Abstract: Systems and methods of using the systems for delivering information related to a remote location to individuals at the remote location are disclosed. The system comprises a memory device affixed to a physical object at the remote location, the information related to the remote location residing on the memory device, and a portable memory reading device, separate from the memory device, that retrieves the information from the memory device when positioned at the remote location and communicates the information to a party located at the remote location. The system may further comprise a database wherein the information residing on the memory device is replicated and the database can be accessed by a user of the system via a suitable communications medium or combination of mediums.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 8, 2008
Assignee:
Memory Medallion, Inc.
Inventors:
Glenn R. Toothman, III, Ravinder P. Chandhok, Kimberly H. Chandhok
Abstract: Systems and methods of using the systems for delivering information related to an inaccessible location to individuals at the inaccessible location are disclosed. The system comprises a memory device affixed to the inaccessible location, the information related to the inaccessible location residing on the memory device, and a portable memory reading device, separate from the memory device, that retrieves the information from the memory device when positioned at the inaccessible location and communicates the information to a party located at the inaccessible location. The system may further comprise a database wherein the information residing on the memory device is replicated and the database can be accessed by a user of the system via a suitable communications medium or combination of mediums.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2007
Assignee:
Memory Medallion, Inc.
Inventors:
Glenn R. Toothman, III, Ravinder P. Chandhok, Kimberly H. Chandhok