公开(公告)号：US08676715B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US11810488

申请日：2007-06-06

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

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

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00733 ,  G07B2017/00443 ,  G07B2017/00766 ,  G07B2017/00846 ,  G07B2017/00854 ,  G07B2017/0087 ,  G07B2017/00959

Abstract: Methods and systems for verification of indicia that do not require key management systems, and in which revocation of key pairs is easily performed without adding costs to the verification process are provided. Indicia are generated and authenticated utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. A key generating authority generates a private key for a PSD, distributes the private key securely to the PSD, and provides public information for use by a verification service when verifying cryptographic digital signatures generated with the private key. The corresponding public key is a string consisting of PSD information that is provided as part of the indicium. The verification service can verify the signature of each indicium by obtaining the public key string from the indicium, and utilizing the key generating authority's public information.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于验证不需要密钥管理系统的标记的方法和系统，并且容易地执行密钥对的撤销而不增加验证过程的成本。 使用基于身份的加密（IBE）方案来生成和认证标识符。 密钥生成机构为PSD生成私钥，将私钥安全地分配给PSD，并且在验证使用私钥生成的加密数字签名时，提供公开信息供验证服务使用。 相应的公钥是由作为标记的一部分提供的PSD信息组成的字符串。 验证服务可以通过从标记获取公钥字符串，并利用密钥生成机构的公开信息来验证每个标记的签名。

公开(公告)号：US08321268B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12127203

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06Q40/00

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：US20110148958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12641541

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Robert A. Cordery

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: H04N1/32203 ,  B41J2/08 ,  H04N1/32106 ,  H04N1/32219 ,  H04N1/32235 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A method of printing an image having a graphic security element included therein includes receiving main image data representing a main image, receiving graphic security element data representing a graphic security element to be included in the main image, receiving a request to print the main image, responsive to receiving the request to print the main image, determining particular pixels of the main image data that are to be shifted based on the graphic security element data, and causing a plurality of ink deposits to be deposited on the print medium based on the main image data including causing the position of each of the ink deposits on the print medium that is determined to correspond to shifted pixels to be shifted relative to a normal position that would normally result from the main image data. Also, system that implements the method is provided.

Abstract translation: 一种打印具有图形安全元件的图像的方法包括接收表示主图像的主图像数据，接收表示要包括在主图像中的图形安全元件的图形安全元件数据，接收打印主图像的请求， 响应于接收到打印所述主图像的请求，基于所述图形安全元素数据确定要移位的所述主图像数据的特定像素，以及基于所述主图像将多个墨沉积物沉积在所述打印介质上 图像数据包括导致确定为对应于移动的像素的打印介质上的每个墨水沉积物相对于通常由主图像数据产生的正常位置移动的位置。 此外，还提供了实现该方法的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100169649A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12317955

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Ahmet E. Dirik ,  Yassir Nawaz

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Ahmet E. Dirik ,  Yassir Nawaz

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04N1/44

CPC classification number: H04N1/0084 ,  H04N1/4486

Abstract: An image encryption method that includes receiving image data based on an image, wherein the image data comprises a plurality of pixel values, and permuting a plurality of, and preferably all of, the pixel values using at least a secret key to create permuted image data. Also, an image decryption method that includes scanning a printed image to create scanned image data. The printed image is generated from permuted image data that is generated by permuting a plurality of first pixel values of first image data using at least a secret key, obtaining a plurality of second pixel values from the scanned image data, and reverse-permuting a plurality of the second pixel values using at least the secret key to create reverse-permuted scanned image data.

