GB2406422A

GB2406422A - Out of range tagging device

Info

Publication number: GB2406422A
Application number: GB0322199A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Jehan Peter Fernando
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2003-09-23
Filing date: 2003-09-23
Publication date: 2005-03-30
Also published as: GB0322199D0

Abstract

A tagging device made of two circuit's which interact with each other by means of infra-red signal, radio wave or electromagnetic signal. This device has a main control unit which monitors the distance of many individual sensor pads. Each pad can be attached to any desired tangible item. The main function of this devise is to deter, and/or significantly reduce the possibility of any tagged item of getting misplaced, lost or stolen, as each tag will be programmed with a pre-determined distance, and should any item pass or cross that barrier it will trigger the alarm and vibrating alert on the main control unit, which will identify the specific item.

Description

TAGGIT (T Series 1) ALARMIVIBRATING' ALERTING TAGGING DEVISE Personal

Tagging System This invention is primarily a security devise which acts as a deterrent, reducing the chalice of loss or the* by mea-.;s of a 'a'all-n, -vibla,iorl and or light alel..

In spite of many security devises today in the market, there does not exist a devise where by you could tag individual, valuable and important items and have a central control unit which the owner can carry at all times and would alert no sooner the item reaches or passes a predetermined distance, which is unauthorised by the owner, thus alerting him/her of the possibility of the item reaching a distance closer, to class the item as lost or having got into the hands of an authorised person.

The Object of this devise is to reduce by large the chance of leaving an item unattended due to forgetfulness or been stolen, and be notified before a long period of time has passed which will make it even more difficult to track back or regain possession of the item back.

A more detailed explanation will be made with reference to the diagram showing the basic architectural layout of the devise.

Figure 1 shows a few items for example that can be tagged. (page 2.3) Figure 2 shows the front view of the devise. (page 2.1) Figure 3 shows the back casing of the devise. (page 2.2) Figure 4 shows the individual sensors, which will be monitored by the CCV via radio wave and or infrared signal. (page 2.3) Figure 5 shows the dotted arrows describing the connection established.

(page 2.3) Figure 6 shows the Central Control Unit (CCU), which is a unit, which will take a shape either round or square, with a screen display and a key pad which will relate to each corresponding sensor tagged and which will have a function to activate and de-activate. The CCU will house the main circuit board to carry out all functions, of this devise. (page 2.3) Figure 7 The CCU has a clip on its back, for easy fastening onto a belt, pocket or jacket. (page 2.2)

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Each sensor will be affixed to each desired item, by a strong glue, however, un- authorised removal will trigger a fuse which will cause an alarm to sound, within or outside the specified distance.

As shown in figure 1, this gives examples of a few items that can be tagged with individual sensors, which will be programmed to each corresponding number on the central control unit (page 2.1/Fig 2).

Figure 2 shows what the central control unit would look like from the front. The outer casing will house the main circuit board (page 4.1) which will carry out the functions of this devise. Its main body casing will be made from hard plastic.

Figure 3 shows the back casing of the central control unit (page 2.2). This will also be made from hard plastic which will be attached to the front casing (page 2.1/Fig2) by 4 individual metal screws (page 2.2/bl).

Figure 4 shows the individual sensors which will be a self-adhesive label pad. The sensor will use either 1 of 2 or both 'radio frequency (RF), and or electromagnetic (EM) tag technology. (page 2.3) The RF tag is an etched electronic circuit, a miniature coiled antenna and a capacitor inside the tag work together to pick up a signal emitted by the sensor.

The latter EM tag generates a harmonic signal that is read by the Central control unit, this can be deactivated by altering its magnetic properties, which can turn off the signal. This can also include the form of 'thin film' labels, 'invisible' metal strip tags, laminated metal strip labels.

Figure 5 The dotted arrows Describes the connection/signal established between the central control unit and the individual sensors. The signal will be transmitted through the lens (page2. 1 a6) which will be picked up by the individual active sensors.

Figure 6 This diagram shows a skeleton image of how the unit will operate (page2.3 Fig 6). The main body will be made of hard plastic which will have a liquid crystal display screen (page 2.1/al), which will display all functions, and which item is tagged and the alert to which item has passed the unauthorised or unattended distance.

The 'menu' button (page 2.1/a2 will give all commands to operate the devise. The Green 'enter' button (page 2.1/a3) will confirm all commands selected via the menu button. The grrey 'up/down scroll' button (page2. 1/a4) is used to select the different function that the menu button will display. These are the individual buttons which will represent a key board with letters and numbers that relate to each individual sensor (page 2.31Fig4), an item that a sensor is tagged with (page 2.31Figl), can be typed in, (eg; mobile phonelpassport) and stored. he red button with the letter 'C' (page 2.1/a7) is merely to clear any error command, mistyped text or to go back a step.

17i;alc 7 Thc back casing -^lL' havoc a saving clip i..adc vfhai d p'aslc page 2.//17ig7J for easy fastening, onto a belt, pocket or jacket.

Figure 8 The battery housing is located on the back of the devise (page 2. 2 Fig3/b2) which will have a small locking clip for opening and closing, when retrieving used batteries and replacing with new ones.

Claims

I. A tagging devise for all tangible valuable, personal belongings and documents.
I. Each item/document 11 be individually tagged by means of a sensor, individual to itself.
3. Each sensor, is assigned with a unique code to each number on the key pad, which will enable each sensor claimed in claim 2 to be active and inactive.
4. The 'taggitT' devise as claimed in claim 1 includes a holder clip on the back casing for easy carrying.
5. A devise as claimed in any further claim which will be made from plastic, metal, rubber, electric wiring, liquid crystal, led soldering and electronic circuit components.
6. The 'taggiT' devise as claimed in claim 1 which displays functions, alerts and commands on a liquid crystal display screen.
7. The 'taggiT' devise as per claim 1 alerts by means of a alarm and vibrating function when active sensor passes specified distance.
8. Each sensor as claimed in claim 2 will include a miniature coiled antenna, a self adhesive label, invisible metal strip tags for receiving and transmitting radio frequency or electromagnetic signals with the central control unit.
9. A tagging devise as described and illustrated as per the accompanying drawings.