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Paper-based microfluidics. Paper-based microfluidics are microfluidic devices that consist of a series of hydrophilic cellulose or nitrocellulose fibers that guide liquid from an inlet to a desired outlet by imbibition.

Apparatus and method for digital filing

InactiveUS6192165B1Easy and effective and imagingEasy and effective indexingData processing applicationsDigital computer detailsElectronic documentWeb browser
According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for a digital filing system is disclosed. In this context, digital filing refers to the efficient management of paper-based information from its receipt at the desktop through an indexing, scanning, image storage and image retrieval process. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide for easy and effective indexing, imaging, storing, retrieving and managing of paper-based documents, transforming them into electronic documents using a system which incorporates many existing office resources. The proposed system and method implements a desktop solution for digital filing, which can be made available to each worker. In one embodiment of the present invention, an individual has complete control over the electronic storage and retrieval of their documents from a standard desktop computer, using a standard web browser application. Uniquely, the digital filing system of the present invention also allows users to index and label documents prior to scanning / imaging by using a dedicated desktop labeling mechanism.
Owner:IMAGETAG

Apparatus and method for dynamically creating fax cover sheets containing dynamic and static content zones

InactiveUS6952281B1Easy and effective and imagingEasy and effective indexingData processing applicationsDigital computer detailsDocumentation procedureDocument Identifier
The present invention allows users to index and label documents prior to scanning / imaging and then use dynamically generated fax cover sheets and a fax machine to create digital images of the paper-based documents. Each dynamically-generated fax cover sheet will contain a globally unique document identifier and, if desired, other relevant document-specific or user-specific information. The document-specific information and the user-specific information is contained in dynamic content zones on the fax cover sheet. Each dynamically-generated fax cover sheet generated by the digital filing system will be globally unique, with respect to at least one of the dynamic content zones and no two dynamically-generated fax cover sheets will ever be identical. In addition, each dynamically-generated fax cover sheet may also contain static content zones which contain information that will be duplicated over a certain range of dynamically-generated fax cover sheets.
Owner:IMAGETAG

Apparatus and method for simultaneously managing paper-based documents and digital images of the same

According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for simultaneously managing paper-based documents and digital images of the same are disclosed. When used in conjunction with a digital filing apparatus, such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,192,165, users of the present invention will be able to deploy a comprehensive system to manage both paper-based documents and the corresponding digital images of the paper-based documents in a digital filing operation. In this context, digital filing refers to the efficient management of paper-based information from its receipt at the desktop through an indexing, scanning, image storage and retrieval process, for both the paper-based document and the digital image of the paper-based document. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide for easy and effective indexing, imaging, storing, retrieving and managing of paper-based documents, transforming them into electronic documents, and then tracking and selectively retrieving either or both the paper-based document and / or a digital image of the paper-based document, based on the information captured prior to the imaging operation. The user may create a single entry in a digital filing system that will provide an electronic link to the digital image of the paper-based document and, simultaneously, information regarding the physical location of the paper-based document in a paper repository allowing for quick and easy retrieval of the paper-based document and / or the digital images of the paper-based documents.
Owner:IMAGETAG

Single access point for filing of converted electronic forms to multiple processing entities

Methods for efficiently publishing electronic versions of traditionally paper-based government forms and utilizing the electronic forms for web-based transactional services are disclosed. Standard paper-based government forms are automatically converted to XML format, including data fields for entry of information by customers. Multiple electronic forms are accessible to the customer at a single access point, such as a web site. At the web site, the customer selects a form for filing with any of a plurality of government agencies. When presented to the customer, the selected form is presented with some of its data fields being pre-populated according to information retrieved from a database and specific to that customer. The customer completes the form, and a back-end system integrated with the web site handles the completed form, determines the appropriate government agency for filing the form, and transmits it as a transaction to the determined government agency.
Owner:ACCENTURE GLOBAL SERVICES LTD

Apparatus and method for dynamically routing documents using dynamic control documents and data streams

According to the preferred embodiments, an apparatus and method for dynamic routing using dynamic data streams is disclosed. Dynamic routing using dynamic data streams facilitates the creation of a flexible paper gateway in a digital filing system that provides for receiving, processing and storing document images from a wide variety of sources. When thus implemented, dynamic routing allows the digital filing system to efficiently operate while providing digital filing services to a wide variety of users with different needs. Thus, the preferred embodiments provide for the efficient digital filing and efficient management of paper-based information from its receipt at the desktop through an indexing, scanning, image storage and image retrieval process.
Owner:WRIGHT STEVEN F +2

