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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183979 | Physical object with memory tags and apparatus for writing and using such objects A physical object is provided that comprises a base medium, such as a paper sheet, and multiple memory tags embedded in it or attached to it. At least one of the memory tags stores location data concerning a location relationship between the object and one or more o... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183980 | Device authentication using a unidirectional protocol Secure access systems are discussed herein. Specifically, a method and system is provided that allows a control panel of a secure access system to verify the authenticity and fidelity of a reader within the secure access system by utilizing a rolling code agreed upo... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8063736 | Authentication of source, plus, for goods and services system, method, and components A unique identifier is created for each article (clothing, accessories, jewels, fragrances, manufactures, etc.) for which the provider of the article desires to authenticate its Brand source to the party acquiring the article to substantiate to that acquiring party ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7961077 | Authenticity determination system of responder, identification system, and interrogation unit A responder authenticity determination system, comprising: a responder that sends a response signal in response to a received signal; an interrogation signal generator that generates an interrogation signal having a random waveform; a transceiver that sends the gene... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7949541 | Vehicle activity module Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sen... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7936250 | Identifier device and method of identifying An identifier device, which may be part of a tracking or similar transponder device, which can be removably coupled to an article to be identified or tracked. Data representing the identity of the article is encoded in the form of a pattern, and can be read by the i... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7924139 | Wireless authentication method and wireless authentication system A first communication device performs a first, a second, and a third authentication processing for a second communication device, a authentication station sends to the first communication device a confirmation signal indicating that a person's identity is confirmed,... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7898388 | Mobile asset data management system A system and method for gathering information from an operator of an asset is provided. The system interfaces with a management computer to provide a list of questions for response by the operator. A wireless infrastructure operates to distribute the list of questio... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893812 | Authentication codes for building/area code address A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7889052 | Authorizing payment subsequent to RF transactions A transponder-reader payment system includes a fob including a transponder, and a RFID reader for interrogating the transponder. The system may further include a payment device separate and distinct from the fob, but associated with payment account mutually shared w... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7876197 | Mobile asset data management system Methods and systems for preventing unauthorized use of a mobile asset are described. The method for providing access to the mobile asset can include providing a control device on the mobile asset. The control device is in communication with the mobile asset to selec... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7868736 | Security device, vehicle authentication device, method and program Apart from authentication of an electronic key, authentication of an ID card and authentication of user authentication information are executed. When all the authentications have been successfully made, engine startup information is produced. In this manner, even if... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7852195 | Authentication of source, plus, for goods and services system, method, and components A unique identifier is created for each article (clothing, accessories, jewels, fragrances, manufactures, etc.) for which the provider of the article desires to authenticate its Brand source to the party acquiring the article to substantiate to that acquiring party ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7834739 | Baggage management gate A baggage management gate includes a first reading device and a second reading device, a detecting device, a determining unit, a first opening and closing device and a second opening and closing device. The baggage management gate manages baggage that is restricted ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7741953 | Wireless device, wireless control system and wireless control method According to one embodiment, a wireless control system having an electronic device with a wireless communication function and a remote control module for remotely operating the electronic device, wherein the remote control module includes a control module. A control... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7656271 | System and method for managing a remotely located asset A commercially viable solution for providing an asset management system that provides for accessing assets, tracking location of assets, managing OSHA compliance of the assets, and monitoring impact of the assets. The asset management system may utilize system archi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7433826 | System and method for identity validation for a regulated transaction A system and method for performing an identity validation is provided. The invention includes an identity transaction engine component and a communication component. The identity transaction engine component facilitates searching of data store(s) in order to validat... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433677 | Communication devices and method of communication In a portable communications device, information provided by an identification means is used to establish communication between communication means and a second device, such as a point of sale machine, to ensure that the correct portable communications device is con... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7424618 | Biometric access control and time and attendance network including configurable system-on-chip (CSOC) processors with embedded programmable logic A biometric access control and time and attendance system comprises an integrated network including one or more remote access devices in electronic communication with a computer database. Each remote access device comprises a silicon chip based system and preferably... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423515 | FPALM II fingerprint authentication lock mechanism II In an embodiment, a lock mechanism has a lock shaft, a motor, and a lock cylinder, wherein the motor rotates a cog that moves the lock cylinder into and out of the lock shaft. The lock cylinder is oriented concentric to an axis about which the lock cylinder rotates.... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415138 | Biometric authorization method and system A method and a system of authorizing a transaction without using a man-made token is disclosed. In a method according to the invention, a biometric sample is registered, biometric information is provided, the biometric information is compared to the biometric sample... