Patents by Inventor Peter Arnold Mehring
Peter Arnold Mehring has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11055498Abstract: A method for coordinating reader transmissions, according to one embodiment, includes: at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a RFID tag; determining whether the first reader is transmitting; and sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader in response to determining that the first reader is transmitting. A method, according to another embodiment, includes: from a first reader, sending to a plurality of readers a request to transmit to a RFID tag; waiting for responses from the plurality of readers; not transmitting to the RFID tag in response to the first reader receiving a denial of the request from any of the readers; and transmitting to the RFID tag in response to the first reader not receiving a denial of the request from any of the readers. Additional systems, methods and computer program products are presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Zest Labs, Inc.Inventors: William Henry Bares, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20180032762Abstract: A method for coordinating reader transmissions, according to one embodiment, includes: at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a RFID tag; determining whether the first reader is transmitting; and sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader in response to determining that the first reader is transmitting. A method, according to another embodiment, includes: from a first reader, sending to a plurality of readers a request to transmit to a RFID tag; waiting for responses from the plurality of readers; not transmitting to the RFID tag in response to the first reader receiving a denial of the request from any of the readers; and transmitting to the RFID tag in response to the first reader not receiving a denial of the request from any of the readers. Additional systems, methods and computer program products are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: William Henry Bares, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Patent number: 9805222Abstract: A method for coordinating reader transmissions according to one embodiment includes, at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a radio frequency identification tag; and if the first reader is transmitting, sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader. A method for coordinating reader transmissions according to another embodiment includes from a first reader, sending to a plurality of readers a request to transmit to a radio frequency identification tag; waiting for responses from the plurality of readers; if a denial of the request is received by the first reader from any of the readers, not transmitting to the radio frequency identification tag; and if no denial of the request is received by the first reader from any of the readers, transmitting to the radio frequency identification tag. Additional systems, methods and computer program products are presented.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ZEST LABS, INC.Inventors: William Henry Bares, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Patent number: 9514323Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving data from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; receiving waypoint information relating to the RFID tag; setting ownerships of discrete portions of the data based at least in part on the waypoint information; allowing an owner of one of the discrete portions of the data to view the discrete portion of the data owned by the owner, or derivative thereof; and not allowing the owner to view discrete portions of the data that are not owned by the owner.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Peter Arnold Mehring, Zeljka LeMaster
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Patent number: 9406046Abstract: A method for associating an image of a document with information relating to a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, according to one embodiment, includes receiving information relating to an RFID tag, the information including at least one of a trip identifier, an identifier of the RFID tag, an identifier of a transport item, and a document identifier; receiving an image of a document; storing the image of the document; associating the image of the document with the information relating to the RFID tag; and storing the association of the image with the information relating to the RFID tag.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Dean Kawaguchi, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20150294209Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes mounting a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag on a barrier, and positioning an external module that is coupled to the RFID tag on another side of the barrier. A method according to another embodiment includes detaching a first external module from physical communication with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, and attaching a second external module to the RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Peter Arnold Mehring, Edmond Sardariani
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Patent number: 9098786Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, the RFID tag having a housing; an interface configured for detachable coupling to a connector that is coupleable or coupled to an external module having at least one of a battery and a remote sensor; a controller for processing data derived from an output of the remote sensor; a memory for storing the data derived from an output of the remote sensor and/or the processed data; and an antenna coupled to the controller for enabling backscatter communication.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Peter Arnold Mehring, Edmond Sardariani
