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CN100433114C - Advertising compliance monitoring system - Google Patents
CN100433114C
CN100433114C CNB028274229A CN02827422A CN100433114C CN 100433114 C CN100433114 C CN 100433114C CN B028274229 A CNB028274229 A CN B028274229A CN 02827422 A CN02827422 A CN 02827422A CN 100433114 C CN100433114 C CN 100433114C
CNB028274229A
CN1628335A (en
加里·L·奥韦哈特兹
罗伯特·W·米德
戈利亚斯公司
2001-11-21 Priority to US60/332,149 priority
2002-05-30 Priority to US10/158,416 priority
2002-11-20 Application filed by 戈利亚斯公司 filed Critical 戈利亚斯公司
2005-06-15 Publication of CN1628335A publication Critical patent/CN1628335A/en
2008-11-12 Publication of CN100433114C publication Critical patent/CN100433114C/en
提供了一种广告履行监控系统，该系统包括附属于标牌(46)或者行销材料或者购物者ID卡的标签(10)，所述标签定期与读取器(12)通信。 Providing an advertising monitoring fulfillment system comprises attached to the label (46) or marketing material or shopper card ID tag (10), the tag and the reader periodically (12) communication. 所述标签包括用于存储标签数据的存储器、发送器(36)和接收器(34)。 The tag comprises a memory, storing tag data transmitter (36) and a receiver (34). 所述标签使用睡眠模式来节省功率。 The tag sleep modes to conserve power. 所述标签响应询问信号或者定期自动向读取器(12)发送标签数据。 The tag responds to interrogation signals periodically or automatically sending the tag data to the reader (12). 所述标签数据包括用于标识与特定标牌相关联的标签的标识号、价格、行销材料或者购物者、状态数据(例如递送、显示)以及时间和日期信息。 Said tag data includes a tag identification number identifies a particular tag associated price, marketing material, or shoppers, status data (e.g., delivery, display) and the time and date information. 这种数据由中心服务器(16)处理以便确定对特定广告计划的履行合和/或曝露。 This data (16) are processed by the central server in order to determine to execute the contract and / or exposure to specific advertising programs.
广告执行监控系统和方法 Ads perform monitoring system and method
此申请要求了于2001年11月21日提交的、序号为60/332,149 的美国临时申请的优先权，该篇申请指定给本申请的受让人。 This application claims the 2001 November 21 submitted priority to US Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 332,149, which is assigned to the assignee of the present application papers filed. 申请人要求了此临时申请的优先权，使得此申请的实际申请日期为2001年11月21曰。 The applicant requested the provisional application of this priority, making the effective filing date of this application is November 21, 2001 said.
本发明涉及一种用于监控履行购销点（POP)广告计划的系统和方法，所述购销点广告计划显示一个或多个广告标牌或者行销材料， 具体而言，本发明涉及用于监控并且曝露在加油站、便利店、食品商店、成批交易商店（mass merchandising outlets)、药房、特定零售商店（例如，宠物商店、唱片商店、书店）、消费电子仪器商店等等地方显示的广告标牌或者行销材料的系统和方法。 The present invention relates to a system and method for monitoring fulfillment purchasing point (POP) advertising program, the program displays a buying and selling point of advertising or marketing material, or a plurality of advertising signs, particularly, the present invention relates to monitoring and exposure at gas stations, convenience stores, food stores, shops batch transaction (mass merchandising outlets), a pharmacy, a particular retail store (for example, pet stores, record stores, bookstores), consumer electronic equipment stores, and local marketing or advertising signs displayed system and method for material.
对零售商履行广告计划进行监控是非常需要的。 For retailers to monitor the performance of advertising program is very much needed. 没有显示出来的广告对于公司来说没有任何价值。 Not showing up ads no value for the company. 然而，很难以及时的方式检测到广告计划没有被履行。 However, it is difficult to detect when and how advertising program has not been fulfilled.
过去，收集有关零售商店是否履行广告计划的信息的主要方式依赖于现场调査。 The main way in the past, to collect information about the retail store's compliance with advertising programs depends on the on-site investigation. 这种调査通常由厂商销售代表、商店递送人员或者独立的调査公司来执行。 Such surveys are usually sold by the manufacturer's representatives, store delivery personnel or an independent research firm to perform. 然而，现场调查通常费用浩大、不完善并且不合时宜。 However, the on-site investigation is usually expensive, incomplete and outdated.
与现场调查相关的直接费用是相当大的。 Direct costs associated with on-site investigations is considerable. 独立的调查公司对于行程时间以及数据收集/制表方面的费用的开价是很高的。 An independent research firm for the cost of travel time, and data collection / tabulation of the asking price is high. 因此，信息一般只是对于特定广告计划对象的成千上万个商店获得的采样或者子集才是可用的。 Therefore, the information is generally only available to a subset of samples or thousands of store-specific advertising program objects obtained.
为了省钱， 一些公司要求递送人员和/或销售代表在他们因其他原因位于零售店时汇集履行信息。 To save money, some firms require the delivery person and / or sales representative collection of information in the performance of their retail stores located for other reasons. 将这些人员从执行他们的日常任务(诸如补充库存或者销售）中分离出来的成本是巨大的。 These personnel from carrying out their daily tasks (such as additional inventory or sales) Cost isolated is enormous. 此外，这些人员具有很少的执行训练或者质量保证技术来确保报告的一致性或者精确度。 In addition, the implementation of these people have little training or quality assurance techniques to ensure compliance report or accuracy. 另外，这种视察没有足够的频率来精确地确定特定广告计划的履行何时开始或者结束。 In addition, the frequency of such inspections is not enough to accurately determine when to start or end to fulfill specific advertising programs.
此外，履行调查报告（由专家或者公司人员做出的）通常落后于调査日期。 In addition, the performance of the investigation report (by an expert or company personnel made) usually behind the survey date. 这种延迟阻碍了对不履行商店的及时纠正。 This delay hinders the timely correction of non-performance of the store. 具体来讲，如果将广告计划设计成运行两个星期，那么重要的是在所述计划应该启动的那天之内知道哪个零售场所没有执行，以便以及时的方式使该场 Specifically, if the advertising program designed to run two weeks, then it is important to know which retail establishments is not performed within the day of the plan should be initiated in order in a timely manner so that the field
所执行广告计划。 The advertising program execution. 在48小时内视察所有广告场所需要的工作人员和费用是过高的。 Inspect all the required advertising venue staff within 48 hours and costs are too high. 因此，对场所的子集的调查或者视察是监控履行的唯一实用的方式。 Therefore, investigation or inspection subset of the place is the only practical way to monitor the fulfillment of. 然而，由于上述原因，调査仅仅对于一般的或者战略的结论是足够的，而不能依照及时的方式改善POP履行策略。 However, due to the above reasons, the investigation is just enough for the average or strategic conclusions, and not in accordance with the strategy to improve the performance of POP timely manner. 对场所子集的视察没有产生足够的完全履行广告目标的信息。 Inspections of places subset did not produce enough information to completely fulfill your goals.
诸如石油公司和消费品包装成品公司之类的公司花费数百万元来运行给定的POP计划。 Class, such as oil companies and consumer packaged goods companies spend millions of dollars of the company to run a given POP program. 零售性能极大地改变了。 Retail performance greatly changed. 然而，对于拟定参加的零售场所来说，有50%以上没有履行，这种情况是很常见的。 However, to participate in the development of retail space, there are more than 50% did not fulfill, this situation is very common. 本发明提供了一种高效的系统，通过利用每个广告标牌或者行销材料上的标签（例如，无线RFID标签）来快速标识每个不履行场所。 The present invention provides an efficient system by using each of advertising signs or tag (e.g., a wireless RFID tag) on ​​each marketing material quickly identify non-performance properties. 所述系统还向公司提供以下信息，即：何时运行POP计划、什么广告被示出和没有被示出以及何时生成新的标牌并且将其送往零售商店处。 The system also provides the following information to the company, namely: when to run the POP program, what ads are shown and not shown and when to generate new signage and sent to retail stores at. 除标牌图样之外，所述系统还可以监控其他商销售条件，诸如陈列架或者货柜的存在或者缺少，宣传硬件的存在，或者在一定条件下待售的特定物品的存在。 In addition to the pattern plate, the system may also monitor conditions of other commercial sale, such as a display rack, or the presence or lack of containers, promote the presence of hardware or the presence of a particular item for sale under certain conditions. 它还可以监控并且报告与特定标牌或者行销材料有关的特殊价格。 It also monitors and reports of special prices and special signage or marketing materials related to. 所述系统还可以监控并且报告特定购物者对正由系统监控的行销材料的曝露。 The system can also monitor and report exposure to specific shoppers being monitored by the system of marketing materials. 所述系统将因此允许公司在广告计划期间监控并且改善履行问题，这将改善总体履行并且提高广告计划的效力。 The system will therefore allow companies to monitor and improve advertising program during a question of implementation, which will improve the overall performance of and improve the effectiveness of advertising programs. 它还允许基于费用的行销计划以更高的精确度、可靠性以及可验证性来履行，所述计划是依据特定时间出现的特定零售条件而定。 It also allows cost-based marketing plan with greater accuracy, reliability and verifiability to fulfill the plan is based on a particular retail conditions specific time appear may be. 此外，它允许监控并且分析特定购物者在商店内交易流程。 In addition, it allows you to monitor and analyze the transaction process specific shopper in the store. 另外，所述系统将允许随后的行销计划，诸如赠券或者直接邮寄根据购物者的兴趣、购物方式而定或者为其量身定做，或者优先呈现行销材料。 In addition, the system will allow subsequent marketing programs, such as coupons or direct mail or may be tailored or marketing material presented in accordance with priority interest shoppers, shopping.
因此，提供一种以及时并且成本效益的方式来提供履行监控的广告或者行销材料履行监控系统是合乎需要的。 Therefore, as well as to provide a time and cost-effective way to provide monitoring fulfillment of advertising material or marketing fulfillment monitoring system is desirable.
提供一种使确定履行变得简单的广告履行监控系统也是合乎需要的。 Provide an easier to determine the performance of ad fulfillment monitoring system is also desirable.
提供一种用于使用节省电池电量的有源标签的无线履行监控系统是合乎需要的。 Wireless for using active tags to save battery power the fulfillment monitoring system is desirable.
此外，还需要提供一种无线履行监控系统，用于使用无源标签来确定所选择的行销材料的具体位置（窄范围内）和/或所选择的行销材料的版本。 Further, desirable to provide a wireless monitoring system to perform, using a passive tag to determine the specific location of the selected marketing material (narrow range) and / or a version of the selected marketing material.
此外，还需要提供一种无线履行监控系统，用于使用接触技术(诸 Further, desirable to provide a wireless monitoring system to perform, using a contact technique (s
如EEPROM、光学、切口（notch)或者磁性油墨）来确定所选行销材料的具体位置（非常窄的范围内）和/或版本。 The EEPROM, optical notch (Notch) or magnetic ink) to determine the specific location of the selected marketing material (within a very narrow range) and / or version.
希望提供一种履行监控系统，用于使用小的并且明亮的无源标签，使其更容易地固定到广告标牌上。 Fulfillment desirable to provide a monitoring system for use in small and bright passive tags to make it easier to fix the advertising signs.
此外还希望为了便于零售场所进行安装，利用无线技术从标牌位置向位于单个零售场所的中心集合点发送数据。 Also desirable for convenience of installing a retail location, using wireless technology to send data from the central assembly point sign locations in a single retail location.
此外还希望在读取器上提供一种开关，用于在不同功率节省模式之间切换标签，所述模式诸如OFF、睡眠模式或者连续监控模式。 Also it is desirable to provide the reader on a switch for switching between different labels power save mode, such as the OFF mode, the sleep mode or continuous monitoring mode. .希望从每个零售场所向中心存储器/处理位置发送数据，以便报告个体以及总体零售商对特定和总体行销计划的执行和消费者曝露。 We hope to send data to the central memory / processing position from each retail location, to report on specific individuals as well as retailers and the general overall marketing plan implementation and consumer exposure.
由此，需要存在一种广告履行监控系统，用于通过提供与特定标牌相关联的标签来提供多功能性和灵活性，所述标签用于向外部读取器传递标签数据。 Accordingly, a need exists to perform an advertising monitoring system for providing versatility and flexibility by providing a tag associated with a particular tag, the tag for tag data is transmitted to the external reader. 本发明提供了一种方式来快速并且确定地标识每个标签，确定每个标牌的状态（例如，递送、显示），监控行销计划的履行，监控对行销计划的消费者曝露，并且分析涉及广告标牌、行销材料、价格信息、行销计划机制以及支持硬件的显示和曝露的标签数据。 The present invention provides a way to quickly determine and identify each label, determine the status of each tag (for example, delivery, display), monitor the performance of the marketing plan, marketing plan monitoring of consumer exposure, and analysis involving advertising signs, marketing materials, pricing information, marketing planning mechanisms and supporting hardware and display tag data exposure.
本发明通过提供用于监控广告计划的履行的系统来克服现有技术的缺点。 The present invention provides a system for monitoring the performance of the advertising program to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. 在一个实施例中，所述系统包括与标牌或者购物者识别卡相关联的标签，用于定期与读取器进行通信。 In one embodiment, the system comprises, for periodically communicating with the reader and the tag or the tag cart identification card associated. 在一个实施例中，所述标签包括有源标签、无源标签或者接触标签。 In one embodiment, the label comprises an active tag, a passive tag or contact tag. 有源和无源标签均包括用于存储标签数据的存储器、发送器和接收器。 Active and passive tag comprises a memory, the transmitter and receiver store tag data. 在有源标签的实施例中，所述标签使用睡眠模式来节省功率。 In an embodiment of active tags, the tag sleep modes to conserve power. 所述标签响应询问信号或者定期自动地，向读取器发送标签数据。 The tag responds to interrogation signals automatically or periodically transmits tag data to the reader. 所述标签数据包括以下任意的数据或者所有数据：用于标识与具体标牌和/或行销材料相关联的标签的标识号，场所为止数据（例如，行销材料在哪一个零售场所和/ 或零售场所内的位置应该被显示），和时间及日期信息。 Said tag data includes the following data or all of any of the data: for identifying a particular label and / or tag identification number associated marketing material, place until the data (e.g., a material in which a retail marketing place and / or retail establishments location within should be displayed), and time and date information. 这种数据由中心服务器处理以便确定特定广告计划的履行。 This data is processed by the central server to determine the performance of a particular advertising program.
在一个实施例中，与零售场所的给定位置相关联的读取器与一个或多个标签通信，以便检测它们的存在并且获得它们的标签数据。 In one embodiment, the retail establishments to the reader a given location associated to communicate with one or more tags to detect their presence and their labels and the obtained data. 集线器与每个读取器通信并且为位于给定零售场所的所有读取器存储标签数据。 A communication hub and each of the reader and the tag data is stored for all readers located at a given retail location. 所述集线器与中心服务器通信以便传达以下信息，诸如显示出来的标牌图样、特征价格、行销材料和/或对在该场所的行销材料的购物者曝露。 The server communicates with the central hub in order to convey information such as signs displayed pattern, wherein the price, marketing materials and / or exposed to the shopper in place of the marketing material. 中心服务器存储并且分析来自于所有场所的标签数据，以便确定每个零售商店是否履行具体的广告计划（例如，确定在计划指定的时间和位置是否正在显示每个标牌）。 Central server to store and analyze data from all sites tag in order to determine whether the performance of each retail store specific advertising program (for example, to determine whether the plan specifies the time and location of each sign being displayed). 所述中心服务器还可以报告哪些购物者识别卡已经接近给定的读取器。 The central server further cart identification card which may be reported is close to the given reader.
当结合以下对本发明的详细说明时，本发明的这些及其他特征将更加显而易见，其中相同的数字表示相同的元件，其中： ' When the following detailed description in conjunction with the present invention, these and other features of the present invention will become more apparent, wherein like numerals denote like elements, wherein: '
图1示出了广告履行监控系统的一个实施例，包括具有附属于其上的标签的标牌，以及支撑所述标牌并且具有附属于其的读取器的标牌硬件。 FIG 1 illustrates an embodiment of the monitoring system to perform the advertisement, the label comprising a label having attached thereto, and the supporting plate and having attached thereto a hardware label reader.
图2显示了依照本发明一个实施例的串行EEPROM接触标签。 Figure 2 shows a serial EEPROM contact tag according to embodiments of the present invention. 图3显示了依照本发明一个实施例的包括线圈天线的无源RFID 标签。 Figure 3 shows a passive RFID tag includes a coil antenna in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
图4示出了广告履行监控系统的一个实施例，该系统包括标签、 读取器、集线器以及中心服务器。 FIG 4 illustrates an embodiment of the monitoring system to perform advertisement, the system includes a tag, a reader, and a central hub server.
图5显示了依照本发明一个实施例的包括单极天线的有源RFID 标签。 Figure 5 shows the active RFID tag includes a monopole antenna according to embodiments of the present invention.
图6显示了依照本发明一个实施例的包括偶极天线的RFID标签。 Figure 6 shows the RFID tag includes a dipole antenna in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
图7示出了广告履行监控系统的一个实施例，该系统包括标签、 读取器以及天线、集线器以及中心服务器。 FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of the monitoring system to perform advertisement, the system includes a tag, a reader and an antenna, a hub and a center server. 图8示出了本发明的价格报告实施例。 FIG 8 shows a price embodiment of the invention the present report.
图9示出了本发明的消费者曝露监控实施例，所述系统包括广告标牌、读取器、带有嵌入标签的顾客卡以及显示装置。 Figure 9 shows a monitoring consumer exposure to embodiments of the present invention embodiment, the system includes an advertisement signs, reader, customer cards with embedded tag and a display device.
图IO示出了手持或者永久性（固定）读取器，包括用于在不同功率节省模式之间切换所述标签的开关。 FIG IO shows a hand-held or permanently (fixed) reader, comprising a power save mode between different switch the tag. 发明的详细说明 Detailed Description of the Invention
所要求保护的系统确定特定标牌是否实际上正被显示，以便能以成本有效的方式来实现所述标牌的广告利益。 The claimed system determines whether a particular label is actually being displayed, so in a cost effective manner to achieve the benefits of the advertising signs. 如在此使用的，将"标牌"定义为包括行销材料、陈列品、价格信息、赠券自动售货机、标牌图样、陈列架、楼层或者柜台席、包装物、宣传硬件、购物者识别卡和/或在一定条件下的待售物品（例如，季节性促进、产品或者陈列品）。 As used herein, the "sign" is defined to include marketing materials, displays, price information, coupon vending machines, signs pattern, display rack, floor or counter seats, packaging, promotional hardware, shopper identification card and / or under certain conditions, articles for sale (e.g., seasonal promotion, products or exhibits).
参见图l，所述系统包括与特定标牌46相关联的标签10，以及用于确定标牌46是否实际上正被显示的标签读取器12。 Referring to FIG. L, the system comprising 10, 46 and for determining whether the sign is actually being displayed tag reader and the tag 46 associated with a particular tag 12. 通常将读取器12安装在标牌硬件48上。 The reader 12 is typically mounted on the plate 48 hardware. 存在几种类型的标签10。 Several types of tag 10 is present. 有源RFID标签50允许一个读取器12确定在特定定义的区域内（例如，在零售商店的房产中）是否所有的标牌都正被显示；无源RFID标签100要求每个标牌/标签组合一个读取器12;而接触标签1000响应来自于读取器12的询问信号来发送所存储的数据，其中所述读取器12直接接触所述标签1000。 50 allows the active RFID tag reader 12 determines a region within a certain defined (e.g., in the retail store's property) whether all the tags are being displayed; passive RFID tag 100 requires each tag / label assembly a 1000 contact tag data to the read response from the interrogation signal 12 to transmit the stored, wherein said direct contact with the tag reader 12 1000; reader 12.
一些广告计划要求将广告材料安置在一般的范围内（例如，仅仅需要在百货商店或者商店的走廊中设置显示器）。 Some advertisers plan calls for the placement of advertising material in the general range (for example, only need to set up the display in a department store or shop in the corridor). 包含电池以便允许它们的数据内容经由长距离（例如，几米）被发送的有源RFID标签可用于监控这种广告计划的履行。 It includes a battery so as to allow their data content via a long distance (e.g., several meters) is sent by an active RFID tag can be used to monitor the fulfillment of such advertising program.
一些广告计划要求将广告材料安置在特定场所（例如，附属于产品陈列的标牌或者在接近现金出纳机的付账柜台上的广告）的确定半径（例如，几英寸）之内。 Within some advertising plan calls for the placement of advertising material in a particular place (for example, attached to a product display or advertising signs near the cash register on the counter to pay the bill) to determine the radius (for example, a few inches). 无源RFID标签可用于监控这种广告计划 Passive RFID tags can be used to monitor such advertising program
的履行。 Fulfillment.
一些广告计划要求将广告材料安置在非常精密的位置处（例如， 特定标牌必须处于特定的夹持器48中）。 Some advertising program requires the advertising material is disposed at a very precise location (e.g., specific signs must be in a specific holder 48). 接触标签可用于监控这种广告计划的履行。 Contact tag can be used to monitor the fulfillment of this advertising program. 在一个实施例中，接触标签包括串行电子可擦可编程只读存储器（串行EEPROM)芯片，用于存储标签数据。 In one embodiment, the contact tab comprises a serial electrically erasable programmable read only memory (Serial EEPROM) chips, for storing tag data. 存在几种类型的串行EEPROM芯片，但是大多数的芯片包括两三个触点（即2线或者3线接口）。 There are several types of serial EEPROM chip, but most chip includes two three contacts (i.e. 2 or 3-wire interface). 通常，所述3线设备具有三条数据传送线以及附加线。 Typically, the device 3 has a three wire data transfer lines, and additional line. 所述3线接口包括串行外围接口（SPI)以及微线(Microwire)， 其是国家半导体（National Semiconductor)的注册商标。 The 3-wire interface includes a serial peripheral interface (SPI) and a micro-wire (Microwire), which is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor (National Semiconductor) a. 被称作I2C 或者IIC的2线设备仅仅具有二条线。 IIC or I2C is called a 2-wire device has only two lines. I2C是菲利普的注册商标。 I2C is a registered trademark of Philips. 图2举例说明了2线串行EEPROM芯片（接触标签）1000的一个实施例。 Figure 2 illustrates a 2-wire serial EEPROM chip (contact tag) a 1000 embodiment. 所述接触标签1000包括两个触点380以及EEPROM芯片400。 The contact tag 1000 includes two contacts 380 and 400 EEPROM chip. 在替换实施例中，触点380的数目可以减少到一个，或者增加到三个或更多。 Embodiment, the number of contacts 380 can be reduced to one or increased to three or more in alternative embodiments.
参见图4，标签10存储标识数据、状态数据以及时间和日期信息。 Referring to Figure 4, tag 10 stores identification data, status data, and time and date information. 通过读取这些数据，读取器12能向集线器14传达数据，集线器14可以确定标牌或者行销材料何时被首次显示，以及它将显示多久。 By reading these data, the reader 12 can communicate data to the hub 14, hub 14 can determine signs or marketing materials when it was first shown, and it will show how long. 集线器14可以向中心服务器16发送数据，中心服务器16允许广告客户验证其广告或者宣传材料是否实际上正被显示。 Hub 14 can send data to a central server 16, the central server 16 allows advertisers to verify its advertising or promotional material is actually being displayed.
在一个实施例中，在运送行销材料之前或者在零售商店，通过便携读取器来人工地启动标签10。 In one embodiment, prior to shipment or retail store marketing material, start tag 10 by the portable reader artificially. 在另一个实施例中，在运送行销材料以前，在工厂启动标签10。 In another embodiment, the marketing materials from previous deliveries, the label 10 starts at the factory.
在一个实施例中，所述标签是无源标签100，如图3所示。 In one embodiment, the tag is a passive tag 100, as shown in FIG.
无源标签依赖电感（磁）耦合或者电容耦合。 Passive tags rely on inductive (magnetic) coupling or capacitive coupling. 为了与无源标签100通信，读取器必须紧密地接近标签，以便允许标签和读取器之间的通信。 In order to communicate with a passive tag 100, the reader must be in close proximity to the tag, so as to allow communication between the tag and the reader. 无源标签不是自己供电的，它没有电池。 Passive tags are not self-powered, it does not have a battery. 通信是通过例如感应耦合读取器和标签来实现的。 For example, by inductive coupling communication reader and the tag to achieve. 这样允许读取器向标签提供信号，所述信号包括标签响应读取器并且发送其标签数据所需的功率。 This allows to provide a signal to the tag reader, the tag response signal includes a reader and its power required to transmit the tag data. 无源标签100通常小于有源标签10。 Passive tags typically less than 100 active tag 10. 无源标签通常由安装在标牌硬件48上的读取器12读取，参见图l。 Passive tags are typically read by the reader is mounted on the plate 48 of the hardware 12, see Fig. L. 当将标牌插入标牌硬件48中、或者接近读取器12时，读取器12可以检测包括无源标签的标牌46的存在，其中所述读取器12已经安装在预定的显示位置。 When the plate 48 is inserted into the hardware signs, or close to the reader 12, the reader 12 may detect the presence of tags include passive tags 46, wherein the reader 12 has been mounted at a predetermined display position. 如图3的实施例所示，所述无源标签100包括接收器34、发送器36、存储器38以及线圈天线40。 Embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the passive tag 100 includes receiver 34, transmitter 36, a memory 38 and a coil antenna 40.
有源标签允许设置在中央位置的读取器12读取与显示在零售商店的一个或多个标牌或者行销材料相关联的一个或多个标签。 Active tags allow a reader provided at the center position of the display 12 reads a retail store or one or more signs or marketing material associated with a plurality of labels. 为了节省有源标签中的功率，这些标签使用"睡眠"程序，其中标签仅仅周期地被"唤醒"至搜索模式，以便寻找来自于读取器的询问信号。 To save power in active tags, which tags using the "sleep" program, wherein the tag is only periodically "wake up" to a search mode to find the interrogation signal from the reader. 在检测到可能是询问信号的传输之后，标签完全被唤醒至询问模式，验证询问信号是否有效，并且例如通过向读取器12发送标签数据来响应有效的询问信号。 After detecting the transmission signal may be asked to tag inquiry mode wakeup completely verified interrogation signal is valid, for example in response to a valid interrogation signal transmitted by the reader 12 to the tag data. 标签还可以被编程以便周期地唤醒并且自发地发送其数据，而无需由读取器12询问。 Tags may also be programmed to wake up periodically and transmit its data autonomously, without the need for interrogation by the reader 12.
本发明提供了一种通过在标牌或者行销材料上附加RFID标签来确定广告计划的履行的装置，其中所述标牌或者行销材料将显示在零售商店的不同位置上。 The present invention provides a means to determine the advertising program performed by a tag attached to the RFID tag or marketing material, wherein said label or marketing material displayed at different positions on the retail stores. 所述系统可以与现存的客户服务呼叫中心一起使用，以便促进零售商履行购销点（POP)的广告计划。 The system can be used with existing customer service call centers, retailers fulfill in order to facilitate buying and selling advertising program points (POP) of. 所述系统还提供了一种高效的并且精确的方式来完成履行分析，其评定零售商履行每个POP广告计划的程度以及与给定的广告计划相关联的市场价值。 The system also provides an efficient and accurate way to perform complete analysis, the assessment of the degree of fulfillment of each retailer POP advertising program and given the market value of the advertising programs associated with it.
再次参见图4，本系统包括四个主要部件：标签IO、收发机（读取器）12、集线器14以及中心服务器16。 Referring again to FIG. 4, the present system comprises four main components: the IO tag, a transceiver (reader) 12, the hub 14 and the center server 16. 小标签10在生产的时候、 或者在递送至零售商店以前，被附加至标牌46。 10 small label production time, or before delivery to retail stores, it is attached to the plate 46. 如在此使用的，附加一词被定义为：安装、整体地形成、粘附、扣紧等等。 , An additional term as used herein is defined as: installation, integrally formed, adhering, fastening and the like. 所述标签将使每个标牌能依照以下信息被编码，所述信息涉及依照特定的POP 计划应该在何时以及何地显示标牌或者行销材料。 The tag will encode each tag, information can be directed to the sign should be displayed or marketing material when and where POP accordance with certain programs in accordance with the following information. 读取器12将周期地从读取器范围中的标签中读出数据。 The reader 12 will periodically read data from the reader range Tags. 作为选择，读取器可以根据用户（例如，履行检査员）的命令人工地读取所述标签。 Alternatively, the reader according to the user (e.g., perform inspector) command manually reading the tag. 在一个实施例中，读取器12与通常位于零售商店的集线器14通信。 In one embodiment, the communication reader 12 located in the retail store normal hub 14. 集线器14经由通信链路（例如，电话线）与中心服务器16相连。 Hub 14 is connected to the central server 16 via a communication link (e.g., telephone lines). 中心服务器16 将接收每个POP计划的详情，包括参加场所以及在每个场所的期望显示位置。 Central server 16 will receive the details of each POP program, including participation in the workplace and the desired display position for each place. 所中心服务器16还将从每个集线器上载数据用于履行分析。 The central server 16 from each hub will also be used to upload data to perform analysis.
当标牌或者行销材料到达它们的目的地时，与每个标牌相关联的标签IO可以被读取，并且由诸如读取器12的收发机登记为"己传送"。 When signs or marketing materials reach their destination, the tag can be read with each IO tag associated, and registered by the transceivers 12, such as a reader to "own transmission." 甚至在将它们拆包以前，收发机就可以读取标牌或者行销材料的存在。 Even before they are unpacked, the transceiver can read the label or the presence of marketing material. 标牌或者行销材料将保存在存储器中，直到开始行销计划。 Signage or marketing materials will be stored in memory until the beginning of the marketing plan. 在一个实施例中，集线器14包括用于宣布计划开始的显示器，并且指示零售商店将标牌或者行销材料安装在它们的各自位置。 In one embodiment, hub 14 includes a display announced plans to begin, and the sign indicates the retail store marketing material, or installed in their respective positions. 集线器14还接收并且翻译标签数据并且向读取器12提供命令信号。 Hub 14 also receives and translates the tag data and provides command signals to the reader 12.
读取器12可以位于标牌或者行销材料硬件48上（例如，框架）， 其中在该硬件48中设置有标牌或者行销材料。 The reader 12 may be positioned on a label or marketing material hardware 48 (e.g., a frame), wherein provided in the hardware 48 with tags or marketing material. 读取器将检测标牌的存在，并且寄存所述标牌或者行销材料46是"显示"的。 The reader will detect the presence of the label, and the label storage or marketing material 46 is "displayed". 在一个实施例中，每个标签IO具有大约七英尺的传输范围。 In one embodiment, each tag having a transmission range IO about seven feet. 由此，几个标牌或者行销材料可以由一个读取器在给定的零售场所被跟踪。 Thus, several signs or marketing material may be tracked by a reader at a given retail establishments. 可以密集显示标牌或者行销材料，例如在加油站克林德（crind)带、在泵的顶端上以及相邻几个泵的软管的"通话盒"（附着于油泵软管的小标牌）。 It can be densely display sign or marketing material, such as gas station Cleander (crind) with, on top of several adjacent pump and pump hose "Call box" (a small plate attached to the pump hose). 因为每个标牌46被唯一地标记，所以集中地位于泵处的单个读取器12能够寄存并且报告与该泵相关联的所有标牌图样或者宣传材料的状态。 Because each plate 46 is uniquely labeled, the centrally located single reader 12 at the pump can be registered and reported to the pump state sign pattern associated with all or promotional material. 此外，七英尺的间隙通常足够区别与一个泵相关联的标牌或者行销材料，以及相邻泵的标牌或者行销材料。 Further, a gap is usually sufficient to seven feet with a pump associated distinction signs or marketing material, and an adjacent plate of the pump or marketing material.
考虑到短的RFID传输范围，只将那些被拆包并且设置到显示硬件中的标牌或者行销材料将被登记为"已显示"。 Taking into account the short transmission range of the RFID, only those unpacked and provided to the display hardware signs or marketing material will be registered as "display." 重复的轮询（每24小时采取好几次读取）将建立给定的POP计划的连续的履行。 Repeat poll (taken every 24 hours several times read) will establish a POP plan given continuous fulfillment. 当单个读取器检测到用于不同位置的几个标牌或者行销材料存在（或者根本没有标牌）时，中心服务器16将确定所述标牌还没被接收，没有拆包，或者正存储在中央单元中而没有被显示。 When the reader detects a single or several signs marketing materials for different positions of the presence (or no label), the center server 16 determines that the label has not been received, no unpacking, or are stored in the central unit rather it not displayed. 此信息将允许客户 This information will allow customers to
服务代表（CSR)呼叫零售商店并且以及时的方式研究不履行情况。 Way service representative (CSR) and retail stores as well as call upon the study does not fulfill the conditions. 在一个实施例中，每个读取器12包括具有1,000英尺传输范围的小型RF发送器26。 In one embodiment, each reader 12 includes a small RF transmitter 26 having a transmission range of 1,000 feet. 每个读取器将存储来自于位于读取器范围内的所有标签的标签数据。 Each reader is located in the stored tag data from all tags within range of the reader. 每个读取器还将表明任何标签的不存在。 Each reader will also show any label does not exist. 集线器14将周期地轮询读取器以便上载标签数据。 Hub 14 periodically polls the reader to upload tag data. 读取器将通过从几个频率中选择无干扰的RP信道来与集线器14通信。 The reader will communicate without interference from several selected frequency channel RP 14 with the hub.
读取器可以永久地附着于显示硬件48并随其一起运输，或者可以在修理用零件市场（after-market)的基础上使永久安装成为可能。 The reader may be permanently attached to the display hardware 48 and transported along with it, or may be mounted on the permanent basis aftermarket repair (after-market) on becomes possible. 一定比例的标牌或者行销材料诸如冷冻装置静态吸附广告不需要显示硬件。 Or a certain percentage of label material such as marketing ads static adsorption refrigeration system hardware need not be displayed. 对于这些标牌来说，可以将具有粘合底布（adhesive backing) 的读取器12设置在标签10的短距离（例如，七英尺）内。 For these signs, it may be an adhesive backing (adhesive backing) of the reader (e.g., seven feet) within a short distance of the tag 10 of 12 is provided. 在一个实施例中，读取器12将是电池供电的，其避免对昂贵的或者恼人的不限的需要。 In one embodiment, the reader 12 will be battery-powered, which avoids expensive or of limited need annoying.
除每几个小时触发并且收集轮询信息之外，集线器14将充当存储装置，用于现在和在前对位于给定零售场所的每个显示位置进行读取。 In addition every few hours outside triggered and polling information was collected, the hub 14 will act as a storage means, and for now the front of each display at a given location read retail location. 在一个实施例中，在预定时间（例如，上午2点），集线器14 将测试市内电话线路的可用性，并且设置对中心服务器16的免费呼叫。 In one embodiment, a predetermined time (e.g., 2:00), the hub 14 will test the availability of local telephone lines, and provided free call to the center server 16. 一旦建立连接，服务器将接收标签数据，复位集线器寄存器，并且向集线器发送任意更新的计划信息。 Once the connection is established, the server will receive the tag data, the register reset hub, and the transmission schedule information of any updates to the hub.
所述中心服务器16将手记全零售场所的标签数据，并且报告在当前24小时周期内没有履行规定POP计划的所有位置。 Notes from the central server 16 will tag data full retail location, and the report does not fulfill all position requirements POP program in the current 24-hour period. 有关未履行的具体场所的详细信息将由呼叫中心获得，这些详细信息包括联系人 For more information about the specific place of unfulfilled by the call center to obtain these details include a contact
姓名以及电话号码。 Name and phone number. 客户服务代表将使用涉及不履行场所的所有可利用的信息，来确定是什么妨碍了POP的及时履行，并且试图改善不履行的情况。 Customer service representatives will use all available information relating to non-fulfillment place to determine what prevented the timely performance of POP, and trying to improve the situation of non-performance. 可以在任一特定时间监控并且报告几个不同的POP计划。 It can be monitored at any given time and report several different POP program. 在一个实施例中，可以将来自于系统的数据与销售点（POS)扫 In one embodiment, the system may be data from point of sale (POS) sweep
描器数据合成，以便评定特定计划的影响（或者商业上获得成功）， Trace data synthesis, in order to assess the impact of specific programs (or obtained commercially successful),
以及这种成功如何与广告履行相关。 And how this related to the successful implementation of advertising. 所述系统还可以用于将一个POP The system may also be used a POP
计划的有效性与另一个计划或者预定目标或标准相比较。 The effectiveness of the plan or another plan intended target or standard compared.
通常，经过一年的过程，在每个零售场所履行十多个POP计划。 Typically, after a year of course, fulfill more than a dozen retail locations in each POP program.
改善广告履行可以极大地提高生产/服务收入。 Improve the performance of advertising can greatly improve the production / service revenue.
另外，发起POP计划的公司通常因参与到这种计划中而向零售 In addition, the company plans to launch POP is usually due to participate in this program and to retail
商店提供支付，这种支付依据特定市场材料的显示而定。 Stores provide payment, such payments based on specific display marketing materials may be. 改善对特定 Improvement of specific
参与级别和日期的了解可以极大地改善POP计划的效果与效率。 Understand the level of participation and the date can greatly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the POP program.
本发明可以用于零售商店，包括：加油站、便利店、食品商店、 The present invention can be used in retail stores, including: gas stations, convenience stores, food stores,
成批交易商店、药房、特定零售商店（例如，宠物商店、唱片商店、 书店），消费电子品商店等等。 Bulk trading shops, a pharmacy, a particular retail store (for example, pet stores, record stores, bookstores), consumer electronics stores, and so on.
诸如RFID标签或接触标签的标签还可以由标牌和行销材料厂商使用，以便改善运输操作（例如通过跟踪运输、或者在运输之前验证行销材料的纸盒的内容）。 Tag such as an RFID tag or contact tag may also be used by the signs and marketing materials manufacturers, in order to improve the transport operation (e.g. transport, marketing or verify the contents of the carton material prior to transportation by tracking).
