Abstract:
A dual frequency ultrasonic locationing system includes an emitter (106) operable to emit two different ultrasonic frequencies (610-616) simultaneously in one ultrasonic burst (140). A receiver (110) with at least two microphones (116) is operable to receive the ultrasonic burst. A correlator (20) is operable to correlate the signals obtained from each microphone to derive a time difference of arrival of the ultrasonic burst at each microphone. The time difference of arrival of the ultrasonic signal from the emitter impinging on each microphone of the receiver is utilized to determine a location of the emitter.
Abstract:
A system and method for orientation of an ultrasonic signal includes at least two emitters in a mobile device that includes an orientation sensor that can determine a device orientation. A receiver at a fixed, known point includes at least two microphones operable to receive an ultrasonic signal from the device. The mobile device can drive the emitters to produce an ultrasonic signal that is oriented towards the receiver. A location engine can establish a location of the mobile device using the time delay of arrival of an ultrasonic burst from the mobile device impinging on each microphone of the receiver. In response to the location and/or the orientation, the mobile device operable to drive the emitters to produce a signal that is oriented towards the receiver.
Abstract:
The duty cycle of a portable battery-powered RFID tag reader is reduced during time periods when it is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life. The reader operates with an aggressive duty cycle during periods of a high probability of a tag read and reduces duty cycle during periods of a low probability of a tag read. In this manner a user does not perceive the reader to be sluggish. An alternative embodiment reduces peak operating power during time periods when a tag is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life.
Abstract:
Ein Dualfrequenz-Ultraschall-Lokalisierungssystem enthält einen Emitter (160), funktionsfähig, um gleichzeitig zwei verschiedene Ultraschallfrequenzen (610–616) in einem Ultraschallburst (140) auszugeben. Ein Empfänger (110) mit wenigstens zwei Mikrofonen (116) ist funktionsfähig, um den Ultraschallburst zu empfangen. Ein Korrelator (20) ist funktionsfähig, um die von jedem Mikrofon empfangenen Signale zu korrelieren, um so eine Zeitdifferenz des eingehenden Ultraschallbursts an jedem Mikrofon abzuleiten. Die Zeitdifferenz des eingehenden Ultraschallsignals vom Emitter, das auf jedes Mikrofon des Empfängers trifft, wird eingesetzt, um die Position des Emitters zu bestimmen.
Abstract:
The duty cycle of a portable battery-powered RFID tag reader is reduced during time periods when it is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life. The reader operates with an aggressive duty cycle during periods of a high probability of a tag read and reduces duty cycle during periods of a low probability of a tag read. In this manner a user does not perceive the reader to be sluggish. An alternative embodiment reduces peak operating power during time periods when a tag is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life.
Abstract:
The duty cycle of a portable battery-powered RFID tag reader is reduced during time periods when it is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life. The reader operates with an aggressive duty cycle during periods of a high probability of a tag read and reduces duty cycle during periods of a low probability of a tag read. In this manner a user does not perceive the reader to be sluggish. An alternative embodiment reduces peak operating power during time periods when a tag is less likely to produce a "read" in order to preserve battery life.
Abstract:
A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.
Abstract:
A Mobile computing device having a reader element collecting information from target items, an audio system triggering a read event when a trigger sound is discerned and a processor activating the reader element when the read event is triggered by the audio system. The mobile computing device may be used to monitor with an audio system to detect a trigger sound, trigger a read event upon detection of the trigger sound and activate a reader element to acquire data pertaining to a tracked item.
Abstract:
A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.
Abstract:
A programmable controller and software that monitors periods an RF transmitter is active and a output power level during those periods of activity. These two values are multiplied together and accumulated over time to provide a value for the RF emissions for some period. A limit is set for the RF emissions for any period and if the RF emissions exceeds (or is expected to exceed given the current rate) the set limit, the system limits the subsequent emissions to not exceed the set limit. This reduction in emissions rate come at the cost of a small performance reduction.