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1.

RF TAG OPERATING SYSTEM WITH IOT CONNECTOR CORE

      
Application Number 19233961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-10
First Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Sastri, Ramji

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a tag operating system configured to manage asset data exchanged between an RF reader and one or more asset RF tags, and an IoT connector core integrated with the tag operating system, where the IoT connector core transfers asset data collected via the RF reader from the one or more asset RF tags and delivers the asset data to an IoT system of a cloud platform over a data exchange protocol, and where the asset data was generated at least in part based on an endpoint intelligence function stored on the one or more asset RF tags.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04B 5/77 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for interrogation

2.

Tag operating system

      
Application Number 17381898
Grant Number 12401717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-21
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Sastri, Ramji
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a tag operating system for managing information collected and stored on or with respect to large fleets of asset, such as used in connection with the Internet of Things, with capabilities for providing improved intelligence and security in the local environment of an asset, in the network and in remote locations, such as in the cloud.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G06F 16/907 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • H04L 15/16 - Apparatus or circuits at the transmitting end with keyboard co-operating with code discs
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 67/1097 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network for distributed storage of data in networks, e.g. transport arrangements for network file system [NFS], storage area networks [SAN] or network attached storage [NAS]
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
  • H04L 67/565 - Conversion or adaptation of application format or content
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
  • H04B 5/77 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for interrogation

3.

RF tag operating system with IoT connector core

      
Application Number 16934457
Grant Number 12361250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-21
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2025-07-15
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a tag operating system configured to manage asset data exchanged between an RF reader and one or more asset RF tags, and an IoT connector core integrated with the tag operating system, where the IoT connector core transfers asset data collected via the RF reader from the one or more asset RF tags and delivers the asset data to an IoT system of a cloud platform over a data exchange protocol, and where the asset data was generated at least in part based on an endpoint intelligence function stored on the one or more asset RF tags.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
  • H04B 5/77 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for interrogation
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04L 15/16 - Apparatus or circuits at the transmitting end with keyboard co-operating with code discs

4.

Tag operating system

      
Application Number 16860734
Grant Number 11108863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-28
First Publication Date 2020-08-13
Grant Date 2021-08-31
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Sastri, Ramji
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a tag operating system for managing information collected and stored on or with respect to large fleets of asset, such as used in connection with the Internet of Things, with capabilities for providing improved intelligence and security in the local environment of an asset, in the network and in remote locations, such as in the cloud.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06F 16/907 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems

5.

Self-monitoring wireless computing device

      
Application Number 16559938
Grant Number 10891449
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-04
First Publication Date 2020-01-16
Grant Date 2021-01-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system and method for a wireless computing device monitoring data stored in a data memory store by a monitoring function executed by a set of instructions stored on the wireless computing device, the wireless computing device comprising an antenna, an analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal through the antenna wherein energy from the received RF signal provides power to the wireless computing device, and a data processing and controller block adapted to store the set of instructions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

6.

RF tag with memory management

      
Application Number 16541694
Grant Number 10691992
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-15
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2020-06-23
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Benoit, Steven

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag comprising a controller, a memory, and a memory manager, wherein the controller utilizes the memory manager to manage different memory types.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

7.

RF TAG OPERATING SYSTEM WITH IOT CONNECTOR CORE

      
Application Number US2019016957
Publication Number 2019/157122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-07
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Butler, Timothy, P.
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a tag operating system configured to manage asset data exchanged between an RF reader and one or more asset RF tags, and an IoT connector core integrated with the tag operating system, where the IoT connector core transfers asset data collected via the RF reader from the one or more asset RF tags and delivers the asset data to an IoT system of a cloud platform over a data exchange protocol, and where the asset data was generated at least in part based on an endpoint intelligence function stored on the one or more asset RF tags.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution

8.

Operating system for an RF tag

      
Application Number 16223423
Grant Number 10445536
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-18
First Publication Date 2019-04-18
Grant Date 2019-10-15
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system for a wireless computing device, including an antenna; an analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal through the antenna, wherein energy from the received RF signal provides power to the wireless computing device; and a data processing and controller block for data management, wherein the data processing and controller block includes (i) a first program memory adapted to store a first set of instructions comprising at least one function, and (ii) a second program memory adapted to store a second set of instructions comprising an instruction to execute the at least one function, where the data processing and controller block is adapted to execute the first set of instructions and the second set of instructions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

9.

