Source: http://www.google.com/patents/US7021535?dq=6446111
Timestamp: 2017-10-24 10:06:24
Document Index: 129006690

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 15', '§15', '§15', 'art 15', '§15', 'art 15', '§15']

Patent US7021535 - Advertising compliance monitoring system - Google Patents
An advertising compliance monitoring system is provided that includes a tag affixed to a sign or marketing material or shopper ID card, the tag communicating with a reader on a periodic basis. The tag includes a memory for storing tag data, a transmitter and a receiver. The tag uses sleep modes to conserve...http://www.google.com/patents/US7021535?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7021535 - Advertising compliance monitoring system
Publication number US7021535 B2
Application number US 10/975,110
Also published as CA2467855A1, CN1628335A, CN100433114C, EP1456832A2, EP1456832A4, US6837427, US7549579, US20030097302, US20050095573, US20080197193, WO2003046686A2, WO2003046686A3
Publication number 10975110, 975110, US 7021535 B2, US 7021535B2, US-B2-7021535, US7021535 B2, US7021535B2
Inventors Gary L. Overhultz, Robert W. Mead
Patent Citations (91), Non-Patent Citations (23), Referenced by (49), Classifications (21), Legal Events (11)
US 7021535 B2
FIG. 6 illustrates the tag antenna 18 as a dipole antenna 18B, having arms extending in a dipole fashion and connected to the electronics of the tag 10. In one embodiment, the antenna 18, along with the tag electronics, are encapsulated in an epoxy, such as Stycast®, and then affixed to the sign 46, as shown in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 1, a sign 46 having a tag 10 affixed thereto is illustrated. The sign 46 is supported by sign or marketing material hardware 48, which has a reader 12 affixed thereto. In one embodiment, the reader 12 communicates with the tags 10 over a wireless RF link (e.g., 28A) operating at a frequency of about 13.56 MHz (which is an example of a frequency used to read passive RFID tags). The reader 12 and the tags 10 can communicate over any wireless link (e.g., 28A) and use any suitable frequency band. The Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band is 902–928 MHz. The ISM frequency band is primarily intended for unlicensed transmitters, which have been certified under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Code (47 C.R.F. §15). Many devices such as cordless phones and wireless LANs share the ISM frequency band and the claimed system is designed to coexist and operate robustly among these other devices. Other frequency ranges can be used without departing from the invention. For example, the reader 12 and the tags 10 can communicate at a low frequency (e.g., about 125–134 KHz).
To minimize signal interference, the frequency of the forward link channel (i.e., reader to tag) is varied among several of the available RF channels in the ISM frequency band in a pseudo-random manner (frequency hopping). Each forward link command is transmitted on a frequency different than the previous command in a pseudo-random manner to avoid continuous interference from other devices operating in this frequency band. Frequency hopping also allows the system to transmit the maximum signal radiation (+36 dBM) under 47 C.R.F. §15.
Preferably, the tag 50 is cost effective, uses low power, and complies with FCC Part 15 (47 C.R.F. §15). The maximum allowable power (in free space) without spectrum spreading is −1 dBM. The return link (i.e., tag to reader) has the capability of transmitting on any one of several available radio frequency channels. This provides the active tag 50 with a means for avoiding signals from interfering devices. In one embodiment, the tag 50 responds to FLPs on each of the different return link channels, sequentially. In another embodiment, the reader 12 monitors the return link channels and commands the tag 50 to transmit on the channel having the least amount of interference. For autonomous transmission (AT), the tag 50 has the option of transmitting return link packets (RLPs) on any or all of the return link channels.
Fifty forward link channels were selected in part due to FCC Part 15 (47 C.R.F. §15), which specifies 50 channels as the minimum; however, it is apparent that more than 50 channels could be used in this spread-spectrum system.
POP sponsor (4 characters)
Promotion number (5 characters)
Start date (3 characters)
Category (3 characters)
Subcategory (2 characters)
Sign type (3 characters)
Sign placement (3 characters)
Expiration date (3 characters)
Price point (4 characters)
“Per”/disclaimer conditions (3 characters)
Date produced (3 characters)
Sign producer ID (3 characters)
Retail outlet ID (5 characters)
In one embodiment, the system includes an outdoor reader that receives tag data and transmits tag data, reader ID & battery status information. Such a reader may be mounted in a tamper-proof package that is securely mountable to sign hardware (e.g., plastic, painted/plated steel, or bare/anodized aluminum). The reader is removable by authorized personnel for remote repair. In another embodiment, the reader is mounted in a tamper-proof package that is securely mountable to glass or painted/plated/anodized metal.
