公开(公告)号：US20100058483A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12198262

申请日：2008-08-26

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/6254

Abstract: A method of protecting the privacy of a signature that may be used in, for example, a vote by mail system, that includes creating a distorted version of the registration signature, storing the distorted version of the registration signature, and storing a mechanism for converting the distorted registration signature into an undistorted registration signature. The stored mechanism may later be used to reverse the distortion so that the undistorted signature can be used in a verification process.

Abstract translation: 一种保护可能在例如邮件系统的投票中使用的签名的隐私的方法，包括创建注册签名的失真版本，存储注册签名的失真版本，以及存储用于转换的机制 将失真的注册签名转换成未失真的注册签名。 所存储的机制可以稍后用于反转失真，使得可以在验证过程中使用未失真的签名。

公开(公告)号：US07644010B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11222144

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Andrei Obrea

IPC: G05Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  B65D27/00 ,  B65D27/06

CPC classification number: G07B17/00435 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B2017/00443

Abstract: A system and method to provide identification codes to track outbound mail and corresponding replies. Tracking is enabled where an intended recipient is not determined until after physical components of the mailpiece are assembled. A first ID code is associated with a second ID code on a return envelope. The first ID code is positioned on a front of the return envelope proximal to a return address on the return envelope. The second ID code is positioned on a back of the return envelope proximal to a recipient address region on the return envelope. The return envelope is inserted into a carrier envelope with the front of the return envelope facing the back of the carrier envelope, and the second ID code and the recipient address region being visible through a front window in the front of the carrier envelope. A recipient address is printed in the recipient address region of the reply envelope, through the front window on the carrier envelope. To allow mail piece tracking, the first and second ID codes are associated with the intended recipient of the outbound mail.

Abstract translation: 提供识别代码以跟踪出站邮件和相应回复的系统和方法。 在邮件的物理组件组装完毕之后，才能启用跟踪。 第一个ID代码与返回信封上的第二个ID代码相关联。 第一个ID代码位于返回信封的前面，靠近返回信封上的返回地址。 第二个ID代码位于返回信封的背面，靠近返回信封上的收件人地址区域。 返回信封被插入到载体信封中，返回信封的前部面向载体信封的背面，并且第二ID码和接收者地址区域通过载体信封前部的前窗可见。 接收者地址通过载波信封的前窗口打印在应答信封的接收者地址区域中。 为了允许邮件跟踪，第一和第二ID代码与出站邮件的预期收件人相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20090307087A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12127203

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: A method by which a services vendor, such as, without limitation, a health insurance company or a pharmaceutical company, among others, can provide targeted advertising to recipients based on the recipients' private personal information while still maintaining the confidentiality of such information.

Abstract translation: 服务供应商（例如但不限于健康保险公司或制药公司等）可以基于收件人的私人个人信息向收件人提供有针对性的广告，同时仍然保持这种信息的机密性。

公开(公告)号：US07586627B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11241293

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/12 ,  G06K9/036 ,  H04N1/00846 ,  H04N1/407

Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing a known histogram of a particular category of images to constrain a probabilistic print-scan model in order to provide a more accurate print-scan model are described. A probability function is defined that given a two-dimensional grayscale bitmap input image provides the probability that a particular pixel of the input image will have a particular gray level in the output image after print-scan processing. Additionally, an expected target histogram is input into the system and used to constrain or modify the probabilistic print-scan model for the input image to produce a deterministic print-scan model.

Abstract translation: 描述了利用特定类别的图像的已知直方图来限制概率打印扫描模型以提供更精确的打印扫描模型的系统和方法。 定义概率函数，给定二维灰度位图输入图像提供输入图像的特定像素在打印扫描处理之后在输出图像中具有特定灰度级的概率。 此外，预期的目标直方图被输入到系统中并且用于约束或修改输入图像的概率打印扫描模型以产生确定性的打印扫描模型。

公开(公告)号：US07516892B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11637403

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  James A. Euchner

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  James A. Euchner

IPC: G06K17/00 ,  G07C13/00

CPC classification number: G07C13/00

Abstract: A voting system includes one or more voting machines provided at a specific location, wherein for each authorized voter one of the voting machines is adapted to record a first set of voting selections, and one or more validation machines provided at the specific location, wherein for each authorized voter one of the validation machines is adapted to present the first set of voting selections to the authorized voter and record a second set of voting selections only if the first set of voting selections is confirmed. A first vote tally is determined from the first set of voting selections of each authorized voter, and a second vote tally is determined from the second set of voting selections of each authorized voter. The first vote tally is then compared to the second vote tally, wherein a vote modification may have occurred if the tallies do not match.

Abstract translation: 投票系统包括在特定位置提供的一个或多个投票机，其中对于每个授权投票者，投票机之一适于记录第一组投票选择，以及在特定位置提供的一个或多个验证机，其中， 每个授权的选民一个验证机器适于将第一组投票选择呈现给授权的选民，并且仅在第一组投票选择被确认时才记录第二组投票选择。 第一票数是从每个授权选民的第一组投票选择中确定的，并且从每个授权选民的第二组投票选择中确定第二票数。 然后将第一票数与第二票数进行比较，其中如果计票不匹配，则可能会发生投票修改。

公开(公告)号：US20090065564A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11853989

申请日：2007-09-12

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: B65D27/06

CPC classification number: B65D27/08

Abstract: An envelope that allows a mailer to partly seal an envelop such that the primary content is sealed within the envelope while still allowing a third party to insert secondary material into the envelope is provided. An envelope includes a first sheet and a second sheet that forms a first pouch between the second sheet and the first sheet. The first pouch has a top opening and a side opening. The envelope also includes a third sheet that forms a second pouch between the third sheet and the second sheet. The second pouch has a top opening. The envelope also has a first flap for closing both the top opening of the first pouch and the top opening of the second pouch. The envelope also includes a second flap for closing the side opening of the first pouch.

