Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Verge
Christopher W. Verge 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: 8004413Abstract: A system and associated tag for detecting and tracking people makes use of a low radio frequency detection tag. Each tag comprises an antenna operate at a at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz, a transceiver connected to the tag's antenna operable to transmit and receive data signals at low radio frequency, a data storage for storing the tag identification data, a data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and causes the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the stored identification data, and an energy source to supply power for the operation of the tag's transceiver and data processor. The tag also includes a display operable to display data relating to the tag and to a person carrying said tag. A field antenna is used with a reader, a transmitter and a central data processor to provide communication between the tags and the central data processor.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
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Publication number: 20110090846Abstract: A portable access point device is formed from a handheld computing device; an environmentally hardened case disposed around the computing device, and an access point module for reading and writing data to low frequency active radiating transceiver tags, such as RuBeeĀ® tags. The access point module is connected to the handheld computing device and the environmentally hardened case to provide a unitary handheld device, and the access point module transfers data between the handheld computing device and tags within communication range of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Hao, Tom Papadopoulos, Florin Tarcoci, Rodney D. Gilchrist, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Paul Waterhouse, M. Jason August
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Publication number: 20100253510Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INCInventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
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Patent number: 7675422Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
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Patent number: 7663494Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and tag for detection and tracking of objects. The method includes the steps of: a) attaching to each of the objects a low radio frequency detection tag having an antenna, a transceiver, a data storage device operable to store data including identification data, a programmed data processor, and an energy source; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data; c) commingling the objects in a repository provided with a large loop field antenna; d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Visible Assets, IncInventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Watehouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
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Patent number: 7536721Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling the operating state of a lock characterized by a locked state and an unlocked state. The method comprises: entering secret information on an electronic input device (e.g. keypad) located on a radio frequency identity card, then electronically comparing the secret information against an authorized code to determine whether the secret information is authorized, then transmitting by radio frequency an unlocking signal to a radio frequency reader located at the lock for opening the lock in the event that the secret information is authorized. In a related use of such RF identity cards, the invention also provides a system and method of tracking movements of individuals within a secure area.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Visible Assets, IncInventors: John K. Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Kenneth Truong, Jason August
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Publication number: 20090058646Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
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Publication number: 20090045965Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
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Patent number: 7489245Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Visible Assets, IncInventors: Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong
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Patent number: 7489244Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong
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Publication number: 20080191847Abstract: A method, system, and associated identification device for identification of an entity, such as a passport for identification of national citizens. The identification device includes: a) a display for displaying a photo and other identification data relating to the entity; b) a wireless communication part operable to receive data queries and transmit data wirelessly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Jason August, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Michael J. Vandenberg
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Patent number: 7277014Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Publication number: 20070152824Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Patent number: 7170413Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Patent number: 7164359Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Visible Assets, IncInventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Patent number: 7049963Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Publication number: 20040201454Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
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Publication number: 20040205350Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling the operating state of a lock characterized by a locked state and an unlocked state. The method comprises: entering secret information on an electronic input device (e.g. keypad) located on a radio frequency identity card, then electronically comparing the secret information against an authorized code to determine whether the secret information is authorized, then transmitting by radio frequency an unlocking signal to a radio frequency reader located at the lock for opening the lock in the event that the secret information is authorized.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August