Self-service checkout terminal having a biometric sensing device for verifying identity of a user and associated method
    21.
    发明授权
    Self-service checkout terminal having a biometric sensing device for verifying identity of a user and associated method 有权
    具有用于验证用户的身份的生物测定感测装置和相关方法的自助服务检验终端

    公开(公告)号:US06522772B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-18

    申请号:US09164098

    申请日:1998-09-30

    CPC classification number: G07G1/12 G06Q20/208 G07C9/00087 G07G1/0036

    Abstract: A self-service checkout terminal includes an input device for receiving a user reported identity code associated with a user of the checkout terminal and a biometric sensing device for detecting a biometric characteristic of the user. The self-service checkout terminal also includes a processing unit electrically coupled to both the input device and the biometric sensing device. Moreover, the self-service checkout terminal includes a memory device electrically coupled to the processing unit. The memory device has stored therein a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processing unit, causes the processing unit to (i) retrieve a user biometric profile which corresponds to the user reported identity code, (ii) detect if the user enters a restricted item into the checkout terminal and generate a restricted-item control signal in response thereto, and (iii) compare the user biometric profile with the biometric characteristic and generate an identity-verified control signal if the user biometric profile matches the biometric characteristic. A method of operating a self-service checkout terminal is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 自助结账终端包括用于接收用户报告的与结账终端用户相关联的身份码的输入装置和用于检测用户生物特征的生物特征感知装置。 自助服务结账终端还包括电连接到输入设备和生物测量传感设备的处理单元。 此外,自助服务结账终端包括电耦合到处理单元的存储装置。 存储器装置中存储有多个指令,当处理单元执行时,该指令使处理单元(i)检索对应于用户报告的身份码的用户生物特征,(ii)检测用户是否输入 限制项目进入检验终端并响应于此生成限制项目控制信号,以及(iii)如果用户生物特征匹配生物特征,则将用户生物特征与生物特征进行比较,并产生身份验证的控制信号。 还公开了一种操作自助结账终端的方法。

    Method and apparatus for operating a self-service checkout system having a number of retail terminals associated therewith
    22.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for operating a self-service checkout system having a number of retail terminals associated therewith 有权
    用于操作具有与其相关联的多个零售终端的自助服务结帐系统的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06363355B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-26

    申请号:US09217539

    申请日:1998-12-21

    CPC classification number: G07G1/0054 A47F9/047 G06Q20/20 G06Q20/208 G06Q30/06

    Abstract: A method of operating a self-service checkout system which includes a base having a scanner secured thereto includes the step of securing an itemization-only retail terminal to the base. The method also includes the step of coupling the itemization-only retail terminal to the scanner. The method further includes the step of operating the itemization-only retail terminal and the scanner so as to allow a first user to enter a first number of items for purchase into the self-service checkout system for a first time period while (i) the itemization-only retail terminal is secured to the base, and (ii) the itemization-only retail terminal is coupled to the scanner. Moreover, the method includes the step of detaching the itemization-only retail terminal from the base. Yet further, the method includes the step of decoupling the itemization-only retail terminal from the scanner. The method further includes the step of securing a full-tendering retail terminal to the base. The method also includes the step of coupling the full-tendering retail terminal to the scanner. Finally, the method includes the step of operating the full-tendering retail terminal and the scanner so as to allow a second user to enter a second number of items for purchase into the self-service checkout system for a second time period while (i) the full-tendering retail terminal is secured to the base, and (ii) the full-tendering retail terminal is coupled to the scanner. A self-service checkout system is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种操作自助结帐系统的方法,其包括具有固定到其上的扫描仪的基座,其包括仅将逐项分类的零售终端固定到基座的步骤。 该方法还包括将逐项分类零售终端耦合到扫描仪的步骤。 该方法还包括如下步骤:操作仅逐项分类零售终端和扫描仪,以便允许第一用户在第一时间段内输入用于购买的第一数量的物品以进入自助服务结帐系统,同时(i) 仅零售专用零售终端固定在基地上,并且(ii)唯一的零售终端与扫描器耦合。 此外,该方法包括从基座分离仅分项零售终端的步骤。 此外,该方法包括将仅逐项分类零售终端与扫描仪分离的步骤。 该方法还包括将全投标零售终端固定到基地的步骤。 该方法还包括将全投标零售终端连接到扫描仪的步骤。 最后,该方法包括操作全投标零售终端和扫描仪的步骤,以便允许第二用户在第二时间段内输入第二数量的物品以进入自助服务结帐系统,同时(i) 全投标零售终端固定在基地上,(ii)全投标零售终端与扫描仪相连。 还公开了一种自助结帐系统。

    Method and apparatus for detecting item placement and item removal
during operation of a self-service checkout terminal
    23.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for detecting item placement and item removal during operation of a self-service checkout terminal 失效
    在自助结账终端运行期间检测物品放置和物品移除的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US6032128A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-29

    申请号:US990241

    申请日:1997-12-15

    Abstract: A method of providing security during operation of a checkout terminal, with the terminal having a first scale, includes the step of storing a first identification code associated with an input item in a memory in response to entry of the input item into the terminal. The method also includes the step of detecting the weight of the input item with the first scale and storing an input weight value associated with the weight of the input item in the memory in response thereto. The method further includes the step of retrieving a second identification code associated with a removal item from the memory in response to a user voiding entry of the removal item. Moreover, the method includes the step of detecting the weight of the removal item with the first scale and generating a removal weight value associated with the weight of the removal item in response thereto. The method yet further includes the step of generating a wrong-item-removed control signal if (1) the first identification code is the same as the second identification code, and (2) the input weight value does not match the removal weight value.

