Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7243843 | Personal authentication medium issuing method In a personal authentication medium issuing apparatus, a main image information is input and whether a personal authentication medium on which synthesized image information having sub-information embedded in the main image information is checked or not is determined... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243421 | Electrical connection of components A contact of a component is electrically connected to an associated contact of an electrical circuit, typically formed on a substrate, by depositing material between the contacts, the material forming or being processed to form an electrical connection between the c... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243835 | Competition entry via label A product label for enabling entry to a competition, the product label comprising: machine-readable coded data indicative of at least an identity of the label, said machine-readable coded data being readable by a sensing device as the sensing device is moved across ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243840 | Smart identification document A smart electronic personal identification document, including a smart identification module and an automated anti-skimming element. The smart identification module includes a contactless chip module and an antenna. The smart identification module is operative to st... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240824 | Using radio frequency identification with customer loyalty cards to detect and/or prevent theft and shoplifting Techniques are disclosed for detecting shoplifting or theft, particularly in a retail environment, using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”). Preferred embodiments leverage RFID tags on merchandise and RFID data that is written at the point of sale on the me... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240825 | Tape cartridge Disclosed is a tape cartridge which contributes to shorten the time for sensing an RFID tag in the tape cartridge itself, and which makes it possible to sense the condition of the RFID tag. The tape cartridge includes a tape-shaped recording medium, an RFID tag for ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240845 | Information-holding unit An information-holding unit is provided which can minimize increase in cost and which can increase storage capacity as a whole without changing information transferring time. The information-holding unit comprises a plurality of RFID tags with desired specific infor... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240833 | System and method of managing information for an implantable medical device A method of collecting information related to manufacture of an implantable medical device, storing the information in a radio frequency identifier (RFID) unit, updating the information stored in the RFID unit during manufacturing of the implantable medical device, ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240847 | Chip card A contactless chip card and a method for producing a contactless chip card in which a plastic carrier having clearances is provided, on which an antenna coil is arranged on an upper side of the plastic carrier and a device having an integrated circuit is arranged on... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237718 | Test system A test system (1) has a test controller (2) and at least one probe (3). An ICC card (C) is inserted into a slot (8) of the probe (3), and a card-simulating interface (5) of the probe (3) is inserted in the slot (S) of... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237671 | Multiple packaged good article package A multiple packaged good article package including a carrier, a multiplicity of packaged good articles, a handle, and retaining means. The carrier includes a base panel and first and second side panels. The packaged good articles each include a bag that defines oppo... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239734 | Authentication of identification documents and banknotes The present invention provides methods and systems that are helpful authentication of physical and electronic documents like financial documents and identification documents. Steganographic indicia plays a role in some of our implementations. In other implementation... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239973 | Method and test adapter for testing an appliance having a smart card reader For testing of the appliance, a test adapter is used as an interface, which is inserted into the smart card reader of the appliance. Advantageously, a contact of the smart card reader is used for testing of the appliance, which is not used by the appliance, when ope... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235881 | Electronic component, semiconductor device, methods of manufacturing the same, circuit board, and electronic instrument The present invention is a semiconductor device capable of relieving thermal stress without breaking wire. It comprises a semiconductor chip (12), a solder ball (20) for external connection, wiring (18) for electrically connecting the semiconduc... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234642 | Memory device A memory device operable to receive an input signal and to generate a corresponding data bearing output signal in response. The device includes a series of circuit stages operable to be triggered by the input signal at a first stage of the series, thereby causing a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234639 | Stored-value card with whistle A stored-value card includes a housing and at least one internal wall substantially enclosed within the housing. The housing includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The at least one internal wall is co... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234964 | Systems, methods, and media for providing visual indication of a blade configuration Systems, methods, and media for providing visual indication of a blade configuration are disclosed. Embodiments may include a visual blade configuration system with a chassis and a plurality of hot pluggable blades, where each blade is adapted to be physically conne... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7233320 | Computer system interface surface with reference points A method and system for enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system. A user is provided with an interface surface containing information relating to the computer software and including coded data indicative of an identity of the int... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232074 | CruzCard A memory chip and embedded microprocessor (‘smart memory card’) with a sputtered memory ring for additional memory capacity. The card configuration allows use with ISO 7816 compliant readers. The smart memory card has a spring bolt-hole which allows use of the s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233498 | Medium having data storage and communication capabilities and method for forming same A method for forming a medium is provided. In accordance with the method a base layer is provided. A material layer is formed on the base layer. The material layer has void. A transponder having a memory is positioned in the void. A medium is also provided. The medi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233161 | Integrated circuit and associated packaged integrated circuit having an integrated marking apparatus An integrated circuit and an associated packaged integrated circuit are provided which improve testability and reduce the test costs. The integrated circuit contains an integrated functional circuit to be tested, a test interface that connects the functional circuit... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232065 | Luggage collection installation A luggage collection installation, located at a place of arrival where passengers disembark from an aircraft or other means of transportation with passenger coupon parts (31) of boarding passes, is arranged to facilitate luggage delivery. The passenger coupon... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232068 | Non-contact IC card reader/writer device, non-contact IC card, input device, and method of calculating location of non-contact IC card A non-contact IC card reader/writer device includes antennas that perform carrier wave transmission and reception with a non-contact IC card, an A/D converter that detects the voltage level of each carrier wave received from the non-contact IC card through the anten... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232073 | Smart card with multiple applications One embodiment of the invention provides a smart card having multiple applications installed thereon. One of the multiple applications is designated as a default application which is activated whenever the card is reset. The default application is required to implem... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233690 | Method and system for fraud detection A method of detecting fraud involving a check being cashed includes reading electronic information from an ID; reading visible information from a face of the ID; determining if the electronic information from the ID matches the visible information from the ID; and i... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233924 | Method and system for submitting bids Methods and systems are disclosed which relate to submitting auction bids via interface surfaces printed with information and coded data. The coded data, encoded visibly or invisibly, may be queried by an appropriate sensing device. The sensing device communicates w... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229353 | Method and apparatus for cashless gaming A method for enhancing cashless gaming. Preferably, game player is provided with an incentive to redeem winnings on a cashless device. The method preferably includes providing a wagering game to a player, allowing the player to transfer value to the wagering game, r... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7230475 | Semiconductor devices including an external power voltage control function and methods of operating the same A semiconductor device includes a memory and a power voltage interrupter configured to interrupt an external power voltage applied to circuitry of the semiconductor device responsive to a Deep Power Down (DPD) command signal generated in a DPD mode of the memory. A ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225979 | Methods and systems for object identification and interaction A method of facilitating an interaction between a user and a product item, the product item having an identity and the method including a number of steps. The first step involves providing the user with an interface surface associated with the product item and conta... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225519 | Assembling method using marked information An assembling method for assembling an assembly by combining a plurality of mating members with each other, wherein inherent information regarding dimensions of individual members, which is necessary for the combination of members, has been marked on the member surf... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225994 | Financial transaction card with sound recording A distinctive recorded sound is generated when a credit card or other financial transaction card is used at a point of sale (POS) terminal. As is common, the POS terminal includes a card reader through which the card is swiped to read data that is encoded on a magne... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225975 | Check carrier The check carrier consists of an envelope of translucent material that is dimensioned to closely conform to the dimensions of a standard check. The back of the check carrier includes an endorsement window through which a bank or other financial institution can apply... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227527 | Handwritten text capture via interface surface and processing sensor A method and system for enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system via an interface surface and a sensing device. The interface surface contains information relating to the computer software and coded data indicative of a text fiel... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225993 | Printed sheet products with integral, removable, radio frequency identification elements Each printed sheet product includes a core of flexible, microvoided polymer sheet material and a planar RFID assembly encoded with a unique electro/magnetic code permanently and integrally joined together with the core. The microvoided sheet material collapses aroun... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7228285 | Automated method and system for automated tracking, charging and analysis of multiple sponsor discount coupons A method and system to manage the operation of multiple item promotions which provide a benefit to a customer who purchases a specified combination of items. The present invention monitors purchases in conjunction with Point Of Sale (POS) processing in a retail stor... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225991 | Three dimensional data storage An identification document is provided comprising a printable layer, a computer readable data storage element, and a computer readable calibration element. The computer readable data storage element is formed on the printable layer and comprises a plurality of pixel... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226087 | System and method for authenticating an article A method of applying an authentication image to an article is presented. The method comprises obtaining a digitized version of the authentication image, encoding the digitized version of the authentication image to produce an encoded latent image, and printing the e... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7228428 | Method and apparatus for embedding encrypted images of signatures and other data on checks Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide a check validation scheme wherein a payor's signature is digitized, encrypted and embedded on the front of the check using glyphs. When the payor seeks to convert a blank c... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225143 | System and method for inverted promotions A method of extending promotional discounts and special prices on items for sale to identified consumers. After the identification of a consumer by a unique identifier; a selected item is promoted with a discount or special price to the identified consumer. The disc... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222797 | Multimedia gift card A promotional tool and a vehicle used to distribute products, information, gift certificates, prepaid phone cards, and coupons for businesses, corporations, retail establishments, universities, and sales personnel. A customized gift card displays professionally crea... | 05/29/2007 |
