Active object identification and data collection

Details Active object identification and data collection Active object identification and data collection

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

With particular system function

C340S506000, C340S572100, C700S115000, C705S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07079023

ABSTRACT:
Implementations are disclosed for operating a multi-sensor system. A plurality of sensors each output data, via a common interface, to a resolver that is also communicating with the interface. The resolver groups the output data with respect to a particular object, and aggregates the output data according to rules and information stored about the object in a database. In this way, the multi-sensor system may obtain information about the object, such as its identity, status, or location. The multi-sensor system is extremely accurate and reliable, since it can infer accuracy from a plurality of independent sensors, and is operable even when one or more sensors fails or malfunctions. Moreover, the multi-sensor system is flexible, and can activate, de-activate, or adjust any one of the sensors depending on, for example, a need for or cost of the sensor. Additional sensors can easily be added on an as-needed basis, due to the common interface and the flexible nature of the resolver and the database.

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