公开(公告)号：US06964405B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10803563

申请日：2004-03-18

申请人： Martin Marcichow ,  Nhon T. Vuong ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Peter Zosimadis

发明人： Martin Marcichow ,  Nhon T. Vuong ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Peter Zosimadis

IPC分类号： E03C1/05 ,  E03D5/00 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K31/02 ,  G08C17/02

CPC分类号： G08C17/02 ,  E03C1/057 ,  E03D5/10 ,  G08C2201/20

摘要： The invention provides a radio frequency (RF) valve control system that replaces mechanical systems that physically links a button or a handle to a flush valve or hard wired electronic control systems that physically links a sensor/electronic switch to a valve actuator within a plumbing installation. The new system is characterized by two modules, a user interface module (UIM) for locating at or adjacent a plumbing fixture (such as a water closet or urinal), and a valve interface module (VIM) operatively connected to a flush valve actuator or a valve in the water supply line of the plumbing fixture. The UIM generally has the function of providing an RF valve control signal to the VIM and the VIM has the functions of receiving, analysing, and responding to the RF valve control signal and sending a signal to the valve actuator to initiate a flush cycle or initiating a valve control process to control a valve within the water supply line to start or stop water flow to the fixture. The system may be deployed as a single UIM/VIM pair or as multiple UIM/VIM pairs within a multi-fixture installation. In each case, each UIM/VIM pair communicates with its respective UIM or VIM in both a learning and active mode.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种射频（RF）阀控制系统，其代替将按钮或手柄物理连接到冲洗阀或硬连线电子控制系统的机械系统，所述冲洗阀或硬连线电子控制系统将传感器/电子开关物理连接到管道安装中的阀致动器 。 新系统的特征在于两个模块，用于定位在卫生夹具（例如水厕或小便器）处或邻近的用户界面模块（UIM）以及可操作地连接到冲洗阀致动器的阀接口模块（VIM） 在卫生设备的供水管线中的阀门。 UIM通常具有向VIM提供RF阀控制信号的功能，并且VIM具有接收，分析和响应RF阀控制信号的功能，并向阀致动器发送信号以启动冲洗循环或启动 阀控制过程，用于控制供水管线内的阀门，以启动或停止水流到固定装置。 该系统可以部署为单个UIM / VIM对，或者作为多工具安装中的多个UIM / VIM对部署。 在每种情况下，每个UIM / VIM对在学习和活动模式下与其相应的UIM或VIM进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20050205817A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10803563

申请日：2004-03-18

申请人： Martin Marcichow ,  Nhon Vuong ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Peter Zosimadis

发明人： Martin Marcichow ,  Nhon Vuong ,  Paul Waterhouse ,  Peter Zosimadis

IPC分类号： E03C1/05 ,  E03D5/00 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K31/02 ,  G08C17/02

CPC分类号： G08C17/02 ,  E03C1/057 ,  E03D5/10 ,  G08C2201/20

摘要： The invention provides a radio frequency (RF) valve control system that replaces mechanical systems that physically links a button or a handle to a flush valve or hard wired electronic control systems that physically links a sensor/electronic switch to a valve actuator within a plumbing installation. The new system is characterized by two modules, a user interface module (UIM) for locating at or adjacent a plumbing fixture (such as a water closet or urinal), and a valve interface module (VIM) operatively connected to a flush valve actuator or a valve in the water supply line of the plumbing fixture. The UIM generally has the function of providing an RF valve control signal to the VIM and the VIM has the functions of receiving, analysing, and responding to the RF valve control signal and sending a signal to the valve actuator to initiate a flush cycle or initiating a valve control process to control a valve within the water supply line to start or stop water flow to the fixture. The system may be deployed as a single UIM/VIM pair or as multiple UIM/VIM pairs within a multi-fixture installation. In each case, each UIM/VIM pair communicates with its respective UIM or VIM in both a learning and active mode.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种射频（RF）阀控制系统，其代替将按钮或手柄物理连接到冲洗阀或硬连线电子控制系统的机械系统，所述冲洗阀或硬连线电子控制系统将传感器/电子开关物理连接到管道安装中的阀致动器 。 新系统的特征在于两个模块，用于定位在卫生夹具（例如水厕或小便器）处或邻近的用户界面模块（UIM）以及可操作地连接到冲洗阀致动器的阀接口模块（VIM） 在卫生设备的供水管线中的阀门。 UIM通常具有向VIM提供RF阀控制信号的功能，并且VIM具有接收，分析和响应RF阀控制信号的功能，并向阀致动器发送信号以启动冲洗循环或启动 阀控制过程，用于控制供水管线内的阀门，以启动或停止水流到固定装置。 该系统可以部署为单个UIM / VIM对，或者作为多工具安装中的多个UIM / VIM对部署。 在每种情况下，每个UIM / VIM对在学习和活动模式下与其相应的UIM或VIM进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US07793839B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11833693

