Non-reusable identification device
First Claim
1. A non-reusable identification apparatus comprising:
- an attachment, for fastening the identification apparatus to a user;
an identification device, for providing identification information; and
a disabling device, for permanently disabling the identification device after the apparatus is first removed from the user.
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Abstract
An identification device has a band and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band to fasten it around a limb of a user. A transponder circuit is attached to the band, and is responsive to a received wireless signal. In response to the received wireless signal, the transponder emits a wireless signal representative of information pre-stored in the transponder. An electrically conductive continuous loop on the band extends from the transponder and forms an electrically continuous path along substantially the entire length of the band, the loop being frangible and easily broken in response to an attempt to remove the band from the wearer'"'"'s limb. Circuitry in the transponder is electrically connected to the loop and arranged to become inoperative and disable the transponder if the loop is broken.
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32 Claims
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1. A non-reusable identification apparatus comprising:
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an attachment, for fastening the identification apparatus to a user;
an identification device, for providing identification information; and
a disabling device, for permanently disabling the identification device after the apparatus is first removed from the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for operating a non-reusable identification apparatus comprising:
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attaching the identification apparatus to a user;
providing identification information as part of the identification apparatus at least when initially attached to the user; and
preventing the apparatus from providing the identification information one the apparatus is first removed from the user. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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