Method and system for redeeming product marketing rebates

Abstract of the Disclosure A system and method for processing product marketing rebate claims submitted by a consumer in satisfaction of a rebate offer, the consumer having purchased designated products in a qualified transaction recorded by a point-of-sale data processing and storage system that issues a receipt containing a corresponding transaction serial number. The method comprises providing a designated site of a computer information network and accessible by the consumer, and receiving a rebate claim on the designated site. The rebate claim comprises (i) the transaction serial number corresponding to the qualified transaction, and (ii) identifying information corresponding to the consumer. The transaction serial number and the identifying information is stored as a stored data record. An electronic file transfer is received from the point-of-sale data processing and storage system comprising purchase data records, each record comprising the list of products purchased and the transaction serial number for a qualified transaction in which at least one designated product was purchased. Each stored data record is associated with a purchase data record having an identical serial number, and the records are processed to validate the rebate claim. Finally, the value of the rebate offer is transferred to the consumer. Consumer access by the designated site may be via the global computer information network or by telephone, and may also optionally integrate paper-based and smart/credit/debit-card-based rebate claims. A system for performing the above method is also claimed.
Owner:THE OHANA COMPANY

Secure electronic receipt systems and methods

The present disclosure relates to secure electronic receipt systems and methods. The present invention removes the need for paper-based receipts while preserving security through use of a digital signature on each electronic receipt verifying the transaction and other data related to the transaction. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes a trusted email server, an authentication server, a point-of-sale (POS) terminal or the like, and a smart card or the like. A buyer can utilize the smart card to instruct the terminal to provide an electronic receipt. The terminal can utilize the trusted email server and the authentication server to digitally sign the electronic receipt with credentials trusted by the buyer, and these credentials can later be utilized to verify the electronic receipt.
Owner:SYMBOL TECH LLC

Paper-based interface for multimedia information

The present invention provides techniques for generating a printable representation of multimedia information that can be printed on a paper medium to provide a paper-based interface for the multimedia information. The paper-based interface provided by the present invention provides a more readable and comprehensible representation of the multimedia information.
Owner:RICOH KK

Insulating cup wrapper and insulated container formed with wrapper

A thermally insulated cup is formed from a single-walled paper or plastic inner cup and an insulating outer wrapper. The insulating outer wrapper comprises a paper base sheet or outer sidewall blank, optionally printed on one side, and a corrugated paper or foamed plastic insulating insert. The insulating insert is similar in shape to the outer sidewall blank but smaller in size. The insert is glued in a centered position to the non-printed side of the sidewall blank to form a two-layered insulating wrapper. Less than 20% of the area of the insert is glued to the base sheet. Specifically, no glue is applied to the area adjacent to the cut side edges of the insert, and as such these edges are not attached to the base sheet. The wrapper is then wrapped around the single walled inner cup. The side edges of the base sheet of the wrapper overlap and are sealed directly together to form a side seam. The side seam is itself adhesively secured to the side wall of the inner cup. The side edges of the insert do not come between the seal between the side seam of the base sheet and the inner cup. The wrapper can also be adhered to the inner cup by one or more beads of cold glue (paste adhesive) or a thin layer of polyethylene (or similar heat sealing material) can be pre-applied to the inside cut edges of the base sheet. This is then heat-activated immediately prior to wrapping the wrapper around the inner cup, and pressing the overlapping side seam to the sidewall of the inner cup to simultaneously glue the side seam together, and to glue the insulating wrapper to the side wall of the cup.
Owner:GPCP IP HLDG LLC

Unified web-based system for the delivery, scoring, and reporting of on-line and paper-based assessments

A hardware and software implemented, standardize testing, scoring and reporting system has a network interface, being either LAN or the Internet. A test is selected from a library, assigned to a group of examinees, and a record is made of the assignment. The test is available on-line, or downloaded, or both. Downloaded tests are saved as PDF files and printed into booklets. Examinees record answers on bubble sheets, which are scanned at the customer site or shipped to a processing plant. Individual scanned answer sheets provided data for individual scanned records. Scanning software performs an initial auto-correct and then performs an initial check for errors in scanned records. Tests are batched for later inspection. Scanned records with errors are classified as invalid and the test papers are separated. Prompts are generated for a human test paper inspection and scanned record editing. Accepted batches of scanned records are sent to a scanned records server where a second scanned records error check is performed. Prompts are sent to the appropriate scanning station for further human editing of invalid scanned records. Once all records are valid they are scored and the test results stored in a database, which is accessed by a reporting subsystem associated with an on-line server.
Owner:VANTAGE TECH KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT

Method and apparatus for capturing paper-based information on a mobile computing device

A method and apparatus are provided for capturing paper-based information on a mobile computing device. In one embodiment, the inventive method includes capturing a digital image of the paper-based information, where the digital image comprises text (and in some cases non-text) components of the paper-based information. At least a portion of the paper-based information is then categorized based on the content of the text components and stored accordingly in either a local or remote database.
Owner:BANK OF AMERICA NAT TRUST & SAVINGS ASSOC

Apparatus, system, and method for presenting a document image together with a manual signature

An apparatus, system, and method are provided for presenting a document image together with a manual signature. The document image is of a traditionally paper-based transaction document such as a check. The invention includes an imager, a display device, and a controller. The imager generates a document image from a physical document. The display device displays the document image to a user. The controller associates a manual signature generated by the user with the displayed document image. An electronic representation of the manual signature may be generated using a digitizer in communication with the controller. Preferably, the components of the invention are implemented using multipurpose devices such as a touch-screen display, printer / scanner, and the like.
Owner:IBM CORP

Scan based configuration control in a gaming environment

This invention provides automated systems and methods for configuring and reconfiguring gaming machines and games playable on a gaming machine. The automated systems and methods employ a complementary gaming machine configuration device, such as a paper-based ticket, and interface operably associated with a gaming machine, such as a note acceptor or bill validator that receives and reads the paper-based ticket. The gaming machine configuration device stores game parameter configuration information in the form of configuration indicia. The indicia may contain the content required to effect configuration directly or may do so indirectly by containing a reference to a location where a set of configuration parameters have been stored. This location may reside within the gaming machine or external to it, but accessible via. a communications link. The interface reads the indicia from the configuration device, and provides a signal to a processor responsible for managing the gaming machine. The processor has access to software or memory that stores associations between the configuration indicia and configuration and reconfiguration commands for the parameters. The processor and software are then designed or configured to convert the signal provided by the interface to commands that act on appropriate mechanisms of the gaming machine to configure or reconfigure the games and / or gaming machine components responsible for expression of the affected game parameters.
Owner:IGT

Method and apparatus for detecting fluorescent particles contained in a substrate

Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for authentication of various substrates, including paper based substrates such as currency. Techniques are disclosed for use of security features to generate security codes. The security codes are deciphered with apparatus including a color recognition sub-system that provides for verification of authenticity of the substrate containing the security features.
Owner:SPECTRA SYST CORP

Non-symbolic data system for the automated completion of forms

InactiveUS20070089049A1Computationally independentComputationally simpleNatural language data processingSpecial data processing applicationsMultiple formsPaper based
A system and method for paper-based, automated completion of forms allows a user charged with filling out multiple forms containing some common information to write each unique piece of information one time, and the system generates a set of completed forms with the required information on each form with no change to the use or structure of the current forms. The control module is operable on a processor to determine a mapping between common fields on multiple forms or multiple pages of the same form, copy information written in a field on one form to equivalent fields on other forms, and produce a set of completed forms. The system is computationally simple and independent of language because these operations can be performed without having to understand, translate or convert the writing. Furthermore, there is no loss of security or privacy beyond the use of paper forms because these operations can be performed without access to a centralized database and without connectivity to other systems. The system is advantageous because it does not change paper based workflows since the inputs and outputs of this system are paper.
Owner:RICOH KK

