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February 03, 2005

Old Patent List

Adding old patent list for reference and search. This covers 1997 thru 2002 I think.

Patent News

Here we note interesting patent information. For reference the United States Patent and Trademark Office
website is located here.

06/19: Scanner Technology -- Metrologic Sues Symbol for Patent Infringement
06/19: TV Program Guides -- EchoStar wins round in court case
05/13: Vending -- USA Technologies Acquires More Vending Patents and Intelligent Vending(TM) Trademark
04/23: Auctions -- A trial that pits eBay against a man who says he owns two patents that are key to
the Web auctioneer's operations is due to kick off in Virginia federal court ...
04/21: Patent War -
Printer Cartridges -- How Companies are Using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (for additional reference you can
check out the Anti-DMCA Website
04/21 -- Touchscreens
-- Microsoft files suit in Lucent patent battle
04/15/2003 -- Auctions -- Amazon applies for another self-evident internet patent
04/03/2003 - USA Technologies -- up to 40 patents now...
08/01/2002 - Freeny -- MediaBay Acquires Rights To Freeny Patent In Various Markets
03/19/2002 - Patent News -- bountyquest
08/21/2001
Interactive toll-free telephone service automation (Assignee -- Sprint Communications Company, L.P.)

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for implementing interactive toll-free telephone services by customers remotely communicating with a telephone service provider..
03/18/2002 -- InterAct update -- from 2000
03/18/2002 - InterAct -- more data
08/08/2001
Tokenless biometric electronic debit and credit transactions (Assignee -- Veristar Corporation)

Abstract: The invention satisfies these needs by providing a method and device for tokenless authorization of an electronic payment between a payor and a payee using an electronic third party identicator and at least one payor bid biometric sample..
08/01/2001
LOYALTY FILE STRUCTURE FOR SMART CARD

Abstract: A loyalty file structure for a smart card includes any number of loyalty files preinstalled by a card manufacturer..
07/27/2001
Kiosk touch pad (Assignee -- Cirque Corporation)

Abstract: A simplified touch pad which detects a "touch" in a specific absolute positioning programmable zone or "enter/select" zone rather than requiring a "tap"..
07/17/2001
Kiosk with stacks of display rotators

Lung, Laura Rae; Grimm, Louise M. (Bob Siemon Designs, Inc.; July 17, 2001; #D444964)

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07/13/2001
Method and apparatus for visual sensing of humans for active public interfaces

An active public user interface in a computerized kiosk senses humans
visually using movement and color to detect changes in the environment
indicating the presence of people. Interaction spaces are defined and the
system records an initial model of its environment which is updated over
time to reflect the addition or subtraction of inanimate objects and to
compensate for lighting changes. The system develops models of the moving
objects and is thereby able to track people as they move about the
interaction spaces. A stereo camera system further enhances the system's
ability to sense location and movement. The kiosk presents audio and
visual feedback in response to what it "sees."
Waters, Keith; Loughlin, Maria; Rehg, James M.; Kang, Sing Bing (Compaq Computer Corporation; July 03, 2001; #6256046)

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06/15/2001 Kiosk systems and methods for issuing a card storing electronic coupons, after receiving data about a customer
A system for dispensing and redeeming electronic discount coupons in a
store. A card-dispensing kiosk collects information from a customer and
subsequently issues a "smart card" for storing electronic coupons. Upon
completion of shopping, the customer redeems the electronic coupons at the
checkout area, by inserting the card into the checkout station. During
checkout, when UPC product data corresponds to coupons stored on the card,
the customer is credited with the value of the corresponding coupon.
Powell, Ken R. (SoftCard Systems, Inc.; June 05, 2001; #6243687)