图4中举例说明的是广告履行监控系统的一个实施例的框图，其包括标签10、读取器12、集线器14和中心服务器16。 FIG 4 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment is to perform advertising monitoring system, which includes a tag 10, the reader 12, the hub 14 and central server 16. 在一个实施例中，所述标签是有源RFID标签50 (该标签是由电池自己供电的）。 In one embodiment, the tag 50 is an active RFID tag (which tags are self-powered by a battery). 在另一个实施例中，所述标签是无源RFID标签100 (该标签不是自己供电的，而是以电磁的方式接收来自于由读取器提供的外部信号的能量）。 In another embodiment, the tag is a passive RFID tag 100 (the tags are not self-powered, but electromagnetically receives energy from an external signal provided by the reader). 在有源标签的实施例中，所述有源标签50包括微处理器（具有存储器）30、接收器34、发送器36、电池42和天线18，如图5 所示。 In an embodiment of active tags, the active tag 50 includes a microprocessor (with memory) 30, receiver 34, transmitter 36, antenna 18 and battery 42, as shown in FIG. 信号经由天线18从标签50发送并且由其接收。 Transmitting and receiving signals therefrom through the antenna 18 from the tag 50. 如在此使用的， 微处理器被定义为任何处理器、微控制器或者定制IC，诸如FPGA、 ASIC等等。 As used herein, is defined as any processor, microprocessor, microcontroller, or custom the IC, such as an FPGA, ASIC and the like.
为了节省有源标签50中的电池电量，这些标签使用"睡眠"程序，其中所述标签仅仅周期性地被"唤醒"至搜索模式，以便寻找来自于读取器的询问信号。 In order to save battery power of an active tag 50, the tag using the "sleep" program, wherein the label is only periodically "wake up" to a search mode to find the interrogation signal from the reader. 在检测到传输可能是询问信号之后，所述标 After detecting the interrogation signal may be transmitted, the standard
签被完全唤醒至询问模式，验证所述询问信号是否有效，并且例如通过向读取器发送标签数据来响应有效的询问信号。 Note is fully awake mode to the interrogator, to verify that the interrogation signal is valid, for example in response to a valid interrogation signal by transmitting the tag data to the reader. 所述标签还可以被 The label may also be
编程以便周期地唤醒并且自发地发送其数据，而无需读取器询问。 Programmed to wake up periodically and transmit its data autonomously, without reading the interrogation.
标签10可以被附加到与给定的行销计划相关联的信号或者行销 10 can be attached to the label associated with a given signal associated marketing plan or marketing
材料上。 On the material. 在一个实施例中，标签10在生成标牌或者行销材料时、或 In one embodiment, the label or tag 10 in generating marketing material, or
者在将标牌或者行销材料递送至零售商店以前，被附加到待显示的广告标牌或者行销材料上。 Who in the signage or marketing materials delivered to the retail store before being attached to the advertising signs or marketing materials to be displayed. 所述标签包括内部时钟以及存储器。 The tag includes an internal clock and a memory. 所述标 The subscript
签存储：标签数据，其包括标识号以及该标签合适被递送及被显示， 以及涉及根据给定的广告计划，应在何时及何地显示与所述标签相关联的标牌或者行销材料的广告信息。 Storing sign: tag data including the tag identification numbers, and suitable to be delivered and displayed, and advertising signs or marketing material associated with the tag associated with the advertisement relates to a given program, to be displayed when and where information.
读取器12将周期地从读取器12的范围内的标签中读取标签数据。 The reader 12 will periodically read the tag data from the tag reader 12 within a range of. 作为选择，读取器12可以根据用户（例如，履行检查员）的命令人工地从所述标签中读取标签数据。 Alternatively command, the reader 12 according to a user (e.g., perform inspector) is manually read the tag data from the tag. 一旦读取器12接收到标签数据，就将它存储在存储器中。 Once the tag reader 12 receives the data, it will be stored in the memory. 读取器12经由通信链路20与集线器14通信。 Reader 12 via communication link 20 with the hub 14. 所述集线器与读取器12物理地远离，并且通常将其设置在零售商店。 The hub 12 and the reader is physically remote from, and generally provided in retail stores. 集线器14经由通信链路（例如，电话线）与中心服务器通信。 Hub 14 communicates with the central server via a communication link (e.g., telephone lines). 所述中心服务器16物理上与集线器14远离，并且通常将其设置在距离所述集线器几百或几千英里远的位置。 The central server 16 physically remote from the hub 14, and will generally be provided in the hundreds or thousands of miles away from the hub position. 所述中心服务器16 接收每个广告计划的详情，包括参加场所以及在每个场所期望的显示位置的列表。 The central server 16 receives the details of each advertising program, including a list of sites and participate in the display position of each location desired. 中心服务器16将周期地从每个集线器上载标签数据， 并且完成对于每个广告或者POP计划的履行分析。 Central server 16 will periodically upload data from the label on each hub, and completed for each ad or POP program to perform the analysis.
将读取器12设计成能交互地与标签10进行操作。 The reader 12 is designed to operate interactively with the tag 10. 读取器12可以是手持单元或者固定安装的单元。 The reader unit 12 may be fixedly mounted or hand-held unit. 通常，将读取器12附加到标牌图样硬件48上。 Typically, the reader 12 attached to the pattern plate 48 hardware. 读取器12将周期地发送命令信号以便询问读取器范围内的任何标签。 The reading cycle is 12 transmits a command signal to any tag within the interrogation range of the reader. 当在标牌图样硬件48中显示标牌46时，在下一个命令信号发送之后、读取器12将检测与所述标牌相关联的标签10。 After the plate 46 when the display hardware in the pattern plate 48, the next command signal, the reader 12 to detect the label associated with the tag 10. 响应于所述命令信号，标签10将发送其标签标识号、任何状态数据(例如，已递送、已显示），以及对应于所述状态的时间和日期。 In response to a state corresponding to the time and date of the command signal, the tag 10 transmits its tag identification number, and any status data (e.g., has been delivered, has been shown), and. 例 example
如，如果标牌在2002年1月25日、在下午6:30是"已显示"，那么所述标签将发送：状态-已显示、时间-下午6:30、日期-2002年l 月25日。 For example, if the label in 2002, January 25, at 6:30 pm is "have shown", then the tag will send: status - have shown that time - 6:30 pm, date - March 25 in 2002 l . 此标签数据将由读取器12存储。 This tag data memory 12 by the reader. 作为选择，标签10无须存储状态数据。 Without selecting a storage state, the data tag 10. 集线器14可以确定给定的读取器12何时首次报告标签10的存在。 Hub 14 may determine whether a given initial report the reader 12 when the tag 10 is present. 可选择的是，集线器14无须存储所述状态数据。 Alternatively, the hub 14 need not store the status data. 中心服务器16可以确定给定的读取器12何时首次报告标签10的存在。 The central server 16 can determine whether a given initial report the reader 12 when the tag 10 is present.
图IO举例说明了手持或者永久性（固定）读取器12的一个实施例，所述读取器12包括开关44，用于在不同功率节省模式之间切换标签10，诸如OFF (例如，不监控）、睡眠模式（例如，POP履行监控）、或者连续监控模式（例如，消费者显露监控）。 FIG IO illustrates a hand-held or permanently (fixed) reader 12 one embodiment, the reader 12 includes a switch 44 for switching between different tag 10 power save mode, such as OFF (e.g., not monitoring), sleep mode (eg, POP perform monitoring), or continuous monitoring mode (for example, consumers revealed monitor). 读取器12 还包括天线22、接收器24以及发送器26。 The reader 12 also includes an antenna 22, a receiver 24 and a transmitter 26. 将天线22配置为接收来自于标签天线18的信号并向其发送信号。 The antenna 22 is configured to send and receive signals 18 from the tag antenna. 读取器12经由通信信道与每个标签10交互。 12 10 interact via a communication channel with each tag reader. 同样，读取器12经由另一个通信信道与集线器14和/或中心服务器16交互。 Likewise, the reader 12 via 14 and / or another communication channel with the central hub server 16 interaction. 所述通信信道可以包括以太网链路、互联网链路、有线链路、无线链路、微波链路、卫星链路、光链路、电缆链路、RF链路、LAN链路或者其他通信链路。 The communication channel may include an Ethernet link, Internet link, a wired link, wireless link, microwave link, satellite link, optical link, cable links, RF links, LAN link, or other communication link road.
从单个标签10处获得的标签数据可以通过读取器12上载至集线器14而后上载至中心服务器16，中心服务器16可以包括所有标签数据的数据库。 Obtained from the single labels 10 on the label data can be uploaded to the hub 12 by the reader 14 is then uploaded to the central server 16. The central server 16 may comprise a database of all label data. 然后分析此数据以确定哪个零售商店没有履行特定的广告计划。 This data is then analyzed to determine which retail store does not fulfill certain advertising program.
在一个实施例中，标签天线18是单极天线18A，如图5所示。 In one embodiment, the tag antenna 18 is a monopole antenna. 18A, as shown in FIG. 所述单极天线18A是可调谐天线，用于实现与偶极结构相同的RF信号能力，但是在尺寸上比较小。 The monopole antenna 18A is a tunable antenna, the dipole configuration to achieve the same RF signal capability, but relatively small in size. 由此，单极天线18A能够制造具有更小质量的更小的标签。 Thus, a monopole antenna 18A can be manufactured less label has a smaller mass. 在一个实施例中，天线18A由标准总线布线组成。 In one embodiment, the antenna bus line 18A by a standard composition. 图6举例说明了作为偶极天线18B的标签天线18，其具有以偶极方式延伸的支臂，并且与标签10的电子器件相连。 Figure 6 illustrates a dipole antenna as the tag antenna 18 18B having the dipole arms to extend and is connected to the electronic device 10 of the label. 在一个实施例中，将天线18以及标签电子器件封装在环氧树脂中，诸如Stycast⑧， 然后附加到标牌46上，如图1所示。 In one embodiment, the tag antenna 18 and the electronics package in the epoxy resin, such as Stycast⑧, and then attached to the plate 46, as shown in FIG.
图7举例说明了广告履行监控系统的一个实施例，包括便携式或者手持读取器12H，尤其在制成标牌后、在将其运输之前或者在零售商店接收到其之后，用于最初编程标签10。 FIG 7 illustrates a monitoring system to perform advertisement embodiment, includes a portable or hand-held reader 12H, especially in the label is made, prior to its transportation to the retail store or after it is received, the tag 10 for initially programming . 在一个实施例中，标签10还可以被重新编程，以便可以在将要使用的不同标牌上重新安装待清除的标牌上的标签。 In one embodiment, the tag 10 may also be reprogrammed so that the label can be reinstalled on the label to be removed at different label to be used. 手持读取器12H通常是电池供电的，并且包括键区/键盘、触摸屏或者其他本领域已知的输入装置，用于用户交互和数据显示的LCD显示器，以及足够的存储器以便在将该数据上载至集线器14之前，保存来自于多个标签的标签数据。 12H is a handheld reader typically battery powered and include a keypad / keyboard, touch screen, or other input device known in the art, an LCD display for user interaction and data display, sufficient memory and to the data contained in the prior to the hub 14, to save the label data from a plurality of tags.
图7中还示出了多个固定的读取器12F，其中每一个均具有相关联的天线22。 FIG 7 also shows a plurality of fixed reader 12F, each of which has an associated antenna 22. 集线器14是经由通信信道20与读取器12H、 12F通信的独立部件。 14 is a hub 20 with the reader 12H, 12F separate component in communication via a communication channel. 集线器14经由通信信道32与中心服务器16通信。 14 communicate via a communication channel 32 to the central hub server 16. 如在此使用的，术语"通信信道"包括经由以太网链路、互联网链路、 有线链路、无线链路、微波链路、卫星链路、光链路、电缆链路、 RF链路、LAN链路、RS-232串行链路、电话线路或者其他通信链路进行通信。 As used herein, the term "communication channel" includes via an Ethernet link, Internet link, a wired link, wireless link, microwave link, satellite link, optical link, cable links, RF links, LAN links, RS-232 serial link, telephone line or other communication link to communicate.
如图7所示，来自于集线器14的数据被传送到中心服务器16。 7, the data is transmitted from the hub 14 to a central server 16. 在一个实施例中，来自于集线器14的信息穿过通信信道32发送到中心服务器16，所述通信信道32诸如互联网。 In one embodiment, the information from the hub 14 through the communications channel 32 transmitted to the center server 16, the communication channel 32 such as the Internet. 中心服务器16可以是个人计算机、网络服务器或者具有适当软件以运行和维护标签数据数据库的其他计算机。 Central server 16 may be a personal computer, network server or have the appropriate software to run and maintain a database of tag data to other computers. 中心服务器例如经由互联网被远程计算机访问。 For example, the central server to access remote computers via the Internet. 读取器12、集线器14以及中心服务器16例如可以是两个或更多独立单元、 一台划分为不同虚拟计算机的计算机，或者充当两个部件的一台虚拟机，其与充当第三部件的第二计算机或者处理器相连。 Reader 12, the hub 14 and the center server 16 may be, for example, two or more separate units, one computer partitioned into different virtual machine or a virtual machine acting as two members, which acts as a third member The second is connected to a computer or processor. 一些广告包含特征价格，其可以独立于与其相关联的标牌或者显示来改变。 Some price ad contains features that may be independent of signs or displays associated therewith is changed. 在这种情况下，除标牌和/或显示信息（诸如"已递送"、" In this case, in addition to sign and / or display information (such as "Delivered", "
已显示"等等）之外，标签10可用于报告这种特征价格信息。在一个 It has been shown, "etc.), the tab 10 may be used to report this feature price information. In one
实施例中，接触标签iooo用于监控特征价格中每个数字的值（例如， Embodiment, the contact tag iooo for monitoring characteristics of each numeral price (e.g.,
利用4或更多塑料活页或者螺旋式装订数字来读取$32.89，其中每一个均具有与之关联的接触标签1000)。 4 or more using a plastic binder or spiral binding to read digital $ 32.89, each of which has associated therewith a contact tag 1000). 单个读取器12用于监控所有数字，并且作为单个数据字段报告整个价格。 Single reader 12 is used to monitor all numbers, and the entire report as a single data field price. 可以被监控的特征价格的其他部分包括有关价格条件的品质信息（例如，"每包"、"每纸箱"、"2公升瓶子"、"每位顾客限购一个"或者"买一赠一"） 和/或作为特征的商标，诸如"Winston" 、 "Salem" 、 "Coke"或者"Bud Light"。 May be other portions of hedonic monitored comprises quality information on the price terms (e.g., "each package" "In cartons", "2-liter bottle," "each customer purchase a" or "buy one get one") and / or a trademark as a feature, such as "Winston", "Salem", "Coke" or "Bud Light".
图8中示出了用于价格报告的本发明的一个实施例。 FIG 8 shows the present invention for the price of one embodiment of a report. 在此实施例中，价格的每个数字包括接触标签1000。 Embodiment, each digital price tag 1000 includes a contact in this embodiment. 单个读取器12A- 12D被设置在数字夹持器上，使得每个标签1000 (在各个数字上设置的）与各个读取器12A-12D之一接触。 Single reader 12A- 12D are provided on the digital holder, such that each label 1000 (provided on the respective numbers) to the respective one of the reader contacts 12A-12D. 以这种方式，价格的每个数字由单个读取器12A-12D之一来监控。 In this way, the price of each digital monitored by one single reader 12A-12D. 在一个实施例中，除接触读取和存储电路之外，各个读取器12A-12D均包括电池以及数据管理模块。 In one embodiment, in addition to read and store the contact outside the circuit, the respective readers 12A-12D comprises a battery and a data management module. 单个读取器12A-12D的输出被送到单个组读取器12G中，所述单个组读取器12G与集线器14和/或中心服务器16通信。 Output single reader 12A-12D are sent to a single group 12G in the reader, the single / reader communication group 12G or the hub 14 and central server 16. 数据管理模块从标签中获得数据流，将该数据流转换为标准数据流，诸如RS-232 数据流，并且将标签数据传送至读取器12，所述读取器12将数据转继至集线器14和/或中心服务器16。 The data management module obtains from the tag data stream, the data stream is converted to a standard data stream, such as RS-232 data stream, and transmits the tag data to the reader 12, the reader 12 relaying data to the hub 14 and / or central server 16. 所述接触读取和存储电路允许每个读取器12A - 12D从各个接触标签1000中读取数据，并且存储所述数据。 The memory circuit allows reading and contacting each reader 12A - 12D to read data from the respective contact tag 1000, and stores the data.
在一个实施例中，每个读取器12具有相同后端（即，用于将特定数据流传送至集线器和/或中心服务器的发送接收机部件）以及几个可互换的前端（即，用于从不同类型的标签诸如无源、有源和接触标签中接收数据流的不同数据管理模块）。 In one embodiment, each reader 12 have the same rear end (i.e., for a particular data stream to the hub and / or the transmission receiver part of the central server) and the front end of several interchangeable (i.e., such as for different types of labels from a passive, active, and different contact tag data management module receives the data stream). 来自于不同类型的标签的 From different types of tags
数据流可能是不同的。 Data flow may be different. 因此，可互换的前端允许读取器12传送不同类型的标签。 Thus, the front end 12 allows the interchangeable communicate different types of tag readers. 发送给集线器和/或中心服务器的特定数据流可以是标准数据流，诸如RS-232数据流。 Specific data stream transmitted to the hub and / or central server may be a standard data stream, such as RS-232 data stream.
接触标签读取器包括用于激励接触标签并且接收其数据的触点的小的集合。 Tag reader comprises a set of contacts for energizing the contact tab receiving contacts and their data is smaller. 在一个实施例中，接触标签读取器是电池供电的，并且使用睡眠模式来节省功率，如下面讨论的。 In one embodiment, the contact tag reader is a battery-powered, and sleep modes to conserve power, as discussed below. ' '
在另一个实施例中，利用光学、凹口或者磁性墨水技术来实现接 In another embodiment, an optical, magnetic ink or recess technology to achieve access
触标签。 Touch label. 磁性墨水技术可用于监控价格信息。 MICR technology may be used to monitor the price information. 在一个实施例中，将类 In one embodiment, the class
似于用于进程检查的磁性墨水设置在定价元件上（例如，用于显示特 Magnetic ink is provided a process similar to that for checking the pricing element (e.g., for displaying Laid
征价格的塑料活页或者螺旋式装订数字）并且由接触读取器读取，所 Price intrinsic plastic binder or a spiral stitch numbers) and read by a contactless reader, the
述接触读取器可以区别磁场强度的模式。 Said contact mode the reader can distinguish the magnetic field strength.
在一个实施例中，可以使用红外或者激光扫描器读取价格信息。 In one embodiment, an infrared or laser scanner may be used to read the price information. 这种扫描器可以基于反射回扫描器的光的变化来检测定价元件上的 Such a scanner may be based on changes in the light reflected back to the scanner detecting element pricing
亮的和暗的印刷。 Bright and dark print. 在另一个实施例中，使用条形码扫描器来读取价格信息。 In another embodiment, using a barcode scanner to read the price information.
