公开(公告)号：WO2008027622A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2007065875

申请日：2007-04-03

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP ,  MALTSEFF PAUL A ,  PAYNE RONALD

Inventor： MALTSEFF PAUL A ,  PAYNE RONALD

IPC: H04J3/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/10366 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: An apparatus for use in an RFID data collection system includes an antenna portion for wirelessly exchanging signals and a memory portion for storing RFID data. A signal processing portion is coupled among the antenna portion and the memory portion. The signal processing portion is configured to receive RFID data and to at least encode or decode the received RFID data via at least one spreading code, such as a mutually orthogonal code. Other configurations are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于RFID数据收集系统的装置包括用于无线交换信号的天线部分和用于存储RFID数据的存储器部分。 信号处理部分耦合在天线部分和存储器部分之间。 信号处理部分被配置为接收RFID数据并且至少通过诸如相互正交码的至少一个扩展码对所接收的RFID数据进行编码或解码。 其他配置也被公开。

公开(公告)号：WO2008027316A2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2007/018749

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP. ,  THURIES, Serge ,  LOGNON, Laurent ,  BESSETTES, Vincent

Inventor： THURIES, Serge ,  LOGNON, Laurent ,  BESSETTES, Vincent

IPC: G06T7/20

CPC classification number: G02B7/32 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: An automatic data collection device includes an automatic focusing feature. The automatic focusing feature is based on a type of triangulation technique, which determines an optimum position of an imaging lens in order to obtain an optimally focused image. The position of the imaging lens may be adjusted until the imaging lens is at the optimum position. A pair of aiming beams is separated by a distance. The optimum position of the imaging lens (and/or the amount of displacement of the imaging lens that is needed to reach the optimum position) can be determined based on a relation that involves the distance between the two aiming beams, a focal length of the imaging lens, and a distance between "spots" that are respectively generated on an image plane (such as on an image sensor) by the pair of aiming beams.

Abstract translation: 自动数据采集装置包括自动聚焦功能。 自动对焦功能基于一种三角测量技术，其确定成像透镜的最佳位置以获得最佳聚焦图像。 可以调整成像透镜的位置，直到成像透镜处于最佳位置。 一对瞄准光束被隔开一段距离。 可以基于涉及两个瞄准光束之间的距离的关系来确定成像透镜的最佳位置（和/或达到最佳位置所需的成像透镜的位移量），焦距 成像透镜，以及通过一对瞄准光束分别在图像平面（例如图像传感器）上产生的“光点”之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：WO2007070188A2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：PCT/US2006/043051

申请日：2006-11-02

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP. ,  RICHTER, Clark, Adam ,  WINTER, Steven, J.

Inventor： RICHTER, Clark, Adam ,  WINTER, Steven, J.

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G06F17/30876 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder comprises a memory space having a predetermined data field for storing a destination address identifying a location on the Internet corresponding to the RFID transponder. The Internet address may further comprise an e-mail address or Uniform Resource Locator (URL). In an embodiment of the invention, a computer network comprises a client computer having an application executing thereon, an RFID tag having a memory containing an Internet address corresponding to the RFID tag, and an RFID reader connected to the client computer and adapted to communicate with the RFID tag. The RFID reader recovers the Internet address from the RFID tag and provides the Internet address to the client computer. The client computer thereby communicates with the location defined by the Internet address corresponding to the RFID tag using the application. A host server is connected to the client computer, and may be further connected to the Internet. The client computer thereby can access the Internet location by operation of the application through the host server.

