公开(公告)号：US08457013B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12319905

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W4/001 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W16/00 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/00

Abstract: Various wireless network components that offer increased flexibility, ease of use, functionality and performance in many demanding applications in diverse fields of use, namely: a wireless multi-function network device for use on a wireless communication network, that can serve multiple functions and dynamically switch and reconfigure from a network router into a network coordinator in the event that the originally designated network coordinator is permanently or temporally disabled; a wireless mesh-type communication network, including a plurality of wireless network router devices, each capable of performing the functions of a network controller/coordinator; a wireless network router device for use on a wireless communication network, and employing an integrated phased-array antenna structure, supporting the spatial isolation of multi-regions, and utilizing beam steering principles of operation, for illuminating multiple wireless network end-devices over separate regions; a network gateway device that supports a USB-type communication interface and RF-based wireless communication interface; a network protocol translation (NPT) based gateway device for use in a wireless communication network; and wireless network coordinator device for automatically establishing a Personal Area Network (PAN) on a wireless communication network, and having a compact housing with an electrical wall plug integrated therein having electrical prongs for plugging into a standard electrical wall socket.

Abstract translation: 各种无线网络组件在不同使用领域的许多苛刻应用中提供了增强的灵活性，易用性，功能性和性能，即：在无线通信网络上使用的无线多功能网络设备，可以提供多种功能和动态 在原始指定的网络协调器永久或暂时禁用的情况下，从网络路由器切换和重配置到网络协调器中; 无线网状通信网络，包括多个无线网络路由器设备，每个能够执行网络控制器/协调器的功能; 用于在无线通信网络上使用的无线网络路由器设备，以及采用集成的相控阵天线结构，支持多区域的空间隔离，以及利用波束操纵原理，用于单独地照射多个无线网络终端设备 区域; 支持USB型通信接口和基于RF的无线通信接口的网络网关设备; 基于网络协议转换（NPT）的网关设备，用于无线通信网络; 以及用于在无线通信网络上自动建立个人区域网络（PAN）的无线网络协调器设备，并且具有紧凑的壳体，其中集成有电壁插塞，其中具有用于插入标准电壁插座的电插脚。

公开(公告)号：US20100177749A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319903

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu ,  Taylor Smith ,  Mark Schmidt

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu ,  Taylor Smith ,  Mark Schmidt

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L43/0817 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G09G2380/04 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A wireless communication network for programming and monitoring a plurality of network-managed devices, including electronic-ink based display devices, comprising a network management computer system, a network gateway device, one or more wireless network routers, a plurality of network-managed devices, and a network coordinator. The wireless communication network of the present invention bridges the gap between wireless display networks, wireless sensor networks, and the worlds of passive, active and partially-active RFID and real-time locating systems. The wireless communication network of the present invention allows conventional communication network protocols to operate in more flexible ways in dynamic, diverse, and heterogeneous application environments, in fields including retail, healthcare, transport, logistics, manufacturing, education, etc. At the same time, the wireless communication network of the present invention is preferably based on the IEEE 802.15.4 network layer standard, which offers low-cost wireless network communication between a large number of wireless network end-devices.

Abstract translation: 一种用于编程和监视多个网络管理设备的无线通信网络，包括基于电子墨水的显示设备，包括网络管理计算机系统，网络网关设备，一个或多个无线网络路由器，多个网络管理设备 和网络协调员。 本发明的无线通信网络弥合了无线显示网络，无线传感器网络以及被动，主动和部分有源的RFID和实时定位系统的世界之间的差距。 本发明的无线通信网络允许传统的通信网络协议在动态，多样和异构的应用环境中以更灵活的方式在包括零售，医疗，运输，物流，制造，教育等领域中进行操作。同时 ，本发明的无线通信网络优选地基于IEEE 802.15.4网络层标准，其提供了大量无线网络终端设备之间的低成本无线网络通信。

公开(公告)号：US08234507B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12319901

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu

Inventor： Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu

IPC: H05K1/18

CPC classification number: G06F1/3265 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  Y02D10/153

Abstract: A wireless electronic-ink display device supported in packaging, and employing a power switching mechanism which operates to prevent leakage, drainage or discharge of the electro-chemical battery until a change in predetermined state of configuration occurs. The wireless electronic-ink based display device comprises (i) a power source module with an electro-chemical battery, (ii) a power management module for managing the power levels within the wireless electronic-ink display device, and (iii) a power switching module, arranged between the power source module and the power management module, and automatically responsive to a change in at least one predefined state of device configuration, to prevent leakage, drainage or discharge of the electro-chemical battery until a change in predetermined state of configuration occurs. In the illustrative embodiment, wherein the power switching module comprises a reed switch arranged in such a manner to cause the power switching module to be configured into an electrically conductive arrangement, and capable of conducting electricity from the power source module to the power management module, when the wireless electronic-ink display device is removed from its packaging.