在进一步的实施例中，使用凹口技术来读取价格信息。 In a further embodiment, the technique used to read the recess the price information. 例如，每个定价元件（例如，塑料或者纸板卡）沿定价元件的周长可以包括一系列位置沉陷（或者不存在这些设备）或者不显眼的孔。 For example, a series of position sinker (or the absence of such devices) or inconspicuous aperture of each pricing element (e.g., plastic or cardboard cards) along the perimeter may include pricing elements. 在一个实施例中，将在给定位置中凹口或者孔的存在或者不存在经由价格夹持器上的一系列双位置触点转换为数据流。 In one embodiment, in a given position in the recess or the presence or absence of the hole via a series of double-conversion on the position of the contact holder price data stream. 当遇到孔或者凹口时，两个相对触点物理上彼此接触，由此产生闭合电路。 When faced with a hole or a recess, the two opposing contacts in physical contact with each other, thereby creating a closed circuit. 此闭合电路可由与两个触点相连的接触读取器检测出。 This closed circuit may be in contact with the two contacts connected to the reader detected.
在履行监控系统的一个实施例中，标签IO存储标牌信息（例如， 显示状态、标识数据、时间和日期信息等等）。 In one embodiment, to perform the monitoring system, the tag label information storage IO (e.g., the display state, identification data, time and date information, etc.). 在另一个实施例中， 标签10仅仅存储标签标识符，其可以包括32位唯一标识号。 Embodiment, the tag 10 tag identifier is stored only in another embodiment, which may include a 32-bit unique identification number. 此标识 This identity
符与存储在中心服务器16上的大量描述性信息相关联。 On the central server 16 of a large number of descriptive information associated with the stored identifier. 此描述性信息对应于与标签10相关联的具体广告材料。 This descriptive information corresponding to a particular advertising material associated with the label 10. 在一个实施例中，当指定标签10并且附加到特定标牌46上时，标签标识符和描述性信息是同步的。 In one embodiment, when the specified tag 10 and attached to the particular tag 46, tag identifier and descriptive information are synchronized. 如果标签10是被再次使用的（即，与不同标牌相关联的）， 那么其唯一的标签标识符被再分配给对应于与标签10相关联的新的标牌的中心服务器16上的描述性信息。 If the tag 10 is descriptive information on the new label to be reused (i.e., associated with a different label), then its unique identifier is reallocated to a tag corresponding to the tag 10 associated with the central server 16 .
一些零售商可能期待出于监控他们履行广告计划的目的而在他们的商店内设置集线器、读取器和标签而支付。 Some retailers may expect for monitoring purposes to fulfill their advertising programs and settings hubs, readers and tags within their store to pay. 因此，在一个实施例中，读取器12用于消费者显露监控。 Thus, in one embodiment, the reader 12 to expose the consumer to monitor. 在此实施例中，所述系统可以 In this embodiment, the system may
结合零售商的常去购物者或者忠实度计划使用，以便通知零售商和厂商对购物者最具吸引力的有关广告（例如，哪个广告购物者仔细研究 Combined with retailers frequented shopper or loyalty program to use in order to inform retailers and manufacturers shoppers most attractive about the ad (for example, which ad shoppers careful study
了预定量时间）。 A predetermined amount of time). 在此实施例中，向常去或者忠实的购物者分配了购物者识别卡，其具有用于存储与购物者有关的信息的唯一RFID标签。 In this embodiment, the loyal shopper or go shopping assigned identification card having a unique RFID tag for storing information relating to shoppers. 当购物者穿过商店前迸时，如果购物者仔细研究具有RFID标签的特定广告，那么购物者可以在标牌附近闪过他/她的RFID卡（即，在标 When shoppers Beng through the front store, if shoppers examine specific ad with RFID tags, shoppers can then flashed his / her card near the RFID tags (ie, marked
牌附近移动卡），以便触发数据传送至读取器。 Removable card near the card), in order to trigger the data transfer to the reader. 在另一个实施例中， 卡与标牌的接近可以触发数据传送至读取器（例如，卡在购物者的钱包中就可被读取）。 In another embodiment, the proximity card and signs may trigger the data transfer to the reader (e.g., card wallet shoppers can be read). 将有关每个顾客闪过哪个标牌以及标牌的数目（或者购物者研究使得卡片数据被传送到一个或多个读取器的标牌数目） 的信息报告给零售商和/或厂商。 The number of each customer about which flashed signs and signs (or shopper card data is transferred to the study makes a number of signs or more reader) the information is reported to the retailer and / or manufacturer. 此消费者显露信息用于帮助改善零售商的常去购物者计划的价值，和/或与购买信息结合以便向常去购物者提供附加和/或个性化的鼓励。 This information is used to help improve consumer reveal the value of the retailer's plan to go shopping, and / or in conjunction with the purchase to provide additional information and / or personalized encourage shoppers to go. 在另一个实施例中，可以使用有关在购物期间哪个广告吸引消费者的信息来使随后的广告材料集中， 诸如直接邮寄。 In another embodiment, it may use information about which ads attract consumers to make shopping during the subsequent concentration of advertising material, such as direct mail. 这些实施例将为厂商和零售商实现更加有效并且更加适当的行销计划。 These examples will provide manufacturers and retailers to achieve a more effective and more appropriate marketing plan.
图9举例说明了使用本发明监控在具有两个货架的商店中对特定广告推广的消费者显露。 Figure 9 illustrates the use of the invention with two monitors in the store shelves in a particular advertising consumers revealed. 示出的顾客携带了购物者识别卡，其中具有嵌入其内的标签10 (例如，有源或者无源标签）。 Customer illustrated shopper carries identification card, which has the tag 10 embedded therein (e.g., active or passive tags). 读取器12与标牌46相关联，并且当顾客卡邻近标牌46时读取标签10的存在。 The reader 12 associated with the plate 46, and a customer card reading the label 46 adjacent the plate 10 when present. 购物者可以在标牌附近闪过他/她的卡，和/或当所述卡位于读取器12 的范围内时、读取器可以获得标签10。 Shoppers can flashed his / her card in the vicinity of the plate, and / or when the card is within range of the reader 12, the tag reader 10 can be obtained. 当已经读取了消费卡时，由设置在标牌46上的或者邻近标牌46的显示装置58显示确认灯或者消息。 When a consumer card has been read, the plate 46 is provided on or adjacent the plate 46 of the display device 58 to display a confirmation message or a lamp.
在图1中，举例说明了具有附加到其上的标签10的标牌46。 In Figure 1, illustrated with the label attached to the plate which is 4,610. 标牌46由标牌或者行销材料硬件48支撑，标牌或者行销材料硬件48 具有附加到其上的读取器12。 Plate 46 is supported by plate 48 hardware or marketing material, or marketing material plate 48 has additional hardware to the reader 12 thereon. 在一个实施例中，读取器12经由无线RF链路（例如28A)与标签10通信，所述无线RF链路在大约13.56 MHz的频率下操作（这是用于读取无源RFID标签的频率的示例）。 In one embodiment, 1210 communicate via a wireless RF link (e.g., 28A) and the tag reader, the wireless RF link at a frequency of about 13.56 MHz operation (which is used to read a passive RFID tag example) frequency. 读取器12和标签10可以经由任何无线链路（例如，28A)进行通信， 并且可以使用任何适当的频带。 Tag 10 and the reader 12 may communicate via any wireless link (e.g., 28A), and may utilize any suitable frequency band. 工业的、科学的和医疗（ISM)的频带是902 - 928 MHz。 Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) frequency band is 902 - 928 MHz. ISM频带主要是用于无执照的发送器，这已经得至!j美国联邦通讯委员会代码（Federal Communications Commission Code)部分15 (47 CRF§15)的确认。 ISM band is mainly used for unlicensed transmitters, which have been brought to! J confirmed the US Federal Communications Commission Code (Federal Communications Commission Code) section 15 (47 CRF§15) of. 诸如无绳电话和无线局域网的许多设备共享ISM频带，而所要求保护的系统被设计成能在这些其他设备之中共存并且强健地操作。 Such as cordless phones and wireless LANs share the ISM band, a number of devices, the claimed system is designed to coexist among these other devices and robust manner. 在不脱离本发明的情况下可以使用其他频率范围。 Other frequency ranges may be used without departing from the present invention. 例如，读取器12和标签10可以以低频通信（例如，大约125- 134 KHz)。 For example, the reader 12 and tag 10 may communicate at a low frequency (e.g., about 125- 134 KHz).
为了最小化信号干扰，正向链接信道（即，读取器至标签）的频率依照伪随机的方式（跳频）在ISM频带中的几个可利用的RF信道之间改变。 To minimize signal interference frequency, the forward link channel (i.e., reader to tag) in accordance with pseudo-random manner (frequency hopping) changes in the ISM band between several RF channels available. 每个正向链接命令依照伪随机的方式在不同于在前命令的频率上发送，以避免来自于在此频带操作的其他设备的连续干扰。 Each forward link command is different from the first frequency in accordance with commands sent in pseudo-random manner to avoid continuous interference from other devices operating in this band is. 跳频还允许系统根据47 CRF § 15发送最大信号发射（+36 dBM)。 Frequency hopping also allows the system 47 CRF § 15 transmits the maximum transmitting signal (+36 dBM) according.
有源标签50提供了几个特征，包括：唯一的标签标识符，用于标识特定标签并且确定与所述标签相关联的标牌状态（例如，已递送、 已显示）；自主地向读取器发送标签数据的能力；以及对自上次向读取器12上载以来获得的标签数据进行归档的能力。 The active tag 50 provides several features, including: a unique tag identifier, used to identify a particular tag and determines tags associated with the state of the tag (e.g., a delivery has been shown); autonomously to the reader the ability to send tag data; and the tag data acquired since the last upload to 12 since the reader archiving capabilities.
如图5所示，标签微处理器30与RF发送器36通信。 5, the microprocessor 30 and the tag 36 communicate RF transmitter. RF发送器36处于与天线18A通信。 RF transmitter 36 is in communication with antennas 18A. 标签50由电池42供电。 Tag 50 powered by the battery 42.
有源标签50具有多个操作模式。 The active tag 50 having a plurality of operation modes. 具有代表性的模式是深睡眠模式，其中所述标签通常是不活动的（没有时钟运行；然而，RC监视时钟运行，其使用了极少的电量）。 Representative mode is a deep sleep mode, wherein the tag is generally inactive (no clock is running; however, the RC watchdog timer is running, which uses very little power). 标签50在此低功率模式中花费了其大多数时间。 Tag 50 in this low-power mode has spent most of its time. 所述标签周期地局部唤醒至浅睡眠模式（当监视时钟超时的时候），启动低速时钟，通过检査搜索模式计数器来确定是否是进入搜索模式的时间，并且如果时间没到，就调节搜索模式计数器（例如，使计数器减l)，并且返回到深睡眠模式。 The tag periodically partially awaken to light sleep mode (when the watchdog timer timeout), the low-speed clock starts, is determined by checking whether a search mode counter is time to enter the search mode, and if it is not time to, to adjust the search mode a counter (e.g., counter minus L), and returns to the deep sleep mode.
否则，如果时间到了，标签50进入搜索模式，其沿用低速时钟。 Otherwise, if the time is up, the tag 50 enters the search mode, which follows the low speed clock. 标签首先确定是否到达从远程读取器12检査询问信号的时间，所述询问信号称为正向链接分组（FLP)。 Tag first determines whether the arrival time from the remote reader 12 checks the interrogation signal, the interrogation signal is called a forward link packet (FLP). 如果标签检测到好象是询问信号，那么它完全唤醒至询问模式。 If the label is detected as if the interrogation signal, then it is fully awakened to the inquiry mode. 否则，所述标签继续处于搜索模式， 并且通过检査AT计数器来确定是否到达执行自发传输（AT)的时间。 Otherwise, the tag continues in search mode, and is determined by checking whether the execution time counter AT spontaneous transmission (AT) is reached. 如果没有到用于AT的时间，则标签以1来调节AT计数器（例如，将计数器减O并且返回到深睡眠模式。否则，标签唤醒至询问模式，启动高速时钟，并且执行AT(即，它向任何处于监督模式操作的读取器12发送最近存储的传感器数据）。 If there is no time for the AT, the tag adjusts the AT counter to 1 (e.g., the counter is decremented by O and returns to the deep sleep mode. Otherwise, the tag interrogation mode to wake up, to start high-speed clock, and performs the AT (i.e., it any operation to the reader in supervisor mode 12 most recently stored sensor data transmission).
在询问模式中，标签50启动高速时钟，读取至少一部分正向链接传输，以查看其是否是用于此标签50的有效询问信号，并且如果是，则响应于询问信号。 In the interrogation mode, the tag 50 starts high-speed clock, reads at least a portion of the forward link transmission to see if it is a valid interrogation signal for this tag 50, and if so, in response to the interrogation signal. 否则，如果所述传输不是有效的询问信号， 那么标签为有效的询问信号等待可编程时间周期。 Otherwise, if the transmission is not a valid interrogation signal, the tag waits for a valid interrogation signal programmable time period. 如果在该段时间之内没有检测到有效的询问信号，那么标签关掉高速时钟并且再次进入深睡眠模式。 If no valid interrogation signal is detected within that period of time, then turn off the high speed clock and the tag enters the deep sleep mode again. 否则，标签响应于由读取器12指定的返回链接信道上的有效询问信号。 Otherwise, the tag responds to the reader specified by the valid interrogation signal 12 back link channel. 作为选择，标签50向每个返回链接信道上的每个询问信号顺序地发送其响应。 Alternatively, the tab 50 returns to each link channel sequentially transmits each interrogation signal response. 依照本发明的一个实施例，各种有源标签模式包括浅睡眠模式、 搜索模式、询问模式以及深睡眠模式，并且包括这些模式的定时。 According to one embodiment of the present invention, various active light sleep mode including the tag mode, search mode, the interrogation mode and the deep sleep mode, and including the timing of these modes. 标 Mark
签50在睡眠模式之一中花费其大多数时间。 50 sign spend most of their time in one of the sleep mode. 当处于深睡眠模式时， 标签50使用极少的功率帮助节省电池寿命。 When in deep sleep mode, the tag 50 using very little power to help save battery life. 标签50周期地唤醒至搜索模式，以寻找正向链接分组（FLP)的存在可能，和/或确定是否到了自发传输（AT)的时间，然后如果没有检测到可能的FLP并且不是AT时间，那么返回深睡眠模式。 Label 50 periodically wake up to a search mode to find there is a positive link packet (FLP) possible, and / or to determine if the spontaneous transmission (AT) time, then if not detected possible FLP and not AT the time, so returns a deep sleep mode.
在深睡眠模式中，标签的微处理器30处于静止、待用的状态， 其内部时钟振荡器（一个或多个）关闭。 In deep sleep mode, the microprocessor 30 is in a stationary tag, the standby state, its internal clock oscillator (s) shut down. 只有RC监视时钟运行。 Only RC watchdog timer operation. 在深睡眠模式中，标签微处理器30不能履行任何计划或者控制任何外部IO插脚。 In deep sleep mode, the label microprocessor 30 is unable to perform any planning or control any external IO pins. 标签50在此模式中休眠，其寿命的大多数都为了节省电池电量。 In this mode, the tag 50 to sleep for most of its life will save battery power. 在深睡眠模式期间，因为时钟振荡器（一个或多个）关闭， 所以由内部R/C振荡器周期地调节（递增或者递减）深睡眠计数器。 During the deep sleep mode, because the clock oscillator (s) shut down, so adjusting the internal R / C oscillator periodically (incremented or decremented) deep sleep counter. 内部监视时钟（WDT)监控深睡眠计数器，并且例如当深睡眠计数器包含零值（全零）时，WDT唤醒微处理器30 (即，WDT启动低速时钟以便标签50可以进入浅睡眠模式）。 Internal watchdog timer (WDT) monitoring the deep sleep counter and when the deep sleep counter, for example, contains a zero value (all zeros), the WDT wake the microprocessor 30 (i.e., the WDT 50 starts the low-speed clock so that the labels can enter the light sleep mode).
在浅睡眠模式中，标签50被充分唤醒，以便通过确定搜索模式计数器例如是否包含零值（全零）来确定是否到了进入搜索模式的时间。 In the light sleep mode, the tag 50 is sufficiently wake up, for example, to contain a zero value (all zeros) determines whether it is time to enter the search mode by determining a search mode counter. 由于浅睡眠模式只利用低速时钟，因此它只要求最小量的处理以及少量功率。 Since the light-sleep mode using only the low-speed clock, and therefore only it requires a minimal amount of processing and a small amount of power. 如果没有到进入搜索模式的时间，那么微处理器30调节（例如，递减）搜索模式计数器，然后恢复到深睡眠模式。 If there is no time to enter the search mode, the microprocessor 30 to adjust (eg, decreasing) search mode counter, and then return to the deep sleep mode. 概括地说，在浅睡眠模式期间，低速时钟振荡器被打开，由此生成低速时钟信号（例如，37 KHz)，调节搜索模式计数器，如果计数器包含全零值则进入搜索模式，若非，则关掉低速时钟振荡器并且恢复深睡眠模式。 In summary, during a light sleep mode, the low-speed clock oscillator is turned on, thereby generating a low speed clock signal (e.g., 37 KHz), a search mode counter is adjusted, if the counter contains zero the value of the full search mode, if not, turn off the off recovery speed clock oscillator and the deep sleep mode.
在搜索模式中，标签50沿用低速时钟（例如，37 KHz)以执行以下指令，所述指令包括：确定是否到了读取传感器的时间，搜索来自读取器12的可能是待正向链接分组（FLP)的传输，并且确定是否到了自发传输（AT)的时间。 In the search mode, the tag 50 follows the low speed clock (e.g., 37 KHz) to perform the instructions comprising: determining whether the time to read the sensors, searching from the reader 12 may be a forward link packet ( FLP) transmission, and determines whether the spontaneous transmission (AT) times. 微处理器30通过检查传感器计数器来确定是否到了读取传感器的时间。 Microprocessor 30 determines whether the time to read the sensors by examining a sensor counter. 如果到了读取传感器的时间，微处理器30从每个传感器顺序地读取并且存储数据，如下所述。 If the time to read the sensors, the microprocessor 30 reads and stores data from each sensor sequentially, as described below. 否则， 标签50通过执行预判别来搜索FLP的存在。 Otherwise, the label 50 to search through the implementation of pre-determining the presence of FLP. 如果预判别表明传输可能是FLP，那么标签进入询问模式。 If the pre-judgment shows that transmission may be FLP, then the tag enters the interrogation mode. 否则，微处理器30通过检査AT 计数器来确定是否到了执行自发传输（AT)的时间。 Otherwise, the microprocessor 30 to determine whether to perform spontaneous transmission (AT) AT a time by checking counter. 如果没有到AT 的时间，那么微处理器30调节计数器（例如，将计数器递减）并且返回到深睡眠模式。 If the time is not the AT, then the microprocessor 30 adjusts the counter (e.g., decrements the counter) and returns to the deep sleep mode. 否则，微处理器30唤醒至询问模式，启动高速时钟，并且执行AT(例如，它向读取器12发送最近存储的传感器数据）。 Otherwise, the microprocessor 30 to the inquiry mode wakeup, startup high-speed clock, and performs the AT (e.g., it transmits the most recently stored sensor data to the reader 12).
