公开(公告)号：US20120274452A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13094026

申请日：2011-04-26

申请人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： G06K7/01

CPC分类号： H04Q1/138 ,  G02B6/389 ,  G02B6/3895

摘要： Radio frequency (RF)-enabled latches and related components, assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed that affect control of mating and/or demating of components. In one embodiment, a component is provided that includes a body configured to be mated to a second component to establish a connection. A latch is disposed in the body and configured to either affect demating of the body from the second component or mating of the body to the second component, when the latch is not actuated. A transponder disposed in the body can be configured to actuate the latch to either affect demating of the body from the second component or mating of the body to the second component. The transponder can also be configured to actuate the latch based on the identification information of the second transponder received through the communication connection or lack of receiving identification information from a second transponder or reader.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有影响对组件的配合和/或定位的控制的具有射频（RF）的闩锁和相关组件，组件，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种组件，其包括配置成与第二组件配合以建立连接的主体。 闩锁设置在主体中，并且被构造成当闩锁未被致动时，将主体从第二部件或本体的配合到第二部件的影响。 设置在身体中的应答器可以被配置为致动闩锁，以使身体从第二部件或身体与第二部件的配合发生作用。 应答器还可以被配置为基于通过通信连接接收到的第二应答器的识别信息或者从第二应答器或读取器缺少接收标识信息来致动锁存器。

公开(公告)号：US08138925B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12354335

申请日：2009-01-15

申请人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  Aravind Chamarti

发明人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  Aravind Chamarti

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G06K17/0006 ,  G06K5/02 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K2017/0093 ,  H04Q1/149 ,  H05K7/1498

摘要： A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based configuration detection system for automatically detecting, directing, and/or configuring the physical configuration of a complex system constituted by a set of one or more types of mateable components. The RFID configuration detection system utilizes a set of mateable RFID tags arranged so that each mateable component includes at least one mateable RFID tag. Each RFID tag includes information about its associated component and is arranged so that when the components are mated, their associated RFID tags also are mated. The system uses at least one RFID reader to read RFID tag signals from the RFID tags. The RFID tag signals provide information about mating status of the component, as well as information about components themselves. An information processing system operably connected to the RFID reader receives and process information concerning the number and type of mated connections and thus the configuration. Changes to the configuration, such as mated connections being unmated, can be tracked to provide real-time configuration information.

摘要翻译： 一种基于射频识别（RFID）的配置检测系统，用于自动检测，指导和/或配置由一组或多种类型的可配对组件构成的复杂系统的物理配置。 RFID配置检测系统利用一组可配置的RFID标签，其布置成使得每个可配对组件包括至少一个可配对的RFID标签。 每个RFID标签包括关于其关联部件的信息，并且被布置成使得当部件配合时，其相关联的RFID标签也被配对。 该系统使用至少一个RFID读取器来从RFID标签读取RFID标签信号。 RFID标签信号提供关于组件的配合状态的信息，以及关于组件本身的信息。 可操作地连接到RFID读取器的信息处理系统接收并处理关于配合连接的数量和类型以及因此配置的信息。 可以跟踪对配置的更改，例如未配对的配对连接，以提供实时配置信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090195363A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12354335

申请日：2009-01-15

申请人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  Aravind Chamarti

发明人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Keith Allen Hoover ,  Aravind Chamarti

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： G06K17/0006 ,  G06K5/02 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K2017/0093 ,  H04Q1/149 ,  H05K7/1498

摘要： A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based configuration detection system for automatically detecting, directing, and/or configuring the physical configuration of a complex system constituted by a set of one or more types of mateable components. The RFID configuration detection system utilizes a set of mateable RFID tags arranged so that each mateable component includes at least one mateable RFID tag. Each RFID tag includes information about its associated component and is arranged so that when the components are mated, their associated RFID tags also are mated. The system uses at least one RFID reader to read RFID tag signals from the RFID tags. The RFID tag signals provide information about mating status of the component, as well as information about components themselves. An information processing system operably connected to the RFID reader receives and process information concerning the number and type of mated connections and thus the configuration. Changes to the configuration, such as mated connections being unmated, can be tracked to provide real-time configuration information.

摘要翻译： 一种基于射频识别（RFID）的配置检测系统，用于自动检测，指导和/或配置由一组或多种类型的可配对组件构成的复杂系统的物理配置。 RFID配置检测系统利用一组可配置的RFID标签，其布置成使得每个可配对组件包括至少一个可配对的RFID标签。 每个RFID标签包括关于其关联部件的信息，并且被布置成使得当部件配合时，其相关联的RFID标签也被配对。 该系统使用至少一个RFID读取器来从RFID标签读取RFID标签信号。 RFID标签信号提供关于组件的配合状态的信息，以及关于组件本身的信息。 可操作地连接到RFID读取器的信息处理系统接收并处理关于配合连接的数量和类型以及因此配置的信息。 可以跟踪对配置的更改，例如未配对的配对连接，以提供实时配置信息。

公开(公告)号：US08264366B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12415343

申请日：2009-03-31

申请人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： H04Q9/00 ,  G01D21/00 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  H04Q2209/47 ,  H04Q2209/823

