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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Automated monitoring and control of cleaning in a production area

Номер: US20120085369A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An automated process for monitoring and controlling cleaning in a production area comprises tracking or identifying an object the production area, monitoring the movement of fluid in the production area, analyzing the interaction between the object and the fluid to determine a level of cleanliness achieved, and triggering an event based on at least one member selected from the group consisting of: (i) the interaction between the object or body part and the fluid or fluid-like medium and (ii) the level of cleanliness achieved. The event comprises at least one member selected from generating a report, activating an alarm, report, activating an alarm, inactivating equipment in the production area, and blocking access to at least a portion of the production area. The system employing a combination of computer(s), computer vision system(s), RFID tag(s), mechanical and electromechanical, chemical, electrical, or photonic device(s) to conduct the tracking, identifying, monitoring, and triggering.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Expertise Discovery Methods and Systems

Номер: US20120254095A1
Принадлежит: ManyWorlds Inc

A computer-implemented expertise discovery method and system generates recommendations of people in accordance with inferences of levels of expertise from behavioral information. The generation of the recommendations may be in accordance with comparisons of two or more expertise vectors and associated correlations between the vectors. The inferences of expertise may be with respect to specified topical neighborhoods. Explanations as to why recommendations were made are delivered to the recommendation recipients, and may include references to the inferred levels of expertise, the behavioral bases for the inferences, and/or the confidence in the inferences.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for checking the integrity of physical objects

Номер: US20120306629A1

The invention relates to a device for monitoring physical objects that comprises one or more short-range remote readers, memory elements to be attached to physical objects, and a controller adapted for executing a reading function capable of interaction with the one or more remote readers in order to acquire data contained in adjacent memory elements, and for executing an integrity validation function capable of distinguishing, from the acquired data, individual identifiers particular to each of the memory elements as well as group description data stored in at least some of said memory elements, and of checking the sufficiency of group description data while checking the compliance of individual identifiers with corresponding group description data.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Interrogator and Interrogation System Employing the Same

Номер: US20120313757A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RIFD object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Communication Method and Communication System

Номер: US20120313762A1
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co Ltd

A command sequence is restarted from the middle even when supply of power supply voltage to an internal circuit in a wireless tag is temporarily stopped (a power flicker occurs). A register or a cache memory included in a signal processing circuit in the wireless tag continues to retain data even after the supply of power supply voltage is stopped. After the power flicker occurs, the signal processing circuit in the wireless tag is returned to the state before the supply of power supply voltage is stopped and can restart signal processing. Consequently, the command sequence can be restarted from the middle.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for monitoring usage of items

Номер: US20130024301A1
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a device having a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor can be operable to transmit a radio frequency signal directed to a radio frequency identifier tag carried by a first item, receive usage information from the radio frequency identifier tag, determine a measure of wear and tear of the first item from the usage information, compare the measure of wear and tear to a threshold, detect from the comparison a state of usage of the first item, and submit a notice representative of the state of usage of the first item. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for tracking objects and people

Номер: US20130038452A1
Автор: Frederick Sawyer
Принадлежит: Automated Tracking Solutions LLC

An object locating, identifying, tracking, and surveillance system, denoted the Assets Locating, Tracking, and Surveillance System (ALTSS), is provided for managing physical objects and evidence in environments such as police departments, law offices, and the Courts. ALTSS employs radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, computer programming and database applications, networking technologies, and hardware elements. ALTSS may locate and track physical evidence, merchandise, information carriers like files, folders or individual pieces of paper, and people, under certain conditions, in near-real time. It may be configured as part of a local area network, a wide area network, or the Internet. ALTSS may employ exemplary components such as RFID transponders, scanners, strategically located antennas and computers to facilitate tracking of objects and people as needed. Any number of users having access privileges and connected to the network may access ALTSS directly or remotely via the Internet to locate and track evidence or objects.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Portable computerized wireless information apparatus and methods

Номер: US20130073406A1
Автор: Robert F. Gazdzinski
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile user apparatus and associated methods useful for transferring information wirelessly, such as for instance at points of departure or point-of-sale locations. In one embodiment, the mobile user apparatus is a cellular-enabled mobile device with a GPS receiver and a short-range radio frequency device that enables transfer of information to the device from a wireless-enabled entity such as a kiosk.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Customized content for electronic devices

Номер: US20130086373A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A method for providing customized content to an electronic device. The method may include activating the electronic device through a packaging that substantially surrounds the electronic device, without substantially damaging or removing the packaging. Once the device is activating, connecting the electronic device to a content and providing the content to the electronic device without substantially damaging or removing the packaging.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Electronic device, method and system for half duplex data transmission

Номер: US20130107762A1

An electronic device and method for half duplex data transmission in a long range keyless entry and go system, and more specifically to an RFID transponder, a corresponding read/write (R/W) unit and methods for operating the RFID transponder and the R/W-unit. There is a first coil, a second coil and a third coil, being arranged as a three-dimensional antenna, a first capacitor, a second capacitor and a third capacitor couplable in parallel to the first coil, the second coil and the third coil, respectively, for selectively forming a first, a second and a third parallel-resonant circuit for receiving radio signals, a series-resonant circuit for transmitting radio signals and a control stage configured to either use one of the first, second or third parallel-resonant circuits for receiving radio signals or the series-resonant circuit for transmitting signals.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Streamlined apparatus and methods for rfid communication

Номер: US20130169416A1
Автор: Afshin Rezayee
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for receiving a data signal transmitted via load modulation, by detecting current supplied in an amplifier feeding the antenna of the device which transmits the carrier signal.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Emulated radio frequency identification

Номер: US20130207777A1
Принадлежит: Varia Holdings LLC

A mobile communication device is equipped with hardware and/or software components to enable the device to output a data in a form of a radio frequency signal, emulating outputting of the data by either an active or a passive RFID transponder. The data may be a security key or an identifier. Emulation of an active RFID transponder includes facilitating selection of the data and instruction to output by a user. Emulation of a passive RFID transponder includes detecting for proximal presence of a RFID reader. Either case, provision of the data to the mobile communication device may include provision of associated signal attribute(s).

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for scanning a user environment and evaluating data of interest

Номер: US20130229261A1
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC AUTHENTICATION AND VALIDATION BY MEANS OF A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION PROTOCOL WITH AN INTEGRATED RFID INTERROGATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20130234830A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-programmed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met by the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria are not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor. 1. A method for communicating data , comprising:receiving physiological data from a physiological sensor, the physiological data transmitted by a first transmission technique;interrogating an RFID transponder using an RFID interrogator, wherein the interrogating causes the RFID transponder to transmit non-physiological data by a second transmission technique; andreceiving the non-physiological data using an RFID antenna coupled to an RFID antenna matching circuit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission technique is a wired technique.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second transmission technique is a wireless RFID technique.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the physiological data using a monitor.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein displaying the physiological data comprises displaying the physiological data only if the non-physiological data meets a predetermined criteria.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the non-physiological data comprises receiving an encrypted data packet stored on the RFID transponder.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-physiological data is selected from the group consisting of a number of times the sensor has been used claim 1 , a sensor type code claim 1 , calibration data claim 1 , and any combination thereof8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting the presence of the RFID ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING TAGGED ARTICLES

Номер: US20130241710A1
Принадлежит: MEPS Real-Time, Inc.

A method of identifying articles, each of which has a data carrier that includes identifying data of the article, the data carriers having an operation frequency, provides a robust electromagnetic (EM) field within an enclosure in which the articles are stored, even when the natural resonance frequency of the enclosure differs from the operation frequency of the data carriers. In one case data carriers comprise, RFID tags. The EM energy at the operation frequency that is injected into the enclosure to form the robust EM field is injected at a selected location in the enclosure so that the reflected phase of the EM energy from enclosure walls equals the location of injection thereby producing a robust EM field to activate and/or detect data carriers. Active impedance matching is also provided. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of identifying a medical article by reading a data carrier that is attached to the medical article , the data carrier having a specified operation frequency fin response to which the data carrier provides identification data , the medical article being located within an internal storage area of a metallic enclosure , the metallic enclosure further having electrically conductive walls that completely surround the internal storage area and any medical article with associated data carrier placed therein , the metallic enclosure having a natural frequency of resonance fwhich is a frequency other than the specified operation frequency fof the data carrier , the method comprising:{'sub': 1', '1', '1, 'injecting electromagnetic (“EM”) energy of a frequency finto the metallic enclosure from a location within the enclosure, the injecting location being selected in relation to the metallic walls so that reflected energy of frequency fwithin the metallic enclosure is in phase at the location of injection to thereby optimize power transfer of EM energy at frequency finto the enclosure;'}{'sub': '1', 'actively matching an impedance associated with injecting the ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

RFID READER EXTENDER

Номер: US20130257596A1
Автор: Standish Ian Miles
Принадлежит: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd

One exemplary embodiment is directed to an apparatus for reading an RFID tag comprising an RFID reader comprising: an RFID transceiver and a first coil. The apparatus further comprises an extender configured to attach to the RFID reader, the extender comprising a second coil. The extender is configured to couple the first coil and the second coil to one another when the extender is attached to the RFID reader. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to an extender for use with an RFID reader that is configured to read an RFID tag using a first coil included in the RFID reader. The extender comprises an elongated structure configured to attach to the RFID reader and a second coil attached to the elongated structure. The extender is configured to couple the first coil and the second coil to one another when the extender is attached to the RFID reader. 1. An apparatus for reading an RFID tag comprising:an RFID reader comprising: an RFID transceiver and a first coil; andan extender configured to attach to the RFID reader, the extender comprising a second coil;wherein the extender is configured to couple the first coil and the second coil to one another when the extender is attached to the RFID reader.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the extender comprises a circuit to couple the first coil and the second coil claim 1 , wherein the circuit comprises the second coil.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the circuit further comprises a third coil claim 2 , wherein the extender is configured to position the third coil near the first coil when the extender is attached to the RFID reader so that the first coil and the second coil are coupled to one another via the third coil.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the circuit further comprises a capacitor to tune the circuit to improve the coupling factor between the first coil and the second coil.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the extender is configured to inductively couple the first coil and the second coil to ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Radar based tracking system for golf driving range

Номер: US20130274025A1
Принадлежит: David Grieshaber, Robert A. Luciano, Jr.

A golf ball range target system that includes a golf target, a golf ball dispenser, at least one golf ball, a target sensor, a tracking module, and a client computer is described. The golf target has a known geographic location and includes at least one golf target area. The golf ball dispenser houses golf balls. Each golf ball is associated with a particular player. The tracking module determines a golf ball flight trajectory for the golf ball associated with the particular player. The target sensor determines whether the golf ball has landed in a target area.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly

Номер: US20130278387A1
Автор: FORSTER Ian J.
Принадлежит: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises a sensing RFID chip and a reference RFID chip. The sensing RFID chip and the reference RFID chip are configured for electrical coupling to an electronic component via a coupling arrangement. The coupling arrangement of the sensing RFID chip is configured to vary a coupling property in response to a sensed parameter. 1. An RFID system comprising:an RFID sensor assembly with at least one pair of RFID chips in which at least one chip of the pair is a sensing RFID chip and at least one pair of the chip is a reference chip; andan RFID interrogator wherein the interrogator includes an RFID reader and a first antenna;wherein the at least one pair of RFID chips is coupled to a second antenna and the sensor assembly detects any combination of sensed parameters.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensed parameters are a specific or general class of airborne chemicals.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pair of RFID chips are electrically coupled to the second antenna by respective coupling capacitors.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pair of chips are encoded with a unique identifier.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interrogator communicates with the sensor assembly using an inventory scan.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each RFID chip has a characteristic receive impedance Zr and characteristic backscatter impedance Zb.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reader is configured to vary a power and frequency of a signal transmitted to the at least one pair of RFID chips.8. A method of utilizing a RFID sensor assembly comprising:providing a RFID sensor assembly having at least one pair of RFID chips, and a RFID interrogator wherein the interrogator includes a RFID reader and a first antenna with the at least one pair of RFID chips coupled to a second antenna;transmitting signals to the RFID sensor assembly via the first antenna;receiving the signals by the second ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBJECT LOCALIZATION AND PATH IDENTIFICATION BASED ON RFID SENSING

Номер: US20130278389A1
Автор: Cristache Lucian
Принадлежит:

A networked radio frequency identification system includes a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers, a computer in signal communication with the RFID tag readers over a network, and a software module for storage on and operable by the computer that localizes RFID tags based on information received from the RFID tag readers using a network model having endpoints and oriented links. In an additional example, at least one of the RFID tag readers includes an adjustable configuration setting selected from RF signal strength, antenna gain, antenna polarization, and antenna orientation. In a further aspect, the system localizes RFID tags based on hierarchical threshold limit calculations. In an additional aspect, the system controls a locking device associated with an access point based on localization of an authorized RFID tag at the access point and reception of additional authorizing information from an input device. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for localizing an RFID tag , the system comprising:a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers;at least one sensing entity;a computer in signal communication with the plurality of RFID tag readers and at least one sensing entity over a network;a memory associated with the computer, the memory storing a network model having a plurality of endpoints and oriented links between the endpoints, wherein the endpoints are associated with physical locations in space, each of the endpoints having associated with it one or more radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers;the computer being configured to operate a software module that localizes the RFID tag based on data received from the RFID tag readers; mapping one of the oriented links to a source endpoint at a first physical location and a destination endpoint at a second physical location;', 'determining that the RFID tag is present at the source endpoint at a first time value and that the RFID tag is present at ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBJECT LOCALIZATION AND PATH IDENTIFICATION BASED ON RFID SENSING

Номер: US20130278390A1
Автор: Cristache Lucian
Принадлежит:

A networked radio frequency identification system includes a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers, a computer in signal communication with the RFID tag readers over a network, and a software module for storage on and operable by the computer that localizes RFID tags based on information received from the RFID tag readers using a network model having endpoints and oriented links. In an additional example, at least one of the RFID tag readers includes an adjustable configuration setting selected from RF signal strength, antenna gain, antenna polarization, and antenna orientation. In a further aspect, the system localizes RFID tags based on hierarchical threshold limit calculations. In an additional aspect, the system controls a locking device associated with an access point based on localization of an authorized RFID tag at the access point and reception of additional authorizing information from an input device. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for localizing an RFID tag , the system comprising:a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers;a computer in signal communication with the plurality of RFID tag readers over a network;a memory associated with the computer, the memory storing a network model having a plurality of endpoints and oriented links between the endpoints, wherein the endpoints are associated with physical locations in space, each of the endpoints having associated with it one or more radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers;the computer being configured to operate a software module that localizes the RFID tag based on data received from the RFID tag readers;the software module further being configured to associate a rating with the RFID tag by determining a semantic for the RFID tag and associating the rating with the tag based on the determined semantic.2. The system of wherein the tag is assigned to a semantic group and the system associates the rating based on the determined ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

