Comprehensive system and method of universal real-time linking of real objects to a machine, network, internet, or software service
First Claim
1. A method of notifying a user, the method comprising:
- transmitting a first radio frequency signal with a first wireless tag associated with a first identification, the first wireless tag including a first radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals and a first controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the first radio transceiver;
receiving the first radio frequency signal with an electronic device, the electronic device including a second radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio signals and a second controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the second radio transceiver;
determining with the electronic device a position of the electronic device and a status based at least in part on a strength of the first radio frequency signal, the status indicating whether the distance between the first wireless tag and the electronic device exceeds, equals, or is less than either a predetermined distance or a predetermined range;
transmitting data including the first identification, the position of the electronic device, and the status to an external device; and
notifying a first user that the data has been received by the external device.
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Abstract
Methods of connecting or linking real objects to machines or the virtual world in real time utilizing a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless tag attached to an object in communication with an electronic device, such as a cellular phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or watch, monitors and updates the position of a wireless tag locally and on a machine/network/cloud. Methods of using a wireless tag in safety, loss/theft prevention, healthcare, tracking, advertising and marketing, education, games, finance, payment, and athletic are disclosed. In another embodiment, methods of providing an application programming interface and/or a software development kit based on the devices are provided, allowing software developers the ability to create their own programs or applications on top of the disclosed system is disclosed. Methods of allowing developers to distribute and/or monetize applications developed through the application programming interface and/or a software development kit are also disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of notifying a user, the method comprising:
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transmitting a first radio frequency signal with a first wireless tag associated with a first identification, the first wireless tag including a first radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals and a first controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the first radio transceiver; receiving the first radio frequency signal with an electronic device, the electronic device including a second radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio signals and a second controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the second radio transceiver; determining with the electronic device a position of the electronic device and a status based at least in part on a strength of the first radio frequency signal, the status indicating whether the distance between the first wireless tag and the electronic device exceeds, equals, or is less than either a predetermined distance or a predetermined range; transmitting data including the first identification, the position of the electronic device, and the status to an external device; and notifying a first user that the data has been received by the external device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for monitoring the position of an object, the method comprising:
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securing a wireless tag to the object, the wireless tag including a first radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals and a first controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the first radio transceiver; associating the wireless tag with an electronic device or external device, the electronic device including a second radio transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio signals and a second controller controlling the transmission of radio frequency signals from the second radio transceiver; selecting a profile for the wireless tag, the profile including at least one instruction to disable an alarm based on the occurrence of a predetermined condition; receiving a radio frequency signal transmitted by the first radio transceiver with the second radio transceiver and determining with the electronic device a position of the electronic device and a status based at least in part on a strength of the first radio frequency signal, the status indicating whether the distance between the first wireless tag and the electronic device exceeds, equals, or is less than either a predetermined distance or a predetermined range; transmitting data including the first identification, the position of the electronic device, and the status to the external device; and activating an alarm if the status exceeds a predetermined distance or predetermined range and if the profile has not disabled the alarm. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for tracking the position of an object, the system comprising:
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a wireless tag including a first radio transmitter and receiver system and a user interface including at least one input and at least one output; an electronic device include a second radio transmitter and receiver system in communication with the first radio transmitter and receiver system, a user interface including at least one output, a module for determining the position of the electronic device, a module for determining a status of whether the distance between the electronic device and wireless tag exceeds a predetermined distance or range, and a data transmitter for transmitting data including the position of the electronic device and status of the distance between the electronic device and wireless tag; and an external device receiving the data transmitted by the data transmitter and storing the data in a computer readable storage medium. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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