公开(公告)号：US06498563B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09421385

申请日：1999-10-20

申请人： Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow ,  Manley S. Keeler

发明人： Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow ,  Manley S. Keeler

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： H04L7/0008 ,  H04L7/06

摘要： A communication protocol facilitates transmission at maximum rates for various types of cables. Signal to noise characteristics are improved by using voltage waveforms. The protocol can be used to transmit information between a common control unit and a plurality of spaced apart devices coupled thereto. Alternately, the protocol can be used for transmission of information between devices. The common control unit transmits clock pulses, while in a low impedance state. The devices respond to the clock pulses and transmit data on the communications link, in a low impedance state, when the common control unit has assumed a high impedance state. Clock signals and data signals are separated to improve signal to noise characteristics by transmitting same with opposite polarities. A clock detection circuit responds to the polarity of the clock pulses. A data detection circuit responds to the polarity of the data pulses. One or more features of transmitted signals can be used to implement one or more synchronized functions.

摘要翻译： 通信协议便于以各种类型的电缆以最大速率进行传输。 通过使用电压波形来提高信噪比特性。 该协议可以用于在公共控制单元和与其耦合的多个间隔开的设备之间传送信息。 或者，协议可以用于设备之间的信息传输。 公共控制单元在处于低阻抗状态时发送时钟脉冲。 当公共控制单元承担高阻抗状态时，器件以低阻抗状态响应时钟脉冲并在通信链路上发送数据。 时钟信号和数据信号被分离以通过以相反的极性传输来提高信噪比特性。 时钟检测电路响应时钟脉冲的极性。 数据检测电路响应数据脉冲的极性。 传输信号的一个或多个特征可用于实现一个或多个同步功能。

公开(公告)号：US06313743B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US09463915

申请日：2000-04-06

申请人： Klaus Abraham-Fuchs ,  Thomas Birkhoelzer ,  Alexander Herold ,  Helmut Reichenberger ,  Volker Schmidt ,  Henrich Seifert

发明人： Klaus Abraham-Fuchs ,  Thomas Birkhoelzer ,  Alexander Herold ,  Helmut Reichenberger ,  Volker Schmidt ,  Henrich Seifert

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08B21/0415 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G08B21/0469

摘要： In an autonomous emergency monitoring system, wherein the user need not carry any signaling devices whatsoever, an emergency situation can be reported to an external receiver by voice input via microphones via a communication interface. Further, a monitoring of the person can ensue via sensor systems that can likewise setup an external connection via the communication interface.

摘要翻译： 在自主应急监视系统中，用户不需要携带任何信号装置，通过经由麦克风经由通信接口的语音输入，可以将紧急情况报告给外部接收机。 此外，可以经由也可以经由通信接口设置外部连接的传感器系统来监视人。

公开(公告)号：US06239697B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09333295

申请日：1999-06-15

申请人： Shuichi Murao

发明人： Shuichi Murao

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08B26/001

摘要： For storing identification number information of terminals in a reception unit such as a fire control and indicating equipment, it is unnecessary to replace a memory with another at a factory or an installation site. Moreover, a man-made error accompanying a modification work is prevented. In a fire alarm system, a plurality of fire supervising or control terminals are connected to the reception unit. Identification number information that varies depending on the type of a terminal is assigned to the plurality of terminals. The reception unit includes an electrically rewriteable nonvolatile memory, an acquisition device, and a rewriting device. The identification number information of the plurality of connected terminals is stored in the nonvolatile memory that is electrically programmable. The acquisition device acquires identification number information from the plurality of terminals. The rewriting device stores, in response to an instruction, the identification number information of the plurality of terminals, which is acquired by the acquisition device, in the nonvolatile memory so as to thus rewrite the contents of the nonvolatile memory.

摘要翻译： 为了在诸如消防和指示设备的接收单元中存储终端的标识号信息，在工厂或安装地点不需要用另一个替换存储器。 此外，防止伴随修改工作的人为错误。 在火灾报警系统中，多个火灾监视或控制终端连接到接收单元。 根据终端的类型而变化的识别号信息被分配给多个终端。 接收单元包括电可重写的非易失性存储器，采集装置和重写装置。 多个连接终端的识别号信息被存储在电可编程的非易失性存储器中。 采集装置从多个终端获取识别号码信息。 重写装置响应于指令将由采集装置获取的多个终端的标识号信息存储在非易失性存储器中，从而重写非易失性存储器的内容。

公开(公告)号：US06765484B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US09841776

申请日：2001-04-24

申请人： James G. Eagleson ,  Joseph S. Chan ,  Nikola Cargonja

发明人： James G. Eagleson ,  Joseph S. Chan ,  Nikola Cargonja

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G06K17/0022 ,  G06K2017/0045