Abstract translation: 射频识别（RFID）应答器包括具有预定数据字段的存储器空间，用于存储识别与RFID应答器相对应的因特网上的位置的目的地地址。 互联网地址还可以包括电子邮件地址或统一资源定位符（URL）。 在本发明的一个实施例中，计算机网络包括客户端计算机，其上具有执行的应用，具有包含与RFID标签对应的因特网地址的存储器的RFID标签，以及连接到客户端计算机并适于与 RFID标签。 RFID读取器从RFID标签恢复Internet地址，并向客户端计算机提供Internet地址。 因此，客户端计算机与使用该应用的与RFID标签相对应的因特网地址定义的位置进行通信。 主机服务器连接到客户端计算机，并且可以进一步连接到因特网。 因此，客户端计算机可以通过主机服务器通过应用程序的操作来访问因特网位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005004051A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：PCT/US2004/020419

申请日：2004-06-23

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP. ,  WINTER, Steven, J. ,  WILLS, Mike

Inventor： WINTER, Steven, J. ,  WILLS, Mike

IPC: G06K19/077

CPC classification number: G06K19/07716 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06K19/07718

Abstract: Work tools such as a printhead, platen, and/or cutting head are spaced normally with respect to a media path based on a location of one or more objects carried by the media, and the position of the media with respect to the work tool. Additionally or alternatively the work tools are selectively operated based on a location of one or more objects carried by the media, and the position of the media with respect to the work tool. The approaches are suitable for the manufacture and use of RFID tags and labels.

Abstract translation: 基于介质承载的一个或多个物体的位置以及介质相对于工作工具的位置，诸如打印头，压板和/或切割头之类的工作工具相对于介质路径正常间隔开。 另外或替代地，工作工具基于介质承载的一个或多个物体的位置以及介质相对于工作工具的位置选择性地操作。 这些方法适用于RFID标签和标签的制造和使用。

公开(公告)号：WO2004090783A3

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：PCT/US2004/010019

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP. ,  EASTBURN, David Lee

Inventor： EASTBURN, David Lee

IPC: H04B1/713

Abstract: A system and method is provided for implementing forced frequency "hops" if the performance time of a particular transaction is greater than the time available on a particular carrier frequency. In one embodiment, a RFID base station (BS) processor (in conjunction with program information stored in a BS memory) is adapted to determine the availability time on a particular carrier frequency (CF), determine the performance time of a particular transaction, and force the base station to "hop" to another CF if the transaction time is longer than the available time. In different embodiments, the performance time of a particular transaction is the performance time of the next transaction or the performance time of a particular transaction is the performance of the longest (or "worst-case") transaction and a transaction is defined as the transmission of information or both the transmission and reception of information.

公开(公告)号：WO2004090783A2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：PCT/US2004010019

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP ,  EASTBURN DAVID LEE

Inventor： EASTBURN DAVID LEE

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K

CPC classification number: G06K7/0008

Abstract: A system and method is provided for implementing forced frequency "hops" if the time it takes to perform a particular transaction is greater than the time available on a particular carrier frequency. In one embodiment of the present invention, a radio frequency identification (RFID) base station processor (in conjunction with program information stored in a base station memory) is adapted to (i) determine the amount of time available on a particular carrier frequency (e.g., pursuant to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, European Telecommunications Standardization Institute (ETSI) regulations, etc.), (ii) determine the amount of time it would take to perform a particular transaction, and (iii) force the base station to "hop" to another carrier frequency if the transaction time is longer than the available time. In one embodiment of the present invention, the time it would take to perform a particular transaction is the time it would take to perform the next transaction. In another embodiment of the present invention, the time it would take to perform a particular transaction is the time it would take to perform the longest (or "worst-case") transaction. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, a transaction is defined as the transmission of information (e.g., data, commands, etc.) or both the transmission of information and the reception of related information.

Abstract translation: 如果执行特定事务所需的时间大于特定载波频率上可用的时间，则提供了用于实现强制频率“跳”的系统和方法。 在本发明的一个实施例中，射频识别（RFID）基站处理器（结合存储在基站存储器中的节目信息）适于（i）确定在特定载波频率上可用的时间量（例如， ，根据联邦通信委员会（FCC）规定，欧洲电信标准化研究所（ETSI）规定等），（ii）确定执行特定交易所需的时间，以及（iii）强制基站 如果交易时间长于可用时间，则“跳”到另一个载波频率。 在本发明的一个实施例中，执行特定交易所需的时间是执行下一个交易所需的时间。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，执行特定交易所需的时间是执行最长（或“最坏情况”）交易所需的时间。 在本发明的替代实施例中，交易被定义为信息的传输（例如，数据，命令等），或信息的传输和相关信息的接收。