Abstract translation: 一个信封，允许邮寄员部分地密封信封，以便主要内容被密封在信封内，同时还允许第三方将二次材料插入信封。 信封包括在第二片和第一片之间形成第一袋的第一片和第二片。 第一个小袋具有顶部开口和侧面开口。 信封还包括在第三片和第二片之间形成第二袋的第三片。 第二个小袋具有顶部开口。 信封还具有用于封闭第一袋的顶部开口和第二袋的顶部开口的第一折板。 信封还包括用于封闭第一袋的侧开口的第二挡板。

公开(公告)号：US20080314997A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11821662

申请日：2007-06-25

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Matthew J. Campagna

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Matthew J. Campagna

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G07C13/00 ,  G09F3/0288 ,  G09F3/0297

Abstract: A vote-by-mail return envelope that includes a pouch portion for containing the ballot and a stub portion on which the voter applies his/her signature and method for processing are provided. Each portion of the envelope contains a respective barcode that identifies the respective portion. When the envelope is received at the vote-counting location, the stub is separated from the pouch, thereby separating the voter's signature, name, etc. from the ballot. The signature is then verified from the stub, and subsequent processing of the pouch uses the pouch barcode identifier as a link to the stub barcode identifier and/or to the result of the signature verification, to determine whether the ballot in the pouch is eligible for counting or whether some remedial procedure is necessary.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个投递邮件返回信封，其中包括一个用于包含投票的小袋部分和一个存根部分，投票人在其上应用他/她的签名和处理方法。 信封的每个部分都包含标识相应部分的相应条形码。 当在投票点位置收到信封时，存根与邮袋分开，从而将投票人的签名，姓名等与投票分开。 然后从存根验证签名，并且随后的袋的处理使用小袋条形码标识符作为到存根条形码标识符的链接和/或签名验证的结果，以确定小袋中的投票是否符合 计数或是否需要一些补救程序。

公开(公告)号：US07446891B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US10720664

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Claude Zeller

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Claude Zeller

IPC: G06K15/00 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0042 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  H04N1/32203 ,  H04N1/32208 ,  H04N1/32229 ,  H04N1/32251 ,  H04N1/32331 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with inclusion of a “fragile watermark” in an original printed document to aid in a determination whether a document under examination is an original or a copy. The watermark may be applied by making small tonal adjustments on a pixel block by pixel block basis in data used to generate the original document. Documents to be verified may then be examined on a block-by-block basis after scanning.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在原始打印文档中包括“脆弱水印”，以帮助确定被检查文件是原件还是副本。 可以通过在用于生成原始文档的数据中通过像素块对像素块进行小的色调调整来应用水印。 然后可以在扫描后逐块检查要验证的文档。

公开(公告)号：US07434726B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11434331

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: Bradley R. Hammell ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Leon A. Pintsov

Inventor： Bradley R. Hammell ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Leon A. Pintsov

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/3823 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/40

Abstract: Methods and systems that prevent completion of postdated financial transactions until the specified future date is provided. A portion of the information necessary to complete a financial transaction is encrypted utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. The encryption key used to encrypt the information is associated with the date on which the transaction is authorized to be completed. The encrypted information is provided to the payee. The issuing bank provides a daily decryption key that allows decryption of information encrypted using the key associated with the corresponding date. Thus, only when the maturity date of the transaction has arrived will the payee or depositing bank be able to obtain the decryption key that will decrypt the encrypted information necessary to complete the transaction. Since the encrypted information can not be decrypted until the date associated with the encryption key, the financial transaction can not be completed until such date.

Abstract translation: 提供在指定的未来日期之前阻止完成后期金融交易的方法和系统。 使用基于身份的加密（IBE）方案来加密完成金融交易所需的一部分信息。 用于加密信息的加密密钥与交易被授权完成的日期相关联。 加密信息被提供给收款人。 开证行提供每日解密密钥，允许使用与相应日期相关联的密钥加密的信息进行解密。 因此，只有当交易的到期日到来时，收款人或存款银行才能获得将解密完成交易所必需的加密信息的解密密钥。 由于加密信息在与加密密钥相关的日期之前不能被解密，所以直到这样的日子才能完成金融交易。

公开(公告)号：US20080156862A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11646146

申请日：2006-12-27

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Douglas B. Quine ,  Clare E. Woodman ,  Valentino Guyett

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Douglas B. Quine ,  Clare E. Woodman ,  Valentino Guyett

IPC: B65D27/06

CPC classification number: B65D27/06 ,  B65D2203/06

Abstract: A vote-by-mail return envelope includes a pouch for receiving a ballot. The pouch is formed from a front sheet and a rear sheet. A signature space is provided to be signed by the voter. The envelope also includes an adhesion region at which the front sheet is adhered to the rear sheet to define a boundary of the pouch. The adhesion region separates the signature space from the pouch. Further, the envelope includes a flap to be attached to at least one of the rear sheet and the front sheet to cover the signature space. The signature space may be on the flap, the rear sheet or front sheet.

Abstract translation: 投票回邮信封包括一个用于接收投票的邮袋。 袋由前片和后片形成。 提供签名空间以由选民签名。 信封还包括粘合区域，在该粘合区域，前片材粘附到后片材以限定袋的边界。 粘合区域将签名空间与袋分离。 此外，信封包括要附着到后片和前片中的至少一个以覆盖签名空间的翼片。 签名空间可以在翼片，后片或前片上。