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Traceability signature system, signature method and program product
A signature device having an item selection input section which accepts a selection of a group of items formed by combining an item delivered from at least one supplier and an item generated by itself, a path verification information updating section which updates path verification information to verify a delivery route included in the signature information on the delivered item, a signature information preparation section which prepares new signature information from a signature prepared by itself and the updated path verification information with respect to the selected item group, and a signature information transmitting section which transmits the new signature information to the signature verification device. The signature verification device receives the new signature information and verifies the delivery routes for all the items included in the selected item group based on the new signature information.

Automated currency canister reloading machine with ability to update canister memory
An automated canister reloading machine is able to reload a currency canister removed from an ATM. The reloading machine includes a supply of currency notes. The reloading machine can transfer currency notes from the supply into a storage area of the canister. The canister includes a memory that can store data representative of information concerning the canister, such as data representative of the type and number of currency notes held in the canister. The reloading machine is able to update the canister memory.

Article reader program, article management method and article reader
An article reader program of this invention comprises: detecting that a display of data concerning a first article is instructed by a user; calculating an article relevance degree between the first article and a second article; extracting the second article whose article relevance degree with the first article satisfies a predetermined condition in relation to the first article; assigning a top priority to the first article; assigning a priority lower than the top priority of the first article to the extracted second article; and displaying the data concerning the first article and data concerning the extracted second article according to the assigned priorities of the first article and the extracted second article.

Input device
An input device for applying a signal depending on a user-operated key to an information processing device is disclosed which includes a plurality of keys including a function-key pad and a ten-key pad; and a communication section for transmitting data to and from a non-contact IC card or a device equivalent to a non-contact IC card; the communication section having an antenna housed in the input device and disposed above the ten-key pad and rightward of the function-key pad.

Methods and apparatuses for purchasing telephone calling card minutes using an electronic commerce kiosk and for conducting other forms of electronic commerce
Methods and apparatuses for purchasing telephone calling card minutes and for conducting other forms of electronic commerce. In one embodiment, a method for conducting electronic commerce includes providing a kiosk in a publicly accessible location, and displaying one or more transaction options to a user at the kiosk. The method may further include receiving a transaction selection from the user corresponding to one or more of the displayed transaction options, determining an amount due from the user in response to the transaction selection, and receiving funds from the user. In response to receiving the funds , the kiosk may dispense a redeemable voucher to the user, including a redeemable voucher for any amount paid in excess of the amount due.

Virtual gate system
A virtual gate provides the impression of a gated entry without a physical barrier. As such it functions as a gateway to access areas including transit Rail or, potentially, prepaid Bus services. The VG would require the interaction of the patron to present ticket media to the card reading mechanism. This action turns the gate light indicators to Green for Go or Red for No-Go, accompanied by corresponding tones to alert the patron and fare enforcement officers as to the status of validation. The ticket readers can be placed on both ends of the gate. This allows the gate to be configured for traffic flow in either direction or act as two equivalent Stand Alone Validators.

Smartcard and method for production of a smartcard
The invention relates to a smart card and also to a method of producing such a smart card having a card body ( 11 ), at least one recess ( 12 a, 12 b ) arranged therein for receiving at least one chip module ( 16 ) having module connections ( 17 ) in the edge region ( 16 a ) of the chip module ( 16 ) and a conductive structure body embedded in the card body ( 11 ) and having body contact connections ( 13 ), in particular an antenna having antenna connections which are arranged below the edge region ( 16 a ) of the chip module ( 16 ), where, with the chip module ( 16 ) installed between the module connections ( 17 ) on the one hand and the body contact connections ( 13 ) on the other hand, adhesive parts ( 14 ) preferably applied at points and made of elastic, conductive material are arranged between the connections ( 13, 17 ) with pressure being applied to produce a contact.

Biopolymeric array scanners capable of automatic scale factor selection for a plurality of different dyes, and methods for making and using the same
Biopolymeric array scanners that are capable of automatically selecting a dye specific scale factor to employ for a plurality of different dyes, as wells as methods for making and using the same, are provided. In many embodiments, the actual dye specific scale factor automatically selected by the scanner is one that is equal to a preset “master” scale factor, so that the scanner reads any supported dye using the same constant scale factor. The dye specific scale factor selection is typically made by reference to a collection of nominal scale factors for each member of the plurality of dyes. In using the subject scanners, a user simply inputs the one or more dyes being used in a given array assay, and the scanner automatically reads the array using an automatically chosen dye specific scale factor for the selected dyes. Also provided are methods of obtaining collections of nominal scale factors and computer readable mediums comprising the same. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including both genomics and proteomics applications.

Cradle/polygon scanner
A dual mode cradle, base station having a re-charging mode and a transmitting mode for wireless communication with a remote device and recharging a handheld scanning device is provided. The dual mode cradle, base station includes a transmitting subunit for wirelessly transmitting data originating from the handheld scanning device to a remote device; a re-charging subsystem disposed to be coupled to an electric power source for charging a battery within the handheld scanning device; and a scanning subsystem. The scanning subsystem includes the handheld scanning device; a polygon mirror adapted to rotably reflect a light path originating from the handheld scanning device, the light path disperse into a pattern for scanning a symbol.

Battery pack with integrated human interface devices
A power pack with human interface devices that includes a power pack housing, which is detachably interfaced to a portable device. The power pack includes a power source internal to the housing for providing power, a light source internal to the housing for producing a light signal associated with a status, which light signal is viewable external to the housing, and an audio source internal to the housing for producing an audio signal associated with the status. The power pack interfaces electrically to the portable device to provide power thereto, and receive therefrom control signals associated with the status, which control signals activate at least one of the light source and audio source according to the status.