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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6715681 | Scanning module for single line and raster scanning using dual lasers A retroreflective optical scan module, including first and second selectable light sources having different beam characteristics for directing a selected light beam to a symbol to be read, an optical assembly including a light collecting portion which collects and r... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6708884 | Method and apparatus for rapid and precision detection of omnidirectional postnet barcode location A method for rapid and precise detecting of an omnidirectional postnet bar code on an object by digital signal processing is provided. In order to rapidly and accurately detect omnidirectional postnet bar codes, a two-dimensional digital image containing the postnet... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6637659 | Automatically-activated hand-supportable omni-directional laser scanning bar code symbol reading system with data transmission activation switch Disclosed is an automatically-activated omni-directional laser scanning bar code symbol reading system comprising a bar code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a light transmission aperture and manually-actuatable ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6616039 | Method for automatic regulation of the characteristics of an optical code reading system The method for automatic regulation comprises the steps of: acquiring an image; attempting reading of at least one optical code in the acquired image; detecting characteristic quantities of the acquired image only if the reading has been successful; and c... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6618148 | Acoustic resonance frequency locked photoacoustic spectrometer A photoacoustic spectroscopy method and apparatus for maintaining an acoustic source frequency on a sample cell resonance frequency comprising: providing an acoustic source to the sample cell, the acoustic source having a source frequency; repeatedly and ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616053 | Memory card, and receptacle for same A memory card is disclosed which has a card body (2) having a concavity (9) formed at the forward end thereof in the inserting direction and in which terminals (5) are disposed and projections (10) are formed between the terminals (5) to prevent the termi... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6608683 | Acoustic resonance phase locked photoacoustic spectrometer A photoacoustic spectroscopy method and apparatus for maintaining an acoustic source frequency on a sample cell resonance frequency comprising: providing an acoustic source to the sample cell to generate a photoacoustic signal, the acoustic source having ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607124 | Automated transaction machine for use by a merchant and a customer The invention relates to an automated transaction machine of the recycling currency type. The machine permits a merchant to both store and withdraw cash. The machine also permits a customer to withdraw cash. The automated transaction machine includes a ch... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607131 | Reading method and reader for an optical code Reading method for an optical code using a reader which comprises photoemitters, photoreceivers and a processor circuit, in which the following steps are carried out: emitting radiation toward the exterior of the reader; detecting the presence of at least... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607133 | Automatically-activated hand-supportable laser scanning bar code symbol reading system with data transmission activation switch Disclosed is an automatically-activated code symbol reading system comprising a code symbol reading mechanism contained within a hand-supportable housing having a manually-actuatable data transmission switch. The symbol reading mechanism automatically gen... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6598797 | Focus and illumination analysis algorithm for imaging device A hand-held imager which is capable of reading both linear and two dimensional symbologies, which can perform focusing and illuminating steps quickly and accurately so as to eliminate variation in the position of the imager relative to the code becoming a... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6585156 | Multichannel magnetic head, method of manufacturing a multichannel magnetic head, and a card reader using the same A multichannel magnetic head includes a plurality of sets of magnetic core half bodies, each of the sets having two of the half bodies facing each other, and a plurality of magnetic gap portions, each of the gap portions located where two magnetic core ha... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581840 | Sheet-framed IC carrier and method for producing the same A frame sheet comprises a core sheet, and oversheets. A recess is formed in the sheet frame. The oversheet is left in the recess in the sheet frame, and an IC carrier is mounted in the recess. The IC carrier is held, adhered to the oversheet left in the r... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6581838 | Optical scanner head for processing barcode data and method of manufacture A barcode scanning head includes a body portion having a first pathway for discharging light and a second pathway to receive light. The second pathway is disposed at an angle from the first pathway to form a fixed focal point position in front of the scan... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6568591 | Document sensor for currency recycling automated banking machine An automated banking machine (10) identifies and stores documents such as currency bills deposited by a user. The machine then selectively recovers such documents from storage areas and dispenses them to other users. The machine includes a sheet thickness... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6568599 | Disposable coupon card providing a plurality of coupon discount offers A method is described for providing a plurality of coupon discount offers from one or more manufacturers to a consumer consisting of a disposable coupon card and a two-dimensional bar code printed on the disposable card. Reference numbers for each coupon ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6561429 | Adjustable reader arrangement and method of reading encoded indicia formed on an object Adjustable reader arrangement and method of reading encoded indicia formed on an object. The reader arrangement comprises a base and a detector removably connected to the base for detecting the indicia. The detector has a first portion thereof adapted to ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6561422 | System and method for high-contrast marking and reading A system and a method for converting markings made on media with a marking agent into a digital form representing the markings. The system of the present invention includes a marking device and an illumination digital scanning device. The marking device c... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6550674 | System for cataloging an inventory and method of use An inventory control and management method provides a combination mobile device for communication and for reading labels (R&C). The R&C reads an inventory label affixed to an item of inventory in the stores. A data file is created corresponding to the lab... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6547146 | Method, system and apparatus for processing barcode data A barcode scanning system and method, and hand-held contact scanner are provided. The contact scanner includes a photoemitter, a photodetector, a screen, abutted against the photodetector, for limiting the amount of light reaching the photodetector, a len... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547133 | Vehicle mounted remote transaction interface system A vehicle mounted remote transaction interface system for communicating with a remote transaction unit for transactions such as a bank transaction with a bank teller unit or a drive-through point-of-sale transaction with a drive-through point-of-sale syst... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547143 | Bar-code reader and bar-code reading method providing display and correction of questionable characters A device and method to read bar-codes in which a ratio of a number of modules is compared to a reference module width character included in a bar-code. The number of modules is rounded up and off based upon the number of modules that includes the error co... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6533174 | Method and apparatus for reading and writing indicia such as bar codes using a scanned laser beam A system for reading and writing indicia on a medium including a light source for producing a light beam; a reading element for directing the light beam at the medium so as to scan indicia disposed on a first portion of said medium, detecting at least a p... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6533171 | Electronic business card exchange This invention relates to the electronic distribution of business card information. There is provided a method and apparatus for distributing smart card information comprising the steps of: acquiring electronic information from a first smart card; acquiring an... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6530523 | Visually significant multilevel bar codes In a bar code encoding process, two or more images and two or more data items may be encoded together to form a bar code image. A bar code image encoding two or more images and two or more data items may also be decoded to regenerate the encoded images an... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6527180 | Compact dual optical and scan modules in bar code readers A first module, including a laser for emitting a laser beam and a photodiode for detecting light reflected from a bar code symbol, is independently mounted on a motherboard in a spaced relation to a second module which includes a movable reflector and a d... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6527175 | Instant multiple play gaming ticket and validation system A multiple play gaming ticket, such as a pull-tab ticket 10 or "instant winner" lottery ticket, and a coordinating validation system. To deter fraud, a validation code 24 is provided which uniquely identifies the pull-tab ticket 10 and is not merely a rep... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6523745 | Electronic transaction system including a fingerprint identification encoding An apparatus and process of authorizing an electronic transaction system includes a computer located at the site of a transaction, a conversion module for enabling connection between the computer located at the site of the transaction and the conversion m... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6513707 | Hand-carried counting device A hand-carried counting device with which a counter is stepped forwards through one increment in response to the depression of a count key. The counting device is electronic and includes at least three different count keys for counting the numbers of thre... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6513718 | Method for mounting a microcircuit in a cavity of a card forming a support and resulting card To mount a microcircuit module in a cavity in a card forming a support, resin is deposited on the bottom of the cavity and the module is fitted in such a way that the microcircuit is coated with resin. A compressible annular area formed in the cavity comp... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6510983 | System and method for transferring value to a magnetic stripe on a transaction card The present invention discloses a system and method enabling value stored in an advanced technology memory on a transaction card to be utilized in a magnetic stripe transaction with the card. The invention provides a special transaction number that is enc... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6502748 | System for card to card transfer of secure data A smart card stores secure data, such as monetary values, and selectively transfers the secure data to or receives the secure data from a compatible smart card. The smart card includes a data storage device that stores the secure data. An identification i... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497366 | Methods and apparatus for dual channel video recovery in bar code scanners A dual channel video data recovery system for use in a bar code scanner. A first and a second video signal are generated in parallel in response to light reflected from a bar code. The first and second video signals are received and filtered to limit thei... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6491222 | Optical path design for scanning assembly in compact bar code readers A retroreflective optical scan module, for example in a bar code reader having a window, including a light source for directing a light beam to a symbol to be read, and an optical assembly including a light collecting portion which collects and redirects ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488212 | System for identifying and locating relative positions of objects The invention concerns a movable object, e.g. a roll of printed products (1) with a winding core (2) onto which printed products are wound with the help of a winding tape (3). The inventive movable object carries data stored in an integrated circuit (23) ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6481627 | Fleet refueling method and system A system and method for facilitating delivery of fuel to a customer site with a delivery truck. A hand-held device captures an identifier specific to the given customer. A zero flow of fuel being transferred from the delivery truck to a customer storage t... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6481626 | Flush scanner window A barcode scanner window includes a frame having an aperture, and window pane disposed therein. The pane is smaller than the aperture and is bonded therein by an adhesive.... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6471128 | Method of making a foil faced financial transaction card having graphics printed thereon and card made thereby An improved method of manufacturing a foil faced financial transaction card, particularly a secure card, and the card made thereby, wherein the card meets ANSI/ISO specifications for the characteristics of a financial transaction card including the specif... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6460765 | Label sensor for sensing edges of light conductive labels The invention relates to a sensor for the contactless scanning of labels, arranged on a support material which is moved relative to the sensor, the sensor including a transmitter arranged at a distance to the labels for emitting transmission light beams w... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454164 | Pocket-size information transfer apparatus having dual IC card insertion slots and IC card using the same A pocket-size information transfer apparatus includes two insertion slots in which IC cards for storing electronic information are inserted and which are open on the owner's side and the other party's side and an IC card operation unit for reading and wri... | 09/24/2002 |