RESPONDING TO HEALTHCARE ALERTS

Номер: US20130278399A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

A healthcare alert system including a plurality of alert modules, each alert module including an activation component and an RFID reader. The RFID readers in the alert modules are configured to read identification information of a responder to an alert from an RFID tag associated with the responder, and to transmit the identification information to a central system. The central system is configured associate a time stamp with the identification information and to process the identification information and time of response. In one embodiment, the activation component is a pull cord. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) healthcare alert module comprising:an alert module comprising an activation component and an RFID reader;wherein a user can activate an alert using the activation component;wherein the RFID reader is configured to read identification information of a responder from an RFID tag associated with the responder and to transmit the identification information to a central system.2. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the alert module further transmits a time of response to the central system.3. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the alert module is mounted on a stationary object.4. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the RFID reader is configured to operate at a frequency within the range of 300 MHz to 3000 MHz.5. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the alert module is mounted to a door or a door frame.6. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the alert module further comprises at least one of a reset mechanism and a presence mechanism.7. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the RFID reader is configured to read passive RFID tags.8. The RFID healthcare alert module of claim 1 , wherein the activation component is a pull cord.9. An RFID healthcare alert system comprising:a plurality of alert modules, wherein each alert module comprises an activation ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY OF REMOTE-ACCESS DEVICES

Номер: US20130285795A1
Принадлежит:

A remote-access device typically used for tagging items, a reader device for the same, system and methods of such devices. The remote-access device has an advanced capability that the device is able to signal by an advanced capability code. The device or the system may carry advanced capability data that can be used to utilize or enhance the advanced capability. The advanced capability data may be stored at the remote-access device, at the reader or in the system at a computer. The results of the advanced functionality may be logged onto a database or they may be stored back to the remote-access device. The advanced capability code, data and results may be stored onto the remote-access device in protected form, and the access key may be derived from identification information on the remote-access device. 172-. (canceled)73. A method for utilizing advanced functionality of an RFID device , said advanced functionality being functionality other than providing an identification , said RFID device being energetically passive , the method comprising:receiving an advanced functionality code from said RFID device, said advanced functionality code indicating that said RFID device provides said advanced functionality, and said advanced functionality code enabling a reader to adjust its operation according to said advanced functionality,requesting information from said RFID device, said information relating to said advanced functionality, andbased on said received advanced functionality code, utilizing said advanced functionality by using said requested information.74. A method according to claim 73 , wherein utilizing said advanced functionality comprises determining a temperature measurement value claim 73 , and said requested information comprises a signal indicative of said temperature measurement value claim 73 , and the method further comprises:determining whether said received advanced functionality code indicates that said RFID device is capable of being used for said ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Inspection method and inspection device for rfid tag

Номер: US20130293356A1
Автор: Tsuyoshi Mukai, Yuya DOKAI
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

An RFID tag inspection method includes the steps of transmitting a measurement signal from a reader/writer simultaneously to a plurality of RFID tags arrayed on a collective base member and configured to process radio signals, receiving response waves from the individual RFID tags in a batch by the reader/writer, and determining, based on strengths and a number of received signals read by the reader/writer, whether or not the individual RFID tags are acceptable. Thus, acceptance/rejection inspection can be performed on the plural RFID tags, which are arrayed on the collective base member, in a batch.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TRAFFIC FLOW THROUGH AN RFID DIRECTIONAL PORTAL

Номер: US20130300584A1
Автор: Morin Raymond B.
Принадлежит:

A system having a first motion sensor configured to sense movement of an object on a first side of a portal, the object including an RFID tag, a first RFID reader being activated by the first motion sensor when the first motion sensor senses movement of the object, the first RFID reader reading the RFID tag, a second motion sensor configured to sense movement of the object on a second side of the portal and a second RFID reader being activated by the second motion sensor when the second motion sensor senses movement of the object, the second RFID reader reading the RFID tag, wherein, when one of the first and second motion sensors sense movement of the object, the other one of the first and second motion sensors is deactivated for a predetermined period of time. 1. A system , comprising:a first motion sensor for sensing a movement of a first object on a first side of a portal, the portal comprising the first side and a second side, the first object including a first radio frequency identification tag; anda first radio frequency identification reader for being activated by the first motion sensor when the first motion sensor senses the movement of the first object on the first side of the portal, the first radio frequency identification reader for reading the first radio frequency identification tag, wherein the first motion sensor deactivates a second motion sensor for a predetermined period of time when the first motion sensor senses the movement of the first object on the first side of the portal, wherein the second motion sensor is for sensing a movement of a second object on the second side of the portal, the second object including a second radio frequency identification tag.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second motion sensor is for activating a second radio frequency identification reader when the second motion sensor senses the movement of the second object on the second side of the portal claim 1 , wherein the second radio frequency identification ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MEDIUM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20130307671A1
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A management device includes: a memory configured to store a program including a procedure; and a processor configure to execute the program, the procedure including: acquiring a result obtained by communicating with a first wireless tag attached to each openable storage container in which location information is defined, a communicable range of the first wireless tag changing between a state where the storage container is unopened and a state where the storage container is opened, and managing information indicating an opened state of the storage container and the location information with associating the opened state of the storage container and the location information with each other, on the basis of the result of the communication with the first wireless tag. 1. A management device comprising:a memory configured to store a program including a procedure; anda processor configure to execute the program, the procedure including:acquiring a result obtained by communicating with a first wireless tag attached to each openable storage container in which location information is defined, a communicable range of the first wireless tag changing between a state where the storage container is unopened and a state where the storage container is opened, andmanaging information indicating an opened state of the storage container and the location information with associating the opened state of the storage container and the location information with each other, on the basis of the result of the communication with the first wireless tag.2. The management device according to claim 1 , wherein the acquiring further acquires a result of communication with a second wireless tag attached to each of the storage containers claim 1 , andwherein the managing manages information based on the result of communication with the second wireless tag with associating the information and the storage container with each other.3. The management device according to claim 2 , wherein the managing ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

RFID DEVICE GROUPS

Номер: US20130307673A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates configuring at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) device. An RFID network can include at least one device associated with a device group, wherein the device group corresponds to a characteristic. An organizational manager can uniformly configure the at least one device based at least in part upon membership of the device group. 1. A system comprising:an RFID network comprising a plurality of RFID devices;an organizational manager configured to uniformly configure a first set of devices included in a first device group according to a first process, and a second set of devices included in a second device group according to a second process; anda bind component configured to bind the first process to an RFID device if the RFID device is a member of the first device group, and to bind the second process to the RFID device if the RFID device is a member of the second device group.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the organization manager is further configured to examine a device group hierarchy.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a transfer component configured to manipulate a membership of at least one of the plurality of RFID devices from the first device group to the second device group4. The system of claim 3 , the transfer component configured to enable a change in device group membership in response to a user request.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the transfer component is further configured to enable the change in device group membership via a user interface utilizing a hierarchical tree.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bind component is further configured to maintain a list of currently running processes that either have a hard link or a soft link to the plurality of RFID devices.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the bind component is further configured to link a device group and associated devices to a corresponding process.8. The system of claim 6 , ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

DRIVER'S LECENSE DETECTOR

Номер: US20130314207A1
Принадлежит:

A license detector system enables a person such as a police officer to monitor vehicles on the road to ensure drivers have valid licenses. Within each valid license is an RFID tag which contains specific information and each RFID tag is able to send that information to a detector when requested. To use the system, the police officer aims the detector at a vehicle, initiates the signal to be received by the RFID tag within the license and waits to receive a signal back from the RFID tag. If a signal is received, then a valid license has been detected within the vehicle. However, if no signal or an invalid signal is received by the detector, then no one, specifically the driver of the car, has a valid license. Upon discovering such information, the police officer should be justified in stopping the vehicle and taking the necessary police action. 1. A system for detecting a license comprising:a. a tag device coupled to the license; andb. a detector for transmitting a first signal to the tag device to request and receive information contained within the tag device, wherein the tag device receives the first signal from the detector and sends a second signal to the detector, and further wherein the information contained within the tag device sent within the second signal indicates the presence of the license at the location of the tag device.2. The system as claimed in wherein the tag device is a Radio Frequency IDentification tag.3. The system as claimed in wherein the second signal contains information within the tag device.4. The system as claimed in wherein the tag device is selected from the group consisting of passive claim 1 , semi-passive and active tags.5. The system as claimed in wherein the license is selected from the group consisting of a driver's license claim 1 , a fishing license claim 1 , a hunting license claim 1 , a pilot's license and a government issued identification.6. The system as claimed in wherein the detector further comprises a verifying ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-MODAL ENTITY TRACKING AND DISPLAY

Номер: US20130314210A1
Принадлежит:

A multi-modal entity tracking and display system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a tracking infrastructure comprising at least one data receiver is configured to detect a tracked entity comprising a first asset class using a first sensing technology and a second sensing technology. The at least one tracking data receiver is further configured to generate a tracking data report conveying a location of the tracked entity. A multi-modal entity tracker is configured to receive and store the tracking data report. The multi-modal entity tracker is further configured to receive and store a second tracking data report of a second tracked entity comprising a second asset class which is conveyed via the tracking infrastructure. 1. A multi-modal entity tracking and display system comprising:a tracking infrastructure comprising at least one data receiver configured to detect a tracked entity comprising a first asset class using a first sensing technology and a second sensing technology, said at least one tracking data receiver further configured to generate a tracking data report conveying a location of said tracked entity; anda multi-modal entity tracker configured to receive and store said tracking data report and to receive and store a second tracking data report of a second tracked entity comprising a second asset class which is conveyed via said tracking infrastructure.2. The multi-modal entity tracking and display system of wherein said first sensing technology comprises a passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag and an RFID reader.3. The multi-modal entity tracking and display system of wherein said first sensing technology comprises a forward RFID infrastructure and said second sensing technology comprises a reverse RFID infrastructure.4. The multi-modal entity tracking and display system of wherein said first sensing technology is configured as a free flow location sensing system and said second sensing technology comprises a secure access location sensing ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CELL CULTURE

Номер: US20130316442A1

Cell culture environment monitoring system () for monitoring parameters relevant to cell growth in at least one culture dish () containing a cell growth medium (), including at least one sensing device (′) configured to measure environmental parameters relevant to cell growth, and a tray () supporting said at least one culture dish. The sensing device is configured for mounting inside said culture dish at least partially within said cell growth medium, and comprises an RFID transponder (). The tray () comprises an RFID base station () configured to interrogate the RFID transponder to obtain measurements of said parameters relevant to cell growth. 118-. (canceled)19. Cell culture environment monitoring system for monitoring parameters relevant to cell growth in at least one culture recipient containing a cell growth medium , including at least one sensing device comprising an RFID transponder , and a tray supporting said at least one culture recipient comprising an RFID base station , wherein said sensing device is a disposable single-use sensing device configured to measure environmental parameters relevant to cell growth and is independent from the culture recipient and configured for mounting inside said culture recipient and for immersion at least partially within said cell growth medium for measuring at least one parameter within the cell growth medium , and said RFID base station is configured to interrogate the RFID transponder to obtain measurements of said parameters relevant to cell growth , including said at least one parameter within the cell growth medium.20. Cell culture environment monitoring system according to claim 19 , wherein the tray comprises a support base configured to support and position thereon a plurality of said culture recipients claim 19 , and the system comprises a plurality of said disposable single-use sensing devices for mounting in the plurality of culture recipients.21. Cell culture environment monitoring system according to claim ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY CONTROL, INSPECTION AND AUDIT OF UTILITY ASSETS

Номер: US20130321131A1
Принадлежит:

Method for capturing, organizing and retrieving data for utility assets using RFID tags, including: storing data related to a plurality of utility assets in a database, wherein the stored data include data about type of the utility asset; repair, documentation, testing validation, and inspection of the utility asset; programming a plurality of RFID tags for placement on a utility asset, by one or more processors; placing the programmed RFID tags on the utility asset; linking stored data related to the utility asset with the programmed data for the placed RFID tags, including location data of the placed RFID tags; and querying one or more of the placed RFID tags to retrieve data about the utility asset including data about the location of the utility asset, the specific segment and the specific joint, the type of the utility asset; repair, documentation, testing validation, and inspection of the utility asset, by one or more processors. 1. A computer implemented method for capturing , organizing and retrieving data for utility assets using RFID tags , the method comprising:storing data related to a plurality of utility assets in a database, wherein the stored data include data about type of the utility asset; repair, documentation, testing validation, and inspection of the utility asset;programming a plurality of RFID tags for placement on a utility asset, by one or more processors;placing the programmed RFID tags on the utility asset, wherein at least one of the programmed RFID tags is placed on a specific segment of the utility asset as a segment tag, and at least one of the programmed RFID tags is placed near a specific joint of the utility asset as a join tag;linking stored data related to the utility asset with the programmed data for the placed RFID tags, including location data of the placed RFID tags; andquerying one or more of the placed RFID tags to retrieve data about the utility asset including data about the location of the utility asset, the specific ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER DATA CENTER

Номер: US20130321132A1
Автор: CHANG YAO-TING
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A management system for a container data center (CDC) includes at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a reader, a processor, an antenna module, and a wireless communication device. The RFID tag pre-stores data as to a manager of the CDC or electronic devices received in the CDC. The reader reads the data from the RFID tag, and outputs the data to the processor. The processor outputs a processing result according to the data, to the antenna module. The antenna module sends the processing result to the wireless communication device via a wireless communication system. 1. A management system for a container data center (CDC) , the CDC comprising a plurality of electronic devices , the management system comprising:at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) tag pre-storing data for a manager of the CDC or for the electronic devices;a reader reading the data from the at least one RFID tag;a processor electronically connected to the reader;an antenna module electronically connected to the processor; anda wireless communication device allocated to the manager of the CDC;wherein the reader outputs the data to the processor, the processor outputs a processing result according to the data, to the antenna module; the antenna module sends the processing result to the wireless communication device via a wireless communication system.2. The management system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one RFID tag includes a first RFID tag claim 1 , the first RFID tag pre-stores a first identification code of the electronic devices.3. The management system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first identification code includes name claim 2 , production date claim 2 , maintenance records claim 2 , and locations of the electronic devices.4. The management system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor determines whether a service life of the electronic device is greater than a predetermined time claim 3 , and outputs the processing result when the ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

RFID-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INFORMATION

Номер: US20130328666A1
Принадлежит: Corning Cable Systems

Radio-frequency identification-(RFID)-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications information is disclosed. The methods include storing transceiver information in a transceiver and connector information in an optical fiber connector, and then operably connecting the connector to the transceiver. The connection results in an electrical connection that allows the transceiver information to be communicated to the connector. The connector has a RFID tag that generates a connector RFID-tag signal that includes the connector information and the transceiver information. When electronics equipment are connected to the transceiver, electronics-equipment information is passed through the transceiver to the connector so that the electronics-equipment information can be included in the connector RFID-tag signal. The transceiver may also include a transceiver RFID tag that can receive connector information and electronics-equipment information and generate a transceiver RFID-tag signal that includes connector, transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. A Portable test device is also used to connect to the transceiver or the electronics equipment to effectuate the transfer of transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. 1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based system for collecting information from a telecommunications network , comprising:an optical transceiver having transceiver circuitry configured to perform at least one of storing, receiving and communicating information;an optical fiber connector having a connector RFID tag configured to store information and communicate with the transceiver circuitry when electrically connected to the optical transceiver, wherein the connector RFID tag is adapted to generate a connector RFID-tag signal that contains information stored in the optical fiber connector; anda RF reader adapted to produce a reader signal that elicits said connector RFID-tag signal and that is configured to store ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for dynamic authentication between reader and tag, and device therefor

