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METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR REGISTRATION OF AND ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO TAGGED OBJECTS

  • US 20120268239A1
  • Filed: 04/20/2011
  • Published: 10/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method of registration of an anonymous tag having an owner with a location service, wherein the tag is configured to transmit a self identification over a defined distance using a short range wireless protocol, the method comprising:

  • authenticating a tag sensor associated with the owner of the tag with the location service;

    placing the tag within the defined distance from the tag sensor associated with the owner;

    activating the tag while it is within the defined distance from the tag sensor to initiate transmission of the self identification;

    receiving the transmitted self identification at the tag sensor to detect the tag;

    determining that the detected tag is not yet registered with the location service; and

    transmitting an identification of the tag and the owner to the location service from the tag sensor to register the tag as belonging to the owner at the location service to limit registration of the tag at the location service.

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