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20090089176 | MODULAR ELECTRONIC WALLET - A computer program is provided that causes a computer to enable a user to make an electronic payment via a communication network. A user is authenticated to a server computer. The computer retrieves identification information stored in a memory region of the computer, and transmits the identification information to a server computer via the communication network. In addition, the computer displays a personal-finance toolbar on a portion of the display screen, and the computer receives from the server computer, via the communication network, financial information of at least one financial account corresponding to the user. The computer displays, on the tool bar, at least some of the financial information received from the server computer. The computer concurrently displays on the display screen the tool bar and a Web page of a Web site, which is a purchase page on which the user may input purchase information. The computer automatically inputs the purchase information to the purchase page in response to activation of an icon on the toolbar, wherein the computer obtains the purchase information from at least one memory region of the computer. | 04-02-2009 |
20100153269 | SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INTERFACING A MULTI-CARD RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) DEVICE WITH A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - An interface for a mobile communication device is provided, including at least one memory unit configured to store read/write data associated with transaction accounts, at least one user interface software application, and at least one contactless communication protocol application. A radio frequency identifier unit having an antenna communicates with a radio frequency identifier reader through a contactless transaction account communications channel distinct from a mobile communications channel of the mobile communication device. An input/output interface unit communicates with a corresponding input/output interface unit of the mobile communication device and provide access to and control of the at least one memory unit and the radio frequency identifier unit by a processor of the mobile communication device. | 06-17-2010 |
20130304637 | FRAUD CONTROL INTEGRATED FORM FILLING TOOL - A system and method for fraud prevention is provided. This system and method may comprise a form filing application. Form filling application may comprise enhanced authorization data capture capabilities. A system for transmitting an authorization request and a request for fraud services to a transaction account issuer is disclosed. The transaction account issuer may combine the authorization request and request for fraud services with additional enhanced authorization data to create an authorization response. | 11-14-2013 |
20130346314 | DYNAMIC SECURITY CODE PUSH - A system and method for fraud prevention is provided. This system and method may comprise a web browser having form filing capabilities. This system may interact with a financial institution to request and receive a dynamic security code to be used in merchant checkout page to complete a transaction. | 12-26-2013 |
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20110053611 | System and method for performing non-commercial messaging - Methods and Systems are provided for forwarding location dependent messages from a first user's mobile device over a wireless communication network to a second user's mobile device, via a central server. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055321 | System and method for facilitating a social networking service via proximity based messaging - A system and method is provided for facilitating a social networking service via proximity based messaging. Users fill out a profile with a service or opt into a mobile dating service in partnership with an existing dating site. Messages are delivered to users based on a compatibility score and the users geographic proximity to another user. In one embodiment, users are pre-analyzed and given a score. The scores are saved on the users mobile devices and compared in real time. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055337 | System and method for communicating among a plurality of users over a wireless communication network using location based messaging - A system and method is provided to alert users if another user has entered within a prescribed geographic region selected by the user. According to a method embodiment, a method for communicating among a plurality of users over a wireless communication network using location based messaging comprises: receiving at a central server a location based message from a user, said message including prescribed geographic region information, extracting the prescribed geographic region information from the location based message at the central server; determining at the central server whether another user has entered a prescribed geographic region corresponding to said prescribed geographic information included in said location based message, and transmitting an alert message from the central server to the mobile device of the user sending said location based message, alerting the user that another user has entered the prescribed geographic region. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055338 | System and method for distributing messages from users in a private network for public distribution to other users - Systems and methods are provided for distributing messages from registered users in a private network for public distribution over a general broadcast network to other registered users in the private network. Users can distribute messages that are made part of a public network. The messages are made available for delivery to people within a registered network of users. The types of messages received by users will be dictated by their preferences, and what a managing entity knows about those users. In one embodiment, the users sending messages can categorize the messages they send as belonging to a certain message category so as to increase the helpfulness and relevance to message recipients. In another embodiment, the users can search public domain messages for outstanding messages that are relevant to them and “pull” those messages down from the central server. | 03-03-2011 |
