Heat pipe cooler for differential assembly

The present invention is directed to an apparatus to regulate and control the temperature of a differential axle assembly. A heat pipe is inserted though the axle housing with a portion submersed in axle lubricant. Cooling fins are preferably disposed on the heat pipe both in the submersed region of the heat pipe and a portion external the housing. The heat pipe is preferably secured to and substantially accommodated by a removable cover plate which is in turn secured to the housing. The heat pipe includes an evaporative working fluid to promote heat transfer between the lubricant and external environment.

Adjustable flange device for cover member in drive axle assembly

A drive axle assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a support beam member, a differential assembly module secured to the support beam member and a cover member fastened to the support beam member to cover at least a portion the differential assembly module. The cover member includes two spaced access openings with adjustable sealing flange devices for sealing an interior cavity within the cover member between the access openings and corresponding axle shaft members. The sealing flange device is positionally adjustable relative to the cover member. A method for adjusting position of the sealing flange device relative to the cover member comprises the steps of securing the cover member to the axle support member, mounting the sealing flange device to the cover member, adjusting the position of the sealing flange device relative to the cover member and securing the sealing flange device to the cover member.

Heat pipe cooler for differential assembly

The present invention is directed to an apparatus to regulate and control the temperature of a differential axle assembly. A heat pipe is inserted though the axle housing with a portion submersed in a reservoir portion of the axle lubricant. Cooling fins are preferably disposed on the heat pipe both in the submersed region of the heat pipe and a portion external the housing. A temperatures sensitive valve provided to inhibit flow of the axle lubricant between a reservoir and the remaining portion of the axle housing.

Rigid drive axle assembly for motor vehicles

A rigid drive axle assembly for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member having a substantially flat, enlarged central section and two opposite arm sections axially outwardly extending from the central section, a differential assembly secured to the flat central section of the support beam member, and two opposite axle shaft members outwardly extending from the differential assembly and rotatably supported by the arm sections in a spaced relationship with respect to the central section of the support beam member. The differential assembly includes a differential carrier frame member fastened to the central section of the support beam member, and provided for rotatably supporting a differential case and a drive pinion. The differential assembly is enclosed into a housing formed by a rear cover and a front cover secured to opposite surfaces of the central section of the support beam member. The rear cover incorporates two throughholes provided with self-centering seals.

Drive axle for motor vehicles and method for assembling the same

A drive axle assembly for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member having a substantially flat, enlarged central plate section and two opposite arm sections, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section and enclosed into a housing formed by a rear cover and a front cover secured to opposite surfaces of the central plate section. A method for assembling the drive axle assembly comprises the steps of securing the front cover to a front mounting surface of the support beam member, fastening the differential assembly module to the central plate section of the support beam member, and fastening the rear cover to the rear mounting surface of the support beam member.

Method for verifying predetermined bearing preload of differential assembly module

A rigid drive axle assembly includes a support beam member having a substantially flat central plate section, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section through at least two threaded studs extending from the central plate section. The differential assembly module includes a differential carrier frame member having two bearing hubs receiving differential bearings. A method for verifying a predetermined bearing preload of the differential assembly module comprises the steps of preloading the differential bearings to the predetermined bearing preload, inserting mounting bores in the bearing hubs of the frame member onto the mounting studs, and determining that the differential bearings are properly preloaded if the mounting studs are received in the mounting bores in the differential carrier frame member without substantial resistance, or determining that the differential bearings are not properly preloaded if the mounting studs may not be received in the mounting ...

Method for Play of a Lottery Ticket-Based Internet Game

A method is provided for implementing a ticket-based Internet lottery game wherein winning plays of the Internet games are validated and redeemed through a lottery authority's existing validation and redemption system for on-line lottery tickets. Lottery tickets are provided for players, with the lottery tickets having a code that enables a player to access a designated web site and play an Internet game having a prize structure. The code is validated against a database and, for winning plays of the Internet game, a virtual bet is generated and transferred to the on-line lottery ticket validation system. Virtual drawings are periodically conducted within the on-line lottery ticket validation system in order to load win files corresponding to winning plays of the Internet game into the on-line lottery ticket winners database. The winning players are instructed as to a time after the virtual drawing when they can redeem their prize.

Method for Implementing a Digital Gate Enabled Multi-Player Lottery Game

A method is provided for implementing a Digital Gate-based, multi-player lottery game by providing lottery tickets for players that may include a first game component with a first prize structure and an entry into a multi-player network wherein a plurality of players combine their respective entries to complete a multi-player game, such as a puzzle. Upon successful conclusion of the multi-player game, the players are awarded a prize separate from the first prize structure. A code is provided on the lottery ticket that enables the player to access a designated Internet website and place their entry into at least one of a plurality of ongoing multi-player games with other players. Respective validation files associated with the lottery ticket codes are updated to reflect prizes won in the multi-player games, wherein players may present the lottery ticket and assigned code if required for redemption in the multi-player game.