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05/29/2001 Kiosk --
Horton, Tony L. (Viad Corporation; May 29, 2001; #D443069)
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05/15/2001
Film drop-off apparatus and method --
A film drop-off apparatus which expedites film processing based upon
delivery choice. The apparatus includes a computer; a display controlled
by the computer which displays instructions to a customer, including photo
delivery options during a film processing transaction; an input device
controlled by the computer which records a customer choice for a photo
delivery time; and communication circuitry which sends an alert message to
the film laboratory based upon the customer choice.
Walter, Joanne S. (NCR Corporation; May 15, 2001; #6233399)
04/19/2001 Portable system for personal identification based upon distinctive
characteristics of the user
Abstract: A system for identifying an individual is determined either by
generating an identification profile based on a distinctive biometric
characteristic possessed by that person , or by means of verifying some digital
"signature" representation assigned to that person..
04/04 : SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT INTERNET CONNECTION
Abstract: System for establishing a permanent connection between the Internet
and a user subscribed to it
03/12 : Method and system for capturing images from a video tape for the purpose of
creating a motion card (Assignee -- Eastman Kodak Company)
Abstract: A system for forming a motion card from frames of video selected by a
user from a sequence of video frames that have been previously recorded on a
video tape incorporates a kiosk that contains a video tape player, a processor
receives a sequence of video frames from the video tape player, ...
02/02 : Patents -- Affinity Technology Group Receives
Another U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Action
01/14 : Coordinate input device allowing input by finger, pen or the like

January 9, 2001 12:00am

European Patents : Abstract: A position coordinate input device
which allows input by an ordinary pen (51) or a finger (50) itself of an operator as a position
pointing device is disclosed. The position coordinate input device includes: a position
coordinate detecting device (1) which detects a coordinate of a pointed location pointed by
the position pointing device placed on the input detecting surface (5a;31); a pressure
detecting device (2) which is arranged in the input detection surface, and which detects a
pressure of the position pointing device with respect to the input detecting surface with multi
levels of resolutions; and an interface device (3) which receives information of the position
coordinate obtained by the position coordinate detecting device and information of the
pressure obtained by the pressure detecting device, respectively, and which transmits the
received information to an associated information processing device after having been
integrated or converted into an appropriate form. The position coordinate input device may
be overlapped on a screen of a display device (4;14) to form an integrated input/output type device.
12/27 : Patent News -- USA Technologies Granted Another Patent for Networking and
Controlling Vending Machines
12/18/2000 PUBLIC TELEPHONE
Abstract: The present invention relates to a public telephone which in addition
to providing the functions of current telephones, provides a display area where
advertisements and/or public information messages may be displayed and
enables the public telephone to connect with network of computer like an Internet..
12/06/2000
Navigating web-based content in a television-based system (Assignee --
Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: A television-based hyperlink content navigation system includes a
display device having a viewing area for displaying visual content such as an
Internet Web document..
12/06/2000 Methods and apparatus for disseminating product information via the internet
using universal product codes
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for disseminating over the Internet product
information produced and maintained by product manufacturers using existing
universal product codes as access keys..
11/30/2000 Pen like computer pointing device (Assignee -- Agilent Technologies)
Abstract: A pen like computer pointing device images as an array of pixels the
spatial features of generally any micro textured or micro detailed work surface
below the tip of the pen..
11/21/2000
Universal pre-paid gasoline and travel card
Abstract: A versatile universal prepaid petroleum-related and travel card system
that features a pre-paid card that can be used at any major brand filling station..
11/14/2000:
Electronic transaction terminal for conducting electronic financial transactions
using a smart card (Assignee -- Au-System) Abstract: An electronic transaction system for conducting electronic financial
transactions including a smart card configured to store a plurality of payer electronic credits
11/16/2000 :
Method of entering and using handwriting to identify locations within an electronic book (Assignee -- Apple Computer Inc.)
Abstract: A method for controlling a screen display of an electronic book. The contents of the book are displayed on
a screen of the computer system as pages with which the user interacts by a pointer such as a pen or stylus..
09/22/2000 : Accessing content via installable data sources (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: A method and system for increasing perceived
Internet browser performance by using a relatively
high-bandwidth data source such as a CD-ROM and/or a hard
drive directory as a local cache of Internet content..
09/22/2000 : System for syndication of insurance (Assignee -- Walker
Asset Management Limited Partnership)
Abstract: A system is described for facilitating a syndicated
sale of an insurance policy..
09/18 : Technology -- Ten Square's Patent Pending
Elapsed Time Management Technology
08/31/2000 Mechanism for users with internet service provider smart cards
to roam among geographically disparate authorized network
computer client devices
Abstract: User specific internet service provider account
information is stored on the user's smart card, but the ISP
specific connection information is stored within a network
computer client device ..
08/29 : 08/25/2000 Virtual network access
Abstract: A system and method provide access to a network .
The network is any type of network , such as an intranet or an
internet. A portable device , such as a laptop computer or a
hand held computer, communicates with a network device ..
09/29 : 08/24/2000 DSI Announces Patent Application for Multitouch Pad
Technology DSI Datotech Systems Inc. wishes to announce the highly
successful development of a new multiple input touchpad
technology which senses contacts of fingers and/or stylus in any combination..
08/21 : Patent Info -- BM Accelerates License
Payments To E-data
08/16/2000 -- Personal shopping system portable terminal (Assignee -- Symbol Technologies, Inc.)
Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal shopping
system for combined use in both the home of a user and a shopping establishment..
07/24/00 : Computer kiosk (Assignee -- International Computers Limited)

