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Electronic identification bracelet

  • US 6,255,951 B1
  • Filed: 11/30/1998
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An identification apparatus for identifying an object, each of receiving, processing and transmitting being active states, the apparatus comprising:

  • (1) a base member including a fastener for affixing the apparatus to an object, the base member being a strap having first and second end segments which is capable of assuming a secured configuration wherein the first and second end segments are adjacent and the strap forms a loop around the object;

    (2) a processor assembly secured to the base member including;

    (a) an electronic memory means;

    (b) a data transmitter;

    (c) a processor linked to the memory and linked to the transmitter and capable of transmitting information received by the processor; and

    (d) an indicator linked to the processor for indicating when the processor is in at least one of the active states, wherein the indicator is an LED and, when the strap forms a loop the strap includes an external strap surface and the indicator includes a plurality of indicators spaced about the external surface such that at least one indicator is observable from virtually any location proximate the external surface.

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