公开(公告)号：US20090045965A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11677035

申请日：2007-02-20

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  M. Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  M. Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B23/00

CPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US20080191847A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US11633751

申请日：2006-12-04

申请人： Jason August ,  John K. Stevens ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Kenneth Truong ,  Michael J. Vandenberg

发明人： Jason August ,  John K. Stevens ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Kenneth Truong ,  Michael J. Vandenberg

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： B65D77/0406 ,  B65D81/2023 ,  B65D81/3816 ,  B65D2203/10 ,  G06Q10/08

摘要： A method, system, and associated identification device for identification of an entity, such as a passport for identification of national citizens. The identification device includes: a) a display for displaying a photo and other identification data relating to the entity; b) a wireless communication part operable to receive data queries and transmit data wirelessly. The wireless communication portion includes: i) an antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz; ii) a transceiver operatively connected to said antenna and operable to transmit and receive data at the aforesaid low radio frequency; iii) a data storage device operable to store data including identification data for identifying the entity; iv) a data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in the data storage device; and v) an energy source operable for activating said transceiver and said data processor. The energy source is selected from a rechargeable battery, a replaceable battery, a solar cell, a pair of electrical connectors connectable to a mating pair of connectors extending to a power supply, and a tag energization antenna operable to receive radio frequency energy from an ambient radio frequency field of a second radio frequency.

摘要翻译： 用于识别实体的方法，系统和相关联的识别装置，例如用于识别国民的护照。 识别装置包括：a）用于显示与该实体相关的照片和其他识别数据的显示器; b）无线通信部分，可操作用于无线地接收数据查询和传输数据。 无线通信部分包括：i）可在不超过1兆赫的低射频工作的天线; ii）可操作地连接到所述天线并可操作以在前述低射频发射和接收数据的收发器; iii）数据存储装置，用于存储包括用于识别所述实体的识别数据的数据; iv）数据处理器，可操作用于处理从收发器和数据存储装置接收的数据，并发送数据以使得收发器基于存储在数据存储装置中的识别数据发出识别信号; 以及v）能够操作以激活所述收发器和所述数据处理器的能量源。 能量源选自可再充电电池，可更换电池，太阳能电池，可连接到延伸到电源的配对对连接对的一对电连接器，以及可操作以从环境接收射频能量的标签通电天线 第二射频的射频场。

公开(公告)号：US20100253510A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12719351

申请日：2010-03-08

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  M. Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  M. Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B1/08

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G07C9/00111

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) comingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags comingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07164359B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US11276216

申请日：2006-02-17

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  Y10T436/13

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07049963B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10820366

申请日：2004-04-08

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  Y10T436/13

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07489244B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11462844

申请日：2006-08-07

申请人： Jason August ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  John K. Stevens ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong

发明人： Jason August ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  John K. Stevens ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： A01K11/004 ,  A01K11/008 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G07C9/00111

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07277014B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11461443

申请日：2006-07-31

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  Y10T436/13

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US20070152824A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11461443

申请日：2006-07-31

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B13/14 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B5/22

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  Y10T436/13

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07170413B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US11461421

申请日：2006-07-31

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Michael J. Vandenberg ,  Kenneth Truong ,  John K. Stevens ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： A01K11/008 ,  A01K11/004 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  Y10T436/13

摘要： The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) commingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.

公开(公告)号：US07536721B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11566135

申请日：2006-12-01

申请人： John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Kenneth Truong ,  Jason August

发明人： John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Christopher W. Verge ,  Kenneth Truong ,  Jason August

IPC分类号： H04L9/32

CPC分类号： G06Q10/08 ,  G07B2017/00209 ,  G07C9/00039 ,  G07C9/00103 ,  G07C9/00174 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/0023 ,  G07C2009/00642 ,  G07C2009/00769

摘要： The invention provides a method for controlling the operating state of a lock characterized by a locked state and an unlocked state. The method comprises: entering secret information on an electronic input device (e.g. keypad) located on a radio frequency identity card, then electronically comparing the secret information against an authorized code to determine whether the secret information is authorized, then transmitting by radio frequency an unlocking signal to a radio frequency reader located at the lock for opening the lock in the event that the secret information is authorized.In a related use of such RF identity cards, the invention also provides a system and method of tracking movements of individuals within a secure area. The method comprises the steps of: using a loop antenna operable to transmit and receive RF signals from at least one radio frequency (RF) identity card carried by an individual; transmitting RF signals at a frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz from a reader through the loop antenna to the aforesaid RF card to request a secret code; entering this secret code on an electronic input device (e.g. keypad) device located on the RF card, transmitting this secret code to the reader through a transceiver disposed on the RF card; and using a data processor/CPU located at the reader to determine whether the secret code corresponds to the aforesaid authorization.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于控制锁定的操作状态的方法，其特征在于锁定状态和解锁状态。 该方法包括：在位于射频识别卡上的电子输入设备（例如小键盘）上输入秘密信息，然后将秘密信息与授权码进行电子比较，以确定秘密信息是否被授权，然后通过射频发送解锁 信号到位于锁的射频读取器，以在秘密信息被授权的情况下打开锁。 在这种RF身份证的相关使用中，本发明还提供了一种跟踪个人在安全区域内的运动的系统和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：使用可操作以从由个人携带的至少一个射频（RF）身份证发送和接收RF信号的环形天线; 将来自读取器的频率不超过1兆赫的RF信号通过环形天线发射到上述RF卡以请求密码; 在位于RF卡上的电子输入设备（例如键盘）设备上输入该密码，通过设置在RF卡上的收发器将该密码发送给读取器; 并使用位于读取器的数据处理器/ CPU来确定密码是否对应于上述授权。