在询问模式中，标签50启动高速时钟，读取至少一部分正向链接分组（FLP)，并且确定FLP是否有效。 In the interrogation mode, the tag 50 starts high-speed clock, reads at least a portion of the forward link packet (FLP), and determines whether a valid FLP. 通过发送错误校验位，诸如奇偶校验位、校验和或者循环冗余校验（CRC)，在每个FLP中实现错误校验。 By transmitting error check bits, such as parity bits, a checksum or cyclic redundancy check (the CRC), error check implemented in each FLP. 然后，标签50检验错误校验位以便确保传输是有效的FLP。 Then, the tag 50 check bit error testing to ensure that the transmission is valid FLP. 标签还检验以便确保FLP包括数据位和错误校验位（例如， CRC)，并且检验以便确保那些位的总数表示有效的FLP。 FLP also examined to ensure that the label comprises data bits and error check bits (e.g., CRC), and checks to ensure that the total number of bits that represent a valid FLP. 如果标签50检测到FLP中的错误（例如，CRC不是有效的），那么将不良的FLP忽略不计，和/或标签50要求重发FLP。 If the tag 50 detects an error in the FLP (e.g., CRC is not valid), then the bad FLP is negligible, and / or label claim 50 FLP retransmission.
在一个实施例中，微处理器30首先检査FLP的开始部分，如果该部分表明传输好象是有效的FLP，那么开启发送器36，然后读取其余的FLP以便检验CRC是有效的。 In one embodiment, the microprocessor 30 first checks the beginning of the FLP, and if that portion indicates that the transmission appears to be a valid FLP, then the transmitter 36 is turned on, and then read the rest of the FLP to check (CRC) is valid. 如果FLP包含有效的CRC， 那么标签50响应于FLP。 If the FLP contains a valid CRC, then the tag 50 in response to the FLP. 否则，如果确定FLP是无效的，那么微处理器30继续搜索有效的FLP达预定时间周期之久。 Otherwise, if it is determined FLP is invalid, then the microprocessor 30 continues to search for a valid FLP for a predetermined time period of years. 标签50继续搜索FLP的时间周期是标签50的可编程特征。 Time period to continue searching FLP label 50 is a label 50 of programmable features. 如果在该段时间之内没有检测到有效的询问信号，那么微处理器30关掉高速时钟并且再次进入深睡眠模式。 If no valid interrogation signal is detected within that period of time, the microprocessor 30 to turn off the high speed clock and again enters the deep sleep mode. 否则，所述标签响应于有效的询问信号。 Otherwise, the tag responds to the valid interrogation signal. 每个标签可以包括一个或多个以下特征： Each tag may include one or more of the following features:
唯一的标签标识号一此标识号具体地标识特定的标签10。 A tag identification number unique to this particular identification number identifies a particular tag 10. 所述标签标识号通常是标签序号。 The tag identification number is typically the tag serial number. 在工厂或者在安装期间将此标识号编程输入标签10中（例如经由手持读取器12H)。 At the factory or during installation (e.g., via a hand-held reader 12H) this identification number programmed into the tag 10.
标牌或者行销材料模型号一标牌或者行销材料模型标识标牌或者行销材料的类型，以及依据特定广告计划在何时及何地应该显示它。 Signage or marketing materials a model number or model identification signs or signs type of marketing materials marketing materials, advertising, and depending on the particular plan when and where it should be displayed. 该号码也可以在工厂或者在安装期间被编程输入标签10中（例如经由手持读取器12H)。 This number may be 10 at the factory or during installation programming input label (e.g., via a hand-held reader 12H).
标签历史数据一标签50包括用于记录历史数据的RAM存储器， 诸如何时及何地显示标牌或者行销材料、去除标牌或者行销材料的时间等。 Historical data tag label 50 comprises a RAM memory for recording historical data, such as when and where display sign or marketing material, label removal time marketing or other material. 所述历史标签数据依照时间和表明何时记录数据的日期印记来记录。 The historical data tag at the time and date when the record and indicate the mark data is recorded. 此数据可以从标签50上载到读取器12，并且传送到中心服务器16。 This data can be uploaded to the tag 50 from the reader 12, and transmitted to the central server 16.
写入能力一标签50允许用户将用户定义的数据写入标签存储器，包括标牌正在显示的地点、与所述标签相关联的标牌类型等。 The ability to write a tag 50 allows users to write user defined data tag memory, including the location of the label being displayed, the tag associated with the type of signs and the like. 此数据可以被口令保护，如此使得只有被授权用户可以向标签50写数据。 This data can be password protected so that only authorized users can write data to the tag 50.
自发传输（AT)——标签50可以被编程为在预设间隔自我唤醒， 向读取器发送标签数据，并且返回到睡眠模式而无需外部激活。 Spontaneous transmission (AT) - the tag 50 may be programmed to self-awaken at preset intervals, transmits the tag data to the reader, and returns to the sleep mode without external activation. 标签50可以依照默认唤醒间隔（例如，2.5秒钟）由工厂预编程；然而， 用户可以改变唤醒间隔。 Label 50 may wakeup interval (e.g., 2.5 seconds) in accordance with pre-programmed from the factory default; however, the user can change the wake-up interval.
射频操作一在一个实施例中，所要求保护的系统在2.45 GHz、或者以ISM频带（卯2-928MHz)、或者在13.56 MHz或者以低频（例如，大约125-134 KHz)操作。 A radio operating system in one embodiment, as claimed in 2.45 GHz, or in the ISM band (d 2-928MHz), or or a low frequency (e.g., approximately 125-134 KHz) operated at 13.56 MHz.
通信一标签IO能够与固定读取器12F或者手持读取器12H通信。 IO tag capable of communication with a stationary reading device, or a handheld communication reader 12F 12H.
数据显示-由集线器显示标签数据，因此零售人员可以监控每个标牌的状态并且从中心服务器16接收消息。 Data display - tag data by the hub, so retail staff can monitor the status of each plate and from the central server 16 receives the message. 电源一所述有源标签50由电池42供电。 The power source 50 is powered by a battery active tag 42.
标签寿命一在正常操作条件期间，给定的当前电池能力总计标签寿命大于2年左右，这大于与标签相关联的标牌的平均寿命。 Tag in a life during normal operating conditions, given the total current capacity of the battery life of more than 2 years label, which label is greater than the average life expectancy associated with a tag.
关闭功能——在运输至零售商店之前，标签50可以由手持读取器启动，这防止在标牌储备期间标签50被打开。 Off function - prior to shipping to retail stores, the label 50 may be initiated by a handheld reader, which prevents the label 50 is opened during the label stock. 这样延长了标签50 的电池寿命。 Such extension of the life of the battery 50 of the tag.
读取器范围——对于固定读取器12F来说，读取器范围达到并且包括大约7英尺。 Reader range - for a fixed reader 12F, the reader range up to and including about seven feet. 此标签与在根据它们的位置被区分或者分组的零售商店的邻接区中的标牌相关联。 This tag label is associated with differentiated or grouped according to their positions in adjacent areas in a retail store. 读取器范围可以延至覆盖10 - 50米之间的范围，因此有效地覆盖整个零售商店。 The reader can be extended to cover the range of 10 - 50 m between the range, thus effectively covering the entire retail store. 手持读取器12H可以监控距离读取器天线22高达50米左右的标签（并且当用户处于以大约73公里/小时的速度移动的车辆内时可以进行操作）。 A handheld reader 12H reader antenna 22 can monitor up to about 50 meters from the label (and the user when the vehicle is about 73 km / h velocity movement may operate).
读取器！ Reader! 2向正向链接中的标签50发送信号。 2 transmits a signal to a forward link in the tag 50. 读取器12周期地向一个或多个标签50发送RF信号。 Transmission RF signal 50 to the reader 12 periodically one or more tags. 正向链接信号亦称正向链接分组（FLP)。 The forward link signal known as a forward link packet (FLP).
标签50向返回链接中的读取器12发送信号。 Label 50 sends a signal to return to the link 12 in the reader. 标签50通常响应于FLP通过返回链接向读取器12发送响应（例如，标签数据）。 Label 50, typically in response to a link 12 by returning FLP sends a response (e.g., tag data) to the reader. 返回链接信号亦称返回链接分组（RLP)。 Also known as back link back link signal packet (RLP).
存储在中心服务器16上的标签数据可以经由局域网（LAN)或者互联网访问。 Tag data is stored on a central server 16 via a local area network (LAN) or the Internet access. 标签数据可以被转送给呼叫中心，以便显示在客户服务代表的屏幕上。 Tag data can be forwarded to a call center for display on the screen in the customer service representative. 利用此数据，CSR可以呼叫不履行的零售商店，并且试图确定不履行广告计划的理由，并试图以及时的方式改善局势。 Using this data, CSR can call the non-performance of retail stores, and trying to determine the reasons for non-performance advertising program, and try to improve the situation in a timely manner as well.
在一个实施例中，读取器12启动与一个或多个标签10的RF通信。 In one embodiment, the reader 12 starts communication with one or more RF tags 10. 在一个实施例中，将读取器12附加到标牌图样硬件48上，硬件48被设置在临近零售商店的不同位置上（例如，在加油站上、在泵顶端上、在外部公用电话亭上、在泵附近、在建筑物标牌上、在收款登记处等）。 In one embodiment, the label reader 12 attached to the pattern 48 on the hardware, the hardware 48 is disposed at a different position adjacent to the retail store (e.g., in gas stations, on top of the pump, on the outside of a kiosk, in the vicinity of the pump, on the building plate, the registration at the checkout, etc.). 读取器12将与每个标签10通信，以确定相应的标牌是否正在显示，并且收集数据，包括何时首次显示标牌、何时去除它等。 Reader 12 and tag 10 of each communication, to determine whether the corresponding sign is displayed, and the data collection, including when the first display sign, and so when it is removed.
读取器12还可以获得标签历史数据，其包括自最后一次向读取器上载标签数据以来的所有标签数据。 The reader 12 can also get historical data labels, including labels since the last upload all data since the tag data to the reader. 将所述历史数据从读取器12发送至集线器14，然后经过通信信道32发送到中心服务器16,所述通信信道32包括以太网链路、互联网链路、有线链路、无线链路、微波链路、卫星链路、光链路、电缆链路、RF链路、LAN链路或者其他适当的通信链路的一个或多个。 The historical data is transmitted from the reader 12 to the hub 14, and then transmitted to the center server 16 via the communication channel 32, the communication channel 32 includes an Ethernet link, Internet link, a wired link, wireless link, microwave one or more link, satellite link, optical link, cable links, RF links, LAN link, or other suitable communications link.
便携式或者手持读取器12H与标签10通信并且收集标签数据， 包括历史数据。 Portable or hand-held reader 12H communication tag 10 and to collect the tag data, including historical data. 手持读取器12H可以用于结合人工视察或者调査， 以便确定行销材料是否已经依据专用计划而被显示。 Hand-held reader 12H can be used in conjunction with manual inspection or investigation in order to determine whether the material has been based on a dedicated marketing program is displayed. 这些读取器12H 通过在少量时间内读取特定零售商店的所有标签而降低了调查的时间和成本，甚至不需要用户离开他的车。 These readers 12H and reduce the time and cost of the investigation of a particular tag read through all retail stores in the small amount of time, even without the user leaves his car. 手持读取器12H提供在特定位置或者场所的所有标签的"现场读取"。 "Live Read" hand-held reader 12H provided at a specific location or place of all labels.
再次参见图7，将描述获得标签数据的过程。 Referring again to FIG. 7, the process of obtaining the label data will be described. 在询问模式中，读取器12只有当特定标签10正在寻址时，才可以从特定标签10中获得传感器及其他数据。 In the interrogation mode, the reader 12 only when a particular tag 10 is being addressed, it may be obtained from sensors and other data specific label 10. 在一个实施例中，标签IO可以通过以下方式来寻址，S卩：（1)唯一的ID (例如，标签序号）；或者（2)在标签询问期间，由读取器12指定的临时ID。 In one embodiment, the tag may be addressed by the IO mode, S Jie: (1) a unique ID (e.g., tag serial number); or (2) during a tag interrogation, the reader specified by the temporary ID 12 . 以下更详细地描述标签采集。 Tag is described below in more detail collection.
通常， 一旦已经将标签数据上载至读取器12，就命令标签50进入睡眠模式（例如，深睡眠模式）达可编程时间周期之久。 Typically, once the label has been uploaded to the data reader 12, commands the tag 50 to enter sleep mode (e.g., deep sleep mode) for a programmable time period long. 作为选择， 一旦标签超出读取器12范围达预定时间周期之久，标签50就可以被编程以返回到睡眠模式。 Alternatively, once the range of the tag reader 12 beyond the predetermined period of time long, the tag 50 may be programmed to return to the sleep mode. 进入深睡眠模式完成标签询问对话。 Into deep sleep mode to complete the tag interrogation dialogue. 此后， 新的询问对话可以开始。 Since then, the new inquiry dialogue can begin.
优选的是，标签50具有成本效益，使用低能量并且符合FCC第15部分（47 CRF § 15)。 Preferably, the tag 50 cost-effective, low energy use, and complies with FCC Part 15 (47 CRF § 15). 没有扩频的最大容许功率（在空闲空间中） 是-1 dBM。 No spreading maximum allowable power (in free space) is -1 dBM. 返回链接（即，标签至读取器）具有在几个可利用的射频信道的任一个上发送的能力。 Return link (i.e., tag to reader) has the capability of any of the several RF channels available on a transmission. 这向有源标签50提供了用于避免信号受干扰设备干扰的装置。 This provides a means for avoiding the interference signal interference device 50 to the active label. 在一个实施例中，标签50顺序地响应每个不同返回链接信道上的FLP。 In one embodiment, the tag 50 sequentially in response to each of the different return link channels FLP. 在另一个实施例中，读取器12监控返回链接信道，并且命令标签50在具有最小干扰量的信道上发送。 In another embodiment, the reader 12 monitors return link channels and commands the tag 50 transmits a channel having the smallest amount of interference. 对于自发传输（AT)来说，标签50具有在任意的或者所有返回链接信道上发送返回链接分组（RLP)的选择。 For spontaneous transmission (AT), the tag 50 having any or all of the return link channels transmitted return link packet (RLP) selection.
在一个实施例中，存在四个返回链接信道。 In one embodiment, there are four return link channels. 这些信道用于从标签50向读取器12和/或从读取器12向集线器14发送数据。 These channels are used / transmitting data from the tag 50 to the reader 12 and the reader 12 or from the hub 14. 返回链接分组（RLP)在每个信道上顺序地发送。 Return link packet (RLP) transmitted sequentially on each channel. 例如，如果标签50响应于在信道1具有照其序号的读取器12，那么标签50于是将响应信道2上的下一个读命令。 For example, if the tag 50 in response to a read channel 12 has as its serial number, the tag 50 will then respond on the channel 2 a read command. 如果读取器12从标签中接收了不良数据，那么它将忽略不计该数据，并且命令标签50重发所述数据。 If the reader 12 receives bad data from the tag, it will be ignored the data, and commands the tag 50 retransmit the data. 标签50于是将在信道3上重发数据。 Label 50 would then retransmit the data on channel 3. 如果读取器12确定所接收的数据再次被破坏， 那么它将命令标签50重发所述数据。 12 determines if the reader again the received data is corrupt, it will command the tag 50 retransmit the data. 在一个实施例中，数据重发将继续，直到将数据已经发送五次（例如在信道1、 2、 3、 4以及1上、 每条信道一次，其中第一条信道尝试两次）。 In one embodiment, retransmission of data will continue until the data has been sent five times (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 1, a channel for each channel, wherein the first channel two tries). 如果读取器12还没有接收到良好的数据，那么它将停止向特定标签50的发送达预定时间周期之久。 If the reader 12 has not received the good data, it will stop for a predetermined period of time as long as the tag 50 to transmit a specific.
作为选择，读取器12可以监控四个返回链接信道，并且确定哪个信道具有最低的接收信号强度（RSS)，其表明具有最小噪声和/ 或干扰量的信道。 Alternatively, the reader 12 can monitor the four return link channels, and determine which channel has the lowest received signal strength (RSS), which indicates that with minimum noise and / or channel interference amount. 由此，具有最低RSS的信道具有最小的信号干扰。 Thereby, a channel having the lowest RSS has the least signal interference. 因此，在读取器12确定哪个信道具有最低RSS之后，它发送对应于具有最低RSS的返回链接信道的正向链接分组（FLP)中的两位，并且命令标签50在该信道上发送返回链接分组。 Accordingly, after the reader 12 determines which channel has the lowest RSS, it sends a corresponding return link channel having the lowest RSS forward link packet (the FLP) in two, and commands the tag 50 transmits return link over the channel grouping. 干扰信号的持续时间可以预计为几秒钟的量级。 The duration of the interference signal can be expected to be of the order of a few seconds. 因此，读取器12每几秒钟就检査无障碍的返回链接信道。 Thus, the reader 12 checks unobstructed return link channels every several seconds. 读取器12调谐其自身以便在表明的返回链接信道上接收标签信号，并且发送空命令（全零值）。 The reader 12 in order to tune its own return link channel indicated by the received tag signal, and transmits null command (all-zero value). 空命令被广播以便当读取器12监控RSS级时防止任意其他标签响应。 Null command is broadcast to prevent any other tag responds when the RSS reader 12 monitors level. 最低RSS信道成为特定标签50将被命令响应的信道，直到已经确定另一个信道具有最低RSS。 Lowest RSS channel becomes a specific tag 50 will be commanded in response to a channel, until another channel has been determined the lowest RSS. 同样，因为最低RSS信道是打开的而选择该信道，并且不与其他传输相干扰。 Also, since the lowest RSS channel is selected to open the channel, and does not interfere with other transmissions. 每个读取器12具有接收信号强度（RSS)指示符，其告诉读取器12试图标签50响应。 Each reader 12 having a received signal strength (RSS) indicator, which tells the reader 12 response attempts to tag 50. 读取器12研究在其输入返回链接信道上的接收信号强度。 Study on the reader 12 at an input return channel link received signal strength. 然后，读取器12在具有最低RSS的信道上发送正向链接分组，用于命令标签50响应，并且监控该信道的标签传输。 Then, the reader 12 transmits the channel having the lowest RSS forward link packets, the tag 50 responds to a command, and monitors the transmission channel label. 同样，集线器14可以监控四个返回链接信道，确定哪个信道具有最低接收信号强度（RSS)，并且命令读取器12在该信道上发送返回链接分组。 Similarly, the hub 14 can monitor the four return link channels to determine which channel has the lowest received signal strength (RSS), and instructs the reader 12 transmits return link packets on that channel.
