Abstract:
Electronic delivery of counterfeit-resistant documents exchangeable for value such as admission tickets, gift certificates, coupons, vouchers, etc. directly to the person who ordered the documents over an open communications network such at the Internet. A first party orders a document from a second party, and the second party electronically delivers the ordered, counterfeit-resistant document to a device designated by the first party. For example, the document may be electronically ordered using a PC, and a printer coupled to the PC may print the document. In one embodiment, the first party transmits unsolicited offers over the open communications network The document may be made counterfeit resistant by assigning unique information to each document of a given type, e.g., admission tickets, and checking the uniqueness of a document and whether the unique information was previously read prior to allowing it to be exchanged for value.
Abstract:
An improved antenna system, method and apparatus for interrogating and locating RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and other RF (Radio Frequency) devices, and various applications therefore and thereof, are disclosed. One embodiment is for reading and locating the physical position of RFID tags (such as is made by Phillips, Siemens's Infineon and Texas Instrument) that may be embedded in gaming chips (RFID gaming chips, such as is made by Gaming Partners International Corp.) used in a casino, TV or movie studio or elsewhere for wagering at table games and other gambling games including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette, but the invention may be used for various other RFID applications.
Abstract translation:公开了用于询问和定位RFID(射频识别)标签和其他RF(射频)设备的改进的天线系统,方法和装置及其各种应用。 一个实施例是用于读取和定位可以嵌入游戏芯片(诸如由Gaming Partners International Corp.制造的RFID游戏芯片)的RFID标签(例如由Phillips,Siemens Infineon和Texas Instruments制造)的物理位置, 用于赌场,电视或电影制片厂或其他地方在桌上游戏和其他赌博游戏(包括21点,扑克,骰子,百家乐和轮盘赌)投注,但本发明可用于各种其他RFID应用。
Abstract:
Bar codes, comprised of black and white stripes, are shown to be a finite topic, and the optimum bar code methodology is binary coded binary, BCB. Binary digits are utilized to represent bar coded messages and each binary digit is immediately complemented, forming two independent but binarily complemented messages in one bar code symbol. BCB represents given information in less space than, e.g., Interleaved 2 of 5 and Code 39, while using the same x width (the width of a module), and BCB is far more versatile and is easier and less expensive to print and scan. BCB avoids misreads more reliably and achieves a dramatically higher first time read rate through use of error correcting bar codes.
Abstract translation:由黑色和白色条纹组成的条形码显示为一个有限的主题,最佳的条形码方法是二进制编码二进制,BCB。 二进制数字用于表示条形码消息,并且立即补充每个二进制数字,在一个条形码符号中形成两个独立但二进制补码的消息。 BCB以比例如Interleaved 2 of 5和Code 39更少的空间来表示给定的信息,同时使用相同的x宽度(模块的宽度),并且BCB更加通用,并且打印和扫描更容易和更便宜。 BCB可以更可靠地避免误读,并通过使用错误校正条形码实现了显着更高的第一次读取速率。
Abstract:
The new generic bar code decoder system described, with its multistage error correcting, is far more powerful than dedicated reference decode algorithms for popular linear and two dimensional bar codes. For example: the 1-7 and 2-8 EAN and UPC character substitution problems are 100% solved (because EAN and UPC become 100% self-checking with the new decoder); the ink spread tolerance improves, especially for EAN, UPC, Code 128 and Code 16K; far greater levels of random systematic edge noise are tolerated and decoded; even many spike edge errors greater than 0.50X module can be corrected; and, generous levels of acceleration are tolerated. These are all the ways bar code scanning data gets distorted. Using this new generic decoder system, the ultimate linear binary coded binary bar code with error correcting, BCB, also described, performs dramatically better than any other, despite being more compact. Computer simulation testing of the generic bar code decoder has already been conducted on BCB and UPC timing count scan data records that were distorted with various levels of ink spread, noise, spikes and acceleration using new bar code testbench software, all of which is also described including test results, to show the advances that have been made in bar code science.
