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Title: A bypass detection system with false positive avoidance Patent No: 2014/01090 Applicant: Meucci Solutions NV Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a system (1) for detection of a bypass (540) of an interconnect (530) to a telecommunication network (50) configured to distinguishing incoming third party calls on the receiver probe (20) from test calls through interfering call checks, wherein said interfering call checks comprise checking said call information for a specific sequence of events associated with said test call. Image:

Title: Subscriber identity module card holder for enabling a mobile device to perform secure communications Patent No: 2014/07011 Applicant: VISA International Service Association Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM) card holder for enabling a mobile device to perform secure communications is provided. The SIM card holder comprises a first set of electrical contacts disposed on a top side of the holder for interfacing to a mobile device, a hardware security module (HSM) disposed in the holder and coupled to the first set of electrical contacts, and a receiving slot configured to receive a SIM card. The receiving slot includes a second set of electrical contacts coupled to the HSM for interfacing to the SIM card.

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Title: Safe interaction of a user with a smart utility meter Patent No: 2014/01920 Applicant: ITRON metering solutions UK LTD. Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enabling a user to safely interact with a smart utility meter (1), comprising the following steps:- Transmission by said user of a command signal from a remote handheld electronic device (2) through a short range wireless optical communication link (3) between optical transmitting means (20) provided on said handheld electronic device (2) and optical receiving means (11) provided on said smart utility meter (1); - Reception of said command signal on said optical receiving means (11). Image:

Title: Electronic monitoring bracelet Patent No: 2014/05141 Applicant: Geosatis SA Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic monitoring bracelet comprising an annular body (2) designed to be mounted around a limb or an object and an electronic monitoring system disposed in the body, said electronic monitoring system including an integrity detection system (4) and an internal power source (12). The annular body (2) takes the form of a rigid

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Title: Computer system for instructing an intellectual property (IP) filing Patent No: 2014/02667 Applicant: INOVIA Holdings PTY LTD. Abstract: The present invention relates to computer systems for instructing an intellectual property (IP) filing, in particular, to a computer-implemented system for automatically updating the status of an IP record in an IP database by clicking on an encoded URL. Image:

Title: Method and system for transferring data from one device to another without using complex file system structures Patent No: 2014/05360 Applicant: YDANGLE APPS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED Abstract: The invention relates to a data transfer system, method and interface. The system includes a data transfer module for transferring data between computing devices (201). The data transfer module is installed on each of the computing devices (201) and includes a data transport layer (202) which is independent of an existing file system on each of the computing devices. The data transport layer (202) serves as an intermediate container for data to be transferred. The data transfer module comprises a user interface which is operable on a source computing device (201) to display a representation of data to be transferred and to detect a user input instructing the source computing device (201) to transfer the data to a target computing device (201). The user interface is also operable on a target computing device (201) to display a representation of

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Title: User access control based on a graphical signature Patent No: 2014/04868 Applicant: Barclays Bank PLC Abstract: A user inputs a pattern consisting of a plurality of lines. The lines are classified by relative length, overall direction and degree of curvature. Where a line is started from a new position, the direction from the previous starting point is taken into account. The series of lines is then serialised into a key value, which may then be used to decrypt data stored on a device. This enables data to be securely stored since the key is supplied by the user at runtime and is not itself stored on the device. Image:

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Title: System and method for synchronized interactive layers for media broadcast Patent No: 2014/04168 Applicant: NEWROW, INC. Abstract: A system and method for broadcasting to a plurality of client side devices over a network, such as the Internet, using visual layers for assembly in a media broadcast. In response to receiving input for simulating the media broadcast defined by content objects and arrangement of each layer in the simulation, transmitting the content objects for each of a plurality of the layers in a different live stream to each of the client side devices and transmitting design parameters defining the arrangement of the layers in the simulation to each of the client side devices. Each of the client side devices may be adapted to assemble the layers of a media broadcast according to the content objects and design parameters of the transmissions so that the content objects and design of the media broadcast assembled at each of the client side devices substantially matches that of the simulated media broadcast. Image:

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Title: System and method for detecting prepaid internet connection and a charging mechanism for same Patent No: 2014/03048 Applicant: CHIKKA PTE LTD Abstract: A system for detecting and charging for internet connection provided to a computer device, the computer device configured to detect any internet connection available comprising an internet access adjustment facilitator arranged to receive requests for prepaid internet connection access from the computer device; and capable of facilitating the linking of the computer device to a designated prepaid internet account for purposes of charging; wherein upon detection by the software that the internet connection is a prepaid internet connection, access and caching of any Internet content will be chargeable to a designated prepaid internet account from the at least one prepaid internet account; and upon detecting that the internet connection is any other type of internet connection, the computer device caches any Internet content accessed by the user for synchronization with other computer devices in the system linked to the designated prepaid account.

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Title: Protective case for a credit card or similar Patent No: 2014/06730 Applicant: BROLY, Fabien Abstract: A protective case for a credit card or similar, having the shape of a flat envelope, comprising two parallel walls between which a space is formed, intended for accommodating the card (2) to be protected. The protective case comprises at least two parts (3, 4) each comprising one of the two parallel walls, and one of the at least two parts (3, 4) is mounted sliding in the other, and is shaped to accommodate and hold the card (2), and to this end comprises a housing (32) into which a card (2) can slide. The housing (32) comprises laterally a reversible means for clamping the card (2), in order to secure same, and has an opening by which the card (2) can be extracted by sliding, after sliding the part (3, 4) containing the card (2). Image:

Title: Fuel dispensing environment utilizing mobile payment Patent No: 2014/02300 Applicant: GILBARCO S.R.L. Abstract: A mobile payment system for effecting payment for a contemporaneous transaction comprises a payment terminal having a proximity reader configured to detect an identifier associated with a wireless communication device. A central server is in operative communication with 5 the payment terminal and the wireless communication device. At least one database, accessible by the central server,

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Title: Allocation of communication resources Patent No: 2014/06083 Applicant: Nokia Solutions And Networks OY Abstract: The disclosure relates to allocation of resources for wireless communications. An index for a uplink control resource is determined in accordance with a predefined rule. The determining takes into account an index associated with a physical downlink resource and the amount of downlink resources to be mapped on the uplink control resource. Image:

Title: A re-writable electronic label Patent No: 2014/04670 Applicant: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION Abstract: A re-writable electronic label is disclosed. The electronic label includes an antenna configured to receive encrypted signals; a processor configured to interpret the encrypted signals and generate a barcode based thereon; and an electronic-ink display configured to display the generated barcode. The electronic-ink display, the processor, and the antenna are coupled together and may be in the form of a sticker. Image:

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Title: Methods and devices for uplink diversity transmission Patent No: 2012/01120 Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON Abstract: Methods and devices are provided wherein a user equipment transmits using at least two uplink transmit antennas and receives a set of control signals in the downlink direction from a cellular network. The user equipment estimates a received signal quality for each control signal in said set of control signals and determines, based on said received signal quality, which control signals that have been reliably received. The user equipment derives one or more parameters related to the uplink transmit diversity operation using a subset of control signals from the set of control signals, said subset only including control signals determined as reliably received; and transmits in the uplink direction applying the derived one or more parameters to control the uplink transmit diversity operation. The accuracy of the transmit diversity parameter values derived/set by the UE can be improved. This will enhance the performance of the uplink transmit diversity and will also reduce interference to the neighbour cells.

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