A method and system for the clearing and settlement of funds among a plurality of participants facilitates the integration of a \u201cclosed\u201d special purpose industry sector, such as the transit industry, within an open financial payment system. The corner element embodiments may be secured at widow and door corner areas and then integrated with traditional stucco applications. A method of producing the solid-state imaging device and an electronic device provided with the solid-state imaging devices are also disclosed.