摘要： Components having one or more sensors adapted to provide sensor data relating to a condition(s) of the component are disclosed. The component is adapted to communicate with another mating component to associate sensor data with identity information of the mating component. The sensor and identity information can be communicated remotely including via radio-frequency communications employing RF identification devices (RFIDs). Location of the mating component can be determined using the identity information of the mating component. In this manner, the sensor data can be associated with the location of the mating component using the identity information in a “component-to-component” configuration to provide location-specific sensor data. Having the ability to localize sensor data to a specific location can assist in pinpointing areas where performance or other condition issues may exist in a component, a mating component, an article of manufacture associated with the components, and/or communication and/or transmissions lines coupled between components.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有一个或多个传感器的组件，其适于提供与组件的条件有关的传感器数据。 该组件适于与另一匹配部件通信以将传感器数据与配合部件的身份信息相关联。 可以远程地传送传感器和身份信息，包括使用RF识别设备（RFID）的射频通信。 可以使用配合部件的身份信息来确定配合部件的位置。 以这种方式，传感器数据可以使用“组件到组件”配置中的身份信息与匹配组件的位置相关联，以提供位置特定的传感器数据。 将传感器数据定位到特定位置的能力可以帮助精确定位在组件，配合部件，与部件相关联的制造品，和/或通信和/或传输线路中的性能或其他状况问题的区域 耦合在组件之间。

公开(公告)号：US20100245057A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12415343

申请日：2009-03-31

申请人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： H04Q9/00 ,  G01D21/00 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  H04Q2209/47 ,  H04Q2209/823

摘要： Components having one or more sensors adapted to provide sensor data relating to a condition(s) of the component are disclosed. The component is adapted to communicate with another mating component to associate sensor data with identity information of the mating component. The sensor and identity information can be communicated remotely including via radio-frequency communications employing RF identification devices (RFIDs). Location of the mating component can be determined using the identity information of the mating component. In this manner, the sensor data can be associated with the location of the mating component using the identity information in a “component-to-component” configuration to provide location-specific sensor data. Having the ability to localize sensor data to a specific location can assist in pinpointing areas where performance or other condition issues may exist in a component, a mating component, an article of manufacture associated with the components, and/or communication and/or transmissions lines coupled between components.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有一个或多个传感器的组件，其适于提供与组件的条件有关的传感器数据。 该组件适于与另一匹配部件通信以将传感器数据与配合部件的身份信息相关联。 可以远程地传送传感器和身份信息，包括使用RF识别设备（RFID）的射频通信。 可以使用配合部件的身份信息来确定配合部件的位置。 以这种方式，传感器数据可以使用“组件到组件”配置中的身份信息与匹配组件的位置相关联，以提供位置特定的传感器数据。 将传感器数据定位到特定位置的能力可以帮助精确定位在组件，配合部件，与部件相关联的制造品，和/或通信和/或传输线路中的性能或其他状况问题的区域 耦合在组件之间。

公开(公告)号：US07855697B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11891830

申请日：2007-08-13

申请人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Bradley Richard Thurow ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Bradley Richard Thurow ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q1/36

CPC分类号： H01Q9/16 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/24

摘要： Antenna systems for passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The antenna systems have a very small form factor with good power harvesting and good performance in proximity to other antennas. The antenna system includes at least one, and preferably two, parallel serpentine antenna elements formed on, or otherwise supported by, an antenna substrate so that a RFID-tag integrated circuit (IC) can be electrically contacted to the antenna system at one end of the antenna substrate. A conducting wire that runs in the same direction as the at least one serpentine antenna element is used to match impedance and enhance antenna performance and power flow between the antenna and the IC. An impedance-matching circuit may be employed in place of the conducting wire to facilitate impedance matching between the antenna and the IC.

摘要翻译： 用于无源射频识别（RFID）标签的天线系统。 天线系统具有非常小的形状因子，具有良好的功率收集和在其他天线附近的良好性能。 天线系统包括至少一个，优选两个平行的蛇形天线元件，其形成在天线基板上或以其它方式由天线基板支撑，使得RFID标签集成电路（IC）可以在天线系统的一端电接触天线系统 天线基板。 以与至少一个蛇形天线元件相同的方向运行的导线用于匹配阻抗并增强天线和IC之间的天线性能和功率流。 可以采用阻抗匹配电路来代替导线，以便于天线和IC之间的阻抗匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20090045961A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11891830

申请日：2007-08-13

申请人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Bradley Richard Thurow ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： Aravind Chamarti ,  John David Downie ,  Bradley Richard Thurow ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： H01Q9/16 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/24

摘要： Antenna systems for passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The antenna systems have a very small form factor with good power harvesting and good performance in proximity to other antennas. The antenna system includes at least one, and preferably two, parallel serpentine antenna elements formed on, or otherwise supported by, an antenna substrate so that a RFID-tag integrated circuit (IC) can be electrically contacted to the antenna system at one end of the antenna substrate. A conducting wire that runs in the same direction as the at least one serpentine antenna element is used to match impedance and enhance antenna performance and power flow between the antenna and the IC. An impedance-matching circuit may be employed in place of the conducting wire to facilitate impedance matching between the antenna and the IC.

