公开(公告)号：US20060227002A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11402660

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Thomas Jensen ,  Casimer Lawler

Inventor： Thomas Jensen ,  Casimer Lawler

IPC: G08B5/00

CPC classification number: G09F3/02 ,  G09F9/30

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate generally to methods and apparatus for relating information in a form either machine-readable, human-readable, or some combination thereof. More particularly, although not exclusively, these embodiments are concerned with the display of information on a smart active label or smart packaging where low power and low cost are significant considerations. In some embodiments, display methods are based on electronic, electromechanical, electrochemical, and combinations thereof configured or manufactured using printing techniques, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) techniques, or combinations thereof to achieve high reliability, low cost, and low activation energies. The embodiments described above can provide an accurate and low-cost apparatus and method for relating the information obtained by smart active labels and smart packages.

公开(公告)号：US20060061454A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11221540

申请日：2005-09-07

Applicant: Wayne Debord ,  James Hatchett ,  Thomas Jensen

Inventor： Wayne Debord ,  James Hatchett ,  Thomas Jensen

IPC: G08B1/00

CPC classification number: G01K3/005 ,  G01K3/04 ,  G01K7/16 ,  G01K7/32 ,  G01K2207/04 ,  G09F3/0291 ,  G09F9/30

Abstract: An electronic assembly may be contained in a label that performs time-temperature integration (TTI) and indicates that time and/or temperature levels have been reached that may compromise the quality, shelf life, or safety of the item to which the label is affixed. The label may be used on a wide variety of objects that require careful handling in terms of temperature and/or time elapsed before use. The labeling system includes circuitry that measures and calculates, and indictor(s) that signal that the time has come for discounted sale, and, later, that the time has come for disposal rather than sale. Optionally, the circuitry may act as an “over-temperature alarm” system, to measure, calculate, and indicate when a one-time temperature violation has occurred that is of such a magnitude that the item is immediately considered compromised or spoiled. The label may take the form of a flexible, disposable label that is typically powered by a small battery. Methods may include providing a temperature-variable oscillator or time-base, counting cycles of said oscillator within a logic circuit to determine when one or more preset total cycle counts is/are reached, and signaling when said total cycle count(s) is/are reached. Extra sensing, time-keeping, memory storage, and/or communication interface circuits may be incorporated to augment the electronic assembly's and method's capabilities.

Abstract translation: 电子组件可以包含在执行时间 - 温度整合（TTI）的标签中，并且指示已经达到可能损害标签贴在其上的物品的质量，保质期或安全性的时间和/或温度水平 。 该标签可用于需要在使用前温度和/或时间经过的仔细处理的各种物体上。 标签系统包括测量和计算的电路，以及表明已经到达折扣销售时间的指标，以及随后的处理而不是销售的时间。 可选地，电路可以充当“过温度报警”系统，以测量，计算和指示什么时候发生一次性温度违规，其大小使得物品被立即被认定为损害或损坏。 标签可以采用通常由小型电池供电的灵活的一次性标签的形式。 方法可以包括提供温度可变振荡器或时基，逻辑电路内的所述振荡器的计数周期，以确定何时达到一个或多个预设的总周期计数;以及当所述总周期计数为/ 达到了 可以结合额外的感测，计时，存储器存储和/或通信接口电路来增加电子组件和方法的能力。