Visibility radio cap and network
First Claim
1. A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container, the pedigree tag comprising:
- a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding one megahertz, said radio frequency modem comprising a full duplex transmitter and receiver;
an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem;
a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem, wherein said programmable microprocessor is fully programmable within a network;
a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor, said memory comprising identification data for identifying the contents and the container; and
a clock.
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Abstract
A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container includes: a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency, not exceeding one megahertz, and including a full duplex transmitter and receiver; an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor; a clock; and a connector for connecting a power source for providing power to the microprocessor; wherein the pedigree tag is in a form factor conformable to the container to which it is affixed.
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40 Claims
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1. A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container, the pedigree tag comprising:
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a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding one megahertz, said radio frequency modem comprising a full duplex transmitter and receiver; an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem, wherein said programmable microprocessor is fully programmable within a network; a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor, said memory comprising identification data for identifying the contents and the container; and a clock. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A pedigree visibility network comprising:
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a plurality of containers with pedigree tags affixed to said containers, the pedigree tags comprising data about contents of said containers; a base station configured for transmission of signals to and reception of signals from the plurality of pedigree tags; a computer in communication with the base station;
said computer comprising software for enabling real-time transmissions and a network interface; anda graphical user interface for enabling a user to read and write data to be transmitted to and from the plurality of pedigree tags. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for enabling a pedigree tag visibility network, the method comprising steps of:
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initializing a pedigree tag with a unique identifier and a network identifier; affixing the pedigree tag onto a container, depending on the pedigree tag'"'"'s form factor; transmitting data to the pedigree tag; monitoring data recorded by the pedigree tag; and deactivating the pedigree tag. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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