Номер: US20130335198A1
Принадлежит: ZTE CORPORATION

The present disclosure discloses a method for dynamic authentication between a reader and a tag, and an implementing device therefor, to solve the technical problem of necessity of dependence of a traditional authentication method on a real-time, online, reliable and secure connection with a background database, as well as lack of means for highly autonomous authentication of a tag by a reader. In the present disclosure, only a legitimate reader can obtain corresponding tag authentication information from an authentication database and authenticate or update a corresponding tag status; only a legitimate tag can be processed by the legitimate reader; during the authentication, a dynamic updating mechanism is used for a tag ID which ensures forward security; the reader stores tag information using a hash table and thus increases an authentication speed; data synchronization is achieved cleverly by means of a counting value. The use of a random number guarantees that a different data packet is used for every authentication, thus hiding tag position information effectively and offering excellent security. 1. A method for dynamic authentication between a reader and a tag , comprising:{'sub': j', 'cj', 'j', 'j', 'crj', 'i', 'j', 'rj', 'ctj', 'j', 'tj', 'j', 'j', 'cj', 'crj', 'ctj', 'j', 'rj', 'tj', 'j', 'j', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'j', 'i, 'generating (id, metalD, index, c) in an authentication database, issuing (metalD, h(r, index), c) for an authorized reader, and downloading (metalD, index, c) for a tag, wherein idis a unique identification of the tag T; metalD, metalDand metalDare values obtained after c, c, and cHash operations on the id, respectively; indexis an index value corresponding to the tag; ris a unique identification of the reader R; h(r, index) is a positional value generated by the authentication database for finding tag information in a hash table Lof the reader; and h is a hash function;'}{'sub': i', 'r', 'i', 'r', 'j, 'generating, by the reader R, a random ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

FUNCTION EXECUTION BASED ON TAG INFORMATION

Номер: US20130335201A1
Принадлежит:

In one example embodiment, an end device includes a memory configured to store function information regarding at least one predefined function and tag information regarding at least one electronic tag that is associated with the at least one predefined function; a reader configured to read tag identification information received from a detected electronic tag located within a predetermined range of the end device; and a processor configured to select a predefined function from among the at least one predefined function based on the stored tag information and the read tag identification information and perform the selected predefined function. 1. An end device , comprising:a memory configured to store function information regarding at least one predefined function and tag information regarding at least one electronic tag that is associated with the at least one predefined function;a reader configured to read tag identification information received from a detected electronic tag located within a predetermined range of the end device; anda processor configured to select a predefined function from among the at least one predefined function based on the stored tag information and the read tag identification information and perform the selected predefined function.2. The end device of claim 1 ,wherein the end device further comprises a sensor configured to sense a motion of the end device,wherein the memory is further configured to store motion information regarding at least one reference motion associated with the least one predefined function, andwherein the processor is configured to select the predefined function further based on the motion information and the sensed motion of the end device.3. The end device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to:determine whether a correlation between the sensed motion of the end device and the at least one reference motion is quantifiable to be at least a predetermined value, andselect the predefined function ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Method, device and system for identifying and sending radio frequency signal

Номер: US20130342324A1
Автор: Guoping Liu
Принадлежит: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, device and system for identifying and sending a radio frequency signal. The method for identifying a radio frequency identification label includes: sending a control signal to a radio frequency signal sending device, so that the radio frequency signal sending device sends a radio frequency signal according to the control signal, the radio frequency signal at least carrying identity identification information; and receiving the radio frequency signal sent by the radio frequency signal sending device, and acquiring the identity identification information in the radio frequency signal. The method for identifying the RFID label, and the method, device and system for sending the radio frequency signal provided in the embodiments of the present invention increase the identification effect on the RFID label.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PALLET PACKING, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATA OF PALLET PACKING

Номер: US20130342353A1
Принадлежит:

There are provided a method and a system of pallet packing that generate information on an article to be loaded and a loading place of the article on a specific pallet by recognizing a 3D position on which articles are loaded on a pallet, and a method for providing loading information of the article on the pallet by using loading information of the article generated by the method. More particularly, there are provided a method and a system of pallet packing that generate information on a 3D loading position of each article by using identification information of the pallet and each article and depth information for a whole area of the pallet acquired through a depth measurement sensor and a method for providing information on a loading shape of all articles or a state in which a specific article is loaded by using loading information of the article generated through the method. 1. A method of pallet packing , comprising:receiving pallet or article identification information from tags attached to a pallet or one or two or more articles loaded on the pallet;acquiring depth information regarding a whole area of the pallet by using a depth measurement sensor positioned to be spaced apart from the pallet by a predetermined distance in an upper vertical direction; andgenerating loading information of one or two or more articles by using the pallet identification information, the article identification information, and the depth information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the loading information of the article includes identification information of a pallet on which the article is loaded, identification information of the article, and loading position information of the article.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the loading position information of the article includes a plane position value (x, y) for the pallet and a height value (z) of the article loaded on the pallet.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the loading position information of the article includes plane ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Spatially Selective UHF Near Field Microstrip Coupler Device And RFID Systems Using Device

Номер: US20140002243A1
Принадлежит: ZIH CORP.

A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder. 1. A method for communicating with a transponder in a transponder operating region , comprising:positioning a targeted transponder over a spaced array of near field concentrations of an RF signal, the spaced array configured to cause the near field concentrations to be spaced relative to dimensions of the targeted transponder such that the targeted transponder overlaps and is excited by a plurality of the near field concentrations.2. The method of further comprising communicating with a plurality of transponders by sequentially moving each of the transponders through the transponder operating region via a media conveyance portion.3. The method of further comprising:moving the targeted transponder through the transponder operating region in a first direction, wherein the dimensions include a length of the targeted transponder that is smaller than an operating region length of the transponder operating region, wherein the near field concentrations extend transversely to the operating region length; andcommunicating with the targeted transponder using the near field concentrations of the RF signal.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein moving the targeted transponder comprises ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION DEVICE OF A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Номер: US20140009267A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a communication device of a system for monitoring wheels of a vehicle (C), the wheels (R) being equipped with a tire comprising an electronic chip (), the tire comprising a metal structure (S), 1200. Communication device of a system for monitoring the wheels of a vehicle (C) , the wheels (R) being equipped with a tire comprising an electronic chip () , the tire comprising a metal structure (S) ,{'b': '110', 'characterized by the fact that it comprises an electronic module () housed in the wheel (R) of the vehicle (C),'}{'b': '110', 'the electronic module () transmitting waves (O) over a frequency range established so as to enable the waves to be reflected on the metal structure (S),'}{'b': 200', '110', '110', '200, 'so that the waves (O) can reach the chip () whatever the position thereof with respect to the module () so that the module () can correspond with the chip () for the purposes of activation and/or transmission of data for writing and/or reading.'}2. Device according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the frequency range is situated beyond 100 MHz.3200. Device according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the chip () makes dynamic measurements of the tire in which it is installed.4200. Device according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the chip () is a radio label.5120. Device according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that it comprises a radio-frequency receiver () associated with the chassis of the vehicle (C).6110100. Device according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the module () comprises means for transmitting and receiving radio waves situated beyond MHz and means for transmitting and receiving radio waves situated at low frequency.7110. Device according to claim 2 , characterized by the fact that the module () is equipped with an isotropic antenna.8110200120. Communication method of a device according to and claim 2 , characterized in that it consists of causing the electronic module () to ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Providing Product Information

Номер: US20140015644A1
Принадлежит: THE GILLETTE COMPANY

A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, a radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The output of the sensor alters the value of at least one bit in the memory of the chip. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip. 1. A sensor system comprising a tag , the tag comprising: a first portion including at least one sensor adapted to transition from a first electrical state to a second electrical state in response to a predetermined change in an environment of the sensor , the sensor having at least one output terminal; a second removable portion including: a radio-frequency chip comprising a memory element comprising electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit , input terminals and output terminals , the input terminal(s) disposed in electrical communication with the at least one output terminal of the at least one sensor and to at least one bit of memory; a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip.2. The sensor system according to wherein the at least one output terminal of the sensor is disposed in electrical communication with multiple bits of the memory.3. The sensor system according to further comprising an interrogator comprising a power source and a second antenna adapted to generate electromagnetic radiation comprising a resonant frequency of the first antenna claim 1 , and a receiver adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation and de-modulate the detected radiation extracting embedded data from the detected radiation.4. The system according to wherein ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Providing Product Information

Номер: US20140015645A1
Принадлежит: THE GILLETTE COMPANY

A sensor system comprising a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip, a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the chip and a non-conductive coating disposed upon a surface of the tag. The chip comprises a memory element providing electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit and output terminals. The antenna is in electrical communication with the output terminals. The non-conductive coating covers the chip and defines a perimeter. The perimeter is disposed over and exposes a portion of the antenna. 1. A sensor system comprising a tag , the tag comprising:a. at least one removable radio-frequency chip and output terminals;b. a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip,c. a non-conductive coating disposed upon a surface of the tag, the coating covering the chip and defining a perimeter, the perimeter disposed over and exposing a portion of the antenna.2. The sensor system of further comprising an interrogator comprising a power source and a second antenna adapted to generate electromagnetic radiation comprising a resonant frequency of the first antenna claim 1 , and a receiver adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation and de-modulate the detected radiation extracting embedded data from the detected radiation.3. The sensor system of wherein the interrogator further comprises: an analysis element adapted to interpret the extracted embedded data claim 2 , and a display element adapted to display the results of the interpretation.4. The sensor system of wherein the interrogator further comprises a sensor.5. The sensor system of wherein the interrogator comprises a network communications link.6. The sensor system of wherein the first antenna comprises an omni-directional antenna.7. The sensor system of further comprising a product wherein the tag comprises part of a product.8. The sensor system according to wherein the product comprises a disposable absorbent ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

User Grouping Apparatus And User Grouping Method

Номер: US20140015646A1
Принадлежит: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INC.

An RFID aggregate storage stores a radio-frequency ID aggregate structure. The RFID aggregate structure is an aggregated data structure of a plurality of RFIDs, in which each RFID is associated with a location and time read out from a RFID tag, and RFID related information, hierarchically constructed by classifying RFIDs based on the readout location and further by classifying them based on the readout time. A proximity evaluator evaluates the proximity between the first user's RF ID aggregate and the second user's RFID aggregate. A user classifier classifies the first user and the second user in one group when the proximity is smaller than a predetermined threshold value. 15.-. (canceled)6. A user grouping apparatus comprising:a storage that stores a wireless ID aggregate structure, which is an aggregated data structure of a plurality of wireless IDs set up for each wireless management apparatus used by a user, in which each wireless ID is associated with a location and time, where and when the corresponding wireless ID was read out from a wireless ID tag by a wireless ID management apparatus, and wireless ID related information which is information associated with the corresponding wireless ID, hierarchically constructed by classifying the plurality of wireless IDs based on the readout location and further by classifying them based on the readout time;an evaluator, which extracts one or more feature quantities from wireless ID related information of a wireless ID aggregate of a user as a user's preferences, and which evaluates affinity between a first user's preferences as detected from a first wireless ID aggregate and a second user's preferences as detected from a second wireless ID aggregate; anda classifier, which classifies the first user and the second user in one group when the affinity is stronger than a predetermined threshold value.7. The user grouping apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the evaluator claim 6 , in addition to evaluating the affinity ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

RFID READER

Номер: US20140015647A1
Автор: Domokos John, Horst Dieter
Принадлежит:

An RFID reader is provided. The RFID reader includes a transmitter section and a receiver section. The transmitter section is configured to transmit a first RF signal which includes several carrier frequencies that are effective to simultaneously illuminate a tag at the plurality of carrier frequencies. The receiver section is configured to receive a second RF signal which includes several frequencies which each have the same information. 1. An RFID reader , comprising:a transmitter section configured to transmit a first RF signal comprising a plurality of carrier frequencies effective to simultaneously illuminate a tag at the plurality of carrier frequencies; anda receiver section configured to receive a second RF signal comprising a plurality of frequencies where each of the frequencies have the same information,wherein the RFID reader is a multicarrier RFID reader.2. The RFID reader according to claim 1 ,wherein the transmitter section comprises a digital signal processor and a modulation stage,wherein the digital signal processor creates a baseband signal which is modulated at the modulation stage creating a plurality of signals each with a different frequency, the plurality of signals used in forming the first RF signal.3. The RFID reader according to claim 2 ,wherein the transmitter section comprises a summer and an upconverter stage,wherein the modulation stage includes an oscillator for each different frequency,wherein the summer receives the output from the modulation stage and combines the output from the modulation stage into a multicarrier signal, andwherein the multicarrier signal is provided to the upconverter stage and converted to the first RF signal comprising a plurality of frequencies.4. The RFID reader according to claim 3 ,wherein the upconverter stage comprises an RF carrier frequency local oscillator.5. The RFID reader according to claim 1 ,wherein the second RF signal received from the tag is based on the first RF signal.6. The RFID reader ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods

Номер: US20140022057A1
Автор: Scott T. Trosper
Принадлежит: Round Rock Research LLC

The present invention provides radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. A radio frequency identification device according to one aspect includes a substrate; communication circuitry coupled with the substrate and configured to receive a wireless signal including an identifier, to process the identifier of the wireless signal and to output a control signal responsive to the processing of the identifier; and indication circuitry coupled with the communication circuitry and configured to receive the control signal and to indicate presence of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal. A communication method according to another aspect includes providing a radio frequency identification device; receiving a wireless signal including an identifier within the radio frequency identification device; processing the identifier; generating a control signal after the processing; and indicating presence of the radio frequency identification device using indication circuitry of the radio frequency identification device responsive to the control signal.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

ENTITY TRACKING

Номер: US20140035726A1
Принадлежит: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED

