Patent ID: 6255951
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A61J,G04G,G06K,G07C,G09F,G16H

Abstract:
An identification apparatus for identifying an object, each of receiving, processing and transmitting being active states, the apparatus comprising:(1) a base member including a fastener for affixing the apparatus to an object, the base member being a strap having first and second end segments which is capable of assuming a secured configuration wherein the first and second end segments are adjacent and the strap forms a loop around the object;(2) a processor assembly secured to the base member including:(a) an electronic memory means;(b) a data transmitter;(c) a processor linked to the memory and linked to the transmitter and capable of transmitting information received by the processor; and(d) an indicator linked to the processor for indicating when the processor is in at least one of the active states, wherein the indicator is an LED and, when the strap forms a loop the strap includes an external strap surface and the indicator includes a plurality of indicators spaced about the external surface such that at least one indicator is observable from virtually any location proximate the external surface.