July 21, 2000 12:00am

U.S. Patents : Abstract: A computer kiosk
comprises a desktop with a main cabinet located under the desktop. A
display unit is set into an aperture in the desktop. A pair of pockets, is set
into the desktop, one on each side of the display unit, for holding peripheral
devices. A pair of bins is mounted under the desktop, adjacent to the
pockets, for holding electronic circuits associated with the peripheral
devices. This provides a flexible configuration for the kiosk. The main cabinet
may be positioned between the bins, with the display unit housed in the
main cabinet, or else the main cabinet may be positioned to one side of the
bins, with the display unit housed in a separate cabinet positioned between
the bins.
06/23/00 : Kiosk Patent -- Lexitech # 6,078,848
06/07/2000 Method and system for communicating with a device attached
to a computer using electronic mail messages
Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product
for communicating with machines connected to a network.
Information sent to or from the machines is transmitted using
electronic mail..
06/06/2000
System and method for composing menus of URL-encoded
bar code symbols while using internet browser program
(Assignee -- Metrologic Instruments, I
Abstract: A computer-based system is provided for composing
menus of URL-encoded bar code symbols specifying the
location of Internet-based information resources on the
Internet..
06/06/2000

TELECOMMUNICATION AND/OR REMOTE CONTROL
DEVICE WITH A CHIP CARD UNIT, SAME DEVICE WITH A
COUPLED COMPUTER FOR INTERNET OR NETWORK
APPLICATIONS A
Abstract: A chip card unit pertaining to a mobile radio
telephone, for instance, is connected to an interface for a
computer via a control unit enabling the mobile radio telephone
to operate as a card terminal when coupled to a computer ..
06/05/2000

Electronic bill presentment and payment system (Assignee --
Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: A bill presentment and payment remittance system
is configured for use over an electronic network, such as the
Internet..
06/05/2000

Audio/video from internet direct to compact disc through web
browser
Abstract: A system and method for automatically creating
user-customized compact discs containing multimedia tracks
available over the Internet is presented..
06/02/2000