In one embodiment, the system includes an indoor reader that receives tag data and transmits tag data, reader ID and battery status information. Such a reader may be mounted in a tamper-proof package that is securely mountable to sign hardware (e.g., plastic, painted/plated steel, or bare/anodized aluminum). The reader is removable by authorized personnel for remote repair. In another embodiment, the reader is mounted in a tamper-proof package that is securely mountable to glass or painted/plated/anodized metal.
Turn on a trouble light for a specific reader when signal is weak, repeated interference occurs on all channels, no signal, or the wrong sign is placed in sign hardware
“Poll” each reader, and store its asset information periodically (e.g., every 4 hours)
Test status of phone line, dial number, if unsuccessful dial alternate number
In one embodiment, the system includes a central server that coordinates hub polling, consolidates POP program information, collects and reports signage configuration for each retail site. The central server, in one embodiment, administers POP programs for all registered signage and provide status reports for all sites and programs, with feeds to call center customer service representatives.
US5168263 * Oct 3, 1990 Dec 1, 1992 Sensormatic Electronics Corporation EAS tag with piezoelectric facility for motion detection
US6253190 * Feb 20, 1998 Jun 26, 2001 Telxon Corporation Programmable shelf tag and method for changing and updating shelf tag information
1 Article re: "Mobilocity Inc.", Issue No. 60, Aug. 9, 2001-M-Business Insights (15 pgs.).
2 Article re: (BW) (NJ-Checkpoint-Systems)(CKP) Checkpoint Systems Brings RFID Technology to Access Control Market With new Line of Readers and Cards, Oct. 1, 2001 (2 pgs.).
3 Article re: Frontline Solutions Website, May 2001 (4 pgs.).
4 Article re: http://www.emetro.ca/Computers/Software/Bar<SUB>-</SUB>Code/, Nov. 11, 2001 (16 pgs.).
5 Article re: http://www.emetro.ca/Computers/Software/Bar<SUB>-</SUB>Code/, Nov. 11, 2001 (6 pgs.).
6 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Find your stuff," Nov. 11, 2001 (4 pgs.).
7 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Getting organized on RFID," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
8 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #1 Symbol Technolgies," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
9 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #10 Printronix," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
10 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #2 Zebra Technologies," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
11 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #4 Intermec," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
12 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #5 Lucent Technologies/Agere Systems," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
13 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #6 Texas Instruments," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
14 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #7 PSC," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
15 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #8 Hand Held Products, a Welch Allyn Affiliate," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
16 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "Top 100 Companies: #9 PeopleSoft/Vantive," Nov. 11, 2001 (2 pgs.).
17 Article re: http://www.frontlinetoday.com, "What will they think of next?," Nov. 11, 2001 (4 pgs.).
18 Article re: http://www.iop.co.uk/pakex2001.htm, Nov. 11, 2001 (8 pgs.).
19 Article re: http://www.webcrawler.com/business/supplies<SUB>-</SUB>and<SUB>-</SUB>services/bar<SUB>-</SUB>codes/general<SUB>-</SUB>suppliers/, Nov. 11, 2001 (4 pgs.).
20 Article re: Logistics: The No-Gap Procurement Process, Nov. 11, 2001 (pp. 44-45).
21 Article re: Speeding Through Store Checkout Lines, May 16, 2001 (2 pgs.).
22 Press Release from Transponder News re: "Motorola announces BiStatix 125KHz RFID tag," Mar. 2, 1999 (2 pgs.).
23 Press Release from Transponder News re: "RFID and home delivery boxes could revolutionize home laundry," May 2, 2000 (2 pgs.).
