Abstract: This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification.

Abstract: This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification.

Abstract: A system for enhanced substantially simultaneously monitoring multiple aggregated RFID-tagged products comprising an RFID reader disposed remote from said aggregated RFID-tagged products and a supplemental antenna disposed intermediate the RFID reader and the RFID-tagged products. The supplemental antenna includes at least a portion thereof in substantially non-interrupted communication with multiple ones of the RFID tags associated with the RFID-tagged products and at least a portion thereof being in substantially non-interrupted communication with said antenna associated with said RFID reader, whereby said supplemental antenna enhances the transmission of coded information between the reader and the RFID tags associated with the RFID tagged products. A slip sheet having a supplemental antennas associated therewith is disclosed.

Abstract: An RFID tag contains a unique code The RFID tag in response to a query communicates identifying data, which is utilized to authenticate a product and provides information relating to consumer purchase decisions.