公开(公告)号：US06961536B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10112479

申请日：2002-03-28

Applicant: Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04B1/08 ,  H04H1/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/2081 ,  H04B1/082

Abstract: A broadcast receiver which automatically tunes to a signal source depending on a set of rules and vehicle state conditions, such as seat occupancy, door sensors, time, day of the week, weather conditions, program content rating, vehicle location, user language preference, user identity and driver preferences. The user can configure a set of rules which causes the receiver to be automatically retuned in response to changes in conditions of the vehicle, such as favorites for the commute to work and favorites while driving with children. This eliminates the driver's distraction while operating the vehicle of searching for stations and routinely changing the station setting, thereby enhancing the usefulness, convenience, and safety of the vehicle broadcast receiver.

Abstract translation: 根据一组规则和车辆状况（例如座位占有率，门传感器，时间，星期几，天气条件，节目内容分级，车辆位置，用户语言偏好等）自动调谐到信号源的广播接收机， 用户身份和驱动程序偏好。 用户可以配置一组规则，使得接收机能够根据车辆状态的变化自动重新调整，例如在与小孩一起驾驶时通勤工作的收藏夹和收藏夹。 这消除了驾驶员在操作车站搜索站和定期改变车站设置时的分心，从而增强了车载广播接收机的有用性，便利性和安全性。

公开(公告)号：US06898598B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-24

申请号：US09925265

申请日：2001-08-09

Applicant: Benjamin Andrew Himmel ,  Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Benjamin Andrew Himmel ,  Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G07G5/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G07G5/00 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q20/042 ,  G06Q20/0453 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99944 ,  Y10S707/99953

Abstract: A method, program, and system for processing electronic receipts within a computer network are provided. The present invention comprises creating a customer profile for a user using a Smart Receipt application. When the user purchases items, electronic receipts (smart receipts) are sent from the point of sale to a designated database. The database may be on a credit card company server, the product manufacturer's server, a special cash receipts server, or a central clearing house server. When the customer wants a copy of a receipt, he or she enters search parameters which specify the desired receipt. The search parameters may include item type, date of purchase, and method of purchase. A Smart Receipt object is then initiated, which retrieves the specified electronic receipt from the appropriate database, according to the search parameters. A copy of the retrieved electronic receipt is then downloaded to a client machine (e.g. PDA, PC) designated by the customer profile.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于处理计算机网络内的电子收据的方法，程序和系统。 本发明包括使用智能收据应用为用户创建客户简档。 当用户购买物品时，电子收据（智能收据）从销售点发送到指定的数据库。 数据库可以在信用卡公司服务器，产品制造商的服务器，特殊的现金收据服务器或中央结算所服务器上。 当客户想要收据的副本时，他或她输入指定所需收据的搜索参数。 搜索参数可以包括项目类型，购买日期和购买方法。 然后启动智能收据对象，根据搜索参数从适当的数据库检索指定的电子收据。 然后将检索到的电子收据的副本下载到由客户简档指定的客户端机器（例如，PDA，PC）。

公开(公告)号：US06805284B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10144137

申请日：2002-05-10

Applicant: Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriquez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

Inventor： Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriquez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC: G06F1700

CPC classification number: G07F7/0866 ,  G06Q20/3433 ,  G06Q20/363 ,  G07F7/02

Abstract: A system and method for using write-and-destroy transaction cards which cannot be reprogrammed. The write-and-destroy transaction cards are programmed (i.e., written to) at bit increments representing, in total, the stated value of the card. The stated value may be represented in one or a plurality of denominations and currencies. In use, the remaining value of a card can be ascertained at a merchant location by reading those bits which have not been erased. The remaining value can additionally be confirmed by contacting the issuing financial institution using a unique serial number which may be encoded onto each transaction card. Upon confirmation that the card has sufficient value to conduct the desired transaction, the card is decremented by erasure of the bits representing that value. By invocation of locally stored software, or based upon communication with a host location, the current rate of currency exchange between the merchant-preferred currency and the currency represented at bit increments on the transaction card can be ascertained and the appropriate value decremented by erasure from the card. Once bits have been erased, they cannot be reprogrammed.