Abstract:
A film font for use in conjunction with photocomposing equipment includes a rectangular piece of film having a pair of apertures at either end spaced to fit over a corresponding number of support pins on a font-carrying drum. The film element includes, at one end, a rigidifying bar adapted to fit snugly against the first paid of pins and, at the other end, a cam action slide adapted to lock against the second set of pins to maintain the font in rigid position.
Abstract:
Clothing fashioned to facilitate finding a partner in public for strap on sex!, Pants™, fashioned with a crotch opening for a lady to wear to arouse sexual interest. Pants compliment two Rabbutt™ platform assembly patents which claim the placement of its dildo in relation to a clitoral stimulator provided for the dildo's giver's simultaneous stimulation while fornicating with the dildo, so the giver “gets” while “giving.” What the original “Jack Rabbit” dildo & rabbit did for masturbation, the Rabbutt dildo & rabbit does for loving couples, i.e., a dildo for the receiver & a keenly positioned clitoral stimulator for the giver. Moreover, Pants hold a dildo or Rabbutt in place for fornicating better than harnesses which don't work as well, don't look romantic and don't afford the advanced dildo-control as do Pants. With discretion, Pants may be worn sans erect prosthetic in public to raise interest in sex.
Abstract:
Electronic delivery of counterfeit-resistant documents exchangeable for value such as admission tickets, gift certificates, coupons, vouchers, etc. directly to the person who ordered the documents over an open communications network such at the Internet. A first party orders a document from a second party, and the second party electronically delivers the ordered, counterfeit-resistant document to a device designated by the first party. For example, the document may be electronically ordered using a PC, and a printer coupled to the PC may print the document. In one embodiment, the first party transmits unsolicited offers over the open communications network The document may be made counterfeit resistant by assigning unique information to each document of a given type, e.g., admission tickets, and checking the uniqueness of a document and whether the unique information was previously read prior to allowing it to be exchanged for value.
Abstract:
An improved antenna system, method and apparatus for interrogating and locating RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and other RF (Radio Frequency) devices, and various applications therefore and thereof, are disclosed. One embodiment is for reading and locating the physical position of RFID tags (such as is made by Phillips, Siemens's Infineon and Texas Instrument) that may be embedded in gaming chips (RFID gaming chips, such as is made by Gaming Partners International Corp.) used in a casino, TV or movie studio or elsewhere for wagering at table games and other gambling games including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette, but the invention may be used for various other RFID applications.
Abstract translation:公开了用于询问和定位RFID(射频识别)标签和其他RF(射频)设备的改进的天线系统,方法和装置及其各种应用。 一个实施例是用于读取和定位可以嵌入游戏芯片(诸如由Gaming Partners International Corp.制造的RFID游戏芯片)的RFID标签(例如由Phillips,Siemens Infineon和Texas Instruments制造)的物理位置, 用于赌场,电视或电影制片厂或其他地方在桌上游戏和其他赌博游戏(包括21点,扑克,骰子,百家乐和轮盘赌)投注,但本发明可用于各种其他RFID应用。
Abstract:
In a single or double action revolver, an improvement that prevents the cylinder from advancing upon being recocked should the revolver be decocked (uncocked) without firing. During or after decocking, a pawl (hand) retainer may be automatically set or manually set by the shooter. When the retainer is set it prevents the pawl from engaging the cylinder ratchet and rotating the cylinder past a live round when recocked. The retainer may be automatically or manually reset so that the cylinder will advance when the revolver is subsequently recocked.
Abstract:
A fully automatic table game player tracking system for Blackjack and other casino games wherein players have individual betting positions on the table is disclosed. An individual B&W CCD chip reading turret is placed inches in front of each player's betting position to scan wagered chips using ambient casino lighting. The turret also has a “comp” light to indicate to the player at the beginning of every hand that his bet was read credited for his complimentaries (meals, room, entertainment, etc.), thus delivering to the player extra gaming satisfaction every hand. Patterns of repeated coding around the playing chips' peripheral surface represent with light and dark contrasting colors the dollar value and particular casino issuer of the chips. The aesthetically pleasing chip identifying coding patterns are comprised of unique referenceless error controlled self-clocking (n,k) code words, which are repeated around the chip's periphery without space therebetween, for improved efficiency and accuracy no matter the orientation of the wagered chip placed on the table.