公开(公告)号：WO2002091323A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-14

申请号：PCT/US2002/014266

申请日：2002-05-07

Applicant: STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

Inventor： STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G07G1/0054 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: An inventive system (100) for delivering packages includes a computer system (130) for determining an optimum route for delivering said package, an electronic tag (210) associated with said package including a first transceiver, and a signaling device (320). The inventive system also includes a base station (120) having a second transceiver for wirelessly communicating with said first transceiver in order to minimize a delivery time.

Abstract translation: 用于传送包裹的本发明的系统（100）包括用于确定用于传递所述包装的最佳路线的计算机系统（130），与包括第一收发器的所述包相关联的电子标签（210）和信令装置（320）。 本发明的系统还包括具有用于与所述第一收发器进行无线通信的第二收发器的基站（120），以便最小化传送时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2002099587A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017812

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

Inventor： STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: An inventive system for delivering a package (e.g., plurality of packages) includes a transport vehicle for transporting the package to a destination, the transport vehicle including a first transceiver and a computer system, and an electronic positioning system for navigating the transport vehicle to the destination under a low-visibility condition.

Abstract translation: 一种用于传送包装（200）或多个包装件的发明系统（100）包括用于将包装（200）运送到目的地（140）的运输车辆（110），所述运输车辆（110）包括第一收发器和 计算机系统（115）和用于在低可见度条件下将运输车辆导航到目的地的电子定位系统（130）。

公开(公告)号：WO2002083507A3

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/010927

申请日：2002-04-09

Applicant: STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

Inventor： STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

IPC: G06F7/00

Abstract: A warehousing system includes a container (e.g., tote) for storing at least one item of merchandise, a first electronic (e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID) module associated with the first container, and a controller which wirelessly communicates with first electronic module, for directing a transfer of said at least one item of merchandise to and/or from said first container. The inventive system may include, for example, a hybrid retail/warehouse system which includes a facility having a shelving area, and a picking area adjacent to the shelving area, and a layout so as to minimize a picking area and a walking distance between a picking area and a shelving area.

公开(公告)号：WO2002083507A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/010927

申请日：2002-04-09

Applicant: STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

Inventor： STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  VANDENBERG, Mike

IPC: B65D

CPC classification number: B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0258 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2203/046 ,  B65G2209/04

Abstract: A warehousing system includes a container (e.g., tote) for storing at least one item of merchandise, a first electronic (e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID) module associated with the first container, and a controller which wirelessly communicates with first electronic module, for directing a transfer of said at least one item of merchandise to and/or from said first container. The inventive system may include, for example, a hybrid retail/warehouse system which includes a facility having a shelving area, and a picking area adjacent to the shelving area, and a layout so as to minimize a picking area and a walking distance between a picking area and a shelving area.

Abstract translation: 仓储系统包括用于存储至少一件商品的容器（例如，手提箱），与第一容器相关联的第一电子（例如，射频识别（RFID）模块）和与第一电子模块无线通信的控制器， 用于指示将所述至少一件商品转移到所述第一容器和/或从所述第一容器转移。本发明的系统可以包括例如混合零售/仓库系统，其包括具有搁置区域的设施和相邻的拾取区域 并且布置为使得拾取区域和搁置区域之间的拾取区域和步行距离最小化。

公开(公告)号：WO2010126896A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：PCT/US2010/032595

申请日：2010-04-27

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC ,  STEVENS, John, K. ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

Inventor： STEVENS, John, K. ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

IPC: B23Q17/00

CPC classification number: B23Q17/006 ,  B23Q17/003

Abstract: A tool sensor detects the presence of a tool and optionally identifies that tool as the correct tool for placement in the sensor. The tool sensor may be in the form of a pad, with openings sized to fit the tool, and may have designated location for a plurality of tools, in which each tool is identified as being the correct tool for its location on or in the sensor.

Abstract translation: 工具传感器检测工具的存在，并可选择将该工具识别为用于放置在传感器中的正确工具。 工具传感器可以是垫的形式，其开口尺寸适于装配工具，并且可以具有用于多个工具的指定位置，其中每个工具被识别为用于其位于传感器上或传感器中的正确工具 。

公开(公告)号：WO2008019230A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2007/074554

申请日：2007-07-27

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC. ,  STEVENS, John, K. ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

Inventor： STEVENS, John, K. ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

IPC: G04G1/06

CPC classification number: G04G21/04 ,  G04R60/00

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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：WO2006131902A2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：PCT/IB2006/051870

申请日：2006-06-12

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC. ,  STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  AUGUST, Jason

