公开(公告)号：US08542717B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US11838085

申请日：2007-08-13

申请人： John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott ,  David W. Hensley

发明人： John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott ,  David W. Hensley

IPC分类号： H04B1/00

CPC分类号： G06K7/10366 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US08514070B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12818453

申请日：2010-06-18

申请人： Clark L. Roper ,  Laurie H. Cummins ,  John P. Volpi ,  John L. Hastings, III

发明人： Clark L. Roper ,  Laurie H. Cummins ,  John P. Volpi ,  John L. Hastings, III

IPC分类号： G08B23/00

CPC分类号： G08B21/0288 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A45F2200/0516 ,  G08B13/124 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/0286 ,  G08B21/22 ,  G08B25/08

摘要： A mounting strap assembly of a tracking device includes a primary mounting strap and one more secondary reinforcing support straps. Continuity sensing elements and other tamper detection means detect any attempt to cut through the mounting strap assembly during an attempted removal of the tracking device from an offender or other mounted location. The reinforcing support straps keep the mounting strap assembly from being completely severed while providing authorities time to be summoned to the location where the tracking device is located and prior to the tracking device being completely removed.

摘要翻译： 跟踪装置的安装带组件包括主安装带和一个以上的辅助加强支撑带。 连续性感测元件和其他篡改检测装置在尝试从违规者或其他安装位置移除跟踪装置期间检测任何切穿安装带组件的尝试。 加强支撑带保持安装带组件不被完全切断，同时提供时间被召唤到跟踪装置所在的位置，并且在跟踪装置被完全移除之前。

公开(公告)号：US20120313757A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US11838085

申请日：2007-08-13

申请人： John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott ,  David W. Hensley

发明人： John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott ,  David W. Hensley

IPC分类号： G06K7/01

CPC分类号： G06K7/10366 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 询问器，辨别对象的存在的方法以及采用该对象的询问系统。 在一个实施例中，询问系统包括与基本命令单元通信以跟踪对象的位置的多个询问器。 在其中物体是RFID物体（例如，具有RFID标签的物体）的另一实施例中，询问器采用诸如预先对RFID物体进行预充电的信号处理技术，并且使用所选技术将参考码与来自RIFD物体的回复码相关联 增加询问器的灵敏度，特别是对于恶劣环境。 在其他实施例中，询问系统包括与其一起使用的金属器具和海绵的变型。 在另一个实施例中，询问系统包括能够识别金属物体的存在的金属询问器，特别是在存在另一金属物体的情况下。

公开(公告)号：US20110248853A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12818453

申请日：2010-06-18

申请人： Clark L. Roper ,  Laurie H. Cummins ,  John P. Volpi ,  John L. Hastings, III

发明人： Clark L. Roper ,  Laurie H. Cummins ,  John P. Volpi ,  John L. Hastings, III

IPC分类号： G08B23/00

CPC分类号： G08B21/0288 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A45F2200/0516 ,  G08B13/124 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/0286 ,  G08B21/22 ,  G08B25/08

摘要： A mounting strap assembly of a tracking device includes a primary mounting strap and one more secondary reinforcing support straps. Continuity sensing elements and other tamper detection means detect any attempt to cut through the mounting strap assembly during an attempted removal of the tracking device from an offender or other mounted location. The reinforcing support straps keep the mounting strap assembly from being completely severed while providing authorities time to be summoned to the location where the tracking device is located and prior to the tracking device being completely removed.

摘要翻译： 跟踪装置的安装带组件包括主安装带和一个以上的辅助加强支撑带。 连续性感测元件和其他篡改检测装置在尝试从违规者或其他安装位置移除跟踪装置期间检测任何切穿安装带组件的尝试。 加强支撑带保持安装带组件不被完全切断，同时提供时间被召唤到跟踪装置所在的位置，并且在跟踪装置被完全移除之前。

公开(公告)号：US07755491B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US12188868

申请日：2008-08-08

申请人： John P. Volpi ,  Wallace A. Kluck ,  David W. Hensley

发明人： John P. Volpi ,  Wallace A. Kluck ,  David W. Hensley

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G01S13/66 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/0805 ,  G01S13/825 ,  G01S13/878

