Patents by Inventor Michael L. Beigel
Michael L. Beigel 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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Publication number: 20230005349Abstract: A system for location of animals and/or objects in an environment includes a signal processing and signal generation system consisting of electromagnetic tags on animals (or other objects) in an environment (typically a three dimension outdoor natural environment) where the animals or objects are physically present at arbitrary locations, and an electro-magnetic signal generating, signal receiving, and signal processing system that can move through or in relation to the environment. The system can compute the location and identity of the animals or objects based on signals received from their associated tags, including the calculated location of the ID tags, which function as “Reader-Locators.” The calculated location is enhanced by information about the environment provided by maps, satellite photos, GPS, GIS and/or other data specific to the probability of the location of the animals or objects within certain regions of the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 11442134Abstract: A system for location of animals and/or objects in an environment includes a signal processing and signal generation system consisting of electromagnetic tags on animals (or other objects) in an environment (typically a three dimension outdoor natural environment) where the animals or objects are physically present at arbitrary locations, and an electro-magnetic signal generating, signal receiving, and signal processing system that can move through or in relation to the environment. The system can compute the location and identity of the animals or objects based on signals received from their associated tags, including the calculated location of the ID tags, which function as “Reader-Locators.” The calculated location is enhanced by information about the environment provided by maps, satellite photos, GPS, GIS and/or other data specific to the probability of the location of the animals or objects within certain regions of the environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Daedalus Technology Group, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 9489813Abstract: A system for location of animals and/or objects in an environment includes a signal processing and signal generation system consisting of electromagnetic tags on animals (or other objects) in an environment (typically a three dimension outdoor natural environment) where the animals or objects are physically present at arbitrary locations, and an electro-magnetic signal generating, signal receiving, and signal processing system that can move through or in relation to the environment. The system can compute the location and identity of the animals or objects based on signals received from their associated tags, including the calculated location of the ID tags, which function as “Reader-Locators.” The calculated location is enhanced by information about the environment provided by maps, satellite photos, GPS, GIS and/or other data specific to the probability of the location of the animals or objects within certain regions of the environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 9430728Abstract: The electronic identification system provides two-way communications between reader and tags using alternating magnetic fields established by the reader and tag. Communication is accomplished by utilizing either a one-step or a two-step modulation process in which the information to be communicated either modulates an alternating magnetic field directly or modulates a periodic signal which modulates an alternating magnetic field. The coil in the reader that is used to establish an alternating magnetic field is transformer-coupled through capacitors to a push-pull driving circuit consisting of four field-effect transistors connected in a bridge arrangement. The coil, capacitors, and coupling circuitry are maintained in a tuned condition by continually adjusting either the driving frequency, the coil inductance, or the capacitor capacitance during communications.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventors: Michael L. Beigel, Nathaniel Polish, Steven R. Frank, Robert E. Malm
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Patent number: 8237561Abstract: An improved radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and related reader system and process are provided, wherein the RFID tag includes an on-board battery for enhanced signal transmission range, relatively rapid signal transmission speed, and optimized completion of a data transaction between the tag and a reader. The RFID tag further includes a power management system for activating the tag battery on an as-needed basis, and for thereupon enabling limited portions of the tag circuitry as required for a specific communication protocol, thereby conserving battery power and prolonging battery service life. In one preferred form, the battery is integrated with an antenna structure of single or dual mode with respect to frequency or type. This combination battery-antenna may be designed for recharging from a source of ambient energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventors: Michael L. Beigel, John R. Tuttle
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Enhanced identification appliance for verifying and authenticating the bearer through biometric data
Patent number: 7849619Abstract: An enhanced identification appliance, such as a wristband, bracelet, patch, headband, neckband, ankleband, legband, card, sticker, or other wearable appliance, may have a biometric, chemical, optical, heat, pressure, humidity, electromagnetic, and/or acoustic sensor, various opto-electronics and/or various security features such as tamper-evident and tamper-resistant features. The sensors may obtain wearer-related information such as a fingerprint, retina, iris, blood, DNA, genetic data, voice pattern, temperature and other characteristic. Security features include a fastener on the identification appliance, which indicates whether the appliance has been attached to a wearer and if so, enables circuit functions. If one tampers with the appliance, circuit functions may be disabled, certain data erased, and/or evidence of tampering made apparent. The appliance may monitor the location or determine the identity of vehicle passengers for an airplane, train, boat, bus, etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventors: Walter W. Mosher, Jr., Michael L. Beigel, H. Clark Bell, John Randall Tuttle, Oswaldo Penuela, Samuel D. Y. Marcus, David E. Wang -
Publication number: 20100182127Abstract: The electronic identification system provides two-way communications between reader and tags using alternating magnetic fields established by the reader and tag. Communication is accomplished by utilizing either a one-step or a two-step modulation process in which the information to be communicated either modulates an alternating magnetic field directly or modulates a periodic signal which modulates an alternating magnetic field. The coil in the reader that is used to establish an alternating magnetic field is transformer-coupled through capacitors to a push-pull driving circuit consisting of four field-effect transistors connected in a bridge arrangement. The coil, capacitors, and coupling circuitry are maintained in a tuned condition by continually adjusting either the driving frequency, the coil inductance, or the capacitor capacitance during communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: MICHAEL L. BEIGEL, Nathaniel Polish, Steven R. Frank, Robert E. Malm