摘要： An apparatus (10, 240, 300) includes a signpost (11, 241-256, 322, 612, 623, 626-628, 652, 661, 682, 686, 703) which transmits signpost signals (24) to a tag (12, 271-275, 301-316, 395-397, 616-618, 641-643, 653, 656-657, 662-664, 679, 708, 711), which in turn transmits beacon signals (72) to a reader (13, 261, 319, 521-530). One of the signpost and tag is mounted on an item to be tracked. A control system (14, 500) is responsive to the reader, and can cause the signpost to vary the signpost signal in a manner which varies at least one operational characteristic of the tag, such as a transmission rate, a transmission power, a tag identification code, a password, or an encryption code, or which shifts the tag between a normal operational mode and a low power operational mode in which its transmitter is disabled.

摘要翻译： 一种装置（10,240,300）包括一个路标（11,241-256,322,612,623,626-628,652,661,682,686,703），其将路标信号（24）传送到标签（ 12,271-275,301-316,395-397,616-618,641-643,653,656-657,666-664,679,708,711），其又将信标信号（72）发送到 读者（13,261,319,521-530）。 其中一个路标和标签安装在要跟踪的项目上。 控制系统（14,500）响应于读取器，并且可以使得路标以改变标签的至少一个操作特性的方式改变路标信号，例如传输速率，传输功率，标签 识别代码，密码或加密代码，或者在正常操作模式和其发射机被禁用的低功率操作模式之间移动标签。

公开(公告)号：US06690273B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US10054404

申请日：2001-11-13

申请人： John A. Thomason

发明人： John A. Thomason

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08B13/19621 ,  G08B13/1966 ,  H04N7/18

摘要： A method and system for remote assistance and review of a technician or multiple technicians, in real time, working with equipment of various complexity. A technician or multiple technicians at a remote location are coupled by a wireless means to an advisor at a local station, so that the advisor may view and hear the same stimuli as the technician, that the advisor and technician may communicate. The technician has limited training or otherwise in need of support, and may be a field engineer, technician or maintenance personnel. The advisor has extensive training and able to provide technical support, and generally has extended and specialized knowledge with regard to the remote apparatus, and may be a technical expert on the remote apparatus. The technician may comprise an individual or group with technical training and knowledge, but lacking managerial or other authority, while the advisor comprises an individual or group with such authority. The technician communicates with the advisor by visual cues or ordinary speech, while the advisor views and listens to the remote apparatus. The advisor gives advice to the technician for manipulating or repairing the remote apparatus. Alternatively, an intermediate advisor may advise the technician and be advised by a higher-level advisor.

摘要翻译： 用于远程协助和审查技术人员或多名技术人员的方法和系统，实时地处理各种复杂性的设备。 远程位置的技术人员或多个技术人员通过无线装置耦合到本地站的顾问，使得顾问可以查看和听到与技术人员相同的刺激，顾问和技术人员可以进行通信。 技术人员有限培训或其他需要支持的人员，可能是现场工程师，技术人员或维修人员。 顾问有广泛的培训，能够提供技术支持，并且通常具有关于远程设备的扩展和专业知识，并且可以是远程设备的技术专家。 技术人员可以包括具有技术培训和知识但缺乏管理或其他权限的个人或团体，而顾问包括具有这种权限的个人或团体。 技术人员通过视觉提示或普通语音与顾问进行通信，而顾问则查看并收听远程设备。 顾问向技术人员提供操作或修理远程设备的建议。 或者，中级顾问可以建议技术人员，并由上级顾问通知。

公开(公告)号：US06630885B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09915858

申请日：2001-07-26

申请人： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  David M. Coombs ,  Brett W. Floyd

发明人： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  David M. Coombs ,  Brett W. Floyd

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/0442 ,  B60C23/0444 ,  B60C23/0454 ,  B60C23/0455 ,  B60C23/0457 ,  B60C23/0462 ,  B60C23/0474 ,  B60C23/0476

摘要： An electronic tire maintenance system is provided for measuring a parameter of a device at a first location. The system includes a sensor for measuring the device parameter and generating a data signal representing the measured parameter. The system also includes a microprocessor coupled to the sensor for activating the sensor on a first periodic basis to measure the device parameter. The microprocessor includes a memory for storing the generated data signal representing the measured parameter. A transmitter and a receiver are coupled to the microprocessor. The microprocessor periodically partially awakens to determine, on a second periodic basis, if a received transmission is a valid interrogation signal and, if so, fully awakens and responds to the valid interrogation signal, via the transmitter, by at least transmitting the last stored measured parameter. In one embodiment, the device is a tire tag mounted inside a tire that measures tire data and transmits that data to a remote source in response to an interrogation request, an alert condition, or automatically on a periodic basis.

