Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for source tagging an optical storage device includes the optical storage device having a first portion adapted to store information and a second portion adjacent the first portion, and an electronic article surveillance tag associated with the second portion.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a thin optical disc having remote reading capability is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and an electronic tag coupled to or embedded within the optical disc, the electronic tag comprising a radio frequency tag or radio frequency identification tag.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a thin optical disc having remote reading capability is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and an electronic tag coupled to or embedded within the optical disc, the electronic tag comprising a radio frequency tag or radio frequency identification tag.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an optical disc having a reduced planar thickness is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and one or more stacker elements coupled to, or integral with, the central clamping area, the stacker elements configured to increase the thickness of the central clamping area above the planar thickness of the optically-readable data storage area. In particular embodiments, the optical disc may further include a magnetic stripe disposed upon one surface of the optical disc.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a passive resonant reflector and a method for the same are provided. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the passive resonant reflector includes first and second conductive/capacitance layers, one or more insulation layers separating the first and second conductive/capacitance layers, and a transceiver antenna having first and second ends. The first end of the transceiver antenna is coupled to the first conductive/capacitance layer, while the second end of the transceiver antenna is coupled to the second conductive/capacitance layer. The transceiver antenna is operable to receive a transmitted radio frequency signal, charge the first and second conductive/capacitance layers with the received radio frequency signal, and transmit the received radio frequency signal upon a discharge of the first and second conductive/capacitance layers.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a thin optical disc having remote reading capability is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and an electronic tag coupled to or embedded within the optical disc, the electronic tag comprising a radio frequency tag or radio frequency identification tag.

Abstract: A system is provided for the detection of items found in the operating room and/or more specifically left on or within the body cavity. Such items could include, but are not limited to, laparotomy sponges, disposables, operating room towels or surgical instruments. The items are conjoined with a form of an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tag that may be either adhered or woven to the item or incorporated within the item during the manufacturing process. The system includes a multi-channel electromagnetic device, which may be a hand-held device, that when placed within proximity of the tagged item will sound an alarm. The device has a second electromagnetic mode of operation for the detection of metallic instruments. If the device is within the proximity of surgical metallic objects within the body cavity or waste bags the alarm will sound.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a thin optical disc having remote reading capability is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and an electronic tag coupled to or embedded within the optical disc, the electronic tag comprising a radio frequency tag or radio frequency identification tag.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an electronic transmission device for the activation of electronic article surveillance systems is provided. In a particular embodiment, an electronic frequency transmitter includes an electronic transmitter producing a frequency of 58 KHz synchronized at the proper level and repetition rate, a receiving coil to convert electro-magnetic pulses to DC current, a transmitter antenna, and a deactivation circuit.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a hybrid acousto-magnetic radio frequency transceiver device is provided. In a particular embodiment, an electronic frequency transmitter includes an electronic transmitter producing a frequency of 58 KHz or as specified by user and synchronized at the proper level and repetition rate, a receiving coil to convert electromagnetic pulses or radio frequency radiant to electrical current, an electronic frequency transmitter with capability to adjust frequency carrier, an electronic frequency transmitter capable of transmitting programmed data bits or bytes, a receiving coil to convert electromagnetic or radio frequency radiant to electrical current, a transmitter antenna, a receiving antenna, and programmable input port.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an electronic radio frequency identification transceiver device activated by radiant means is provided. In a particular embodiment an electronic frequency transmitter includes an electronic frequency transmitter with capability to adjust frequency carrier, an electronic frequency transmitter capable of transmitting programmed data bits or bytes, an electronic frequency transmitter capable of receiving data bits or bytes of programmable information, a receiving coil to convert electro-magnetic or radio frequency radiant to electrical current, a transmitter antenna, a receiving antenna, and a programmable input port.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an electronic deactivation device for RFID surveillance and storage is provided. In a particular embodiment, a deactivateable radio frequency identification device includes a capacitor and a passive component coupled with a RFID circuit, wherein the capacitor is operable to be disabled upon receipt of a signal of sufficient magnetic amplitude, and wherein disabling the capacitor disables the circuit. In another embodiment, a deactivateable radio frequency identification device includes a capacitor and an active component coupled with a RFID circuit, wherein the capacitor is operable to be disabled upon receipt of a signal of sufficient magnetic amplitude, and wherein disabling the capacitor disables the circuit.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a passive resonant reflector and a method for the same are provided. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the passive resonant reflector includes first and second conductive/capacitance layers, one or more insulation layers separating the first and second conductive/capacitance layers, and a transceiver antenna having first and second ends. The first end of the transceiver antenna is coupled to the first conductive/capacitance layer, while the second end of the transceiver antenna is coupled to the second conductive/capacitance layer. The transceiver antenna is operable to receive a transmitted radio frequency signal, charge the first and second conductive/capacitance layers with the received radio frequency signal, and transmit the received radio frequency signal upon a discharge of the first and second conductive/capacitance layers.