    Abstract translation: 一种在终端具有第一标度的结账终端的操作期间提供安全性的方法,包括响应于输入项进入终端而将与输入项相关联的第一识别码存储在存储器中的步骤。 该方法还包括用第一刻度检测输入项的权重的步骤,并且响应于此将与输入项的权重相关联的输入权重值存储在存储器中。 该方法还包括响应于用户排除删除项目的输入而从存储器检索与删除项目相关联的第二标识代码的步骤。 此外,该方法包括用第一标尺检测去除物品的重量的步骤,并且响应于此产生与移除物品的重量相关联的去除重量值。 该方法还包括如果(1)第一识别码与第二识别码相同,则生成错误物品去除的控制信号的步骤,以及(2)输入权重值与去除重量值不匹配。

    Deployable sheltering assembly
    26.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09926715B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US15451660

    申请日:2017-03-07

    Applicant: James Morrison

    Inventor: James Morrison

    CPC classification number: E04H6/04 E04H6/025 E04H15/06

    Abstract: A deployable sheltering assembly for a vehicle includes a set of four supports and a panel, which is flexible. Each support comprises a rod that is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a plate. The rod comprises a plurality of nested sections and is selectively extensible. The rod is configured to extend from the plate adjacent to a side of the vehicle. A first coupler is coupled to a top of the rod. Each of a set of four second couplers is coupled proximate to a respective corner of the panel. The plates are configured to position singly under the wheels of the vehicle. The supports are positioned singly proximate to each wheel of the vehicle. Each second coupler is positioned to couple to a respective first coupler to couple the panel to the supports so that the panel is configured to shelter the vehicle.

    Methods and apparatuses for reducing time to estimate a position using a satellite positioning system
    28.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for reducing time to estimate a position using a satellite positioning system 失效
    使用卫星定位系统减少估计位置的时间的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08330652B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-11

    申请号:US12612245

    申请日:2009-11-04

    CPC classification number: G01S19/252

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided that may be implemented in various electronic devices to possibly reduce a first-time-to-fix and/or otherwise increase the performance or efficiency of a device in determining its current estimated position. In some embodiments, it may be determined whether current estimated position is valid based, at least in part, on pseudorange measurement information and pseudorange predicted information, and such determining may include obtaining a sum-of-squares of an a-posteriori measurement residual associated with the pseudorange measurement information and the pseudorange predicted information.

    Abstract translation: 提供了可以在各种电子设备中实现的方法和设备,以可能地减少设备在确定其当前估计位置时的首次修复和/或以其他方式增加设备的性能或效率。 在一些实施例中,可以至少部分地基于伪距测量信息和伪距预测信息来确定当前估计位置是否有效,并且这种确定可以包括获得相关联的后验测量残差的平方和 伪距测量信息和伪距预测信息。

    Mobile alerting network
    29.
    发明授权
    Mobile alerting network 有权
    移动提醒网络

    公开(公告)号:US08306503B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-06

    申请号:US12351641

    申请日:2009-01-09

    Applicant: James Morrison

    Inventor: James Morrison

    Abstract: A system for providing a mobile application includes a Mobile Subscriber Detection Authorization and Verification System (MSDAVS), to request and receive confidential information from a confidential information owner relating to a user who opted-in to a mobile service application, and to communicate the received confidential information to a mobile application service provider. The MSDAVS can include an opt-in database, to store opt-in or registration data of the opted-in users of the mobile service application and a service policy database. The mobile application service can be a mobile traffic alerting service, the confidential information owner a telephone number database of one of a wireless carrier or a telephone number database operator, and the requested confidential information a list telephone numbers of opted-in users in an alert area, defined by the mobile traffic alerting service.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提供移动应用的系统包括移动用户检测授权和验证系统(MSDAVS),从机密信息所有者请求和接收与选择加入移动业务应用的用户有关的机密信息,并且将所接收的 保密信息给移动应用服务提供商。 MSDAVS可以包括选择加入数据库,以存储移动服务应用的选择加入的用户的选择加入或注册数据以及服务策略数据库。 移动应用服务可以是移动通信警报服务,机密信息所有者是无线运营商或电话号码数据库运营商之一的电话号码数据库,并且所请求的机密信息列出警报中选择加入的用户的电话号码 区域,由移动通信警报服务定义。

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