STRAIN RELIEF DEVICES FOR COMMUNICATION CONNECTORS

The present disclosure relates to strain relief devices for communication connectors. The strain relief devices are configured to couple to the communication connectors via existing fastener components (e.g., screw receivers), and support optic fiber and/or other cables that extend from the communication connectors at a desired position. The strain relief devices prevent the cables from being damaged by a lack of sufficient support during installation, removal, use, repair, and/or transport. 1. A strain relief device for a communication connector , comprising:a base portion, a cable receiving portion, and an arm portion extending between the base portion and the cable receiving portion;wherein the base portion is configured to couple with the communication connector via a first fastener;wherein the cable receiving portion is positioned at least an inch away from the communication connector when the base portion is coupled to the communication connector via the first fastener;wherein the cable receiving portion is sized and dimensioned to receive a set of cables extending from a first side of the communication connector, andwherein the set of cables extends through an insert of the communication connector.2. The strain relief device of claim 1 , wherein the base portion comprises a first fastener component that aligns with a second fastener component of the communication connector claim 1 , and wherein each of the first and second fastener components is sized and dimensioned to mate with the first fastener.3. The strain relief device of claim 1 , wherein the set of cables comprises at least one of fiber optic cables claim 1 , data cables claim 1 , and power cables.4. The strain relief device of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener is a screw claim 1 , and wherein the strain relief device remains attached to the communication connector when the communication connector is transported or removed from a rack tray.5. The strain relief device of claim 1 , wherein the cable ...

Enhanced security instant tickets via homogeneous utilization of the backing for variable indicia inks or dyes

A security-enhanced document including a substrate, variable indica applied to an area of a first side of the substrate, a scratch-off-coating applied over the variable indicia to maintain the variable indicia unreadable until the scratch-off-coating is removed by being scratched off, and digital imaging applied to an area of a reverse side of the substrate from the variable indicia, wherein the digital imaging applied to the area of the reverse side of the substrate includes the same materials as the variable indicia, is uniformly spread over the area of the reverse side of the substrate, and such that the digital imaging overlaps at least 50% of the variable indica applied to the area of the first side of the substrate, such that the variable indicia exhibits an insufficient signal-to-noise ratio relative to the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital imaging on the reverse side of the substrate so that the variable indicia cannot be discerned so long as the scratch-off-coating remains intact.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AUDITABLE SECURE SEEDS FROM REAL-WORLD DATA

An interface receives a first digital signature of real-world data. A memory stores the first digital signature as seed data. The interface receives a second digital signature of real-world data. The memory stores the second digital signature as seed data. A processor generates first draw seed based, at least in part, on the seed data. The processor generates a first draw result based upon the first draw seed and a drawing algorithm. The interface receives a second draw result from a remote entity, the second draw result based, at least in part, on the first digital signature and the second digital signature. The processor determines whether the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement. Upon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement, the interface communicates at least one of the first draw result and the second draw result. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:an interface operable to receive a first digital signature of real-world data;a memory operable to store the first digital signature as first seed data;the interface further operable to receive a second digital signature of real-world data;the memory further operable to store the second digital signature as second seed data; generate a first draw seed based, at least in part, on the first seed data and the second seed data and the first seed data and the second seed data are identical; and', 'generate a first draw result based upon the first draw seed and a drawing algorithm;, 'a processor operable tothe interface further operable to receive a second draw result from a remote entity, the second draw result based, at least in part, on the first digital signature and the second digital signature; andthe processor further operable to determine whether the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein upon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in ...

System and Method for Providing Auditable Secure Seeds to Random Number Generators Across Multiple Entities

A processor generates a first seed, wherein the first seed is a random number. The processor generates, a digital signature of the first seed. An interface communicates digital signature of the first seed to a first remote entity. The interface receives a digital signature of a second seed. After communicating the digital signature of the first seed to the first remote entity, the interface receives the second seed from the first remote entity. After receiving the digital signature of the second seed, the interface communicates the first seed to the first remote entity. The processor determines, using the digital signature of the second seed and the second seed, whether the second seed is valid. Upon a determination that the second seed is valid, the processor combines the first seed and the second seed to form a drawing seed. The processor generates a first draw result using the drawing seed and a drawing algorithm. The interface receives a second draw result from the first remote entity. The processor compares the first draw result and the second draw result. The processor communicates the draw results upon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement.

System and Method for Generating Auditable Secure Seeds from Real-World Data

An interface receives a first digital signature of real-world data. A memory stores the first digital signature as seed data. The interface receives a second digital signature of real-world data. The memory stores the second digital signature as seed data. A processor generates first draw seed based, at least in part, on the seed data. The processor generates a first draw result based upon the first draw seed and a drawing algorithm. The interface receives a second draw result from a remote entity, the second draw result based, at least in part, on the first digital signature and the second digital signature. The processor determines whether the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement. Upon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement, the interface communicates at least one of the first draw result and the second draw result. 1. A system , comprising:an interface operable to receive a first digital signature of real-world data;a memory operable to store the first digital signature as seed data;the interface further operable to receive a second digital signature of real-world data;the memory further operable to store the second digital signature as seed data; generate first draw seed based, at least in part, on the seed data; and', 'generate a first draw result based upon the first draw seed and a drawing algorithm;, 'a processor operable tothe interface further operable to receive a second draw result from a remote entity, the second draw result based, at least in part, on the first digital signature and the second digital signature;the processor further operable to determine whether the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement; andupon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement, the interface further operable to communicate at least one of the first draw result and the second draw result.2. The claim 1 , system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Supplemental transmission assembly

A supplemental transmission assembly including a dual-clutch assembly, a first supplemental input shaft, a second supplemental input shaft, and two independent sets of gears. The supplemental transmission assembly couples to the primary vehicle transmission, receiving rotational energy from the primary transmission output shaft of the primary vehicle transmission. By including a plurality of gears in two independent sets, the supplemental transmission assembly allows the vehicle to smoothly progress through the gears when accelerating or decelerating, providing smooth operation and the maximum fuel efficiency for the vehicle. In addition, the supplemental transmission assembly limits the load on the engine by limiting engine RPMs to less than approximately 2500 RPMs via a computer-controlled engine management system, while progressing through gears quickly and efficiently. Accordingly, the supplemental transmission assembly improves engine and fuel efficiency by providing an intermediary assembly between the primary vehicle transmission and the drive wheels.