A method for tracking an entity is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of messages conveying an identification of an entity are received using a wireless identification component. A geographic location of the wireless identification component is determined by a position determining component wherein the geographic location describes a respective geographic location of the wireless identification component when each of the plurality of messages is received. A geographic position of the entity is determined based upon a known spatial relationship between the position determining component and the wireless identification component. 1. A method for tracking an entity , said method comprising:receiving a plurality of messages conveying an identification of an entity using a wireless identification component of a sensor unit;determining a geographic location of said wireless identification component by a position determining component of said sensor unit wherein said geographic location describes a respective geographic location of said wireless identification component when each of said plurality of messages is received; anddetermining a geographic position of said entity based upon a known spatial relationship between said position determining component and said wireless identification component.2. The method of further comprising:using said wireless identification component to transmit queries and responsively receive query replies from a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag disposed on said entity, wherein a query reply of said query replies includes a message of said messages, and wherein said wireless identification component comprises an RFID transceiver.3. The method further comprising:receiving a first query reply by said RFID transceiver at a first location;receiving a second query reply by said RFID transceiver at a second location; anddetermining said geographic position of said entity based upon said first query reply received at said first ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TRACKING OF UNITS ASSOCIATED WITH A BATCH

Номер: US20140035730A1
Принадлежит:

A batch comprises separate units of objects that are physically joined together. RFID tags are attached to each of the units and to the batch. The codes stored in the RFID tags are electrically associated with one another in the database. 145-. (canceled)46. A method for remotely sensing articles , comprising:providing a source with at least one article associated therewith, the source and at least one article having a common identification;providing a first radio frequency identification (RFID) device associated with the source comprising a substrate, the first RFID device comprising:a memory for persistently storing data including the common identification indicating the source;using a remote radio frequency interrogator, transmitting a radio frequency signal including a first command interrogating the first RFID device to determine the common identification;receiving in response, a radio frequency signal communication from the first RFID device including the common identification;affixing to the at least one article physically associated with the source a second RFID device comprising a second memory for persistently storing data;transmitting to the second RFID device, from a second radio frequency interrogator in remote proximity to a selected article a second radio frequency signal including a second identification and a second command to store the second identification in the second memory within the second RFID device;storing the second identification in the second memory of the second RFID device; andassociating the common identification and the second identification in a database.47. The method of and further comprising:subsequently transmitting radio frequency signals including an interrogation command to the second RFID device from a third radio frequency interrogator in remote proximity to the at least one article;receiving the second identification as part of a radio frequency signal response communicated from the second RFID device; anddetermining the ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems, Methods and Apparatus of a Secure RFID Record

Номер: US20140042225A1
Автор: Jun Liu
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems, methods and apparatus of a secure RFID record are described herein. In one aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer is one RFID tag comprising one RFID chip and one tag antenna covering the wide area of the wristband, the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer has two RFID tags, each of which comprises one RFID chip and one tag antenna; the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, a RFID system for secure communication comprises: a tag with at least two memory areas for storing an unique identifier and encoded data, respectively; a reader with at least three functions: key search, decoding process and encoding process; the unique identifier is associated with a key while the key is stored on the reader or a server connected to the reader.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

TAG LOCATION GUIDING METHOD AND TAG LOCATION GUIDING SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION TERMINALS

Номер: US20140043142A1
Автор: Park Il Kwon
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

A tag location guiding method and a tag location guiding system for communication terminals that enable guiding of tag location during reception of tag information are disclosed. The tag location guiding method for communication terminals includes: recognizing, upon reception of tag information, a guide level set in correspondence to the tag information; and outputting, if previously set location guide data according to the recognized guide level is present, the set location guide data. Accordingly, a user of a communication terminal can accurately obtain a situation through location guide data. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method comprising:receiving tag information from a tag associated with a location;identifying a distance between an electronic device and the tag based at least in part on the tag information; andproviding guide information associated with the location based at least in part on the distance, the guide information including, at least one of text information or audio information.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the receiving comprises:receiving a plurality of tag informations from a plurality of tags; andselecting one or more tag informations based at least in part on a signal transmitted from the plurality of tags.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the identifying comprises:identifying the distance based at least in part on comparing a reception time to a transmission time in relation with the tag information or determining a reception intensity in relation with the tag information.18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the providing comprises:determining one or more guide levels corresponding to the distance, each guide level being associated with a specified range of distance.19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the providing comprises:transmitting the guide information to one or more external devices.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the guide information includes a first guide information to provide via the electronic device and a second ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CATEGORIZING DISTRIBUTED DEVICES

Номер: US20140043147A1
Автор: Bucci George
Принадлежит: PYRAMID MERIDEN INC.

Systems for identifying and categorizing distributed devices, e.g., lighting fixtures and thermostats, is disclosed. In an embodiment, a user () sends a low power discovery message to devices () using a portable programming tool (). The devices () within range respond with identification information. The portable programming tool () organizes the responses by proximity and sends a “flash” message to the device with the closest perceived proximity. That device responds with a visual or audible signal (), allowing the user () to determine whether that device is the one intended for selection. If so, the user initiates a store routine in which identification information, including category information, is stored in one or more locations, such as, the selected device (), the portable programming tool (), and/or a central or local controller (). The identification and categorization can, for example, be used to automate load shedding and to reduce energy consumption. 1. A method for identifying an individual electrical device among a plurality of spatially-distributed electrical devices , each of the devices having associated therewith its own RF transceiver and its own microprocessor and associated memory for storing (i) an identification number and (ii) category information , where category information is:(a) information other than the device's identification number by which the device can be selectively communicated with, and(b) information that can be changed from time-to-time, the method comprising:(A) broadcasting, from a portable device, an RF discovery request to the spatially-distributed electrical devices requesting RF transmissions comprising identification numbers from the devices;(B) receiving, at the portable device, RF transmissions comprising identification numbers returned by devices as a result of step (A) and determining a perceived proximity for each received RF transmission from time of flight, received signal strength, or both time of flight and ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

RFID-BASED SENSING OF CHANGED CONDITION

Номер: US20140049377A1
Принадлежит: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.

RFID-based sensors, RFID readers and software sense a changed condition. In one embodiment, an RFID-based sensor includes a base that may be placed at a location where a condition may change. The sensor includes an RFID tag that is coupled to the base. The sensor also includes a detector that can be electrically coupled to the RFID tag. If the condition changes, an electrical property of the detector also changes, impacting an operation of the RFID tag. The impacted operation can be detected by an RFID reader/interrogator so as to provide a notification. An advantage over the prior art is that the condition change can be sensed wirelessly over a domain that can be laborious or hazardous to access otherwise. Moreover, RFID based sensors can be made by modifying common RFID tags. 1. An RFID-based sensor configured to sense a change in a condition , comprising:a sensing RFID tag; anda detector having an electrical property that changes responsive to a change in the condition, the detector being electrically coupled to the sensing RFID tag so as to impact an operation of the sensing RFID tag responsive to the change in the condition.2. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising:a base, andIn which the sensing RFID tag and the detector are coupled to the base.3. The sensor of claim 1 , in whichthe detector is one of a light detector, a temperature sensor, a capacitance sensor, a sound detector, a pressure sensor and a humidity detector.4. The sensor of claim 1 , in whichthe electrical property includes a generated voltage.5. The sensor of claim 1 , in whichthe electrical property includes a generated current.6. The sensor of claim 1 , in whichthe electrical property includes a changed impedance.7. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising:a reference RFID tag that is not electrically coupled to the detector as is the sensing RFID tag.8. The sensor of claim 7 , further comprising:a base, andIn which the sensing RFID tag, the reference RFID tag and the detector are ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

HALF-DUPLEX PASSIVE TRANSPONDER

Номер: US20140049378A1
Автор: RANDJELOVIC Zoran
Принадлежит: EM MICROELECTRONIC-MARIN SA

A half-duplex passive transponder including: a resonant circuit including an antenna and input capacitor and configured to allow an electrical signal to oscillate in the resonant circuit when periodically receiving across the antenna an activation signal from a reader; at least one switch between the input capacitor and a storage capacitor so the two capacitors are in parallel when the switch is turned on; a peak voltage detector configured to measure amplitude of the electrical signal oscillating in the resonant circuit; and a variable voltage threshold determination circuit configured to trigger each of plucking pulses when voltage of the oscillating electrical signal substantially attains a variable voltage threshold in a respective period before an extremum of the oscillating electrical signal and in a half-cycle of the extremum, to thus deliver plucking pulses during a transmission period in the resonant circuit to maintain a certain amplitude of the oscillating electrical signal. 114-. (canceled)15. A half-duplex passive transponder comprising:a resonant circuit including an antenna and an input capacitor and configured to allow an electrical signal to oscillate in the resonant circuit when the transponder periodically receives across the antenna an activation signal from a reader;a rectifier positioned downstream of the resonant circuit;an energy storage capacitor positioned downstream of the rectifier;at least one switch positioned between the input capacitor and the storage capacitor so that the input capacitor and storage capacitor are placed in parallel when the switch is turned on;a peak voltage detector configured to measure amplitude of the electrical signal oscillating in the resonant circuit;wherein the transponder is configured to send at least one communication signal to the reader in a transmission period when the activation signal is interrupted, and to deliver plucking pulses during the transmission period in the resonant circuit to sustain the ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A PRODUCT

Номер: US20140055244A1
Принадлежит: INFRATAB, INC.

A condition monitoring system includes a radio frequency transponder module including an RFID chip having a first memory, and an antenna; at least one sensor module that monitors data related to the condition of a product and includes a second memory for storing the monitored data; and a communication interface that couples the at least one sensor module to the RFID chip of the radio frequency transponder module so that the sensor module is operative to communicate with the RFID chip by way of the communication interface and the RFID chip first memory is operative to store data related to the product. 120-. (canceled)21. A condition monitoring system comprising:a. a radio frequency transponder module including a RFID chip having a first memory, and an antenna;b. at least one sensor module that monitors data related to the condition of a product and includes a second memory for storing the monitored data; andc. a communication interface that couples the at least one sensor module to the RFID chip of the radio frequency transponder module, wherein the sensor module is operative to communicate with the RFID chip by way of the communication interface and the RFID chip first memory is operative to store data related to the product.22. A system as in claim 21 , wherein the radio frequency transponder module and the sensor module are formed on separate substrates and are communicatively coupled by way of the communication interface.23. A system as in claim 21 , wherein the radio frequency module and the sensor module comprise a single chip.24. A system as in claim 21 , comprising a condition control module said condition control module comprising an RF reader operative to communicate with the radio frequency transponder module to control the data sent to or received from the RFID chip first memory under software control.25. A system as in claim 21 , comprising a condition control module said condition control module comprising an RF reader operative to communicate with the ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND CHANGING STATION FOR TRACKING A PROCESS

Номер: US20140055248A1
Автор: Hammelbacher Stephan
Принадлежит:

A method for tracking processes and/or services, which concern at least one object, in which a reading device detects data or attributes of a data carrier associated with the object or container thereof, wherein the data describe the object, comprising the following steps: 178912. A method for tracking processes and/or services , which concern at least one object (F; M) , in which a reading device (; ; ) detects a data carrier () associated with the object (F; M) and containing data that describe the object (F; M) and/or properties thereof , said method comprising the following steps:{'b': 12', '7', '8', '9, 'a) identifying the object (F; M) by detecting the data of the data carrier () by means of the reading device (; ; ),'}b) detecting a process or a service and/or data obtained therefrom concerning the object (F; M) and/or properties thereof,wherein, after identification of the object (F; M) in step a), in a subsequent step ai) a selection of processes and/or services from a plurality of processes and/or services is made depending on the detected data and is offered in a step aii) to carry out in step b).2. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that claim 1 , before step a) claim 1 , a partial quantity of the data in the database is buffered on a main memory claim 1 , is amended if necessary in step b) for documentation of the detected processes and/or services carried out claim 1 , and then is synchronised with the database in step d).31210. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that claim 1 , in step a) for identifying the object (F; M) claim 1 , the respective data carrier () is moved into a working area ().41012. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that a position of the object (F; M) in a working area () is detected and claim 1 , upon a selection of processes and/or services claim 1 , a plausibility check of the association of the data carrier () with the ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Spear Tactical RFID Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Номер: US20140061377A1
Автор: Smith Donald Earl
Принадлежит:

This disclosure relates generally to the field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), specifically to launch, fly and land unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). This disclosure describes a system comprised of a UAV, a portable launch pad, a telescoping landing net and an integrated RFID system. This system provides a unique combination of UAV performance and payload capabilities with integrated Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) electronic systems capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions including high winds in remote locations. 1. An unmanned aircraft system comprising:a portable launch pad for launching unmanned aerial vehicles;a landing net system with telescoping net support poles;an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);and a radio frequency identification device (RFID) system comprising active RFID tags, a UAV-based onboard active RFID tag reader and high powered gain antenna.2. The unmanned aircraft system of system of claim 1 , the telescoping net support poles having hard surface pole mounts for affixing said telescoping net support poles to the ground.3. A portable launch pad for launching unmanned aerial vehicles comprising:two forward stabilizer legs;a main rail comprising joined parts with exposed channels attached to said stabilizer legs;a launch pad mount for supporting and moving an unmanned aerial vehicle along said main rail;a sliding launch shoe assembly attached to said launch pad mount with adjustable attachments to said main rail via said channels;two rubber catapult bands attached to said sliding launch shoe and extended around two sets of roller band tension tubes which are adjustable to variable distances from one another;a slide brake attached to the front of said main rail in advance of the forward set of roller band tension tubes;and a rear ground stabilizer support plate with foot pedal release.5. The portable launch pad of claim 3 , the main rail comprising joined T-slotted aluminum extrusions of sides of equal length with eight ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

SMART POWER SOURCE

Номер: US20140062663A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

An article having a conductive body, a magnetic diverter, and a communication device is described. The magnetic diverter is positioned on an outer surface of the conductive body. The magnetic diverter covers a substantial portion of the outer surface of the conductive body. A communication device is positioned on the outer surface of the diverter or may be recessed therein. The communication device is capable of signal coupling with a reader. 1. An object having a signal communication device , the object having an outer surface , the object further comprising:an RFID tag positioned on the outer surface of the object, the RFID tag having a resonant frequency and an antenna; andat least one passive repeater having a resonant frequency which is the same as that of the RFID tag, the at least one passive repeater being positioned on the outer surface of the object adjacent to the RFID tag such that signal coupling between the RFID tag and a reader is increased by greater than about 10 percent.2. The object of claim 1 , wherein the at least one passive repeater does not physically contact the antenna.3. The object of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface is cylindrical and the RFID tag conforms to the outer surface.4. The object of claim 3 , wherein the at least one passive repeater conforms to the outer surface of the object.5. The object of claim 3 , wherein the at least one passive repeater is a second RFID tag.6. The object of claim 1 , further comprising a second passive repeater.7. The object of claim 6 , wherein the second passive repeater is an RFID tag.8. The object of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of RFID tags and a plurality of passive repeaters.9. The object of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of passive repeaters.10. The object of claim 1 , further comprising a spaced passive repeater disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the object.11. The object of claim 10 , wherein the spaced passive repeater is an RFID tag.12. The object of claim 1 , ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Passive wireless sensors for chemical and biological agents and wireless systems including the passive wireless sensors

Номер: US20140062666A1
Автор: Mark Alan Patterson
Принадлежит: University of Dayton

