VALUE A method and system is provided for generating a dynamic card value (DCV) from a mobile user device for use in a transaction between a user cardholder and a transaction provider. The DCV may be configured for use as a card verification value (CVV), also known as a card ... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110166995 | System and Method for Temporarily Enabling Proprietary Transit Payments on a Hotel Room Key One embodiment of the invention is directed to a system comprising a database and a server computer coupled to the database, wherein the server computer comprises a processor and a computer-readable storage medium coupled to the processor, the computer readable storage ... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110145141 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES An electric vehicle recharge station includes a housing with an outlet switchably coupled to an electrical electric power source. A vehicle connectible plug is removably mounted on the housing and connected to the outlet for supplying electric power from the outlet to t... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110139870 | SECURITY APPARATUS Disclosed is apparatus for use with an RFID proximity card and with a steel door and frame assembly. The door is of the type having a magnet and the frame is of the type having a bore, which, when the door is closed in the frame, presents towards the magnet. The bore is... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110136429 | VEHICULAR WIRELESS PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION METHOD A method and system for making payments from a vehicle using onboard wireless communication systems. A Near Field Communication (NFC) reader is placed a vehicle, such that a customer can pass an NFC-enabled phone or credit card near the reader to provide a source of fun... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110137803 | SECURE ELECTRONIC RECEIPT SYSTEMS AND METHODS The present disclosure relates to secure electronic receipt systems and methods. The present invention removes the need for paper-based receipts while preserving security through use of a digital signature on each electronic receipt verifying the transaction and other d... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110121073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY READING INFORMATION The present invention relates to a novel type of information carrier, on which information is stored in the form of diffraction structures. The information carrier according to the invention can be read by being drawn manually through a reading device. The present inven... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110121074 | METHOD FOR REPAYMENT OF ELEVATOR INVESTMENT COSTS The invention relates to a method for repayment of the investment costs of an elevator on the basis of personal identification of the passenger, by providing the aforesaid passenger with a card comprising the personal data of the aforesaid passenger, on the basis of whi... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110125642 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INDIRECTLY RETRIEVING ACCOUNT DATA FROM DATA STORAGE DEVICES A method and system for processing an electronic payment transaction is described herein. The method uses a first computer device configured to access account data from a database subsystem operating at a second computer device. The method includes operating a transacti... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110114722 | MIFARE CARD, MIFARE ACCESS APPARATUS, AND ACCESS METHOD THEREOF A Mifare card, a Mifare access apparatus, and an access method thereof are provided. The Mifare card has an application index. The Mifare access apparatus may obtain the application index when the Mifare card approaches. The Mifare access apparatus may access the applic... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110114723 | DATA STORAGE AND ACCESS SYSTEMS Data storage and access systems enable downloading and paying for data such as audio and video data, text, software, games and other types of data. A portable data carrier has an interface for sending and receiving data, data memory for storing received content data, an... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110119155 | VERIFICATION OF PORTABLE CONSUMER DEVICES FOR 3-D SECURE SERVICES Apparatuses, methods, and systems pertaining to the verification of portable consumer devices for 3-D Secure Systems are disclosed. In one implementation, a verification token is coupled to a computer by a USB connection so as to use the computer's networking facilities... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110108623 | VERIFICATION OF PORTABLE CONSUMER DEVICES Apparatuses, methods, and systems pertaining to the verification of portable consumer devices are disclosed. In one implementation, a verification token is coupled to a computer by a USB connection so as to use the computer's networking facilities. The verification toke... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110101096 | IDENTIFICATION CARD AND NETWORK SYSTEM USING THE SAME An identification card contains an identification portion that contains identification information for identifying a person, a wireless-information-receiving portion that receives wireless information, an output-information-generating portion that generates output infor... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110101095 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTHENTICATING ECONOMIC TRANSACTIONS A method of conducting an economic transaction includes the steps of wirelessly receiving a card-transmitted signal, where the card-transmitted signal includes user account information and an indicator of an amount of elapsed time between a recognition of a vibration ap... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110100405 | INSTALLATION FOR DEFENSE OR PROTECTION ALLOWING THE CONTROL OF THE ENTRY OF PEOPLE The invention relates to light structures for the total video monitoring and the remote control of the system, and for the pre-recording of access badges, characterised in that they include booths to be placed on the ground, or slightly above the ground, that comprise a... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110092252 | Wireless Communication System A wireless communication system relating to a system for transferring a portable memory chip or other relevant data into a transmission device such that the transmission device can engage a computer to ultimately employ the network plan contained in the portable memory ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110079646 | COMPOSITE CHIP CARD WITH A SECURITY PROTECTION INTERFACE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME A composite chip card with a security protection interface and a method for controlling the same are provided. The chip card comprises a carrier, at least one induction coil, at least one chip module, and at least one security protection interface. The security protecti... | 04/07/2011 |