Abstract translation: 一种支持在包装中的无线电子墨水显示装置，并且采用操作以防止电化学电池的泄漏，排放或放电直到发生预定配置状态的改变的电源切换机构。 基于无线电子墨液的显示装置包括（i）具有电化学电池的电源模块，（ii）用于管理无线电子墨水显示装置内的功率电平的电源管理模块，以及（iii） 开关模块，布置在电源模块和电源管理模块之间，并且自动响应于至少一个预定状态的设备配置的改变，以防止电化学电池的泄漏，排放或放电，直到预定状态改变 的配置发生。 在说明性实施例中，其中功率开关模块包括以这样的方式布置的舌簧开关，使得功率开关模块被配置为导电布置，并且能够将电力从电源模块传导到电力管理模块， 当无线电子墨水显示装置从其包装中取出时。

公开(公告)号：US20100177707A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319902

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

IPC: H04W40/00 ,  H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04W52/241 ,  H04W52/52

Abstract: Method and apparatus for increasing the SNR at the RF antenna of a wireless end-device (e.g. wireless electronic-ink display device or sensor) on a wireless communication network having one or more wireless network routers and a network controller, while minimizing the RF power transmitted by the wireless routers and wireless coordinator to the wireless end-devices.

Abstract translation: 在具有一个或多个无线网络路由器和网络控制器的无线通信网络上增加无线终端设备（例如无线电子墨水显示设备或传感器）的RF天线处的SNR的方法和装置，同时最小化RF功率 由无线路由器和无线协调器发送到无线终端设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100177070A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319901

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu

Inventor： Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G08B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3265 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  Y02D10/153

Abstract: A wireless electronic-ink display device supported in packaging, and employing a power switching mechanism which operates to prevent leakage, drainage or discharge of the electro-chemical battery until a change in predetermined state of configuration occurs. The wireless electronic-ink based display device comprises (i) a power source module with an electro-chemical battery, (ii) a power management module for managing the power levels within the wireless electronic-ink display device, and (iii) a power switching module, arranged between the power source module and the power management module, and automatically responsive to a change in at least one predefined state of device configuration, to prevent leakage, drainage or discharge of the electrochemical battery until a change in predetermined state of configuration occurs. In the illustrative embodiment, wherein the power switching module comprises a reed switch arranged in such a manner to cause the power switching module to be configured into an electrically conductive arrangement, and capable of conducting electricity from the power source module to the power management module, when the wireless electronic-ink display device is removed from its packaging.

Abstract translation: 一种支持在包装中的无线电子墨水显示装置，并且采用操作以防止电化学电池的泄漏，排放或放电直到发生预定配置状态的改变的电源切换机构。 基于无线电子墨液的显示装置包括（i）具有电化学电池的电源模块，（ii）用于管理无线电子墨水显示装置内的功率电平的电源管理模块，以及（iii） 开关模块，布置在电源模块和电源管理模块之间，并且自动响应于设备配置的至少一个预定状态的改变，以防止电化学电池的泄漏，排放或放电直到预定配置状态的改变 发生。 在说明性实施例中，其中功率开关模块包括以这样的方式布置的舌簧开关，使得功率开关模块被配置为导电布置，并且能够将电力从电源模块传导到电力管理模块， 当无线电子墨水显示装置从其包装中取出时。

公开(公告)号：US20090134221A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12283439

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Tao Xian ,  Jie Ren ,  John Gardner ,  Sean Kearney ,  Timothy Good ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Liang Wang ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Steven Essinger ,  Konstantin Yakovlev ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Xi Tao ,  Jun Lu ,  Ka Man Au ,  Duane Ellis ,  C. Harry Knowles

Inventor： Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Tao Xian ,  Jie Ren ,  John Gardner ,  Sean Kearney ,  Timothy Good ,  Michael Schnee ,  Yong Liu ,  Patrick Giordano ,  Liang Wang ,  JiBin Liu ,  Ming Zhuo ,  Steven Essinger ,  Konstantin Yakovlev ,  Anatoly Kotlarsky ,  Xi Tao ,  Jun Lu ,  Ka Man Au ,  Duane Ellis ,  C. Harry Knowles