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7406368 | Apparatus, system and method for aircraft security and anti-hijacking intervention A security mechanism identifies users, so as to restrict access and operation to authorized users, such as to persons authorized to access and fly a particular aircraft. The security mechanism comprises one or more security devices to identify the user attempting to... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7397362 | Methods and systems for imaging device credential submission and receipt Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems, methods and devices for imaging device credential submission wherein credentials are extracted by scanning graphical indicia on user documents using a primary document scanner. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394347 | Locking device for electronic equipment The operating control system can be use on electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers, engine analyzers, etc. An input device enables the input of user access data and a readout panel monitors the equipment status. A programmable feature selection member e... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7394366 | Method of detecting audio/video devices within a room A system and method for automatic identification and integration of audio/visual devices in a room for multi-media conferencing operation. Each device includes a circuit that periodically emits a signal that is recognized by another device. Upon receiving the signal... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7394345 | Arrangement for indicating presence of individual When an entity (such as a customer using a communication device 131, 141, 151 . . . ) attempts to communicate with a target (such as an employee), an arrangement indicates to the customer, “status” information describing at least the employee's present an... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391887 | Eye tracking systems An eye tracking system includes an eye camera and a scene camera for supplying video data to interlace electronics indicative of an image of the user's eye and an image of the scene observed by the user. A frame grabber is provided for digitizing the video data and ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7388467 | System and method for determining a state of a door A system for determining a state of a door having a locking mechanism for locking the door includes a locking mechanism and a door sensor. The locking mechanism sensor is disposed for sensing a condition of the locking mechanism and generating a signal indicative th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7388498 | Method and system for producing and reading labels based on magnetic resonance techniques The invention provides a method and system for labeling items, wherein the labels contain digital information and can be read when desired. The coding of the labels is done by choosing specifically engineered nano-particles, micro-particles, or liquid material in th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7382255 | Medical assistance and tracking method employing smart tags A medical assistance method comprises providing a coded tag that is read and compared for matching a medication, implement, medical device, treatment and/or procedure and providing an indication of a match, e.g., by a visual and/or an audible indication. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375614 | Registry system, database and method An object registration system includes a server system and a database accessible via a worldwide network of computer. The system is utilized to register a user for registration of an object. The system responds to a request from a registered user to register the obj... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7376494 | Apparatus, system and method for aircraft security and anti-hijacking intervention A security mechanism identifies users, so as to restrict access and operation to authorized users, such as to persons authorized to access and fly a particular aircraft. The security mechanism comprises one or more security devices to identify the user attempting to... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7362625 | Interface configuration by a memory tag A memory tag is powered by and addressable via a radio frequency wireless link to read data from a memory. The memory tag is addressable by a reader. The memory holds data and interface configuration information relating to the operation of an interface device. This... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358918 | Planar antenna apparatus An antenna apparatus including a dielectric substrate, a planar antenna element disposed on the substrate, and a waveguide for propagating electromagnetic waves to or from the planar antenna element. The waveguide includes at least a first conductor and a second con... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359988 | Subnet of power line communication network, method for setting up the same, electronic appliance connected to the same, and communication module used in electronic appliance A communication network for detecting and regulating identifier overlap generated after subnet is created includes a communication module including a starting means for starting a subnet creation sequence; identifier generating means for generating at least two type... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359696 | Communication apparatus, portable terminal and communication control program A communication apparatus, including: an identification information request receiver configured to conduct wireless communication a plurality of times without interruption with a portable device; a response transmitter configured to send a response signal including ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356614 | Method for detecting and regulating identifier overlap on power line communication network, electronic appliance connected to subnet of power line communication network, and communication module used in electronic appliance A method for detecting and regulating subnet identifier overlap on a power line communication network includes a communication module. The communication module includes an identifier generating means for generating at least two identifiers for identifying a home sub... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353992 | External storage device Providing a reliable, durable external storage apparatus that is capable of disposing a sensor for fingerprint authentication on its surface of the housing with a simple structure. With respect to a memory substrate 12 to be mounted a semiconductor mem... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355514 | Method and system for locating a dependent A method and system for locating a dependent by a guardian entity at a locality using RFID technology is disclosed. A RFID tag is situated with the dependent and a plurality of RFID reader devices capable of communicating with the RFID tag are distributed about the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353274 | Method, apparatus, and system for determining whether a computer is within a particular location Some embodiments provide a method of determining whether a lottery player or the player's computer is within a particular location. The player's computer is connected to a computer network. The method transmits, through the computer network, a pass code and a teleph... | 04/01/2008 |