Abstract translation: 使用不能重新编程的写入和销毁交易卡的系统和方法。 写入和破坏事务卡被编程（即写入）以比特增量表示卡的规定值。 所述值可以以一个或多个面额和货币表示。 在使用中，可以通过读取尚未被擦除的位来在商家位置确定卡的剩余价值。 可以通过使用可以编码到每个交易卡上的唯一序列号与发行金融机构联系来确认剩余价值。 在确认卡具有足够的值以进行所需交易时，通过擦除表示该值的比特来减少卡。 通过调用本地存储的软件，或者基于与主机位置的通信，可以确定商家优选货币与交易卡上以位增量表示的货币之间的货币兑换的当前汇率，并且通过从 卡片。 一旦位被清除，它们就不能重新编程。

公开(公告)号：US06679422B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10062330

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC: G06F1760

CPC classification number: G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/207

Abstract: An automatic teller system and a method of operating the system wherein the system can receive a personalized normal PIN or duress PIN from a user. If the user enters the duress PIN, the system determines that it is a duress PIN and actuates a silent alarm to notify authorities of the possible crime. The system will then simulate a normal transaction, perhaps with a reduced maximum withdrawal amount, so as to not alert a thief or potential thief that the alarm has been actuated, while dispensing bills marked with special ink that is visible only when viewed under special light. Also, the serial numbers of the bills dispensed under duress are recorded by the automatic teller system and automatically communicated to authorities. Under duress conditions, it is preferable that the monitoring of the ATM be enhanced.

Abstract translation: 自动柜员机系统和操作系统的方法，其中系统可以从用户接收个性化的普通PIN或胁迫PIN。 如果用户输入胁迫PIN，则系统确定它是胁迫PIN，并启动无声警报以通知当局可能的犯罪。 然后，该系统将模拟一个正常的交易，可能会减少最大提款量，以免警报小偷或潜在的小偷警报器已启动，同时分配标有特殊墨水的票据，只有在特殊灯光下才能看到 。 此外，在胁迫下分配的票据的序列号由自动柜员机记录，并自动传达给当局。 在胁迫条件下，最好加强对ATM的监控。

公开(公告)号：US06628315B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09465585

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Marilyn Diane Smith Dawkins ,  Frank Eliot Levine ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

Inventor： Marilyn Diane Smith Dawkins ,  Frank Eliot Levine ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812

Abstract: A system, method, and program of the invention reduces the chance of a user accidentally making a menu selection error, without causing the user extra effort in responding to a confirmation dialog. A menu layout is displayed in which a problem menu choice has a barrier around at least a part of its boundary. In one preferred embodiment, the barrier stops a pointer from entering the problem menu choice. A user must control the pointer through an opening in the barrier in order to move the pointer onto the problem menu choice. In another embodiment, the barrier does not impede the movement of a pointer crossing its boundary. Instead, as a pointer is moved across the boundary onto a problem menu choice, the problem menu choice becomes non-selectable. The problem menu choice becomes selectable again if the pointer is moved out of the problem menu choice and then back onto the problem menu choice through an opening in the boundary.

Abstract translation: 本发明的系统，方法和程序降低了用户意外地进行菜单选择错误的可能性，而不会使用户额外努力响应确认对话。 显示菜单布局，其中问题菜单选择在其边界的至少一部分周围具有障碍。 在一个优选实施例中，屏障阻止指针进入问题菜单选择。 用户必须通过屏障中的开口来控制指针，以便将指针移动到问题菜单选项上。 在另一个实施例中，屏障不妨碍指针越过其边界的移动。 相反，当指针在边界上移动到问题菜单选项上时，问题菜单选项将变得不可选择。 如果指针移出问题菜单选项，然后通过边界中的开口返回到问题菜单选项，问题菜单选项将再次可选。

公开(公告)号：US06580784B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09730404

申请日：2000-12-04

Applicant: Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04M164

CPC classification number: H04M3/46 ,  H04M1/658 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M3/5335 ,  H04M3/53358 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M2242/06 ,  H04M2242/22

Abstract: A system and method for notifying a user of urgent phone messages is provided. When a telephone or text message is received by the phone answering system, a priority is determined for the message. If the telephone call is identified as an urgent telephone call, the system repeatedly dials the subscriber's phone in order to notify the user of the urgent message. In one embodiment, multiple locations, such as pagers, email addresses, and alternate phone numbers are contacted in order to inform the user of the urgent message. When the user is contacted, the urgent messages are played for the user. In a mobile telephone system environment, determinations are made as to whether the user is operating in roam mode before messages are delivered. A caller id function can further be included to selectively allow messages to be identified as urgent based upon the identification of the caller.

公开(公告)号：US06253328B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09022578

申请日：1998-02-12

Applicant: A. James Smith, Jr.

Inventor： A. James Smith, Jr.