IPC: G06K15/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G08B13/246 ,  A47F9/048 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06K7/10782 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G1/0054 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G07G3/003

Abstract: A tunnel-type digital imaging-based system capable of generating and projecting coplanar and/or coextensive illumination and imaging planes or zones into a 3D imaging volume within a tunnel structure. The system includes a tunnel housing structure which is supported above a package conveyor in a retail environment, and employs automatic package detection, identification, profiling/dimensioning, weighing, tracking and correlating techniques during self-checkout and/or cashier-assisted operations for achieving increased levels of efficiency and productivity.

Abstract translation: 一种隧道式数字成像系统，能够将共面和/或共同延伸的照明和成像平面或区域投影到隧道结构内的3D成像体中。 该系统包括在零售环境中被支撑在包装输送机上方的隧道壳体结构，并且在自检和/或收银员辅助操作期间采用自动包装检测，识别，分析/尺寸标注，称重，跟踪和相关技术来实现 提高效率和生产力水平。

公开(公告)号：US20100177750A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319904

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu ,  Taylor Smith ,  Mark Schmidt

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu ,  Taylor Smith ,  Mark Schmidt

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A wireless sensor communication network supporting a plurality of electronic-ink display sensor devices adapted for use in environments where a local source of electrical power is not available at the point of sensing/monitoring, and there is a need to display sensed data at the point of sensing/monitoring, and minimize the level of servicing required to maintain the wireless sensors. The wireless sensor communication network includes a network gateway device, one or more wireless network routers, a plurality of wireless electronic-ink display sensor devices, and a network coordinator. Each wireless electronic-ink display sensor device comprises: an addressable electronic-ink based display module providing a display surface on which to display graphics. Each wireless electronic-ink display sensor device also includes a power source module including an electrochemical battery, and also a sensor module for sensing a parameter or condition associated with the ambient environment in which the wireless electronic-ink display sensor device is located, generating environmental data representative of the sensed parameter or condition, from which environmental data packets are generated by an onboard programmed processor. The programmed processor, a RF transceiver and a RF antenna cooperate to transmit environmental data packets over the second communication medium, for reception by a network management computer network, and wherein the programmed processor and the addressable electronic-ink based display module cooperate to display the environmental data on the display surface.

Abstract translation: 一种支持多个电子墨水显示传感器装置的无线传感器通信网络，其适用于在感测/监视点处本地电源不可用的环境中，并且需要在该点处显示感测数据 的感测/监控，并将维护无线传感器所需的维修水平降至最低。 无线传感器通信网络包括网络网关设备，一个或多个无线网络路由器，多个无线电子墨水显示传感器设备和网络协调器。 每个无线电子墨水显示传感器装置包括：可寻址电子墨水显示模块，其提供显示图形的显示表面。 每个无线电子墨水显示传感器装置还包括一个包括电化学电池的电源模块，以及一个传感器模块，用于感测与无线电子墨水显示传感器装置所在的周围环境有关的参数或条件，产生环境 表示感测参数或条件的数据，环境数据分组由机载程序处理器产生。 编程处理器，RF收发器和RF天线协作以在第二通信介质上传送环境数据分组，以供网络管理计算机网络接收，并且其中编程处理器和基于可寻址电子墨水的显示模块协同显示 显示表面的环境数据。

公开(公告)号：US20100177660A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319905

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Xiaoxun Zhu ,  Michael Schnee ,  JiBin Liu ,  Xin Shen ,  LiangLiang Chen ,  Jun Lu

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W4/001 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W16/00 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/00

Abstract: Various wireless network components that offer increased flexibility, ease of use, functionality and performance in many demanding applications in diverse fields of use, namely: a wireless multi-function network device for use on a wireless communication network, that can serve multiple functions and dynamically switch and reconfigure from a network router into a network coordinator in the event that the originally designated network coordinator is permanently or temporally disabled; a wireless mesh-type communication network, including a plurality of wireless network router devices, each capable of performing the functions of a network controller/coordinator; a wireless network router device for use on a wireless communication network, and employing an integrated phased-array antenna structure, supporting the spatial isolation of multi-regions, and utilizing beam steering principles of operation, for illuminating multiple wireless network end-devices over separate regions; a network gateway device that supports a USB-type communication interface and RF-based wireless communication interface; a network protocol translation (NPT) based gateway device for use in a wireless communication network; and wireless network coordinator device for automatically establishing a Personal Area Network (PAN) on a wireless communication network, and having a compact housing with an electrical wall plug integrated therein having electrical prongs for plugging into a standard electrical wall socket.

