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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677601 | Patient starter kits A patient starter kit for distributing a product sample together with educational materials or additional product samples is disclosed. Integral to the kit is a one or a two-compartment packaging technique that provides pharmaceutical product samples in the same con... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7547045 | Method for the production of a multi-layer identity card of plastic A method for the production of a multi-layer identity card of plastic. The card to be produced comprises at least one card core layer printed on at least one side and on the printed side of the card core layer, a covering layer is applied. ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7433500 | Method for recognizing digital fingerprints by distortion and computer system for using said method A digital fingerprint recognition method providing the steps of activating an image distortion software program on a computer, displaying a digital fingerprint image on a screen of the computer in a presentation environment for the image distortion software, and dis... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7422244 | Identification document with document specific reduced scale printing An identification document which includes card specific information printed on the card in a first location at a relatively large scale which permits the information to be read without magnification and duplicates the card specific information at a second location o... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7372594 | Image processing apparatus and method, and storage medium A pattern which does not appear at a flat portion in normal binarization processing is set as a code pattern, and a code formed from this pattern is attached. At this time, code attachment with little degradation in image quality is implemented by selecting an unnot... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369279 | System and method to restrict copying, scanning and transmittal of documents or parts of documents A document-security system, methodology, resulting secured documents, and related matters, regarding establishing flexible and versatile control over the acts of scanning, copying, faxing, e-mailing, or otherwise reproducing or converting into another data format, s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367593 | Security documents and a method and apparatus for printing and authenticating such documents A security document and a method of making and authenticating the document in which the document contains a security feature of an image/background pattern printed in one subtractive color on the document and at least one other but different image/background pattern... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360710 | Stored-value card with chamber A stored-value card includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and an account identifier. The first housing member defines a chamber, and the second housing member defines a cavity. The second housing member is coupled with the first housing member to... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361919 | Multi-biometric finger sensor having different selectivities and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor may sense different biometric characteristics that have different matching selectivities and that have at least a known spatial relationship. The sensor may include an integrated circuit substrate for receiving a user's finger adjacen... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360696 | Data printing method using a small printer and a commodity data register In a data printing method of printing a plurality of data items, each including a name of an object, on a print sheet by a printer which has a function for printing a plurality of types of meshing patterns, the method includes the step of printing the plurality of d... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358514 | Multi-biometric finger sensor apparatus and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor may include infrared sensing pixels on an integrated circuit substrate for sensing infrared radiation emitted from the user's finger, and at least one other finger biometric characteristic sensor on the integrated circuit substrate fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359553 | Image identification system Methods and procedures for improving the performance and reliability of image analysis within an image identification system include a series of image qualification functions designed to quickly process a fraction of available image data and to provide feedback to a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358515 | Multi-biometric finger sensor including electric field sensing pixels and associated methods A multi-biometric finger sensor includes a plurality of electric field fingerprint sensing pixels on an integrated circuit substrate for sensing an image of the user's finger, and at least one other finger biometric characteristic sensor on the integrated circuit su... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354071 | Method and apparatus for retaining an article in a photo book The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for retaining an article and particularly to a book for retaining photographs. More particularly, the invention relates to a photo guest book where the photographs can be placed in the photo guest boo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354190 | Two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method A two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method produces a solution including a first substance and a second substance in a predetermined ratio by first mixing the first substance with a first liquid to produce a first solution and then mixing the first solution wi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354072 | Authenticatable printed matter and its production method In authenticity determinable printed matter according to this invention, a background image portion and at least one message image portion are printed on a surface of a base member. The background image portion has a first line drawing which is arrayed in a first di... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353398 | Article, method, system and apparatus for decentralized creation, distribution, verification and transfer of valuable documents The invention described herein utilizes a universally known and accepted unique item that is independently identifiable and valuable so as to be constituted for difficulty of counterfeiting as an authenticator item. The identity of this item is included in an author... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351974 | Integrated circuit infrared sensor and associated methods An integrated circuit sensor may include at least one infrared sensing element on a substrate. The sensing element may include at least one first thermocouple junction heated from infrared radiation, at least one second thermocouple junction connected to the first t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350312 | Dot marks the spot Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349880 | Commerce information processor, commerce terminal, commerce information processing method, and recorded medium A transaction information processing apparatus and the like for carrying out electronic business transactions of various products and services is provided. Equipped with a subscription information database (12) for storing a subscription total number or a sub... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347358 | Depositing items of value A method of depositing items of value, the method comprising 1) receiving a tamper evident and coded container holding the items of value, the code relating to the content of the container; 2) verifying that the pa... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7349555 | Documents and apparatus to encode documents The present invention relates generally to documents, e.g., such as legal tender, currency and identification documents, and apparatus for encoding documents. One claim recites: a physical document including a machine-detectable hidden signal. Presence of the hidden... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344160 | Coin-discriminator voucher anti-counterfeiting method and apparatus Anti-counterfeiting and counterfeit detection devices and procedures are provided particularly usable in connection with vouchers issued by coin discriminator or coin counting machines. Paper stock may be preprinted with inks which are not readily photocopied withou... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338476 | IV administration set identification system An IV administration set identification kit includes identification elements for identifying an IV administration set having an IV solution container, a drip chamber, and an IV line including a Y-site or port. The identification elements are a first adhesive strip c... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331158 | Process and system for product packaging A process and system are provided for printing variable data on packaging material at a package printer and machine reading the variable data on a packaging facility packaging line and associating the variable data with other information in a computer database. The ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333959 | Apparatus and method for ballot ticket price calculation In the selling price calculation apparatus the request receiving unit receives from the purchaser information concerning the ballot tickets the purchaser wants to purchase. The sales information acquisition unit acquires from the discount DB information concerning t... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328551 | Method and system for kitting smart cards with a shrink wrap license Smart Cards are kitted by preprinting a piece of film with a licensing agreement, wrapping the film around the Smart Card and sealing the package. The kitted Smart Card is much smaller and thus easier and cheaper to store and transport than standard #10 envelopes. T... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330563 | Documents, articles and authentication of documents and articles The present invention relates generally to physical articles, e.g., such as documents, and authenticating physical articles. One claim recites a method of determining authenticity of an analog form (e.g., a printed document such as legal tender, currency or identifi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328919 | System and method to reduce uncertainty in procuring over-the-counter medication A system to reduce error in procurement of over-the-counter medications that has a prescription drug dispensing container that contains a prescription medication, an over-the-counter drug dispensing container that contains an over-the-counter medication, indicia dis... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330818 | Health and life expectancy management system A life expectancy management system which comprises: a storage means which is capable of storing data, such as genetic data, birth data, lifestyle data, pediatric health data, and adulthood health data; a means for altering the data based upon the occurrence of at l... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330841 | Modeling decision making processes A computer implemented method of predicting decisions uses the knowledge of one or more individuals. The individuals, referred to as a team, are knowledgeable about the domain in which decisions are being made. The team individually rates the importance of decision ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325510 | Securable medication reminder device A medication dosage reminder device (1300) operating on the exterior of a medication container (C6) includes a selector member (1304) retentively engaged with an attached cooperating support member (1306). The selector is engageably movab... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322613 | Multi-part form having detachable wristband, labels and cards or the like A multi-part form includes a printable face ply that is die cut to create a detachable wristband, labels and/or cards and is particularly useful in a hospital-patient environment. The face ply includes a first major surface and a second major surface. A pressure sen... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322924 | Apparatus for making an album leaf An apparatus and method for automatically folding a sheet of media, for example, a photographic paper about a fold line, such that a album page is formed. The photosensitive media has images only on one side. A heat activated adhesive sheet is provided between the s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322465 | Methods of using liquid packets with advertising inserts A transparent or partially transparent polymer packet is described containing a hand sanitizing fluid in which floats a printed insert. Inclusion of the message-bearing insert promotes the distribution and use of the hand sanitizing fluid for improving hand hygiene.... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320483 | Medication reminder system A medication reminder system is provided for allowing patients, especially those with memory or eyesight problems, to improve compliance with a medication regimen that has been prescribed by their physician. The system is organized for ease of patient identification... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320685 | Method and device for identifying an eye that is to be treated in operations A method for identifying the site of an operation during an operation, in particular using a laser system, with the help of unique data about the operation site. A first copy of the unique data is stored in a laser system, the unique data being located in the vicini... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321701 | Infrared biometric finger sensor and associated methods A finger sensor apparatus may include an integrated circuit substrate for receiving a user's finger adjacent thereto, and a plurality of infrared sensing pixels on the integrated circuit substrate. The infrared sensing pixels are for sensing infrared radiation natur... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318041 | Multiple party reward system utilizing single account A method enabling a frequent shopper reward system capable of tracking performance data of a plurality of members or account holders linked to a single frequent shopper account. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316357 | Stored-value card with bubble wand A stored-value card includes a housing and a bubble wand. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The bubble wand is enclosed within the housing and is configured to transition fr... | 01/08/2008 |
