EP1461802A1 - Etiquette electronique intelligente mettant en application de l'encre electronique - Google Patents

Etiquette electronique intelligente mettant en application de l'encre electronique

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EP1461802A1
EP1461802A1 EP02717399A EP02717399A EP1461802A1 EP 1461802 A1 EP1461802 A1 EP 1461802A1 EP 02717399 A EP02717399 A EP 02717399A EP 02717399 A EP02717399 A EP 02717399A EP 1461802 A1 EP1461802 A1 EP 1461802A1
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label
electronic
display
information
display assembly
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EP1461802A4 (fr
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Alexander Gelbman
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Visible Tech Knowledgy Inc
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Visible Tech Knowledgy Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/14—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
    • G06F3/147—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units using display panels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K1/00—Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion
    • G06K1/12—Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K17/00—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
    • G06K17/0022—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations arrangements or provisions for transferring data to distant stations, e.g. from a sensing device
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07749—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
    • G06K19/07758—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card arrangements for adhering the record carrier to further objects or living beings, functioning as an identification tag
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
    • G09G2380/00—Specific applications
    • G09G2380/04—Electronic labels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
    • G09G3/00—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
    • G09G3/20—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters
    • G09G3/34—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters by control of light from an independent source
    • G09G3/3433—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters by control of light from an independent source using light modulating elements actuated by an electric field and being other than liquid crystal devices and electrochromic devices
    • G09G3/344—Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters by control of light from an independent source using light modulating elements actuated by an electric field and being other than liquid crystal devices and electrochromic devices based on particles moving in a fluid or in a gas, e.g. electrophoretic devices

Definitions

  • the activator module 18 generates an output signal, designated as radio wave signal 20, that is received by the electronic label 16.
  • radio wave signal 20 generated by the activator module 18 is received by an antenna element 22.
  • the antenna element 22, in response to the signal 20, generates an output antenna signal 26 that is received by a processor 24.
  • the activator module 18 can be mounted or fixed at a selected location relative to the electronic label 16 to promote communication therebetween.
  • the activator 18 can form part of a distributed processing and control system, such as illustrated in FIGURE 7.
  • the activator module 18 can be a fixed, stand-alone device that includes all necessary control and processing circuitry (i.e. a processor and a transceiver or a transmitter and a receiver) for altering the information displayed the display layer 30 of the label 16.
  • the processor and the antenna are combined into a battery operated, portable, handheld device that is unattached to the display portion of the label 16. In this configuration, an operator points the hand held activator device at the label 16 to update the display.
  • the electronic shelf edge label 16 gives stores the ability to change prices quickly and frequently without the time and expense of having a clerk manually change prices.
  • a retailer can selectively change electronic labels displaying prices in one or more stores from a central location 540 over a network connection (Intranet or Internet) or manually via a wireless transmission from a hand held device. All of the information transmitted to the electronic shelf label 16 will be stored and all or a subset of the information, including the name of the product, the price, the size and even a bar code, can be displayed on the electronic label will receive price and product information from the same central source that is connected to the scanner at the check out. As a result, prices displayed on the shelf are guaranteed to match the prices charged at check out. Real time updates also allow stores to quickly pass manufacture prices changes through to the customer, rather than waiting until a clerk is available to re-price the items or restock the shelves.
  • the activator module can be placed or mounted on, under, behind, within, integral to, suspended from, covering, or attached to an object normally found in all types of homes, game rooms, casinos, bingo parlors, pool halls, camps, schools, day care centers, gyms, health clubs, spas, and the like.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Control Of Indicators Other Than Cathode Ray Tubes (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne des mises en application intelligentes et non intelligentes d'une étiquette électronique (16) souple autonome, pouvant être mise à jour et modifiée à distance. La souplesse de cette étiquette électronique (16) permet de l'adapter à la forme de l'élément moulé utilisé dans les présentoirs de produits dans les commerces de détail et dans les rayonnages d'entrepôts. Cette étiquette souple et mince (16) comporte un ensemble d'affichage souple possédant un support pourvu d'encre électronique, une ou plusieurs antennes servant à envoyer ou à recevoir des signaux correspondant à des instructions ou à des programmes, des données ou des indices sélectionnés à afficher sur cet ensemble, une mémoire en circuit (28) avec l'antenne afin de mémoriser ces instructions, programmes, données et indices, ainsi qu'un ou plusieurs processeurs (24) servant à déterminer de façon intelligente les indices à afficher sur l'ensemble d'affichage, à contrôler et à coordonner le fonctionnement de l'étiquette et à générer des signaux de sortie commandant à l'ensemble d'affichage d'afficher ces indices.
EP02717399A 2001-02-07 2002-02-07 Etiquette electronique intelligente mettant en application de l'encre electronique Withdrawn EP1461802A4 (fr)

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US26704801P 2001-02-07 2001-02-07
US267048P 2001-02-07
US26875201P 2001-02-14 2001-02-14
US268752P 2001-02-14
PCT/US2002/003568 WO2002063602A1 (fr) 2001-02-07 2002-02-07 Etiquette electronique intelligente mettant en application de l'encre electronique

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EP1461802A1 true EP1461802A1 (fr) 2004-09-29
EP1461802A4 EP1461802A4 (fr) 2008-10-01

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