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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4385231 | Unlocking system for use with cards An unlocking system is used with cards each having recorded thereon a secret number, a plurality of subnumbers, a specifying code for selecting at least one of the subnumbers, and an effective period. The system comprises a card reader for reading the dat... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4375032 | Transaction processing system There is provided a transaction processing system including a terminal machine for automatic cash transactions initiated with record media possessed by users, comprising means for reading data on record media inserted by users, means for detecting if the ... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4358672 | Pay per view television control device A method and apparatus for providing access to an electrically controlled service for perdetermined periods of time employs a dual magnetically striped record medium encoded in a CRB format with data indicative of the periods of time during which access i... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4353064 | Battery operated access control card An access control card for use in an access control system. A battery, a wireless signal sensor such as an antenna for receiving coded wireless signals such as coded radio frequency signals generated by a card reader, a clock connected to the battery and ... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4339820 | Method and device for coding and/or decoding and securing data A method of securing data on a data support and means for performing the method are provided. In the method, the data of successive data units forming a coded text are rearranged and recorded on the data support in coded form. Coding is performed in accor... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4327353 | Security system An electronic system is provided for use with motor vehicles, homes, offices, factories, or other applications where it is desired to control access and/or operation. The security system utilizes a coded electronic key, preferably in the form of a card, w... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4326124 | Locking apparatus for preventing unauthorized access or actions Apparatus for actuating a security system which includes an actuator element, such as a key, in which is embedded a plurality of "Wiegand effect" magnetic rods forming at least one track of magnetically coded information. When the actuator element is inse... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4326123 | Telephone credit card system The invention relates to a device that can read numerical information from a credit card, interfaced with a general purpose digital computer for automatic credit card validation and/or dialing approaches to include through the computer charge and billing ... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4322719 | Coded solid state entry device A coded key operated solid state entry system for a controlled access to a multiplicity of electronic circuits by the use of corresponding coded keys embodying a detection and monitoring system, the detection and monitor system being activated by the inse... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4317957 | System for authenticating users and devices in on-line transaction networks A method for efficiently protecting transactions and providing authentication of users and devices in on-line systems that transfer funds electronically, dispense cash, or provide a good or permit a service to be utilized is provided. The transaction may ... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4310720 | Computer accessing system A communications link between a computer and a remote user is effected by a portable access unit which generates a nonrecurring access code which is a function of a password and a pseudorandomly generated number. The access code is transmitted and compare... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4291222 | Method and apparatus for card authentication using display of symbols for identification of a personal code word Methods and apparatus are provided through which, after insertion of a card into a card reader, a code word is presented which is made up of a certain number of signs or symbols. The user uses a pushbutton or other control to make selections of signs asso... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4288659 | Method and means for securing the distribution of encoding keys An improved secured data transmission system relies on the favorable comparison of coded signals derived from information about authorized individuals and particular data terminals that is both prestored and subsequently supplied under manual command in o... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4280119 | Ultrasonic and capacitive electronic key systems Electronic key systems using no moving parts are disclosed. In one embodiment capacitive sensing is provided and in a further embodiment ultrasonic sensing is used. Both embodiments can employ binary coding for use with local or remote logic circuits to c... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4245213 | Security system A security system includes apparatus for producing a pair of identical keys in the form of photographs of a kaleidoscopic image. One photograph is retained in the system and upon introduction of another photograph back into the system, the images thereon ... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4234932 | Security system for remote cash dispensers A banking system is provided which is comprised of a central computer, a customer accounts main memory, and plural remote transaction terminals in communication with the central computer. Each remote terminal includes a cash dispensing apparatus, a person... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4216375 | Self-contained programmable terminal for security systems A security system is disclosed which utilizes plural remote terminals for controlling access at plural locations throughout a secured area or building. Each of these remote terminals is capable of independent functioning, and includes a memory for storing... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4213038 | Access security system This invention describes a system for access control, wherein a control card is presented to a control means. If the control card is authenticated, then access is gained. If it is not authenticated, access is not gained, the control card is retained, and ... | 07/15/1980 |
| 4210900 | Surface acoustic wave code reader A system is disclosed for reading a code established by a surface acoustic wave device. The system has a first antenna connected to a supply for transmitting a signal, a second antenna for receiving said signal and supplying it to a first transducer on a ... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4204635 | Locker installation with a central control unit Lockers of various designs, like those installed in railroad stations as self-service lockers for temporary storage of hand luggage are equipped with electromechanical remote control devices to permit opening or closing of the locker doors. The devices ar... | 05/27/1980 |