Abstract: An optical disc storage case includes a base, a cover pivotally coupled to the base, a pedestal coupled to the base and having at least one pair of resilient members configured to retain an optical disc thereon, a blocking tongue coupled to a top portion of the cover and extending outwardly therefrom, and a groove associated with a top portion of the base and extending outwardly therefrom. The groove is configured to align the blocking tongue when the optical disc storage case is in a closed position and, when the pedestal is retaining the optical disc, the blocking tongue and the groove are engaged with one another such that access to the optical disc is prevented when a user slightly separates the respective top portions of the base and the cover.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an optical disc having a reduced planar thickness is provided. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, the optical disc includes a central clamping area that defines a central aperture operable to be engaged by a spindle mechanism of an optical disc drive, an optically-readable data storage area substantially surrounding the central clamping area, the optically-readable data storage area having a planar thickness of less than 1.20 mm, and one or more stacker elements coupled to, or integral with, the central clamping area, the stacker elements configured to increase the thickness of the central clamping area above the planar thickness of the optically-readable data storage area. In particular embodiments, the optical disc may further include a magnetic stripe disposed upon one surface of the optical disc.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an optical disk storage case includes a base, a cover pivotally coupled to the base, a pedestal coupled to the base and having at least one pair of resilient members configured to retain an optical disc thereon, a blocking tongue coupled to a top portion of the cover and extending outwardly therefrom, and a groove associated with a top portion of the base and extending outwardly therefrom. The groove is configured to align the blocking tongue when the optical disk storage case is in a closed position and, when the pedestal is retaining the optical disk, the blocking tongue and the groove are engaged with one another such that access to the optical disk is prevented when a user slightly separates the respective top portions of the base and the cover.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for source tagging an optical storage device includes the optical storage device having a first portion adapted to store information and a second portion adjacent the first portion, and an electronic article surveillance tag associated with the second portion.

Abstract: A patient repositioning and position maintenance device wherein the apparatus includes a rectangular sheet of fabric material which is folded and fastened such that a rectangular patient resting area is disposed between a pair of cushioned cylinders. The rectangular patient resting area portion of the fabric material is placed beneath the shoulder and hip area of a bedfast patient such that a cushioned cylinder is located on each side of the patient in a position between the patient and a bed rail. Additionally, a soft-covered triangular cushion is removably or permanently attached to the sheet at a point equidistant from each cylindrical cushion so that the triangular cushion is located between the patient's legs. The device is used to reposition the patient either by sliding the patient along the bed longitudinally, or by rolling the patient over. Finally, after the patient is repositioned, the cushioned cylinders are used to maintain the patient in a stable position.

Abstract: A patient repositioning and position maintenance device wherein the apparatus includes a rectangular sheet of fabric material which is folded and fastened such that a rectangular patient resting area is disposed between a pair of cushioned cylinders. The rectangular patient resting area portion of the fabric material is placed beneath the shoulder and hip area of a bedfast patient such that a cushioned cylinder is located on each side of the patient in a position between the patient and a bed rail. Additionally, a soft-covered triangular cushion is removably or permanently attached to the sheet at a point equidistant from each cylindrical cushion so that the triangular cushion is located between the patient's legs. The device is used to reposition the patient either by sliding the patient along the bed longitudinally, or by rolling the patient over. Finally, after the patient is repositioned, the cushioned cylinders are used to maintain the patient in a stable position.