Abstract translation: 一种图像加密方法，包括基于图像接收图像数据，其中所述图像数据包括多个像素值，并且使用至少一个秘密密钥来排列多个，优选全部所述像素值，以创建置换的图像数据 。 此外，图像解密方法包括扫描打印图像以产生扫描图像数据。 印刷图像是通过使用至少一个秘密密钥置换第一图像数据的多个第一像素值而产生的置换图像数据产生的，从扫描图像数据获得多个第二像素值，并反向排列多个 的第二像素值至少使用秘密密钥来产生反向排列的扫描图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07637429B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11833436

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Robert A. Cordery ,  Matthew J. Campagna ,  Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06K17/00 ,  G07C13/00

CPC classification number: G07C13/00

Abstract: An electronic voting system includes a vote security device (VSD), a user interface for presenting a ballot to a voter, and an audit trail printer operatively coupled to the VSD. The printer prints an audit trail ballot only in response to verifying encrypted and/or digitally signed messages received from the VSD that indicates the voter's ballot selections. The printer is structured to allow the voter to view but not access the audit trail ballot. The voter is able to accept or reject the audit trail ballot using the user interface. If the ballot is rejected, the VSD causes the printer to print a rejection indicator on the ballot, and if the voter accepts the ballot, the VSD causes the printer to print an acceptance indicator on the ballot. A digitally signed record of the voter's ballot selections is generated and stored.

Abstract translation: 电子投票系统包括投票安全装置（VSD），用于向投票者呈现投票的用户界面以及可操作地耦合到VSD的审计跟踪打印机。 打印机仅打印审核跟踪投票，以响应验证从VSD收到的加密和/或数字签名消息，指示投票人的投票选择。 打印机的结构允许投票者查看但不能访问审核跟踪投票。 选民能够使用用户界面接受或拒绝审计跟踪投票。 如果投票被拒绝，则VSD会使打印机在投票上打印拒收指示符，如果投票人接受投票，则VSD会使打印机在投票上打印验收指示符。 生成并存储选民投票选择的数字签名记录。

公开(公告)号：US20090159655A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11961116

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Bertrand Haas

Inventor： Bertrand Haas

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: A method of enabling a voter to verify that a ballot has been received and counted as intended in a vote by mail election that includes receiving the ballot from the voter in the mail, generating a vote verification mechanism for the voter, obtaining the voter's votes from the ballot and counting the votes in the election. The method further includes storing voter vote information including the voter's votes that were counted in the election, providing to the voter the vote verification mechanism and an acknowledgment that the ballot has been received and counted, and, after the election has been closed, receiving the vote verification mechanism from the voter, obtaining the voter vote information from storage using the vote verification mechanism, and displaying the voter vote information for the voter so that the voter can verify that his or her votes have in fact been counted as intended.

Abstract translation: 一种使投票人能够通过邮件选举，以投票方式接受并按计划进行投票的方式，使投票人能够核实投票方式，其中包括从投票人那里收到投票人的投票权，为选民创造投票机制，从投票人获得投票权 在选举中投票和点票。 该方法还包括存储选举投票信息，包括选举中计数的选民投票，向选民提供投票权验证机制，并确认已经收到和计算了投票，并且在选举结束后，收到 从选民投票的核查机制，使用投票核实机制从存储中获得选民投票信息，并向选民展示选民投票信息，以便选民可以核实其投票事实上已被视为预期。

公开(公告)号：US20090091119A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US11866430

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Jay Reichelsheimer

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Jay Reichelsheimer

IPC: B42D15/00

CPC classification number: B65D27/30 ,  B42D25/318 ,  B42D25/382 ,  B42D25/387

Abstract: Methods and systems that provide privacy of signatures on envelopes containing ballots are provided. The envelope for returning ballots includes a removable signature stub positioned on top of a signature area. The voter signs the back of the envelope on the signature stub, thereby imprinting a signature on the signature area by transferring a material from the signature stub to the signature area, and removes the signature stub. The signature is then covered by a label that conceals the signature under normal lighting conditions. To read the signature, light having a predetermined wavelength is directed onto the label, thereby rendering the label transparent and the signature visible.