Data aggregating radio frequency tag

      
Application Number 15921916
Grant Number 10204244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-15
First Publication Date 2018-07-19
Grant Date 2019-02-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to collect data from a data source when the RF tag is energized by an external RF signal, the RF tag aggregating data collected by the RF tag over time in a memory store of the RF tag, the RF tag comprising (i) an antenna, (ii) an RF and analog block coupled to the antenna, and (iii) a data processing and controller block, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by the external RF signal as received by the RF and analog block, wherein the RF tag exchanges information with a memory storage facility connected to a network when the external RF signal is generated by a device connected to the network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

10.

Methods and systems for endpoint device operating system in an asset intelligence platform

      
Application Number 15707319
Grant Number 10681133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-18
First Publication Date 2018-05-10
Grant Date 2020-06-09
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Sastri, Ramji
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for an asset intelligence platform for organizing information collected and stored on or with respect to large fleets of asset, such as used in connection with the Internet of Things, with capabilities for providing improved intelligence and security in the local environment of an asset, in the network and in remote locations, such as in the cloud.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06F 16/907 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems

11.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENDPOINT DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM IN AN ASSET INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM

      
Application Number US2017052034
Publication Number 2018/053413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-18
Publication Date 2018-03-22
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Sastri, Ramji
  • Butler, Timothy, P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for an asset intelligence platform for organizing information collected and stored on or with respect to large fleets of asset, such as used in connection with the Internet of Things, with capabilities for providing improved intelligence and security in the local environment of an asset, in the network and in remote locations, such as in the cloud.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
  • G08B 13/00 - Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
  • G08B 1/00 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal

12.

RF tag network connectivity through gateway facility

      
Application Number 15805724
Grant Number 10430702
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
First Publication Date 2018-03-08
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Benoit, Steven

Abstract

In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to communicate with a network through a gateway facility, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a communication facility, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block, and wherein the communication facility transfers data from the RF tag to the gateway facility or transfers data from the gateway facility to the RF tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

13.

Operating systems for an RFID tag

      
Application Number 15610990
Grant Number 09953193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-01
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2018-04-24
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a wireless computing device, comprising an antenna; an analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal through the antenna, wherein the energy from the received RF signal provides power to the wireless computing device; and a data processing and controller block for data management, wherein the data processing and controller block comprises: (i) a first program memory adapted to store a first set of instructions comprising a system call adapted to perform at least one function, and (ii) a second program memory adapted to store a second set of instructions comprising an instruction to call the system call, wherein the data processing and controller block is adapted to execute the first set of instructions and the second set of instructions, wherein the antenna, analog block, and data processing and controller block are mounted on a single substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

14.

Flight-cycle sensor monitoring of aviation component

      
Application Number 15427175
Grant Number 09842290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-08
First Publication Date 2017-05-25
Grant Date 2017-12-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Benoit, Steven

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system for collecting aviation flight cycle data comprising a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, and (iii) a memory store, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block; and a sensor for generating sensor information indicative of an airborne flight cycle parameter, wherein the RF tag periodically collects the sensor information generated by the sensor and stores the sensor information in the memory store.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

15.

Information RFID tagging facilities

      
Application Number 15350530
Grant Number 09858452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-14
First Publication Date 2017-03-02
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system of information RFID tagging facilities comprising a first radio frequency (RF) tag and a second RF tag, wherein the first RF tag and the second RF tag are adapted to at least in part operate using energy received from an RF signal, wherein the first RF tag receives energy from a first RF signal from an RF device and the second RF tag is out of range of the first RF signal from the RF device, wherein the first RF tag and the second RF tag are adapted to exchange data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

16.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RF COMMUNICATIONS IN BLOOD-EXTRACTION PROCEDURES

      
Application Number US2016041477
Publication Number 2017/008000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-08
Publication Date 2017-01-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamlin, Robert, W.
  • Benoit, Steven
  • Russo, Jerry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a blood-extraction facility integrated with an RF interrogator, wherein the blood-extraction facility communicates with an RF tag in proximity to the RF interrogator, wherein the RF tag is mounted on a blood-storage container adapted for use with the blood-extraction facility.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes
  • G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles

17.

