LPRF DEVICE WAKE UP USING WIRELESS TAG
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Abstract
A wireless transceiver includes: (a) a low power radio frequency (LPRF) communications component capable of powering down to conserve energy and capable of powering up in response to an electronic signal, the LPRF communications component including a transmitter and a first receiver; and (b) a second receiver that is configured to screen a radio frequency broadcast and provide, on the basis of specific data identified therein, the electronic signal to the LPRF communications component in order to power up the LPRF communications component. The second receiver is adapted to draw less current than the LPRF communications component while awaiting receipt of and listening for a radio frequency broadcast.
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120 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A method for preventing alteration of event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) recording an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals wherein said sensing step (a) and recording step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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11. A system for storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said system comprising:
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a) a tag carried by said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said tag, a tag transmitter operable to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said tag, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A system for storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said RF tag; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A system for storing event histories for objects held in a movable repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said frequency tag; d) a geographic position sensing (GPS) detector operable to record a location signal defining a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals and corresponding location signals. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for preventing alteration of event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a tag associated therewith; b) storing an event signal that defines the sensed event upon a data storage device that is part of said tag; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals.
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- 25. A tag for use in storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said tag being adapted for association with a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising said event signal, a tag transmitter operable to transmit data signals comprising said event signal, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device.
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28. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) recording an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) disposing said data storage apparatus at a secure location distant from said object; wherein said sensing step (a) and recording step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device. - View Dependent Claims (36, 39, 41)
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29. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) recording an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals wherein said sensing step (a) and recording step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device. - View Dependent Claims (35, 38, 40)
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30. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) recording an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) disposing said data storage apparatus at a secure location distant from said object; wherein said sensing step (a) and recording step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device.
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31. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) generating an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals wherein said sensing step (a) and generating step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device. - View Dependent Claims (37)
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32. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) generating an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals wherein said sensing step (a) and generating step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device.
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33. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) generating an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) disposing said data storage apparatus at a secure location distant from said object; wherein said sensing step (a) and generating step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device.
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34. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) generating an event signal that defines the sensed event; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) disposing said data storage apparatus at a secure location distant from said object; wherein said sensing step (a) and generating step (b) are carried out by associating a tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, said tag being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device.
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42. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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43. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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44. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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45. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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46. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal representing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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47. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal representing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) reading said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification data, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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48. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal representing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) receiving said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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49. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) associating a radio frequency (RE) tag with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal representing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) receiving said data signals, which comprise said event signal and said identification signal, from said tag transmitter of said RF tag; and c) transmitting said data signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals from said RF tag.
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50. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a tag associated with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said tag, a tag transmitter operable to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said tag, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals. - View Dependent Claims (52)
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51. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a tag associated with said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said tag, a tag transmitter operable to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said data storage device; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said tag, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals.
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53. A system for storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said RF tag; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said event signals. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56)
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54. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said RF tag; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals.
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57. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said frequency tag; d) a geographic position sensing (GPS) detector operable to record a location signal defining a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals and corresponding location signals. - View Dependent Claims (61, 62, 63, 64, 65)
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58. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said frequency tag; d) a geographic position sensing (GPS) detector operable to record a location signal defining a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals and corresponding location signals.
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59. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to generate an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said frequency tag; d) a geographic position sensing (GPS) detector operable to record a location signal defining a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals and location signals.
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60. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a radio frequency (RE) tag carried by a said object, said tag comprising an event sensor operable to record an event signal for describing an event experienced by said object, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a tag transmitter operatively connected to said tag antenna, said tag transmitter being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said event sensor and said tag transmitter; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said RF tag at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said frequency tag; d) a geographic position sensing (GPS) detector operable to record a location signal defining a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a sequence of said event signals and location signals.
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66. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a tag associated therewith; b) storing an event signal that defines the sensed event upon a data storage device that is part of said tag; c) transmitting a series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals.