Abstract translation: 提供了在包含选票的信封上提供签名隐私的方法和系统。 用于返回投票的信封包括位于签名区域顶部的可拆卸签名存根。 选民在签名存根上签名信封的背面，从而通过将签名库中的素材转移到签名区域来将签名印记在签名区域，并删除签名存根。 然后，签名由标签在正常照明条件下隐藏签名。 为了读取签名，将具有预定波长的光引导到标签上，从而使标签透明并且签名可见。

公开(公告)号：US20090083187A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11861349

申请日：2007-09-26

Applicant: Douglas B. Quine ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Seema K. Winsor

Inventor： Douglas B. Quine ,  Bertrand Haas ,  Seema K. Winsor

IPC: G07B17/00 ,  G06K9/60

CPC classification number: G07B17/00661 ,  G07B2017/00709

Abstract: A mail piece having a sterilization indicator includes an irradiation status area applied to a part of said mail piece. The irradiation status area is adapted to be activated by radiation. The irradiation status area has a first color prior to activation by radiation. The irradiation status area has a second color subsequent to activation by radiation. A method for the processing a mail piece having a sterilization indicator embodying the present invention includes the steps of introducing the mail piece into a postal processing system. The mail piece has an irradiation status area which is adapted to be activated by radiation. The mail piece is radiated and processed to determine whether the radiation has activated the irradiation status area.

Abstract translation: 具有消毒指示器的邮件包括施加到所述邮件的一部分的照射状态区域。 照射状态区域适于通过辐射激活。 照射状态区域在通过辐射激活之前具有第一种颜色。 照射状态区域在辐射激活之后具有第二颜色。 用于处理具有实施本发明的消毒指示器的邮件的方法包括将邮件引入邮政处理系统的步骤。 邮件具有适于通过辐射激活的照射状态区域。 邮件被辐射和处理以确定辐射是否已经激活了照射状态区域。

公开(公告)号：US20080281682A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US11801922

申请日：2007-05-11

Applicant: James A. Euchner ,  Bertrand Haas

Inventor： James A. Euchner ,  Bertrand Haas

IPC: G07C13/00

CPC classification number: G07C13/00

Abstract: Various election methods are provided wherein voters are able to verify their votes through public means. In one embodiment, each of the ballots includes a ballot identifier and each of the choices thereon is associated with a selection identifier. After the completed ballots are received by the voting authority, the authority publishes the ballot identifiers obtained from the ballots in association with the selection identifiers of the selected choices to enable each voter to verify his or her vote. In another embodiment, the voter provides the ballot identifier and the selection identifiers of the selected choices on a delivery mechanism (e.g., envelope). The relevant identifiers are then obtained by the authority from the delivery mechanisms and published. In another embodiment, the voters generate their own selection identifiers on the ballot which are then published by the authority to enable each voter to verify his or her vote.

Abstract translation: 提供了各种选举方法，其中选民能够通过公共手段核实其投票。 在一个实施例中，每个投票包括投票标识符，并且其中的每个选项与选择标识符相关联。 投票机关收到完成的投票后，当局将选票所选出的投票人标识符与选定的选择的选择标识相结合，以使每个选民能够核实其投票权。 在另一个实施例中，投票者在投递机制（例如，信封）上提供投票标识符和所选择的选择的选择标识符。 相关标识符然后由授权机构从交付机制获得并发布。 在另一个实施例中，选民在选票上产生自己的选择标识符，然后由当局发布，以使每个选民能够核实他或她的投票。

公开(公告)号：US07441700B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11594449

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Bertrand Haas ,  Brian A. Lemm

Inventor： Bertrand Haas ,  Brian A. Lemm

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07C13/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for validating signatures on ballots sent through the mail that do not require significant amounts of hardware and/or software to perform are provided. The envelope for returning a ballot by mail includes a signature area in which the voter will sign and a reserved area in which no markings are provided. When the envelope is received at the registrar's office, the voter's identification is scanned and the voter's registration signature is retrieved from a registration database. The signature retrieved from the registration database is then provided in the reserved area. The signatures can then be compared directly on the envelope, without the need to image the voter's signature from the envelope and without the use of monitors to display the imaged and retrieved signatures.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于验证通过邮件发送的不需要大量硬件和/或软件执行的签名的方法和系统。 通过邮件返回投票的信封包括投票人签名的签名区域和没有提供标记的保留区域。 当在登记处办公室收到信封时，将扫描投票人的身份证件，并从注册数据库检索投票人的注册签名。 然后从注册数据库检索的签名在保留区域中提供。 然后可以在信封上直接比较签名，而不需要从信封中对选民的签名进行图像，而不使用监视器来显示成像和检索的签名。