US7423516 May 4, 2006 Sep 9, 2008 Goliath Solutions, Llc Systems and methods for approximating the location of an RFID tag
US7455218 * Jun 20, 2005 Nov 25, 2008 Microsoft Corproation Rich object model for diverse Auto-ID tags
US7720438 * Mar 30, 2005 May 18, 2010 Nokia Corporation Reducing power consumption of a short-range wireless communication reader associated with a mobile terminal
US7735740 Jun 24, 2005 Jun 15, 2010 Microsoft Corporation Rich object model for diverse auto-ID tags
US7815101 Jun 22, 2005 Oct 19, 2010 Microsoft Corporation Rich object model for diverse auto-ID tags
US7868778 * Sep 20, 2006 Jan 11, 2011 David Norris Kenwright Apparatus and method for proximity-responsive display materials
US8002181 Aug 22, 2008 Aug 23, 2011 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. RFID promotional compliance
US8138919 * Jul 24, 2007 Mar 20, 2012 Strategic Data Systems Systems and methods for location based communication
US8203452 * May 20, 2009 Jun 19, 2012 International Business Machines Corporation Intelligent RFID information management system
US8321303 Apr 2, 2007 Nov 27, 2012 Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Retail product out-of-stock detection and dynamic scripting
US8912886 * Jul 15, 2008 Dec 16, 2014 Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Power management system for electronic shelf labels and the like
US9123018 Mar 13, 2014 Sep 1, 2015 T+Ink, Inc. System and method for identifying one or more objects hung from a display peg
US9524033 * Mar 8, 2013 Dec 20, 2016 International Business Machines Corporation Wireless keyboard
US20030171984 * Mar 6, 2002 Sep 11, 2003 Wodka Joseph F. Customization of promotional material through use of programmable radio frequency identification technology
US20050246280 * Apr 2, 2003 Nov 3, 2005 Bernard Besson Interactive communication device
US20060229113 * Mar 30, 2005 Oct 12, 2006 Nokia Corporation Reducing power consumption of a short-range wireless communication reader associated with a mobile terminal
US20060283930 * Jun 20, 2005 Dec 21, 2006 Microsoft Corporation Rich object model for diverse Auto-ID tags
US20060289646 * Jun 22, 2005 Dec 28, 2006 Microsoft Corporation Rich object model for diverse Auto-ID tags
US20060289647 * Jun 24, 2005 Dec 28, 2006 Microsoft Corporation Rich object model for diverse Auto-ID tags
US20070257795 * May 4, 2006 Nov 8, 2007 Goliath Solutions, Llc Systems and methods for approximating the location of an RFID tag
US20080042840 * Jul 24, 2007 Feb 21, 2008 James Christopher Systems and methods for location based communication
US20080238706 * Sep 20, 2006 Oct 2, 2008 David Norris Kenwright Apparatus and Method for Proximity-Responsive Display Materials
US20090017791 * Sep 25, 2008 Jan 15, 2009 Bruno Gros Interactive communication device
US20090101712 * Aug 22, 2008 Apr 23, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Rfid promotional compliance
US20090224891 * May 20, 2009 Sep 10, 2009 At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. Intelligent RFID Information Management System
US20100161402 * Dec 23, 2008 Jun 24, 2010 Embarq Holdings Company, Llc System and method for marketing a wireless network
US20110068906 * Dec 11, 2009 Mar 24, 2011 Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for managing configurable monitoring devices
US20110068921 * Dec 1, 2009 Mar 24, 2011 Checkpoint Systems, Inc. configurable monitoring device
US20110175732 * Jul 15, 2008 Jul 21, 2011 Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Power management system for electronic shelf labels and the like
US20130311252 * Nov 2, 2012 Nov 21, 2013 Zone24X7 Inc. Electronic display sign and merchanise pairing
US20140253452 * Mar 8, 2013 Sep 11, 2014 International Business Machines Corporation Wireless keyboard
WO2009029596A2 * Aug 25, 2008 Mar 5, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Rfid promotional compliance
WO2009029596A3 * Aug 25, 2008 Dec 30, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Rfid promotional compliance
U.S. Classification 235/382, 705/5, 705/20, 235/384, 235/451, 235/383
International Classification G06Q20/20, G06Q10/02, G06Q30/02, G06Q50/00, G06K5/00
Cooperative Classification G06Q30/0272, G06Q30/02, G06Q20/202, G06Q10/02, G06Q20/201
European Classification G06Q30/02, G06Q10/02, G06Q30/0272, G06Q20/201, G06Q20/202
Owner name: GOLIATH SOLUTIONS, LLC., ILLINOIS
Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:GOLIATH LLC;REEL/FRAME:015358/0951
Owner name: GOLIATH LLC, ILLINOIS
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:OVERHULTZ, MR. GARY L.;MEAD, MR. ROBERT W.;REEL/FRAME:015358/0001;SIGNING DATES FROM 20020603 TO 20020604
Owner name: A.W. PRINTING INTERNATIONAL, INC., NEW JERSEY
Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:GOLIATH SOLUTIONS, LLC;REEL/FRAME:017858/0802
Owner name: VOGEN FUNDING, L.P., ILLINOIS
Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:GOLIATH SOLUTIONS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;REEL/FRAME:018194/0885
Owner name: CORDJIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, DELAWARE
Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:GOLIATH SOLUTIONS LLC;REEL/FRAME:019649/0803
Owner name: CORDJIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, DELAWARE
Free format text: SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.;VOGEN FUNDING, L.P.;REEL/FRAME:019658/0619
Owner name: TRINITY CAPITAL INVESTMENT, LLC, ARIZONA
Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:GOLIATH SOLUTIONS, LLC;REEL/FRAME:021901/0698
Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CORDJIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC;REEL/FRAME:031245/0371
Owner name: GOLIATH SOLUTIONS, LLC, DELAWARE
Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNORS:CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.;AW PRINTING INC.;REEL/FRAME:031245/0406