An internet payment and loading system using a smart card
Abstract: An architecture and system loads and uses a smart
card for payment of goods and/or services purchased on-line
over the Internet ..
05/31/2000
Long distance telephone communication system and method
Abstract: The present invention relates to a long distance
telephone communication system which is convenient and
cost effective. This system advantageously combines or
makes use of existing communication channels or networks..
05/29/2000
System and method for sending a short message containing
purchase information to a destination terminal (Assignee --
Ericsson Inc.)
Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is
disclosed for providing a substantially immediate electronic
receipt after a consumer has made a purchase..
05/26/2000
Apparatus and method for highlighting holidays of a specified
location in a calendar software application (Assignee --
Ericsson Inc.)
Abstract: An apparatus and method for highlighting holidays in
a calendar software application of a portable intelligent
communications device or ....
05/25/2000
Embedded HTML documents downloaded and displayed
simultaneously with primary HTML document (Assignee --
International Business Machines Corporati
Abstract: The present invention relates to embedded HTML
documents and to a method and system for rendering such
documents to a visual display unit..
06/02/2000
A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR
PREFETCHING OBJECTS
Abstract: In an internet access system which includes a
satellite link, a distributed proxy server is provided which
reduces a delay associated with the retrieval of inline objects
of web pages..
05/22/2000 Kiosk for multiple spoken languages (Assignee -- International
Business Machines Corp.)
Abstract: The method for providing information in response to
a question in one of a plurality of natural spoken languages
begins by recognizing a detected utterance with a speech
recognition engine equipped with a plurality of small
dictionaries..
05/19 : Technology/Patents -- PenOp Strengthens Intellectual Property With New Patent for Electronic Signature Technology
05/17 : May 17, 2000 12:00am A control system allows
a user to access a programmable logic controller (PLC). system over a
communication network such as an Internet network using a web browser.
The system includes an Internet web interface between the network and the
programmable logic controller. The Web interface serves Web pages from
an Ethernet interface on a PLC and includes an HTTP protocol interpreter
and a TCP/IP stack.
05/09 : A secure electronic
monetary transaction system (SEMTS) provides absolute security for
electronic financial transactions. These transactions can be of any kind
provided they are numeric in content and of known length. The SEMTS
encrypts and decrypts source numeric data using a private, numeric key
known only by both parties in the transaction.
05/03 : May 3, 2000 12:00am A new and improved
method of dispensing, tracking and managing pharmaceutical product
samples by communicatively linking prescribers and pharmacies to a
central computing station. The method entails utilizing product trial media
that is exchanged for actual pharmaceutical product.
05/12/2000 Interactive self-service hard drive copying system
Abstract: A stand-alone, interactive, self-service kiosk for
initializing and copying computer hard drives and methods for
the operation of the kiosk are disclosed..
05/04/2000 Integrated vehicle navigation, communications and
entertainment system (Assignee -- Sony Corporation Sony
Electronics Inc.) Abstract: An integrated vehicle navigation, communication and
entertainment system which also has vehicle security features..
05/03/2000 Smart card authentication system comprising means for
converting user identification and digital signature to pointing
device position data and Abstract: A mouse system for authenticating a user and
providing access to a computer includes a pointing device and
card reader which share a computer interface port of the computer .
05/03/2000 Method and system for dispensing, tracking and managing
pharmaceutical trial products Abstract: A new and improved method of dispensing, tracking
and managing pharmaceutical product samples by
communicatively linking prescribers and pharmacies to a central computing station..
05/02/2000 Call instance representation of a call for call management in a
wireless telecommunications system (Assignee -- Alcatel USA Sourcing, Inc.)
Abstract: The present invention provides a central terminal ,
and method of operation of such a central terminal , for
managing calls between a telephone exchange connectable to
the central terminal and a plurality of subscriber terminals ,
the central terminal being arranged to communicate with the
subscriber terminals via wireless links
05/01/2000 SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR "CALLER
ONLY" INITIATED TWO-WAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH CALLER GENERATED BILLING
Abstract: A system and method for a two-way wireless
