公开(公告)号：US20080090527A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11753606

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  James Kruest ,  Ronald Conero ,  Rakesh Kumar ,  Kendall Reyzer

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  James Kruest ,  Ronald Conero ,  Rakesh Kumar ,  Kendall Reyzer

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04B7/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F21/88

Abstract: A radio frequency controller device is provided that enables the utility of an integrated circuit (IC) device using an RF communication. The radio frequency controller device has a switch that is set to a defined state responsive to the RF communication. More particularly, conditional logic circuitry uses the RF communication to determine if the IC's utility should be changed, and sets the state of the switch accordingly. The radio frequency controller device also has an IC interface that allows the IC to determine the state of the switch, and based on the state of the switch, a different utility will be available for the integrated circuit device. The radio frequency controller device also has an antenna for the RF communication, as well as a demodulator/modulator circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种能够使用RF通信的集成电路（IC）装置的实用性的射频控制器装置。 无线电频率控制器设备具有响应于RF通信被设置到定义状态的开关。 更具体地，条件逻辑电路使用RF通信来确定IC的实用程序是否应该被改变，并相应地设置开关的状态。 无线电频率控制器装置还具有允许IC确定开关状态的IC接口，并且基于开关的状态，集成电路装置可以使用不同的实用程序。 射频控制器还具有用于RF通信的天线，以及解调器/调制器电路。

公开(公告)号：US20070016462A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11457045

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

IPC: G06Q99/00 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F15/02 ,  G06F9/46

CPC classification number: H04L63/12 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: A conditional access network is provide that generates and captures authenticated events. These authenticated events are securely generated responsive to communications between the network and processors, where the processors are embedded in associated targets or products. Events may be, for example, receiving targets into inventory, shipping targets to another entity, activating targets at a point of sale, or permanently disabling a defective target. These authenticated events are captured by the network, and used to support transactions. For example, the timely and trustworthy information derived from the authenticated events can be used to support financial, ownership, or regulatory transactions. In one use, the authenticated events enable a consignment business model where the distributor, retailer, and products all participate in the conditional access network. With the timely and accurate inventory, sales, and return information provided by the authenticated events, disputes over settlement are dramatically reduced.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种条件访问网络，用于生成和捕获已验证的事件。 这些经认证的事件是响应于网络和处理器之间的通信安全生成的，其中处理器嵌入相关联的目标或产品中。 事件可以是例如将目标接收到库存中，将目标运送到另一个实体，在销售点激活目标或永久禁用有缺陷的目标。 这些身份验证的事件由网络捕获，用于支持事务。 例如，从身份验证的事件导出的及时可靠的信息可用于支持财务，所有权或监管交易。 在一个用途中，经过身份验证的事件使得分销商，零售商和产品都参与有条件接入网络的寄售商业模式。 通过认证事件提供的及时，准确的库存，销售和退货信息，大大减少了结算纠纷。

公开(公告)号：US20070016518A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11457034

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q40/025

Abstract: Automated financing products, services, and processes are enabled by the more complete, timely, and accurate information provided by a conditional access network. In one example, the financing product is an automated loan process. The automated loan process is able to receive timely product information, such as product status and location, and adapt loan terms, rate, or loan amount responsive to the information. For example, a loan may be adapted according to product activations, products that are deactivated, or according to which distributor is holding product. Information from the conditional access network may also be used to evaluate repayment terms. For example, the loan provider can use information from the conditional access network to confirm status of collateral, and accelerate the loan as appropriate. In this way, loan risk is reduced.