Abstract translation: 各种无线网络组件在不同使用领域的许多苛刻应用中提供了增强的灵活性，易用性，功能性和性能，即：在无线通信网络上使用的无线多功能网络设备，可以提供多种功能和动态 在原始指定的网络协调器永久或暂时禁用的情况下，从网络路由器切换和重配置到网络协调器中; 无线网状通信网络，包括多个无线网络路由器设备，每个能够执行网络控制器/协调器的功能; 用于在无线通信网络上使用的无线网络路由器设备，以及采用集成的相控阵天线结构，支持多区域的空间隔离，以及利用波束操纵原理，用于单独地照射多个无线网络终端设备 区域; 支持USB型通信接口和基于RF的无线通信接口的网络网关设备; 基于网络协议转换（NPT）的网关设备，用于无线通信网络; 以及用于在无线通信网络上自动建立个人区域网络（PAN）的无线网络协调器设备，并且具有紧凑的壳体，其中集成有电壁插塞，其中具有用于插入标准电壁插座的电插脚。

公开(公告)号：US20100177080A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319906

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/147 ,  G09G2380/04 ,  G09G2380/06 ,  H04L12/66

Abstract: A wireless electronic-ink based display device employing thermal packaging for cold outdoor-weather applications, comprising a power source module, a processor, a RF transceiver, and a power management module mounted on the first side of a printed circuit board (PCB) structure, while an addressable electronic-ink based display module is mounted on the second side of the PCB structure, and a thermal-insulation weather-sealed packaging is provided about the addressable electronic-ink based display structure and the PCB structure. To accommodate hot outdoor weather environments, a heat-dissipative thermal radiator is mounted to the first side of the PCB, and in thermal communication with the addressable electronic-ink based display structure and the PCB structure.

Abstract translation: 一种使用热封装的无线电子墨水显示装置，用于寒冷的户外天气应用，包括电源模块，处理器，RF收发器和安装在印刷电路板（PCB）结构的第一侧上的电源管理模块 而可寻址的基于电子墨水的显示模块安装在PCB结构的第二侧上，并且围绕可寻址电子墨水显示结构和PCB结构提供了绝热耐候密封的封装。 为了适应热户外天气环境，在PCB的第一侧安装散热散热器，并与可寻址的基于电子墨水的显示结构和PCB结构热连通。

公开(公告)号：US20100177076A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12319907

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

Inventor： Steven Essinger ,  Michael Schnee

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G09G3/3433 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/344 ,  G09G2360/145 ,  G09G2370/16

Abstract: A wireless electronic-ink based display device for use in indoor and outdoor environments characterized by low and/or dynamic ambient lighting conditions. The wireless electronic-ink based display device has an ambient light level sensor for sensing ambient lighting conditions about the wireless electronic-ink based display device, and generating a drive control signal in response to sensed ambient lighting conditions. The wireless electronic-ink based display device also has an edge-lit LED-based illumination module, responsive to the drive control signal generated by the ambient light level sensor, for illuminating the display surface of its addressable electronic-ink display module during low-illumination ambient lighting conditions detected by the ambient light level sensor, under the control of a processor. In the illustrative embodiment, the processor runs a firmware routine which analyzes detected ambient light conditions made by the ambient light level sensor, and automatically generates the drive control signal provided to the edge-lit LED illumination module.

Abstract translation: 一种用于室内和室外环境的无线电子墨水显示装置，其特征在于低和/或动态的环境照明条件。 基于无线电子墨水的显示装置具有用于感测关于基于无线电子墨水的显示装置的环境照明条件的环境光级传感器，以及响应于感测到的环境照明条件而产生驱动控制信号。 基于无线电子墨水的显示装置还具有边缘照明的基于LED的照明模块，其响应于由环境光级传感器产生的驱动控制信号，用于在低电平期间照亮其可寻址电子墨水显示模块的显示表面， 由环境光级传感器检测的照明环境照明条件，在处理器的控制下。 在说明性实施例中，处理器运行固件程序，分析由环境光级传感器产生的环境光条件，并自动生成提供给边缘LED照明模块的驱动控制信号。