公开(公告)号：WO2008036546A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2007/078387

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul ,  KRUEST, James, R.

IPC: B65D85/30

CPC classification number: G11B23/282 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00188 ,  G11B20/00275 ,  G11B20/00876 ,  G11B23/0042

Abstract: A method and system is provided for distributing media such as optical discs. In one example, a set of discs is provided, with at least one of the discs being unreadable in an associated disc player. In this way, a consumer may use and enjoy any readable disc, but must take additional steps to activate the unreadable disc. When the consumer desires to activate the disc, the unreadable disc is placed near an activation device. The activation device uses and RF communication to read an ID from the unreadable disc. The activation device retrieves authorization data and confirms that the disc is in condition for activation. Provided that the disc is authorized for activation, the authorization data is transmitted to the disc using the RF communication. The disc has logic to confirm and complete the activation process, and may switch an optical shutter to activate the disc by making its content readable in the associated disc player. By distributing unreadable discs that can be activated only under defined requirements, content owners are able to freely distribute discs, while maintaining control of their content. For example, a consumer may be provided a library of unreadable discs, and, after approval by to the content owner, the consumer can activate selected discs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分发诸如光盘的介质的方法和系统。 在一个示例中，提供了一组光盘，其中至少一个光盘在相关的光盘播放器中是不可读的。 以这种方式，消费者可以使用和享受任何可读的光盘，但必须采取额外的步骤来激活不可读的光盘。 当消费者期望激活光盘时，不可读盘被放置在激活装置附近。 激活装置使用RF通信从不可读盘读取ID。 激活装置检索授权数据并确认该盘处于激活状态。 只要光盘被授权激活，则使用RF通信将授权数据发送到盘。 光盘具有确认和完成激活过程的逻辑，并且可以通过使其内容在相关联的光盘播放器中可读取来切换光学快门以激活光盘。 通过分发只能在规定要求下激活的不可读光盘，内容所有者能够自由地分发光盘，同时保持其内容的控制。 例如，可以向消费者提供不可读盘的库，并且在通过内容所有者批准之后，消费者可以激活所选择的盘。

公开(公告)号：WO2009058122A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2007/064155

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC. ,  ATKINSON, Paul ,  KRUEST, James, R.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul ,  KRUEST, James, R.

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/0701 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07767 ,  G08B13/1418 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/2431

Abstract: An RFID system for providing data and power is provided. The RFID system has a target that is configured to receive RF signals on multiple frequencies, and a corresponding multi-frequency scanner. The RF scanner is configured to transmit an RF signal to the target and, in response, receive an ID message from the target. Depending on the particular application, the scanner may use one or both frequencies to communicate with the target In some applications, the target may include a switch that may be set to enable the target to have a defined level of utility. The target may receive, on one of the frequencies, sufficient or supplemental power to change the state of the switch. Accordingly, the RFID system uses the second frequency to supplement power transmission to the target In other cases, the RFID system may use the second frequency to enhance data communication with the target.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供数据和电源的RFID系统。 RFID系统具有被配置为在多个频率上接收RF信号的目标和相应的多频扫描器。 RF扫描器被配置为将RF信号发送到目标，并且作为响应，从目标接收ID消息。 根据特定应用，扫描器可以使用一个或两个频率与目标通信。在一些应用中，目标可以包括可以被设置为使目标具有确定的效用水平的开关。 目标可以在其中一个频率上接收足够的或补充的电力来改变开关的状态。 因此，RFID系统使用第二频率来补充到目标的电力传输。在其他情况下，RFID系统可以使用第二频率来增强与目标的数据通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2008024884A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：PCT/US2007/076581

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul ,  KRUEST, James, R. ,  MIKUTEIT, Eric

IPC: B41B17/18

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/17546

Abstract: A printer cartridge is provided that operates only after an authorized point of sale event. The printer cartridge may be an ink jet cartridge or a toner cartridge. The ink jet cartridge has a set of inkjets and driver lines for expelling ink from the inkjets. The cartridge also has an RF antenna connected to an RF accessible integrated circuit. The RF accessible integrated circuit connects to a switch in the ink jet cartridge. The state of the switch determines the operational characteristics for the ink jet cartridge. For example, a manufacturer may set the switch to a first state which disables or limits the operation of the ink jet cartridge. Upon activation using an RF scanning system, the RF integrated circuit sets the switch to a second state, which enables the ink jet cartridge to have full commercial functionality. In this way, the ink jet cartridge may be moved through the distribution chain with a substantially reduced threat of theft. After a sensor has measure or calculated that the cartridge has met its useful life, the RF integrated circuit sets the switch to disable the cartridge.

Abstract translation: 提供的打印机墨盒仅在经过授权的销售点之后才能运行。 打印机墨盒可以是喷墨墨盒或墨粉盒。 喷墨墨盒具有一组用于从墨水喷射墨水的喷墨头和驱动线。 该盒还具有连接到RF可访问集成电路的RF天线。 RF可访问集成电路连接到喷墨墨盒中的开关。 开关的状态决定了喷墨墨盒的操作特性。 例如，制造商可以将开关设置为禁用或限制喷墨墨盒的操作的第一状态。 在使用RF扫描系统激活时，RF集成电路将开关设置为第二状态，这使得喷墨墨盒具有完全的商业功能。 以这种方式，喷墨墨盒可以以大大降低的盗窃威胁而移动通过分配链。 传感器测量或计算出墨盒已达到其使用寿命后，RF集成电路将开关设置为禁用墨盒。

公开(公告)号：WO2006089280A3

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2006/006065

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul ,  CONERO, Ronald, S. ,  KRUEST, James, R.

IPC: G05B19/00

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.