IPC: H04L932

CPC classification number: G06F21/46 ,  G07C9/00142 ,  G07F7/10

Abstract: A method for securing passwords and personal identification numbers utilizes a mastercode. At least ten characters are selected for the mastercode. The selected characters are randomly associated to a corresponding digit, wherein the association defines the mastercode. A numeric sequence is translated into a corresponding character sequence using the mastercode. The corresponding character sequence is expanded into an ordinary word. An apparatus for implementing the method is also described. For enhanced security the mastercode can be embedded within a mastergrid camouflaging the mastercode.

Abstract translation: 用于确保密码和个人识别号码的方法使用主码。 为主代码选择至少十个字符。 所选择的字符随机地关联到相应的数字，其中关联定义了主码。 使用主码将数字序列转换为相应的字符序列。 相应的字符序列扩展成普通字。 还描述了用于实现该方法的装置。 为了增强安全性，主代码可以嵌入到Mastergrid伪装主代码中。

公开(公告)号：US08929548B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US12245083

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/04 ,  H04L63/0407 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M1/66 ,  H04M3/42008 ,  H04M2203/053

Abstract: An apparatus and method for establishing a communication connection between a first party and a second party using a secured communication connection object are provided. With the apparatus and method, a first party generates the secured communication connection object by setting parameters identifying and limiting the use of the secured communication connection object for establishing communication connections with the first party. These parameters are encapsulated with contact information for the first party such that the contact information is encrypted. The resulting secured communication connection object is then transmitted to a second party's communication device. When the second party wishes to establish a communication connection with the first party, the secured communication connection object is accessed in memory using information obtained from the object registry, the contact information is decrypted, and a communication unit is provided with the contact information for establishing a communication connection.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于使用安全通信连接对象在第一方和第二方之间建立通信连接的装置和方法。 利用该装置和方法，第一方通过设置识别和限制用于建立与第一方的通信连接的安全通信连接对象的使用的参数来生成安全通信连接对象。 这些参数用第一方的联系人信息封装，使得联系人信息被加密。 然后将所得到的安全通信连接对象发送到第二方的通信设备。 当第二方希望建立与第一方的通信连接时，使用从对象注册表获得的信息在存储器中访问安全通信连接对象，解密联系人信息，并向通信单元提供用于建立的联系信息 通信连接。

公开(公告)号：US08548850B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13429992

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0235

Abstract: A method, system, and program for providing consumer healthy habits incentives are provided. A consumable item, consumed by an individual, is detected. A health factor is detected for the consumable item. An electronic incentive is selected for the individual according to the health factor, such that the individual is encouraged to consume a healthy selection of consumable items. An electronic incentive may be further specified according to the personal health history, exercise history and consumption history of an individual.

公开(公告)号：US08041290B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12057248

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Michael Wayne Brown ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Cornell G. Wright, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Cornell G. Wright, Jr.

IPC: H04H60/33

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A method, system, and program for tracking locally broadcast electronic works are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, a sending player locally broadcasts an electronic work. In particular, the local broadcast may be a wireless broadcast creating an ad-hoc radio system. At least one recipient player receives the localized broadcast of the electronic work and accepts a distribution cookie for tracking distribution of the electronic work. The at least one recipient player updates the distribution cookie with tracking information about the broadcast of the electronic work, including ratings by users at the second player and purchase of the broadcast electronic work. Each of the at least one recipient players may in turn become a sending player that broadcasts the electronic work to other recipient players and requires the other recipient players to accept a copy of the distribution cookie updated by the second player. Then, responsive to detecting a network connection to a statistics server, the at least one recipient player provides the distribution cookie to the statistics server, such that localized broadcast distribution of the electronic work is tracked.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种跟踪本地广播电子作品的方法，系统和程序。 根据本发明的一个方面，发送播放器本地广播电子作品。 特别地，本地广播可以是创建自组织无线电系统的无线广播。 至少一个接收方播放器接收电子作品的本地化广播，并接受用于跟踪电子作品分发的分发cookie。 所述至少一个接收者播放器更新所述分发cookie，其具有关于所述电子作品的广播的跟踪信息，包括所述第二玩家的用户的评级以及所述广播电子作品的购买。 所述至少一个接收者中的每一个可以依次成为向其他接收者播放广播电子作品的发送播放器，并且要求其他接收者播放器接受由第二玩家更新的分发cookie的副本。 然后，响应于检测到统计服务器的网络连接，至少一个接收方播放器向统计服务器提供分发cookie，使得跟踪电子作品的本地化广播分发。