External hydraulic pump for motor vehicle transmission

This invention pertains to a motor vehicle having a standard drive train including an engine, a torque converter and a transmission, in which the hydraulic fluid required for proper operation of the torque converter and transmission is supplied by an externally mounted, electrically operated pump, with associated fluid storage tank and heat exchanger and requisite fluid circuitry. The torque converter may be offset from the central axis of the engine and transmission, and driven in the offset position by mechanical means, such as a chain or gearing.

Contact apparatus for fluids and method of using this apparatus

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing debit or credit card interchange system. A BIN is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's credit or debit card interchange, the BIN associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The lottery BIN and data blob are into the merchant's existing credit or debit card activation barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange, At a processor within the interchange, the unique lottery BIN is flagged to initiate special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site, wherein the lottery data blob is processed outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

Method for play of a lottery ticket-based internet game

A method is provided for implementing a ticket-based Internet lottery game wherein winning plays of the Internet games are validated and redeemed through a lottery authority's existing validation and redemption system for on-line lottery tickets. Lottery tickets are provided for players, with the lottery tickets having a code that enables a player to access a designated web site and play an Internet game having a prize structure. The code is validated against a database and, for winning plays of the Internet game, a virtual bet is generated and transferred to the on-line lottery ticket validation system. Virtual drawings are periodically conducted within the on¬ line lottery ticket validation system in order to load win files corresponding to winning plays of the Internet game into the on-line lottery ticket winners database. The winning players are instructed as to a time after the virtual drawing when they can redeem their prize through the on-line lottery ticket redemption process by presenting the lottery ticket and code.

Logistics methods for portable, mobile processing of lottery and contest tickets

A method for portable Iottery ticket sales and redemptions by mobile vendors is provided wherein the vendor have an existing credit or debit card processing interchange. The vendor is provided with a portable local processor having a memory, and with a local printer connected to the local processor. The local processor is in wireless communication with a network. A bank identification number (BIN) is assigned to iottery tickets so!d or redeemed by the vendor that is unique to Iottery tickets in the vendor's existing credit or debit card processing interchange. The unique Iottery BIN is also associated with a Iottery data blob provided on the Iottery ticket. The BIN and Iottery data blob are entered into the vendor's existing credit or debit card barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the iottery data to a Iottery central site via the interchange, wherein a processor within the interchange recognizes the unique Iottery BIN and initiates special routing to and further processing of the Iottery data at the Iottery central site outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

System and method for implementing internet-based games wherein a plurality of different games share a common prize structure

A system and computer implemented method for conducting play of Internet-based lottery games includes providing players with a plurality of different Internet-based lottery games playable on an Internet enabled device in communication with an Internet game site, wherein the games have different game themes and mechanics of play by the player. A selection is accepted from a player for play of a particular one of the Internet-based lottery games. The plurality of different Internet-based games are linked to a common predetermined prize structure associated with a defined set of data files loaded in a secure game outcome generator such that the data files determine the outcome and prize structure of a defined number of game plays regardless of the particular game selected for play by the player from the plurality of different games.

Method and associated lottery game card/ticket for play of multiple game components

A method is provided for implementing a Digital Gate enabled lottery game wherein players are offered the chance to increase the prize value of a ticket by linking subsequently purchased tickets in a chain. Lottery tickets are provided for players, wherein each lottery ticket includes a unique validation code and play of the game enabled by the lottery ticket may result in a prize within a given prize structure. For winning plays of one of the lottery tickets, consumers are provided an option to redeem the ticket for the prize or to register and designate the winning lottery ticket as part of a chain. The player may enhance the prize associated with the first ticket in the chain by subsequent registration of an additional lottery ticket wherein, upon being registered, the additionally registered tickets in the chain may or may-not be individually redeemed. In the event that the first additional ticket in a chain enhances the prize of the original ticket, the consumer is provided with the option to redeem the original ticket for the enhanced prize or to register additional lottery tickets in a chain. The Digital Gate enabled games also provide for calculating the Expected Value (EV) of games with dynamic prize values.

Method for verifying the age or location of a player before initiating play of an internet-based game

A method for verifying the age or location of a player of an Internet-based lottery game entails providing lottery tickets for purchase by players at an authorized retail location, the lottery tickets having a game authorization code that is entered by the initiate play of the Internet-based lottery game on an internet enabled device. The age of the player is verified at the retail location and a separate verification password is entered via a terminal that is in communication with to the lottery system central computer, with the password linked to the game authorization code. Upon initiating play of the game via a web site, the player enters the verification password separately from the game authorization code. An Internet game server communicates with the lottery system central computer to ensure that the entered verification password corresponds to the linked verification password prior to permitting play of the Internet-based lottery game.

Drive axle for motor vehicles and method for assembling the same

A drive axle assembly for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member having a substantially flat, enlarged central plate section and two opposite arm sections, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section and enclosed into a housing formed by a rear cover and a front cover secured to opposite surfaces of the central plate section. A method for assembling the drive axle assembly comprises the steps of securing the front cover to a front mounting surface of the support beam member, fastening the differential assembly module to the central plate section of the support beam member, and fastening the rear cover to the rear mounting surface of the support beam member.

