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The Smart Toy Patent of the Day goes to Intelligent Verification Systems, Inc. of San Antonio for an Animated toy utilizing artificial intelligence and fingerprint verification
03/28/06

7,020,310 Animated toy utilizing artificial intelligence and fingerprint verification
  Issued: March 28, 2006
  Filed: September 1, 2004
  U.S. Class: 382/124
Abstract:  An articulated and animated toy capable of recognizing human users and interacting therewith includes a computer-based device storing encoded first human fingerprint data, a fingerprint sensor for acquirin data representative of a second human fingerprint, and software for fingerprint verification. The apparatus can further include software for recognizing speech, generating speech and controlling animation of the articulated toy. In addition, the toy is capable of learning and storing information pertaining to each of said human users such as name, age, sex, favorite color, etc., and to interact with each of said human users on an individual basis, providing entertainment tailored specifically to each of said human users.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:02:08 pm into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Synthetic Currency Patent of the Day goes to Citibank, N.A. of New York City for Inside money
03/28/06

7,020,626 Inside money
  Issued: March 28, 2006
  Filed: July 17, 2000
  U.S. Class: 705/27
Abstract:  A synthetic currency transaction network which performs transactions with near real time finality of transaction between potential borrowers and potential lenders. Synthetic currency is created by pooling and dividing into shares a portfolio of highly liquid assets and frequent evaluation and disbursements of dividends on those assets so as to hold the value of the synthetic currency share at unity with the underlying currency. The synthetic currency network provides for interfacing users to the synthetic currency transaction network. A database is used for storing and maintaining records and other information of the network. A transaction manager manages network users' accounts and all network transactions. A fund accountant manages network information regarding the synthetic currency. A deposit bank acts as custodian for the portfolio of highly liquid assets which underlie the synthetic currency. An investment manager manages the measure of synthetic currency and directs investment decisions. A loan accountant manages all lending and borrowing activities in the synthetic currency transaction network.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:01:05 pm into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The E-ID Patent of the Day goes to Sonera Smarttrust of Florida for a Method for issuing an electronic identity
03/28/06

7,020,778 Method for issuing an electronic identity
  Issued: March 28, 2006
  Filed: January 21, 2000
  U.S. Class: 713/182
Abstract:  A method for issuing an electronic identity based on previously certified electronic identity. This is accomplished by providing a method to use a previously certified identity to create another representational form for the same identity. This way the holder of a certificate can extend his or her already verified identity for other uses. The previously certified identity can be for instance so called mobile identity which is associated to a person's mobile terminal such as mobile phone. The person can show to certificate be his/her own by using the digital signature feature of the mobile terminal.

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Requests for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed - 3/28/2006
03/28/06
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Reissue Applications Filed - 3/28/2006
03/28/06
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Wrigley Sues Hershey For Patent Infringement On Ice Breakers
03/28/06

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is suing The Hershey Co., alleging the formulation of Hershey's Ice Breaker chewing gum violates a Wrigley patent, according to candybusinessinsider, an online candy industry news source. At issue is the use of Wrigley's patent on "chewing gum containing physiological cooling agents," according to the suit filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The suit asks the court to halt the sales of Ice Breaker gums and order Hershey to pay royalties to Wrigley on past sales.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:20:34 am into the following categories: In The News

Toshiba Wins Hynix Patent Suit
03/28/06

Toshiba won a lawsuit against South Korean rival Hynix Semiconductor over patents for computer chips widely used in cell phones, digital cameras and portable music players.
The Tokyo District Court ruled Friday in favor of the Japanese electronics company, saying that Hynix Semiconductor Inc. had infringed on Toshiba Corp.'s patents related to NAND flash memory. The court ordered that sales of Hynix products found to be in violation be halted in Japan and ordered Hynix pay Toshiba 7.8 million yen ($67,000) in damages, Toshiba spokesman Makoto Yasuda said. In Seoul, Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip maker after Samsung Electronics Co., said it will appeal the ruling.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:19:40 am into the following categories: In The News

Entrust Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union
03/28/06

Entrust, Inc., a world leader in securing digital identities and information, today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union on the grounds that the credit union has deployed an authentication solution for its customers which Entrust considers an infringement on its grid authentication patent. Entrust, Inc. holds a patent on this technology, and the credit union has deployed this technology without license from Entrust. While Addison Avenue's actions reinforce the value of grid authentication for protecting consumers from identity fraud, Entrust has a significant investment in the acquisition and commercialization of this technology and must protect its intellectual property rights. Grid authentication has seen rapid success as an innovative and cost-effective method for protecting the identities of consumers and employees.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:18:34 am into the following categories: In The News

Microsemi, Monolithic settle patent suit
03/28/06

Microsemi Corp. and Monolithic Power Systems Inc. on Monday said they settled a patent infringement lawsuit regarding liquid crystal display applications, but did not release details. The companies said in a joint statement that all claims have been dismissed in the case. In addition, as a result of this agreement, the companies are exploring the possibility of a working relationship.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:16:54 am into the following categories: In The News
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