申请日：2007-08-03

申请人： Peter Zosimadis ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： Peter Zosimadis ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： G06K7/08

CPC分类号： G06K7/0008 ,  G06Q30/02

摘要： A system allowing the wireless transfer of data between a first device having a microcontroller and a second device when the first and second devices are positioned adjacent each other is described. The system includes a reader circuit and tag circuit. The reader circuit is operatively connected to the first device and provides oscillation energy to the tag circuit when the tag circuit is coupled to the reader circuit. The reader circuit receives coded information from the tag circuit and delivers the coded information to the microcontroller. The tag circuit includes a coil and logic enabling patterned oscillation at least two discrete frequencies such that the patterned oscillation is representative of coded information within the tag circuit. The system may be configured to a variety of product pairs, including consumer product pairs, to control the operation of the product pair or collect information about the operation of the product pair.

摘要翻译： 描述了当第一和第二设备彼此相邻定位时，允许在具有微控制器的第一设备和第二设备之间进行数据的无线传输的系统。 该系统包括读取器电路和标签电路。 当标签电路耦合到读取器电路时，读取器电路可操作地连接到第一器件并向标签电路提供振荡能量。 读取器电路从标签电路接收编码信息，并将编码信息传送到微控制器。 标签电路包括线圈和逻辑，使图案化振荡至少两个离散频率，使得图案化振荡代表标签电路内的编码信息。 该系统可以被配置成各种产品对，包括消费品对，以控制产品对的操作或收集关于产品对的操作的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080029590A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11833693

申请日：2007-08-03

申请人： Peter Zosimadis ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： Peter Zosimadis ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06K7/0008 ,  G06Q30/02

摘要： A system allowing the wireless transfer of data between a first device having a microcontroller and a second device when the first and second devices are positioned adjacent each other is described. The system includes a reader circuit and tag circuit. The reader circuit is operatively connected to the first device and provides oscillation energy to the tag circuit when the tag circuit is coupled to the reader circuit. The reader circuit receives coded information from the tag circuit and delivers the coded information to the microcontroller. The tag circuit includes a coil and logic enabling patterned oscillation at least two discrete frequencies such that the patterned oscillation is representative of coded information within the tag circuit. The system may be configured to a variety of product pairs, including consumer product pairs, to control the operation of the product pair or collect information about the operation of the product pair.

摘要翻译： 描述了当第一和第二设备彼此相邻定位时，允许在具有微控制器的第一设备和第二设备之间进行数据的无线传输的系统。 该系统包括读取器电路和标签电路。 当标签电路耦合到读取器电路时，读取器电路可操作地连接到第一器件并向标签电路提供振荡能量。 读取器电路从标签电路接收编码信息，并将编码信息传送到微控制器。 标签电路包括线圈和逻辑，使图案化振荡至少两个离散频率，使得图案化振荡代表标签电路内的编码信息。 该系统可以被配置成各种产品对，包括消费品对，以控制产品对的操作或收集关于产品对的操作的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08026819B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11639857

申请日：2006-12-15

申请人： Jason August ,  John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： Jason August ,  John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： G08B21/22 ,  G08B21/18

CPC分类号： G06K19/07767 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/242 ,  G08B13/2431 ,  G08B13/2434 ,  G08B13/2445 ,  G08B13/2448 ,  G08B13/2462 ,  G08B13/2477 ,  G08B13/2482

摘要： Passive tags use two antennas with only limited mutual coupling, one of which receives a power/clock field and the other of which receives a data signal. An area-reading antenna, or two or more antennas, are deployed to generate the power/clock field, from a base station. The base station, or active tags, or both, generate the data signals from time to time. This topology together with the use of low frequencies permits area reads, and permits small and economical passive tags, and further permits localization of a particular passive tag as being nearby to a particular active tag.