20120144282 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CUSTOMIZED DIGITAL IMAGE - There are provided methods and systems for providing viewers of a digital image with information about identifiable and scenes within the image. In an embodiment, digital images, uploaded to a host website, are customized through the incorporation of some number of selectable informational links and other text based information to provide viewers of the image real-time access to social and advertising related information regarding certain identifiable objects and scenes in the image. The selectable information links are incorporated within and around the digital image in a process referred to herein as image tagging. | 06-07-2012 |
20130079038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION DEPENDENT MESSAGING - Methods and Systems are provided for forwarding location dependent messages from a first user's mobile device over a wireless communication network to a second user's mobile device, via a central server. | 03-28-2013 |
20150189470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING NON-COMMERCIAL MESSAGING - Methods and systems are provided for forwarding location dependent messages from a first user's mobile device over a wireless communication network to a second user's mobile device, via a central server. | 07-02-2015 |
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20090076664 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PALLET TRUCK - A control system for controlling motion of a pallet truck vehicle includes three modes of operation for controlling coasting of the vehicle. In a first, constant pressure mode, the vehicle coasts for as long as an activation button is depressed. In a second, time controlled mode, the vehicle coasts for a predetermined period of time. In the third, distance controlled mode, the vehicle coasts for a predetermined distance. Each of these functions can be activated from a remote location using a remote activation device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090265059 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - An industrial vehicle has a controller connected to a plurality of sensors for accumulating information related to operation of the vehicle. The controller employs that information in governing further vehicle operation to reduce the likelihood of damage to the vehicle or a load being transported. The information also is analyzed to determine how efficiently the industrial vehicle and its operator are performing in relation to performance benchmarks for the vehicle and in comparison to other industrial vehicles. Performance of the industrial vehicle can be limited to conserve battery power and restrict recharging the battery to off-peak hours of an electrical utility. When the sensors detect a malfunction of the industrial vehicle, a fault code is produced. A service technician can use that fault code to automatically access service manuals stored in the computer system of the vehicle and obtain information for diagnosing and correcting the malfunction. | 10-22-2009 |
20110209949 | Energy Storage on an Elevated Platform and Transfer Method - A lift truck includes a secondary rechargeable energy storage device on a vertically movable platform that is separate from a primary rechargeable energy storage device on the lift truck's main tractor unit without the use of wires or hoses for transfer of power or controls between the main tractor unit and the platform. The quantity of energy stored in the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is sufficient to power platform electrical loads for a predetermined amount of time until the platform is lowered. When the platform is lowered, the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is recharged by the primary energy storage device. | 09-01-2011 |
20110258838 | METHOD OF ALLOCATING BATTERIES FOR USE ON SPECIFIC INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES IN A FLEET - A plurality of rechargeable and removable batteries are allocated to a plurality of industrial vehicles based on the power delivery capability of each battery and the intensity level at which each vehicle is operated. One of a plurality of ratings is assigned to each industrial vehicle, wherein a rating denotes an operating intensity level. The actual capacity of each battery is measured. A given battery is installed on a particular industrial vehicle in response to the relationship between the rating assigned to that industrial vehicle and the actual capacity of the given battery. Batteries with greater actual capacity are installed on industrial vehicles that are used more intensively. When a battery ages and its actual capacity diminishes, that battery is installed on less intensively used industrial vehicles. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260735 | METHOD FOR DETECTING BATTERY CABLE DETERIORATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - Deterioration of a cable, that connects a battery to an industrial vehicle, is detected by an electronic controller. An electrical parameter, such as voltage, is measured proximate to a connection of the cable to the battery, thereby producing a first measurement. The same electrical parameter also is measured proximate to a connection of the cable to the industrial vehicle, thereby producing a second measurement. The first and second measurements are received at the electronic controller which uses those measurements to produce an indication of deterioration of the cable. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264316 | CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE BASED ON BATTERY WEIGHT - Operation of an industrial vehicle, such as one that lifts and transports loads, is controlled based on the weight of a removable battery. A control method involves reading a battery weight value from an electronic memory attached to a battery. That battery weight value is compared to a specified battery weight value for the industrial vehicle. The operation of the industrial vehicle is restricted to less than the normal operating characteristics when the battery weight value is less than the specified battery weight value. For example, the height to which a load can be raised is limited or the speed at which the industrial vehicle is limited when a battery installed on the industrial vehicle weighs less than the specified battery weight for effectively counterbalancing a load. | 10-27-2011 |