在正向链接通信期间，将分组从中心服务器16发送至集线器14， 从集线器14发送至读取器12，或者从读取器12发送至标签50。 During forward link communication, packets transmitted from the central server 16 to the hub 14, is transmitted from the hub 14 to the reader 12, or sent from the reader 50 to the tag 12. 在返回链接通信期间，将分组从标签50发送至读取器12、从读取器12 发送至集线器14、或者从集线器14发送到中心服务器16。 During return link communication, packets transmitted from the tag 50 to the reader 12, is transmitted from the reader 12 to the hub 14, the hub 14 or transmitted from the server 16 to the center. 所述标签数据用这种方式从一个器件向下一个器件传输（参见图4)。 The tag data in this way from a transmission device of the next device (see FIG. 4). 在系统中不是所有图示说明的设备都需要。 Not all devices are required in the illustrated system. 举例来说，可以直接地从读取器12将数据发送到中心服务器16。 For example, 12 may be directly transmitted from the data reader 16 to the central server.
根据47 CRF§15，利用宽频带传输（即，跳频），在空闲空间中可以辐射的最大容许功率是+36 dBM (不利用宽频带传输，空闲空间中的最大容许功率是-ldBM)。 The 47 CRF§15, using broadband transmission (i.e., frequency hopping), can be radiated in free space maximum allowable power is +36 dBM (without using broadband transmission, the free space is the maximum allowable power -ldBM). 在正向链接中，发送的功率量在标签附近被测量。 In the forward link, the amount of power transmitted is measured in the vicinity of the label. 一些衰减可能由通过标牌传输而引起的，并且额外的衰减可能由于来自于其他标牌、汽车和/或结构的干扰发生。 Some attenuation may be caused by transmission through the plate, and the additional attenuation from other signs may be due to interference automobiles and / or structure to occur.
部分地由于FCC部分15 (47C.RF § 15)而选择了五十个正向链接信道，FCC部分15将这五十个信道指定为最小；然而，很明显在此扩频系统这还可以使用五十以上的信道。 Due in part to FCC Part 15 (47C.RF § 15) is selected forward link channel fifty, fifty these FCC Part 15 channels is designated as the minimum; however, it is clear that this spread spectrum systems may also be used more than 50 channels.
两个标签50同时唤醒并且两者都处于读取器天线22的范围内是可能的。 Two tag 50 wakes up and at the same time both are within range of the reader antenna 22 is possible. 如果发生这种情况，由于标签50可能被相同返回链接信道上的同一消息响应，所以结果会产生干扰。 If this happens, since the tag 50 may be the same link response message returned to the same channel, the result will be interference. 为了标识并且与处于范围 To identify and to be in the range
内的许多标签中的一个标签通信，读取器12使用如下所述的算法， 和/或通过发送该标签的唯一标签序号或者功能ID号来发送到特定标 Many tags within tag in a communication, the reader 12 using an algorithm described below, and / or sent to a specific standard by transmitting a unique tag serial number of the tag ID number or function
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标签50包括微处理器30，用于控制标签50的操作。 Label 50 includes a microprocessor 30 for controlling the operation of the tag 50. 在一个实施例中，微处理器30包括两个内部振荡器、内部RAM、内部ROM、 及其他标准特征。 In one embodiment, the microprocessor 30 includes two internal oscillators, internal RAM, internal ROM, and other standard features. 为了使电池寿命最大，两个振荡器是理想的，因为两个振荡器允许两种不同的时钟频率。 For maximum battery life, two oscillators are desirable because two oscillators allows two different clock frequencies. 具有两种时钟允许设计者使高速时钟的使用最小化（由此，节省电池电量）。 Has two clocks allows a designer to make use of high-speed clock is minimized (thus, conserving battery power). 两个振荡器还可以以外部方式提供给微处理器。 Two oscillators may also be provided externally to the microprocessor.
标签微处理器30周期地从深睡眠模式唤醒到浅睡眠模式。 Tags microprocessor 30 periodically wake up from deep sleep to light sleep mode mode. 在浅睡眠模式中，微处理器启动低速时钟，并且通过检査搜索模式计数器来确定是否到了进入搜索模式的时间。 In the light sleep mode, the microprocessor starts the low-speed clock, and determines whether it is time to enter the search mode by examining a search mode counter. 所述计数器将表明是进入搜索模式的时候（例如，计数器包含全零），或者表明一些其他值。 The counter will indicate that it is time to enter the search mode (e.g., the counter contains all zeros) or indicating that some other value. 如果没有到进入搜索模式的时间，那么微处理器调节搜索模式计数器（例如，递减计数器），返回到深睡眠模式。 If you do not have time to enter the search mode, then adjust the search mode microprocessor counter (for example, down counter), returns to the deep sleep mode.
否则，微处理器进入搜索模式，并且继续利用低速时钟。 Otherwise, the microprocessor enters the search mode, and continue to use the low-speed clock. 微处理器确定是否到了执行预判别的时间，在此微处理器确定传输是否可能是正向链接分组（FLP)。 The microprocessor determines whether to perform pre-judgment time, the microprocessor determines whether this transmission may be forward link packet (FLP). 如果微处理器确定传输可能是FLP，那么它进入询问模式。 If the microprocessor determines that the transmission may be FLP, then it enters inquiry mode. 否则，微处理器通过检查AT计数器来确定是否到了执行自发传输（AT)的时间。 Otherwise, the microprocessor determines whether to perform spontaneous transmission (AT) AT a time by checking counter. 如果没有到AT时间，那么微处理器调节AT计数器（例如，将计数器递减）并且返回到深睡眠模式。 If there is no time to the AT, the AT microprocessor adjustment counter (e.g., decrements the counter) and returns to the deep sleep mode. 否则，微处理器30唤醒至询问模式，启动高速时钟，并且执行AT (即，它向读取器12发送最近存储的传感器数据）。 Otherwise, the microprocessor 30 to the inquiry mode wakeup, startup high-speed clock, and performs the AT (i.e., it transmits the most recently stored sensor data to the reader 12).
可以使用EEPROM来存储标签历史数据。 You can use EEPROM to store historical data label. 将历史数据周期地从微处理器RAM写到EEPROM。 The historical data is periodically written to EEPROM from the microprocessor RAM. EEPROM是非易失性存储器；因此， 它不需要电源来维持其信息，并且可以被关闭以节省电池电量。 EEPROM is a nonvolatile memory; therefore, it does not need power to maintain its information, and may be turned off to save battery power. 在询问模式中，标签50可以接收并且发送数据。 In the interrogation mode, the tag 50 can receive and transmit data. 在进入询问模式之后，微处理器启动高速时钟，检査至少一部分FLP，如果该部分表明传输好象是有效的FLP，那么开启标签发送器，然后读取其余的FLP以便确定CRC是否有效。 After entering the interrogation mode, the microprocessor starts the high-speed clock, FLP to check at least a portion, if the portion indicates that the transmission appears to be a valid FLP, then open the transmitter tag, then reads the rest of the FLP to determine whether the CRC is valid. 如果FLP包含有效的CRC,那么标签50响应于该FLP。 If the FLP contains invalid CRC, it then tag 50 in response to the FLP. 在一个实施例中，标签发送器被设计成能在几个不同的信道上发送。 In one embodiment, the tag transmitter is designed to transmit in several different channels. 只有其中一个信道是在任意单个RLP传输期间正常使用的。 Wherein only one channel is normally used during any individual RLP transmission. 在完成询问模式之后，微处理器关掉标签部件，并且恢复深睡眠模式。 After completion of the interrogation mode, the microprocessor to turn off the label member, and restores the deep sleep mode.
概括地说，在搜索模式中，标签50执行预判别以便确定传输是否可能是来自于读取器12的FLP。 In summary, in the search mode, the tag 50 performs pre-discrimination to determine whether transmission may be derived from the reader's FLP 12. 如果微处理器30确定传输可能是FLP，那么它进入询问模式。 If the microprocessor 30 determines that the transmission may be FLP, then it enters inquiry mode. 否则，标签50再次进入深睡眠模式达预定时间周期之久。 Otherwise, the tag 50 again into deep sleep mode for a predetermined period of time ago. 在询问模式中，传输被验证为有效的FLP，并且将存储在标签50中的所要求的标签数据发送到读取器12。 In the interrogation mode, the transmission of the FLP is verified as valid, and transmits the tag 50 stored in the tag data requirements to the reader 12.
由标签50用于传输的返回链接信道能够以多种方式加以确定。 50 by the label for return transmission link channel capable of being determined in various ways. 标签可能顺序地选择返回链接信道（即，为每个RLP使用不同的返回链接信道）。 Sequentially selecting labels may return link channel (i.e., a different return link channels used for each RLP). 作为选择，读取器12可以命令标签50使用专用信道。 Alternatively, the reader 12 may command the tag 50 using a dedicated channel. 用于确定最佳返回链接信道的一种方式是让读取器12发送空命令， 所述空命令导致标签50不发送。 One way to determine the best return link channel is for the reader 12 sends null command, the command causes the empty tag 50 does not transmit. 这样允许读取器12确定在四个返回链接信道的每个上接收信号强度（RSS)。 This allows the reader 12 determines that the received signal strength of each upper (RSS) in the return link channel four. 此后，读取器12命令标签50在具有最低信号强度（即，最小的噪声/干扰量）的返回链接信道上送回其响应。 Thereafter, the reader 12 commands the tag 50 having lowest signal strength (i.e., minimum noise / interference amount) returned to the return link channel response.
在一个实施例中，所述标签周期地从深睡眠模式唤醒至浅睡眠模式，以便通过采样搜索模式计数器的零值（全零）来确定是否到了进入搜索模式的时间。 In one embodiment, the tag periodically wake up from the deep sleep mode to light sleep mode, in order to determine whether it is time to enter the search mode by a zero value (all zeros) sampling a search mode counter. 如果计数器包含全零，那么标签50进入搜索模式。 If the counter contains all zeros, then the tag 50 to enter the search mode. 在搜索模式中，标签50测试正向链接分组的存在可能。 In search mode, the label 50 Test forward link packet may exist. 如果传输可能是FLP，那么标签50进入询问模式，在此它验证FLP是否有效，并且如果是，对其进行响应。 If the transmission may be FLP, then the tag 50 enters the interrogation mode where it verifies whether a valid FLP, and if, in response thereto. 读取有效的FLP的过程继续，直到完成询问。 Read FLP effective process continues until the inquiry is completed. 然后，标签50返回到深睡眠模式。 Then, the tag 50 returns to deep sleep mode.
当在读取器12的范围内没有标签50时，显然不存在对读取器询问的响应。 When the label 50 is not in the range of the reader 12, interrogation reader in response to the apparent absence. 然而，当标签50进入读取器12的视界内时，检测并且标识特定标签50的一种方式是使用适当的算法来从多个标签中标识一个。 However, when the tag 50 enters the field of view of the reader 12 detects and identifies a particular tag 50. One way is to use an appropriate algorithm to identify from a plurality of tags. 这样的算法是本领域已知的。 Such algorithms are known in the art. 所述算法可以通过标识号（诸如标签序号）标识标签。 The algorithm can be an identification number (such as a tag ID) identification tag. 标识特定标签50的另一种方式是利用临时ID号(只在一次询问对话内有效）。 Another way to identify a specific label 50 is to use a temporary ID number (only valid within a dialog asking once). 铜鼓临时ID的标识符可以用于要求快速采集标签数据的实例中。 Tonggu temporary identifier ID may be required for rapid acquisition of the data tag examples.
在一个实施例中，标签50可以由其工厂编码的序列号（其对于每一标签是唯一的），或者临时ID号（仅在特定询问对话器件用于标示标签的短的号码）而被标示。 In one embodiment, the label 50 may be by plant-coded serial number (which is unique for each tag), or a temporary ID number (short numbers only for identification tag interrogation session in a specific device) is designated . 在另一个实施例中，读取器12发送询问信号并监控返回链接信到上的接收信号强度（RSS)级别，以确定是否有任何标签50处于范围内。 Embodiment, the reader 12 transmits an interrogation signal to monitor return link channel to the received signal strength (RSS) level, to determine whether there is any tag 50 is within the range of another embodiment. 如果RSS级别表明一个（并且只有一个）标签在读取器范围内，那么发送询问信号请求标签数据。 If the RSS level indicates one (and only one) tag reader within a range, the interrogation signal is transmitted tag data request.
参见图7，集线器14从读取器12H和12F接收数据，并且向这些读取器发布命令。 Referring to Figure 7, the hub 14 and the reader 12H 12F receives data from and issue commands to the reader. 此数据经由诸如无线链路的通信信道20发送。 This data is transmitted via a communication channel such as a wireless link 20. 此数据经由另一个通信信道32诸如电话线路发送到中心服务器16。 This data such as a telephone line 16 transmits to the center server 32 via another communication channel. 在一个实施例中，将临时ID分配给特定标签50，以便读取器12可以将来自标签50的信号与来自其他标签的信号加以区别。 In one embodiment, the temporary ID assigned to a particular tag 50, the reader 12 to the tag signal may be signals from other tags 50 will be distinguished from. 一旦已经指定了临时ID，标签50将只响应于具体地标识该特定临时ID的命令。 Once the temporary ID has been assigned, the tag 50 will only respond to a particular temporary ID identifies the particular command. 在处于FLP范围内时，标签50将保持从读取器12被获得。 When FLP is within range, the holding tab 50 from the reader 12 is obtained. 一旦标签50超出范围，在预定时间周期之后它将进入睡眠模式。 Once the tag 50 is out of range, it will enter a sleep mode after a predetermined time period. 作为选择，只要完成询问模式，读取器12通常将命令标签50进入深睡眠模式。 Alternatively, as long as the interrogation mode is completed, the reader 12 will typically command the tag 50 enters the deep sleep mode.
一旦标签50已经明确被标识（获得），读取器12通过发送用于请求标签数据的命令信号来询问标签50。 Once a tag 50 has been specifically identified (acquired), 12 reader tag data request command signal transmitted by the tag 50 is used to interrogate. 标签数据可以包括标签标识号、标牌状态（已递送、已显示）以及时间和日期信息。 Label data may include tag identification numbers, signs state (delivery, has been shown) and the time and date information. 此数据可以由读取器12接收，传送到集线器14并且周期性地发送给中心服务器16。 This data may be received by the reader 12, is transmitted to the hub 14 and periodically sent to the central server 16.
在一个实施例中，标签50以及读取器12依照特殊的命令/响应协议来执行它们的接收/发送功能。 In one embodiment, the tag 50 and the reader 12 in accordance with the specific command / response protocol to perform their receive / transmit functions. 一旦读取器12已经成功地获得所有需要的标签数据，它通常发布命令信号，以便将标签50设置为深睡眠模式。 Once the reader 12 has successfully obtained all the necessary tag data, it usually issues a command signal to the tag 50 is set to deep sleep mode. 在一个实施例中，将深睡眠模式设计成能持续足够长的时间，以便确保当其他标签正在询问时，该标签不会再度唤醒。 In one embodiment, the deep sleep mode is designed to continue long enough to ensure that when other labels are asking that the label does not wake up again. 即便所述标签将再度唤醒，通过将来自于特定标签的标签数据与该标签的序号相关，可以避免同一标签的错误双重读取。 Even if the tag will again wake up, the serial number associated with the label by the label data from a particular tag, to avoid erroneous double read of the same tag. 通常， 一旦将最初的标签50置为深睡眠模式，系统将随后读取下一个标签50，其可以在邻近的标牌上。 Typically, once the initial tag 50 is set to the deep sleep mode, the system will then read the next tag 50, which can be in an adjacent plate.
标签50处于深睡眠模式达预定时间周期之久。 Label 50 is in a deep sleep mode for a predetermined period of time ago. 然后，标签50被唤醒至浅睡眠模式几毫秒，以便确定是否到了进入搜索模式的时间 Then, the tag 50 wakes up to light sleep mode a few milliseconds to determine if it is time to enter the search mode
(通过检査计数器），并且如果时间没到，标签50恢复深睡眠模式。 (By checking the counter), and if not to the time, the label 50 recovery deep sleep mode. 在一些点，标签50进入搜索模式（利用低速时钟）。 At some point, the tag 50 enters the search mode (low-speed clock). 如果接收了可能是FLP的传输，那么标签进入询问模式（利用高速时钟），在此读取并且确认FLP。 If the received transmission may be the FLP, the tag enters the interrogation mode (high-speed clock), this read and confirm FLP. 然而，如果传输不象是FLP，那么标签50保持在搜索模式，并且确定是否到了履行自发传输（AT)的时间，若非， 则回到深睡眠模式达可编程时间周期之久。 However, if the transmission is not like FLP, then the tag 50 remains in search mode, and determines whether it is time to perform spontaneous transmission (AT), and if not, return to the deep sleep mode for a programmable period of years.
可以经由中心服务器16访问来自于标签10的标签数据，服务器16通常包括用于用户输入数据的键盘以及向用户输出数据的显示器。 16 can access the tag data from the tag 10 via the central server, the server 16 typically includes a keyboard and a display data to a user input to a user output data. 所述显示器向用户提供标签数据。 The display provides tag data to a user. 将此数据归档在中心服务器16中。 This data is archived in a central server 16. 中心服务器16还向系统提供LAN或者Web接口，用于向远程用户 The central server 16 also provides a Web interface to a LAN or a system for the remote user
(诸如CSR)提供标签数据，并且允许远程用户分析标签数据，或者输入用户定义的数据，诸如正在显示标牌的零售商店、零售商店的履行历史等等。 (Such as CSR) label provides data, analysis and allows remote users to tag data, or enter a user-defined data, such as being displayed signs of retail stores, retail stores and so fulfill history.
虽然图7中举例说明的实施例示出了与集线器14通信的中心服务器16，但是这些部件可以是单个单元，或者作为选择，以长距离 Although illustrated in FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a communication with the central hub server 1416, but these components may be a single unit, or alternatively, to a long distance
分开。 separate. 部件的配置由这些部件将被使用的实现方式驱动，而不是由系 Member arranged to achieve by these driven member to be used, rather than based
统需求来驱动。 EC demand driven.
另外，读取器12、集线器14以及中心服务器16可以是两个或更多独立单元，并且可以利用请求/响应协议（在此例如，中心服务器请求来自于集线器的数据）或者利用推出协议（在此例如，集线器周期地向中心服务器16发送数据，而无需中心服务器16请求这些数据）、将数据在这些单元之间发送。 Further, the reader 12, the hub 14 and the center server 16 may be two or more independent units, and may use a request / response protocol (here, for example, the central server requests data from the hub) or with the introduction of protocol (in For this example, the hub periodically transmits data to the central server 16, without the central server 16 requests the data), the data transmission between the units.
在正常操作模式中，系统使用具有命令/响应体系结构的无线协议。 In the normal operating mode, the system uses a wireless protocol having a command / response architecture. 读取器12以周期间隔发送正向链接分组（FLP)，并且在给定时间、在FLP之间监听来自于标签50的返回链接分组（RLP)。 The reader 12 at periodic intervals transmit forward link packet (FLP), and at a given time, between the FLP listening link packet returned from the tag (RLP) 50 a. 标签50被周期性地唤醒并且保持足够久，以便它不错过来自于读取器12的FLP。 Tag 50 is periodically wake up and held long enough, so that it miss FLP from the reader 12.
