Patents by Inventor Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch
Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch 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: 10185912Abstract: The problem to solve is how to extend the operating range of small stackable RFID tags when they are placed in an undesirable orientation. Disclosed is an RFID tag that operates in two modes whereby in a first mode the tag has a short range and in a second mode the tag has a long range. The tag is converted from the first mode short range device into the second mode long range device by placing it close to a coupling device. That is in the second mode the tag becomes a two part RFID tag system (1400) capable of communicating with an interrogator antenna (1407).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 10032103Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of RFID devices that are arranged closely together and placed on shelving for logistical and storage purposes. Furthermore, the aspects of the present invention relate to an arrangement and/or layout of antenna coils for example in an interrogator. There is disclosed a RFID interrogator and/or method of interrogating comprising an antenna, when activated, being adapted to radiate an interrogation signal in a first area, means adapted to shift the antenna within a second area, the second area being larger than the first area. The antenna may be mechanically moveable.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Heinz Zollinger
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Patent number: 10007821Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of RFID devices that are arranged closely together and placed on shelving for logistical and storage purposes. Furthermore, the aspects of the present invention relate to an arrangement and/or layout of antenna coils for example in an interrogator. There is disclosed a RFID interrogator and/or method of interrogating comprising, in one form, an RFID docking station consisting of a stationary RFID interrogator with RFID shelving antennas and mobile cabinets with shelves where the docking station antennas and the cabinet shelves interpenetrate when the mobile cabinet is offered up to the docking station such that the antennas are able to identify tagged items on the cabinet shelves.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Heinz Zollinger, Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch
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Publication number: 20170255856Abstract: The problem to solve is how to extend the operating range of small stackable RFID tags when they are placed in an undesirable orientation. Disclosed is an RFID tag that operates in two modes whereby in a first mode the tag has a short range and in a second mode the tag has a long range. The tag is converted from the first mode short range device into the second mode long range device by placing it close to a coupling device. That is in the second mode the tag becomes a two part RFID tag system (1400) capable of communicating with an interrogator antenna (1407).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 9524457Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a. first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a. system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a, plurality of the identification devices (1).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 9350577Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of communication and transmission of signals. In particular, the present invention relates to a new communication and/or modulation method. The present invention also relates to improving channel occupancy. The present specification discloses the adoption of phase transitions/changes in a manner that indicates a code by virtue of their position (timing) in the communication. This is referred to as Phase Position Modulation.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Publication number: 20160078263Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of RFID devices that are arranged closely together and placed on shelving for logistical and storage purposes. Furthermore, the aspects of the present invention relate to an arrangement and/or layout of antenna coils for example in an interrogator. There is disclosed a RFID interrogator and/or method of interrogating comprising, in one form, an RFID docking station consisting of a stationary RFID interrogator with RFID shelving antennas and mobile cabinets with shelves where the docking station antennas and the cabinet shelves interpenetrate when the mobile cabinet is offered up to the docking station such that the antennas are able to identify tagged items on the cabinet shelves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: SATO VICINITY PTY LTDInventors: Heinz ZOLLINGER, Graham Alexander Munro MURDOCH
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Publication number: 20160012326Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a. first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a. system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a, plurality of the identification devices (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SATO VICINITY PTY LTDInventors: Graham Alexander Munro MURDOCH, Stuart Colin LITTLECHILD
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Patent number: 9165171Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a plurality of the identification devices (1).Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: SATO VICINITY PTY LTDInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 8991703Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of radio frequency identification (RFID). In one form, the invention relates to a method and/or device adapted to provide at least some level of providing lateral discrimination within a given area. The invention has been developed primarily for interrogating multiple passive transponders which are attached to objects to be identified by those respective transponders and will be described hereinafter with reference to that application. A typical application is the identification of RFID transponders or other RFID devices, such as those embedded in plastic tokens or cards within a selected area and which may be provided near each other or stacked on each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Sato Vicinity Pty LtdInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Publication number: 20140232533Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a plurality of the identification devices (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Sato Vicinity Pty LtdInventors: Graham Alexander Munro MURDOCH, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 8810371Abstract: Where a single cable conveys bidirectional RF signals and bidirectional data using a data carrying DC power signal where the RF signals and the bidirectional data carrying DC power signal are separated using frequency selective networks. Alternatively a single cable conveys bidirectional RF signals and bidirectional data using a modulated RF data signal where the RF signals and the bidirectional modulated RF data signal are separated using frequency selective networks. A array of switchable antennas where RF switching elements are integral to the antennas is connected to the single cable and is powered by and communicated with through the cable. The array of switchable antennas can be arranged to produce an interrogation field in any of one, two or three dimensions by the antennas being arranged to provide for a series of parallel spaced conductors through which currents are sequentially switched in order to produce both tangential and normal magnetic field components.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Vicinity Pty LtdInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild, Aras Vaichas