Inventor： STEVENS, John ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  AUGUST, Jason

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/045 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/242 ,  G08B13/2431 ,  G08B13/2445 ,  G08B13/2448 ,  G08B13/2477 ,  G08B13/2482

Abstract: A circular data-bearing medium having a hub hole has a chip and two distinct loop antennas, each offset from the other, each antenna disposed around the hub hole, the chip electrically connected with each of the two distinct antennas. The circular data-bearing medium does not have a battery. When bathed in RF energy the chip receives power from one of the loop antennas. During the power-up time the chip may receive messages on the other of the loop antennas, and may respond, on that antenna, to some of the received messages and not others, based upon internal states within the chip. At least one of the internal states is reset upon loss and restoration of the bathing RF energy. When passed nearby to an EAS sensor, for example at an exit of a store, the chip can selectively either trigger the sensor or not trigger the sensor, as a function of whether an EAS link has or has not been blown, and the triggering response is non-identical from one data-bearing medium to the next.

Abstract translation: 具有毂孔的圆形数据承载介质具有芯片和两个不同的环形天线，每个环形天线彼此偏移，每个天线围绕毂孔设置，芯片与两个不同的天线中的每一个电连接。 圆形数据承载介质没有电池。 当沐浴在RF能量时，芯片从一个环形天线接收电力。 在上电时间期间，芯片可以在另一个环形天线上接收消息，并且可以基于芯片内部的状态在该天线上响应于一些所接收的消息而不是其他消息。 在洗涤RF能量的损失和恢复时，至少一个内部状态被重置。 当通过附近的EAS传感器（例如在商店的出口处），芯片可以根据EAS链路是否已经被触发而选择性地触发传感器或者不触发传感器，并且触发响应 从一个数据承载介质到下一个数据承载介质是不相同的。

公开(公告)号：WO2006088806A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2006/005062

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC. ,  AUGUST, Jason ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  STEVENS, John ,  VANDENBERG, Michael ,  TRUONG, Ken, C.

Inventor： AUGUST, Jason ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  STEVENS, John ,  VANDENBERG, Michael ,  TRUONG, Ken, C.

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07749

Abstract: Active high frequency radio tags have two major disadvantages: First, since the power consumption of any solid state circuit is proportional to the operating speed, active LF1HF and UHF tags require large batteries with limited life (two to maximum five years) and as a result are bulky heavy devices; Second, they must use high speed semiconductor devices that have a major impact on the active tag costs as compared to other semiconductor processes that operate at lower frequencies. The present invention provides a method, system, and ultra low frequency (below 1 megahertz) tag for detection and tracking of animate and inanimate objects attached thereto, the aforesaid ULF tag comprising: a) a tag antenna (e.g. wound on a ferrite core)operable at a low radio frequency below 1 megahertz; b) a communication device operatively connected to the aforesaid tag antenna and operable to transmit data at the aforesaid low radio frequency; c) a clock device, such as a crystal with a natural frequency (with characteristic variations in phase or amplitude to enable discovery of tags within the field of a large loop antenna) operatively connected to the aforesaid communication device and operable to emit clock data to determine the aforesaid low radio frequency; and d) an energy storage device operable to activate the aforesaid communication device and the aforesaid clock device.

Abstract translation: 有源高频无线电标签有两个主要缺点：首先，由于任何固态电路的功耗与工作速度成正比，有源LF1HF和UHF标签需要使用寿命有限（2年至5年）的大型电池，因此 是笨重的装置; 第二，与其他以较低频率工作的半导体工艺相比，它们必须使用对有源标签成本有重大影响的高速半导体器件。 本发明提供一种用于检测和跟踪附着于其上的动画和无生命物体的方法，系统和超低频（低于1兆赫）的标签，所述ULF标签包括：a）标签天线（例如缠绕在铁氧体芯上） 可在低于1兆赫的低射频下工作; b）可操作地连接到所述标签天线并且可操作以在前述低射频发射数据的通信设备; c）时钟设备，例如具有固有频率（具有相位或幅度的特征变化以使得能够发现大环路天线的领域内的标签）的晶体，其可操作地连接到上述通信设备，并且可操作以发射时钟数据 确定上述低射频; 以及d）可操作以激活上述通信装置和上述时钟装置的能量存储装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2006051511A2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/IB2005/053759

申请日：2005-11-15

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC. ,  STEVENS, John K ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  AUGUST, Jason

Inventor： STEVENS, John K ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul ,  AUGUST, Jason

