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Methods, software, and systems for providing policy-based access

  • US 9,367,976 B2
  • Filed: 08/28/2015
  • Issued: 06/14/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A self-identifying device, the self-identifying device comprising:

  • a device identifier, said device identifier providing a unique identity for the device;

    a power source;

    a data processor for transmitting the device identifier over a communications interface, said data processor receiving power from said power source;

    a data storage containing encoded information, said encoded information including the device identifier, the data storage connected to said data processor;

    an accelerometer connected to the data processor, wherein the data processor compares data from said accelerometer to known accelerometer data patterns to determine if the safety equipment is being properly worn;

    the communications interface, connected to said data processor, for receiving and sending signals, said signals encoded with the encoded information and with information regarding a presence of the self-identifying device,said signals exchanged with a smartphone configured to monitor the presence of said self-identifying device area within a policy controlled; and

    an attachment mechanism for mechanically coupling the self-identifying device to safety equipment.

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