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67. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data; d) wherein said data storage apparatus is disposed at a secure location distant from said object, and wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory. - View Dependent Claims (73, 74)
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68. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to a gateway, said gateway being operable to store said sensor data; d) wherein said gateway is disposed at a secure location distant from said object, and wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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69. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to an application server, said application server being operable to store said sensor data; d) wherein said application server is disposed at a secure location distant from said object, and wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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70. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data; d) storing sensor data together with corresponding temporal data, said temporal data being obtained from an independent source; wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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71. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data; d) storing sensor data together with corresponding temporal data, said temporal data being obtained from a GPS satellite; wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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72. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object; b) obtaining sensor data that defines the sensed event; and c) transmitting said sensor data to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data; d) storing sensor data together with GPS data; wherein said sensing step (a) and obtaining step (b) are carried out by associating a wireless reader tag (WRT) with said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, said WRT being operable to provide data signals comprising said event signal and an identification signal based upon said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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75. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, a communications component operable to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of said sensor data. - View Dependent Claims (78, 79, 80)
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76. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said tag, a communications component operable to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a sequence of events.
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77. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said tag, a communications component operable to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a plurality of events.
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81. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store identification data for identifying said WRT, a communications component operable to transmit said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of sensor data. - View Dependent Claims (84, 85, 86, 87, 88)
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82. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store identification data for identifying said WRT, a communications component operable to transmit said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a sequence of events.
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83. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag attached to said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store identification data for identifying said WRT, a communications component operable to transmit said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory; and b) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said WRT, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a plurality of events.
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89. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising sensor data and identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of sensor data. - View Dependent Claims (92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99)
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90. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising sensor data and identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a sequence of events.
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91. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said radio frequency tag, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising sensor data and identification data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; and d) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a plurality of events.
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100. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for powering said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; d) a GPS receiver operable to determine a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store a temporally ordered sequence of sensor data and corresponding location signals. - View Dependent Claims (103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111)
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101. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for powering said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; d) a GPS receiver operable to determine a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a sequence of events and corresponding location signals.
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102. A system for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said system comprising:
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a) a wireless reader tag (WRT) carried by a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data for describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said WRT, a tag antenna operable at a radio frequency, a communications component operatively connected to said tag antenna, said communications component being operable at said radio frequency to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data and said identification data, and an energy source for powering said sensor component and said communications component; b) at least one field antenna disposed at an orientation and within a distance from said object that permit effective communication with said WRT at said radio frequency; c) a reader in operative communication with said field antenna, said reader being operable to receive data signals from said WRT; d) a GPS receiver operable to determine a geographic position of said movable repository, and e) a data storage apparatus in operative communication with said reader and said GPS detector, said data storage apparatus being operable to store sensor data corresponding to a plurality of events and corresponding location signals.
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112. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing an event signal comprising sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals.
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113. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing an event signal comprising sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) wherein said data storage apparatus is disposed at a secure location distant from said object.
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114. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing an event signal comprising sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting a temporally ordered series of said event signals to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said temporally ordered series of said event signals; and d) storing GPS data together with each said event signal, said GPS data being obtained from a GPS satellite via a GPS receiver.
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115. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events; and d) safeguarding said data storage apparatus against alteration of said stored series of event signals.
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116. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing an event signal comprising sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events; and d) wherein said data storage apparatus is disposed at a secure location distant from said object.
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117. A method for storing sensor data for objects stored in shipment, said method comprising:
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a) sensing an event experienced by said object upon a wireless reader tag (WRT) associated therewith; b) storing an event signal comprising sensor data that defines the sensed event in memory of the WRT; c) transmitting sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events to a data storage apparatus, said data storage apparatus being operable to store said sensor data corresponding to a plurality of sensed events; and d) storing GPS data together with each said event signal, said GPS data being obtained from a GPS satellite via a GPS receiver.
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- 118. A wireless reader tag(WRT) for use in storing event histories for objects held in a repository for a period of time, said objects being sensitive to events experienced thereby, said WRT being adapted for association with a said object, said WRT comprising a sensor component operable to obtain sensor data describing an event experienced by said object, a memory operable to store data comprising said sensor data, a communications component operable to transmit data signals comprising said sensor data, and an energy source for activating said sensor component and said memory.
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