摘要翻译： 用于无源射频识别（RFID）标签的天线系统。 天线系统具有非常小的形状因子，具有良好的功率收集和在其他天线附近的良好性能。 天线系统包括至少一个，优选两个平行的蛇形天线元件，其形成在天线基板上或以其它方式由天线基板支撑，使得RFID标签集成电路（IC）可以在天线系统的一端电接触天线系统 天线基板。 以与至少一个蛇形天线元件相同的方向运行的导线用于匹配阻抗并增强天线和IC之间的天线性能和功率流。 可以采用阻抗匹配电路来代替导线，以便于天线和IC之间的阻抗匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20120133490A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13363890

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： G06K7/01

CPC分类号： G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  H01R13/465

摘要： Protocols, systems, and methods are disclosed for two or more RFID tags to communicate with each other and a device using direct connections. A disclosed system includes a first RFID tag, a second RFID tag, and a device. The first and second RFID tags are configured to mate to each other and directly exchange information. The second RFID tag is further configured to directly exchange information with the device such that information received directly at the second RFID tag from the first RFID tag may then be directly exchanged with the device. The first RFID tag may send a first tag identification directly from the first RFID tag to the second RFID tag. The second RFID tag may then send a first acknowledgement to the first RFID tag if the first tag identification was correctly received by the second RFID tag.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于两个或更多个RFID标签相互通信的协议，系统和方法以及使用直接连接的设备。 所公开的系统包括第一RFID标签，第二RFID标签和设备。 第一和第二RFID标签被配置为彼此交配并直接交换信息。 第二RFID标签还被配置为直接与设备交换信息，使得直接在第一RFID标签处从第一RFID标签接收的信息随后可以与设备直接交换。 第一RFID标签可以将第一标签识别从第一RFID标签直接发送到第二RFID标签。 如果第二标签识别被第二RFID标签正确地接收，则第二RFID标签然后可以向第一RFID标签发送第一确认。

公开(公告)号：US20120126949A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13363808

申请日：2012-02-01

申请人： John David Downie ,  Leo Nederlof ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： John David Downie ,  Leo Nederlof ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： G06K7/01

CPC分类号： G06K19/07749 ,  G02B6/3895 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  H01R13/465

摘要： Protocols, systems, and methods are disclosed for two or more RFID tags to communicate with each other using direct connections, wherein the two or more RFID tags are configured to mate and directly exchange identification information. A disclosed method includes detecting that a first RFID tag is connected to a second RFID tag. A first message comprising a first tag identification is sent directly from the first RFID tag to the second RFID tag, and the first RFID tag receives a first acknowledgement from the second RFID tag if the first tag identification was correctly received. A second message comprising a second tag identification may be sent directly from the second RFID tag to the first RFID tag and a second acknowledgement may be received from the first RFID tag if the second tag identification was correctly received.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于两个或更多个RFID标签的协议，系统和方法，以使用直接连接彼此通信，其中两个或更多个RFID标签被配置为配对并直接交换识别信息。 所公开的方法包括检测第一RFID标签连接到第二RFID标签。 包括第一标签识别的第一消息被直接从第一RFID标签发送到第二RFID标签，并且如果正确接收到第一标签标识，则第一RFID标签从第二RFID标签接收第一确认。 包括第二标签识别的第二消息可以从第二RFID标签直接发送到第一RFID标签，并且如果正确接收到第二标签标识，则可以从第一RFID标签接收第二确认。

公开(公告)号：US20110140856A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12956271

申请日：2010-11-30

申请人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Bradley R. Thurow ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

发明人： John David Downie ,  James Scott Sutherland ,  Bradley R. Thurow ,  Richard Edward Wagner ,  Dale Alan Webb ,  Matthew Scott Whiting

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0707 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06K19/0717

摘要： A passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) system has an RFID reader that communicates with and provides power to an RFID tag. The RFID tag has an RFID integrated circuit chip that contains a memory device for storing information to be transmitted to the RFID reader, and energy storage device that stores energy for powering the integrated circuit chip. In the event that the RFID tag is activated during periods when the RFID integrated circuit chip is not receiving sufficient energy from the RFID reader, then either an energy storage device is provided to allow the activation event to be recorded at the RFID integrated circuit chip, or a memory device is provided that senses and records the activation event and communicates this activation event once power has been restored.

摘要翻译： 无源射频识别（RFID）系统具有与RFID标签通信并向其提供电力的RFID读取器。 RFID标签具有RFID集成电路芯片，其包含用于存储要发送到RFID读取器的信息的存储器件，以及存储用于为集成电路芯片供电的能量的能量存储装置。 在RFID集成电路芯片没有从RFID读取器接收到足够能量的时段期间激活RFID标签的情况下，提供能量存储装置以允许将激活事件记录在RFID集成电路芯片上， 或者提供感测和记录激活事件的存储设备，并且一旦电力恢复，则传达该激活事件。