Method and system for tracking, monitoring and/or charging tracking devices including wireless energy transfer features
First Claim
1. A wireless tracking device adapted for physical association with an individual or object to monitor location of the individual or object, the device comprising:
- a battery that powers the tracking device;
a power receiving device that wirelessly charges the battery upon receipt of wireless energy from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy;
location determining circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information;
communication circuitry configured to process data related to the wireless tracking device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor locations of the individuals or objects based upon the data;
a sensor that indicates when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; and
control circuitry which initiates an automatic tracking process when the sensor indicates that the device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device.
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Abstract
A method and system for monitoring individuals or objects including tracking devices having wireless powering/charging features. In one embodiment, an exemplary tracking device may comprise a power receiving device that generates power from wireless energy received from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy, circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information, and communication circuitry configured to process data related to the wireless tracking device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor locations of the individuals or objects based upon the data. Output power from the power receiving device may be used to operate the tracking device. Alternately or in addition, the tracking device may include a battery that provides power to the tracking device and is recharged by the power receiving device.
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42 Claims
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1. A wireless tracking device adapted for physical association with an individual or object to monitor location of the individual or object, the device comprising:
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a battery that powers the tracking device; a power receiving device that wirelessly charges the battery upon receipt of wireless energy from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy; location determining circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information; communication circuitry configured to process data related to the wireless tracking device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor locations of the individuals or objects based upon the data; a sensor that indicates when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; and control circuitry which initiates an automatic tracking process when the sensor indicates that the device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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2. A wireless tracking device configured to be physical associated with an individual or object for monitoring location of the individual or object, the device comprising:
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a power receiving device that generates power from wireless energy received from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy, wherein output power from the power receiving device is used to operate the tracking device; location determining circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information; communication circuitry configured to process data related to the wireless tracking device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor locations of the individuals or objects based upon the data; a sensor that indicates when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; and control circuitry which initiates an automatic tracking process when the sensor indicates that the device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device.
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12. A wireless tracking system for monitoring bank bills, the device comprising:
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a fake bank bill bundle; and a tracking device disposed in the bundle, the tracking device including; a battery that powers tracking device circuitry; a power receiving device that wirelessly charges the battery upon receipt of wireless energy from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy; circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information; and communication circuitry configured to process data related to the device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor location of the bundle based upon the data, wherein the tracking device is integrated into a stack of paper similar in size to currency bills having a cavity for the tracking device and with real currency used to disguise the bundle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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13. A wireless tracking system including a tracking device integrated within a fake bank bill bundle to monitor bank bills, the tracking device comprising:
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a power receiving device that generates power from wireless energy received from a power transmitter configured to transmit the wireless energy, wherein output power from the power receiving device is used to operate the tracking device; circuitry configured for processing tracking device location information; and communication circuitry configured to process data related to the device for transmission to an administrative hub that is configured to monitor locations of the bundle based upon the data, wherein the tracking device is integrated into a stack of paper similar in size to currency bills having a cavity for the tracking device and with real currency used to disguise the bundle.
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31. A method of operating a tracking device, the method comprising:
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receiving wireless energy at a power receiving device; converting the received wireless energy into electricity for charging a battery; charging the battery with the electricity; powering the tracking device using electricity stored within the battery; determining when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; initiating an automatic tracking process when the tracking device stops receiving charges from the power receiving device; and communicating information associated with the tracking device to track an individual or object with which the tracking device is physically associated. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34)
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35. A method of operating a tracking device, the method comprising:
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receiving wireless energy at a power receiving device; converting the received wireless energy into electrical power; powering circuitry within the tracking device via the electrical power; determining when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; initiating an automatic tracking process when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; and communicating information associated with the tracking device to track an individual or object with which the tracking device is physically associated. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38)
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39. A method of operating a tracking device, the method comprising:
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receiving wireless energy at a power receiving device; converting the received wireless energy into electrical power; powering circuitry within the tracking device via the electrical power; recharging a battery associated with the tracking device via the electrical power; determining when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; initiating an automatic tracking process when the tracking device stops receiving charge from the power receiving device; and communicating information associated with the tracking device to track an individual or object with which the tracking device is physically associated. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42)
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