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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7780082 | Communication system, reader/writer, authentication method, and computer program A reader/writer that reads or writes information from or in an Integrated Circuit (IC) module, in which one or more applications are loaded, in response to an instruction issued from a controller in which counter-applications compatible with the applications are loa... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7520431 | Communication system, reader/writer, authentication method, and computer program A reader/writer that reads or writes information from or in an Integrated Circuit (IC) module, in which one or more applications are loaded, in response to an instruction issued from a controller in which counter-applications compatible with the applications are loa... | 04/21/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7175091 | Insert-type barcode reader An insert-type barcode reader has a body support with an insertion slot for receiving a card with barcode. A circuit board and a CIS component module electrically connected to the circuit board with each mounted to the body support to scan and process signals. A rol... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7036739 | Data storage device apparatus and method for using same A data storage device for use as a portable card, magnetically encodeable card, magnetic credit card or the like is shown. The data storage device includes a substrate having at least one surface. A high density, magnetically coercive material layer is disposed on o... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6993211 | Code reader A parameter setting section sets a parameter stored beforehand in a parameter storage section as a parameter in an operation in an image pick-up section or an image processing section until an image pick-up start detection section detects an image pick-up start of a... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6364209 | Data reading apparatus A dot code contains a plurality of data dots arranged according to the data to be recorded and markers providing data dot read reference points for reading the data dots and showing a predetermined relationship relative to the data dots in terms of a pred... | 04/02/2002 |
| 5757641 | Triplex control system with sensor failure compensation A triplex control system provides automatic compensation for a sensor bias failure in one channel while continuing to process all sensor readout signals. The triplex control system includes first through third non-linear feedback channel processors, each ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5491327 | Universal magnetic medium encoder with tilt-compensating apparatus An encoder of magnetic credit cards and the like includes a slot for the movement of a medium therealong where the slot is wider than the thickness of the medium. Cosequently, the medium may tilt with respect to the planes of the side walls defining the s... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5404000 | Embossed character reader for data card terminal A data card terminal, such as a credit card transaction terminal, is disclosed. The terminal includes a transaction terminal comprising an embossed character reader and magnetic stripe reader, with a separate signature capture printer. The transaction ter... | 04/04/1995 |
| 4044230 | Perforated tape reader In a perforated tape reader, the tape is sensed by detecting elements rotatable on one end of rocker arms. The other end of the rocker arms is provided with a fork. A flat spring urges on the upper arm of the fork and a conductive resilient element is eng... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4041259 | Switch mechanism A switch mechanism is disclosed which is readily adaptable to a multiple pole switch mechanism wherein a removable card is supported in a housing. First and second contacts make up a switch pair and are mounted in the housing for mutual cooperation with t... | 08/09/1977 |