公开(公告)号：WO0059067A9

公开(公告)日：2001-11-29

申请号：PCT/US0008309

申请日：2000-03-29

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP

Inventor： HUGH STEVEN C ,  WIKLOF CHRISTOPHER A ,  HUDKINS TERRY M

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q19/28 ,  H01Q19/30

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2225 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q19/28 ,  H01Q19/30

Abstract: An antenna structure including a driven antenna element is formed on a substrate that is folded to provide a closed surface, causing the substrate to be nonplanar and spacing the driven antenna element from a base of the substrate. Adhesives on an outside surface of the substrate permit fastening of the folded substrate to a container or packaging. The substrate may have one or more resilient elbows formed by folding, to bias the antenna element carrying portion of the substrate from the base of the substrate. A modulation circuit may drive the driven antenna element. The flexible substrate may be folded into any of a variety of forms such as a substantially O-shape, a substantially oval shape, a substantially coil shape, a substantially spiral shape, and a substantially S-shape. Additional folds in the substrate may provide surfaces for mounting passive or parasitic antenna elements, such as reflectors and directors, to form a Yagi antenna structure. A planar substrate carries a driven antenna element coupled to a driving circuit and at least one passive antenna element to form a directional antenna structure. The antenna structure may include additional passive antenna elements to enhance directionality. A computing system and printer are configured to determine the appropriate spacing and the form of the antenna elements on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 包括从动天线元件的天线结构形成在被折叠以提供封闭表面的基板上，使得基板是非平面的，并且将从动天线元件与基板的基底间隔开。 在衬底的外表面上的粘合剂允许将折叠的衬底固定到容器或包装上。 衬底可以具有通过折叠形成的一个或多个弹性弯头，以将衬底的天线元件承载部分从衬底的底部偏置。 调制电路可以驱动从动天线元件。 柔性基板可以折叠成各种形式中的任一种，例如基本上为O形，基本上椭圆形，基本上为线圈形状，大致螺旋形状和大致S形。 衬底中的附加折叠可以提供用于安装无源或寄生天线元件（例如反射器和引导器）的表面，以形成八木天线结构。 平面基板承载耦合到驱动电路的驱动天线元件和至少一个无源天线元件以形成定向天线结构。 天线结构可以包括附加的无源天线元件以增强方向性。 计算系统和打印机配置成确定衬底上天线元件的适当间隔和形式。

