EP1071496B2 - Verfahren zum identifizierung eines sportgeräts, insbesondere snowboard oder surfboard oder wassersportfahrzeug - Google Patents

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EP1071496B2
EP1071496B2 EP99915802A EP99915802A EP1071496B2 EP 1071496 B2 EP1071496 B2 EP 1071496B2 EP 99915802 A EP99915802 A EP 99915802A EP 99915802 A EP99915802 A EP 99915802A EP 1071496 B2 EP1071496 B2 EP 1071496B2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A63C11/004—Anti-theft devices for skis or ski equipment
    • A63C11/005—Anti-theft devices for skis or ski equipment on the ski or pole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C2203/00—Special features of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
    • A63C2203/22—Radio waves emitting or receiving, e.g. remote control, RFID

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  • the present invention relates to a method of identifying a sports article, in particular a ski board or, surfing, shoes or a water sport gear. It also relates to an article for which this method is implemented and a communication equipment for the implementation of this method.
  • EP441318 discloses a ski with a permanent identification tag for identification.
  • the ski board described in this document has a permanent identification tag.
  • glue layers and reinforcing layers are placed alternately, the last reinforcing layer on the top and the bottom of the ski being covered with a layer of glue and a slippery coating.
  • An identification tag with a magnetic read identification code is placed in one of the adhesive layers.
  • Such a tag is passive and simply makes it possible to identify a marked article at a very short distance.
  • US 5,682,143 discloses a radio frequency tag equipped with a memory zone, adapted to be affixed to an article
  • US 5,640,002 discloses a reader for a radiofrequency tag comprising a memory zone.
  • Such equipment is suitable for reading an identifier for an article intended for sale. The identifier is written in the memory area of the label affixed to the article. This equipment also permanently deactivates the label when the item is sold. This equipment is not suitable for managing a stock of rental items. Indeed, the same rental item is planned to exit the stock and enter many times.
  • EP-A-0 621 566 discloses an electronic identification device, in particular for a pair of skis or a racket or the like, comprising a read-only memory containing data of manufacture of the sports article, pair numbers, authorization data for access to sports practice areas. Alternatively, the memory is read-write to avoid collision problems by erasing one of two identification devices of a pair, with the possibility of restoring the erased device if one day the first device, initially kept active, becomes defective.
  • EP-A-0 178 924 discloses an identification device for logistics applications, including railway fleet management. The device includes a first memory area into which long-term data such as the owner's name, the serial number of the vehicle, and a second memory area reserved for temporary data such as journey, nature and the weight of the load. The first zone is protected against accidental deletion but can be reprogrammed by a special procedure.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a method of dynamically marking a sports article, allowing not only to unambiguously identify an article, but also to manage temporary information, such as the identity of the owner or tenant, the condition of the equipment at the time of rental, the date of passage in a control zone, and more generally any information corresponding to a specific use of a material.
  • a sports article in particular a ski or surfboard or a water sports machine, of the type comprising a radiofrequency tag with non-contact reading incorporated into a part of the article, is characterized in that the radiofrequency label includes a first non-rewritable memory area in which a unique permanent identification of the tag is recorded, and a second memory area for recording additional temporary data.
  • the tag includes an antenna for transmitting radio frequency additional data to the label on the one hand, and for receiving and recording such data on the other hand.
  • the range of the transmission is greater than 10 centimeters.
  • the invention also relates to a method for identifying a sports article, in particular a ski or surfboard or a water sports equipment, consisting in incorporating into a part of the sports article a radio frequency tag. , characterized in that it comprises an identification of said sport article by an external equipment comprising a reading of a permanent unique identifier inscribed in a first non-rewritable memory area within said radiofrequency label, and a storage of transmitted data by said external equipment in a second rewritable memory area within said radiofrequency tag.
  • data is recorded in the tag from an external equipment comprising means for automatically generating information intended to be written in the rewritable memory of the tag.
  • data are recorded in the tag from an external equipment comprising manual information input means intended to be written in the rewritable memory of the tag.
  • the principle of the invention can be extended later to other snow sports articles monoski type, snowboard, shoes, sled, water sports equipment, windsurfing, surfing, dinghies, catamarans, etc.
  • the marking method according to the invention therefore allows a particularly reliable and tamper-proof identification system.
  • this radiofrequency label will allow the development of a global use by the entire chain, from the manufacturer to the end customer, via retailers and ski resorts.
  • the sporting goods manufacturers are primarily concerned since it is up to them to achieve the integration of the radiofrequency label in the ski during the manufacturing process.
  • the marking according to the invention can enable them to develop a new marketing concept by offering intelligent skiing and new services to their customers. It also constitutes a certificate of origin and proof of the origin of the article.
  • the method according to the invention also has an anti-theft function: the ski is uniquely and unalterably identified with a unique, non-modifiable and unalterable number.