Operating systems for an RFID tag

      
Application Number 15198485
Grant Number 09710682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-30
First Publication Date 2016-10-27
Grant Date 2017-07-18
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a wireless computing device, comprising an antenna, an analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal through the antenna, a power management block for managing power requirements of the wireless computing device, and a data processing and controller block for data management, wherein the data processing and controller block comprises (i) a first program memory adapted to store a first set of instructions comprising a system call adapted to control at least one function of the wireless computing device (ii) a second program memory adapted to store a second set of instructions comprising an instruction to call the system call, and (iii) at least one processor, wherein at least one processor is adapted to execute the first set of instructions and at least one processor is adapted to execute the second set of instructions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

18.

T

      
Serial Number 87167981
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-12
Registration Date 2018-10-09
Owner Tego, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, tags, and readers, and operational software therefor; computer-based hardware modules and computational-based hardware modules for use in connecting electronic devices to and through the internet of things (IoT) and industrial internet of things (IIoT) and communication networks and managing, connection, and operational software therefor; computer-based hardware modules and computational-based hardware modules for use in wireless communication and managing, connection, and operational software therefor

19.

T TEGO POWERING ASSETS WITH INTELLIGENCE

      
Serial Number 87167984
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-12
Registration Date 2018-05-01
Owner Tego, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, tags, and readers, and operational software therefor; computer-based hardware modules and computational-based hardware modules for use in connecting electronic devices to and through the internet of things (IoT) and industrial internet of things (IIoT) and communication networks and managing, connection, and operational software therefor; computer-based hardware modules and computational-based hardware modules for use in wireless communication and managing, connection, and operational software therefor

20.

External access to memory on an RFID tag

      
Application Number 15135680
Grant Number 09471821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-22
First Publication Date 2016-08-18
Grant Date 2016-10-18
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for an RFID tag comprising a radio frequency (RF) network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID tag, wherein an external computing device accesses the memory store through a communications bus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06F 13/42 - Bus transfer protocol, e.g. handshakeSynchronisation
  • G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
  • G06F 1/32 - Means for saving power

21.

System and method for emulating many time programmable memory

      
Application Number 14874972
Grant Number 09465559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-10-05
First Publication Date 2016-07-21
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for emulating multiple-time programmable memory utilizing one-time programmable memory, the memory comprising a plurality of one time programmable (OTP) memory locations for storing information, the plurality of OTP memory locations configured to operate as a single emulated many time programmable (eMTP) memory location, wherein the plurality of OTP memory locations operating as an eMTP memory location are associated with one address, the one address readable and writable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G11C 11/12 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using magnetic elements using tensorsDigital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using magnetic elements using twistors, i.e. elements in which one axis of magnetisation is twisted
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • G11C 11/34 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using semiconductor devices
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
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  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

22.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEMORY FACILITIES ON AN RFID TAG

      
Application Number US2016013535
Publication Number 2016/115424
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-15
Publication Date 2016-07-21
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert
  • Moore, Larry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for RFID tag memory facilities with access to an external computing device and to memory facilities with increased radiation tolerance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

23.

Radio frequency identification tag with hardened memory system

      
Application Number 14987353
Grant Number 09594998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-04
First Publication Date 2016-04-28
Grant Date 2017-03-14
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for RFID tags with hardened memory, where the memory comprises a plurality of one time programmable (OTP) non-volatile memory locations for storing data, wherein the plurality of OTP non-volatile memory locations are configured to emulate a hardened memory system that retains data stored in the OTP non-volatile memory locations, wherein the data stored is retained after exposure of the RFID tag to an ionizing radiation exposure with an exposure level greater than 25 kGy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

24.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RFID INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number US2015053172
Publication Number 2016/054177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-30
Publication Date 2016-04-07
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for managing information on, and access to, RFID tags, including information stored and exchanged by, through and about assets deployed in a wide range of environments through aspects of RFID tag operating system configurations and RFID tag communication capabilities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

25.

Operating systems for an RFID tag

      
Application Number 14870731
Grant Number 09418263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-30
First Publication Date 2016-02-18
Grant Date 2016-08-16
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a radio frequency (RF) computing tag comprising mounting an antenna and an RF computing device that is enabled for RF communication and for computing on a single substrate, the RF computing device comprising: (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal through the antenna, wherein the energy from a received RF signal provides power to the RF computing device, (ii) a power management block for managing power requirements of the RF computing device, and (iii) a processor-based data processing and controller block for digital information management, comprising an operating system, a programmable memory, a programmable memory, and a data store, wherein the programmable memory stores an operating system for operation of the RF computing device wherein the operating system is an extension of a second operating system on a second computing system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

26.

