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Randall C. Roberts

Bio: Randall C. Roberts is an academic researcher from Nokia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Transponder & Cover (telecommunications). The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 634 citations.

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09 Nov 2004
TL;DR: A changeable cover (100) for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided in this article, where the cover has a transponder (110) responsive to interrogation by an electric field.
Abstract: A changeable cover (100) for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover (100) has a transponder (110) responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (4) which has an associated cover (100) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

362 citations

Patent
06 Jan 2004
TL;DR: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided in this article, where the cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field.
Abstract: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station ( 4 ) which has an associated cover ( 100 ) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

199 citations

Patent
06 Jan 2004
TL;DR: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided in this paper, where the cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field.
Abstract: A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (4) which has an associated cover (100) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.

73 citations


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Patent
13 Nov 2000
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region by using a plurality of wireless transmitters (614), each integrated into a sensor (612) adapted to monitor a particular data input.
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. In one aspect, a system is configured to monitor utility meters (613) in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters (614), each integrated into a sensor (612) adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers (221) that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway (210) to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer (260) on a network (230). The dedicated computer collects, compiles and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal to be applied at a designated actuator.

1,542 citations

Patent
08 Mar 2002
TL;DR: An improved endoscopic device which is introduced into the intestinal tract of a living organism and which operates autonomously therein, adapted to obtain and store or transmit one or more types of data such as visual image data, laser autofluorescence data, or ultrasonic waveform data is described in this article.
Abstract: An improved endoscopic device which is introduced into the intestinal tract of a living organism and which operates autonomously therein, adapted to obtain and store or transmit one or more types of data such as visual image data, laser autofluorescence data, or ultrasonic waveform data. In another aspect of the invention, an improved endoscopic device useful for implanting the aforementioned endoscopic smart probe is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for delivering agents including nanostructures, radionuclides, medication, and ligands is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for obtaining a biopsy of intestinal tissue is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for detecting the presence of one or more molecular species within the intestine is disclosed. Methods for inspecting and/or treating the interior regions of the intestinal tract using the aforementioned apparatus are also disclosed.

953 citations

Patent
03 Apr 2007
TL;DR: A banking transaction processing system includes customer stations and at least one server provider station as mentioned in this paper, and each automated banking machine includes a card reader that reads indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts.
Abstract: A banking transaction processing system includes customer stations and at least one server provider station. The customer stations include automated banking machines. Each automated banking machine includes a card reader that reads indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts. Each automated banking machine also includes a cash dispenser. Service providers at service provider stations are enabled to communicate with customers at automated banking machines to help carry out transactions. Customers at automated banking machines may also carry out banking transactions without the involvement of service providers. Pneumatic tube transport systems may be used for moving items between local service providers and customers. In some embodiments, computers operating facial image transformation software and vocal sound transformation software enable outputs at customer stations which correspond to facial images and vocal sounds that customers may find more acceptable than those produced by the actual service provider.

570 citations

Patent
07 Mar 2001
TL;DR: In this paper, a system and method for facilitating a transaction using a secondary transaction number that is associated with a cardholder's primary account is presented, where the cardholder provides the secondary transaction numbers, often with limited-use conditions associated therewith, to a merchant to facilitate a more secure and confident transaction.
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating a transaction using a secondary transaction number that is associated with a cardholder's primary account. The cardholder provides the secondary transaction number, often with limited-use conditions associated therewith, to a merchant to facilitate a more secure and confident transaction.

536 citations

Patent
24 Jul 2003
TL;DR: In this article, a wireless mobile device (550) is adapted to access a wireless network and includes a subscriber identification module (SIM) card slot (552) and a contactless smart card module (500) electrically connected to the SIM card slot.
Abstract: A wireless mobile device (550) is adapted to access a wireless network and includes a subscriber identification module (SIM) card slot (552) and a contactless smart card module (500) electrically connected to the SIM card slot (552) and thereby to the wireless mobile device (550). The contactless smart card module (500) is adapted to receive and read information stored in a contactless smart card (506) and transmit this information to an entity through the wireless mobile device (550) and the wireless network. The wireless mobile device (550) of this invention is used to conduct financial transactions using the contactless smart card (506). The financial transactions include face-to-face or remote purchases, payment with electronic cash stored in the contactless smart card, or payment with the contactless smart card through a financial institution, and downloading and storing of digital goods or services in the contactless smart card.

515 citations