Patents Assigned to Neology
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Patent number: 8915449Abstract: A Non-transferable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) assembly for attachment to an article comprises a RFID module; and a antenna module coupled with the RFID module, the antenna module comprising a conductive layer, a substrate, and an adhesive modification layer between the conductive layer and the substrate, the adhesive modification layer configured such that when the assembly is attached to the article and attempt to remove the assembly will cause the substrate to release and leave the conductive layer intact.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Joe Mullis, Steve Gonzalez, Emily Olanoff
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Publication number: 20140341379Abstract: A method fir mutual authentication in an RFID system comprising an RFID reader and an RFID tag, the method comprising requesting an identification from the tag, receiving the identification, using the received identification to select a password associated with the identification, generating a password key based on the selected password, encrypting the selected password using the password key, and transmitting the encrypted password to the tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Neology Inc.Inventors: John Fairbanks, Douglas Moran, Jun Liu
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Publication number: 20140306806Abstract: A system for providing item information includes: a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to an item; and a mobile device comprising an RFID reader. The RFID tag includes stored information related to the item, and the RFID reader is configured to access the RFID tag, obtain the item information, and communicate the item information to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Neology Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina, Manfred Rietzler
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Patent number: 8847763Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina, Manfred Rietzler
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Patent number: 8844831Abstract: Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Joe Mullis, Sheshi Nyalamadugu
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Publication number: 20140209693Abstract: A card comprises an antenna configured to generate and receive radio frequency signals, a chip coupled with the antenna, the chip configured to store sensitive information and communicate the information to an authorized reader via the antenna, and a switching mechanism configured to tune and detune the antenna relative to the chip to enable and disable respectively, the chips ability to communicate the sensitive information via the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Sheshidher Nyalamadugu, Jun Liu, Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina
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Patent number: 8766772Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking transactional information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina, Manfred Rietzler
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Publication number: 20140175177Abstract: Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: NeologyInventors: Joe Mullis, Sheshi Nyalamadugu
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Patent number: 8710960Abstract: A card comprises an antenna configured to generate and receive radio frequency signals, a chip coupled with the antenna, the chip configured to store sensitive information and communicate the information to an authorized reader via the antenna, and a switching mechanism configured to tune and detune the antenna relative to the chip to enable and disable respectively, the chips ability to communicate the sensitive information via the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Sheshidher Nyalamadugu, Jun Liu, Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina
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Publication number: 20140103119Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the REID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: NeologyInventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
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Patent number: 8680973Abstract: RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, a plurality of RFID interrogators are required. Synchronization between interrogators in the same theatre of operation is critical to ensure that their broadcasts do not interfere with each other. In fixed RFID interrogator applications, RFID interrogators can be wired together allowing a channel to synchronize the transmissions of the RFID interrogators. Methods described herein can ensure that synchronization is maintained in the event of the failure of a synchronizing master. Furthermore, additional methods for synchronizing RFID interrogators in wireless applications are described allowing synchronization in the absence of wired connections between interrogators.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: James Robert Kruest, Gary Bann
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Patent number: 8681987Abstract: A method for mutual authentication in an RFID system comprising an RFID reader and an RFID tag, the method comprising requesting an identification from the tag, receiving the identification, using the received identification to select a password associated with the identification, generating a password key based on the selected password, encrypting the selected password using the password key, and transmitting the encrypted password to the tag.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: John Fairbanks, Douglas Moran, Jun Liu
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Patent number: 8669874Abstract: RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, RFID interrogators and RFID tags remain stationary during interrogation. Regions of low energy due to interference from either additional antenna or reflections from RFID tags and objects can impede or prohibit the reading of RFID tags residing in such regions. Stirring of the generated electromagnetic field is a method of moving around the regions of low energy, where tags can not be read, during the interrogation process. Mechanical stirring is accomplished by introducing a conductor into the electromagnetic field and moving it about in the field. Solid state stirring is accomplished by introducing a variable conductor into the field and varying the conductivity of the variable conductor. Mathematical stirring is accomplished by use of a plurality of antenna and controlling the phase difference between the antenna in a configuration known as phased antenna arrays.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: James Robert Kruest, Gary Bann
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Patent number: 8610580Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it includes part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
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Patent number: 8587436Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina, Manfred Rietzler
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Patent number: 8561911Abstract: Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Joe Mullis, Sheshi Nyalamadugu
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Publication number: 20130233035Abstract: Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Joe Mulllis, James Robert Kruest
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Patent number: 8451095Abstract: A multi-document read-write station provides the ability to read/write to a stack of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within a small area. Specifically, the station provides the ability to read from and write to a tall stack of RFID tagged sheets with the RFID tags stacked one on top of the other. The station and capability described herein is the result of and comprises several components including a closed chamber comprising a document slot, an antenna system, and a power management system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: John Azevedo, Rodolfo Monsalvo, Jun Liu
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Patent number: RE44691Abstract: The present invention comprises a radio frequency identification device that utilizes multiple operating frequencies. In one embodiment of the present invention, one frequency (e.g., an ultra-high frequency such as 915 MHz, 800 MHz, 915 MHz, or microwave frequency such as 2.45 GHz) is used for data transmission, and another frequency (e.g., a low or high frequency such as 13.56 MHz) is used for field penetration. In another embodiment, one frequency is used for reading information received from the multi-frequency identification device, and another frequency is used for writing to the multi-frequency identification device. In an additional embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes one antenna for all frequencies. In another embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes two or more antennas for different frequencies, and one common memory. In other embodiments, one or two digital parts, analog parts, antennas, and memories can be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: Francisco Martinez de Velasco Cortina, Manfred Rietzler
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Patent number: D701444Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Neology, Inc.Inventors: James Robert Kruest, Joe Mullis