Information RFID tagging facilities

      
Application Number 14870745
Grant Number 09542577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-30
First Publication Date 2016-02-18
Grant Date 2017-01-10
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system of information RFID tagging facilities comprising a first radio frequency (RF) tag, a second RF tag, and a third RF tag, wherein the first RF tag, the second RF tag, and the third RF tag are adapted to at least in part operate using energy received from an RF signal, wherein: (i) at least one of the first RF tag and the second RF tag receives an RF signal from an RF device, (ii) the first RF tag transmits data to the second RF tag, and (iii) the second RF tag stores the transmitted data from the first RF tag in a memory on the second RF tag, wherein the third RF tag is out of range of the RF signal from the RF device, and the data transferred from the first RF tag to the second RF tag is subsequently relayed from the second RF tag to the third RF tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory

27.

FLEXIBLE RFID TAG FOR MOUNTING ON METAL SURFACE

      
Application Number US2015029938
Publication Number 2015/172053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-08
Publication Date 2015-11-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Russo, Jerry

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a three-dimensional Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag structure that provides improved performance when mounted on a conducting surface, the three-dimensional RFID tag structure comprising a first substrate with an RFID integrated circuit and antenna, the antenna comprising a first antenna portion and second antenna portion, wherein the first and second antenna portions are wrapped around and connected to each other such that a continuous conductive path is made from the first electrical terminal of the RFID integrated circuit, to the first antenna portion, to the second antenna portion, and to the second electrical terminal of the RFID integrated circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

28.

Three-dimension RFID tag with opening through structure

      
Application Number 14707479
Grant Number 09430732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-08
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2016-08-30
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Russo, Jerry

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a three-dimensional Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag structure with an opening though the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

29.

External access to memory on an RFID tag

      
Application Number 14789103
Grant Number 09405950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-01
First Publication Date 2015-10-22
Grant Date 2016-08-02
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for an RFID tag comprising a radio frequency (RF) network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID tag, wherein an external computing device accesses the memory store through a communications bus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06F 13/10 - Program control for peripheral devices

30.

Radio frequency identification tag with hardened memory system

      
Application Number 14599070
Grant Number 09361568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-16
First Publication Date 2015-05-14
Grant Date 2016-06-07
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Puleston, David
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for RFID tags with hardened memory, where the memory comprises a plurality of one time programmable (OTP) non-volatile memory locations for storing data, wherein the plurality of OTP non-volatile memory locations are configured to emulate a hardened memory system that retains data stored in the plurality of OTP non-volatile memory locations, wherein the data stored is retained after exposure of the RFID tag to an ionizing radiation exposure with an exposure level equal to or greater than 25 kGy, wherein the plurality of OTP non-volatile memory locations are configured to emulate at least one multiple time programmable (MTP) memory location for storing the data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

31.

External access to memory on an RFID tag

      
Application Number 14599107
Grant Number 09117128
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-16
First Publication Date 2015-05-14
Grant Date 2015-08-25
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mats, Leonid
  • Puleston, David
  • Butler, Timothy P.

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for an RFID tag comprising a radio frequency (RF) network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID tag, wherein an external computing device accesses the memory store through a communications bus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

32.

Radio frequency identification tag with emulated multiple-time programmable memory

      
Application Number 14531085
Grant Number 09390362
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-03
First Publication Date 2015-03-05
Grant Date 2016-07-12
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag comprising a memory system with a plurality of one time programmable (OTP) non-volatile memory locations configured to emulate at least one multiple time programmable (MTP) memory location, wherein the plurality of OTP non-volatile memory locations configured to emulate the at least one MTP memory location are associated with one address, the one address being readable and writable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G11C 11/12 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using magnetic elements using tensorsDigital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using magnetic elements using twistors, i.e. elements in which one axis of magnetisation is twisted
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • G11C 11/34 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using semiconductor devices
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

33.

Methods and systems of a radio frequency network node RFID tag with hardened memory system

      
Application Number 14272954
Grant Number 08941470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-05-08
First Publication Date 2014-10-02
Grant Date 2015-01-27
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes an OTP-based hardened memory system for the RFID tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 11/00 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor
  • G11C 11/34 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using semiconductor devices
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

34.

