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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186586 | System, method, and apparatus for smart card pin management via an unconnected reader A system of changing the PIN associated with a smart card is described. A user can initiate the PIN change using a personal unwired smart card reader, rather than using a system, such as an ATM machine. The smart card reader, loaded with the smart card provides a cr... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8152061 | System and method for processing closed loop cards and codes Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for processing closed loop cards/codes. The method includes identifying a closed loop card/code having associated money in an account, receiving a confirmation of an amount of money in the cl... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152060 | System and method for processing closed loop cards and codes Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for processing closed loop cards/codes. The method includes identifying a closed loop card/code having associated money in an account, receiving a confirmation of an amount of money in the cl... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7815112 | Secure parcel delivery in the absence of the intended recipient Systems and methods are disclosed for securely delivering a parcel when the intended recipient is not present to take physical possession of the parcel. Parcel delivery companies assign a unique tracking number to each parcel. The tracking number is enabled as an ac... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7614551 | Method and system for securely encoding and decoding biometric data into a memory device using a two dimensional symbol A method of storing information on a memory device. The method comprises setting up a user to be associated with the memory device including biometric information obtained from a biometric reader. The method also comprises coding at least a portion of the biometric ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7472829 | Payment card with internally generated virtual account numbers for its magnetic stripe encoder and user display A payment card comprises an internal virtual account number generator and a user display for online transactions. Offline transactions with merchant card readers are enabled by a magnetic array positioned behind the card's magnetic stripe on the back. The internal v... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7441699 | Output terminal, data output system, and data output method An output terminal has an electronic data item receiving unit, an identification code receiving unit, a determination unit, and an output unit. The electronic data item receiving unit receives an electronic data item. When a person exists within a predetermined rang... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438218 | Systems and methods for pharmacy reimbursement claim resubmission Systems, and methods for reimbursing prescription fulfillment that includes identifying a drug associated with a claim submitted by a pharmacy for reimbursement by a payer (e.g., insurance carrier) and identifying a change in a manufacturer set price associated with... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7415615 | Method and system for user authentication in a digital communication system A method and a system for authentication and synchronization is disclosed. The user provides a first one time code (OTC) to the authentication manager. If this OTC is within a small access window, the user is directly authenticated and granted access to the system. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7406333 | Method and apparatus for operating a blocked secure storage memory The invention provides an apparatus and method for service access for a mobile communication device. The apparatus can include an identity module for storing user information in the mobile communication device. The identity module can include an identity module fram... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7398926 | Apparatus and method for programming an RFID transponder using a constrained field An RFID transponder programming device uses a strip transmission line to generate a constrained electromagnetic field for programming RFID transponders is featured. The programmer minimizes electromagnetic fields outside of the programming device, and keeps other bl... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392939 | Method and device for collecting biometric data A device for collecting biometric data, in particular fingerprints, the device having an optically active detector for recording the surfaces of body regions. In the beam path between the surface and the detector a mirror is provided. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7392944 | Managing content at a portable, content adjustable personal identification device In one embodiment, at least one information control device manages the content displayed on multiple separate portable, content adjustable personal identification devices. The information control device automatically selects at least one content specification for tr... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391323 | Contactless data communication system, and contactless identification tag As a contactless identification tag is removed from a commercial product, a section to be detected is cut and separated from a removal detection circuit section composing the contactless identification tag and remains on the commercial product. When a detection sect... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387235 | Mutual authentication security system with recovery from partial programming Memory contents in an electronic key are re-programmed using a base station from a multi-byte pre-existing or default value. If writing the new secret code value is interrupted and results in a partially-written value then a first recovery code is formed comprising ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367497 | Electronic access control, tracking and paging system A universal wireless access control and paging system including universal wireless identity devices, fixed RF nodes, location beacons, and other devices which can store access privileges, store and provide personal identification information, record personal activit... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366799 | Document processing system including multi-device compatible interface and related methods A document processing system may include a document processing device (e.g., a copier), a host (e.g., a computer server), and a multi-device compatible interface for enabling operation of the host and the document processing device from among a plurality of differen... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7353014 | Universal portable unit In general, a portable unit and method are described for storing user information for subsequent recovering. For one embodiment, the portable unit comprises a casing, an antenna and logic employed within the casing. The logic may comprise a wireless transceiver coup... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344068 | Security clearance card, system and method of reading a security clearance card The security clearance card, system, and method include a card that stores data to verify the identity of an owner of the card. In addition to other types of information, the card stores biometric data of the owner and other identity data. Different portions of the ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343306 | Location-based vehicle risk assessment system An apparatus, program product and method track the location of a vehicle during at least a portion of a period of the time associated with an economic transaction so that risks associated with the actual usage of the vehicle can be accommodated in the costs for the ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337957 | Authentication system authentication method authentication medium manufacturing device and authentication terminal device A certification system includes a photographing unit 10 which generates looks image data LI whose object is an individual person P, a holographic stereogram manufacturing unit 20 which makes a holographic stereogram HL in accordance with the looks imag... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331522 | Virtual gate system A virtual gate provides the impression of a gated entry without a physical barrier. As such it functions as a gateway to access areas including transit Rail or, potentially, prepaid Bus services. The VG would require the interaction of the patron to present ticket m... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328841 | Method and system for transaction authorization The present invention provides an additional tier of authorization, which can be combined with any authorization procedures already in place for particular type of transactions. This new security schema uses variable identification number assigned to account owner a... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327216 | Secret key programming technique for transponders using encryption A secret key is programmed into a key transponder from a base station wherein the key transponder stores a fixed ID, a first default key segment stored in a first memory page, and a second default key segment stored in a second memory page. The secret key comprises ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318550 | Biometric safeguard method for use with a smartcard A method for facilitating biometric security in a smartcard-reader transaction system is provided. The method includes determining if a transaction violates an established rule, such as a preset spending limit. The method also includes notifying a user to proffer a ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314169 | Device that issues authority for automation systems by issuing an encrypted time pass An industrial automation security system comprises an access ticket relating to an industrial automation system. The access ticket comprises one or more restrictive attributes that restrict access rights to a portion of contents of the industrial automation system. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7290699 | Protected content distribution system A rights management system, method and device for managing use of items having usage rights associated therewith by enforcement of the usage rights with repositories, including a client device adapted to request an item and receive the item and a usage right associa... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290146 | Managed credential issuance In a method of issuing a credential, a request for issuance of the credential is received. Next, a unique identification for the requested credential is assigned and data elements corresponding to the credential are provided. A credential production data collection ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286816 | Method for remote monitoring of elevators and/or escalators and/or moving walkways The present invention relates to a method for handling the PIN code of the SIM card of a GSM terminal of a remote monitoring device used for remote monitoring of elevators and/or escalators and/or moving walkways. According to the present invention, when the aforesa... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7280823 | Method and apparatus for determining the context of a handheld device A system and method for determining the context of a wireless device is disclosed. An emitter (108) transmits an infrared signal to a wireless client (112). Emitter (108) is placed at a known location and has a known coverage area associated the... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280818 | Mobile device notification with opinions Notifying users of mobile communication devices, which may include providing options for response to notifications. A component of a communication service provider system receives an indication of a notification for a user of a mobile communication device. The notif... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275689 | Baggage check-in using short message device A check-in method for airlines allows passengers to use Short Message Service (SMS) to check-in themselves and baggage. A passenger requests to check-in via SMS from practically anywhere and not limited to the airport. After receipt of the request, a confirmation me... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275991 | Slot machine with ticket-in/ticket-out capability A gaming apparatus which comprises a slat machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique iden... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267268 | Code based access systems A system including at least two parts or stations wherein a transaction or connection between any two or more of the parts or stations is conducted or established with an access code, the access code being available to an accessed part or station and requiring an id... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246744 | User authentication for contact-less systems A validation phase is performed at an RFID reader, in order to ascertain which of a plurality of potential candidates for authentication, are actual candidates for authentication. Once a candidate has been successfully validated, an authentication phase is initiated... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239728 | Fingerprint recognizing display and operating method thereof A fingerprint recognizing display system including fingerprint recognizing means in a panel of a display apparatus and an operating method thereof, wherein a fingerprint of an user is read and a program supported by a computer is allowed to be operated only if the r... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7224852 | Video segmentation using statistical pixel modeling A method for segmenting video data into foreground and background portions utilizes statistical modeling of the pixels. A statistical model of the background is built for each pixel, and each pixel in an incoming video frame is compared with the background statistic... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222241 | Building security and access protection system A building security system which allows clients of building tenants to set up their own appointments, allows the building tenants to control and analyze such appointment scheduling, and enables building security personnel to analyze and control the number of visitor... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7215887 | Method and apparatus for infrared data communication An apparatus and method for conveying contextually relevant information to a wireless client (112) is disclosed. More particularly, an emitter (108) transmits a diffuse infrared signal to a client (112) having an IrDA infrared communication inte... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210622 | Enhanced PIN and password protection system and method An enhanced PIN, password, passcode protection system and method using an input terminal interface displaying a sequence of random symbols and a set of software rules set in a lookup table also prepared by software means, and the software means is stored in hardware... | 05/01/2007 |