Wireless sensors for detection of an analyte may include a sensor receiving antenna configured to receive interrogation pulses having an interrogation frequency, a DC converter, a relaxation oscillator circuit electrically, and a sensor transmitting antenna. The relaxation oscillator circuit may include a capacitance element that defines a response-pulse frequency of the wireless sensor. The capacitance element may include an interdigitated capacitor coated with a detection layer of a functional material having a dielectric constant that defines the dielectric constant of the interdigitated capacitor. This dielectric constant changes when the functional material is exposed to the analyte, thereby changing the response-pulse frequency of the relaxation oscillator circuit to an analyte-exposure frequency indicative of the exposure of the functional material to the analyte. Wireless systems for detecting an analyte may include a wireless sensor that communicates with an interrogation module.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS COMPRISING A READER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE READER

Номер: US20140062673A1
Принадлежит:

A portable device () includes at least a control element () for receiving command signals and a reader (). A detection element () is connected with the control element () and they communicate with each other. Operation of the reader () in relation to the object to be identified is controlled through command signals so that at least one of the command signals received by the control element () is based on information indicating movement or position received from the detection element (). The reader () is easy to use and quick to operate in its operating environment as no separate actions are required of the user in order to initiate operations. 116-. (canceled)17142434122232142434182838182838142434182838182838. A portable device comprising a control means ( , , ) for receiving command signals and a reader ( , , ) the operation of which in relation to an object to be identified is controlled by said command signals , characterised in that said control means ( , , ) being connected to a detection means ( , , ) for detecting distance of the object to be identified in relation to the detection means ( , , ) whereby at least one command signal received by said control means ( , , ) is based on information which indicates movement or position of the detection means ( , , ) in relation to the object to be identified based on detected distance of the object to be identified in relation to the detection means ( , , ).18142434182838122232. A device according to claim 17 , wherein the command signal received by the control means ( claim 17 , claim 17 , ) is based on information indicating movement or position of the detection means ( claim 17 , claim 17 , ) relative to the reader ( claim 17 , claim 17 , ).19142434341343345343341182838122232. A device according to claim 17 , wherein the control means ( claim 17 , claim 17 , ) comprises a user interface () for receiving command signals claim 17 , controller () adapted to control the operation of the reader on the basis of command ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Method for RFID Communication Using Inductive Orthogonal Coupling For Wireless Medical Implanted Sensors and Other Short-Range Communication Applications

Номер: US20140062717A1

The description provides a signal detection system employing a wireless, passive detection device that utilizes waveform shifting for reporting signals to a reader device. The system is useful for a variety of applications including as an implanted medical device for monitoring patient conditions. 1. A passive transmitter tag device suitable for implantation into a subject , said device comprising:(a) a non-linear impedance element or time-varying element for introducing harmonics or frequency-shifted signal components into a back-emf produced by a sinusoidal carrier signal;(b) an energy harnessing element;(c) sensor/transducer for monitoring a patient condition, wherein said sensor is operably connected to said non-linear impedance element or time-varying element.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said sensor/transducer is a pressure monitor.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said sensor/transducer is a pH monitor.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said sensor/transducer is a temperature monitor.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said sensor/transducer is a blood glucose monitor.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the energy harvesting element is a rectifier and capacitor.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the non-linear impedance element is a bipolar transistor claim 1 , a field-effect transistor or a voltage controlled oscillator.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the time-varying element is a switch.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the time-varying element is a mixer.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the mixer is operably connected to receive (i) an input from a voltage controlled oscillator claim 9 , and (ii) an input driven by induced voltage from the carrier signal.11. A reader device comprising:(a) a signal source;(b) a wave signal generator;(c) a wave signal detector; and(d) a signal processing unit.12. The device of claim 11 , further comprising a filtering circuit.13. The device of claim 12 , wherein said said filtering circuit is a high pass filter ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

RFID SYSTEM WITH SEGMENTED RFID DATA OWNERSHIP

Номер: US20140075572A1
Принадлежит: INTELLEFLEX CORPORATION

A method according to one embodiment includes receiving data from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; receiving waypoint information relating to the RFID tag; setting ownerships of discrete portions of the data based at least in part on the waypoint information; allowing an owner of one of the discrete portions of the data to view the discrete portion of the data owned by the owner, or derivative thereof; and not allowing the owner to view discrete portions of the data that are not owned by the owner. 1. A method , comprising:receiving data from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag;receiving waypoint information relating to the RFID tag;setting ownerships of discrete portions of the data based at least in part on the waypoint information;allowing an owner of one of the discrete portions of the data to view the discrete portion of the data owned by the owner, or derivative thereof; andnot allowing the owner to view discrete portions of the data that are not owned by the owner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data is time-stamped sensor data collected by the RFID tag.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor data is stored in a memory of the RFID tag.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor data includes temperature.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor data is selected from a group consisting of humidity claim 2 , shock and vibration forces claim 2 , Ph claim 2 , sunlight claim 2 , ultraviolet light claim 2 , chemicals claim 2 , radioactivity claim 2 , pathogens claim 2 , presence of bacteria claim 2 , presence of viruses claim 2 , presence of prions claim 2 , and carbon dioxide level.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the waypoint information is based on a location of the RFID tag.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the waypoint information is based on a manual interaction with the RFID tag.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the waypoint information is based on a change in ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MONITORING THE FUNCTIONING OF AN RFID-BASED RADIO COMMUNICATION NETWORK IN A SPATIALLY EXTENSIVE AREA

Номер: US20140077934A1
Принадлежит:

A method for monitoring the functioning of an RFID-based radio communication network in a spatially extensive area, wherein a plurality of RFID tags carry out a radio communication with a reader, wherein in the area of coverage of the RFID system at least one fixed reference RFID tag is arranged that carries out a periodic radio communication with a reader and the data from which is compared in a control center with previously transmitted data. 1. A method for monitoring the functioning of an RFID-based radio communication network in a spatially extensive area , wherein a plurality of RFID tags carry out a radio communication with a reader , comprising:carrying out, in the area of coverage of the RFID system in which at least one fixed reference RFID tag is arranged, a periodic radio communication between the at least one fixed reference RFID tag and the reader;sending the data from the reader to a control center;comparing the data in the control center with previously transmitted data relating to the at least one reference RFID tag.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reference RFID tag transmits at least the following data to the control center:1. the ID of the reference tag,2. the time of the radio communication, and3. the residual life of the battery used, provided that batteries are used.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reference RFID tag is additionally arranged in a marker field of a marker device that generates a spatially delimited electromagnetic field in a specific geographically delimited area of the area of coverage of the RFID system.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the data stored in the control center relating to the radio communication with the reference RFID tag is field strength data indicating a field strength of the received radio communication claim 1 , and the field strength data for each communication is compared with previously received field strength data.5. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

PATTERN RECOGNITION BASED MOTION DETECTION FOR ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140085055A1
Принадлежит: Petari USA, Inc.

An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when predetermined qualified event is detected by the device. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). A four-phase methodology or algorithm used to detect and determine when detected motions and movements warrant triggering the data ping. 1. A method of tracking an asset with a wireless RF system comprising a transmitter and a receiver , the transmitter having a motion sensor , with the method comprising:sending a data ping from the transmitter to the receiver when a qualified event, based on a plurality of motions, has been identified by a pattern recognition methodology comprising (1) a discretization phase, (2) a parameterization phase, (3) a motion detection phase, and (4) a scripting phase, wherein:in the discretization phase, the plurality of movements s are detected by the motion sensor and data from the motion sensor are combined to create a composite movement;in the parameterization phase, magnitude and duration of the plurality of detected movements are parameterized;in the motion detection phase, the data from the motions is analyzed in relation to a predetermined threshold to determine if a movement has occurred; andin the scripting phase, the movements are combined to create an action of interest,wherein the action of interest leads to a qualified event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the motion detection phase claim 1 , the data is analyzed for variance from a predetermined threshold by a sum of the data and a sum of the squares of the data.3. The method of wherein the motion sensor comprises an accelerometer and a gyroscope.4. The method of wherein the ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Multichannel distribution management tool, system and method

Номер: US20140089147A1
Автор: Melinda Herndon
Принадлежит: iDive Pty Ltd

A new or alternative computer-enabled multichannel distribution management tool, system and method that facilitate multi-channel distribution management of product to the market. The tool, method and system allow manufacturers management of transactions across all distribution channels and throughout the distribution chain, including to the “tail end” of the distribution chain after sale to an end consumer, where manufacturer liability remains (e.g. for returns or warranty repairs or servicing). This facilitates the calculation of “true” profits for manufacturers, based on pre- and post-sales data (e.g. costs associated with the sale of each widget through any given distribution channel). The multichannel distribution management tool also provides distributors and retailers a centralized tool to manage transactions downstream from their relative positions in the distribution chain.

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

INTERROGATOR AND INTERROGATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME

Номер: US20140091910A1
Принадлежит: VEROSCAN, INC.

An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object. 130-. (canceled)31. An interrogation system , comprising:an interrogator configured to detect an object at a first time and a second time; anda base command unit configured to receive signals from said interrogator to track a location of said object.32. The interrogation system as recited in wherein said object is selected from the group consisting of:a radio frequency identification object,a radio frequency object,a metal object,a bar coded object,a microelectromechanical systems object,an optical recognition object, anda dot-peening object.33. The interrogation system as recited in wherein said interrogator employs antennas selected from the group consisting of:far field antennas,near field antennas,near field antenna arrays,ring antennas, andbi-static antennas.34. The interrogation system as recited in wherein said base command unit is configured to track a location of said object in real time.35. The interrogation system as recited in wherein said interrogator is a radio frequency identification interrogator and said object is a radio ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Automated Cleaning of Cookware

Номер: US20220000331A1
Автор: GORDIN Yair, ZINGER Ofer
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The automatic cookware cleaning apparatus, covered in the present invention, personalizes cookware cleaning and drying operations, reducing energy consumption and water wastage. Cleaning method, plan, duration and intensity, among other parameters, can be optimized considering variables such as the cookware geometry, materials, amount and type of dirt. Moreover, assigning an ID of the cookware combined with a computer vision, which determines the amount and type of residue on the cookware and identifies its properties, enables utilization of the cleaning and drying process parameters. Nevertheless, the cleaning and drying process is utilized when the apparatus is combined with an automated cooking system and dish cooking parameters, such as ingredients and heating regime, are analyzed. 1. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus , the method comprising the steps of:determining the type, shape and material of the of dishware;wherein,image acquisition of the cookware is accomplished by utilizing computer vision techniques configured with the system of the cleaning apparatus for identifying and analyzing these features;wherein,the computer vision techniques utilizes sensors, including a light-sensitive camera, a range sensor, a radar, an ultra-sonic camera, for image acquisition of the cookware;determining the type of residual dirt on the cookware by utilizing computer vision and identifying the type of dish prepared on the cookware and finalizing the specific cleaning operation;analyzing and creating a cleaning plan and identifying a starting point for the cleaning operation and the cleaning methodology;wherein,the analysis takes into account the information geometric shape of the cookware, the specific stains, and the relevant dish;execution of the plan by the cleaning apparatus.2. A method of cleaning one or more cookware using an automated cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the type of cookware includes a pot claim 1 , a ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ATTRIBUTE OF AN AEROSOL-GENERATING ELEMENT FOR ADAPTIVE POWER OUTPUT AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20190000144A1
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A smoking article and a method for making a smoking article are provided. The smoking article includes an aerosol-generating element configured to produce an aerosol in response to heat, a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating element therein, a heating element engaged with the housing and configured to provide heat to the aerosol-generating element, a power source in electrical communication with the heating element and configured to provide electrical energy thereto, the heating element producing heat in response to the electrical energy, an aerosol-generating element identification device configured to identify an attribute of the aerosol-generating element, and a control device in communication with the aerosol-generating element identification device and configured to modulate the electrical energy provided to the heating element by the power source to direct the heating element to heat the aerosol-generating element to an aerosolization temperature associated with the identified attribute of the aerosol-generating element. 1. A smoking article comprising:an aerosol-generating element configured to produce an aerosol in response to heat;a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating element therein;a heating element operably engaged with the housing and configured to provide heat to the aerosol-generating element;a power source in electrical communication with the heating element and configured to provide electrical energy thereto, the heating element producing heat in response to the electrical energy;an aerosol-generating element identification device engaged with the housing and configured to identify, upon actuation thereof, an attribute of the aerosol-generating element; anda control device in communication with the aerosol-generating element identification device and configured to modulate the electrical energy provided to the heating element by the power source so as to direct the heating element ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

MASTICABLE INGESTIBLE PRODUCT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM THEREFOR

Номер: US20170000180A1
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An apparatus includes a food product, at least one ingestible device associated with the food product to communicate information and at least one coating material surrounding the at least one ingestible device is disclosed. The ingestible device is associated with an ingestible medication to be ingested in conjunction with the food product. The coating is configured to release the at least one ingestible device upon the occurrence of an event. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a food product;at least one ingestible device associated with the food product to communicate information, the ingestible device associated with an ingestible medication to be ingested in conjunction with the food product; andat least one coating material surrounding the at least one ingestible device;wherein the coating is configured to release the at least one ingestible device upon the occurrence of an event.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the event comprises combining the food product and the at least one ingestible device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ingestible device is stored within the food product and the event comprises mastication of the food product claim 1 , wherein the coating is configured to release the ingestible device during mastication of the food product.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a container to contain the food product and the at least one ingestible device separately within the container.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the food product is vacuum packed and the at least one ingestible device is releasably attached to the container and is releasable into the food product upon opening of the container to release the vacuum.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the food product is pressure packed and the at least one ingestible device is releasably attached to the container and is releasable into the food product upon opening of the container to release the pressure.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the coating ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

FILTERING INVENTORY OBJECTS USING IMAGES IN AN RFID SYSTEM

Номер: US20150001293A1
Принадлежит: Hand Held Products, Inc.

