Patents by Inventor Justin C. Scherer

Justin C. Scherer 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).

  • Compact mobile-reader system for two-way wireless communication, tracking and status monitoring for transport safety and security
    Patent number: 9514431
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a plurality radio frequency identification tags is described. The system uses at least one set of radio frequency identification tags. Each tag is attached to a container and includes several sensors for detecting physical conditions of said container. The system includes at least one autonomous intermediate reader in wireless communication with the frequency identification tags. The intermediate reader includes external wireless communication system, intermediate reader logic controller, and a self-contained rechargeable power supply. The system uses a central status reporting system in communication the intermediate reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Han-Chung Tsai, Yung Y. Liu, Hok L. Lee, Brian Craig, Kevin Byrne, Ketan Mittal, Justin C. Scherer
  • COMPACT MOBILE-READER SYSTEM FOR TWO-WAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, TRACKING AND STATUS MONITORING FOR TRANSPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY
    Publication number: 20160034727
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a plurality radio frequency identification tags is described. The system uses at least one set of radio frequency identification tags. Each tag is attached to a container and includes several sensors for detecting physical conditions of said container. The system includes at least one autonomous intermediate reader in wireless communication with the frequency identification tags. The intermediate reader includes external wireless communication system, intermediate reader logic controller, and a self-contained rechargeable power supply. The system uses a central status reporting system in communication the intermediate reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Han-Chung Tsai, Yung Y. Liu, Hok L. Lee, Brian Craig, Kevin Byrne, Ketan Mittal, Justin C. Scherer