Intelligent Luggage Tag
First Claim
1. A system for tracking the location of an object, the system comprising:
- a tag, wherein the tag comprises;
a microprocessor;
nonvolatile memory, the memory capable of storing tag configuration data and object identification data;
a first RF transceiver, the first transceiver capable of storing object identification data;
a visual notification means;
a docking means; and
an attachment means; and
a first receiver, wherein the receiver comprises;
a microprocessor;
nonvolatile memory;
a first RF transceiver, wherein the first receiver first RF transceiver communicates with the tag first RF transceiver;
a docking means;
a USB connector; and
a notification means,wherein the tag memory is accessible using a PC.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An improved system for tracking luggage and other such objects. The system features a transmitter tag for attachment to an object to be tracked and a receiver. When the tag comes within range of the receiver, the receiver provides notification to the user both visually and audibly. Audible notification can occur through the receiver'"'"'s speaker, a wireless phone, a PDA, or an iPod or other portable music player. GPS capabilities allow the tag to store and transmit its exact coordinates to assist in locating the tag. Airport and airline security personnel can access the tag data with a dedicated interface device.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A system for tracking the location of an object, the system comprising:
-
a tag, wherein the tag comprises; a microprocessor; nonvolatile memory, the memory capable of storing tag configuration data and object identification data; a first RF transceiver, the first transceiver capable of storing object identification data; a visual notification means; a docking means; and an attachment means; and a first receiver, wherein the receiver comprises; a microprocessor; nonvolatile memory; a first RF transceiver, wherein the first receiver first RF transceiver communicates with the tag first RF transceiver; a docking means; a USB connector; and a notification means, wherein the tag memory is accessible using a PC. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
-
-
13. A system for tracking the location of an object, the system comprising:
-
a tag, wherein the tag comprises; a microprocessor; nonvolatile memory, the memory capable of storing tag configuration data and object identification data; a first RF transceiver, the first transceiver capable of storing object identification data; a visual notification means; a docking means; and an attachment means; and a first receiver, wherein the receiver comprises; a microprocessor; nonvolatile memory; a first RF transceiver, wherein the first receiver first RF transceiver communicates with the tag first RF transceiver; a docking means; a USB connector; and a notification means, wherein the tag memory is accessible using a PC. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
-
-
20. A system for tracking the location of an object, the system comprising:
-
a tag, wherein the tag comprises; a first RF transceiver, the first transceiver capable of storing object identification data; and a first receiver, wherein the receiver comprises; a microprocessor; nonvolatile memory; a first RF transceiver, wherein the first receiver first RF transceiver communicates with the tag first RF transceiver; a USB connector; and a notification means, wherein the tag is approximately the size of a credit card, and wherein the tag communicates with the receiver to initiate the notification means when the tag to receiver distance exceeds about 3 to 5 feet, and wherein the tag is used to track the proximity of a wallet, purse, handbag, briefcase, satchel, or backpack.
-
Specification