A method for filtering scanned objects displayed on a reader is provided. The reader may scan one or more transponders, and obtain, from a database, an image for each scanned transponder. Each transponder may be associated with an object (e.g., an item of retail inventory). The obtained image for each object may be presented on an interface, and a selection of an object category may be received using the obtained images. A determination may be made as to which objects are associated with the selected object category. A display screen may display data associated with only the objects associated with the selected object category. 1. A method comprising:transmitting an interrogation signal via an RFID reader;receiving a signal from one or more transponders, each of which being associated with an object; obtaining, from a database, an image for each object category;', 'displaying each image for each type of object on a user interface of the RFID reader;', 'receiving a selection from a user of one of the each image via the user interface;', 'identifying the one or more transponders associated with objects associated with the selected object category; and', 'presenting, via a presenting device, data associated with the identified one or more transponders., 'identifying a category for each object associated with each of the one or more transponders from which the reader received a signal;'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more transponders are associated with objects disposed on a fixture.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the database is stored locally on reading terminal.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the scanning of the one or more transponders is performed by scanning radio frequency identification (RFID) tags affixed to each object.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the user selects the image presented on the interface.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images and categories are pre-stored on the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Upgrade Smart Kit for Conventional Large Volumetric Pumps

Номер: US20190001057A1
Автор: TSOUKALIS Achilleas
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An infusion safety device comprises a tag reader which is adapted to read a medication tag provided at an infusion medication reservoir, in particular during the whole infusion and a processing unit which is connected with said tag reader and is provided to be connected with an infusion pump in which an infusion protocol is stored and is adapted to recognize a change of the medication reservoir, to read out the infusion protocol from the infusion pump, to cause said tag reader to carry out a reading operation at the latest in case it recognizes a change of the medication reservoir and to give an alarm in case there is no match between the medication read by said tag reader and the medication required by the infusion protocol. 1. An infusion safety device comprising:a tag reader adapted to read a medication tag provided at an infusion medication reservoir, in particular during the whole infusion; anda processing unit connected with said tag reader and provided to be connected with an infusion pump in which an infusion protocol is stored and is adapted to recognize a change of the medication reservoir, to read out the infusion protocol from the infusion pump, to cause said tag reader to carry out a reading operation at the latest in case it recognizes a change of the medication reservoir and to give an alarm in case there is no match between the medication read by said tag reader and the medication required by the infusion protocol.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein for the recognition of a change of the medication reservoir the processing unit is adapted to cause the tag reader to periodically carry out a reading operation and to recognize on the basis of the output from said tag reader whether or not a change of the medication reservoir has occurred.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a detector unit is adapted to detect a change of the medication reservoir.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said detector unit comprises an accelerometer ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method for building and using three-dimensional objects containing embedded identification-tag inserts

Номер: US20150001750A1
Принадлежит: Stratasys Inc

A method for building a three-dimensional object containing an identification-tag insert, the method comprising performing a build operation to form layers of the three-dimensional object using a layer-based additive technique, placing the identification-tag insert on at least a portion of the layers during the build operation, and reading information from the identification-tag insert.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING RFID TAGS

Номер: US20150002260A1
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A system and method of providing authenticity to a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag are provided. The method comprises generating a plurality of digital signatures, wherein each digital signature is generated using an index value unique to that digital signature and using information associated with the RFID tag; and storing the plurality of digital signatures on the RFID tag in association with respective index values to enable a desired digital signature to be selected according to a provided index value. Also provided are a system and method of enabling an RFID reader to authenticate an RFID tag, which utilize a challenge comprising an index value to request one of the stored signature and authenticating same. Also provided is an RFID tag that is configured to participate in the challenge-response protocol. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for authenticating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , the method comprising:sending a challenge comprising an index value i to the RFID tag;{'sup': th', 'th, 'sub': i', 'i', 'i, 'receiving, in response to the challenge, at least, a corresponding iset of signature components, wherein each of said iset of signature components having been generated from a message mcomprising at least a hidden portion Hand a corresponding visible portion V;'}{'sub': 'i', 'sup': 'th', 'obtaining the corresponding visible portion Vand a public key W corresponding to the iset of signature components; and,'}{'sup': 'th', 'sub': 'i', 'verifying the corresponding iset of signature components using the corresponding visible portion Vand the public key W;'}{'sup': th', 'th, 'sub': 'i', 'wherein the RFID tag is authenticated if the corresponding iset of signature components is verified, and wherein the hidden portion His recoverable from the corresponding iset of signature components.'}25. The method of claim 24 , wherein before authenticating the RFID tag the method further comprises:{'sub': i', 'i, 'sup': 'th', 'recovering a representation ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUBMISSION AND VALIDATING DECENTRALIZED VERIFIABLE CLAIMS IN A PHYSICAL WORLD

Номер: US20220006651A1
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Methods and systems for implementing Blockchain-based verifiable claims for use with assets in a physical world, such as Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, are described. Verifiable claims are integrated with Root of Trust (RoT) technology, in a manner that allows verifiable claims to be linked with physical assets and a “proof” of provisioning of decentralized identity to be established. A system integrates Blockchain and IoT technologies, including Blockchain IoT device with hardware RoT implemented thereon. A validation process leverages RoT of the device to establish a decentralized “proof” of RoT on the Blockchain, which can then be used as a verifiable claim for the device. The validation process can also use the “proof” of RoT to further validate data obtained from the Blockchain IoT device, and to validate business logic allowing context based control of any subsequent transactions. Further, the validation process achieves automation with respect to trustability. 1. A method , comprising:validating a verifiable claim presented by a Blockchain Internet-of-things (IoT) device;validating a data stream presented by the Blockchain IoT device;validating a business logic associated with a transaction involving the Blockchain IoT device;approving the verifiable claim and executing the transaction involving the Blockchain IoT device, wherein the transaction is executed based on a context defined by the validated verifiable claim; andin response to executing the transaction, creating a new verifiable claim for a new transaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein validating the presented verifiable claim comprises:determining that a digital transaction associated with the verifiable claim and digital certificate associated with the identity of the Blockchain IoT device is present on a Blockchain and is valid.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the verifiable claim presented by the Blockchain IoT device is associated with a Root of Trust (RoT) embedded on the IoT device.4 ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Image Forming Apparatus That Suppresses Level of Unwanted Irradiation

Номер: US20170003642A1
Автор: YODA Junya
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An image forming apparatus includes an image forming apparatus body and a unit. The unit is installed on the image forming apparatus body and includes a wireless tag. The image forming apparatus body includes a first power supply unit, a setting unit, a second power supply unit, a generating unit, and a communication unit. The second power supply unit generates a second value of voltage set in the setting unit. The generating unit uses the first power supply unit as a power source and generates a first signal for transmission to the wireless tag. The communication unit uses the second power supply unit as a power source, generates a second signal having amplitude in proportion to the second value set in the setting unit based on the first signal, and transmits the second signal to the wireless tag by wireless. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image forming apparatus body; anda unit installed on the image forming apparatus body and including a wireless tag; wherein a first power supply unit that generates a fixed first value of voltage,', 'a setting unit that sets a second value and ensures varying the second value,', 'a second power supply unit that generates the second value of voltage set in the setting unit,', 'a generating unit that uses the first power supply unit as a power source and generates a first signal for transmission to the wireless tag, and', 'a communication unit that uses the second power supply unit as a power source, generates a second signal having amplitude in proportion to the second value set in the setting unit based on the first signal, and transmits the second signal to the wireless tag by wireless., 'the image forming apparatus body includes'}2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the communication unit includes:a buffer unit that buffers the first signal in digital form; anda modulation unit that modulates a carrier wave by the first signal output from the buffer unit to generate the second signal; ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

ACCURATELY ESTIMATING TRUE BEARINGS OF RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS ASSOCIATED WITH ITEMS LOCATED IN A CONTROLLED AREA

Номер: US20160003930A1
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An RFID tag reading system and method estimate true bearings of RFID tags associated with items in a controlled area. A plurality of secondary receive beams are rotated in a cycle about a boresight axis of a primary receive beam to generate a plurality of secondary receive signals. A controller processes all the secondary receive signals received in the cycle to estimate a true bearing for each tag in the controlled area. 1. A radio frequency (RF) identification (RFID) tag reading system for estimating true bearings of RFID tags associated with items in a controlled area , comprising:an RFID reader having a plurality of antenna elements, and a plurality of RF transceivers; anda controller operatively connected to the transceivers, and operative for controlling the transceivers by executing a tag processing module operative for steering a primary transmit beam in the controlled area by transmitting a primary transmit signal via the plurality of the antenna elements to each tag, and for steering a primary receive beam in the controlled area at a primary steering angle along a boresight axis by receiving a primary receive signal via the plurality of the antenna elements from each tag,the controller being further operative for controlling the transceivers by executing a bearing processing module operative for steering at least one secondary receive beam in the controlled area at one secondary steering angle that is offset from the primary steering angle by receiving at least one secondary receive signal via the plurality of the antenna elements from each tag,the controller being further operative for executing the bearing processing module to rotate the at least one secondary receive beam in a cycle around the boresight axis to another secondary steering angle that is offset from the primary steering angle by receiving another secondary receive signal via the plurality of the antenna elements from each tag, andthe controller being further operative for executing the ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and System for Estimating Error in Predicted Distance Using RSSI Signature

Номер: US20160003932A1
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A localization method and system, including calculating a first distance estimate of a distance between a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and a reader based on information associated with at least one of a plurality of response signals received from the RFID tag in response to interrogation signals by the reader at a plurality frequencies, measuring a signal strength of each of the received plurality of response signals to create a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) signature, predicting an error in the first distance estimate using the RSSI signature, and determining a final distance estimate of the distance by modifying the first distance estimate based on the predicted error. 1. A method for determining a distance between a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and a reader , comprising:transmitting, by the reader, a plurality of interrogation signals to the RFID tag at a plurality of frequencies;receiving, by the reader, a plurality of response signals from the RFID tag in response to the plurality of interrogation signals;calculating a first distance estimate of the distance based on information associated with the at least one of the plurality of response signals received;measuring a signal strength of each of the received plurality of response signals to create a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) signature;predicting an error in the first distance estimate using the RSSI signature; anddetermining a final distance estimate of the distance by modifying the first distance estimate based on the predicted error.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first distance estimate is one of an RSSI-based distance estimate and a phase-based distance estimate.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the final distance estimate to a remote computing device for use thereby in determining a location of the RFID tag.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein predicting the error comprises invoking an error prediction function that is defined ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITION COMPOUNDING

Номер: US20220008878A1
Автор: Danopoulos Panagiota
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Systems and methods that implement a GUI functional block that allows a user to specify a compounding formula for a composition, an ingredient validation functional block configured for receiving a code on a container holding a first ingredient, consulting a database to derive a formulation ingredient to be used in preparing the composition, determining if the first ingredient matches the formulation ingredient, a planetary mixer control functional block configured for consulting the database arrangement at least partly on a basis of the specified compounding formula to determine mixing parameters for a planetary mixer that are associated with the specified compounding formula, causing a motor assembly of the planetary mixer to apply superimposed rotation and revolution movements to a container in accordance with the mixing parameters determined from the consulting, preventing operation of the motor assembly if the determining step fails to match the first ingredient to the formulation ingredient. 1. A non-transitory medium storing computer-readable instructions which when read and executed by at least one processor of a computing device , implement:a. a Graphical User Interface (GUI) functional block configured for implementing a computerized GUI that provides a user of the computing device with an opportunity to specify a compounding formula for a pharmaceutical or a skin-care composition, i. receiving a code generated by a code-reader when reading machine-readable data applied on a container holding a first ingredient, wherein the code conveys one or more characteristics of the first ingredient,', 'ii. consulting a database arrangement at least in part on the basis of the compounding formula to derive a formulation ingredient to be used in preparing the composition,', 'iii. determining at least in part on the basis of the code if the first ingredient matches the formulation ingredient,, 'b. an ingredient validation functional block configured for i. consulting ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

ROOM-TEMPERATURE SEMICONDUCTOR MASER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Номер: US20210003688A1
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A room-temperature semiconductor maser, including a first matching network, a second matching network, a heterojunction-containing transistor, and a resonant network. The output end of the first matching network is connected to the drain of the heterojunction-containing transistor. The input end of the second matching network is connected to the source of the heterojunction-containing transistor. The gate of the heterojunction-containing transistor is connected to the resonant network. The pumped microwaves are fed into the input end of the first matching network. 2. The semiconductor maser of claim 1 , wherein the heterojunction-containing transistor is a heterojunction bipolar transistor or a field effect transistor (FET).3. The semiconductor maser of claim 2 , wherein the FET is a metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) or a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT).4. A passive frequency mixer claim 2 , comprising an LO filter and a first network matching the LO filter claim 2 , a band-pass filter and a second network matching the band-pass filter claim 2 , a heterojunction-containing transistor claim 2 , and a low-pass filter and a third network matching the low-pass filter claim 2 , wherein the LO filter and an output end of the first network are connected to a drain of the heterojunction-containing transistor; the low-pass filter and an input end of the third network are connected to a source of the heterojunction-containing transistor; and a gate of the heterojunction-containing transistor is connected to the band-pass filter and the second network.5. The passive frequency mixer of claim 4 , wherein the heterojunction-containing transistor is a heterojunction bipolar transistor or a field effect transistor.6. A method of manufacturing a radio-frequency microwave oscillator claim 1 , comprising applying the semiconductor maser of claim 1 , and controlling a resonant frequency of a resonant network in an oscillator according to an input power ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTION OF AN OBJECT MADE WITH AN ELECTRICALLY POORLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL

Номер: US20190004204A1
Автор: SHI ZHENG
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The present invention provides an object that can be simultaneously detected by a capacitive sensor and an RFID reader, an object detection system and the accompanying method. The object includes a body made partially or entirely with an electrically poorly conductive material, and an RFID tag embedded in the body. The object detection system includes a processor, the object, a capacitive sensor, and an RFID reader. Once the object is placed within the detection range of the capacitive sensor, the capacitive sensor detects the object through capacitive coupling, and transmits the detected information to the processor. And once the object is placed within the detection range of the RFID reader, the RFID reader transmits an RF signal that passes through the electrically poorly conductive material to reach the RFID tag, detects the RFID tag, and transmits the detected information to the processor. The RFID reader detects the object before, during or after the capacitive sensor detects the object. The system can enhance capacitive coupling between the object and the capacitive sensor and reduce shielding of radio frequency identification, and thus improve the detection sensitivity. 1. An object that can be simultaneously detected by a capacitive sensor and an RFID reader , comprising:a body, made partially or entirely with an electrically poorly conductive material;an RFID tag, embedded in the body.2. The object of claim 1 , wherein the electrically poorly conductive material extends from one side of the body to another side of the body claim 1 , through either the interior of the body or a surface of the body claim 1 , for an object that is made partially with the electrically poorly conductive material.3. The object of claim 1 , wherein the body assumes a structure comprising two layers claim 1 , and the RFID tag is placed between the two layers.4. The object of claim 1 , wherein the body assumes a pen structure comprising a nib and a holder claim 1 , and wherein the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CHUCK TABLE

Номер: US20210004553A1
Автор: HANAJIMA Satoshi
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A processing apparatus includes a chuck table, a processing unit configured to process a workpiece held on the chuck table, a height measuring unit fitted to the processing unit, the height measuring unit measuring, as height data, heights at a plurality of coordinates of the holding surface measured while a moving unit is moved, a reading unit capable of reading an information medium, and a control unit. The chuck table includes an information medium on which identifying information distinguishing the chuck table is recorded. The control unit includes a height data recording section configured to record the height data and the identifying information in association with each other, and a processing control section configured to control a height of the processing unit during processing on the basis of the height data associated with the identifying information read by the reading unit. 1. A processing apparatus comprising:a chuck table having a holding surface configured to hold a workpiece and a frame body surrounding the holding surface;a processing unit configured to process the workpiece held on the chuck table;a moving unit configured to move the chuck table and the processing unit relative to each other in an X-axis direction parallel with the holding surface and a Y-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction;a height measuring unit fitted to the processing unit, the height measuring unit measuring, as height data, heights (Z) at a plurality of coordinates (X, Y) of the holding surface measured while the moving unit is moved;a reading unit capable of reading an information medium; anda control unit, whereinthe chuck table includes an information medium on which identifying information distinguishing the chuck table is recorded,the reading unit reads the information medium of the chuck table installed in the processing apparatus, and a height data recording section configured to record the height data and the identifying information in association with ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Wireless Node Network to Assess and Model a Physical Characteristic Associated with an Object or Space