Insulating cup wrapper and insulated container formed with wrapper

A thermally insulated cup is formed from a single-walled paper or plastic inner cup and an insulating outer wrapper. The insulating outer wrapper comprises a paper base sheet or outer sidewall blank, optionally printed on one side, and a corrugated paper or foamed plastic insulating insert. The insulating insert is similar in shape to the outer sidewall blank but smaller in size. The insert is glued in a centered position to the non-printed side of the sidewall blank to form a two-layered insulating wrapper. Less than 20% of the area of the insert is glued to the base sheet. Specifically, no glue is applied to the area adjacent to the cut side edges of the insert, and as such these edges are not attached to the base sheet. The wrapper is then wrapped around the single walled inner cup. The side edges of the base sheet of the wrapper overlap and are sealed directly together to form a side seam. The side seam is itself adhesively secured to the side wall of the inner cup. The side edges of the insert do not come between the seal between the side seam of the base sheet and the inner cup. The wrapper can also be adhered to the inner cup by one or more beads of cold glue (paste adhesive) or a thin layer of polyethylene (or similar heat sealing material) can be pre-applied to the inside cut edges of the base sheet. This is then heat-activated immediately prior to wrapping the wrapper around the inner cup, and pressing the overlapping side seam to the sidewall of the inner cup to simultaneously glue the side seam together, and to glue the insulating wrapper to the side wall of the cup.
Owner:INSULAIR

Insulating cup wrapper and insulated container formed with wrapper

A thermally insulated cup is formed from a single-walled paper or plastic inner cup and an insulating outer wrapper. The insulating outer wrapper comprises a paper base sheet or outer sidewall blank, optionally printed on one side, and a corrugated paper or foamed plastic insulating insert. The insulating insert is similar in shape to the outer sidewall blank but smaller in size. The insert is glued in a centered position to the non-printed side of the sidewall blank to form a two-layered insulating wrapper. Less than 20% of the area of the insert is glued to the base sheet. Specifically, no glue is applied to the area adjacent to the cut side edges of the insert, and as such these edges are not attached to the base sheet. The wrapper is then wrapped around the single walled inner cup. The side edges of the base sheet of the wrapper overlap and are sealed directly together to form a side seam. The side seam is itself adhesively secured to the side wall of the inner cup. The side edges of the insert do not come between the seal between the side seam of the base sheet and the inner cup. The wrapper can also be adhered to the inner cup by one or more beads of cold glue (paste adhesive) or a thin layer of polyethylene (or similar heat sealing material) can be pre-applied to the inside cut edges of the base sheet. This is then heat-activated immediately prior to wrapping the wrapper around the inner cup, and pressing the overlapping side seam to the sidewall of the inner cup to simultaneously glue the side seam together, and to glue the insulating wrapper to the side wall of the cup.
Owner:GPCP IP HLDG LLC

Device for generating a multimedia paper document

Techniques for generating a printable representation of multimedia information that can be printed on a paper medium to provide a paper-based interface for the multimedia information. An output device is configured to print the printable representation of multimedia information on a paper medium to generate a multimedia paper document. The multimedia information for which the multimedia paper document is generated in stored on the output device.
Owner:RICOH KK

System and method of automated data analysis for implementing health records personal assistant with automated correlation of medical services to insurance and tax benefits for improved personal health cost management

InactiveUS20120185275A1Simplify comprehensionFraud can be detectedFinanceDigital computer detailsData fieldHealth benefits
Systems, methods, and computer-coded software instructions are provided for automated data analysis using graph topology techniques in a connections-mapping process to automatically identify interrelationships between various data fields in a system or body of data followed by statistical pattern analysis and machine learning techniques applied on the graphs (e.g., hidden networks) identified to improve analyses (e.g., automated analysis of medical bills and health insurance documents). Automated conversion of paper-based medical and insurance billing records to electronic data is provided, along with automatic correlation of medical services data to insurance plan policies and tax regulations for health benefits to detect errors or fraud, and to project health insurance plans for various subscribers.
Owner:LOGHMANI MASOUD

Biodegradable paper-based laminate with oxygen and moisture barrier properties and method for making biodegradable paper-based laminate

Biodegradable laminates including biodegradable polymers have oxygen and moisture barrier properties. The oxygen and moisture barrier layers are biodegradable. If the barrier layers have poor adhesion, degradable tie layers can be included to improve adhesion. Combination of laminate structures can be formed to increase the overall oxygen and moisture barrier characteristics. The biodegradable laminates can be formed by extrusion.
Owner:GRAPHIC PACKAGING INT

Method and apparatus for capturing paper-based information on a mobile computing device

A method and apparatus are provided for capturing paper-based information on a mobile computing device. In one embodiment, the inventive method includes capturing a digital image of the paper-based information, where the digital image comprises text (and in some cases non-text) components of the paper-based information. At least a portion of the paper-based information is then categorized based on the content of the text components and stored accordingly in either a local or remote database.
Owner:BANK OF AMERICA N A