  • the marking labels according to the invention also offer the possibility of writing in a memory page of the radiofrequency label the name of the customer.
  • this possibility also allows the integration of manufacturing data (batch number, date of manufacture, operator, ).
  • the method according to the invention thus allows a traceability of the ski throughout its lifetime.
  • the method according to the invention also offers many applications.
  • the retailer is equipped with software that controls the system of dialogue with the electronic label or radiofrequency. These two elements form an integral part of the invention.
  • the software runs on a microcomputer; it allows the entry of a customer file (name, coordinates) and the control of the dialogue unit. In a completely automatic way the operator can read the ski number and also write information in the memory pages of the label.
  • the invention allows a fast entry of the ski number and the tenants, thus significantly reducing the wait in the store.
  • the method of the invention also allows the management of automatic ski recovery units rental, with access through the reading of the label at the opening of a locker to deposit the skis.
  • stations and runway operators For stations and runway operators:
  • the operators can count the number of skis passed at this location.
  • the antennas will be connected to a unit of dialogue and memorization. This information can be retrieved by a computer system to study the attendance of certain tracks or passages of tracks.
  • the invention can also be extended to the field of competition to ensure the identification of skiers and the automatic triggering of the timings.
  • the radiofrequency tag 10 is integrated directly into the body of the ski 1, more particularly in its spatula 10.
  • the integration of the radiofrequency tag supports a covering 3 of plastic or composite material, and is made at a predetermined and standardized location, marked with respect to external referents visible on one of the ski faces.
  • the radiofrequency tag 10 comprises a radiofrequency module 11 providing a transmission / reception function by an antenna made according to techniques known in the field of radio frequencies, and a memory 12 comprising a first non-rewritable memory zone Z1 comprising a memory location for storing identification information ID and a second rewritable memory zone Z2 allowing the recording of temporary information, corresponding to specific applications and protocols that are not necessarily standardized.
  • the tag 10 is powered by reception of radiofrequency waves emitted by a loop fitted to an external communication equipment 20, which makes it possible to activate the radio frequency module without it being necessary to provide a battery or battery type power supply.
  • the label is powered by a loop to activate the radio frequency module without the need to provide a battery-type power supply or battery.
  • the external communication equipment 20 comprises, by way of non-limiting example, a radiofrequency module 21, a transmission / reception module 22 and a control and processing module 23 to which a data storage memory 28 is connected, an information acquisition equipment 27 generally comprising a keyboard 29 and an automatic information generation module 25
  • the control and processing module 23 also controls a sound transducer 24, such as for example a buzzer or a loudspeaker, and a light indicator or display device 25.
  • the radiofrequency module 21 comprises a radio frequency loop 210 connected to a supply circuit 211 controlled by the transmission / reception module 22 and a detection circuit 213.
  • the radio frequency loop 210 makes it possible both to transmit and receive information and supplying a radiofrequency tag 10 placed at a short distance.
  • the presence of the label 10 causes an increase ⁇ l of the current flowing in the supply circuit 211 of the plug 210.
  • This increase in current is detected (SD sequence) by the detection circuit 213 to trigger an exchange sequence SE signals between the equipment 20 and the tag 10.
  • a first step of the exchange sequence SE consists in reading by the equipment 20 of the permanent identification information ID of the tag 10. Reading this information triggers the continuation of the exchange sequence, by example the transmission of information entered IS by the operator using a keyboard 29, such as the name of the renter, as well as information automatically generated IG, for example the date and time of the recording. This information can be stored in a writable memory only once.
  • a verification sequence SV is undertaken during which the equipment 20 triggers the reading of the information stored by the radiofrequency tag 10, via the loop 210, the transmission / reception module 22 and the control and processing unit 23.
  • the data received is then compared with stored data in relation to the identification number ID of the label 10. If this verification is positive, the customization of the article 1 is considered as a valid and an audible or light signal is generated by a transducer 24 such as a buzzer or by a light or display indicator 25. Otherwise, a new recording sequence of the personalization information is activated.
  • the identification information of the label is read, as well as the data stored in the rewritable memory.
  • the reading equipment checks whether the data recorded in the label are identical to the data recorded in the equipment, in relation to the same identification number.
  • the equipment records the end of the lease, and edits for example the invoice.
  • the ski resort may include checkpoints formed by loops placed for example on the passage of access lines to lifts or chairlifts, or at any point of passage required. These loops are associated with equipment comprising means for reading the data stored in the tags incorporated in the sports articles, and possibly for entering information in said labels.
  • the external communication equipment implemented in the present invention may have an internal structure different from that just described.
  • other communication protocols may be provided between an external device and non-contact reading tags according to the invention.

