公开(公告)号：US07109867B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10936907

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2414 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/2448

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) and an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag includes an RFID device and an EAS device. The RFID device may operate in a plurality of states including an activated state in which communication with a reader is enabled and a deactivated state in which communication with a reader is disabled. The EAS device may operate in a plurality of states including an activated state in which activation of an alarm is enabled and a deactivated state in which activation of an alarm is disable. The RFID device may be deactivated when the EAS device is deactivated. For example, the same piece of equipment that deactivates the EAS device also deactivates the RFID device at the same time. The RFID device may include an antenna, an RFID chip connected to the antenna for communicating with a reader, and an active element operatively disposed with respect to the antenna. The active element, which may include a conductive strip or lead, may have an activated state in which the antenna is enabled for communicating with a reader in a far field and a deactivated state in which the antenna is disabled from communicating with a reader in a far field. In addition, the EAS device may include a magnetic resonator and a bias magnet. When activated, the bias magnet may cause or affect the resonator to resonate and the active element to be in the activated state. Further, when deactivated, the bias magnet may cause the active element to be in the deactivated state.

公开(公告)号：US10545713B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US13286519

申请日：2011-11-01

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G06F3/14

Abstract: A RFID device configured to drive a display element. The RFID device may have a reader capable of sending and receiving radio frequency signals and a RFID tag in communication with the RFID reader. The RFID tag may have an antenna, a chip having a radio frequency detector, a backscatter modulator, a logic block and a multiplexer. The RFID device may also have a display in communication with the multiplexer of the chip.

公开(公告)号：US09000925B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US12033428

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K19/07

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/0726

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag is provided that comprises an RFID transceiver configured to transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals, the RFID transceiver comprising an integrated circuit chip (IC) coupled to an antenna having an impedance, gain and directionality that in conjunction with the characteristics of the IC defines a first read range of the RFID tag. The RFID tag also comprises a releasable coupler configured to be releasably engagable with the RFID transceiver comprising a coupling material, the releasable coupler being configured such that when the releasable coupler is releasably engaged with the RFID transceiver, the coupling material altering at least one of the impedance, the gain and the directionality of the antenna to define a second read range of the RFID tag, wherein the second read range is greater than the first read range.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种射频识别（RFID）标签，其包括被配置为发送和接收射频（RF）信号的RFID收发器，RFID收发器包括耦合到具有阻抗，增益和方向性的天线的集成电路芯片 结合IC的特性定义RFID标签的第一读取范围。 RFID标签还包括被配置为可释放地与包括耦合材料的RFID收发器接合的可释放耦合器，所述可释放耦合器被配置为使得当所述可释放耦合器与所述RFID收发器可释放地接合时，所述耦合材料改变所述耦合材料中的至少一个 阻抗，增益和方向性来定义RFID标签的第二读取范围，其中第二读取范围大于第一读取范围。

公开(公告)号：US20130110657A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13287269

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: Ian James FORSTER

Inventor： Ian James FORSTER

IPC: G06Q20/20

CPC classification number: G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/3278

Abstract: A distributed point of sale, electronic article surveillance, and product information system. The system can include a central database and at least one integrated POS/EAS/information terminal adapted to communicate with NFC-enabled devices, RFID and EAS tags, and the database, wherein, when a customer places an NFC-enabled device and a product having an RFID and EAS tag and proximate the terminal, the terminal facilitates a transaction for purchasing the product. The terminal can include a processor, an NFC transceiver, a UHF RFID reader, and a Bluetooth transceiver. The transaction for purchasing the product can be performed via the NFC-enabled device.

