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Method and apparatus for multivariate allocation of resources
Inventory and price decision support
Network access control system and process
Bi-directional information exchange mechanism for collaborative network navigation among a group of user terminals
Automated banking machine and system
Policy-based multivariate application-level QoS negotiation for multimedia services
Copyright information management system
Print drum for a postage meter
Insertion machine with postage categorization and selective merchandising
Electronic data interchange postage evidencing system
Method of checking daily consumption of postal charges by a postage meter and a postage meter enabling such monitoring to be performed
Interactive process for applying or printing information on letters or parcels
Cardless method for reducing fraud in healthcare programs
Method and system for enhancing communications efficiency in data communications networks
Self-tuning statistical resource allocation for multipoint network events
Digital advertisement insertion system
Game of skill playable by remote participants in conjunction with a common game event where participants are grouped as to skill level
Proxy player machine
System for merchandize transactions
System, method, and computer program product for displaying and processing notes containing note segments linked to portions of documents
System, method, and computer program product for generating documents using pagination information
Construction of trainable semantic vectors and clustering, classification, and searching using trainable semantic vectors
Apparatus for calculating a repair cost of a damaged car
Method and apparatus for automated learning tool selection for child development
Electronic commerce personalized content delivery system and method of operation
System and method for managing database information
Real-time control of playback rates in presentations
System and method for producing storage media images
System and method for providing user-selected information to a paging-capable device
Network engineering/systems engineering system for mobile satellite communication system
Update support in database content management
Data management apparatus, storage medium having stored therein data management program, storage medium having stored therein usage certificate data, and method of using data
Content receiving apparatus and method, storage medium, and server
Security system and method for financial institution server and client web browser
System and method for rejecting services in a information service system
Method and apparatus for adaptively companding data packets in a data communication system
Method and system for secure lightweight transactions in wireless data networks
Dynamic selection of network providers
System and method for providing access to the internet via a radio telecommunications network
Method and system for validating subscriber identities in a communications network
Dynamic radio link adaptation
Portable authorization device for authorizing use of protected information and associated method
Multiple credit card system
Integrated voice and business transaction reporting for telephone call centers
Information consolidation within a transaction network
Context-sensitive presentation of information to call-center agents
Access card for multiple accounts
Programmable multiple company credit card system
Computer-printer terminal for producing composite greeting and gift certificate card
Card holder-type balance reader
Method and system for providing controlled access to information stored on a portable recording medium
Application package and system for permitting a user to use distributed application package on the term of the use thereof
Automated unmanned rental system and method
System and method of secure electronic commerce transactions including tracking and recording the distribution and usage of assets
Method, apparatus and system for directing access to content on a computer network
Flexible computer resource manager
Dynamic modification of multimedia content
Networked appliance for recording, storing and serving digital images
Method and apparatus for providing access to a legacy application on a distributed data processing system
System and method for processing a request for information in a network
Secure postage meter in an ATM application
Systems for accessing the internet and geo-defined data and associated methods
Method and apparatus for managing accounts payable
Mail processing system with unique mailpiece authorization assigned in advance of mailpieces entering carrier service mail processing stream
Flexible direct signaling system
Sender-paid electronic messaging
Time stamp authority hierarchy protocol and associated validating system
System and method for completing monetary transactions by presentment of postage value to a postal authority
Methods and systems for electronically accepting and exchanging an online gift
Apparatus and method of automatically delivering E-mail stored in mail server to arbitrary facsimile apparatus
Internet browser facility and method for the visually impaired
System and method for converting electronic mail text to audio for telephonic delivery
Image data communication apparatus and method
System and method for enabling the originator of an electronic mail message to preset an expiration time, date, and/or event, and to control and track processing or handling by all recipients
System for minimizing backwash water usage on self-cleaning strainers
Method and apparatus for cleaning filters
System for periodic fluid maintenance of apparatus
Air filtration arrangements having fluted media constructions and methods
Methane recovery process
Control circuit for floating gate four-quadrant analog multiplier
Programmable delay line
Technique for producing constructed fares
Travel planning system