深睡眠模式使用监视时钟（WDT)来确定何时唤醒。 Deep Sleep mode uses a watchdog timer (WDT) to determine when to wake up. 在深睡眠模式期间，微处理器不运行并且停止所有时钟。 During deep sleep mode, the microprocessor is not running and stopping all clock. 由此，在深睡眠模式中只消耗最低量功率。 Thus, in the deep sleep mode only consumes a minimum amount of power. 当WDT超时时，启动微处理器处于其低速时钟模式（称为浅睡眠模式），在此，标签确定是否到了进入搜索模式的时间。 When the WDT times out, the microprocessor is in its start-speed clock mode (referred to as a light sleep mode), in this case, the tag determines if it is time to enter the search mode. 浅睡眠模式和搜索模式可以合并成单个模式。 Light sleep mode and the search mode can be combined into a single mode.
在搜索模式中，标签50使用低速时钟并且搜索可能是FLP的传输。 In the search mode, the tag 50 uses a low-speed clock and the search may be a transmission of FLP. 在检测到表现出FLP的传输之后，标签进入询问模式，启动高速时钟，验证有效的FLP的存在，并且对其做出响应。 After detecting the transmission exhibiting FLP, the tag enters the interrogation mode, to start high-speed clock, to verify the presence of valid FLP, and responds to them. 因为标签50 只响应有效的FLP时才打开，所以在通信协议中使用的睡眠模式节省了电池电量。 Because the label 50 is opened only when the response is valid FLP, so the sleep mode in a communication protocol used to save battery power.
已经公开了新颖的广告履行系统，其包括标签10，所述标签10 附于标牌46上。 Has been disclosed a novel advertising fulfillment system, which includes a tag 10, the tag 10 is attached to the plate 46. 有源标签50包括用于存储标签数据并且与读取器12通信的微处理器30。 The active tag 50 includes a microprocessor 30 stores the tag data and the communication with the reader 12. 标签50周期地唤醒以便搜索很可能的FLP。 50 periodically wake label is likely to search for the FLP. 如果检测到一个，那么标签进一步地唤醒，验证所述传输是否是有效的FLP，并且如果是，则响应FLP命令。 If it detects one, then the tag is further awaken, to verify that the transmission is a valid FLP, and if so, in response FLP command. 当标签50接收来自于读取 When the tag received from the reader 50
器12的有效命令时，它经由一个或多个RLP发送响应的数据。 When a valid command unit 12, it transmits the data response via one or more RLP. 通常， usually,
读取器12首先询问标签50其序号（或者指定临时ID)。 12 first interrogation tag reader 50 which number (or specified temporary ID). 然后读取 Then read
器12请求存储在标签存储器中的标签数据。 12 requests the data tag stored in the tag memory. 然后标签50向读取器 Then tag 50 to the reader
12发送响应的RLP。 12 sends response RLP. 在完成询问模式之后，标签50恢复深睡眠模式。 After completing the interrogation mode, the tag 50 recovery deep sleep mode.
在一个实施例中，所述系统包括RFGD标签，用于发送涉及预 In one embodiment, the system comprises a RFGD tag, for transmitting relates to pre
期位置、内容、主办人、目的等等的参数。 Of location, content, sponsors, etc. The purpose of parameters. 发送到读取器的RFID信号包含一些或者所有以下信息： Sending a signal to an RFID reader comprising some or all of the following information:
o 唯一的32位标签标识符（可以在行销材料生产或运输时 O When a unique 32-bit tag identifier (may be produced or transported marketing material
被写入标签，或者由标签制造商预编程） It is written to the tag, label or preprogrammed by the manufacturer)
o 利用"存根"（stub)格式的产品号码： o using the "stub" Product number (Stub) format:
• POP发起人（4字符） • POP sponsor (4 characters)
• 宣传号（5字符） • Promote number (5 characters)
• 开始日期（3字符） • Start Date (3 characters)
• 分类（3字符） • Category (3 characters)
• 子类（2字符） • subclass (2 characters)
• 标牌类型（3字符） • Signage type (3 characters)
• 标牌放置（3字符） • signage placement (3 characters)
• 有效期（3字符） • validity (3 characters)
• 价格点（4字符） • Price point (4 characters)
• "Per" /拒绝条件（3字符） o 生成的日期（3字符） • "Per" / reject condition (3 characters) o date generated (character 3)
o 标牌制作者ID (3字符） o sign producer ID (3 characters)
o 零售商店ID (5字符） o Retail Stores ID (5 characters)
在一个实施例中，所述系统包括室外读取器，用于接收标签数据并且发送标签数据、读取器ID以及电池状态信息。 In one embodiment, the system includes an outdoor reader for receiving data and transmitting tag data tag, the reader ID, and battery status information. 这种读取器可以装在防篡改包装中，此包装牢固地安装到标牌硬件（例如，塑料、涂漆/电镀钢或者裸（bare) /阳极氧化处理铝）上。 This reader can be installed in a tamper-resistant packaging, the packaging is fixedly mounted to plate the hardware (e.g., plastic, painted / or galvanized steel, bare (Bare) / anodized aluminum) on. 读取器可以由被授权的人员移除以便远程修补。 The reader may be removed from the patch to a remote authorized personnel. 在另一个实施例中，将读取器装在防篡改包装中，所述防篡改包装可牢固地安装至玻璃或者涂漆/电镀/阳极氧化处理金属。 In another embodiment, the reader installed in the tamper-resistant package, the tamper-proof packages may be securely mounted to the painted or glass / plating / anodizing treatment of metal.
在一个实施例中，当由集线器轮询读取器时，读取器读取并且发送来自于RFID标签的信息。 In one embodiment, the hub when polled by the reader, the reader reads and transmits information from the RFID tag.
在一个实施例中，RDIF数据可以包括一些或者所有以下信息： In one embodiment, RDIF data may include some or all of the following information:
o 发射机应答器ID (6字符，字母数字） o transponder ID (6 characters, alphanumeric)
o 电池状态（l字符，字母数字） o battery status (L character, alphanumeric)
o 故障灯状态（l字符，字母数字） o lamp failure state (L character, alphanumeric)
o RFID资源标签信息（U0字符，字母数字） o RFID tag information resource (U0 characters, alphanumeric)
在一个实施例中，所述系统包括室内读取器，用于接收标签数据并且发送标签数据、读取器ID以及电池状态信息。 In one embodiment, the system includes a reader chamber, for receiving the transmitted tag data and tag data, the reader ID, and battery status information. 这种读取器可以装在防篡改包装中，此包装牢固地安装到标牌硬件（例如，塑料、涂漆/电镀钢或者裸/阳极氧化处理铝）上。 This reader can be installed in a tamper-resistant packaging, the packaging is fixedly mounted to plate the hardware (e.g., plastic, painted / bare or galvanized steel / anodized aluminum) on. 读取器可以由被授权的人员移除以便远程修补。 The reader may be removed from the patch to a remote authorized personnel. 在另一个实施例中，将读取器装在防篡改包装中， 所述防篡改包装可牢固地安装至玻璃或者涂漆/电镀/阳极氧化处理金属。 In another embodiment, the reader installed in the tamper-resistant package, the tamper-proof packages may be securely mounted to the painted or glass / plating / anodizing treatment of metal.
在一个实施例中，所述系统包括集线器，用于轮询读取器，显示问题条件/解决方案，轮询本地电话线，登录中心服务器，报告标牌图样信息以及故障条件。 In one embodiment, the system comprises a hub, for polling the reader, a display condition problem / solution, polling local telephone line, the central log server, and reports fault conditions pattern information signs. 这种集线器可以是可移动的，具有橡胶"足" 以便稳定。 This hub may be movable, having rubber "foot" to stabilize.
在一个实施例中，集线器可以包括一些或者所有以下特征： O 在通电/重启中的自动引导程序 In one embodiment, the hub may include some or all of the following characteristics: O autopilot program energization / restart,
o 远程版本化/更新&POP管理 o Remote versioning / updates & POP management
o 用于程序&数据存储的非易失性RAM The nonvolatile RAM o & programs for data storage
o "寄存"收发机的数量及其中每一个的ID/频率/位置O 为每个发射机应答器寻找并且寄存无干扰的频率O 当信号很弱、在所有信道中发生重复干扰、无信号或者在 The number o "registration" transceiver and each of the ID / frequency / O location for each transponder to find and register without interference when the O frequency signal is weak, interference occurs repeat all the channels, or no signal in
标牌硬件中设置有错误标牌时，打开特定读取器的故障灯。 When the plate is provided with a hardware error signs, lamp failure open particular reader.
o 当主机命令时忽视确定/全部读取器 Determining neglect / o When all the reader host command
o 跟踪时间 o Tracking time
o "轮询"每个读取器，并且周期地（例如，每4小时）存储其资源信息 o "Polling" each reader, and periodically (e.g., every 4 hours) which stores the resource information
o 比较当前和在前的资源登记 o comparing the current and preceding register resources
o 存储2个免费的电话号码 o store two free telephone number
o 测试电话线、拨号的状态，如果不成功则拨打替换号码 O Test Phone status line, dial-up, if the call is unsuccessful replacing number
o 与中心服务器执行调制解调器"信号交换" o the center server performs the modem "handshake"
o 至中心服务器的集线器数据可以包括一些或者所有以下 O to the central data hub server may include some or all of the following
内容： content:
• 时间印记 • Time stamp
• 集线器ID • Hub ID
• 收发机位置的改变或者附加 • the transceiver unit changes position or additionally
• 期待的收发机信号的数目 • The number of expected signal transceiver
• 收发机报告的数目 • The number of reported transceiver
• 来自最后集线器/服务器连接的"校验和"印记 • Finally, from the hub / "checksum" imprint server connections
• 每个收发机的当前RFID资源信息 Current RFID information resource • Each transceiver
• 每个收发机的故障灯状态 • Each transceiver lamp fault state
• 接下来24小时的POP计划信息 • The next 24 hours POP program information
• 集线器程序更新 • Hub Updates
• 来自集线器/服务器连接的新"校验和"印记在一个实施例中，所述系统包括中心服务器，用于协调集线器轮 • from the hub / new "checksum" Stamp server connections in one embodiment, the system comprises a central server, for coordinating the wheel hub
询，合并POP计划信息，收集并且报告用于每个零售场所的标牌图样结构。 Exercise, POP plans to merge the information collected and reported for signs pattern structure of each retail location. 在一个实施例中，所述中心服务器管理所有登记的标牌图样的POP计划，并且提供用于所有场所和计划的状态报告，同时送到 In one embodiment, the central server manages all registered pattern plate POP program implementation, and to provide a status report for all places and programs, and to
呼叫中心客户服务代表。 Call center customer service representative.
在一个实施例中，所述系统包括RFID写入器，用于在包装/运输过程中向待附加到标牌图样上的RFID标签写入数据。 In one embodiment, the system includes an RFID writer, to be used to attach the RFID tag to the tag writing data in the pattern during the packaging / shipping. RFID写入器可以包括手持读取器12。 RFID writer 12 may comprise a handheld reader. 写入标签的数据可以包括特定POP计划的参数（来自于中心服务器）和/或参与计划的位置。 Data written to the tag may include parameters specific POP program (from the central server), and / or participate in the program location. 所述RFID写入器还可以向中心服务器和/或计价/帐单系统登记资源。 The RFID writer may also register resources and / or pricing / billing system to a central server.
虽然己经示出并且详细说明了本发明的特定实施例，但是对于本领域技术人员来说显而易见的是，在不脱离本发明的精神和范围的情况下，可以依照各种实施例对本发明做出各种改变和修改。 While details have been described and illustrated specific embodiments of the present invention, but the skilled person will be apparent that, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention may be made in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention embodiment various changes and modifications. 完全不同于此处所述的内容的其他元件、步骤、方法和技术都在本发明的范围内。 Other elements completely different from what is described herein, steps, methods and techniques are within the scope of the invention. 由此，本发明的范围不应该由在此描述的特定实施例来限制，而是应该由所附权利要求书及其等价物来限定。 Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should not by the specific embodiments described herein be limited, but should hereto and their equivalents defined by the appended claims.
1.一种RF系统，用于通过确定在多个预定位置处存在一个或多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行，所述广告计划包括在多个不同的设施上设置的标牌，其中该计划的每一设施处至少有一个标牌，所述RF系统包括： 与每个广告标牌相关联的标签，所述标牌出于广告的目的而被显示，并且所述标签适于RF通信； 处于每个设施处的至少一个RF读取器，用于从读取器传输范围内的每个标签接收标签数据而不传送数据给所述标签，其中所接收的标签数据表明在该计划的一设施处的具体一个预定位置中，所述标签及其相应标牌的身份和存在；以及集线器，用于经由所述至少一个RF读取器从处于设施处的每个标签接收标签数据，并且用于向远程计算机发送标签数据，所述远程计算机用于接收并且分析来自于多个不同设施的标签数据，以便确定每 An RF system for the presence of one or more advertising signs without human intervention by remote monitoring of advertising programs to perform predetermined by determining at a plurality of positions, provided the advertisement program includes a plurality of different facilities plate, wherein each of the facility of the program has at least one plate, said RF system comprising: a tag associated with each advertising signs, advertising purposes the signs to be displayed, and the label is adapted to RF communication; at each facility at least one RF reader receives the tag data for each tag from the reader transmission range without transmitting data to the tag, wherein the received tag data indicates the program DETAILED a predetermined position in a facility, the identity of the tag and the presence of its corresponding label; and a hub, at least one via the RF reader receives the tag data from the tag in each facility, and tag for transmitting data to a remote computer, the remote computer for receiving and analyzing data from a plurality of different facilities of the tag, to determine whether each 标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否及时并且正确地定位于每个设施处，并且由此确定哪些广告标牌和设施符合广告计划。 Identity signs, signs and determine whether each timely and correctly positioned at each facility, and thereby determine which advertising signs and facilities in line with advertising programs.
2. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述计算机确定所述标牌是否根据预定的广告计划而处于一预定位置。 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the computer to determine whether the label is in a predetermined position in accordance with a predetermined program advertising.
3. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标牌是从包括行销材料、 显示器、价格信息、赠券分配器、标牌图样、陈列架、楼层席、柜台席、容器、宣传硬件、购物者识别卡、季节性宣传和产品的组中选出来的。 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein said label is selected from the marketing material, a display, price information, coupon dispensers, signs pattern, display rack, floor seats, seats counters, containers, promote hardware, shoppers identification cards, promotional and seasonal products selected out of the group.
4. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签包括用于存储标签数据的存储器，发送器和接收器。 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein said tag comprises a memory, the transmitter and receiver store tag data.
5. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签是无源标签。 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein said tag is a passive tag.
6. 如权利要求5所述的系统，其中所述无源标签用于确定所述标牌的预定位置。 The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the passive tag for determining a predetermined position of the signs.
7. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签是接触标签，以及所述接触标签确定所述标牌的预定位置。 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said contact tag is a tag, label, and determining the contact position of the predetermined signs.
8. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签自动地定期地发送标签数据。 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said label automatically periodically transmits the tag data.
9. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述计算机经由无线链路与读取器通信。 The system of claim 1 wherein said computer via a wireless communication link with the reader as claimed in claim.
10. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述读取器经由RP连接无线链路与标签通信。 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein said reader is connected via a wireless link to communicate with the RP label.
11. 如权利要求l所述的系统，其中每个读取器包括数据管理模块，该模块能够从不同类型的标签中读取标签数据。 11. The system of claim l, wherein each reader includes a data management module that is capable of reading the tag data from different types of Tags.
12. 如权利要求11所述的系统，其中所述数据管理模块将标签数据转换为标准数据流，并且向所述计算机发送该标准数据流。 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the data management module tag data into the reference data stream, and transmits the standard data stream to the computer.
13. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述读取器包括可互换的数据管理模块。 13. The system according to claim 1, wherein said reader comprises a data management module interchangeable.
14. 如权利要求13所述的系统，其中每个可互换的数据管理模块适于从一预定类型的标签中接收标签数据。 14. The system according to claim 13, wherein each interchangeable data management module is adapted to receive a predetermined type of tag data from Tags.
15. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中： 所述标签数据包括标牌标识数据；以及所述计算机使用该标牌标识数据来确定标牌是否符合广告计划。 15. The system according to claim 1, wherein: said tag data includes data identifying label; and the computer using the label tag identification data to determine whether the advertising program.
16. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签检测标牌是否依照预定广告计划存在于预定位置，并且向读取器发送信号。 16. The system according to claim 1, wherein said tag detects whether the label is present in accordance with predetermined advertising program predetermined position, and sends a signal to the reader.
17. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签是无源标签，该无源标签从紧密接近的外部电源接收能量。 The external power source 17. The system according to claim 1, wherein said tag is a passive tag, a passive tag which receives energy from close proximity.
18. 如权利要求l所述的系统，其中所述标牌包括标牌的标识标记。 18. The system of claim l, wherein said label comprises indicia marking signs.
19. 如权利要求18所述的系统，其中所述标牌的标识标记是从包括磁性油墨以及切口标记的组中选出来的。 19. The system according to claim 18, wherein said identification mark is a label selected from the group consisting of magnetic ink out of cuts and labeled.
20. 如权利要求18所述的系统，其中所述标牌的标识标记存储在EEPROM芯片中。 20. The system according to claim 18, wherein said identification mark of signs stored in the EEPROM chip.
21. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签数据包括标签标识数据。 21. The system according to claim 1, wherein the tag data includes a tag identification data.
22. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述标签数据包括状态，时间和日期信息。 22. The system according to claim 1, wherein the tag data includes a status, time and date information.
23. 如权利要求1所述的系统，其中所述计算机根据该广告计划确定在预定时间周期期间所述标牌是否在一预定位置。 23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the computer to determine whether the label at a predetermined position during a predetermined time period according to the advertisement program.
24. —种RF系统，用于通过确定在多个预定位置处存在一个或多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行，所述广告计划包括在多个不同的设施上设置的标牌，其中该计划的每一设施处至少有一个标牌，所述RP系统包括：与每个广告标牌相关联的标签，所述标牌出于广告的目的而被显示，并且所述标签适于RF通信；处于每个设施处的至少一个RF读取器，用于从读取器传输范围内的每个标签接收标签数据，其中所接收的标签数据表明在该计划的一设施处的具体一个预定位置中，所述标签及其相应标牌的身份和存在；以及集线器，用于经由所述至少一个RF读取器从处于设施处的每个标签接收标签数据，并且用于向远程计算机发送标签数据，所述远程计算机用于接收并且分析来自于多个不同设施的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定 24. - RF test system, without the need for means for determining the presence of one or more advertising signs at a plurality of predetermined positions human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the advertising programs provided comprising a plurality of different facilities plate, wherein each of the facility of the program has at least one sign, the RP system comprising: a tag associated with each advertising signs, advertising purposes the signs to be displayed, and the label is adapted to RF communication; at each facility at least one RF reader receives the tag data for each tag reader from the transmission range, wherein the received data indicates a predetermined tag in a particular facility of the program position, and the corresponding identity of the tag and the presence of signs; and a hub, an RF tag reader receives the tag data from each facility via at least one, and for transmitting tag data to a remote computer the remote computer for receiving and analyzing data from a plurality of different tag facility to determine the identity of each plate, and determines 个标牌是否及时并且正确地定位于每个设施处，并且由此确定哪些广告标牌和设施符合广告计划；及其中，所述标签包括微控制器以及电源，所述标签周期地唤醒以便向读取器发送标签数据。 And whether a label is correctly positioned in time to each facility, and thereby determine which facilities meet advertising signs and advertising programs; and wherein the tag includes a microcontroller and a power supply for periodically waking up the tag to the reader transmits tag data.