communication is disclosed which can only be initiated by, and billed to, a caller
05/01/2000 Subscribed update monitors (Assignee -- Sun Microsystems, Inc.)
Abstract: A user can monitor changes to information located
on a network by registering with an update monitor service..
04/28/2000 Internet answering machine (Assignee -- Internet Magic, Inc.)
Abstract: An answering machine receives and records both
voice and email messages..
04/28 : ATMs -- ATM Debit Cards Dispenser, Now It Has U.S. Patent!
04/25/2000 Interactive communication system for downloading large
amount data (Assignee -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd.)
Abstract: An information terminal transmits small amount data
such as a command to a Web server on the internet to an
asymmetric router via an interactive radio network..
04/20/2000 : Coinless slot machine system and method (Assignee -- MGM Grand, Inc.)
Abstract: A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips
04/20/2000 : Portable work station-type data collection system (Assignee -- Intermec IP Corp.)
Abstract: A portable data collection terminal has an elongate housing with a hand grip conforming rear surface
04/18/2000 : Personal digital assistant with real time search capability (Assignee -- Nokia Mobile Phones Limited)
Abstract: The present invention is a method and an apparatus for searching a personal digital assistant data base utilizing a search criteria and ....
04/18/2000 : Method for identifying and obtaining computer software from a network computer (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: Creators of computer software provide the most up-to-date versions of their computer software on an update service
04/17/2000 : Multiplexing of clients and applications among multiple servers (Assignee -- International Business Machines Corporation)
Abstract: In an Internet system having a plurality of applications, and a plurality of servers for attachment from a plurality of web browsers, a system supports connection oriented applications over a connectionless protocol
04/14/2000 : Debit service systems and methods for wireless units (Assignee -- BellSouth Intellectua Property Corporation)
Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging information, and particularly debit information, between a visited and a home wireless network with respect to a wireless unit operating in the visited network
04/12/2000 : System and method for composing menus of URL-encoded bar code symbols while surfing the internet using an internet browser program (Assignee --
Abstract: A computer-based system is provided for composing menus of URL-encoded bar code symbols specifying the location of Internet-based information resources on the Internet
04/12/2000 : Interactive communication system for medical treatment of remotely located patients (Assignee -- Medcom Technology Associates, Inc)
Abstract: A system for providing medical services to a patient at a location remote to a medical practitioner comprises a patient's station and a medical practitioner's station in communication with each other
03/20/2000 : Method and apparatus for navigation of relational databases on distributed networks
Abstract: Relational databases are browsed in a manner that mirrors the interactive browsing of world wide web pages..
03/17/2000 : SMTP extension to preserve per-message and per-recipient properties (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: The SMTP protocol takes a message formatted according to a defined internet standard and wraps the message in an envelope..
03/13/2000 : Biometric based method for software distribution (Assignee -- HUSH, Inc.)
Abstract: A method is provided for protecting distributed software, either through the internet/telephone networks or via physical storage media like floppy diskettes, magnetic tapes, CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, etc..
03/14/2000 : Method for processing debit purchase transactions using a counter-top terminal system (Assignee -- New View Technologies, Inc.)
Abstract: A customer operated counter-top terminal system activates various debit card transactions, provides secure communications with a host computer database, and issues a decrypted authorization code to the customer..
03/14/2000 : Process and device for permitting selective access to a security system (Assignee -- Banksys)
Abstract: A process and arrangement that gives selective access to a security system, particularly in a payment system using debit cards, credit cards, or withdrawal of funds contained in a so-called smart card, and in particular on a chip card..
03/21/2000 : Processing of emergency calls in wireless communications system with fraud protection (Assignee -- Ericsson Inc.)
Abstract: A call processing system for a wireless communications network comprises a mechanism for detecting a call placed from a mobile station in the network to a multi-digit number dialed by a user of the mobile station; a mechanism for determining whether the call is indicated to be fraudulent; a mechanism for determining whether the diale.