20120145485 | Energy Storage on an Elevated Platform and Transfer Method - A lift truck includes a secondary rechargeable energy storage device on a vertically movable platform that is separate from a primary rechargeable energy storage device on the lift truck's main tractor unit. Wires or hoses for transfer of power or controls between the main tractor unit and the platform are reduced or eliminated. The quantity of energy stored in the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is sufficient to power platform electrical loads for a predetermined amount of time until the platform is lowered. When the platform is lowered, the secondary rechargeable energy storage device is recharged by the primary energy storage device. | 06-14-2012 |
20120235100 | Dynamic Vibration Control Systems and Methods for Industrial Lift Trucks - A lift truck includes systems and methods for improved vibration control. Vibration control features reduce or eliminate motion of the truck in one or more of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Some embodiments may include, alone or in combination with the vibration control, stability control to further stabilize the motion of the truck. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239224 | INTEGRATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE INTO AN ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A control system operates an industrial vehicle that includes a propulsion drive system and a guidance and navigation system operatively connected to the propulsion drive system to control motion of the industrial vehicle along a path, in an unmanned, autonomous mode. A wireless communicator transmits vehicle operational data to an asset management computer located remotely from the industrial vehicle, and receives commands from the asset management computer for remotely controlling operation of the industrial vehicle. For example, when the vehicle encounters an obstacle in the path a message indicating that event is sent to the asset management computer where a human operator can send a command which instructs the industrial vehicle how to avoid the obstacle. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239243 | SYSTEM FOR ACCESSING INFORMATION FOR MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - A database, contained in a computer system onboard the industrial vehicle, stores repair information and as built information about the specific optional features incorporated into that particular industrial vehicle. For example, the database contains one or more of a repair manual, a parts manual, an operating manual, and service bulletins. Upon occurrence of an operating problem, the industrial vehicle generates a fault code designating the operating problem. The computer system uses the fault code to access the database and obtain the as built information and the repair information associated with the operating problem. The repair information may describe a process for diagnosing a cause of the operating problem, a process for identifying a defective component, and a process for replacing the defective component. The computer system also may place an order for a replacement component. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239259 | Dynamic Stability Control Systems and Methods for Industrial Lift Trucks - A lift truck includes systems and methods for improved stability control. Stability control features reduce or eliminate motion of the truck in one or more of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Some embodiments may include, alone or in combination with the stability control, vibration control to further stabilize the motion of the truck. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239261 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE TO CARRY A FRAGILE LOAD - An industrial vehicle carries loads on which indicators have been placed. A method for controlling the industrial vehicle involves electronically reading a given indicator on a load being carried by the industrial vehicle to obtain a load identifier. Then, employing the load identifier to obtain data from a database, wherein that data indicates whether the load being carried requires delicate handling. In response to the data obtained from a database, restricting operation of the industrial vehicle to provide delicate handling of the load. Restricting the operation may include one or more of limiting a travel speed or acceleration of the industrial vehicle to less than a predefined level, and limiting a speed at which the load being carried is raised and lowered to less than a predetermined level. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245765 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING OPERATION OF AN INDSUTRIAL VEHICLE IN RESTRICTED AREAS - Operation of an industrial vehicle is controlled based on the location of that vehicle at a facility. The control method includes storing, in a memory device onboard the industrial vehicle, a definition of a first area in a facility. Radio signals are transmitted to the industrial vehicle from at least three transmitters, and for each radio signal, determining a propagation time from the transmitter to the industrial vehicle. A location of the industrial vehicle is derived from the propagation times of the radio signals, and the location is employed to determine when the industrial vehicle is within the first area. Operation of the industrial vehicle is altered in response to the industrial vehicle being within the first area. For example, the industrial vehicle may be disabled, its maximum travel speed limited or an alert is sent to the operator, when the industrial vehicle is within the first area. | 09-27-2012 |
