intellectual property, page-4

Morley, valid questions however if they are winning contracts does it matter?

Does it make a difference to Linfox if they don't have a patent on trucks?

Scanning a barcode through an hand-held reader is not novel. But perhaps the encryption that is used is. Also the software and its function might be. Just guessing.

ETC also has a subsidiary called Sapio who provide mobile security solutions to banking and gambling companies. So I would imagine this security is also part of the solution.

Comparing the cost per card doesn't quite look right either. There would be a whole range of factors to consider, of which we don't have any visibility.

The concept is pretty simple: ID and data verification.
If you drill deep enough into the detail, you'll find something that will confuse or baffle eventually.

You have 3 government agencies/departments who have assessed all the available options in the market and chosen Nexbis. Doesn't that tell you there is substance to it?

I admire your diligence though. I'm afraid I don't have the answers to your questions regarding the patents.