Method and system for utilizing a psychographic questionnaire in a buyer-driven commerce system
Factored representation of a set of priceable units
Pricing graph representation for sets of pricing solutions for travel planning system
Methods and systems for analyzing historical trends in marketing campaigns
Integrated decision management system
Method and apparatus for delivering secured hard-copy facsimile documents
Method and apparatus for pattern generation
System and method to performing on-line credit reviews and approvals
Computerized system for facilitating transactions between parties on the internet using e-mail
Biometric system and techniques suitable therefor
Methods, systems and apparatuses for matching individuals with behavioral requirements and for managing providers of services to evaluate or increase individuals' behavioral capabilities
Network based music playing/song accompanying service system and method
Method and system of ordering visual prints from digital image data
Ballot system and method adapted for optical scanning
Automated synchronous product pricing and advertising system
Method and system for maintaining the integrity of electronic auctions using a configurable bid monitoring agent
Fluid leak detector
System for implanting an image into a video stream
Compressed digital overlay controller and method for MPEG type video signal
Advertisement reconciliation system
Non-seamless splicing of audio-video transport streams
User controlled adaptive flow control for packet networks
Method and apparatus for providing real time enhancements and animations over a video image
Method and system for waveform compression and expansion with time axis
Stress tester
Method for identification of unknown substances
Method and system for processing electronic documents
Computer-implemented methods and apparatus for alleviating abnormal behaviors
Method and apparatus for providing product survey information in an electronic payment system
Methods and systems for analyzing marketing campaigns
Supplier performance reporting
Expanded multilevel noise code generator employing butting
Teleconferencing system in which location video mosaic generator sends combined local participants images to second location video mosaic generator for displaying combined images
System and method for encryption key generation
Method of processing an E-mail message that includes a representation of an envelope
Retail system for allowing a customer to perform a retail transaction and associated method
Music distribution systems
Reproduction apparatus and reproduction method of digital video signal or audio signal
Open network payment system for providing for real-time authorization of payment and purchase transactions
Methods and apparatus for correcting customer address lists
Electronic data interchange postage evidencing system
Method for exploiting correlated mail streams using optical character recognition
Mail address reading apparatus and mail sorting apparatus
Technique for integrating electronic accounting systems with an electronic payment system
Mail processing systems and methods
Finer grained quiescence for data replication
Graphical user interface with hierarchical structure for customizable menus and control objects
Data exchange system and method
Techniques for managing hierarchical data with link attributes in a relational database
IC card for credit transactions and credit transaction apparatus and method using the same
Multi-purpose transaction card system
System enablement of automatic fare collection devices using a network
Method for enabling privacy and trust in electronic communities
Method and apparatus for providing secure access to a computer system resource
Method for estimating the price per square foot value of real property
Net-value creation and allocation in an electronic trading system
Data recording system
Automated apparatus and method for object recognition at checkout counters
System for dispensing dry agricultural chemicals
Licensee notification system
System and method for product registration
Method and system for delivering digital products electronically
Method, programmed medium and system for customizing pre-loaded software
Method and apparatus for skills assessment and online training
Vehicle sharing system and method with parking state detection
Regionally time multiplexed emulation system
Method for mixed human and computer-supported distributed scheduling
System and method for monitoring computer usage
System and method for performing discrete simulation of ergonomic movements
Startup and operational techniques for a digital flowmeter
Digital prescription carrier and monitor system
Anisotropic neutron scatter method and apparatus
Metering incoming deliverable mail to identify delivery delays
Metering incoming deliverable mail
Secure on-line PC postage metering system
Automated self-service mail processing and storing systems
Mail processing apparatus and collection box with a mail article sealer
Firewall subscription service system and method
Information processing system using information caching based on user activity
Method for parity analysis and remedy calculation
System for electronic barter, trading and redeeming points accumulated in frequent use reward programs
Computer aided real-time decision support system and method
Method and system for selling and purchasing media advertising over a distributed communication network
Multi-media information record device, and a multi-media information playback device
System and method for transferring a session from one application server to another without losing existing resources
Ad controller for use in implementing user-transparent network-distributed advertising and for interstitially displaying an advertisement so distributed
Customer billing relationships software
Electronic game system
Method for knowledge management
Method of determining the acceptability of a request to preengage receipt and/or payment of money in an ATM system using the same