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing debit or credit card interchange system. A BIN is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's credit or debit card interchange, the BIN associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The lottery BIN and data blob are into the merchant's existing credit or debit card activation barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange, At a processor within the interchange, the unique lottery BIN is flagged to initiate special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site, wherein the lottery data blob is processed outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

System for implementing internet-based games with a core platform, game modules, and protected game outcome generator

An internet gaming system includes a core platform, and a vertical extension functionality configured with the core platform and having a first application programming interface. A plurality of game specific modules are provided with a hardware and software configuration to conduct different respective Internet-based games with players via an Internet lottery site, with each game specific module including a dedicated second application programming interface. Input/output data between the core platform and the game specific modules occurs only through the first and second application programming interfaces. A secure game outcome generator has a hardware and software configuration to determine a game outcome for each game played via the system and is linked to the core platform via a secure interface with the vertical extension.

Methods for imaging on the sides of stacked printed documents

A method is provided for enhancing the integrity of a stack of substrates, such as lottery tickets, and includes forming a mark on a flat front or rear face of the substrates. The marks are formed adjacent to an edge of the substrates such that the mark bleeds into the substrate. The length and relative position of the marks along the edge are defined so that the marks are a component of a recognizable predefined image. The substrates are compiled adjacent to one another to form a stack of substrates. The individual substrates are compiled into the stack such that the marks align to form the predefined image that is visible from a side of the stack.

Axle arrangement for motor vehicle has integrally constructed bearing support and tuning wheel element with annular bearing support fixed on axle shaft and installed adjacent to bearing assembly to limit its axial movement

The axle arrangement has an integrally constructed bearing support and tuning wheel element(20) with an annular bearing support fixed on the axle shaft(7) and installed in the co-axial direction and adjacent to the bearing assembly to limit its axial movement. The bearing support has an outer cylindrical face and an inner cylindrical face through which extends the axle shaft. An annular tuning wheel is mounted concentrically around the bearing support on its outer face, and has alternating areas of magnetic permeability on its outer face spaced apart in the circumferential direction.

A method for optically decoding a debit or credit card

A method for collecting and transmitting information desired for a commercial transaction from a debit or credit card uses a processor configured with optical character recognition (OCR) capability. At least one optica! image of the debit or credit card is collected by the processor. The edges of the card are algorithmically defined from the collected image. Predefined offsets are applied to the algorithmically defined edges of the debit or credit card to algorithmically locate an area in the collected image having the desired transactional data. The transactional data within the located area is encoded and transmitted for further processing of the commercial transaction.

A system for implementing internet-based games with a core platform, game modules, and protected game outcome generator

An internet gaming system includes a core platform, and a vertical extension functionality configured with the core platform and having a first application programming interface. A plurality of game specific modules are provided with a hardware and software configuration to conduct different respective Internet-based games with players via an Internet lottery site, with each game specific module including a dedicated second application programming interface. Input/output data between the core platform and the game specific modules occurs only through the first and second application programming interfaces, A secure game outcome generator has a hardware and software configuration to determine a game outcome for each game played via the system and is linked to the core platform via a secure interface with the vertical extension.

A system for implementing internet-based games with a core platform, game modules, and protected game outcome generator

An internet gaming system includes a core platform, and a vertical extension functionality configured with the core platform and having a first application programming interface. A plurality of game specific modules are provided with a hardware and software configuration to conduct different respective Internet-based games with players via an Internet lottery site, with each game specific module including a dedicated second application programming interface. Input/output data between the core platform and the game specific modules occurs only through the first and second application programming interfaces, A secure game outcome generator has a hardware and software configuration to determine a game outcome for each game played via the system and is linked to the core platform via a secure interface with the vertical extension.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method and associated substrate provide for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate that is formed with at least one scratch-off area and a background area surrounding the scratch- off area. A scratch-off coating is applied to the scratch-off area. A visually distinguishable design is applied over the scratch-off coating and onto the background area. Attempts to lift and replace/reapply the SOC results in misregistered {i.e., misaligned) portions of the design, thereby providing a visual indication of attempts to remove and reapply or tamper with the scratch-off coating.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method (and associated substrate) is provided for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate having a scratch-off area. A scratch-off coating is applied over the scratch-off area. An overcoat material is applied over the scratch-off coating. The overcoat material is formulated with a reactant that reacts with chemicals used in assisted mechanical lift attempts and produces a visual indication of the use of such chemicals in an attempt to tamper with the SOC to discern images or indicia underlying the SOC.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method and associated substrate provide for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate that is formed with at least one scratch-off area and a background area surrounding the scratch- off area. A scratch-off coating is applied to the scratch-off area. A visually distinguishable design is applied over the scratch-off coating and onto the background area. Attempts to lift and replace/reapply the SOC results in misregistered {i.e., misaligned) portions of the design, thereby providing a visual indication of attempts to remove and reapply or tamper with the scratch-off coating.