Номер: US20220012441A1
Автор: KHAN Osama
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Exemplary embodiments include a wireless computing network to assess and model a physical characteristic associated with an object or space, the network including a plurality of wireless nodes located in a physical space, each of the plurality of wireless nodes configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other wireless node in the network in a secure manner, attach to a physical object in the physical space via any adhesive means, utilize data from neighboring wireless nodes to generate or update an artificially intelligent machine learning model regarding a physical characteristic associated with the physical space and a gateway device in communication with each of the plurality of wireless nodes. 1. A wireless computing network to assess and model a physical characteristic associated with an object or space , the network comprising:a plurality of wireless nodes located in a physical space, each of the plurality of wireless nodes configured to:wirelessly communicate with at least one other wireless node in the network in a secure manner;attach to a physical object in the physical space via any adhesive means; andutilize data from neighboring wireless nodes to generate or update an artificially intelligent machine learning model regarding a physical characteristic associated with the physical space; anda gateway device in communication with each of the plurality of wireless nodes.2. The wireless computing network to assess and model a physical characteristic associated with an object or space of claim 1 , further comprising each wireless node having a processor and a memory.3. The wireless computing network to assess and model a physical characteristic associated with an object or space of claim 2 , further comprising each wireless node having a sensor.4. The wireless computing network to assess and model a physical characteristic associated with an object or space of claim 3 , wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor.5. The wireless computing network ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20180004987A1
Автор: Sekiya Shuichi
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The present technology relates to information processing system and method, and information processing device and method for realizing a system capable of increasing efficiency while reducing load concentration. Each of the information processing system and method and the information processing device and method according to an aspect of the present technology belongs to one or more center servers. One or more gate controllers different from each other are allocated. Acquired is user data that relates to data about a user corresponding to identification data, and is supplied on the basis of prediction data corresponding to the identification data. Acquired is the identification data that is read from a storage device storing the identification data, and is supplied from the gate controller allocated to the corresponding system, method or device. The acquired user data that corresponds to the acquired identification data is processed. For example, the present technology is applicable to an information processing device or an information processing system. 1. An information processing system comprising:one or a plurality of center servers to each of which one or more zone servers are allocated;a plurality of the zone servers each of which belongs to one or more of the center servers, one or more gate controllers different from each other being allocated to each of the zone servers; anda plurality of the gate controllers each of which belongs to the corresponding zone server, and communicates with a storage device, whereineach of the center servers includes a management unit that manages user data that is data about a user on the basis of identification data,each of the zone servers includesa user data acquisition unit that acquires the user data that corresponds to the identification data and is supplied on the basis of prediction data corresponding to the identification data,a first identification data acquisition unit that acquires the identification data from the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Mobile rfid container and distribution method

Номер: US20180004988A1
Принадлежит: Promega Corp

A transportable container is enabled with radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technologies to maintain automated inventory levels of those items that are inside the container. The inventory data is communicated via wireless methods, such as cellular or Wi-Fi, to a remote device such as enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system. The ERP system may use the inventory data received from the remote device to automatically update appropriately and generate appropriate records (e.g., container inventory, restocking, invoicing, etc.). In some embodiments, automated RFID scans are triggered when the container is opened and subsequently closed. The container may include RF containment/screening to prevent inadvertent scanning of RFID tags outside of the container. The container may also include a location device to allow the location of the container to be readily determined.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING ENVIRONMENT USING A WIRELESS PASSIVE SENSOR

Номер: US20180004989A1
Автор: Rokhsaz Shahriar
Принадлежит: RFMicron, Inc.

A method for execution by a RFID tag includes receiving, from an RFID reader, an RF signal, where the RF signal has a carrier frequency of a plurality of carrier frequencies that span a broad frequency band. The method further includes adjusting input impedance of the RFID tag over a range of input impedances, where the input impedance of the RFID tag is based on one or more of impedance of the RFID tag's antenna and tank circuit. The method further includes monitoring power level of the received RF signal over the range of input impedances. The method further includes selecting the input impedance of the range of input impedances providing a substantially maximum power level of the received RF signal, where the substantially maximum power level corresponds to the carrier frequency being substantially equal to a resonant frequency of at least one of the antenna and the tank circuit. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprises:an antenna operable to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal, wherein the RF signal has a carrier frequency of a plurality of carrier frequencies, wherein the plurality of frequencies spans a broad frequency band;a tank circuit coupled to the antenna, wherein an input impedance of the RFID tag is based on one or more of impedance of the antenna and impedance of the tank circuit; anda tuning circuit operably coupled to adjust, in increments, the input impedance until a substantially maximum power level of the received RF signal is achieved, wherein the substantially maximum power level corresponds to the carrier frequency being substantially equal to a resonant frequency of at least one of the antenna and the tank circuit.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the tuning circuit is further operable to adjust the input impedance by:providing a control signal to the tank circuit, wherein, based on the control signal, the tank circuit produces an adjusted tank circuit impedance;determining a most recent power level of the received RF ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS

Номер: US20180004990A1
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The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader. 1. A toll system for verifying vehicle information , the system including:a database configured to store vehicle information;a radio frequency device, the radio frequency device including a radio frequency antenna and a chip, the chip comprising:a memory configured to store the vehicle information;a cryptographic block configured to store security keys that are exchanged with a reader and that are checked and validated to grant or deny access to the memory; and receive a signal via the radio frequency antenna, the signal comprising a request to access the memory and a security key,', 'cause the security key included in the received message to be checked and validated against the security key stored in the memory,', 'provide the vehicle information in response to the access request when the security key is checked and validated; and, 'an instruction sequencer coupled with the memory and the encryption block, the instruction sequencer further configured to 'generating the access request, inserting the security key into the generated request, and transmitting the access request to the radio frequency device, and wherein the reader is further configured to receive the vehicle information from the radio frequency device and cause the vehicle information to be compared to the vehicle information stored in the database.', 'a reader coupled with the database, the reader configured to carry out the exchange of the security keys by2. The toll system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to carry out the exchange of the security keys by:receiving a first signal via the radio frequency antenna;receiving a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTOMATED PHYSICAL NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING HIGH RESOLUTION RFID AND OPTICAL SCANNING FOR RFID TAG SPATIAL LOCALIZATION

Номер: US20200005001A1
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Apparatus and methods automatically track the physical connection configuration of fiber optic cables using high spatial resolution RFID tag readout and high-resolution optical scanning In further embodiments, the acquisition of s RFID and/or optical scans are performed by a robotic scanning system. 15-. (canceled)6. An RFID (radio frequency identification) tracking system for physical network connectivity assets within a data center , for automatically discovering and tracking a connection configuration for network cables terminated in connectors that are connected at their endpoints to specified receiving ports , the system comprising:one or more equipment racks including a plurality of networked devices therein with a plurality of receiving ports;one or more robot modules, each comprising a controller module, an actuable RFID probe, an optical scanner, a battery module, and a wireless communication module;a distributed multiplicity of the network cables, each cable including a miniature RFID tag with less than 5 mm readout range and attached in a vicinity of endpoint(s) of network cables;the actuable RFID probe being able to move in close proximity to each receiving port based upon pre-determined receiving port locations, such that RFID tag identifiers are read out; anda remote management server which includes data of the RFID tag identifiers associated with each cable, said identifiers providing data for said server for uniquely identifying a particular receiving port based upon data in a stored database of the receiving port locations.7. A system in accordance with claim 6 , further including one or more automated cross-connect switches with a multiplicity of receiving ports claim 6 , the one or more cross-connect switches being configured to launch an optical time domain reflectometer signal down any of the multiplicity of network cables to determine whether said cable is functional.8. A system in accordance with claim 6 , wherein said RFID tags are passive ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS OF MAKING AND USING AN IDENTIFICATION TAG SYSTEM FOR USE WITH AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY CABLE

Номер: US20200005002A1
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A system for identifying which electromagnetic energy cable outlets are connected to a particular source of electromagnetic energy, including an electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover having at least one electromagnetic energy cable outlet opening such that the electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover is located over an electromagnetic energy cable outlet connector, an electromagnetic energy cable operatively connected to at least one source of electromagnetic energy and the electromagnetic energy cable outlet connector; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to, embedded within, or located adjacent to the back side of the electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover, such that the radio frequency identification tag contains information related to which of the at least one source of electromagnetic energy is connected to the electromagnetic energy cable outlet. 1. A system for identifying which electromagnetic energy cable outlets are connected to a particular source of electromagnetic energy , comprising:an electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover having at least one electromagnetic energy cable outlet opening and a fastener located adjacent to the at least one electromagnetic energy cable outlet opening such that the electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover is located over an electromagnetic energy cable outlet connector;an electromagnetic energy cable having a first end and a second end such that the first end of the electromagnetic energy cable is operatively connected to at least one source of electromagnetic energy of a plurality of sources of electromagnetic energy and the second end of the electromagnetic energy cable is operatively connected to the electromagnetic energy cable outlet connector; anda radio frequency identification (RFID) tag located on a front side of the electromagnetic energy cable outlet faceplate cover such that the radio frequency identification tag contains ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE LABEL WITH ACTIVATING CIRCUITRY

Номер: US20200005003A1
Принадлежит: RFMicron, Inc.

A label sensor that can be affixed to an item includes a first section and a second section. The first section includes a memory, an environmental sensor, a radio frequency (RF) front end that includes a tuning circuit, and a processing module. The processing module is operably coupled to the memory, the environmental sensor, and the RF front end. The second section includes an activation circuit that is operable, upon receiving an input, to activate one or more of the memory, the environmental sensor, the RF front end and the processing module. The activation causes the label sensor to be put in a first operational mode of a plurality of operational modes. 1. A label sensor comprising: memory;', 'an environmental sensor;', 'a radio frequency (RF) front end, wherein the RF front end includes a tuning circuit; and', 'a processing module operably coupled to the memory, the environmental sensor, and the RF front end; and, 'a first section of the label sensor, wherein the label sensor is operable to be affixed to an item, and wherein the first section includesa second section of the label sensor that includes an activation circuit, wherein the activation circuit is operable, upon receiving an input, to activate one or more of the memory, the environmental sensor, the RF front end and the processing module, and wherein the activation causes the label sensor to be put in a first operational mode of a plurality of operational modes.2. The label sensor of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of operational modes comprises two or more of:initially activating a computing device;initializing of coefficients for data processing;configuration of the label sensor by a user;operation of the memory;operation of the environmental sensor;operation of the RF front end; andoperation the processing module.3. The label sensor of claim 1 , wherein the label sensor is fabricated on a flexible circuit board.4. The label sensor of claim 1 , wherein the input comprises one or more of:a radio ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING DENSE STAGING OF PICKUP ORDERS

Номер: US20210004760A1
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Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for managing pickup order staging. A method comprises triggering a pick task for the pickup order via the task management device, wherein the pick task comprises staging filled totes in a section of a staging area assigned to the due time of the pickup order and densely stacking totes assigned to different orders together to a set height and triggering a breakdown task at the breakdown start time via the task management device, wherein the breakdown task comprises separating totes in the staging area assigned to the due time of the pickup order onto multiple movable platforms based on the order serial numbers on each tote. 1. A system for managing pickup order staging , the system comprises:an order database storing a plurality of pickup orders;an electronic identifier reader;a task management device;a label printer; and determine the number of totes to be used for a pickup order based on items in the pickup order;', 'generate, via the label printer, labels for each tote assigned to the pickup order, each label comprising a tote identifier, an order serial number, and a due time;', 'trigger a pick task for the pickup order via the task management device, wherein the pick task comprises staging filled totes in a section of a staging area assigned to the due time of the pickup order and densely stacking totes assigned to different orders together to a set height;', 'detect for the completion of the pick task based on tote identifiers and product identifiers scanned by the electronic identifier reader;', 'determine a breakdown start time for the pickup order;', 'trigger a breakdown task at the breakdown start time via the task management device, wherein the breakdown task comprises separating totes in the staging area assigned to the due time of the pickup order onto multiple movable platforms based on the order serial numbers on each tote;', 'detect for the completion of the breakdown task based on tote identifiers ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANAGING INVENTORY USING AN RFID KANBAN SYSTEM

Номер: US20180005175A1
Автор: Philippe Richard
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A system for provisioning products. The system includes a set of bins for each product, wherein at least one bin of each set of bins is affixed with a corresponding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The system also includes at least one replenishment zone for receiving bins, at least one detection unit for reading an RFID tag of a bin placed in the at least one replenishment zone and generating provisioning requests, a least one processing unit for processing the provisioning requests and issuing instructions responsive to the provisioning requests, at least one communication unit for communicating the provisioning requests, and a memory for storing the provisioning requests. 1. A method for provisioning products , wherein that method comprises:(a) providing a set of bins for each product, wherein at least one bin of each set of bins is affixed with a corresponding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag;(b) reading an RFID tag of a bin placed in at least one replenishment zone;(c) generating a provisioning request for the RFID tag read;(d) communicating the provisioning request;(e) processing the provisioning request;(f) issuing instructions responsive to the provisioning request.3. The method of wherein the product identifier comprises at least one of a Common User Product code or a Device Identification Number (DIN).4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Provisioning request further includes a replenishment zone identifier that corresponds to the at least one replenishment zone in which the bin was placed and read from.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the act of communicating the provisioning request includes one of a polling protocol and a push protocol.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the act of communication the provisioning request include one of encrypting and decrypting the provisioning request.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the act of processing the provisioning request comprises storing the provisioning request in memory.8. The method ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING STATUS AND LOCATION OF AN OBJECT

Номер: US20180005178A1
Автор: GÖLLÜ Aleks
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Techniques are described with regard to determining and controlling a location and status of assets directly and/or indirectly. The techniques may be used to track and control the respective locations and status of any number of objects. Applications include but are not limited to tracking dry and refrigerated trailers and their status in a supply-chain yard; tracking pallets and boxes and their status in a warehouse; tracking items in a retail environment; tracking finished goods and work in progress in and around a manufacturing plant; tracking vehicles in a parking lot; tracking cargo and equipment at an airport; tracking equipment in a lay down yard; etc. In all cases the laborious and error prone data gathering is replaced with automated data collection methods reducing cost, increasing accuracy, and increasing efficiency. 1. A method , comprising:moving a mobile vehicle along a trajectory, the mobile vehicle having at least one sensor;as the mobile vehicle moves along the trajectory, using the sensor to collect information relating to one or more assets that come into proximity with the mobile vehicle; andtransmitting the information collected by the sensor to a processor; andthe processor creating a current mapping of a facility using the collected information and information relating to the trajectory, the current map comprising information about the identity of the one or more assets and the locations of the one or more assets and the mobile vehicle in the facility.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the current mapping includes information relating to the trajectory of the mobile vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor creates a time-evolved set of points each asset is sensed by the sensor based on the information received from mobile vehicle claim 1 , the processor using the time-evolved set of points to determine a most-likely location of each asset in the current mapping of the facility.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor has a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM

Номер: US20200005234A1
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A system is provided that includes: a first relay device provided on a first network hierarchy level; and a second relay device provided on a second network hierarchy level higher than the first network hierarchy level. The first relay device includes: a first information reception unit that receives target object information about a target object, transmitted by a radio tag attached to the target object in accordance with a predetermined timing; a first information storage unit that stores the target object information received by the first information reception unit; a first change determination unit that determines whether there has been a change in a status of the target object, based on a status of reception of the target object information; and a first information transmission unit that transmits the target object information to the second relay device, when the first change determination unit determines that there has been the change. 1. A system comprising:a first relay device provided on a first network hierarchy level; anda second relay device provided on a second network hierarchy level higher than the first network hierarchy level, wherein a first information reception unit that receives target object information about a target object, the target object information being transmitted by a radio tag attached to the target object in accordance with a predetermined timing;', 'a first information storage unit that stores the target object information received by the first information reception unit;', 'a first change determination unit that determines whether there has been a change in a status of the target object, based on a status of reception of the target object information by the first information reception unit; and', 'a first information transmission unit that transmits the target object information about the target object to the second relay device, when the first change determination unit determines that there has been the change in the status of ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

FOLLOW-UP MESSAGES AFTER IN-STORE SHOPPING

Номер: US20190005143A1
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Example embodiments of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for provisioning follow up messages to individuals after an in-store retail shopping experience. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include identifying an item of interest to an individual while in a retail store. The method may further include detecting the individual leaving the retails store, and in response to the individual leaving the retail store, transmitting a message to a mobile device of the individual to remind the individual of the item of interest. 1. A system comprising:a reader component to identify an item of interest to an individual in a retail store by retrieving an identifier from an identification device affixed to the item of interest; anda controller coupled to the reader component, the controller comprising:one or more hardware processors; and determining an amount of time the individual wears the item of interest based in part on a signal produced by the identification device affixed to the item of interest;', 'accessing a look-up table that includes a plurality of predefined interest levels and a time range corresponding to each predefined interest level of the plurality of predefined interest levels;', 'determining, using the look-up table, an interest level of the individual with respect to the item of interest based on the amount of time the individual wears the item of interest;', 'detecting the individual leaving the retail store;', 'generating an offer for the item of interest based on the determined interest level of the individual, the generating of the offer including determining a value of the offer based on the determined interest level of the individual; and', 'transmitting a message to a computer device of the individual in response to detecting the individual leaving retail store, the message facilitating access to the offer., 'a machine- ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190005285A1
Автор: FELDMAN Randy
Принадлежит: ARK IDEAZ, INC.

A system includes a first computing device having a first non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, first communication circuitry, and at least one first processor in communication with the first non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the first communication circuitry. The at least one first processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the first non-transitory machine-readable storage medium to cause the first communication circuitry to receive a first signal from a first transmission medium, calculate a first authentication value for an object based on data included in the first signal, and cause the first communication circuitry to transmit a second signal to the first transmission medium. The second signal identifies whether the object is authentic based, at least in part, on the first authentication value. 1. A system , comprising: receive a first message from at least one of a second plurality of processing devices, the request including data concerning a transaction;', 'generate, in response to the first message, a first value, wherein the first value is based, at least in part, on data included in the first message;', 'perform a comparison of the first value to a second value stored in a respective database communicatively coupled to the processing device; and', 'transmit a second message to the at least one of the second plurality of processing devices, the second message including data indicative of an outcome of the comparison., 'a first plurality of processing devices communicatively coupled to one another by way of a network, each of the first plurality of processing devices configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transaction includes a purchase of an object claim 1 , and wherein the transaction is initiated by the at least one of the second plurality of processing devices.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first value is an authentication value for determining whether the object is authentic.4. The system ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Antenna Coupler Mechanism

Номер: US20160006113A9
Принадлежит: Stryker Combo LLC

Systems and methods are provided for an antenna coupler mechanism. The antenna coupler mechanism includes a first tuning leg, a second tuning leg, and a bottom plate. The first tuning leg includes a first inductive circuit element, the first tuning leg being configured to accept a radio frequency device in series with the first inductive circuit element. The second tuning leg includes a second inductive circuit element and a capacitive circuit element connected in series, the second tuning leg being connected electrically in parallel with the first tuning leg. In addition, the bottom plate includes a third inductive circuit element connected electrically in parallel with the first tuning leg and connected electrically in parallel with the second tuning leg, the bottom plate being configured to couple energy into a nearby structure.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE

Номер: US20200005623A1
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A system and method for detecting hand hygiene compliance is disclosed. Hand hygiene is important in various contexts, including hospital settings, home settings, work settings, and school settings. For example, a healthcare provider may wear a wristband, which may interact with a stationary controller that is integrated with or proximate to a hand cleaning agent dispenser. The interaction may be used to determine whether the healthcare provider has complied with hand hygiene protocols. Further, the wristband may be used to train healthcare providers or others (such as children) in proper hand hygiene. Further, the wristband may be used in other contexts, such as integrating hand hygiene monitoring and access control. Also, monitoring people when performing tasks, such as hygiene tasks, cooking, and moving about, may be beneficial to those with cognitive difficulties, such as dementia. A device for detecting the tasks being performed and providing reminders to the people regarding the tasks may help those with dementia. 1. A mobile wearable electronic device comprising:at least one mechanical structure configured for attachment onto at least a part of a body of a person;communication functionality configured to communicate with a stationary controller, the stationary controller configured to be associated with a dispenser configured to dispense hand cleaning agent;one or more motion sensors configured to generate sensor data indicative of hand movement of the person; and communicate with the stationary controller in order for a hand hygiene event to be identified;', 'responsive to identifying the hand hygiene event, receive a monitor indication from the stationary controller, the monitor indication indicative to the controller to monitor movement compliance or movement non-compliance of the hand movement of the person regarding the hand hygiene event; and', 'responsive to receiving the monitor indication, analyze sensor data generated by the one or more motion ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ASSOCIATING AN INFORMATION READER AND A MEDICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20200005923A1
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A device agent including an information accessor for accessing association information obtained via an information reader. The association information includes medical device information for uniquely identifying the medical device, and device agent information for facilitating in an association between the medical device and the information reader. The device agent also includes an associator for associating the medical device and the information reader based on the association information. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus comprising:at least one data processor; and receive, based upon an association between the apparatus and an information reader, operational information related to operation of the apparatus, wherein the operational information is obtained by the information reader; and', 'cause operation of the apparatus consistent with the received operational information., 'at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one data processor, cause the apparatus to at least22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the apparatus is further caused to at least:provide a scannable tag on a display of the apparatus, wherein the scannable tag comprises a link to association information, wherein the association information comprises data to associate the apparatus with the information reader.23. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the scannable tag comprises one or more of a static barcode claim 22 , a dynamic barcode claim 22 , and a radio-frequency identification tag claim 22 , and wherein the scannable tag is configured to be scanned by the information reader to form the association between the apparatus and the information reader.24. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the association between the apparatus and the information reader is formed by a processing unit via receipt from the information reader of association information claim 21 , wherein the association information ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING ASSETS

Номер: US20210006950A1
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A tracking device is described. The tracking device receives, from a management server, configuration parameters including a first data transmission rate and a second data transmission rate. The tracking device automatically enters into an active mode of the tracking device. When operating in an active mode, the tracking device, is operative to transmit, in response to determining based on first motion sensor measurements that the asset is stationary, first location data at the first data transmission rate. In response to determining, based on second motion sensor measurements and motion definition parameters, that the asset is mobile, the tracking device is operative to transmit, second location data of the asset at the second data transmission rate. 1. A method in a tracking device mounted on an asset , the method comprising:receiving, from a management server, one or more first motion definition parameters that define a first type of movement for the asset to be considered as being mobile or stationary;responsive to determining, based on first motion sensor measurements and the one or more first motion definition parameters, that the asset is stationary, transmitting, at a first data transmission rate, first location data of the asset to the management server;responsive to determining, based on second motion sensor measurements and the one or more first motion definition parameters, that the asset is mobile, transmitting, at a second data transmission rate, second location data of the asset to the management server;receiving, from the management server, one or more second motion definition parameters that define a second type of movement for the asset to be considered as being mobile or stationary, wherein the second type of movement is different from the first type of movement; andresponsive to determining, based on the one or more second motion definition parameters, that the asset is stationary, transmitting, at the first data transmission rate, third location ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE ABLE TO BE IDENTIFIED UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150009012A1
Автор: WU Kuan-De
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An electronic device able to be identified unauthorized disassembly provided in the disclosure includes a case and a RFID tamper-evident label. The case is provided with two external shells separably combined with each other, and an inner space formed between the external shells for containing the RFID tamper-evident label therein. In one embodiment, the RFID tamper-evident label hidden in the inner space is connected to both of the external shells. Thus, once the external shells had been separated, because the RFID tamper-evident label is torn into two pieces, the RFID tamper-evident label cannot be read anymore, thus, a message that the case had been opened is notified. 1. An electronic device able to be identified unauthorized disassembly , comprising: a first external shell; and', 'a second external shell separably assembled with the first external shell, wherein an inner space is defined between the first external shell and the second external shell;, 'a case comprisingan electronic module disposed in the inner space; anda first RFID tamper-evident label disposed in the inner space, connected to any two of the first external shell, the second external shell and the electronic module,wherein the first RFID tamper-evident label is configured to be broken apart along with a separation of the first external shell and the second external shell.2. The electronic device able to be identified unauthorized disassembly according to claim 1 , wherein two first coupling elements are oppositely formed on the first RFID tamper-evident label claim 1 , anda second coupling element and a third coupling element are respectively formed on the two of the first external shell, the second external shell and the electronic module,wherein one of the two first coupling elements and the second coupling element are fixed together, and the other of the two first coupling elements and the third coupling element are fixed together.3. The electronic device able to be identified unauthorized ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for transmitting tag and reader receiving apparatus

Номер: US20150009014A1

A tag transmitting apparatus of a passive RFID (radio frequency identification) system generates a pilot tone, a preamble, and an SFD (start frame delimiter) and transmits the pilot, the preamble, and the SFD, using one of a plurality of square waves.

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, PASSENGER CONVEYOR, AND PASSENGER CONVEYOR BELT THEREFOR

Номер: US20150009015A1
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An information providing system includes a passenger conveyor having a handrail belt and a storage unit that stores a first tag identification information. A portable terminal reads the first tag identification information and transmits the first tag identification information and a portable terminal identification information. The information providing system further includes an information providing device to transmit a providing information corresponding to the first tag identification information and the portable terminal identification information. 1. An information providing system comprising: a handrail belt, and', 'a storage unit that stores a first tag identification information;, 'a passenger conveyor including'}a portable terminal that reads the first tag identification information and transmits the first tag identification information and a portable terminal identification information; andan information providing device that transmits a providing information corresponding to the first tag identification information and the portable terminal identification information.2. The information providing system of claim 1 , further comprising: a reader device such that at least a part of the handrail belt device is within communicable range claim 1 ,wherein the reader device reads a second tag identification information and transmits the second tag identification information to the information providing device, and the information providing device calculates a user position based on the first tag identification information, the second tag identification information, and a first tag reading time when the portable reads the first tag identification information, a second tag reading time when the reader reads the second tag identification information, and a speed value of the handrail belt.3. The information providing system of claim 1 , further comprising:a writer device such that at least a part of the handrail belt device is within communicable range, the writer ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220019751A1
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According to an embodiment, a control device for an image forming apparatus includes a controller that acquires reference information corresponding to expected signal strength values from a wireless tag on a sheet moving along a conveyance path and also acquires measured signal strength values for a first wireless tag on a sheet from a wireless tag communication device. The controller calculates a similarity value from the measured signal strength values and the expected signal strength values to determine whether the first wireless tag is on a sheet moving along the conveyance path. The controller controls the wireless tag communication device to write information to the first wireless tag when the calculated similarity value is above a threshold similarity value. 1. A control device for an image forming apparatus , the control device comprising: acquire reference information corresponding to expected signal strength values for a wireless tag on a sheet moving along a conveyance path;', 'acquire, from a wireless tag communication device, measured signal strength values for a first wireless tag on a sheet;', 'calculate a similarity value for the measured signal strength values and the expected signal strength values to determine whether the first wireless tag is on a sheet moving along the conveyance path; and', 'control the wireless tag communication device to write information to the first wireless tag when the calculated similarity value is above a threshold similarity value., 'a controller configured to2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:calculate a correlation coefficient between a plurality of measured signal strength values for the first wireless tag and the expected signal strength values in the reference information as the similarity value.3. The control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe reference information comprises a reference radio field intensity pattern, andthe controller calculates a ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

PORTABLE DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SURGICAL ITEMS WITH MAGNETIC MARKERS, METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING SURGICAL OBJECTS WITH MAGNETIC MARKERS AND SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION OF RETENTION OF SURGICAL ITEMS WITH MAGNETIC MARKERS

Номер: US20160008091A1
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The present invention refers to a portable device for identification of surgical items with magnetic markers, method for identifying surgical objects with magnetic markers and system for the prevention of retention of surgical items with magnetic markers. The present invention can be used in surgical centers, with the aim of detecting surgical elements/objects () retained in the patient after surgery. The present invention aims to provide instrumental support in object location surgical () retained inside the body cavities for detecting artifacts forgotten after a surgical procedure, by means of device and specific objects and method and system for their identification. 168-. (canceled)691. A portable device () for identification of a surgical object with a magnetic marker characterized by comprising:{'b': 3', '4, '(a) a sensing surface () comprising geomagnetic sensor elements arranged in pairs of sensors arranged face to face so that the electrical signal resulting from the arrangement of sensors on the axes x, y and z is zero, whatever is the orientation of the arrangement under the influence of the uniform magnetic field of the Earth, in order to generate a non zero electrical signal in the presence of a non uniform magnetic field caused by a magnetic marker () that does not require external activation energy to operate, making the electrical signal available for measurement; and'}{'b': '2', '(b) a microprocessed or rnicrocontrolled system for the measurement of the electrical signal provided by the geomagnetic sensor arrangement; a programmable logic device for comparison of the electrical signal measured with security levels and confirmation of the disparity between the values; and a warning electronic device () that activates a luminous and/or sound and/or vibration alarm, indicating the presence of the surgical object.'}70. The device according to characterized in that the sensors have sensitivity to capture magnetic fields of the order of 0.1 uT claim 69 , ...

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