Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S573100, C340S573400, C340S572800, C340S572900, C340S539160, C340S311200, C340S870030, C455S150100, C455S151100, C455S517000, C455S456500
Reexamination Certificate
active
10853396
ABSTRACT:
The invention involves the usage of radio frequency, infrared, and low frequency radio frequency to accurately track transponders (tags) that are placed on objects. Transponders about the size of a small watch or a badge that can be worn on a lapel or pocket are used. The transponders are attached to staff, assets, and/or patients. Typically, ceiling mounted readers are used. The system utilizes the readers to triangulate the position of the transponders. The transponders can triangulate to a resolution accuracy of a couple of inches to 10 feet within 4 seconds. The system is also capable of triangulating the position of tags when they are lost to IR using RF. The system works with vector floor plans (AutoCAD or Microstation). This enables the system to function so that detail doesn't deteriorate even with large areas (100,000 square feet to unlimited miles). This enables accurate reading of room labels to quickly identify exact location of tags.
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Hofsass Jeffery
Knoble & Yoshida & Dunleavy LLC
MGM Computer Systems, Inc.
Pham Lam
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