Method for implementing a digital gate enabled multi-player lottery game

A method is provided for implementing a Digital Gate-based, multi-player lottery game by providing lottery tickets for players that may include a first game component with a first prize structure and an entry into a multi-player network wherein a plurality of players combine their respective entries to complete a multi- player game, such as a puzzle. Upon successful conclusion of the multi-player game, the players are awarded a prize separate from the first prize structure. A code is provided on the lottery ticket that enables the player to access a designated Internet website and place their entry into at least one of a plurality of ongoing multi- player games with other players. Upon conclusion of the multi-player game, the game is closed to new player entries and the players that participated in the closed game are notified of any prize won in the game. Respective validation files associated with the lottery ticket codes in the lottery authority's validation and redemption system are updated to reflect prizes won in the multi-player games, wherein players may present the lottery ticket and assigned code if required for redemption in the multi-player game. The Digital Gate enabled games of entertainment and/or may be composed of any joint configuration of instant-win games, on-line games, raffle games, and Internet games. Finally, the Digital Gate- based games enable calculating the Expected Value (EV) of games with dynamic prize values.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method (and associated substrate) is provided for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate having at least one scratch-off area. A release layer is applied over the scratch-off area, and a scratch-off coating is applied over the release layer. The release layer is modified to have non-uniform release properties over the scratch-off area such that the scratch-off coating cannot be lifted or removed as a single continuous layer, but underlying indicia or images in the scratch-off area remain visually discernable upon removal of the scratch-off coating in a normal intended removal process, for example by scraping the SOC with a coin, fingernail, and so forth.

A method for optically decoding a debit or credit card

A method for collecting and transmitting information desired for a commercial transaction from a debit or credit card uses a processor configured with optical character recognition (OCR) capability. At least one optica! image of the debit or credit card is collected by the processor. The edges of the card are algorithmically defined from the collected image. Predefined offsets are applied to the algorithmically defined edges of the debit or credit card to algorithmically locate an area in the collected image having the desired transactional data. The transactional data within the located area is encoded and transmitted for further processing of the commercial transaction.

System and method for providing auditable secure seeds to random number generators across multiple entities

A processor generates a first seed, wherein the first seed is a random number. The processor generates, a digital signature of the first seed. An interface communicates digital signature of the first seed to a first remote entity. The interface receives a digital signature of a second seed. After communicating the digital signature of the first seed to the first remote entity, the interface receives the second seed from the first remote entity. After receiving the digital signature of the second seed, the interface communicates the first seed to the first remote entity. The processor determines, using the digital signature of the second seed and the second seed, whether the second seed is valid. Upon a determination that the second seed is valid, the processor combines the first seed and the second seed to form a drawing seed. The processor generates a first draw result using the drawing seed and a drawing algorithm. The interface receives a second draw result from the first remote entity. The processor compares the first draw result and the second draw result. The processor communicates the draw results upon a determination that the first draw result and the second draw result are in agreement.

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing debit or credit card interchange system. A BIN is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's credit or debit card interchange, the BIN associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The lottery BIN and data blob are into the merchant's existing credit or debit card activation barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange. At a processor within the interchange, the unique lottery BIN is flagged to initiate special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site, wherein the lottery data blob is processed outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

System of and method for recovering energy and providing power in a multi-source transmission assembly

Described herein relates to a system of and method for recovering energy and providing power in a multi-source transmission assembly, in which the transmission assembly includes secondary power sources in combination with a primary power source, where the secondary power sources are in reverse rotation with respect to the primary power source, such that energy is recovered during deceleration or the secondary power sources power the vehicle as needed. During the translation of a vehicle employing the transmission assembly, at least one motor may function, as needed, to propel the vehicle forward. During times in which the vehicle may not positively accelerating, at least one of the motors may switch to a generator mode to generate energy to be stored in a vehicle battery. As such, at least one of the motor power sources may recover an amount of energy expended by the vehicle during acceleration.

Security-enhanced instant tickets via homogeneous utilization of ticket backing and variable indicia inks or dyes

A security-enhanced document includes a substrate and variable indicia comprising ink having a signal. The variable indicia is of a specific type and is applied to the substrate using a specific application technique. At least one other printed portion, which is a back of the document, has background ink noise, and the type of ink of the back of the document is of the same type of ink applied to the substrate using the same application technique as the ink of the variable indicia. The document also includes a scratch-off-coating applied over the variable indicia. The document has a signal-to-noise ratio of the ink of the variable indicia relative to the background ink noise of the back of the document that is not appreciable, thereby making the variable indicia unreadable with reference to the back of the document when the scratch-off-coating remains intact.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

Method for integration of closed and open loop debit systems with an internet gaming system

A method for implementing transfer of payments and prize amounts for Internet gaming transactions includes issuing an internet gaming account to a consumer having an open loop sub-account affiliated with a financial institution, and respective wagering and winning sub accounts. The consumer loads the closed loop wagering account from a plurality of sources. Funds are transferred from the wagering account in defined incremental amounts to a lottery Internet service provider's game account for play of lottery games by the consumer via an Internet enabled device. Any transactional fees associated with loading the wagering account are garnered at the time of a respective load to the account and substantially no transactional fees are associated with the individual incremental transfer of funds from the wagering account to the lottery internet service provider's game account.

