Patent ID: 7898421
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system to expedite and automate recording of arrival and departure times of an operator in a mobile workforce, comprising: a handheld operator identifying means carried by the operator including a controller, a real time clock calendar, a communication interface, a data communication means, an operator control switch to initiate operation, a location reading means, and a visual and audible alarm, a storage means to retain unique identifying symbol, a main power battery, and a back up battery, wherein the back up battery supplies power to the operator identifying device during replacing the main power battery, the operator identifying device being configured to record the arrival and departure time of the operator; a location identifying means, being securely mounted to a known location at a work site, having a location identification responder contained therein; and a tamper evident mounting pad electrically connected to a back of the location identifying means to securely mount the location identifying means to a wall to provide a electrical resistance value that is within a specified range only when location identifying means and the tamper evident mounting pad are properly installed, wherein upon removing the identifying means from the wall, the electrical resistance value of the location identifying means is permanently changed; wherein upon arrival to the work site, the operator connects the handheld operator identifying means to the location identifying means, and initiates the location reading means to transmit an operating power signal and an encoded unique identifying symbol signal to the location identification responder via communication interface, the location identification responder wakes up and processes the encoded unique identifying symbol signal, and transmits a location data to the location reading means if the encoded unique identifying symbol signal is valid; wherein the operator identifying means receives the response signal and detects the current location based on the location data, and adds time and date supplied from the real time clock calendar a server data processing means located at a remote location, wherein the operator identification device configured to connect to the server data processing means to send an encoded message containing the current location, time, date, and an operator unique identification to the server via data communication means after completing communication with the location identifying means; wherein the sever data processing means comprising a data transmission means whereby the data processing means is able to report operator arrival and departure entries to a subscribing customers and regulating, funding, or authorizing agencies.