公开(公告)号：WO0045265A9

公开(公告)日：2001-09-13

申请号：PCT/US0002441

申请日：2000-01-31

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP

Inventor： RAMBERG JON R ,  HUNT JEFFREY M ,  SHOEMAN PAUL DAVID ,  KATSANDRES JAMES T

IPC: G06F11/273

CPC classification number: G06F11/2294 ,  G06F11/0709 ,  G06F11/0748

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for remotely diagnosing and repairing a plurality of Automatic Data Collection ("ADC") device platforms. A remote service technician utilizes a computing system having browsing software that communicates with a network of ADC platform devices. Diagnostic queris for particular ADC devices may be retrieved by the browsing software from a diagnostic server that sends Hypertext Mark-Up Language ("HTML") documents, Dynamic Hypertext Mark-Up Language ("DHTML") documents, and/or Extensible Mark-Up Language ("XML") documents containing appropriate diagnostic applets. The remote technician sends diagnostic queries to a Simple Network Management Protocol ("SNMP") master agent at the ADC device platform, and a translator translates the diagnostic queries sent to the ADC device platform into a format suitable for reception by its ADC devices in order to effect anomaly diagnosis and functionality restoration. Another translator translates data received from the ADC device into the SNMP format for transmission to the remote service technician in order for the remote service technician to perform diagnostic analysis. The SNMP master agent communicates with the remote computing system using the Transmission Control Protocol ("TCP"), the User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol ("UDP/IP"), and/or the User Datagram Plus Protocol ("UDP+"). The ADC platform device may also utilize a wireless communication system for communicating with the remote service technician.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于远程诊断和修复多个自动数据收集（“ADC”）设备平台的系统和方法。 远程服务技术人员利用具有与ADC平台设备的网络通信的浏览软件的计算系统。 特定ADC设备的诊断查询可以由浏览软件从诊断服务器检索，该诊断服务器发送超文本标记语言（“HTML”）文档，动态超文本标记语言（“DHTML”）文档和/或可扩展标记 - Up语言（“XML”）文档包含适当的诊断小程序。 远程技术人员将诊断查询发送到ADC设备平台上的简单网络管理协议（“SNMP”）主代理，翻译器将发送到ADC设备平台的诊断查询转换为适合其ADC设备接收的格式 实现异常诊断和功能恢复。 另一个翻译器将从ADC设备接收的数据转换为SNMP格式，以传输到远程服务技术人员，以便远程服务技术人员执行诊断分析。 SNMP主代理使用传输控制协议（“TCP”），用户数据报协议/因特网协议（“UDP / IP”）和/或用户数据报加协议（“UDP +”）与远程计算系统进行通信。 ADC平台设备还可以利用无线通信系统来与远程服务技术人员进行通信。

公开(公告)号：WO0120542A2

公开(公告)日：2001-03-22

申请号：PCT/US0025280

申请日：2000-09-12

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP

Inventor： ANDERSON JAMES A ,  WIKLOF CHRISTOPHER A

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K19/07

CPC classification number: G06K7/10356 ,  G06K7/0008

Abstract: A radio replacement using RFID technology in an RF-enabled device is provided. The RF-enabled handheld, portable, or otherwise mobile device is equipped with an RFID tag having read and write capability. Data exchange occurs between the RFID tag and a network of RFID interrogators placed to provide adequate coverage of the area over which the device might move. As a result of replacing a full functioning transmitting/receiving radio with an RFID tag, the cost of the RF-enabled device could be significantly reduced, its battery life could be extended, and it could operate in a frequency band that does not require FCC approval. Additionally, this invention could provide tracking and access control using the RFID tag and interrogators.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在射频使能设备中使用RFID技术的无线电更换。 支持RF的手持式，便携式或其他移动设备配备有具有读和写功能的RFID标签。 数据交换发生在RFID标签和RFID询问器的网络之间，RFID询问器被设置为提供设备可以移动的区域的足够覆盖。 由于使用RFID标签替换全功能的发射/接收无线电，所以可以显着降低RF使能设备的成本，延长其电池寿命，并且可以在不需要FCC的频带中工作 批准。 此外，本发明可以提供使用RFID标签和询问器的跟踪和访问控制。

公开(公告)号：WO0026856A3

公开(公告)日：2000-11-23

申请号：PCT/US9925218

申请日：1999-10-28

Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORP

Inventor： BRADY MICHAEL JOHN ,  DUAN DAH-WEIH ,  KODUKULA VENKATA S R

IPC: G06K19/077 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H01Q21/28

CPC classification number: H01Q21/28 ,  A01K11/006 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/0102 ,  H01L2924/01039 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01087 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H01L2224/0401

Abstract: A radio frequency identification system employing a thin, flexible electronic radio frequency identification (RFID) tag having an overall thickness not exceeding approximately 280 microns and the process for its manufacture is disclosed. The RFID tag includes an insulating, flexible substrate having an aperture formed therein for receiving an RFID circuit chip. An antenna forming an integral part of the substrate is electrically connected to circuit chip. A cured adhesive having a portion substantially parallel with the substrate encapsulates the circuit chip so that the chip is operably retained within the substrate aperture.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种射频识别系统，该系统采用整体厚度不超过大约280微米的薄型柔性电子射频识别（RFID）标签，并公开了其制造过程。 RFID标签包括绝缘的柔性基板，该绝缘柔性基板具有在其中形成的用于接收RFID电路芯片的孔。 形成基板的整体部分的天线电连接到电路芯片。 具有与衬底大致平行的部分的固化粘合剂封装电路芯片，使得芯片可操作地保持在衬底孔内。