Comparative performance modeling for distributed object oriented applications
Multi-transaction service system
System and method of targeted marketing
Computer-implemented decision management system with dynamically generated questions and answer choices
System configuration proposal method and tool therefor
Financial instruments and systems
System and method for financial instrument modeling and valuation
Online sales risk management system
Intelligent television receiver and method of processing data therein
Method and apparatus for scaling a cursor on local computer to have the same size relative to a window on the local computer as another cursor has to another window on a remote computer
System and method for automatically localizing access to remote network components using implicit agent relocation
Split personal computer system
Split personal computer system
Method and apparatus for authorizing and billing communications services using a bank card financial network
Data processing system and method for compiling data during property inspection and maintenance operations
Method of protecting against a change in value of intellectual property, and product providing such protection
Method and system for distributing a work process over an information network
Visual interactive response system and method translated from interactive voice response for telephone utility
Methods and systems for managing business representative distributions
Method and apparatus for conducting electronic commerce
N-tuple or RAM based neural network classification system and method
Self-teaching robot arm position method to compensate for support structure component alignment offset
Super-resolution display
Method and system for acquiring a three-dimensional shape description
Three-dimensional measurement method and apparatus
Method and device for calibrating robot measuring stations, manipulators and associated optical measuring devices
Personnel valuation program
Multi-currency postage meter
Transfer system and method for transferring amounts in different local currencies between a plurality of local banking organization
Method for automatic and periodic requests for messages to an e-mail server from the client
Method and apparatus for measuring and accumulating critical automobile warranty statistical data
Method for predicting the quality of a product
Mechanical-electrical template based method and apparatus
Delivery of objects in a virtual world using a descriptive container
Reducing artifact generation in a vocoder
Method and apparatus for limited online access to restricted documentation
Electronic wallet management system, electronic wallet device, electronic wallet management unit, and terminal station
Financial management system including an offset payment process
Apparatus and method for electronically dispensing personalized greeting cards and gifts
Audit and pricing system for coin-operated games
Method and apparatus for integrating applications in a graphical user interface environment with a rules database
Calibration transfer for second order analytical instruments
Networked computerized parking system of networked computerized parking meters and a method of operating said system
Passport system and methods utilizing multi-application passport cards
System and method of configuring value cards
System and method for secure and anonymous communications
Method and system for merchant processing of purchase card transactions with expanded card type acceptance
Conditional lottery system
System and method for hedging against foreign exchange risk associated with securities transactions
Corrugated paper installation for manufacturing of printed corrugating paper cuts with a corrugated paper machine and a rotary printing machine integrated therein
Printing system
Method of manufacture of a thermally actuated ink jet including a tapered heater element
Shoe cartridge cushioning system
Method for calculating capacity measurements for an internet web site
Method and apparatus for automating security functions in a computer system
Human resource knowledge modeling and delivery system
Serial number mask and check digit for electronic registration system (ERS)
Consumer comment reporting apparatus and method
System and method for facilitating interactive electronic communication through acknowledgment of positive contributive
Credit approval system
Automated system for analyzing charges and credits of banks and other financial institutions
Electronic calendar with group scheduling and asynchronous fan out method
Web site providing professional services
Electronic coin stick with potential for future added value
Energy network commerce system
Variance reduction technique for large scale risk management
Navigation device and method
Method of licensing software programs
Method and system for hosting applications
Location dependent user matching system
Method of information display and communication system using the method
Credit instrument and system with automated payment of club, merchant, and service provider fees
Cut set-based risk and reliability analysis for arbitrarily interconnected networks
System and method for monitoring risk in a system development program
Market research database having historical control designator
Marketing systems and methods that preserve consumer privacy
Method and system for selecting optimal commodities based upon business profile and preferences
Portfolio rebalancing by means of resampled efficient frontiers
Delivery managing system
Regenerative available to promise
Apparatus and accompanying methods for automatically modifying a financial portfolio through dynamic re-weighting based on a non-constant function of current capitalization weights
Method and apparatus for automated opening of options exchange
Risk assessment and management system
Distributed budgeting and accounting system with secure token device access