Abstract translation: 通过条件接入网络提供的更完整，及时和准确的信息实现自动融资产品，服务和流程。 在一个例子中，融资产品是一种自动化贷款流程。 自动化贷款流程能够及时收到产品信息，如产品状态和位置，并根据信息调整贷款条款，利率或贷款额度。 例如，可以根据产品激活，停用的产品或根据哪个经销商持有产品来调整贷款。 来自条件接入网络的信息也可用于评估还款条件。 例如，贷款提供者可以使用条件接入网络的信息来确认抵押品的状态，并酌情加快贷款。 这样就减少了贷款风险。

公开(公告)号：US20070011033A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11456811

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero ,  Charles White

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: Automated insurance products, services, and processes are enabled by the more complete, timely, and accurate information provided by a conditional access network. Automated insurance processes are able to receive timely product information, such as product status and location, and adapt insurance policies or coverage responsive to the information. For example, an insurance policy may be adapted according to product activations, products that are deactivated, or according to which distributor is holding product. Information from the conditional access network may also be used to evaluate policy claims. For example, the insurance provider can use information from the conditional access network to confirm specific item coverage, to determine if products moved through authorized distributors, and to make sure they do not pay claims for items actually sold and activated. In this way, the insurance provider in enable to make more accurate and timely claim payments.

Abstract translation: 自动保险产品，服务和流程由条件访问网络提供的更完整，及时和准确的信息启用。 自动保险流程能够及时收到产品信息，如产品状态和位置，并根据信息调整保险单或保险范围。 例如，可以根据产品激活，被停用的产品或根据哪个经销商持有产品来调整保险单。 来自条件接入网络的信息也可用于评估策略声明。 例如，保险提供者可以使用来自条件接入网络的信息来确认特定的项目覆盖范围，以确定产品是否通过授权分销商移动，并确保他们不支付实际销售和激活的商品的索赔。 以这种方式，保险提供者能够做出更准确和及时的索赔。

公开(公告)号：US20060132285A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11296547

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04B5/0056 ,  H04L9/0894 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/42

Abstract: A switch device is provided that selectively enables the utility of a processing device. In one example, the processing device is a microprocessor operating in a target device, such as a computer system, and the switch device is a radio frequency controller device that sets the switch responsive to an RF signal. The processing device only operates when: 1) the processing device is installed in the expected target device; and 2) the switch has been activated, for example, using the RF signal. The radio frequency controller device has a switch that is set to a defined state responsive to the RF signal. Conditional logic circuitry may use the RF signal to determine if the switch should be activated, and sets the state of the switch accordingly. The radio frequency controller device operates a data processing process only when the switch is activated. A processing device sends data to the radio frequency controller device, and if the switch is active, the processing device receives modified data in response. The processing device also generates expected data, and compares the expected data to the modified data. If the expected data matches the modified data, then the processing device is allowed to operate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种开关装置，其选择性地使能处理装置的效用。 在一个示例中，处理设备是在诸如计算机系统的目标设备中操作的微处理器，并且开关设备是响应于RF信号设置开关的射频控制器设备。 处理装置仅在以下情况下操作：1）处理装置安装在预期目标装置中; 和2）开关已被激活，例如使用RF信号。 无线电频率控制器设备具有响应于RF信号被设置到定义状态的开关。 条件逻辑电路可以使用RF信号来确定开关是否应被激活，并相应地设置开关的状态。 无线电频率控制器装置仅在开关被激活时操作数据处理过程。 处理装置向射频控制装置发送数据，如果交换机处于活动状态，则处理装置响应地接收修改的数据。 处理装置还生成预期数据，并将预期数据与修改数据进行比较。 如果预期数据与修改的数据匹配，则允许处理设备操作。

公开(公告)号：US20060123055A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11296081

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04B5/0056 ,  H04L9/0894 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/42

Abstract: A radio frequency controller device enables the utility of a target to be controlled using an RF communication. The radio frequency controller device has a switch that is set to a defined state responsive to the RF communication. More particularly, conditional logic circuitry uses the RF communication to determine if the target's utility should be changed, and sets the state of the switch accordingly. The radio frequency controller device also has a target interface that allows the target to determine the state of the switch, and based on the state of the switch, a different utility will be available for the target. The radio frequency controller device also has an antenna for the RF communication, as well as a demodulator/modulator circuit. When used to control the utility of an electrical or electronic device, the radio frequency controller device has a low-power circuit portion that is used to set the state of the switch responsive to the RF communication, and also has a full power circuit portion that communicates with the target. In this way, the state of the switch may be set when the target is in a power-off condition, and the target is able to determine the state of the switch when the target is activated.