摘要翻译： 无源标签使用两个只有有限互耦的天线，其中一个接收功率/时钟域，另一个接收数据信号。 部署区域读取天线或两个或更多个天线以从基站产生功率/时钟字段。 基站或有源标签或两者都不时产生数据信号。 这种拓扑结构与低频率的使用一起允许区域读取，并允许小型且经济的无源标签，并且还允许将特定无源标签定位在特定活动标签附近。

公开(公告)号：US07900824B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11829247

申请日：2007-07-27

申请人： John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： G06K5/00

CPC分类号： G04G21/04 ,  G04R60/00

摘要： An alternative for smart card financial transactions is provided in which the smart card functionality is provided as part of a watch containing a RuBee antenna and transceiver for transmitting the authorization information to a receiver separate from the watch. This form factor allows the user to maintain the card in a readily usable and convenient location. In addition, the watch can be used to allow the user to specifically authorize or override a financial transaction, and to view and/or store information about the financial transaction, as well as conventional functionality such as alarms, and calendars. The watch of the invention can also provide access control or identification in corporate environments if desired.

摘要翻译： 提供智能卡金融交易的替代方案，其中提供智能卡功能作为包含用于将授权信息发送到与手表分开的接收器的RuBee天线和收发器的手表的一部分。 这种形式允许用户将卡片保持在易于使用和方便的位置。 此外，手表可以用于允许用户专门授权或覆盖金融交易，以及查看和/或存储关于金融交易的信息以及诸如警报和日历的常规功能。 如果需要，本发明的手表还可以在公司环境中提供访问控制或识别。

公开(公告)号：US07837066B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US12548681

申请日：2009-08-27

申请人： Aaron R. Reynolds ,  Mark E. Rosenkranz ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： Aaron R. Reynolds ,  Mark E. Rosenkranz ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： B67D1/00

CPC分类号： B67D7/348 ,  A47K5/1217 ,  B41J2/17506 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  B67D2001/0811

摘要： A refill container is disclosed which utilizes an enclosure with at least one orientational tab and a neck that carries a pump mechanism with a nozzle. The refill container provides a collar with a notch that receives the orientational tab and axially receives the neck. The refill container is axially received by a release mechanism of a dispenser housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种再充填容器，其使用具有至少一个定向接头和带有喷嘴的泵机构的颈部的外壳。 再填充容器提供具有凹口的套环，其接收定向凸片并且轴向地容纳颈部。 再填充容器由分配器壳体的释放机构轴向容纳。

公开(公告)号：US07646301B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11275029

申请日：2005-12-03

申请人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Jason August ,  John K Stevens

发明人： Paul Waterhouse ,  Jason August ,  John K Stevens

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06K2017/0077 ,  G08B13/1895 ,  G08B13/2402

摘要： This invention relates to a method and system for authenticating and for preventing alteration of histories of events occurring within at least one repository (e.g. a cargo container, fixed warehouse or a movable vehicle) for objects (e.g. auto parts, pharmaceutical materials, computer parts, laptops, etc.) held for a period of time, where the repository is exposed to an unauthorized intrusion therewithin (and potential theft of said objects therefrom and potential insertion of dangerous items therewithin). The events include changes in environmental conditions (e.g. light levels, infrared levels, temperature, air pressure, etc) which indicate an unauthorized intrusion.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于认证和防止在物品（例如汽车零部件，药物材料，计算机部件等）的至少一个仓库（例如货物集装箱，固定仓库或可移动车辆）内发生的事件的历史变更的方法和系统， 笔记本电脑等）持有一段时间，其中储存库暴露于其中未经授权的侵入（并且潜在地窃取所述物品并潜在地在其中插入危险物品）。 这些事件包括指示未经授权的入侵的环境条件（例如，光照水平，红外线水平，温度，空气压力等）的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20090195389A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12036047

申请日：2008-02-22

申请人： Jason August ,  Robert Griffin ,  John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

发明人： Jason August ,  Robert Griffin ,  John K. Stevens ,  Paul Waterhouse

IPC分类号： G08B13/14

CPC分类号： G06Q10/08 ,  G06K2017/0045

摘要： A system for tracking files and documents includes: a plurality of programmable networked tags operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding one megahertz; a plurality of files with the programmable networked tag affixed to each file; a container for the plurality of files; a base station configured for transmission of signals to and from the plurality of programmable networked tags; and a computer in communication with the base station. The computer includes software for enabling real-time transmissions and a graphical user interface for enabling a user to read and write data to be transmitted to and from the plurality of programmable networked tags.

摘要翻译： 用于跟踪文件和文档的系统包括：可操作的频率不超过1兆赫的多个可编程网络标签; 多个文件，可编程网络标签贴在每个文件上; 用于所述多个文件的容器; 基站，被配置为向多个可编程网络标签传输信号; 以及与基站通信的计算机。 计算机包括用于实现实时传输的软件和图形用户界面，用于使用户能够读取和写入要发送到多个可编程网络标签的数据。

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.