Disclosed are an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. Forward link time-diversity transmission methods and a time-diversity transmitter based upon blockage characteristics are provided. The server further comprises means for generating an offer that is based on the historical data; the system access devices comprise at least one interface for identifying consumers that is independent of the point of sale where the system access devices are located. The hydrogen-rich gas produced is free of carbon oxides or other reactive impurities, so it could be directly fed to any type of a fuel cell. The anode separator 300 forms alternate first and second flow channels 310 and 320.