RFID tag facility with access to a sensor

      
Application Number 14223646
Grant Number 09424447
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-24
First Publication Date 2014-07-24
Grant Date 2016-08-23
Owner TEGO, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Benoit, Steven
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a stand-alone RFID sensor apparatus comprising a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the passive RFID tag comprising an RF network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID interrogation signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID sensor apparatus, and the communications facility linking the sensor and the passive RFID tag, wherein the data processing and controller block manages communication of the sensor information through the communications facility.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

35.

RFID drive management facility

      
Application Number 13671323
Grant Number 08988223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-07
First Publication Date 2013-07-11
Grant Date 2015-03-24
Owner TEGO Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for managing RFID tags, where an RFID tag and associated RFID tag data are presented to a computing device through an RFID drive management facility as a seamless extension of a logical file system within the computing device such that the RFID tag and associated RFID tag data can be managed in a manner that is consistent with other items within the file system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

36.

RFID DRIVE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

      
Application Number US2012063922
Publication Number 2013/070747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-07
Publication Date 2013-05-16
Owner TEGO INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Butler, Timothy
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert
  • Moore, Larry
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for managing RFID tags, where an RFID tag and associated RFID tag data are presented to a computing device through an RFID drive management facility as a seamless extension of a logical file system within the computing device such that the RFID tag and associated RFID tag data can be managed in a manner that is consistent with other items within the file system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

37.

Coordinated storage system in a multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 13596206
Grant Number 08421630
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-28
First Publication Date 2012-12-20
Grant Date 2013-04-16
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08C 19/16 - Electric signal transmission systems in which transmission is by pulses
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

38.

TEGO

      
Application Number 1136973
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-09-28
Registration Date 2012-09-28
Owner Tego, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips, tags, and readers, and operational software therefor.

39.

Method for memory mapping in a composite RFID tag facility

      
Application Number 13533415
Grant Number 08368541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-26
First Publication Date 2012-10-18
Grant Date 2013-02-05
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Moore, Larry
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Puleston, David
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method of memory mapping disparate memories on a composite radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, where the RFID tag includes a plurality of individual RFID devices each having a memory store with a physical memory address range and mounted to a common substrate, where at least one of the individual RFID devices comprises memory configuration information, and where a memory addressing facility maps the physical memory address ranges of each of the individual RFID devices to a single logical addressing space and presents the address space as a single memory, where the memory addressing facility is included on a computing facility separate from the composite RFID tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08C 19/16 - Electric signal transmission systems in which transmission is by pulses
  • G11C 7/22 - Read-write [R-W] timing or clocking circuitsRead-write [R-W] control signal generators or management
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

40.

Methods and systems of a multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11926036
Grant Number 08269630
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-28
First Publication Date 2012-08-16
Grant Date 2012-09-18
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that may include memory storage for the RFID tag, the memory storage may include one time programmable (OTP) memory and many time programmable (MTP) memory and the storage of the information may be within the OTP and MTP memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store
  • G11C 17/00 - Read-only memories programmable only onceSemi-permanent stores, e.g. manually-replaceable information cards

41.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11923552
Grant Number 08242907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2012-07-19
Grant Date 2012-08-14
Owner Tego, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store

42.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11923203
Grant Number 08253567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2012-07-05
Grant Date 2012-08-28
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store

43.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11923231
Grant Number 08248239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2012-07-05
Grant Date 2012-08-21
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

44.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11877962
Grant Number 08248238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2012-07-05
Grant Date 2012-08-21
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store

45.

TEGO

      
Serial Number 85584403
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-03-30
Registration Date 2012-11-20
Owner Tego, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips, tags, and readers, and operational software therefor

46.

RFID TAG FACILITY WITH ACCESS TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

      
Application Number US2009066485
Publication Number 2010/065688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-12-03
Publication Date 2010-06-10
Owner TEGO INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Hamlin, Robert, W
  • Benoit, Steven
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, where the passive RFID tag contains an RF network node and communication facility. The RF network node includes an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID reader signal, a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RF network node. The communication facility communicates at least in part with an external display facility. The distribution of power to the RF network node functional blocks is controlled using the power management block to select between an extended operational time and an increase in available functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
  • H04Q 1/30 - Signalling arrangementsManipulation of signalling currents

47.