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 询问器，辨别对象的存在的方法以及采用该对象的询问系统。 在一个实施例中，询问系统包括与基本命令单元通信以跟踪对象的位置的多个询问器。 在其中物体是RFID物体（例如，具有RFID标签的物体）的另一个实施例中，询问器采用诸如预先对RFID物体进行预充电的信号处理技术，并且使用所选技术将参考码与来自RFID物体的回复码相关联 增加询问器的灵敏度，特别是对于恶劣环境。 在其他实施例中，询问系统包括与其一起使用的金属器具和海绵的变型。 在另一个实施例中，询问系统包括能够识别金属物体的存在的金属询问器，特别是在存在另一金属物体的情况下。

公开(公告)号：US07690304B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11541207

申请日：2006-09-29

申请人： Steven D. Roemerman ,  John P. Volpi

发明人： Steven D. Roemerman ,  John P. Volpi

IPC分类号： F42C15/40 ,  B64D1/04

CPC分类号： F42B25/00 ,  F42B12/04 ,  F42B12/362 ,  F42B12/44 ,  F42C15/005 ,  F42C15/20

摘要： A weapon and weapon system, and methods of manufacturing and operating the same. In one embodiment, the weapon includes a warhead having destructive elements. The weapon also includes a folding lug switch assembly that provides a mechanism to attach the weapon to a delivery vehicle and is configured to close after launching from the delivery vehicle, thereby satisfying a criterion to arm the warhead. The weapon still further includes a guidance section including an antenna configured to receive mission data before launching from the delivery vehicle and further configured to receive instructions after launching from the delivery vehicle to guide the weapon to a target.

摘要翻译： 武器和武器系统，以及制造和操作的方法。 在一个实施例中，武器包括具有破坏性元件的弹头。 武器还包括一个折叠式耳片开关组件，其提供将武器附接到输送车辆的机构，并且构造成在从输送车辆发射之后关闭，从而满足武装弹头的标准。 武器还包括引导部分，其包括天线，其被配置为在从发送车辆发射之前接收任务数据，并且还被配置为在从发送车辆发射之后接收指令以将武器引导到目标。

公开(公告)号：US07541933B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11838098

申请日：2007-08-13

申请人： John P. Volpi ,  Steven D. Roemerman ,  Jimmy D. Laferney ,  Robert C. Hatch ,  Glenn W. Boisbrun

发明人： John P. Volpi ,  Steven D. Roemerman ,  Jimmy D. Laferney ,  Robert C. Hatch ,  Glenn W. Boisbrun

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G01S13/66 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/0805 ,  G01S13/825 ,  G01S13/878 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04B5/0062

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 询问器，辨别对象的存在的方法以及采用该对象的询问系统。 在一个实施例中，询问系统包括与基本命令单元通信以跟踪对象的位置的多个询问器。 在其中物体是RFID物体（例如，具有RFID标签的物体）的另一个实施例中，询问器采用诸如预先对RFID物体进行预充电的信号处理技术，并且使用所选技术将参考码与来自RFID物体的回复码相关联 增加询问器的灵敏度，特别是对于恶劣环境。 在其他实施例中，询问系统包括与其一起使用的金属器具和海绵的变型。 在另一个实施例中，询问系统包括能够识别金属物体的存在的金属询问器，特别是在存在另一金属物体的情况下。

公开(公告)号：US07501948B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11238225

申请日：2005-09-29

申请人： Steven D. Roemerman ,  John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott

发明人： Steven D. Roemerman ,  John P. Volpi ,  Logan Scott

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G06Q50/30 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

摘要： An interrogation system employable with an object having a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation system includes a database having prior knowledge about the object, and an interrogator that scans the RFID tag and discerns additional information therefrom about the object. The interrogator still further includes a control system that identifies the object based on the prior knowledge and the additional information.