Keyless entry system
Device for the body-bound data transmission between two terminals
Non-contact system for sensing and signalling by externally induced intra-body currents
Iris recognition apparatus and method
Customer web log-in architecture
Apparatus and method for providing and authentication system
System and method for biometric authorization for check cashing
Password updating system to vary the password updating intervals according to access frequency
Method for changing a security policy during processing of a transaction request
Method and system for managing security tiers
Use of voice-to-remaining audio (VRA) in consumer applications
Method of controlling a production process and recycle of photo film cartridge or lens-fitted photo film unit
Method for determining a logical structure of a document
Application of GPS to a railroad navigation system using two satellites and a stored database
System and method for locating resources in a distributed network
Cross channel delivery system and method
System for securely exchanging data with smart cards
Data acquisition system which includes remote access to data acquisition devices
Method and system for generating management solutions
Method and apparatus for conducting an interview between a server computer and a respondent computer
Web survey tool builder and result compiler
Method for data collecting and processing
Method and system for data layout and replacement in distributed streaming caches on the Internet
Computerized system and method used in financial planning
Methods and systems for purchasing and inventory of paper and extended media products
Group notification system and method for implementing and indicating the proximity of individuals or groups to other individuals or groups
System and method for certifying information technology skill through internet distribution examination
Math game and method
Method and system for indentifying significant topics of a document
Method and interface for incorporating program information into an electronic message
Modified class loaders and methods of use
Method and electronic apparatus for performing bookkeeping
Automated purchasing control system
Office automation system with interrupt feature
Transaction monitor process with pre-arranged modules for a multiprocessor system
System and method for using parabolic models to improve position estimates from a global positioning system
Business support system
Automatic remittance delivery system
Method for providing consumers with offers
Method and apparatus for facilitating financial transactions within a communications system
Method for dynamically wrapping files for downloading
Method and apparatus for use of a time-dependent watermark for the purpose of copy protection
System and method for measuring and pricing midrange computer server outsourcing services
Method and apparatus for distributing and updating group controllers over a wide area network using a tree structure
Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions
Computer based system for imaging and analyzing a process system and indicating values of specific design changes
Method and apparatus for the secure identification of the owner of a portable device
Method and system for ascribing a reputation to an entity as a rater of other entities
System and method for creating a defined benefit pension plan funded with a variable life insurance policy and/or a variable annuity policy
Computer-based group problem solving method and system
Electronic system for parking management and personal guidance
Lamination product and method employing temporary transfer film
Card assembly method
Automatic philanthropic contribution system
Method and system for processing customized reward offers
Electrical connector for making contact with at least one flat foil conductor
Internet-based credit interchange system of converting purchase credit awards through credit exchange system for purchase of investment vehicle
Method and apparatus for full duplex sideband communication
Electronic device, unit using the same, and system
Electronic bill presentment technique with enhanced biller control
Interstitial advertising display system and method
Delivering targeted, enhanced advertisements across electronic networks
Schedule management system
System and method for coordinating operator efforts using action diaries
Self-contained payment system with circulating digital vouchers
Efficient system and method for converting between different transform-domain signal representations
E-service to manage and export contact information
Pre-paid phone card system with promotional link
System for syndication of insurance
Method and system for copy-tracking distributed software featuring tokens containing a key field and a usage field
Method and apparatus for credit card processing via facsimile
Apparatus and method for transacting marketing and sales of financial products
Internet commerce method and apparatus
Credit card system and method of issuing credit card using such a system
Gun control system
Installation system
Software security system using remove function to restrict unauthorized duplicating and installation of an application program
Method and system for reduced cost debit processing
Donation kettle accepting credit card, debit card, and cash donations, and donation kettle network
Method for streamlining the giving of contribution and gift commitments
Funds distribution system connected with point of sale transactions
Method and system for maintaining and updating computerized medical records
Inventory tracking and management apparatus with multi-function encoding unit
Engineering services coordinating system and method therefor
System and method for performing external procedure calls in heterogeneous computer systems utilizing program stacks
Binary program conversion apparatus, binary program conversion method and program recording medium