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Publication number: 20140015648Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of RFID devices that are arranged closely together and placed on shelving for logistical and storage purposes. Furthermore, the aspects of the present invention relate to an arrangement and/or layout of antenna coils for example in an interrogator. There is disclosed a RFID interrogator and/or method of interrogating comprising an antenna, when activated, being adapted to radiate an interrogation signal in a first area, means adapted to shift the antenna within a second area, the second area being larger than the first area. The antenna may be mechanically moveable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Magellan Technology Pty Ltd.Inventors: Graham Alexander Munro MURDOCH, Heinz Zollinger
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Publication number: 20130249674Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention includes: an identification device (1) for receiving a first signal and transmitting a second signal, the device including: a receiving means (35) for receiving the first signal to generate a voltage; an integrated circuit (37) having a state selection means (41) for selecting whether the device (1) is in a first state or a second state; a connection (39) between the receiving means (35) and the integrated circuit (37); a transmission means (45) for generating the second signal. The invention also includes a system (50) that includes an interrogator (43) for interrogating a plurality of the identification devices (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Magellan Technology Pty Ltd.Inventors: Graham Alexander Munro MURDOCH, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Publication number: 20130193207Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of radio frequency identification (RFID). In one form, the invention relates to a method and/or device adapted to provide at least some level of providing lateral discrimination within a given area. The invention has been developed primarily for interrogating multiple passive transponders which are attached to objects to be identified by those respective transponders and will be described hereinafter with reference to that application. A typical application is the identification of RFID transponders or other RFID devices, such as those embedded in plastic tokens or cards within a selected area and which may be provided near each other or stacked on each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Patent number: 8451950Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of receiving data and/or demodulating a data transmission signal. The present invention provides a method of and/or device for determining a data signal imposed on a phase jitter modulation signal. In one form, the invention relates to the field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and the transmission of data between a tag and an interrogator.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Magellan Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Stuart Colin Littlechild, Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch
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Patent number: 8417195Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of data transmission. The invention has application to amplifiers, the transmission of data modulated signals, filters and/or matching circuits connected between an amplifier and a load, radio transmitters, the transmission of data modulated radio signals, filters and/or matching circuits used between a transmitter's power amplifier and an antenna and the field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), such as in the transmission of data between a tag and an interrogator. The present invention enables the transmission of phase modulated signals, by adjusting a device's tuning to substantially match the instantaneous frequency of the phase modulated signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Magellan Technology PTY LimitedInventor: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch
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Patent number: 7978073Abstract: An excitation reference source (FC) is split through a 90 degree splitter. One output from the splitter is fed to the LO port of a mixer. Data is fed to the mixer's IF port and causes PRK modulation of the LO port's signal. The output of the mixer at the RF port is a PRK modulated quadrature signal. This is attenuated and added back onto the reference by a zero degree combiner ready for transmission to the transponder.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Magellan Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild
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Publication number: 20110121945Abstract: Where a single cable conveys bidirectional RF signals and bidirectional data using a data carrying DC power signal where the RF signals and the bidirectional data carrying DC power signal are separated using frequency selective networks. Alternatively a single cable conveys bidirectional RF signals and bidirectional data using a modulated RF data signal where the RF signals and the bidirectional modulated RF data signal are separated using frequency selective networks. A array of switchable antennas where RF switching elements are integral to the antennas is connected to the single cable and is powered by and communicated with through the cable. The array of switchable antennas can be arranged to produce an interrogation field in any of one, two or three dimensions by the antennas being arranged to provide for a series of parallel spaced conductors through which currents are sequentially switched in order to produce both tangential and normal magnetic field components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild, Aras Vaichas
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Patent number: 7928847Abstract: A series of parallel spaced conductors through which currents are sequentially switched. A spatial relationship of the sequentially switched currents is chosen such that, at different times, tangential and normal magnetic fields are produced at the same location. The conductors are preferably arranged in a planar fashion and the tangential and normal magnetic fields are produced above the planar surface. A single layer of parallel spaced conductors provides substantially two dimensional operations. Adding a second parallel layer of orthogonally oriented parallel spaced conductors provides substantially three dimensional operations where currents are sequentially switched in both layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Magellan Technology Pty LimitedInventors: Graham Alexander Munro Murdoch, Stuart Colin Littlechild