Primary tag and a secondary tag for communication with each other, and a system comprising a primary tag and one or more secondary tags
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1. A primary tag for communication with a secondary tag, the primary tag comprising:
- a memory circuit configured to store a secondary tag identifier;
a receiver circuit configured to receive a second tag-to-tag signal from the secondary tag, the second tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique secondary tag identification code;
a processor circuit configured to identify the secondary tag as a correct secondary tag associated with the primary tag if the unique secondary tag identification code in the second tag-to-tag signal matches the secondary tag identifier stored in the memory circuit;
a first transmitter circuit configured to send a first tag-to-tag signal, the first tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique primary tag identification code; and
a second transmitter circuit configured to send an information signal, the information signal comprising the unique primary tag identification code and other information including the location and battery level of the primary tag.
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Abstract
Various embodiments relate to tags, methods of using tags, systems, and methods of using systems. Various embodiments may be suitable for identifying a human or an animal. Various embodiments may provide mother-infant matching and cot-infant matching for both single and multiple births; monitoring of the location, movement, and status of the tags; detection of tampering and unauthorized removal of infant tags; and organizing of tags.
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1. A primary tag for communication with a secondary tag, the primary tag comprising:
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a memory circuit configured to store a secondary tag identifier; a receiver circuit configured to receive a second tag-to-tag signal from the secondary tag, the second tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique secondary tag identification code; a processor circuit configured to identify the secondary tag as a correct secondary tag associated with the primary tag if the unique secondary tag identification code in the second tag-to-tag signal matches the secondary tag identifier stored in the memory circuit; a first transmitter circuit configured to send a first tag-to-tag signal, the first tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique primary tag identification code; and a second transmitter circuit configured to send an information signal, the information signal comprising the unique primary tag identification code and other information including the location and battery level of the primary tag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A secondary tag for communication with a primary tag, the secondary tag comprising:
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a receiver circuit configured to receive a first tag-to-tag signal from the primary tag, the first tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique primary tag identification code; a first transmitter circuit configured to send a second tag-to-tag signal upon the receiver circuit receiving the first tag-to-tag signal, the second tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique secondary tag identification code; a skin side configured to be positioned over the skin of a human or an animal; and a skin detection circuit configured to detect whether the skin side is within a predetermined distance from the skin of a human or an animal; wherein the first transmitter circuit is further configured to send the second tag-to-tag signal upon the receiver circuit receiving the first tag-to-tag signal if the skin detection circuit determines that the skin side of the secondary tag is within a predetermined distance from the skin of a human or an animal. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A system for identifying a human or an animal, the system comprising:
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a primary tag, a secondary tag, and a primary tag storage bracket for storing the primary tag; wherein the primary tag is configured to send a first tag-to-tag signal; wherein the secondary tag is configured to receive the first tag-to-tag signal; wherein the secondary tag is further configured to send a second tag-to-tag signal upon receiving the first tag-to-tag signal, the second tag-to-tag signal comprising a unique secondary tag identification code; wherein the primary tag is further configured to store a secondary tag identifier and receive the second tag-to-tag signal; wherein the primary tag is further configured to identify the secondary tag as a correct secondary tag associated with the primary tag if the unique secondary tag identification code in the second tag-to-tag signal matches the secondary tag identifier stored in the primary tag; and wherein the primary tag storage bracket is configured such that it turns off the primary tag'"'"'s capability to send or receive any signal whenever the primary tag is placed in the primary tag storage bracket for a preset period. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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