The invention comprises an X-ray tomography method and apparatus used in conjunction with multi-axis charged particle or proton beam radiation therapy of cancerous tumors. The predetermined region of the semiconductor substrate can be exposed by applying a polymeric layer over the substrate selectively removing a portion of the polymeric layer. Then, only data of the update region is stored into the secured physical region. The ID protection system obtains a controlled use card through a CUC issuer on behalf of the member for use to make each purchase transaction. The cover is formed primarily of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer.