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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8049597 | Systems and methods for securely monitoring an individual A biometric sensor may be coupled to a portable communications device, such as a cellular telephone. The biometric sensor may be configured to acquire one or more measurements of biological characteristics of an individual. One or more of the measurements may relate... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8049596 | Correlation-based biometric authentication apparatus, authentication method and program An authentication apparatus includes: image processing means for performing predetermined image processes on biometric trait image data sequentially supplied from image pickup means at predetermined intervals, the predetermined image processes including at least a b... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8026794 | Systems and methods to deliver information to a member Systems, methods, and computer-readable media deliver a variety of personalized information to a member of an association. In embodiments, information intended for delivery to a member, with or without request by the member, may be delivered via a television transmi... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7994898 | Portable access device Portable devices, methods, and systems for controlling access to computers and other secure systems such as systems protecting secure premises, by processing data supplied by the individual seeking access to the system and data supplied by the system to which the pr... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7948361 | Obtaining biometric identification using a direct electrical contact Systems and methods for employing histological and physiological biometric markers that are substantially unique to an individual in order to activate a device, participate in a transaction, or identify himself or herself, wherein at least one biometric marker is ob... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7928830 | Biometric information detecting apparatus A biometric information detecting apparatus has a biometric sensor for measuring biometric information for a predetermined time period. An A/D conversion portion acquires a sampling data by subjecting an output of the biometric sensor to A/D conversion. A storing po... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7889053 | Remote, non-contacting personnel bio-identification using microwave radiation A system to remotely identify a person by utilizing a microwave cardiogram, where some embodiments segment a signal representing cardiac beats into segments, extract features from the segments, and perform pattern identification of the segments and features with a p... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7796013 | Device using histological and physiological biometric marker for authentication and activation A biometrically activated device wherein data derived from detection of unique internal biometric traits are stored within said biometrically activated device to be compared to stored data relative to said internal biometric markers or traits previously scanned from... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7656272 | Gaming security system and associated methods for selectively granting access In various embodiments, the present invention provides a keyless management system for automating selective access to a lockable device and a method for selectively granting access. The system and method include the lockable device coupled to and secured by a securi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7449989 | Computerised identity matching management A computerized identity matching management system including a computer receiving a request from a capture apparatus waiting to commence a biometric capture process, to initiate the capture process is disclosed. The computer responds to the request to return a messa... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7433729 | Infrared biometric finger sensor including infrared antennas and associated methods A finger sensor may include an integrated circuit substrate for receiving a user's finger adjacent thereto, and a plurality of infrared sensing pixels on the substrate. Each infrared sensing pixel may include at least one temperature sensor, at least one infrared an... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430306 | Methods and apparatus to verify identity using biomorphic information A method of verifying the identity of a user by comparing a biomorphic sample from the user with a stored biomorphic pattern of the user, without access to an online database of encoded biomorphic patterns. An authorization process receives an encoded biomorphic pat... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424134 | Card-type biometric identification device and method therefor A card-type biometric identification device includes a biometric sensor, an operating/processing module, a remote transceiver, and a rechargeable battery. The biometric sensor reads the biometric data of a holder. The operating/processing module stores a pseudorando... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7415139 | Living-tissue pattern detecting method, living-tissue pattern detecting device, biometric authentication method, and biometric authentication device The present invention enables permanent biometric authentication without the risk of forgery or the like. The present invention enables living-tissue discrimination as well as biometric authentication. The roughness distribution pattern of deep-layer tissue o... | 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 |
| 7388473 | Control system and method using biometric information An entry control system includes a portable device carried by a vehicle user and a biometric sensor attached to a vehicle door. The biometric sensor includes a CCD camera and a shutter. The shutter is moved to uncover the CCD camera only when the portable device is ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7366328 | Method and device for preventing false acceptance of latent fingerprint images Disclosed is a method for detecting a latent fingerprint image provided to a biometric input device of a fingerprint based security system. First and second images of the fingerprint are captured during a time period interval Δt. At least one of the first and secon... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363023 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. A V-shaped groove is provided adjacent an operation panel, the V-shaped groove containing a first slope s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362884 | Multimodal biometric analysis A biometric system that uses readings from a plurality of biometrics of a user is disclosed. The biometric system includes a first and second biometric readers, a first and second biometric matching engines and a processor. The first biometric reader producing a fir... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360689 | Method and system for proffering multiple biometrics for use with a FOB The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using multiple biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363398 | Intelligent total access system A system for interfacing a user with an electronic device. An accessor device provides a user interface matched to the needs, abilities and intentions of the user and translates the user input commands and data into commands for the electronic device. An intelligent... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362210 | System and method for gate access control A system for providing stand-off biometric verification of a driver of a vehicle at a control gate while the vehicle is moving, including a pre-verification system and a post-verification systems. The pre-verification system is installed before an entrance of a faci... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356706 | Personal authentication method and apparatus sensing user vicinity A security device restricting access to various machines, places or data, using a security device that is kept in close proximity to a portion of the body of a person and is activated to provide access to those machines, places or data to that person only when that ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352996 | System and method for coupling users to a retail computer system with low risk of eavesdropping A system reduces the risk of eavesdropping on data used to access an establishment's computer network. In one embodiment, a system includes a personal area network (PAN) access device that couples a low power, low frequency modulated signal to a wearer, the PAN acce... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341181 | Method for biometric security using a smartcard The present invention discloses a method for facilitating biometric security in a smartcard-reader transaction system by proffering a biometric. The biometric may be proffered to a biometric sensor communicating with the smartcard-reader system. Proffering the biome... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343136 | Apparatus for detecting environmental conditions for a structure or article An apparatus for detecting environmental conditions for a structure or article. The apparatus comprises one or more sensors for sensing conditions at the component or articles and producing one or more signals and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting d... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336175 | Methods and devices for locating and uniquely provisioning RFID devices Methods and devices are provided for identifying, locating and provisioning individual RFID devices in a network. According to some implementations of the invention, a combination of EPC code information and existing networking standards form the basis of identifyin... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334130 | Method and apparatus for managing confidential information The invention is a method and apparatus for managing the secure acquisition, storage and disclosure of confidential information through the use of: (a) biometric keys to lock data storage devices; (b) a secure data input/output device and authorization procedures to... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328844 | Point-of-transaction machine with improved versatility and related method A system and method for conducting sales transactions in a manner that permits a user to access all aspects of their finances to debit or withdraw funds from an account to fund a sales transaction. The system employs a universal account card that permits the user to... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325724 | Method for registering a biometric for use with a smartcard The present invention discloses a method for registering biometric information for use in a smartcard-reader system. The method comprises the steps of contacting an authorized sample receiver and submitting a biometric to a sensor to facilitates the sensor in obtain... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324807 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321757 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321756 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321758 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321760 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321759 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel, a V-shaped groove is provided which contains a first slope stretching awa... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319955 | Audio-visual codebook dependent cepstral normalization An arrangement for yielding enhanced audio features towards the provision of enhanced audio-visual features for speech recognition. Input is provided in the form of noisy audio-visual features and noisy audio features related to the noisy audio-visual features. ... | 01/15/2008 |