Abstract translation: 无线电频率控制器设备使得能够使用RF通信来控制目标的效用。 无线电频率控制器设备具有响应于RF通信被设置到定义状态的开关。 更具体地，条件逻辑电路使用RF通信来确定目标的实用程序是否应该被改变，并相应地设置开关的状态。 无线电频率控制器设备还具有允许目标确定交换机状态的目标接口，并且基于交换机的状态，目标可以使用不同的实用程序。 射频控制器还具有用于RF通信的天线，以及解调器/调制器电路。 当用于控制电气或电子设备的实用性时，射频控制器设备具有低功率电路部分，其用于响应于RF通信来设置开关的状态，并且还具有全功率电路部分， 与目标通讯。 以这种方式，当目标处于断电状态时，可以设置开关的状态，并且目标能够在目标被激活时确定开关的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060131432A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11296082

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04B5/0056 ,  H04L9/0894 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/42

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device provides a stored identification value to a radio frequency reader. The radio frequency identification device stores the identification value in a logic/memory block, and has an antenna and demodulator circuit connected to the logic/memory block. The antenna is spaced remotely from the logic/memory block, with a connector electrically coupling the antenna to the logic/memory block. In one implementation, the antenna is on an antenna member and is external to a target device, while the logic/memory block is placed inside the target. In this way, the antenna is positioned for improved RF communication. The antenna member may electrically and mechanically connect to the target through a connector, such as a custom connector, power connector, audio connector, or video connector.

Abstract translation: 射频识别装置向射频读取器提供存储的标识值。 射频识别装置将识别值存储在逻辑/存储器块中，并且具有连接到逻辑/存储器块的天线和解调器电路。 天线与逻辑/存储器块远离，连接器将天线电耦合到逻辑/存储器块。 在一个实现中，天线在天线构件上并且在目标设备的外部，而逻辑/存储器块被放置在目标内。 以这种方式，天线被定位用于改善RF通信。 天线构件可以通过诸如定制连接器，电源连接器，音频连接器或视频连接器的连接器电气和机械地连接到目标。

公开(公告)号：US20060119487A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11295867

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04B5/0056 ,  H04L9/0894 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/42

Abstract: A radio frequency activation device enables the activation of a target using RF communication. The radio frequency activation device has a switch that is initially set to a state that disables or substantially interferes with the use of a target function. Responsive to the receiving the RF communication, the switch is set to another state where the function is available. The controlled activation may apply to the target as a whole, or may apply to a selected function, module, peripheral, or component of the target. The radio frequency activation device also has a target interface that allows the target to determine the state of the switch, and based on the state of the switch, either allows or disallows the affected function. The radio frequency activation device also has an antenna for the RF communication, as well as a demodulator/modulator circuit. When used to activate an electrical or electronic device, the radio frequency activation device has a low-power circuit portion that is used to set the state of the switch responsive to the RF communication, and also has a full power circuit portion that communicates with the target. In this way, the state of the switch may be set when the target is in a power-off condition, and the target is able to determine the state of the switch when the target is activated.

Abstract translation: 射频激活装置使得能够使用RF通信激活目标。 射频激活装置具有初始设置为禁用或基本上干扰目标功能的使用的状态的开关。 响应于接收RF通信，开关设置为功能可用的另一状态。 受控激活可以作为整体应用于目标，或者可以应用于目标的所选择的功能，模块，外围设备或组件。 射频激活装置还具有允许目标确定交换机的状态的目标接口，并且基于交换机的状态，允许或不允许受影响的功能。 射频激活装置还具有用于RF通信的天线，以及解调器/调制器电路。 当用于激活电气或电子设备时，射频激活装置具有低功率电路部分，其用于响应于RF通信来设置开关的状态，并且还具有与电源或电子设备通信的全电源电路部分 目标。 以这种方式，当目标处于断电状态时，可以设置开关的状态，并且目标能够在目标被激活时确定开关的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060100983A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11259578