Resource allocation
System for secured credit card transactions on the internet
Four-party credit/debit payment protocol
Control-loop auto-tuner with nonlinear tuning rules estimators
System and method for selective assembly and imaging of books
Portable electronic apparatus with data remaining counter
Portable electronic device
Portable electronic apparatus capable of confirming validity of transaction data
Non-contact IC card
Core computer processor module, and peripheral shell module assembled to form a pocket size data capture unit
Modular brassiere fitment apparatus
Navigation system
Measurement-based management method for packet communication networks
System and method for recording, maintaining and viewing configuration and placement of equipment in field sites
Method and apparatus for rental storage system
Fuel pump system with automated transaction processing
Transponder distinction in a fueling environment
Fluid delivery control nozzle
Internet asset management system for a fuel dispensing environment
Automobile navigation system using remote download of data
Fuel dispensing system providing customer preferences
Method and apparatus for mitigation of disturbers in communication systems
Configuration sizer for selecting system of computer components based on price/performance normalization
System and method for providing computer upgrade information
Automated node restart in clustered computer system
System for managing computer resources across a distributed computing environment by first reading discovery information about how to determine system resources presence
Processes and apparatuses for uploading instructions to a computer
Client--server system with central application management allowing an administrator to configure end user applications by executing them in the context of users and groups
Method in a packet data network of negotiating reporting mechanisms and reporting accounting records
Method and apparatus for displaying information and information recording medium having information displaying means
Method and apparatus for executing cryptographically-enabled letters of credit
Information security architecture for encrypting documents for remote access while maintaining access control
Method and apparatus for a self-service content menu
Agent based instruction system and method
Method and system for providing dynamic hosted service management across disparate accounts/sites
Multiplexed liquid crystal display
Method for predictive dialing
Method and apparatus for dynamic and interdependent processing of inbound calls and outbound calls
Radio receiver with a radio data signal (RDS) decoder
Method and apparatus for interconnecting a messaging system and a private branch exchange
Telecommunication system with multilink host computer call control interface system and method
Call sharing for inbound and outbound call center agents
Automatic call distributor having multiple audio sources
Routing incoming calls to a PBX in response to route requests from a host computer
Interface for automatic call distributor for performing agent functions via host computer
Delay announcement group and time controller for a telephone system
Automatic call distributor with automated voice responsive call servicing system and method
Audio communications inferface, method and communications system for connecting a remote agent to a telephone switch
Method and apparatus for providing result-oriented customer service
Skills-based scheduling for telephone call centers
Method for estimating telephony system-queue waiting time in an agent level routing environment
Automatic call distribution based on physical location of wireless terminals
Methods and apparatus for determining measures of agent-related occupancy in a call center
Skill-based call routing
Train building planning method
System and process for limiting distribution of information on a communication network based on geographic location
One piece mailer form and method of processing
Method and system for licensing a copy of a copyright protected work
System and method for an efficient dynamic auction for multiple objects
Method, apparatus, and embodied data structures for optimal anytime winner determination in combinatorial auction-type problems
Computerized, multimedia, network, real time, interactive marketing and transactional system
Computer network based conditional voting system
Method of identifying cis acting nucleic acid elements
Integrated production tracking and pay rate calculation system
Method and system for evaluating quality services
Integrated automated retail checkout terminal
Control system using plural objects, a programming method therefor, and a peripheral devices control system
XML presentation of general-purpose data sources
Digital signal processor
Gameboard apparatus
Training and certification system and method
Equipment utilization detector
Operating system for handheld computing device having taskbar auto hide
Automatic commercial article renting system
Equipment utilization detector
Automated vehicle preventative maintenance system
Driver training system
Method for determining the performance components of a manufacturing line
RF tag based system and method for drive-through applications
Automatic trading method and apparatus
Document size management method and data processing computer program
High speed bar code scanning on inserters using pivotable moving beam bar codes scanners
Production mail system having subsidies for printing of third party messages on mailpieces
Postage printing system having a digital coupon distribution system
Demand planning for configure-to-order and building blocks-based market environment
Method and system for providing and utilizing file attributes with digital images
Apparatus and method for dynamically limiting information sent to a viewing device
Method for allocating physical channel of mobile communication system and communication method using the same
