公开(公告)号：US08063760B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US11838077

申请日：2007-08-13

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

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

IPC分类号： G08B26/00

CPC分类号： G01S13/66 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/0805 ,  G01S7/40 ,  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：US20090045917A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

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： H04Q5/22

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 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：US07893840B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US11838082

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： 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 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/47

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：US07411506B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11838099

申请日：2007-08-13

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 ,  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.

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：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：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：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：US08174366B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US11838091

申请日：2007-08-13

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

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

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

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

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：US07671744B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11838094

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： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G01S13/66 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/0805 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S13/825 ,  G01S13/878 ,  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：US20120124743A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13362780

申请日：2012-01-31

申请人： David W. Hensley ,  Jean-Bernard Duvert ,  Sebastien Gemeline ,  Patrick Weizman ,  Gary S. Siegle ,  Barbu Olivier ,  Le Boeuf Guenael

发明人： David W. Hensley ,  Jean-Bernard Duvert ,  Sebastien Gemeline ,  Patrick Weizman ,  Gary S. Siegle ,  Barbu Olivier ,  Le Boeuf Guenael

IPC分类号： A61G7/05

CPC分类号： A61G7/015 ,  A61G7/005 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61G7/0507 ,  A61G7/0509 ,  A61G7/0514 ,  A61G7/0524 ,  A61G7/0528 ,  A61G7/08 ,  Y10T16/18 ,  Y10T16/195

摘要： A patient support is connectable to an external power source. The patient support includes a bedframe supported on a floor, a plurality of wheels coupled to the bedframe, and a brake configured to prevent the bed from moving on the floor. The brake is moveable between a braked position and an unbraked position. The patient support also includes a controller configured to activate an alarm when the brake is moved to the unbraked position when the bed is connected to the external power source.

摘要翻译： 患者支架可连接到外部电源。 患者支架包括支撑在地板上的床框架，联接到床架的多个轮子以及被配置为防止床在地板上移动的制动器。 制动器可在制动位置和未制动位置之间移动。 患者支架还包括控制器，该控制器构造成当床连接到外部电源时制动器移动到未制动位置时激活报警。