公开(公告)号：WO2008048754A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007/078421

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul

IPC: A23B7/05

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/24038

Abstract: Briefly, the present invention provides an optical disc and method for distributing protected content. Promotional content is provided on the disc in an area that is freely accessible by a consumer. The disk also has commercial content, such as a movie, that is accessible only after the consumer completes an activation process. More specifically, the commercial content is in an area of the disc protected by an optical shutter. In its initial state, the shutter interferes with the player's ability to read the protected data. But, after the activation process, the protected data is fully accessible. In this way, a single optical disc may be used to distribute free promotional content, as well as facilitate the selling of commercially valuable content.

Abstract translation: 简而言之，本发明提供了一种用于分发受保护内容的光盘和方法。 在消费者可以自由访问的区域的光盘上提供促销内容。 该磁盘还具有商业内容，如电影，只有在消费者完成激活过程后才可访问。 更具体地说，商业内容位于由光学快门保护的光盘区域中。 在初始状态下，快门会干扰玩家读取受保护数据的能力。 但是，在激活过程之后，受保护的数据是完全可访问的。 通过这种方式，可以使用单个光盘来分发免费的促销内容，以及促进销售具有商业价值的内容。

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：WO2007008916A3

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2006026919

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC

Inventor： CONERO RONALD S ,  ATKINSON PAUL

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G11B20/00086 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/88 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/00275 ,  G11B20/00876

Abstract: An integrated circuit device is provided for attachment to a target. The integrated circuit is controllable to effect an action at the target, such as activating or deactivating the usefulness of the target. The integrated circuit has a logic and memory section connected to an antenna for receiving communications from an associated reader or scanner. The integrated circuit also has a component constructed to transition from a first state to a permanent second state. The integrated circuit also stores a hidden secret kill code, and upon receiving a matching kill code from the reader, permanently transitions the component to its second state. When the component is in the permanent second state, the integrated circuit is incapable of effecting the action on the target. The integrated circuit may also verify its function is disabled, and report a kill confirmation to the reader.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于附接到目标的集成电路装置。 集成电路是可控制的，以在目标上起作用，诸如激活或去激活目标的有用性。 集成电路具有连接到天线的逻辑和存储器部分，用于从相关联的读取器或扫描器接收通信。 集成电路还具有构造成从第一状态转变到永久的第二状态的部件。 集成电路还存储隐藏的秘密杀死代码，并且在从读取器接收到匹配的杀死代码时，永久地将组件转换到其第二状态。 当组件处于永久的第二状态时，集成电路不能对目标产生影响。 集成电路还可以验证其功能被禁用，并向读取器报告杀死确认。

公开(公告)号：WO2007016430A2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：PCT/US2006/029598

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： AGRAWAL, Anoop

IPC: G11B23/03

CPC classification number: G11B23/282 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/1508 ,  G02F1/1523 ,  G11B7/24033 ,  G11B7/24038 ,  G11B7/252 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00608 ,  G11B20/00666 ,  G11B20/00876 ,  G11B20/00927 ,  G11B23/0028 ,  G11B23/0035 ,  G11B23/0042 ,  G11B23/286 ,  G11B2220/2537 ,  H01Q1/2208 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q1/44

Abstract: An optical disc is provided with an associated optical shutter. In a first state, the optical media interferes with the ability of an interrogating laser beam to read data from the optical media, and in a second state, the optical media is substantially transparent, enabling the laser beam to read the disc. A powering circuit is used to cause the optical shutter to transition from a first state to the second state. In one example, an integrated circuit acts as the powering circuit, as well as providing logic and processing functions. The integrated circuit also couples to an RF antenna, enabling the integrated circuit to communicate with an associated RP scanning device. The optical shutter may take various geometric shapes, and typically has an electrochromic material for facilitating state change. The electrochromic device may be constructed to hold persistently the desired optical state. In this way, the desired optical state is maintained without application of external power.

Abstract translation: 光盘设置有相关的光学快门。 在第一状态下，光学介质妨碍询问激光束从光学介质读取数据的能力，并且在第二状态下，光学介质基本上是透明的，使激光束能够读取光盘。 使用供电电路使光学快门从第一状态转变到第二状态。 在一个示例中，集成电路用作供电电路，以及提供逻辑和处理功能。 集成电路还耦合到RF天线，使得集成电路能够与相关联的RP扫描设备进行通信。 光学快门可以采取各种几何形状，并且通常具有用于促进状态改变的电致变色材料。 电致变色器件可以构造成持续保持所需的光学状态。 以这种方式，保持所需的光学状态而不施加外部电力。

公开(公告)号：WO2007006005A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：PCT/US2006/026363

申请日：2006-07-06

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： WHITE, Charles, A.

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G07F7/1008 ,  G06F21/606 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/40975 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/12 ,  G07F7/122 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G1/0054 ,  G07G1/009 ,  H04L9/3213 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0807 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: A system is provided for authenticating and securing product transactions. An integrated circuit is attached to a target, such as an optical disc or electronic device. The integrated circuit has an RF transceiver that is capable of establishing communication with an associated reading device. The integrated circuit also has a hidden memory, which can not be read externally, and a user memory. The hidden memory stores an authentication message, while the user memory stores readable authentication information. The hidden authentication message and the authentication information are related through a cryptographic process. However, even though the integrated circuit benefits from the cryptographic security, the integrated circuit only operates relatively simple logic operations. In this way, a highly secure transaction is enabled without requiring significant processing power or time at the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit is placed near the reader, the reader reads the authentication information, and with the cooperation of a network operation center, uses the authentication information to derive an activation code. The reader passes the activation code to the integrated circuit, which compares the activation code to its hidden activation message. If they have a prope relationship, the communication has been authenticated, and the integrated circuit proceeds to perform an action.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于认证和保护产品交易的系统。 集成电路附接到诸如光盘或电子设备的目标。 集成电路具有RF收发器，其能够与相关联的读取装置建立通信。 集成电路还具有无法从外部读取的隐藏存储器和用户存储器。 隐藏的存储器存储认证消息，而用户存储器存储可读认证信息。 隐藏的认证消息和认证信息通过密码过程相关。 然而，即使集成电路受益于加密安全性，集成电路只能操作相对简单的逻辑操作。 以这种方式，可以实现高度安全的事务，而不需要在集成电路上的显着的处理能力或时间。 当集成电路放置在读取器附近时，读取器读取认证信息，并且通过网络操作中心的协作，使用认证信息来导出激活码。 阅读器将激活码传递给集成电路，将激活码与其隐藏的激活消息进行比较。 如果它们具有prope关系，则通信已被认证，并且集成电路继续执行动作。