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  1. Sportartikel (1), insbesondere ein Ski- oder Surfbrett oder ein Wassersportgerät, das ein kontaktfrei lesbares Funkfrequenzetikett (10) aufweist, welches in einen Teil (2) des Artikels (1) integriert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Funkfrequenzetikett (10) eine erste, nicht-wiederbeschreibbare Speicherzone (Z1) aufweist, in der eine permanente individuelle Kennzeichnung (ID) des Funkfrequenzetiketts (10) aufgezeichnet ist, sowie eine zweite, wiederbeschreibbare Speicherzone (Z2), die die Aufzeichnung von zeitweiligen Zusatzdaten gestattet.
  2. Sportartikel (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Funkfrequenzetikett (10) eine Antenne (11) aufweist, die einerseits für die Sendung der Daten der für das Etikett spezifischen Kennzeichnung (ID) über Funkfrequenz und andererseits für den Empfang und die Aufzeichnung der Zusatzdaten bestimmt ist.
  3. Sportartikel (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Reichweite der Sendung mehr als 10 cm beträgt.
  4. Verfahren zur Identifizierung eines Sportartikels (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-3, insbesondere eines Ski-oder Surfbretts oder eines Wassersportgeräts, das darin besteht, dass in einen Teil des Sportartikels (1) ein Funkfrequenzetikett (10) integriert wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Identifizierung des Sportartikels (1) durch eine externe Einrichtung (20) umfasst, die eine Lesung eines permanenten individuellen Kennzeichens (ID), das in eine erste, nicht-wiederbeschreibbare Speicherzone (Z1) im Inneren des Funkfrequenzetiketts (10) eingeschrieben ist, und eine Speicherung von von der externen Einrichtung (20) übertragenen Daten in einer zweiten, wiederbeschreibbaren Speicherzone (Z2) im Inneren des Funkfrequenzetiketts (10) umfasst.
  5. Verfahren zur Identifizierung eines Sportartikels (1) nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass man in dem Funkfrequenzetikett (10) Daten aufzeichnet, die von einer externern Einrichtung (20) kommen, die Mittel (26) zur automatischen Erzeugung von Informationen umfasst, die dazu bestimmt sind, in den ersten, wiederbeschreibbaren Speicher (Z2) des Funkfrequenzetiketts (10) eingeschrieben zu werden.
  6. Verfahren zur Identifizierung eines Sportartikels nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass man in dem Funkfrequenzetikett (10) Daten aufzeichnet, die von einer externen Einrichtung (20) kommen, die Mittel (27) zur manuellen Eingabe von Informationen umfasst, die dazu bestimmt sind, in den wiederbeschreibbare Speicher (Z2) des Funkfrequenzetiketts (10) eingeschrieben zu werden.
EP99915802A 1998-04-16 1999-04-16 Verfahren zum identifizierung eines sportgeräts, insbesondere snowboard oder surfboard oder wassersportfahrzeug Expired - Lifetime EP1071496B2 (de)

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FR9804763A FR2777660B1 (fr) 1998-04-16 1998-04-16 Procede d'identification d'un articule de sport, en particulier d'une planche de ski ou de surf ou d'un engin de sport nautique, article et equipement pour la mise en oeuvre d'un tel procede
FR9804763 1998-04-16
PCT/FR1999/000910 WO1999054005A1 (fr) 1998-04-16 1999-04-16 Procede d'identification d'un article de sport, en particulier d'une planche de ski ou de surf ou d'un engin de sport nautique

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