20130190963 | System and Method for Gathering Video Data Related to Operation of an Autonomous Industrial Vehicle - As an autonomously guided industrial vehicle travels through a facility images of the adjacent environment are acquired, by either a still camera or a video camera. An image file containing a plurality of the images is stored onboard the vehicle. During that travel, the location of the vehicle is determined. Upon occurrence of a predefined incident, such as encountering an obstacle or impacting an object, an incident message is transmitted wirelessly from the vehicle to a remote management computer. The incident message contains an indication of the type of incident, an indication of a location of the vehicle, and the plurality of the images. The remote management computer responds to the incident message by providing a notification about the incident to one or more persons. The contents of the incident message enables the person notified to take corrective action. | 07-25-2013 |
20130219742 | Method And Apparatus For Removing And Preventing Lens Surface Contamination On A Vehicle Lens - A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and an optical device mounted on the vehicle frame. A first temperature sensor senses ambient air temperature surrounding the vehicle frame, a second temperature sensor senses a temperature of a lens of the optical device, and a humidity sensor senses moisture content of air proximal to the lens. An exhaust directs gas at the lens in response to the sensed ambient air temperature, the sensed lens temperature, and the sensed moisture content. | 08-29-2013 |
20140277871 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING AN INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK WITHIN DEFINED BOUNDS - Systems and methods maintain a lift truck within defined bounds. A controller analyzes actual and/or predicted lift truck behavior, and based on the analyzed lift truck behavior, the controller control at least one lift truck performance parameter. The performance parameter is controlled to maintain the lift truck center of gravity within a stability map, the stability map to define a three-dimensional range of center of gravity positions that maintains lift truck stability. The performance parameter is also controlled to maintain an intended path of the lift truck within an allowable deviation map, the allowable deviation map defining a two-dimensional envelope of allowable lift truck travel deviation from the intended path of the lift truck. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100006377 | PALLET COUNTER FOR LIFT TRUCK - A method for counting the pallets or loads moved by a lift truck using internal sensors is disclosed. The lift truck includes a weight sensor for weighing a load, a height sensor, for measuring a height of the forks, and a distance sensor for determining whether the vehicle has moved. When the data from each of these sensors exceeds a corresponding minimum value, a vehicle control system increments a pallet counter. A count of the number of pallets moved is therefore maintained without the need for tracking specific pallets of for adding expensive components and devices. | 01-14-2010 |
20100097029 | Energy Storage Module For Load Leveling In Lift Truck Or Other Electrical Vehicle - An energy storage module for use in an electric vehicle, such as a lift truck, is disclosed. The energy storage module includes a bank of super capacitors or ultra-capacitors which are connected between the battery and the load. In operation, the energy storage module charges the capacitors, and uses the charged capacitors to level the load on the battery, limiting spikes in current draw, and assuring a substantially smooth discharge profile, wherein the battery discharge is substantially steady state. The energy storage module further includes sensors for determining when the battery and load are connected. | 04-22-2010 |
20100250073 | System And Method For Dynamically Maintaining The Stability Of A Material Handling Vehicle Having A Vertical Lift - A system and method that maintains the dynamic stability of a material handling vehicle having a vertical lift. The method allows static vehicle properties, such as vehicle weight, wheelbase length, and wheel configuration, and dynamic operating parameters, such as vehicle velocity, floor grade, lift position, and load weight, to be accounted for when maintaining the dynamic stability of a moving material handling vehicle. The method may include calculating and predicting center-of-gravity parameters, wheel loads, and projected force vectors multiple times a second and adjusting vehicle operating parameters in response thereto to maintain vehicle stability. | 09-30-2010 |
20110162447 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE - Wear of a pump is estimated using a process that involves operating the pump to drive a hydraulic actuator that moves a member. The actual speed of the member is determined and the speed of the pump is sensed. Pressure of fluid conveyed from the pump to the hydraulic actuator also is sensed. A predicted speed of the member is calculated based on the speed of the pump and the pressure of the fluid. The predicted speed is compared to the actual speed and the result is employed to provide an indication of a degree of wear of the pump. The difference between the predicted speed and the actual speed increases as the pump wear increases. | 07-07-2011 |