公开(公告)号：WO2006089280A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2006006065

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC

Inventor： ATKINSON PAUL ,  CONERO RONALD S ,  KRUEST JAMES R

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00111

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：WO2005013078A3

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2004024419

申请日：2004-07-29

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC ,  ATKINSON PAUL

Inventor： ATKINSON PAUL

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G11B23/281 ,  G07C9/00103 ,  G07C9/00166 ,  G11B20/00608 ,  G11B20/00876 ,  G11B23/284

Abstract: A system and method for wireless activation of a target. A communication device transmits an ID associated with the target to a network operations center. The network operations center provides an activation signal to the communication device. The communication device wirelessly transmits an acoustic activation signal to a nearby activation device. The activation device is positioned proximate the target and causes a change in at least one physical property of the target. The target may be an optical media containing an electrochromic material with optical properties that change on application of an electric signal.

Abstract translation: 用于无线激活目标的系统和方法。 通信设备将与目标相关联的ID发送到网络操作中心。 网络操作中心向通信设备提供激活信号。 通信设备将声学激活信号无线地发射到附近的激活装置。 所述激活装置位于所述目标附近并导致所述目标的至少一个物理属性的改变。 靶可以是包含具有在施加电信号时改变的光学性质的电致变色材料的光学介质。

公开(公告)号：WO2003096159A2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-20

申请号：PCT/US2003/014718

申请日：2003-05-09

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS, INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q20/425

Abstract: A method and system is provided for enabling electronic transactions via a personal device (e.g., a cellular phone). A user initiates a transaction with a second party, both of whom are located in a point-of-presence (POP), by establishing communication between the personal device and a network operations center (NOC). The personal device and NOC communicate via a wide area communication link. The personal device communicates with a POP device for the second party via a local area communication link. The POP device communicates with the NOC via the personal device, which bridges the wide area communication link with the local area communication link. The personal device and POP device provide pertinent information for the transaction to the NOC. The NOC may also access other pertinent information stored for the user and/or the second party. The NOC implements decision rules appropriate for the transaction and provides results for the transaction.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过个人设备（例如，蜂窝电话）进行电子交易的方法和系统。 通过建立个人设备和网络运营中心（NOC）之间的通信，用户通过第二方发起与两者位于存在点（POP）的交易。 个人设备和NOC通过广域通信链路进行通信。 个人设备经由本地通信链路与第二方的POP设备进行通信。 POP设备经由个人设备与NOC通信，该个人设备将广域通信链路与本地通信链路桥接。 个人设备和POP设备向NOC提供交易的相关信息。 NOC还可以访问为用户和/或第二方存储的其他相关信息。 NOC实施适用于交易的决策规则，并为交易提供结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2006063051A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：PCT/US2005044264

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC

Inventor： ATKINSON PAUL ,  CONERO RONALD S

IPC: H04H40/00 ,  H04H60/09

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04B5/0056 ,  H04L9/0894 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  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：WO2008033898A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2007/078240

申请日：2007-09-12

Applicant: KESTREL WIRELESS INC.

Inventor： ATKINSON, Paul

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02

Abstract: A mobile wireless device is provided that can communicate on a public telecommunication network using a known communication standard. The wireless device is also constructed to establish communication to an activatable product using a local communication path, which may be, for example, a near field communication or RFID communication. The activatable target may an optical disc or electronic product, for example. The activatable product is provided in a disabled state, so that the product can not be used for its intended purpose. For example, the optical disc may not play in its associated player, and the electronic device may not power up. When it is desired to activate the product, the mobile wireless device is positioned proximate the product. Using the local communication path, the wireless device receives a message from an RF circuit on the activatable product. The message may hold identification or other information regarding the activatable produce. The wireless device connects to a network operation center over the public telecommunications network to obtain an activation key for the activatable device. The wireless device again uses the local communication path to transmit the activation key to the activatable target, and the RF circuit enables the functionality of the product.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以使用已知通信标准在公共电信网络上进行通信的移动无线设备。 无线设备还被构造为使用本地通信路径来建立与可激活产品的通信，其可以是例如近场通信或RFID通信。 可激活的靶可以是例如光盘或电子产品。 可激活的产品在禁用状态下提供，使得产品不能用于其预期目的。 例如，光盘可能不在其相关联的播放器中播放，并且电子设备可能不会上电。 当需要激活产品时，移动无线设备位于产品附近。 使用本地通信路径，无线设备从可激活产品上的RF电路接收消息。 该消息可以保存关于可激活产品的标识或其他信息。 无线设备通过公共电信网络连接到网络操作中心以获得可激活设备的激活密钥。 无线设备再次使用本地通信路径将激活密钥发送到可激活目标，并且RF电路实现产品的功能。