Abstract translation: 分销销售点，电子商品监控和产品信息系统。 该系统可以包括中央数据库和至少一个适于与启用NFC的设备，RFID和EAS标签以及数据库通信的集成POS / EAS /信息终端，其中，当客户放置支持NFC的设备和产品 具有RFID和EAS标签并且靠近终端，终端便于用于购买产品的交易。 终端可以包括处理器，NFC收发器，UHF RFID读取器和蓝牙收发器。 购买产品的交易可以通过启用NFC的设备执行。

公开(公告)号：US20130105584A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13286477

申请日：2011-11-01

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G06K19/073

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0726

Abstract: A dual mode detection device provides both radio frequency identification and electronic article surveillance functionality. The device includes a dual mode microchip including a logic circuit and a non-volatile memory, the dual mode microchip having an electronic article surveillance (EAS) capability and a radio frequency identification (RFID) capability. An antenna is operatively coupled to the microchip for operation of the RFID capability. A coil is operatively coupled to the microchip and a capacitor is integrated into the microchip such that the coil resonates at a specific frequency, wherein exceeding a breakdown voltage of the capacitor alters a state of a memory location in the non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 双模式检测装置提供射频识别和电子物品监视功能。 该装置包括具有逻辑电路和非易失性存储器的双模式微芯片，该双模微芯片具有电子物品监视（EAS）能力和射频识别（RFID）能力。 天线可操作地耦合到微芯片以用于RFID能力的操作。 线圈可操作地耦合到微芯片，并且电容器集成到微芯片中，使得线圈以特定频率谐振，其中超过电容器的击穿电压改变非易失性存储器中的存储器位置的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20120176225A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13424252

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G06K7/01 ,  G06K19/073

CPC classification number: G06K19/0724 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0707 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: An antenna assembly is operative for receiving interrogating radiation at a variable frequency tag and generating a corresponding received signal, and for receiving a signature signal and radiating corresponding response radiation. A logic unit is operative for receiving the received signal and outputting the signature signal in response, the signature signal including a signature code for use in identifying the tag. A voltage controlled oscillator is operative for controlling a rate at which the signature code is output; and a power supply is operative for providing an electrical potential difference for energizing the tag. The voltage controlled oscillator is operable to output the signature code at a rate which is governed by the magnitude of the received signal.

Abstract translation: 天线组件可操作用于以可变频率标签接收询问辐射并产生对应的接收信号，并且用于接收签名信号并辐射相应的响应辐射。 逻辑单元用于接收接收到的信号并且响应地输出签名信号，签名信号包括用于识别标签的签名码。 压控振荡器用于控制签名码输出的速率; 并且电源用于为标签的通电提供电势差。 电压控制振荡器可操作地以由接收信号的幅度来控制的速率输出签名码。

公开(公告)号：US08115636B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12017778

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07327 ,  G06K19/07345

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag is provided that comprises an RFID inlay having a read range. The RFID tag also comprises a facestock or substrate affixed to the RFID inlay. The RFID tag further comprises a radio frequency (RF) altering material affixed to the facestock or substrate that is configured to permanently reduce the read range of the RFID inlay.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括具有读取范围的RFID嵌体的射频识别（RFID）标签。 RFID标签还包括固定在RFID嵌体上的面材或基材。 RFID标签还包括固定到面材或基底的射频（RF）改变材料，其被配置为永久地减小RFID嵌体的读取范围。

公开(公告)号：US07916095B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12789337

申请日：2010-05-27

Applicant: Ian James Forster ,  Peter Robert George Horrell ,  Patrick F. King

Inventor： Ian James Forster ,  Peter Robert George Horrell ,  Patrick F. King

IPC: H01Q9/16

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2241 ,  B60C23/04 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/0452 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/07764 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q5/378 ,  H01Q5/40 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  H01Q9/285 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  Y10T29/49016 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49179

Abstract: A wireless communication device coupled to a wave antenna that provides greater increased durability and impedance matching. The wave antenna is a conductor that is bent in alternating sections to form peaks and valleys. The wireless communication device is coupled to the wave antenna to provide wireless communication with other communication devices, such as an interrogation reader. The wireless communication device and wave antenna may be placed on objects, goods, or other articles of manufacture that are subject to forces such that the wave antenna may be stretched or compressed during the manufacture and/or use of such object, good or article of manufacture. The wave antenna, because of its bent structure, is capable of stretching and compressing more easily than other structures, reducing the wireless communication device's susceptibility to damage or breaks that might render the wireless communication device coupled to the wave antenna unable to properly communicate information wirelessly.