03/17/2000 : One button cellular phone, system, and method for use (Assignee -- Sony Corporation of Japan Sony Electronics, Inc.)
Abstract: The present invention provides a one button cellular phone that provides all basic phone functions using single button on the phone..
03/16/2000 : Wireless remote synchronization of data between PC and PDA (Assignee -- Lucent Technologies, Inc.)
Abstract: Wireless communication paths between a PC and a Personal Digital Assistant are utilized to synchronize data files between the PC and the PDA..
03/16/2000 : Biofeedback system for sensing body motion and flexure (Assignee -- Advantedge Systems Inc.)
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring key components of body movement and flexure during kinetic activities, and providing intuitive, audible, real time biofeedback to the user..
03/13/2000 : Wireless mobile comunication devices for group use (Assignee -- Telefonaktiebolaget L/M Ericsson)
Abstract: Wireless mobile communication devices automatically transmit therebetween information regarding the status of the devices. This permits the devices to be used effectively by members of a group or team performing a given task..
02/28/2000 : Method and system for performing electronic money transactions (Assignee -- Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson)
Abstract: The present invention relates to electronic monetary systems in general, and in particular to measures for making their use easier for an average user..
02/28/2000 : Rotary menu wheel interface (Assignee -- Sony Corporation Sony Electronics)
Abstract: An internet on-demand system for television presents internet content and traditional television programming as part of a single coherent interface. The user can select a channel from a rotary menu wheel..
02/28 : Article -- Software Patents Tangle the Web
02/23/2000 : Method, apparatus, and computer program product for generating an image index and for internet searching and querying by image colors (Assignee
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for building an image index and for searching and querying by image colors from a plurality of images including images from the internet or other network environment
02/23 : News Release -- Tempest Telecommunications acquired by 3Ginteractive
02/17/2000 : Facsimile to E-mail communication system with local interface (Assignee -- E-Mate Enterprises, LLC)
Abstract: A fax to E-mail system and related method are shown, whereby a hardcopy document is sent via a fax device to its recipient via electronic mail through a data network , and is delivered in such a manner that it can be retrieved by the recipient at an E-mail device, in the ordinary course of retrieving the E-mail, and ...
02/17/2000 : Computerized medical diagnostic and treatment advice system including network access (Assignee -- First Opinion Corporation) Abstract: A system and method for providing computerized, knowledge-based medical diagnostic and treatment advice..
02/16/2000 : DESTINATION WEBSITE ACCES AND INFORMATION GATHERING SYSTEM
Abstract: A destination website access system employs a bar code reader cooperating with a personal computer or workstation for accessing a unique destination website through a remote Internet service provider ..
02/15 : Internet Patent News -- patented Internet Marketing Device
02/15 : Gaming -- COINLESS SYSTEMS, INC. RECEIVES PATENT FOR CASHLESS PERIPHERAL DEVICE FOR GAMING SYSTEM
01/28/2000 Portable information and transaction processing system and method utilizing biometric authorization and digital certificate security (Assignee - individual)
Abstract: The present invention is a portable client PDA with a touch screen or other equivalent user interface and having a microphone and local central processing unit for processing voice commands and for processing biometric data to provide user verification..
01/07/2000 Method and system for controlling the display of objects in a slide show presentation (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: A computer-based system and method of viewing an electronic slide show presentation providing three modes for viewing an electronic slide show: a speaker presentation mode, an individual browser mode, and a kiosk browser mode..
01/28/2000 JAVA-TO-DATABASE CONNECTIVITY SERVER (SUN)
Abstract: A Java^TM-to-Database Connectivity Server monitors client communications, accesses a database such as a Sybase relational database, upon client command establishes a connection to the database, accesses requested data from the database, manipulates the data, and relays the data to the client..
01/11/2000 Internet based telephone apparatus and method (Assignee -- Netplus Communications Corp.)
Abstract: An internet related telephone accessory connects directly to conventional home and business telephones and enables the establishment of long distance telephone connections through the internet, realizing substantial savings in long distance telephone tolls..