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing debit or credit card interchange system. A BIN is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's credit or debit card interchange, the BIN associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The lottery BIN and data blob are into the merchant's existing credit or debit card activation barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange. At a processor within the interchange, the unique lottery BIN is flagged to initiate special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site, wherein the lottery data blob is processed outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

Method and associated lottery game card/ticket for play of multiple game components

A method and associated lottery game card/ticket are provided for implementing a ticket-based, multi-component lottery game and includes providing lottery tickets for players, wherein the lottery tickets include a first game component with a first prize structure and at least one additional game component with a separate second prize structure. A first validation code is provided on the lottery ticket that is linked to a first game server for validating and redeeming the first game component of the lottery ticket, A second validation code is provided on the lottery ticket that may be linked to a separate second game server for validating and redeeming the second game component of the lottery ticket. Validation and redemption of the lottery ticket for the first and second game components is enabled by separate redemption acts.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method (and associated substrate) is provided for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate having at least one scratch-off area. A release layer is applied over the scratch-off area, and a scratch-off coating is applied over the release layer. The release layer is modified to have non-uniform release properties over the scratch-off area such that the scratch-off coating cannot be lifted or removed as a single continuous layer, but underlying indicia or images in the scratch-off area remain visually discernable upon removal of the scratch-off coating in a normal intended removal process, for example by scraping the SOC with a coin, fingernail, and so forth.

A system for implementing internet-based games with a core platform, game modules, and protected game outcome generator

An internet gaming system includes a core platform, and a vertical extension functionality configured with the core platform and having a first application programming interface. A plurality of game specific modules are provided with a hardware and software configuration to conduct different respective Internet-based games with players via an Internet iottery site, with each game specific module including a dedicated second application programming interface. Input/output data between the core platform and the game specific modules occurs only through the first and second application programming interfaces, A secure game outcome generator has a hardware and software configuration to determine a game outcome for each game played via the system and is linked to the core platform via a secure interface with the vertical extension.

Method for preventing and detecting tampering of scratch-off coatings on substrates, and associated substrates

A method (and associated substrate) is provided for deterring and detecting fraudulent removal of a scratch-off coating (SOC) from a substrate having at least one scratch-off area. A release layer is applied over the scratch-off area, and a scratch-off coating is applied over the release layer. The release layer is modified to have non-uniform release properties over the scratch-off area such that the scratch-off coating cannot be lifted or removed as a single continuous layer, but underlying indicia or images in the scratch-off area remain visually discernable upon removal of the scratch-off coating in a normal intended removal process, for example by scraping the SOC with a coin, fingernail, and so forth.

Enhanced security instant tickets via homogeneous utilization of the backing for variable indicia inks or dyes

A security-enhanced document including a substrate, variable indica applied to an area of a first side of the substrate, a scratch-off-coating applied over the variable indicia to maintain the variable indicia unreadable until the scratch-off-coating is removed by being scratched off, and digital imaging applied to an area of a reverse side of the substrate from the variable indicia, wherein the digital imaging applied to the area of the reverse side of the substrate includes the same materials as the variable indicia, is uniformly spread over the area of the reverse side of the substrate, and such that the digital imaging overlaps at least 50% of the variable indica applied to the area of the first side of the substrate, such that the variable indicia exhibits an insufficient signal-to-noise ratio relative to the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital imaging on the reverse side of the substrate so that the variable indicia cannot be discerned so long as the scratch-off-coating remains intact.

Method and system for providing a secure shuffle of game objects across multiple entities

A computer-implemented method and system are provided for ensuring the integrity and security of digital shuffles of cards or objects across multiple entities and/or jurisdictions. All entities participating in the shuffle can optionally review the forensic data to ensure that the shuffle was legitimate and that no other entity prematurely peeked at another entity's private hand.

Internet based lottery redemption system and methods

INTERNET BASED LOTTERY REDEMPTION SYSTEM AND METHODS A method and associated system for Internet play of an instant lottery game includes supplying instant lottery tickets for purchase by players, with each of the instant lottery tickets having a game authorization code. The winning or losing status of the instant lottery tickets is unknown to players at the time of purchase. Each of the instant lottery tickets is provided with a unique prize claim code separate from the game authorization code. A web site is provided wherein a player enters the game authorization code via an Internet device to initiate play of the instant lottery game. The outcome of the game is then randomly determined and presented to the player via the web site. The value of a winning outcome is credited to a running tally associated with the lottery ticket and, upon the player cashing out to end the lottery game, a monetary value is assigned for the running tally associated with the unique prize claim code. The prize claim codes are stored and at defined periodic intervals, the prize claim codes are transferred to a lottery system central computer. For redemption of an instant lottery ticket, the player presents the prize claim code to a lottery redemption location wherein the presented prize claim code is verified with data from the transferred prize claim codes to determine a payout to the player for the lottery ticket.

Instant ticket redundancy via multi-chromatic indicia with photoreceptor sensitivity to different wavelengths of light

A redundantly printed security-enhanced document, printing method, and system for better ensuring that the meaning of the information imparted by variable indicia printed by redundant printing indicia on a document protected by a removable Scratch-Off Coating (SOC). By printing the variable indicia with multiple colors, redundancy and integrity of the intended indicia is achieved relative to the perception of human eye photoreceptor cones. The redundantly printed document, methods, and systems enhance the overall appearance of the redundantly printed document, and reduce possible consequences resulting from misprinted variable indicia.

Applying imaging specialty inks to scratch-off tickets

A method for producing a security layered scratch-off protected document 400 with variable indicia wherein a first portion 405 of the variable indicia is formed with a pigmented based ink and a different second portion 404 of the variable indicia is formed with a dye based ink, the method comprises printing (503, Fig,5), with first fixed plates (602, Fig.6), lower security layers, comprising a lower opacity layer printed over a substrate and a higher contrast background layer; printing (504, Fig,5), with a first digital imager (603, Fig.6), the first portion of the variable indicia with the pigmented based ink; printing (505, Fig,5), with a second digital imager (604, Fig.6), the second portion of the variable indicia with the dye based ink; and printing (507, 508, 509, Fig,5), with second fixed plates (605, Fig.6), an upper security stack over at least some of the variable indicia. The upper security stack comprises a water based transparent or translucent seal coat, a direct energy cured transparent or translucent release coat and a Scratch-Off Coating (SOC). The variable indicia is printed on top of the lower security layers.