| 4200227 | Key assembly for electronic system A key assembly is provided which includes a support and retainer for a coded electrical circuit which is responsive to short wave radiation for use in security systems which employ the key to open a lock or close a switch for controlling a machine or gain... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4195771 | Method of identifying articles In the identification of an article provided with at least one identifying magnetic member, each identifying member is selected from one or more production batches each of which has a characteristic hysteresis loop which is virtually non-reproducible. The... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4193061 | Electronic authentication system An electronic authentication system utilizing a predetermined random code to simultaneously interrogate the control unit and the remote unit by a comparison of the response of each unit.... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4189712 | Switch and lock activating system and method A system and method are provided for opening a lock or activating a switch by electronically controlled means. In one form, a finger ring is provided which contains a code recording supported within or adjacent the crown thereof. When the hand of the pers... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4164320 | Patient and specimen identification means and system employing same An element suitable for attachment to a hospital wristband or patient specimen container such as test tubes or the like is disclosed which element has a coating of magnetizable material that is encoded along a circular track with patient identification an... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4163215 | Safety lock system for controlling access to an area in response to predetermined data inputs Herein disclosed is a safety lock system which includes an electric lock mounted on a gateway to a certain region, a card reader, a display device and a main controller. The main controller is arranged so that it can check the card data read by the card r... | 07/31/1979 |
| 4158434 | Electronic status determining system for goods An activatable, and deactivatable ferromagnetic memory label of broad application in tagging objects to permit selective detection of tagged objects depending upon the activation state of the label. The label comprises a thin, layered structure of any siz... | 06/19/1979 |
| 4150781 | Access authentication system This invention describes a system for access control, wherein a control card is presented to a control means. If the control card is authenticated, then access is gained. If it is not authenticated, access is not gained, the control card is retained, and ... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4151405 | Ferromagnetic marker pairs for detecting objects having marker secured thereto, and method and system for activating, deactivating and using same An activatable, and deactivatable ferromagnetic marker useful in tagging objects to permit selective detection of tagged objects depending upon the activation state of the marker. The marker comprises a pair of ferromagnetic elements capable of generating... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4142097 | Programmable keyboard sequencing for a security system A security system in which personnel are permitted access at certain locations on the basis of data magnetically encoded on a card inserted into the system by the personnel. Access is also limited on the basis of keyboard data entered at the remote locati... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4097727 | Circuit for controlling automatic off-line operation of an on-line card reader A card or badge is used for controlling access to facilities or facility areas which include remote card readers which are interconnected with a central card data processor. When access is requested at a remote location, a user inserts his card or badge i... | 06/27/1978 |
| 4095739 | System for limiting access to security system program A security system in which access at remote locations is limited to personnel inserting in the system a coded data card, the data of which compares favorably with data stored in a memory. The memory data comprises a table which permits access to selected ... | 06/20/1978 |
| 4086475 | Ticket taking system A severable ticket-type entry item for admission to an event attended by a plurality of people has a magnetic code indication. A detector detects the magnetic code indication of the entry item and produces an input electrical signal varying in accordance ... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4050063 | Key actuated electronic lock for auto ignitions A key-actuated electronic lock system for auto ignitions including a conventional auto ignition key-lock combination. Electronic lock actuating information is stored on the key and the lock supports a transducer for sensing the information stored on the k... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4045778 | Dual channel wide-band frequency modulated keyable control circuit and keying circuit therefor A keyable control circuit, has sensing coils located in the vicinity of a plurality of locations where lock control is desired. At least one swept high-frequency oscillator, which is connected to each sensing coil, generates an rf signal, rapidly swept ov... | 08/30/1977 |
| 3999042 | Access control system This invention describes a system for access control, wherein a control card is presented to a control means. If the control card is authenticated, then access is gained. If it is not authenticated, access is not gained, the control card is retained, and ... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3993975 | Automatic parking lot gate A parking lot gate control system having a pivoted normally horizontal gate bar which is automatically elevated to a raised non-obstructing position and then returned to its normal position by a mechanism driven by an electric motor under the control of a... | 11/23/1976 |
| 3988570 | Controlled access and automatic revenue reporting system A system for controlling access to a secure area under surveillance by a single ticket seller. A magnetically encoded ticket is sold by a ticket seller which is presented to a magnetic reader which verifies the ticket and allows passage through an electri... | 10/26/1976 |
| 3984658 | Programmable card actuated lock An access control device operated by a magnetically coded card. A self-contained unit with card receiving slot, card reader, memory and logic and control circuitry in a single small package. An access control device providing a unique number for each issu... | 10/05/1976 |
| 3976974 | Card-controlled lock installations including matrix circuits A multiple-output electrical matrix system having a plurality of outputs one of which can be selected in accordance with selection of a given combination of inputs, while utilizing only a small amount of power. This matrix system is suitable for use in a ... | 08/24/1976 |