RFID tag facility with access to external devices

      
Application Number 12629955
Grant Number 08390456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-12-03
First Publication Date 2010-06-03
Grant Date 2013-03-05
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puleston, David
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Benoit, Steven
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, where the passive RFID tag contains an RF network node and communication facility. The RF network node includes an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID reader signal, a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RF network node. The communication facility communicates at least in part with an external display facility. The distribution of power to the RF network node functional blocks is controlled using the power management block to select between an extended operational time and an increase in available functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer

48.

Composite multiple RFID tag facility

      
Application Number 12393863
Grant Number 08242911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-02-26
First Publication Date 2009-11-26
Grant Date 2012-08-14
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Moore, Larry
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Puleston, David
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a composite RFID tag, where the composite RFID tag may include a plurality of individual tags that are arranged to respond to a reader as one tag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

49.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF SHARING POWER IN A MULTIPLE RADIO FREQUENCY NETWORK NODE RFID TAG

      
Application Number US2008081455
Publication Number 2009/058778
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-28
Publication Date 2009-05-07
Owner TEGO INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy, P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steven
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag substrate for the mounting of a plurality of RF network nodes. In this way, data communications among the plurality of RF network nodes may be coordinated such that the plurality of RF network nodes act as a single RFID tag when interrogated by an RFID reader, and where power may be shared amongst the plurality of RF network nodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04B 7/24 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts
  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

50.

MULTIPLE RADIO FREQUENCY NETWORK NODE RFID TAG UTILIZING OTP MEMORY SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2008062581
Publication Number 2008/137806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-02
Publication Date 2008-11-13
Owner TEGO INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Moore, Larry
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention, improved capabilities are described for managing the memory in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, including providing, in association with the RFID tag, a plurality of one time programmable (OTP) memory locations for storing RFID tag information, and configuring the plurality of OTP memory locations to act as a single emulated multiple time programmable (eMTP) memory location, such that information received by the RFID tag may be stored within the eMTP memory location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

51.

Methods and systems of a multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11926050
Grant Number 08947233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-28
First Publication Date 2008-10-16
Grant Date 2015-02-03
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that may include memory storage for the RFID tag, the memory storage may include one time programmable (OTP) memory and many time programmable (MTP) memory and the storage of the information may be within the OTP and MTP memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store
  • G11C 17/00 - Read-only memories programmable only onceSemi-permanent stores, e.g. manually-replaceable information cards
  • G11C 17/18 - Auxiliary circuits, e.g. for writing into memory
  • G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

52.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11923565
Grant Number 08325011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2008-09-04
Grant Date 2012-12-04
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store
  • G11C 17/00 - Read-only memories programmable only onceSemi-permanent stores, e.g. manually-replaceable information cards

53.

Methods and systems of a multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11926043
Grant Number 08242908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-28
First Publication Date 2008-08-07
Grant Date 2012-08-14
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that may include memory storage for the RFID tag, the memory storage may include one time programmable (OTP) memory and many time programmable (MTP) memory and the storage of the information may be within the OTP and MTP memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store
  • G11C 8/00 - Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store
  • G11C 17/00 - Read-only memories programmable only onceSemi-permanent stores, e.g. manually-replaceable information cards

54.

Methods and systems of a multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11926033
Grant Number 08279065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-28
First Publication Date 2008-08-07
Grant Date 2012-10-02
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier
  • Beckhardt, Steve
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Moore, Larry
  • Puleston, David
  • Mats, Leonid

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that may include memory storage for the RFID tag, the memory storage may include one time programmable (OTP) memory and many time programmable (MTP) memory and the storage of the information may be within the OTP and MTP memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

55.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11877932
Grant Number 08284055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2008-07-31
Grant Date 2012-10-09
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

56.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11877943
Grant Number 08294579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2008-07-10
Grant Date 2012-10-23
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store

57.

Multiple radio frequency network node RFID tag

      
Application Number 11923185
Grant Number 08558699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-24
First Publication Date 2008-07-10
Grant Date 2013-10-15
Owner Tego Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Butler, Timothy P.
  • Berrios, Javier

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag that contains multiple Radio Frequency (RF) network nodes that provide enhanced memory capabilities, redundant functionality, and multiple frequency capabilities to the RFID tag using an inter-RF network node communication connection. The inter-RF network node communication may allow the coordination of RFID tag memory and functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
  • G11C 11/22 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using electric elements using ferroelectric elements
  • G11C 7/00 - Arrangements for writing information into, or reading information out from, a digital store