25. 如权利要求24所述的系统，其中所述标签是接触标签，以及所述接触标签通过与标牌的物理接触来确定所述标牌是否存在。 25. The system according to claim 24, wherein said contact tag is a label, and the contact plate in physical contact with the tag by determining the presence or absence of said label.
26. —种RF系统，用于通过确定在多个预定位置处存在一个或多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行，所述广告计划包括在多个不同的设施上设置的标牌，其中该计划的每一设施处至少有一个标牌，所述RF系统包括：与每个广告标牌相关联的标签，所述标牌出于广告的目的而被显示，并且所述标签适于RF通信；处于每个设施处的至少一个RF读取器，用于从读取器传输范围内的每个标签接收标签数据，其中所接收的标签数据表明在该计划的一设施处的具体一个预定位置中，所述标签及其相应标牌的身份和存在；以及集线器，用于经由所述至少一个RF读取器从处于设施处的每个标签接收标签数据，并且用于向远程计算机发送标签数据，所述远程计算机用于接收并且分析来自于多个不同设施的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定 26. - RF test system, without the need for means for determining the presence of one or more advertising signs at a plurality of predetermined positions human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the advertising programs provided comprising a plurality of different facilities plate, wherein each of the facility of the program has at least one plate, said RF system comprising: a tag associated with each advertising signs, advertising purposes the signs to be displayed, and the label is adapted to RF communication; at each facility at least one RF reader receives the tag data for each tag reader from the transmission range, wherein the received data indicates a predetermined tag in a particular facility of the program position, and the corresponding identity of the tag and the presence of signs; and a hub, an RF tag reader receives the tag data from each facility via at least one, and for transmitting tag data to a remote computer the remote computer for receiving and analyzing data from a plurality of different tag facility to determine the identity of each plate, and determines 个标牌是否及时并且正确地定位于每个设施处，并且由此确定哪些广告标牌和设施符合广告计划；及其中，所述标签是有源标签，其使用睡眠模式来节省功率。 Whether a sign promptly and correctly positioned at each facility, and thereby determine which advertising signs and facilities in line with advertising programs; and, the tag is an active tag, which uses a sleep mode to save power.
27. —种RF系统，用于通过确定在多个预定位置处存在一个或多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行，所述广告计划包括在多个不同的设施上设置的标牌，其中该计划的每一设施处至少有一个标牌，所述RF系统包括：与每个广告标牌相关联的标签，所述标牌出于广告的目的而被显示，并且所述标签适于RF通信；处于每个设施处的至少一个RF读取器，用于从读取器传输范围内的每个标签接收标签数据，其中所接收的标签数据表明在该计划的一设施处的具体一个预定位置中，所述标签及其相应标牌的身份和存在；以及集线器，用于经由所述至少一个RF读取器从处于设施处的每个标签接收标签数据，并且用于向远程计算机发送标签数据，所述远程计算机用于接收并且分析来自于多个不同设施的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定 27. - RF test system, without the need for means for determining the presence of one or more advertising signs at a plurality of predetermined positions human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the advertising programs provided comprising a plurality of different facilities plate, wherein each of the facility of the program has at least one plate, said RF system comprising: a tag associated with each advertising signs, advertising purposes the signs to be displayed, and the label is adapted to RF communication; at each facility at least one RF reader receives the tag data for each tag reader from the transmission range, wherein the received data indicates a predetermined tag in a particular facility of the program position, and the corresponding identity of the tag and the presence of signs; and a hub, an RF tag reader receives the tag data from each facility via at least one, and for transmitting tag data to a remote computer the remote computer for receiving and analyzing data from a plurality of different tag facility to determine the identity of each plate, and determines 个标牌是否及时并且正确地定位于每个设施处，并且由此确定哪些广告标牌和设施符合广告计划；及其中，所述读取器包括用于在不同功率节省模式之间切换所述读取器的开关。 And whether a label is correctly positioned in time to each facility, and thereby determine which facilities meet advertising signs and advertising programs; and wherein the reader comprises means for switching between the different power saving modes read the switching device.
28. —种RF系统，用于通过确定在多个预定位置处存在一个或多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行，所述广告计划包括在多个不同的设施上设置的标牌，其中该计划的每一设施处至少有一个标牌，所述RF系统包括：与每个广告标牌相关联的标签，所述标牌出于广告的目的而被显示，并且所述标签适于RF通信；处于每个设施处的至少一个RF读取器，用于从读取器传输范围内的每个标签接收标签数据，其中所接收的标签数据表明在该计划的一设施处的具体一个预定位置中，所述标签及其相应标牌的身份和存在；以及集线器，用于经由所述至少一个RF读取器从处于设施处的每个标签接收标签数据，并且用于向远程计算机发送标签数据，所述远程计算机用于接收并且分析来自于多个不同设施的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定 28. - RF test system, without the need for means for determining the presence of one or more advertising signs at a plurality of predetermined positions human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the advertising programs provided comprising a plurality of different facilities plate, wherein each of the facility of the program has at least one plate, said RF system comprising: a tag associated with each advertising signs, advertising purposes the signs to be displayed, and the label is adapted to RF communication; at each facility at least one RF reader receives the tag data for each tag reader from the transmission range, wherein the received data indicates a predetermined tag in a particular facility of the program position, and the corresponding identity of the tag and the presence of signs; and a hub, an RF tag reader receives the tag data from each facility via at least one, and for transmitting tag data to a remote computer the remote computer for receiving and analyzing data from a plurality of different tag facility to determine the identity of each plate, and determines 个标牌是否及时并且正确地定位于每个设施处，并且由此确定哪些广告标牌和设施符合广告计划；及其中，读取器周期地唤醒以便检测由标签发送的标签数据。 A sign is timely and correctly positioned at each facility, and thereby determine which advertising signs and facilities in line with advertising programs; and, the reader periodically wake up in order to detect the tag data transmitted by the tag.
29. —种通过确定在多个分开的设施处的预定位置处存在多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划履行的方法，其中多个所述分开的设施处将放置有标牌，所述方法包括：将可以射频的标签与每个标牌相关联，所述标签存储一标签标识符；利用每个设施处的RF读取器来从读取器传输范围内的每个标签中接收标签数据；根据所接收的标签数据，确定在该计划的设施之一的具体位置处的标签及其相应广告标牌的身份和存在；定位一集线器，以便经由所述RF读取器从标签中接收标签数据;以及在远离至少一个设施的位置处接收并且分析来自于每个集线器的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否被及时并且正确地定位，以及确定该标签所位于的设施，并且由此确定每个标牌以及每个设施是否符合广告计划；及在距离标牌或者标牌 29. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of advertising signs at predetermined positions in a plurality of separate facility to the remote monitoring method of advertising program performed without human intervention, wherein a plurality of said separate facility will be placed signs, the said method comprising: a radio frequency tag may be associated with each tag with the tag storing a tag identifier; each facility using RF reader receives the tag at the tag from each of the transmission range of the reader transactions; tag data according to the received identity tag is determined at one specific location of the facility and its corresponding program, and the presence of advertising signs; positioning a hub to receive the tag from the tag via the RF reader transactions; and receiving and analyzing the data from the tag of each hub, in order to determine the identity of each tag and each tag is determined whether a timely and correctly positioned at a location remote from the at least one facility, and determining whether the label is located facilities, and thereby determine each sign and each facility complies with our advertising program; and at a distance of signs or signs 期望位置预定距离内固定地设置读取器。 A predetermined desired position of the reader is fixedly disposed within the distance.
30. —种通过确定在多个分开的设施处的预定位置处存在多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划履行的方法，其中多个所述分开的设施处将放置有标牌，所述方法包括：将可以射频的标签与每个标牌相关联，所述标签存储一标签标识符；利用每个设施处的RF读取器来从读取器传输范围内的每个标签中接收标签数据；根据所接收的标签数据，确定在该计划的设施之一的具体位置处的标签及其相应广告标牌的身份和存在；定位一集线器，以便经由所述RF读取器从标签中接收标签数据;以及在远离至少一个设施的位置处接收并且分析来自于每个集线器的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否被及时并且正确地定位，以及确定该标签所位于的设施，并且由此确定每个标牌以及每个设施是否符合广告计划；使读取器进入睡眠模式 30. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of advertising signs at predetermined positions in a plurality of separate facility to the remote monitoring method of advertising program performed without human intervention, wherein a plurality of said separate facility will be placed signs, the said method comprising: a radio frequency tag may be associated with each tag with the tag storing a tag identifier; each facility using RF reader receives the tag at the tag from each of the transmission range of the reader transactions; tag data according to the received identity tag is determined at one specific location of the facility and its corresponding program, and the presence of advertising signs; positioning a hub to receive the tag from the tag via the RF reader transactions; and receiving and analyzing the data from the tag of each hub, in order to determine the identity of each tag and each tag is determined whether a timely and correctly positioned at a location remote from the at least one facility, and determining whether the label is located facilities, and thereby determine each sign and each facility complies with our advertising program; the reader into sleep mode 便节省功率；以及周期地唤醒读取器以便寻找来自标签的数据传输。 It will save power; and the wake-up period for the reader to find the data transmission from the tag.
31. —种通过确定在多个分开的设施处的预定位置处存在多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划履行的方法，其中多个所述分开的设施处将放置有标牌，所述方法包括-将可以射频的标签与每个标牌相关联，所述标签存储一标签标识符；利用每个设施处的RF读取器来从读取器传输范围内的每个标签中接收标签数据；根据所接收的标签数据，确定在该计划的设施之一的具体位置处的标签及其相应广告标牌的身份和存在；定位一集线器，以便经由所述RF读取器从标签中接收标签数据;以及在远离至少一个设施的位置处接收并且分析来自于每个集线器的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否被及时并且正确地定位，以及确定该标签所位于的设施，并且由此确定每个标牌以及每个设施是否符合广告计划；使标签进入睡眠模式以便 31. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of advertising signs at predetermined positions in a plurality of separate facility to the remote monitoring method of advertising program performed without human intervention, wherein a plurality of said separate facility will be placed signs, the said method comprising - a radio frequency tag may be associated with each tag, a tag identifier in the tag storage; each facility using RF reader receives the tag at each of the tag from the transmission range of the reader transactions; tag data according to the received identity tag is determined at one specific location of the facility and its corresponding program, and the presence of advertising signs; positioning a hub to receive the tag from the tag via the RF reader transactions; and receiving and analyzing the data from the tag of each hub, in order to determine the identity of each tag and each tag is determined whether a timely and correctly positioned at a location remote from the at least one facility, and determining whether the label is located facilities, and thereby determine each sign and each facility complies with our advertising program; the label into sleep mode in order to 节省功率；以及周期地唤醒标签以便发送标签数据。 Save power; and wake-up tag to transmit the tag data periodically.
32. 如权利要求31所述的方法，其中所述标签数据包括标签标识数据。 32. The method according to claim 31, wherein the tag data includes a tag identification data.
33. —种通过确定在多个分开的设施处的预定位置处存在多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划履行的方法，其中多个所述分开的设施处将放置有标牌，所述方法包括：将可以射频的标签与每个标牌相关联，所述标签存储一标签标识符；利用每个设施处的RF读取器来从读取器传输范围内的每个标签中接收标签数据；根据所接收的标签数据，确定在该计划的设施之一的具体位置处的标签及其相应广告标牌的身份和存在；定位一集线器，以便经由所述RF读取器从标签中接收标签数据;以及在远离至少一个设施的位置处接收并且分析来自于每个集线器的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否被及时并且正确地定位，以及确定该标签所位于的设施，并且由此确定每个标牌以及每个设施是否符合广告计划；在相对于标牌的固定位 33. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of advertising signs at predetermined positions in a plurality of separate facility to the remote monitoring method of advertising program performed without human intervention, wherein a plurality of said separate facility will be placed signs, the said method comprising: a radio frequency tag may be associated with each tag with the tag storing a tag identifier; each facility using RF reader receives the tag at the tag from each of the transmission range of the reader transactions; tag data according to the received identity tag is determined at one specific location of the facility and its corresponding program, and the presence of advertising signs; positioning a hub to receive the tag from the tag via the RF reader transactions; and receiving and analyzing the data from the tag of each hub, in order to determine the identity of each tag and each tag is determined whether a timely and correctly positioned at a location remote from the at least one facility, and determining whether the label is located facilities, and thereby determine each sign and each facility complies with our advertising program; in a fixed position relative to the signs 处安装读取器；从预定范围中的标签中接收信号；以及如果在指定周期内没有从标签中接收到信号，那么生成警告信号，所述警告信号表明标牌已经移离指定位置。 The reader of the mounting; receive signals from the tag in a predetermined range; and if no signal is received from the tag within the specified period, then generates a warning signal, the warning signal indicates that tag has been moved away from the specified location.
34. —种通过确定在多个设施的预定位置处存在多个标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行的系统，所述系统包括：RF装置，用于无线地发送与一标牌相关联的数据，其中该标牌为了广告的目的而正被显示；位于远离标牌处的接收装置，用于接收标牌数据，而不向RF装置传输数据；以及分析装置，用于经由所述RF装置接收标牌数据，并且分析标牌数据以便确定标牌的身份，以及确定标牌是否及时并且正确地设置在各设施处，并且由此确定是否符合广告计划。 34. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of label at the predetermined position to a plurality of facility systems without human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the system comprising: RF means, associated with a tag for wirelessly transmitting with data, wherein the signs for the purpose of advertising is being displayed; located remote from the receiving means at a plate, for receiving label data, not the data to RF transmission means; and analyzing means for receiving the RF device via signage data, and analysis of data in order to determine the identity of signs signs, signs and determine whether timely and properly provided at each facility, and thereby determine whether the advertising program.
35. —种通过确定在多个设施的预定位置处存在多个标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行的系统，所述系统包括：RF装置，用于无线地发送与一标牌相关联的数据，其中该标牌为了广告的目的而正被显示；位于远离标牌处的接收装置，用于接收标牌数据，而不向RF装置传输数据；分析装置，用于经由所述RF装置接收标牌数据，并且分析标牌数据以便确定标牌的身份，以及确定标牌是否及时并且正确地设置在各设施处，并且由此确定是否符合广告计划；以及其中，所述标牌数据包括标识号。 35. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of label at the predetermined position to a plurality of facility systems without human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the system comprising: RF means, associated with a tag for wirelessly transmitting with data, wherein the signs for the purpose of advertising is being displayed; located remote from the receiving means at a plate, for receiving label data, not the data to RF transmission means; analyzing means for receiving data via the RF device signage and analysis of data in order to determine the identity of signs signs, signs and determine whether timely and properly provided at each facility, and thereby determine whether the advertising program; and wherein the label data includes identification number.
36. —种通过确定在多个设施的预定位置处存在多个标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划的履行的系统，所述系统包括：RF装置，用于无线地发送与一标牌相关联的数据，其中该标牌为了广告的目的而正被显示；位于远离标牌处的接收装置，用于接收标牌数据，而不向RF装置传输数据；以及分析装置，用于经由所述RF装置接收标牌数据，并且分析标牌数据以便确定标牌的身份，以及确定标牌是否及时并且正确地设置在各设施处，并且由此确定是否符合广告计划；其中，所述RF装置是接触标签；所述接收装置是读取器；及所述分析装置是计算机。 36. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of label at the predetermined position to a plurality of facility systems without human intervention to perform remote monitoring of advertising program, the system comprising: RF means, associated with a tag for wirelessly transmitting with data, wherein the signs for the purpose of advertising is being displayed; located remote from the receiving means at a plate, for receiving label data, not the data to RF transmission means; and analyzing means for receiving the RF device via signage data, and analyzes the data to determine the identity of signs signs, signs and determining whether a timely and correctly disposed at each facility, and thereby determining whether the advertising program; wherein the RF device is a contact tag; said receiving means is the reader; and said analyzing means is a computer.
37. —种通过确定在多个分开的设施处的预定位置处存在多个广告标牌来无需人为干预地远程监控广告计划履行的方法，其中多个所述分开的设施处将放置有标牌，所述方法包括：将可以射频的标签与每个标牌相关联，所述标签存储一标签标识符；利用每个设施处的RF读取器来从读取器传输范围内的每个标签中接收标签数据且不传送数据给所述标签；根据所接收的标签数据，确定在该计划的设施之一的具体位置处的标签及其相应广告标牌的身份和存在；定位一集线器，以便经由所述RF读取器从标签中接收标签数据；以及在远离至少一个设施的位置处接收并且分析来自于每个集线器的标签数据，以便确定每个标牌的身份，并且确定每个标牌是否被及时并且正确地定位，以及确定该标签所位于的设施，并且由此确定每个标牌以及每个设施是否符合广告计 37. - by determining the presence of a plurality of kinds of advertising signs at predetermined positions in a plurality of separate facility to the remote monitoring method of advertising program performed without human intervention, wherein a plurality of said separate facility will be placed signs, the said method comprising: a radio frequency tag may be associated with each tag with the tag storing a tag identifier; each facility using RF reader receives the tag at the tag from each of the transmission range of the reader and does not transmit data to the data tag; tag according to the received data, determine the identity of the label at a specific location in one of the program and its corresponding facility exists and advertising signs; positioning a hub, so that via the RF from the tag reader receives the tag data; and receiving and analyzing the data from the tag of each hub, in order to determine the identity of each tag at a position remote from the at least one facility, and determines whether each tag is timely and correctly location, facilities and determining the tag is located, and thus determine each sign and each facility complies with our advertising dollars 。 .
38. 如权利要求37所述的方法，其中远离该计划中的所有设施的一计算机接收并分析所述标签数据。 38. The method according to claim 37, wherein a computer remote from all the facilities of the program receiving and analyzing the tag data.
39. 如权利要求37所述的方法，还包括检测是否从该指定位置移动所述标牌。 39. The method of claim 37, further comprising detecting whether the movement of the label from the specified location.
40. 如权利要求37所述的方法，还包括从包括接触标签、无源标签和有源标签的组中选择所述标签。 40. The method according to claim 37, further comprising a label selected from the group consisting of said contact tag, passive tags, and active tags.
41. 如权利要求37所述的方法，还包括： 将在商店的预定区域内的多个标牌分组； 将标签与每个标牌相关联；以及利用至少一个读取器来从每个标牌接收信号。 The label associated with each tag;; and utilizing the at least one reader receives a signal from each of a plurality of tag label in a predetermined area of ​​the store group: 41. A method as claimed in claim 37, further comprising .
42. 如权利要求41所述的方法，还包括在标牌组上面定位读取器。 42. The method according to claim 41, further comprising a tag reader positioned above the group.
43. 如权利要求37所述的方法，还包括当从预定位置移动标签时生成信号。 43. The method according to claim 37, further comprising generating a predetermined position when a signal from the mobile tag.
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