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Patent number: 8994502Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes conummicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and determining whether the RTI has passed a predetermined useful lifetime thereof based on information received from the RFID tag. A method according to one embodiment includes conummicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and determining both a horizontal and vertical position of the RTI. A method according to yet another embodiment includes communicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and performing an action based at least in part on at least one of a location and a determined inactivity of the RTI.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Dean Kawaguchi, Edward M. Farrell, Edmond Sardariani, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20140253297Abstract: A method for associating an image of a document with information relating to a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, according to one embodiment, includes receiving information relating to an RFID tag, the information including at least one of a trip identifier, an identifier of the RFID tag, an identifier of a transport item, and a document identifier; receiving an image of a document; storing the image of the document; associating the image of the document with the information relating to the RFID tag; and storing the association of the image with the information relating to the RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Dean Kawaguchi, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20140075572Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving data from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; receiving waypoint information relating to the RFID tag; setting ownerships of discrete portions of the data based at least in part on the waypoint information; allowing an owner of one of the discrete portions of the data to view the discrete portion of the data owned by the owner, or derivative thereof; and not allowing the owner to view discrete portions of the data that are not owned by the owner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Intelleflex CorporationInventors: Peter Arnold Mehring, Zeljka LeMaster
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Publication number: 20140061315Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, the RFID tag having a housing; an interface configured for detachable coupling to a connector that is coupleable or coupled to an external module having at least one of a battery and a remote sensor; a controller for processing data derived from an output of the remote sensor; a memory for storing the data derived from an output of the remote sensor and/or the processed data; and an antenna coupled to the controller for enabling backscatter communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: INTELLEFLEX CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Arnold Mehring, Edmond Sardariani
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Publication number: 20120223814Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes conummicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and determining whether the RTI has passed a predetermined useful lifetime thereof based on information received from the RFID tag. A method according to one embodiment includes conummicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and determining both a horizontal and vertical position of the RTI. A method according to yet another embodiment includes communicating with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to a reusable transport item (RTI); and performing an action based at least in part on at least one of a location and a determined inactivity of the RTI.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: INTELLEFLEX CORPORATIONInventors: Dean Kawaguchi, Edward M. Farrell, Edmond Sardariani, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Patent number: 8068012Abstract: A system in one embodiment includes an electronic device; and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device in direct electrical communication with the electronic device for selectively setting a voltage or current on the electronic device to one of at least three different levels. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device in another embodiment includes an antenna; a processor in communication with the antenna; and an interface in communication with the processor, the interface being adapted for direct electrical communication with an electronic device for selectively setting a voltage or current on the electronic device to one of at least three different levels. Additional systems and methods are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Intelleflex CorporationInventor: Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20100171598Abstract: A system in one embodiment includes an electronic device; and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device in direct electrical communication with the electronic device for selectively setting a voltage or current on the electronic device to one of at least three different levels. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device in another embodiment includes an antenna; a processor in communication with the antenna; and an interface in communication with the processor, the interface being adapted for direct electrical communication with an electronic device for selectively setting a voltage or current on the electronic device to one of at least three different levels. Additional systems and methods are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Peter Arnold Mehring
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Publication number: 20100171594Abstract: A method for coordinating reader transmissions according to one embodiment includes, at a first reader, receiving from a second reader a request to transmit to a radio frequency identification tag; and if the first reader is transmitting, sending a denial of the request from the first reader to the second reader. A method for coordinating reader transmissions according to another embodiment includes from a first reader, sending to a plurality of readers a request to transmit to a radio frequency identification tag; waiting for responses from the plurality of readers; if a denial of the request is received by the first reader from any of the readers, not transmitting to the radio frequency identification tag; and if no denial of the request is received by the first reader from any of the readers, transmitting to the radio frequency identification tag. Additional systems, methods and computer program products are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: William Henry Bares, Peter Arnold Mehring
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Patent number: 5675729Abstract: The system of the present invention includes programmable logic to generate watchpoint traps which cause a branch to determined trap code and breakpoint signals which cause the stopping of the system dock. Furthermore, the system can measure system performance criteria. The logic is flexible and easy to program, but sophisticated in application to provide a variety of criteria that trigger on events which in turn increment the counters. In the preferred embodiment, the system includes two counters and trigger decode logic to increment the counters. Each counter is independently programmable to enable the user to determine such performance information as average latency, which is a combination of one counter counting the number of occurrences of a particular event and a second counter counting the duration of the events. Both counters can be programmed to measure on edges or levels of signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1996Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Peter Arnold Mehring