System and method for eye tracking controlled speech processing
Collective business system
System and method for providing continuous, expert network critical care services from a remote location(s)
Method and system for secure authenticated payment on a computer network
Method of wasting fly ash and product produced thereby
Method for solidifying waste slime suspensions
Impervious layer formation process and landfill adsorption system
Disposal of waste ash
Process for producing solid bricks from fly ash, bottom ash, lime, gypsum, and calcium carbonate
Waste containment system and method for the reclamation of landfill and waste areas
Treatment of phosphatic wastes
Method for treatment of dredged materials to form a structural fill
Method and apparatus for enhancement of prefabricated earth drains
Service interface repository
Virtual software machine for enabling CICS application software to run on UNIX based computer systems
Duplicated naming service in a distributed processing system
System for integrating data among heterogeneous systems
On-line sales and profit or discount sharing
Parcel processing system with end of day rating
System for demonstrating financial concepts and displaying financial data
Compact scanning module for reading bar codes
Optical disk having a high-density recording layer and a low density recording layer
Optical information recording medium and method of manufacturing
Network license compliance apparatus and method
Device system and method for processing information from hybrid optical disks
Multipurpose optical disc having different formats on opposing sides
Key security system for vehicle-based information node
Consumer-provided promotional code actuatable point-of-sale discounting system
Client/server based secure timekeeping system
System for controlling the use of licensed software
Method of estimating product distribution
Method and system for the tracking and profiling of supply usage in a health care environment
Simulation device for fostering a virtual creature
Interactive toy
Method for comprehensive integrated assessment in a course of study or occupation
3-brain architecture for an intelligent decision and control system
Method for displaying instructional material during a learning session
Method, and system for product configuration
System and method for software licensing
Click based trading with intuitive grid display of market depth
Method and apparatus for designing and editing a distribution system for a building
Lubricating oil additive, lubrication oil and working fluid for refrigerators
Fabrication and design of structural members
Household consumable item automatic replenishment system including intelligent refrigerator
Cone slack allocator for computing time budgets
Unattended item delivery system
Determination of wheel sensor position using radio frequency detectors in an automotive remote tire monitor system
Processor chip for parallel processing system
Parallel processing data network of master and slave transputers controlled by a serial control network
Parallel execution of a complex task partitioned into a plurality of entities
Systems and methods for work assignment and distribution from a server to remote/mobile nodes
Service-centric monitoring system and method for monitoring of distributed services in a computing network
Load sharing controller for optimizing monetary cost
Operating system for use with computer networks incorporating one or more data processors linked together for parallel processing and incorporating improved dynamic binding and/or load-sharing techniques
Method for speeding MPEG encoding using JPEG pre-processing
Method and apparatus for allocating tasks to remote networked processors
System and method for dynamic allocation of software resources
Digital radiotelephone installation with mobile terminals
Electronic ticketing and reservation system and method
Portable smart card communication device
Internet payment system using smart card
Method and apparatus for sharing music content between devices
Method and system for providing automated audible backchannel responses
Personalizing hospital intranet web sites
System and method for maintaining security in a distributed computer network
Dynamic identification interchange method for exchanging one form of identification for another
System and method for automated web site creation and access
Dial up telephone conferencing system controlled by an online computer network
Methods and apparatus for delivering targeted information and advertising over the internet
Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption of a processing integrated circuit
Loan modeller method and apparatus
Display device and method therefor
License plate frame and method and apparatus for making the same
Vehicularly integrated cardiac care system
Mailing envelope assembly
Method for marketing and redeeming vouchers for use in online purchases
Method for processing information through a clearinghouse
System for calculating and displaying sales information
Automated statistical inventory reconcilation system for convenience stores and auto/truck service stations
Apparatus and methods for monitoring a beverage dispenser, in particular a counter system
Method and apparatus for management of automated fuel delivery system
Recorded media player with database
Auditing method and system for an on-line value-bearing item printing system
Managing the risk of executing a software process using a capabilities assessment and a policy
Method and system for commercial credit analysis
Method and apparatus for evaluating vistors to a web server
Advertisement using internet browser with book-like interface
Customer activated multi-value (CAM) card
System and method of image processing
Desktop forms order system
Time-scale modification method and apparatus for digital signals
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, information processing system and recording medium