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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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：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。