01/04/2000 Intelligent automatic searching for resources in a distributed environment (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: Searches are automatically initiated to intelligently locate resources, particularly World Wide Web sites, within a distributed environment in response to a user specifying text via a user interface element..
12/31/1999 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE PRESCRIPTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS IN CONDUCTING MEDICAL STUDIES
Abstract: A computer system and method for managing data used in conducting clinical studies concerning subjects at a plurality of participating, geographically distributed clinical sites, each participating clinical site having a computer for inputting, transmitting and receiving data over the Internet ..
01/06/2000 Intelligent automatic searching for resources in a distributed environment (Assignee -- Microsoft Corporation)
Abstract: Searches are automatically initiated to intelligently locate resources, particularly World Wide Web sites, within a distributed environment in response to a user specifying text via a user interface element..
12/21/1999 Automated banking machine with accessing data based on customer inputs including
biometric customer identification and producing selected display (Diebold) ==
Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to conduct transactions in response to HTML documents and TCP/IP messages exchanged with a local computer system through an intranet , as well as in response to messages exchanged with foreign servers in a wide area network .
12/31/1999 A method of using a portable communication device (NCR Corporation) (smartcard related) ==
Abstract: A portable communication device comprises a housing which accommodates a number of components enabling the user to effect two-way communications including data transfer and personal communications..
12/31/1999 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERSONAL COMPUTER ADD-ON CARD (Philips) (smartcard related) ==
Abstract: In a personal computer , an add-on card is present to receive digital signals from a CATV system or from a broadcast satellite. Therefore the PC has an add-on card with an RF connector and a slot for accepting a smart-card for conditional access purposes..
12/29/1999 Apparatus and method of determining a link status between network stations connected to a telephone line medium (AMD) ==
Abstract: A local area network having a telephone line medium in a home network environment includes physical layer transceivers having transmit and receive state machines enabling each network station to determine a link status on the telephone line medium..
12/29/1999: Method for network address translation (Assignee -- Lucent Technologies Inc.)
Abstract: A method for translating non internet unique addresses of a home network device to an internet unique address for internet communication through a router..
12/29/1999 Methods and apparatus for retrieving and/or processing (Assignee -- Microsoft)
Abstract: Information retrieval methods and apparatus which involve: 1) the generation of estimates regarding the probability that items included in search results are already known to the user and 2) the use of such knowledge probability estimates to influence the ranking of search results, are described..
12/29/1999 Method and apparatus for dynamic configuration of an input device (Assignee -- Sun Microsystems, Inc.) Abstract: A system and method is provided that displays different symbols on an input device corresponding to different input device layouts..
12/28/1999 am Multiplexing of clients and applications among multiple servers (Assignee -- International Business Machines Corporation)
Abstract: In an Internet system having a plurality of applications, and a plurality of servers for attachment from a plurality of web browsers, a system supports connection oriented applications over a connectionless protocol..
12/28/1999 A programmable telecommunications interface for communication over a data network
Abstract: A telecommunications system includes the public switched telephone system and a data network , such as the Internet..
12/24/1999 am Method and system for directing a flow between a client and a server (Assignee -- Arrowpoint Communications, Inc.) Abstract: A content-aware flow switch intercepts a client content request in an IP network, and transparently directs the content request to a best-fit server..
12/21/1999 Internet convolution audio/video server Abstract: This invention describes a system for video and audio distribution over the Internet..
12/21 : European Patents : Abstract: The invention relates to a storage cassette which can be inserted into a receiving module intended for receiving a bank note cassette of an automatic cash dispenser. On the front wall (12) (in the direction of insertion), there is a withdrawal opening, which can be closed by a flap, and drawing-off elements (14) of a drawing-off device of the receiving module reach into, in order to withdraw sheet-like objects (62) from the cassette when the latter is in the inserted position. The storage cassette comprises a printing device (28) for printing sheet-like printing carriers (24), a device (18, 20) for storing a stock of printing carrier (22), and a transport device (31) for transporting a printing carrier (24) through the printing device (28) to the withdrawal position, in which the printer carrier (62) is situated parallel to the front wall (12), in the region of the withdrawal opening. Pub. No.: EP 0960400 A1 Appl. Data: EP 98906820 1998 01 16
