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Neuroimaging as a means for validating whether a stimulus such as advertisement, communication, or product evokes a certain mental response such as emotion, preference, or memory, or to predict the consequences of the stimulus on later behavior such as consumption or purchasing.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7128652 | System, method, and article of manufacture for gaming from an off-site location Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention allow a patron to play games from an off-site location via an online network. For example, a server may receive, from a first client terminal, a purchase request for at least one wag... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7086198 | Machine for vending floral arrangements A machine for vending floral arrangements is described including stack of generally circular carousels each for supporting a plurality of floral arrangements; and a generally cylindrical exterior housing surrounding the carousels. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7036175 | Washing machine with pay activated bulk detergent dispenser An approved washing machine and method of washing laundry is provided wherein a user can select an amount of an additive, such as detergent, to be automatically supplied from a bulk additive reservoir to the washing machine tub during the appropriate time in the was... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6907977 | Capacitance sensor for coin evaluation A capacitance sensor measures a coin to determine geometrical parameters thereof and to allow assessment of different geometrical parameters of a coin which influence the measured capacitance. In a preferred arrangement, a mechanical arrangement alters the capacitan... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6062370 | Coin counter assembly for push-pull coin mechanism for vending and arcade machines and appliances A coin counter is provided for push-pull coin vending machines, arcade machines and pay-per-use appliances. The counter comprises a bracket assembly having first and second chambers. The first chamber for receiving, processing and expelling a coin, and th... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5709294 | Non-jamming coin chute trigger assembly for pay telephones A coin chute trigger assembly having separate coin paths for nickels, dimes, and quarters. Intentionally, the dime coin path is made at least twice as wide as the thickness of a dime in order to prevent hangups and jams. A trigger included in each coin pa... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5676232 | Coin chute trigger assembly for pay telephones with microswitches A coin chute trigger assembly having separate coin paths for nickels, dimes, and quarters. A microswitch is positioned adjacent to each coin path. A trigger included in each coin path is operated in response to deposit of the appropriate coin through the ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5664658 | Switch assembly for a coin collector A switch assembly of a coin collector includes a switch housing provided with first and second electrical contacts therein, a movable lever mounted in the housing and movable between an open position in which the lever contacts the first contact, and a cl... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5651443 | Electrical noise suppression in coin acceptor mechanism A coin acceptor mechanism (10) for recognizing the valid input of a coin (18) into a coin operated device wherein the mechanism (10) includes a sensor (28) which produces an electrical signal (30) indicative of the sensed presence or absence of a coin. A ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5404985 | Method and apparatus for electronically recognizing and counting coins A method and apparatus for recognizing and counting coins is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus is battery powered and includes a magnet which moves between two positions upon a coin moving along a coin path. Movement of the magnet activates a reed s... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5386901 | Coin selector Coin selector, which defines a route or path for the coins, along which are fitted optical and electromagnetic sensors and at least one rocker arm located towards the entrance to that route or path which is responsible for directing the coins towards the ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 4967895 | Parameter control system for electronic parking meter An electronic parking meter system for receiving at least one type of coin or other payment device and including circuits for controlling changeable parameters, such as temperature drift, low voltage levels, aging etc. The electronic parking meter has a p... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4903816 | Coin drop mounting mechanism Apparatus for affixing a coin drop mechanism to the front panel of a vending machine in situations where internal tactile and visual access to the rear surface of the machine panel is limited. An external plate assembly includes guide rods extending from ... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4368814 | Apparatus for franking mail A coin freed apparatus for franking mail having a cabinet with two entry slots for the introduction of mail and coins respectively. A franking machine is mounted in the cabinet and is automatically operable to mark each item of mail fed through the approp... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4240635 | Slot machine device A slot machine device of substantially electronic construction including a changeable display provided by activatable matrices, a pseudo random number generator for producing stored information on demand in an apparently random manner, and a microprocesso... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4176740 | Automatically stamping mailbox An automatic coin-operated stamping mailbox having a coin collector which activates a first switch. A letter to be mailed is inserted into a slot which activates a second switch in series with the first thereby operating a motor driving a set of rollers w... | 12/04/1979 |
| 4147246 | Anti-theft parking system An anti-theft parking system comprising a free-standing post at each delineated area for the parking of a single vehicle supporting audible and illuminated signals and a control circuit so designed that when a vehicle is driven into the area so as to depr... | 04/03/1979 |
| 3978958 | Ticket vendor Apparatus for severing tickets from a supply of connected tickets and for feeding severed tickets individually to a delivery location in response to a credit signal in which an already severed ticket, retained in escrow position at which it blocks the pat... | 09/07/1976 |