Capacitive, paper-based accelerometers and touch sensors

Accelerometers and capacitive touch sensors fabricated from inexpensive, lightweight, disposable substrate materials, such as paper, are provided. These can be fabricated using simple technologies, such as laser cutting and screen printing. In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes a parallel plate capacitor having a fixed plate formed of a substrate material having a conductive layer and a deflectable plate formed of a paper substrate material having a conductive layer. In a second embodiment, a touch sensor includes a parallel plate capacitor formed of an exterior conductive layer deposited on a paper substrate material and an interior conductive layer deposited on a substrate material. In a third embodiment, a touch sensor includes an active electrode and a grounded electrode patterned on the surface of a paper substrate material. In another embodiment, an accelerometer includes a parallel plate capacitor containing a fixed plate and a free plate containing a paper substrate. Upon an applied acceleration, the distance between the plate of the parallel plate capacitor in an accelerometer changes, eliciting a change in the capacitance of the sensor. Measurement of capacitance can be correlated to the acceleration or deceleration applied to the accelerometer.
Owner:PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Environmentally separable packaging device with attaching base

The present invention generally relates to a bubble package which allows a product to be displayed independently standing alone or hanging from a bracket / shelf, and also provides the ability to separate the paper and plastic portions of the package into at least two separate environmentally recycled portions. The paper based portion of the package operates as a display card and / or as a stiffener. The sides of the one or more display cards are bonded to one another to enclose the product within the plastic and prevent tampering with the product. The plastic portion, in addition to containing and displaying the product therein, optionally incorporates a base near the bottom of the package. The base protrudes from the bottom of the package and secures back onto the plastic portion via a securing mechanism. This arrangement allows the package to stand independent. Optionally, a corrugated plastic insert can be used to provide additional support to the unit. In a typical arrangement, the plastic portions and paper portions avoid being bonded or directly adhered to one another, allowing the card to be entirely separable and allowing for complete environmental recyclability.
Owner:J & S IMPORTS LLC +2

Trade records information management system

An information management system for storing related documents, messages, and customer inquires as electronic images for retrieval in a controlled and secure manner. The system is centrally maintained, and provides the capability to manage and integrate different forms of information among multiple remote offices. Information is treated as transaction-related items and are linked together by transaction folders. Inbound paper-based documents are scanned, indexed and reviewed by preprocessing. Document processing from folders is conducted by assigning the item to a Trade Service Representative (TSR) based on routing rules defined by the System Administrator. The TSR has a queue containing documents and inquiries for processing, providing the transaction service representative with a single point of reference to data related to a Letter of Credit, a reimbursement, a collection, and a guarantee. Document work flow can be monitored for backlog and assigned work levels. Transaction folders contain the components related to particular trade services transactions. The folders include all physical input and output media associated with transactions, such as electronic messages, mail items, inquiry history records, system user entered messages, and inbound facsimile messages. The system maintains an internal unique key identifier, to identify each folder and document with the image transaction ID number unique to each item when available from the image management system.
Owner:CITIBANK

Virtualizing portals for electronic commerce

A system and method is disclosed for a virtual portal (vPortal), that can logically front-end and generate personalized presentations of eCommerce electronic (e.g., web portal) or paper-based (e.g., catalog) content, based on individual or group preferences and / or predetermined authorizations, through the implementation of a local portal registry (pRegistry), editable by a user or third party (e.g., corporate customer purchasing department). The method of the invention can also generate target content, mapped to a subset of available source content (e.g., web portal or hardcopy print), such that the target content can be a predetermined superset of individual user-selectable preferences and / or predetermined authorizations, including but not limited to eCommerce content, advertisements, content metrics, and reporting.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Paper-based lidding for blister packaging

The present invention provides a paper-based lidding material, which includes a paper layer and a layer containing a cyclic olefin copolymer. The material is useful for blister packaging and particularly suitable for push-through pharmaceutical and food blister packaging. In one embodiment, the lidding material is formed by extrusion coating and includes at least one paper layer, at least one primer layer, at least one tie layer, at least one barrier layer containing one or more cyclic olefin copolymers, and at least one sealant layer in that order. In another embodiment, the paper-based lidding material includes a paper layer laminated to one or more barrier layers containing one or more cyclic olefin copolymers adjacent to one or more sealant layers. Embodiments of the invention can be sealed to a variety of blister films, including films that are chloride-free, to provide environmentally benign blister packages having good moisture properties.
Owner:WINPAK HEAT SEAL PACKAGING
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