| 6144946 |
Accounting device, communicating apparatus, and communication system |
| Nov-7-2000 |
An accounting device of the invention cooperates with a terminal station to allow one to use information from an information provider, and includes a first input unit for inputting first data PIDi and... |
| 6085178 |
Apparatus and method for communicating between an intelligent agent and client computer process using disguised messages |
| Jul-4-2000 |
An intelligent agent and its client communicate using a selector known by both parties to generate and interpret messages and thereby effectively disguise confidential information transmitted in the messages... |
| 6081793 |
Method and system for secure computer moderated voting |
| Jun-27-2000 |
A method and system is provided for improved electronic voting. The system optionally allows paper type ballots to be utilized. A plurality of cryptographic routines are utilized in a distributed data... |
| 6078908 |
Method for authorizing in data transmission systems |
| Jun-20-2000 |
The invention relates to a method and to a device for the authorization in data transmission systems employing a transaction authorization number (TAN) or a comparable password. According to a first step,... |
| 6078888 |
Cryptography security for remote dispenser transactions |
| Jun-20-2000 |
The invention relates to providing secure transactions with a tag and POS device associated with a host network authorization system. In doing so, the tag is adapted to bi-directionally communicate with... |
| 6076073 |
Method of debiting an electronic payment means |
| Jun-13-2000 |
The invention provides a method for protectedly debiting an electronic payment mechanism, such as a telephone card. In the communication protocol between the payment mechanism and a payment station, an... |
| 6065117 |
Systems, methods and computer program products for sharing state information between a stateless server and a stateful client |
| May-16-2000 |
Systems, methods and computer program products for sharing state information between a stateless server and a stateful client are provided. A client request to perform an action on the server is accompanied... |
| 6064989 |
Synchronization of cryptographic keys between two modules of a distributed system |
| May-16-2000 |
The apparatus comprises: a first module including a universal key; a second module including a unique identifier and a unique key wherein the unique key is derived from the unique identifier and the universal... |
| 6058384 |
Method for removing funds from a postal security device |
| May-2-2000 |
A method for removing postal funds from a postage meter provides an accounting unit of a postage meter with indicium-related information which is invalid for mailing such as invalid origin zip or date.... |
| 5947747 |
Method and apparatus for computer-based educational testing |
| Sep-7-1999 |
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for computer-based evaluation of a test-taker's performance with respect to selected comparative norms. The system includes a home testing computer for transmitting... |
| 5862223 |
Method and apparatus for a cryptographically-assisted commercial network system designed to facilitate and support expert-based commerce |
| Jan-19-1999 |
The present invention is an expert matching method and apparatus for managing communications between an expert having particular qualifications and an end user seeking a solution to an expert request.... |
| 5768384 |
System for identifying authenticating and tracking manufactured articles |
| Jun-16-1998 |
This invention relates to a system for identifying, authenticating and tracking articles of manufacture throughout their manufacturing and distribution channels. The foregoing system utilizes: manufacturing... |
| 5636346 |
Method and system for selectively targeting advertisements and programming |
| Jun-3-1997 |
A method and system for selectively targeting advertisements and programming to different demographically and specially targeted television audiences by relating carrier subscriber data to other proprietary... |
| 5457747 |
Anti-fraud verification system using a data card |
| Oct-10-1995 |
A system for deterring fraudulent use of wallet-size cards in local benefit dispensing terminals has a permanent data storage medium and a temporary data storage medium disposed on each card. A first card... |
| 5315656 |
System for protecting documents or objects enclosed in a tamper-proof container |
| May-24-1994 |
A protection system for protecting valuables, such as, for example, drugs, banknotes, checks, bank cards or securities, that are contained in a physically impregnable storage container or box, in which... |
| 5119295 |
Centralized lottery system for remote monitoring or operations and status data from lottery terminals including detection of malfunction and counterfeit units |
| Jun-2-1992 |
Remotely located lottery terminals, for operation by purchasers of lottery tickets, are adapted to be coupled by telephone to each other and to a central host computer as for verification of tickets by... |
| 4677434 |
Access control system for transmitting data from a central station to a plurality of receiving stations and method therefor |
| Jun-30-1987 |
An apparatus and a method of providing an access control for transmitted stock market data from a central radio station to a plurality of one-way radio receivers. Into each receiver is inputted an access... |