Security-enhanced instant tickets via homogeneous utilization of ticket backing and variable indicia inks or dyes

A security-enhanced document includes a substrate and variable indicia comprising ink having a signal. The variable indicia is of a specific type and is applied to the substrate using a specific application technique. At least one other printed portion, which is a back of the document, has background ink noise, and the type of ink of the back of the document is of the same type of ink applied to the substrate using the same application technique as the ink of the variable indicia. The document also includes a scratch-off-coating applied over the variable indicia. The document has a signal-to-noise ratio of the ink of the variable indicia relative to the background ink noise of the back of the document that is not appreciable, thereby making the variable indicia unreadable with reference to the back of the document when the scratch-off-coating remains intact.

Methods for enhancing payouts and play in games of chance

A computer-implemented method establishes a payout schedule for a game of chance having an enhanced upper tier or a method of conducting a real time drawing for multiple jurisdictions. Arrangement is made with an insurer to provide insurance payment to the game provider in the event of payout of the enhanced upper tier amount, wherein the insurer receives a premium payment that is less than the upper tier payout amount. A computer system uses an algorithm known to the insurer and the game provider to randomly determine whether the upper tier payout will be awarded in the game of chance. One or more seeds are input into the computer system for use by the algorithm for random determination of whether the upper tier payout will be awarded, with each party contributing to generation of the seeds.

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Limited slip differential with self contained oil supply

Providing games with enhanced prize structures

Systems and methods for enhancing a prize structure of a game by using insurance to provide payment of highly valued prizes while securing the game entries such that the parties cooperating to form the entries are unable to locate winning entries in the completed entries.

Method and System for Providing a Secure Shuffle of Game Objects Across Multiple Entities

A computer-implemented method and system are provided for ensuring the integrity and security of digital shuffles of cards or objects across multiple entities and/or jurisdictions. All entities participating in the shuffle can optionally review the forensic data to ensure that the shuffle was legitimate and that no other entity prematurely peeked at another entity's private hand.

Adjustable flange device for cover member in drive axle assembly

Method for verifying predetermined bearing preload of differential assembly module

Instant ticket redundancy via multi-chromatic indicia with photoreceptor sensitivity to different wavelengths of light

A redundantly printed security-enhanced document, printing method, and system for better ensuring that the meaning of the information imparted by variable indicia printed by redundant printing indicia on a document protected by a removable Scratch-Off Coating (SOC). By printing the variable indicia with multiple colors, redundancy and integrity of the intended indicia is achieved relative to the perception of human eye photoreceptor cones. The redundantly printed document, methods, and systems enhance the overall appearance of the redundantly printed document, and reduce possible consequences resulting from misprinted variable indicia.

Applying imaging speciality inks to scratch-off tickets

Applying imaging specialty inks to scratch-off tickets

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Flexible welding cable

Methods for securing variable indicia on instant (scratch-off) tickets

Instant ticket redundancy via multi-chromatic indicia with photoreceptor sensitivity to different wavelengths of light

A redundantly printed security-enhanced document, printing method, and system for better ensuring that the meaning of the information imparted by variable indicia printed by redundant printing indicia on a document protected by a removable Scratch-Off Coating (SOC). By printing the variable indicia with multiple colors, redundancy and integrity of the intended indicia is achieved relative to the perception of human eye photoreceptor cones. The redundantly printed document, methods, and systems enhance the overall appearance of the redundantly printed document, and reduce possible consequences resulting from misprinted variable indicia.

Providing games with enhanced prize structures

Systems and methods for enhancing a prize structure of a game by using insurance to provide payment of highly valued prizes while securing the game entries such that the parties cooperating to form the entries are unable to locate winning entries in the completed entries.

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Limited slip differential with self contained oil supply

リミテッド・スリップ・ディファレンシャル・アセンブリとチャタリング音を除去する方法

(57)【要約】 【課題】 密封保全性は保持すると共に、ディファレン シャル内部からチャタリング音を除去する車両用リミテ ッド・スリップ・ディファレンシャルを提供する。 【解決手段】 デフ・ケース１０の内部の各ディファレ ンシャル部品を、これ等の部品に適当な流体潤滑剤中に 浸す第１の室３０を隔離する少なくとも１対の流体シー ル５０ａ、５０ｂをデフ・ケース１０に設ける。フリク ション・モディファイヤを含む潤滑剤のような流体潤滑 剤は、ディスク・パック２０の摩擦板２２及びパッド２ ４の配列にとくに適しているがピニオン・ギヤ１４のま わりのような密封要素には有害である。各別の室３０、 ４０により互いに異なる流体潤滑剤を使用する。

Limited slip differential with self contained oil supply

Modular drive axle assembly for motor vehicles

A drive axle assembly (1) for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member (2) having a substantially flat, enlarged central section (4) and two opposite arm sections (6a, 6b) axially outwardly extending from the central section, a differential carrier unit 20 secured to the flat central section of the support beam member, and two opposite axle shaft members (14a, 14b) outwardly extending from the carrier unit and rotatably supported by the arm sections in a spaced relationship with respect to the central section of the support beam member. The differential carrier unit includes a carrier frame member (22) fastened to the central section of the support beam member, and provided for rotatably supporting a differential case (34) and a drive pinion (38). The differential carrier unit is enclosed into a housing formed by rear and front covers (40, 46) secured to opposite surfaces of the central section of the support beam member. The rear cover (40) incorporates two throughholes (42) provided with self-centering seals (44).