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system for auditably authenticating the histories of events (e.g. temperature levels) experienced by objects (e.g. pharmaceutical products, foodstuffs, etc.) during storage in repositories such as warehouses and movable shipping vehicles. The method involves a) sensing an event experienced by an object; b) recording an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding the aforesaid data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals. The safeguarding may be done by selecting a data storage apparatus which is unalterable, such as a write-once-only CD-R disc. Such use of an unalterable medium (e.g. CD-R) is especially appropriate where the repository is movable, such as a truck or railway car, since a CD-R drive can easily be located within the movable repository during shipment of the goods which are sensitive to temperature or other environmental events. Alternatively, safeguarding can be achieved by locating the aforesaid data storage apparatus at a secure location (e.g. KPMG or other auditor's offices) distant from the stored/shipped drugs to prevent data tampering. Moreover, the event data can be transmitted (wirelessly for movable repositories, by wired connection for a stationary repository such as a warehouse) to the distant location immediately, as the events occur (i.e. in “real time”), so that the event data is in secure hands (e.g. an independent auditor’s) before it could possibly be altered. Furthermore, safeguarding may utilize a selected algorithm to calculate a pair of checksums based on a selected sequence of event signals, said pair of checksums having a selected relationship (e.g. being identical) in the event of data integrity, one of the two checksums being calculated from event signals generated at the repository (e.g. at a warehouse), the other checksum being calculated from event signals that have already been transmitted to the aforesaid data storage apparatus. Moreover, corresponding temporal (e.g. date/time) data may be stored together with each event signal, the temporal data being obtained from an independent source (e.g. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or a GPS satellite).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种方法和系统，用于在诸如仓库和可运输的运输车辆之类的仓库中存储期间，可物理地验证物体（例如药品，食品等）经历的事件（例如温度水平）的历史。 该方法涉及a）感测物体所经历的事件; b）记录定义感测事件的事件信号; c）将时间有序的一系列所述事件信号发送到数据存储装置，所述数据存储装置可操作以存储所述事件信号的所述时间有序序列; 以及d）保护上述数据存储装置不会改变所存储的一系列事件信号。 可以通过选择不可变的数据存储装置，例如仅一次写入CD-R盘来进行保护。 由于CD-R驱动器在运输货物期间可以容易地位于可移动储存库内，所以使用不可更改的介质（例如CD-R）特别适用于储存库是可移动的，例如卡车或铁路车辆 对温度或其他环境事件敏感。 或者，可以通过将上述数据存储设备定位在远离存储/运送的药物的安全位置（例如毕马威或其他审核员办公室）以防止数据篡改来实现保护。 此外，随着事件发生（即“实时”），事件数据可以通过事件发生（即，实时地）发送（无限地为可移动的存储库，通过诸如仓库的固定存储库的有线连接）到远处的位置），从而事件数据 在安全的手中（例如独立审核员）可能会被改变。 此外，保护可以利用所选择的算法来基于所选择的事件信号序列来计算一对校验和，所述校验和对在数据完整性的情况下具有所选择的关系（例如相同），计算两个校验和之一 根据在仓库（例如在仓库）处产生的事件信号，另外的校验和是根据已经发送到上述数据存储装置的事件信号计算的。 此外，相应的时间（例如日期/时间）数据可以与每个事件信号一起存储，时间数据从独立的来源（例如National Institute of Standards and Technology（NIST））或GPS 卫星）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011109631A2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-09

申请号：PCT/US2011/027047

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC ,  STEVENS, John K. ,  AUGUST, M. Jason ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

Inventor： STEVENS, John K. ,  AUGUST, M. Jason ,  WATERHOUSE, Paul

CPC classification number: E21B17/006

Abstract: Identification and tracking of hollow pipes at a site where the hollow pipes are to be stored or interconnected, such as an oil drilling site where the aforesaid hollow pipes are to be connected and the drillstring of pipes is to be inserted into a drilled hole on solid ground or under a deepsea drilling platform is achieved. Each hollow pipe is provided with a low frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to the pipe's outer surface. The RFID tag is operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1.0 megahertz and may be disposed within a recess in the pipe's outer surface. A tracking system provides communication be the tags and a reader.

Abstract translation: 在需要储存或互连空心管的地方，例如要连接上述中空管的石油钻探现场，以及管的钻柱，要对空心管进行识别和跟踪 插入固体地面或深海钻井平台下的钻孔中。 每根空心管道都有一个附在管道外表面上的低频射频识别（RFID）标签。 RFID标签可以以不超过1.0兆赫的低射频工作，并可以设置在管道外表面的凹槽内。 跟踪系统提供标签和阅读器的通信。