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L63/06 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  A63F2300/5586 ,  G06F21/88 ,  G06F2221/2149 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  H04L63/10

Abstract: A target having a controlled utility is provided, as well as a method for changing the utility of the target. The target with controlled utility may be an electronic device, or alternatively, may be a tangible media, such as an optical disc. The controlled target has a change effecting device that is set to a first state, which allows the target to operate according to a first utility. The controlled target also has a receiver for receiving an authorization key, and logic which, responsive to the authorization key, selectively changes the change effecting device to a second state. When the change effecting device is in the second state, the target may operate according to a second utility. In one example, the controlled target has a restricted access key that was stored during manufacture, and the restricted access key is used by the logic in changing the state of the change effecting device. To change the utility of the controlled target, the controlled target is placed proximate to an activation device. The activation device may read an accessible identifier from the controlled target, and retrieve or generate an authorization key that is associated with the target. The activation device may cooperate with a network operation center or other entity to retrieve the authorization key, and to obtain approval to change the utility of the controlled target. If approved, the activation device may then send the authorization code to the controlled target.

Abstract translation: 提供具有受控实用程序的目标，以及用于改变目标的效用的方法。 具有受控实用程序的目标可以是电子设备，或者可以是诸如光盘的有形介质。 受控对象具有被设置为第一状态的变化效果装置，其允许目标根据第一实用程序进行操作。 受控对象还具有用于接收授权密钥的接收器，并且响应于授权密钥选择性地将改变影响设备改变到第二状态的逻辑。 当变更效果装置处于第二状态时，目标可以根据第二实用程序进行操作。 在一个示例中，受控对象具有在制造期间存储的受限访问密钥，并且受限访问密钥由逻辑用于改变变更实现设备的状态。 为了改变受控对象的效用，受控对象被放置在激活装置附近。 激活装置可以从受控对象读取可访问标识符，并且检索或生成与目标相关联的授权密钥。 激活装置可以与网络操作中心或其他实体协作以检索授权密钥，并获得批准以改变受控对象的效用。 如果被批准，激活装置然后可以将授权码发送到受控对象。

公开(公告)号：US20070223692A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11550696

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

Inventor： Paul Atkinson ,  Ronald Conero

IPC: H04N7/167

CPC classification number: G11B23/30 ,  G11B7/00736 ,  G11B19/122 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00608 ,  G11B20/00695 ,  G11B20/00876 ,  G11B23/286 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/442

Abstract: A circuit and method is provided for confirming that an activation state for a target has been changed. For example, a confirmation signal or message may be generated that a target device has transitioned from a non-operating or deactivated state to an activated state, or that a target device has been deactivated from an operating or activated state. The target may be, for example, optical media or electronic or electrical devices. In one example, the target device is an optical media such as a DVD. The DVD may be deactivated at the time of manufacture and, distributed in a non-playable condition. Upon an authorized sale or other event, a switch in the DVD may be transitioned to an activated state, allowing the DVD to play normally. The switch, which may be an electro-optic or electrochromic material, is monitored for an amount of charge transferred to the switch. By monitoring the total charge or other charge characteristic, it may be confidently determined that the switch has properly changed to its activated state. A confirmation message may then be generated for local or remote use.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于确认目标的激活状态已经改变的电路和方法。 例如，可以生成确认信号或消息，目标设备已经从非操作或非激活状态转换到激活状态，或者目标设备已经从操作或激活状态停用。 目标可以是例如光学介质或电子或电气设备。 在一个示例中，目标设备是诸如DVD之类的光学介质。 DVD可以在制造时被禁用，并且在不可播放状态下分发。 在授权销售或其他事件时，DVD中的开关可以转换到激活状态，允许DVD正常播放。 监视开关，其可以是电光或电致变色材料，以传输到开关的电荷量。 通过监视总电荷或其他充电特性，可以肯定地确定开关已正确地变为其激活状态。 然后可以生成本地或远程使用的确认消息。