Instant ticket redundancy via multi-chromatic indicia with photoreceptor sensitivity to different wavelengths of light

A redundantly printed security-enhanced document, printing method, and system for better ensuring that the meaning of the information imparted by variable indicia printed by redundant printing indicia on a document protected by a removable Scratch-Off Coating (SOC). By printing the variable indicia with multiple colors, redundancy and integrity of the intended indicia is achieved relative to the perception of human eye photoreceptor cones. The redundantly printed document, methods, and systems enhance the overall appearance of the redundantly printed document, and reduce possible consequences resulting from misprinted variable indicia.

車軸アセンブリと車軸アセンブリ内の潤滑剤の流れを制御する方法

(57)【要約】 【課題】 全浮動式及び半浮動式車軸アセンブリに対し 同じデフ・キャリアを使用できるようにすることにあ る。 【解決手段】 車軸アセンブリ１の潤滑システムは、デ フ・キャリア１０と、側方軸受アセンブリ２０と、前記 デフ・キャリアと前記軸受アセンブリとの間に設けた環 状のドレン戻しスペーサ３０と、このドレン戻しスペー サを軸受アセンブリに対し選択的に位置決めする装置２ ２、３２とを包含する。ドレン戻しスペーサ３０には、 このドレン戻しスペーサを貫いて形成したドレン戻しみ ぞ３１を設ける。所望の潤滑剤流れ径路を形成するよう に、ドレン戻しみぞの位置を選択的に調整することによ り、デフ・ギヤと車軸管１８との間の潤滑剤の流れを制 御する。

Method and system for providing a secure shuffle of game objects across multiple entities

A computer-implemented method and system are provided for ensuring the integrity and security of digital shuffles of cards or objects across multiple entities and/or jurisdictions. All entities participating in the shuffle can optionally review the forensic data to ensure that the shuffle was legitimate and that no other entity prematurely peeked at another entity's private hand.

Method and system for providing alternative usages of closed lottery networks

A method for processing lottery transactions and debit/credit transactions with lottery terminals that communicate with a lottery central site over a closed lottery network includes conducting lottery transactions at the lottery terminals and transmitting lottery transaction data between the lottery terminals and the lottery central site. An interface is configured between the lottery central site and an acquiring processor that is external to the closed lottery network. Debit/credit purchase transactions are conducted at the lottery terminals and debit/credit purchase transaction data is transmitted from the lottery terminals through the closed lottery network to the lottery central site, and from the lottery central site to the acquiring processor via the interface. The debit/credit purchase transaction data and lottery purchase transaction data are isolated throughout the closed lottery network.

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing transaction card interchange system, such as a debit or credit card interchange system. A routing code is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's transaction card exchange, the routing code associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The routing code and data blob are entered into the merchant's existing transaction card activation protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange. At an issuing processor within the exchange, the routing code is recognized and initiates special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site.

Logistics methods for processing lottery and contest tickets with generic hardware

A lottery data transfer method for processing lottery ticket data piggybacks on a merchant's existing debit or credit card interchange system. A BIN is assigned to lottery tickets that is unique in the merchant's credit or debit card interchange, the BIN associated with a lottery data blob also provided on the lottery ticket. The lottery BIN and data blob are into the merchant's existing credit or debit card activation barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a central lottery site via the interchange. At a processor within the interchange, the unique lottery BIN is flagged to initiate special routing to and further processing of the lottery data blob at the lottery central site, wherein the lottery data blob is processed outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.

System and method for implementing internet-based games wherein a plurality of different games share a common prize structure

A system and computer implemented method for conducting play of Internet-based lottery games includes providing players with a plurality of different Internet-based lottery games playable on an Internet enabled device in communication with an Internet game site, wherein the games have different game themes and mechanics of play by the player. A selection is accepted from a player for play of a particular one of the Internet-based lottery games. The plurality of different Internet-based games are linked to a common predetermined prize structure associated with a defined set of data files loaded in a secure game outcome generator such that the data files determine the outcome and prize structure of a defined number of game plays regardless of the particular game selected for play by the player from the plurality of different games.

Logistics methods for portable, mobile processing of lottery and contest tickets

A method for portable lottery ticket sales and redemptions by mobile vendors is provided wherein the vendor have an existing credit or debit card processing interchange. The vendor is provided with a portable local processor having a memory, and with a local printer connected to the local processor. The local processor is in wireless communication with a network. A bank identification number (BIN) is assigned to lottery tickets sold or redeemed by the vendor that is unique to lottery tickets in the vendor's existing credit or debit card processing interchange. The unique lottery BIN is also associated with a lottery data blob provided on the lottery ticket. The BIN and lottery data blob are entered into the vendor's existing credit or debit card barcode protocol to initiate transfer of the lottery data to a lottery central site via the interchange, wherein a processor within the interchange recognizes the unique lottery BIN and initiates special routing to and further processing of the lottery data at the lottery central site outside of the interchange's debit or credit card data transfer and processing procedures.