摘要翻译： 一种可利用具有射频识别（RFID）标签的对象的操作系统的询问系统及其操作方法。 在一个实施例中，询问系统包括具有关于对象的先前知识的数据库，以及询问器，其扫描RFID标签并从其中辨别关于对象的附加信息。 询问器还包括基于现有知识和附加信息识别对象的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US5410321A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US128943

申请日：1993-09-29

申请人： Eldon L. Gordon ,  Henry S. Eilts ,  John P. Volpi

发明人： Eldon L. Gordon ,  Henry S. Eilts ,  John P. Volpi

IPC分类号： H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H01Q3/12

CPC分类号： H01Q3/24

摘要： An antenna system and method comprising an antenna having 2+N antenna elements, where N is zero or an odd integer, an algorithm controlled switching circuit having a separate switch associated with each of the elements and a switch control selectively causing the switching circuit to couple an adjacent pair of the antenna elements to their associated switches while maintaining the remaining switches uncoupled from their associated antenna elements. The algorithm controlled switch control includes circuitry for successively coupling each adjacent antenna element pair of the antenna elements to their associated switches, determining a predetermined parameter for each of the antenna element pair and then causing the antenna system to operate with only one of the antenna pairs responsive to determination of the predetermined parameter. The centers of all of the antenna elements are directed in one or the other of two opposite directions and the center of each of the antenna elements is disposed at a different vertex of an equilateral polygon having N sides.

摘要翻译： 一种天线系统和方法，包括具有2 + N个天线元件的天线，其中N为零或奇整数，算法控制的开关电路具有与每个元件相关联的单独的开关，以及选择性地使开关电路耦合的开关控制 相邻的一对天线元件到其相关联的开关，同时保持剩余的开关与其相关联的天线元件分离。 算法控制开关控制包括用于将每个相邻的天线元件对天线元件对连续地耦合到其相关联的开关的电路，为每个天线元件对确定预定参数，然后使天线系统仅使用一个天线对 响应于所述预定参数的确定。 所有天线元件的中心指向两个相反方向中的一个或另一个，并且每个天线元件的中心设置在具有N侧的等边多边形的不同顶点处。

公开(公告)号：US4428052A

公开(公告)日：1984-01-24

申请号：US271914

申请日：1981-06-09

申请人： Eugene A. Robinson ,  Jerry L. Setliff ,  Michael D. Smith ,  John P. Volpi

发明人： Eugene A. Robinson ,  Jerry L. Setliff ,  Michael D. Smith ,  John P. Volpi

IPC分类号： G01C21/20 ,  G06F15/50

CPC分类号： G01C21/20

摘要： A navigational aid and autopilot in which informational data pertaining to the physical operating conditions of the craft, the external characteristics relevant to the operation of the craft, and a chart mapping a selected portion of the surface of the earth in which the craft is operating are combined into a single communication correlating such data in a manner assisting an operator of the craft in the performance of his duties. The navigational aid measures external physical conditions such as radio transmissions, radar soundings, sonar soundings, and the like, as well as the physical state of the craft such as fuel flow, list of the craft, and speed of the motor. By monitoring these characteristics in association with an electronic chart, the system correlates and combines the total informational content in a comprehensive form so as to relieve the operator pilot of the necessity of integrating and correlating data from a plurality of different sources. The autopilot operation accepts two types of data command, the first being a destination, the second being a bearing and time duration. Through the use of a position determining means, such as a Loran-C receiver, the system controls the craft and its movement to the destination. With the help of the external physical condition monitors, the system provides course direction so that the craft will not collide with another boat nor run aground. The autopilot additionally plots the course for the craft.

摘要翻译： 一种导航辅助和自动驾驶仪，其中关于飞行器的物理操作条件的信息数据，与飞行器的操作相关的外部特性以及映射该飞行器所在地球表面的选定部分的图表是 组合成一个单一的通信，以协助操作人员履行其职责的方式将这些数据相关联。 导航辅助措施测量诸如无线电传输，雷达探测，声纳探测等外部物理条件，以及诸如燃料流，工艺列表和电机速度等工艺的物理状态。 通过与电子图表相关联地监视这些特征，系统以综合的形式将总体信息内容相关联并组合起来，以便减轻操作者导航对来自多个不同来源的数据进行整合和相关的必要性。 自动驾驶仪操作接受两种类型的数据命令，第一种是目的地，第二种是轴承和持续时间。 通过使用诸如Loran-C接收器的位置确定装置，系统控制飞行及其到目的地的移动。 在外部物理状态监视器的帮助下，系统提供航向，使船只不会与另一艘船碰撞或搁浅。 自动驾驶仪另外绘制了工艺的过程。