12/12 : European Patents : Abstract: An automated banking machine (12) is operative to conduct transactions in response to HTML documents and TCP/IP messages exchanged with a local computer system (14) through an intranet (16), as well as in response to messages exchanged with foreign servers (20, 22, 24, 26, 28,) in a wide area network (18). The banking machine includes a computer having an HTML document handling portion. The HTML document handling portion is operative to communicate through a proxy server, with a home HTTP server in the intranet or the foreign servers in the wide area network. The computer further includes a device application portion which interfaces with the HTML document handling portion and dispatches messages to operate devices in the automated banking machine. The devices include a sheet dispenser mechanism which dispenses currency as well as other transaction devices. The device application portion communicates with a device interfacing software portion in the banking machine through a device server in the intranet. The device server maintains local control over the devices in the banking machine including the sheet dispenser. The banking machine operates to read indicia on the user's card corresponding to a system address. The computer is operative to connect the banking machine to the home or foreign server corresponding to the system address, which connected server operates the banking machine until the completion of transactions by the user. Pub. No.: EP 0961251 A2 Appl. Data: EP 99303413 1999 04 30
12/12 : Analysis --
Surging number of Patents Engulf Internet Commerce
12/09 : Communications network connection system and method
12/09 : Credit card operated computer on-line service communication system
12/07 : Public Access Technology.com -- New MemberMission is to become the leading provider of public access terminals (PATLink.comTM) and secure operating environments in the world. The company's marketing strategy is designed to capture a large share of the market via the key placement of units, the incorporation of US Patent violators, and build a national reputation for service, support and value. Our vending approach will allow the company to expand quickly without the problems of service and supply because we will be tapping the largest service networks in the world, the vending industry. Revenue will grow quickly as units are brought on line and the overall value of the network and its advertising punch will grow exp
onentially. Sales@patlink.com
12/03 : Patent News -- networked payment and control systems for the vending industry
11/29 : Restricted Access patent --
involving coin hopper
- 11/29 -- Response to Outside Comment
- 11/16 -- Outside Comment
07/16 : Patent Number: 5917421 Issue Date: 1999 06 29 - ATMs: Method of authenticating an application program
05/14 : Patent News - E-commerce in the US is at risk from patents protecting online trading
05/14 : Patent News - Patent Terroist from Forbes
05/14 : Patent News - A New Edison from Forbes
E-Data Commences Appeal in Internet Patent Case - corrected
Microsoft and W3C
Patent Revisited
Patent Resources
Los Alamos Report - Jan95 report on kiosks
Lexitech Patent announcement
Lexitech Patent page

Excerpts from Patent Resources newsbits

5/10/99 - Patent info provided to the site -
http://www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05774652__

This patent teaches a method of converting a general purpose PC into a restricted access computer system designed to be installed into a kiosk enclosure solution. The restricted access computer has the ability to run 3rd party applications by means of coin, bill or card operation. This patent has direct applications to the kiosk marketplace and I believe it should be added to your site as a information item.
Contact info:
Perry Smith, 4600 Franklin Ave,
Yellowknife NT Canada, 867 873 3968, fpsmith@coynet.com, www.coynet.com

It might be worth while making the Mettke Patent URL easily available:

www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05602905__

Also the following are quite interesting and maybe relevant:.

www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05761071__

www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05812765__

www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05826026__

www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05851149__

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MORE INFORMATION

* U.S. Patent No. 5,872,559; Breakaway and re-grow touchscreen pointing
device; Johnny Meng-Han Shieh, Austin; IBM Corp.

Posted by keefner at February 3, 2005 09:43 PM

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