公开(公告)号：US10145146B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15468588

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: G08B13/00 ,  E05B39/04 ,  E05B17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  B65D90/22 ,  G09F3/03 ,  E05B17/22 ,  E05B39/00 ,  E05B73/00 ,  G07C1/32 ,  E05B47/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end of the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US20170200401A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15468588

申请日：2017-03-24

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: G09F3/03 ,  B65D90/22 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G07C1/32 ,  E05B39/00 ,  E05B39/04

CPC classification number: E05B39/04 ,  B65D90/22 ,  B65D2101/00 ,  B65D2211/00 ,  E05B17/00 ,  E05B17/22 ,  E05B39/005 ,  E05B73/0017 ,  E05B2047/0067 ,  E05B2047/0072 ,  E05B2047/0097 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G07C1/32 ,  G09F3/0317 ,  G09F3/0329 ,  Y10T70/625 ,  Y10T70/8081 ,  Y10T70/8216

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end of the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US10815694B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US16146240

申请日：2018-09-28

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: G09F3/03 ,  E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G06K19/077

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US20150022323A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14225359

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Neology, Inc.

Inventor： James Robert Kruest ,  Gary Bann

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10475 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10029 ,  G06K7/10039 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07796 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04J3/0641 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/0266 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/142 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K2201/0909 ,  H05K2201/09127

Abstract: RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, a plurality of RFID interrogators are required. Synchronization between interrogators in the same theatre of operation is critical to ensure that their broadcasts do not interfere with each other. In fixed RFID interrogator applications, RFID interrogators can be wired together allowing a channel to synchronize the transmissions of the RFID interrogators. Methods described herein can ensure that synchronization is maintained in the event of the failure of a synchronizing master. Furthermore, additional methods for synchronizing RFID interrogators in wireless applications are described allowing synchronization in the absence of wired connections between interrogators.

Abstract translation: RFID标签用于许多目的，包括跟踪。 RFID询问器用于从标签中检索信息。 在许多应用中，需要多个RFID询问器。 同一操作剧场中的询问器之间的同步至关重要，以确保他们的广播不会相互干扰。 在固定的RFID询问器应用中，RFID询问器可以连接在一起，允许信道同步RFID询问器的传输。 本文描述的方法可以确保在同步主机故障的情况下维持同步。 此外，描述了用于在无线应用中同步RFID询问器的附加方法，允许在询问器之间没有有线连接的情况下进行同步。

公开(公告)号：US20130233035A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13791419

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mulllis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: E05B17/22

CPC classification number: E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G09F3/0317 ,  G09F3/0329 ,  G09F3/0335 ,  Y10T70/8081

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US20170284130A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15619340

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: E05B45/06 ,  G06K19/077 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G09F3/03

CPC classification number: E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G09F3/0317 ,  G09F3/0329 ,  G09F3/0335 ,  Y10T70/8081

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US09677300B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14630553

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G09F3/03 ,  G06K19/077

CPC classification number: E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/22 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G09F3/0317 ,  G09F3/0329 ,  G09F3/0335 ,  Y10T70/8081

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US09121195B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13791630

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Neology, Inc.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: E05B45/06 ,  E05B17/00 ,  B65D90/22 ,  G09F3/03 ,  G06K19/077

CPC classification number: E05B39/04 ,  B65D90/22 ,  B65D2101/00 ,  B65D2211/00 ,  E05B17/00 ,  E05B17/22 ,  E05B39/005 ,  E05B73/0017 ,  E05B2047/0067 ,  E05B2047/0072 ,  E05B2047/0097 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G07C1/32 ,  G09F3/0317 ,  G09F3/0329 ,  Y10T70/625 ,  Y10T70/8081 ,  Y10T70/8216

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end of the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于防窃启货物集装箱密封螺栓锁的系统和方法。 该装置可以包括接收构件，适于卡扣锁定到接收构件中的导电螺栓构件以及将螺栓构件系在接收构件上的塑料密封剂。 密封剂可以包含从接收构件延伸到螺栓的第二端的导电介质，例如线。 设置在接收构件内的感觉电路可以被配置为感测电路是否已被中断（例如，如果螺栓已被切割）。 在中断的情况下，电路可以将当前时间和/或日期记录在存储器中。 如果随后出现关于锁被破坏的争议，则设置在密封剂或接收构件内的RFID应答器可以将记录的日期/时间发送到RFID询问器。

公开(公告)号：US10689882B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16202945

申请日：2018-11-28

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Joe Mullis ,  James Robert Kruest

IPC: E05B39/04 ,  E05B17/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  B65D90/22 ,  G06F3/03 ,  E05B17/22 ,  E05B39/00 ,  E05B73/00 ,  G07C1/32 ,  E05B47/00 ,  G09F3/03

Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end of the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.

公开(公告)号：US09805235B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US15483908

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： James Robert Kruest ,  Gary Bann

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10475 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10029 ,  G06K7/10039 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07796 ,  G06K19/07798 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04J3/0641 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/0266 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/142 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K2201/0909 ,  H05K2201/09127

Abstract: RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, a plurality of RFID interrogators are required. Synchronization between interrogators in the same theatre of operation is critical to ensure that their broadcasts do not interfere with each other. In fixed RFID interrogator applications, RFID interrogators can be wired together allowing a channel to synchronize the transmissions of the RFID interrogators. Methods described herein can ensure that synchronization is maintained in the event of the failure of a synchronizing master. Furthermore, additional methods for synchronizing RFID interrogators in wireless applications are described allowing synchronization in the absence of wired connections between interrogators.