Abstract translation: 耦合到波天线的无线通信设备，其提供更大的增加的耐久性和阻抗匹配。 波天线是以交替部分弯曲形成峰谷的导体。 无线通信设备被耦合到波天线以提供与诸如询问读取器之类的其他通信设备的无线通信。 无线通信设备和波天线可以放置在遭受力的物体，货物或其他制品上，使得在制造和/或使用这样的物体，物品或物品的过程中波浪天线可以被拉伸或压缩 制造。 波天线由于其弯曲结构，能够比其他结构更容易拉伸和压缩，从而降低了无线通信设备对与波天线耦合的无线通信设备无法正确无线通信信息的损坏或中断的敏感性 。

公开(公告)号：US20100259392A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12420095

申请日：2009-04-08

Applicant: Paul A. Chamandy ,  Rudolph J. Klein ,  Ian James Forster

Inventor： Paul A. Chamandy ,  Rudolph J. Klein ,  Ian James Forster

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G01V15/00 ,  E05B73/0017

Abstract: A merchandise security kit includes a tag body, a first tack adapted to be removably attached to the tag body to form a first reusable hard tag that is limited to electronic article surveillance (EAS) capabilities, and a second tack adapted to be removably attached to the tag body to form a second reusable hard tag that is provided with both EAS and radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities. The tag body comprises a security inlay that is disposed within a protective casing, the security inlay including an antenna and an EAS marker. The second tack comprises an enlarged head, a sharpened pin connected to the head and an integrated circuit (IC) chip embedded within the head. With the second tack attached to the tag body, the IC chip either conductively or reactively couples to the antenna in the tag body to provide the second hard tag with its RFID capabilities.

Abstract translation: 商品安全套件包括标签主体，适于可移除地附接到标签主体以形成限于电子物品监视（EAS）能力的第一可重复使用的硬标签的第一粘扣，以及适于可移除地附接到 标签体以形成具有EAS和射频识别（RFID）能力的第二可重复使用的硬标签。 标签主体包括布置在保护壳体内的安全嵌体，安全嵌体包括天线和EAS标记。 第二个钉包括一个扩大的头部，一个连接到头部的尖锐的针头和一个嵌在头部内部的集成电路（IC）芯片。 随着第二个粘贴附着在标签体上，IC芯片以传导或反应的方式耦合到标签主体中的天线，为第二个硬标签提供其RFID功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090206995A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12033428

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Ian James Forster

Inventor： Ian James Forster

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/0726

Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag is provided that comprises an RFID transceiver configured to transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals, the RFID transceiver comprising an integrated circuit chip (IC) coupled to an antenna having an impedance, gain and directionality that in conjunction with the characteristics of the IC defines a first read range of the RFID tag. The RFID tag also comprises a releasable coupler configured to be releasably engagable with the RFID transceiver comprising a coupling material, the releasable coupler being configured such that when the releasable coupler is releasably engaged with the RFID transceiver, the coupling material altering at least one of the impedance, the gain and the directionality of the antenna to define a second read range of the RFID tag, wherein the second read range is greater than the first read range.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种射频识别（RFID）标签，其包括被配置为发送和接收射频（RF）信号的RFID收发器，RFID收发器包括耦合到具有阻抗，增益和方向性的天线的集成电路芯片 结合IC的特性定义RFID标签的第一读取范围。 RFID标签还包括被配置为可释放地与包括耦合材料的RFID收发器接合的可释放耦合器，所述可释放耦合器被配置为使得当所述可释放耦合器与所述RFID收发器可释放地接合时，所述耦合材料改变所述耦合材料中的至少一个 阻抗，增益和方向性来定义RFID标签的第二读取范围，其中第二读取范围大于第一读取范围。