公开(公告)号：US06388569B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09562247

申请日：2000-05-02

申请人： Thomas J. Engellenner

发明人： Thomas J. Engellenner

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08B13/2414 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08B13/2462 ,  G08B13/2471 ,  G08B13/2474 ,  G08B13/248 ,  G08B13/2482 ,  G08B13/2485

摘要： Methods and apparatus are disclosed for location of objects to facilitate retrieval, filing, security, inventory stock-keeping and the like. The methods and apparatus employ a tag element associated with each object-to-be-located, and interrogation system for searching one or more spatial regions for such tagged items, as well as mechanisms for identifying objects within the interrogated region.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于物体位置的方法和装置，以便于检索，归档，安全性，库存库存等。 方法和装置采用与每个待定位物体相关联的标签元件和用于搜索一个或多个空间区域以获得这样的标记物品的询问系统，以及用于识别询问区域内的物体的机构。

公开(公告)号：US06356822B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09434671

申请日：1999-11-05

申请人： R. Gary Diaz ,  John J. Gemender ,  Steven J. Dager ,  Ronald L. Baughman

发明人： R. Gary Diaz ,  John J. Gemender ,  Steven J. Dager ,  Ronald L. Baughman

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08G1/20 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G1/096811 ,  G08G1/205

摘要： A communication system architecture (SA) for a vehicle which may be integrated into the vehicle's multiplexed electronic component communication system, and a process for communicating with the vehicle to provide information for and about the vehicle's operational status and coordinating the vehicle's activities. The communication system will include a multi-functional antenna system for the vehicle that will have the capability to receive AM/FM radio and television signals, and transmit and receive citizens band (CB) radio signals, satellite and microwave and cellular phone communications. The antenna may be installed as original equipment or as a back-fit part in the after-market. In either case the multi-functional antenna will be integrated with the vehicle's multiplexed electronic component communication system. The process for communicating with the vehicle will involve a communication service for which the vehicle's driver will enroll for and service will continue so long as maintenance fees are paid. The service will be capable of providing various levels of information transfer and coordination. The levels may include vehicle information such as (1) the need for servicing and location of the nearest service center with the necessary parts in stock, (2) routing, and (3) load brokering and coordination. The modular design of the system architecture (SA) will allow it to be employed with the vehicle platform that does not possess a full multiplexed electronic component communications system. The resulting vehicle, using an after-market application package, will be able to participate in some of the services.

公开(公告)号：US06211781B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09317406

申请日：1999-05-24

申请人： Glenn McDonald

发明人： Glenn McDonald

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G06Q10/08 ,  G01S13/878 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G07B17/00024 ,  G07B17/00435 ,  G07B2017/0004 ,  G07B2017/00112 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  G07C9/00111

摘要： Tracking of an article through geographic areas using electromagnetic signals, specifically radio frequency (RF) signals. The article contains a tag operating as a transmitter and receiver. Tag-readers in the defined geographic areas transmit RF signals and in response, the tag transmits RF signals received by the tag-reader. By knowing the areas in which the tag-readers are located, a system tracks the article by monitoring the tag-readers communicating with the tag.

摘要翻译： 通过使用电磁信号，特别是射频（RF）信号的地理区域跟踪文章。 该文章包含作为发射机和接收机操作的标签。 定义的地理区域中的标签读取器传输RF信号，并且作为响应，标签发送由标签读取器接收的RF信号。 通过了解标签阅读器所在的区域，系统通过监视与标签通信的标签阅读器来跟踪文章。

公开(公告)号：US06774782B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10042742

申请日：2002-09-23

申请人： Larry Runyon ,  Wayne M. Gunter ,  Ronald W. Gilbert

发明人： Larry Runyon ,  Wayne M. Gunter ,  Ronald W. Gilbert

IPC分类号： G08B2600

CPC分类号： G08B13/248 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06K2017/0051 ,  G07C9/00912 ,  G08B13/1427 ,  G08B13/2462 ,  G08B21/0227

摘要： A system for reducing security risks in, for example, an enclosed area where there are documents, computer discs, and other items which may contain security sensitive information. Each security sensitive item has an RFID tag attached thereto, and during non-working hours these items are placed in locked file cabinets, a safe or a vault. The area is periodically interrogated by an RF interrogator to ascertain whether the items are in their locked secured position or are in an open area.

摘要翻译： 一种用于降低安全风险的系统，例如包含可能包含安全敏感信息的文档，计算机光盘和其他项目的封闭区域。 每个安全敏感项目都附有一个RFID标签，在非工作时间内，这些项目被放置在锁定的文件柜，保险箱或保险库中。 RF询问器周期性地询问该区域，以确定物品是否处于其锁定的固定位置或处于开放区域。