Method and system for assigning unique and dynamic information-carrying serial numbers
First Claim
1. A system for assigning unique and dynamic information-carrying serial numbers to at least one object, said system comprising:
- a static portion of said serial numbers;
a dynamic portion of said serial numbers;
a serial number computer (SNC) for electronically storing and wirelessly communicating said serial numbers; and
an encryption algorithm for securing wireless communication between said object and the Internet.
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Abstract
A method and system for assigning unique static and dynamic information-carrying serial numbers is disclosed. The static portion of the serial number is assigned before the device enters service, such as at assembly. A serial number computer is used to store the static and dynamic serial number, such as an EEPROM. The computer is integrated into a device, or is fixedly connected to a device, such that computer has access to the sensors and other input devices contained with the device. Data from the sensors and input devices is processed by the computer and is converted into a numerical format, comprising the dynamic portion of the serial number. The computer then connects to the Internet, such as through a wireless connection, and communicates the serial number to authorized users. Alternatively, authorized users may seek out the device on the Internet and obtain the information contained in the serial number, converted to a webpage format. The data collected can also be used for research purposes, such as usage, durability, and other uses.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for assigning unique and dynamic information-carrying serial numbers to at least one object, said system comprising:
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a static portion of said serial numbers; a dynamic portion of said serial numbers; a serial number computer (SNC) for electronically storing and wirelessly communicating said serial numbers; and an encryption algorithm for securing wireless communication between said object and the Internet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of assigning unique and dynamic information-carrying serial numbers to at least one object, said method comprising:
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securing a SNC to said object; assigning a static portion of said serial numbers containing creation data pertaining to said object; assigning a dynamic portion of said serial numbers containing changeable data pertaining to said object; obtaining data pertaining to said object from sensors and input devices; processing data pertaining to said object; encrypting said serial numbers for security purposes; monitoring said serial numbers for changes to requiring action; and communicating said serial numbers through the Internet to approved recipients. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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