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Patent number: 7737821Abstract: The electronic identification system provides two-way communications between reader and tags using alternating magnetic fields established by the reader and tag. Communication is accomplished by utilizing either a one-step or a two-step modulation process in which the information to be communicated either modulates an alternating magnetic field directly or modulates a periodic signal which modulates an alternating magnetic field. The coil in the reader that is used to establish an alternating magnetic field is transformer-coupled through capacitors to a push-pull driving circuit consisting of four field-effect transistors connected in a bridge arrangement. The coil, capacitors, and coupling circuitry are maintained in a tuned condition by continually adjusting either the driving frequency, the coil inductance, or the capacitor capacitance during communications.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Avid Identification Systems Inc.Inventors: Michael L Beigel, Nathaniel Polish, Steven R Frank, Robert E Malm
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Patent number: 7310264Abstract: A composite rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements, is provided in a memory circuit or memory cell. In one form, the memory cell is adapted for alternative operation as a random access memory (RAM) or as a read only memory (ROM).Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventors: Michael L. Beigel, John Leipper
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Patent number: 7204425Abstract: An enhanced identification appliance, such as a wristband, bracelet, patch, headband, neckband, ankleband, legband, card, sticker, or other wearable appliance, may have a biometric, chemical, optical, heat, pressure, humidity, electromagnetic, and/or acoustic sensor, various opto-electronics and/or various security features such as tamper-evident and tamper-resistant features. The sensors may obtain wearer-related information such as a fingerprint, retina, iris, blood, DNA, genetic data, voice pattern, temperature and other characteristic. Security features include a fastener on the identification appliance, which indicates whether the appliance has been attached to a wearer and if so, enables circuit functions. If one tampers with the appliance, circuit functions may be disabled, certain data erased, and/or evidence of tampering made apparent. The appliance may monitor the location or determine the identity of vehicle passengers for an airplane, train, boat, bus, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventors: Walter W. Mosher, Jr., Michael L. Beigel, H. Clark Bell, John Randall Tuttle, Oswaldo Penuela, Samuel D. Y. Marcus, David E. Wang
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Patent number: 7187055Abstract: An electronic device or signal processing device consists of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements facilitating the construction and application of the device to various types of substrates and, particularly, flexible substrates. Components of the device may be fabricated from organic conductors and semiconductors.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 7031182Abstract: A composite rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements, is provided in a memory circuit or memory cell. In one form, the memory cell is adapted for alternative operation as a random access memory (RAM) or as a read only memory (ROM).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventors: Michael L. Beigel, John Leipper
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Patent number: 6982452Abstract: An electronic device or signal processing device consists of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements facilitating the construction and application of the device to various types of substrates and, particularly, flexible substrates. Components of the device may be fabricated from organic conductors and semiconductors.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 6933774Abstract: A composite rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and a capacitor which share common elements, further includes a transistor.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 6924688Abstract: A composite rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements, is combined in a circuit with an antenna for remote energization in response to an external electromagnetic or electrostatic AC field. The energized composite device extracts power (voltage or current) and may be implemented in a variety of circuit configurations, such as a power supply for driving circuit components, e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID) circuitry, or for use in parameter sensing applications which may include a light emitting component, and others.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 6924691Abstract: A rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements, includes a sensor responsive to a monitored parameter such as pressure or the presence of a target chemical agent, to produce a variable and detectable electronic signal representative of the monitored parameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 6888502Abstract: An identification appliance, such as a wristband, bracelet, patch, headband, necklace, card, sticker, or other wearable appliance, has an improved patch or microstrip antenna. The microstrip antenna comprises a conductive patch layer, a conductive ground layer and a dielectric layer in between the conductive layers. The microstrip antenna is mounted to or disposed in the identification appliance, where preferably the ground layer is closest to the user and the patch layer is furthest from the user. Electronic circuits may be located in the dielectric layer, on a surface of a conductive layer, or on another part of the identification appliance. Connecting holes through the dielectric layer may allow circuits to be connected to a conductive layer or layers. This improved antenna resolves detuning and communication degradation problems.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventors: Michael L. Beigel, John R. Tuttle, H. Clark Bell
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Patent number: 6859093Abstract: A rectifying charge storage device, consisting of diode and capacitor components which share common elements, includes a bi-stable state element responsive to an input signal for opening or closing a circuit, as by changing to one of two definable stable states. The bi-stable state element may comprise the diode or capacitor components, or both, of the rectifying charge storage device, and may be designed for irreversible or reversible operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Publication number: 20040212426Abstract: A rectifying charge storage device, consisting of a rectifier and capacitor which share common elements, includes a sensor responsive to a monitored parameter such as pressure or the presence of a target chemical agent, to produce a variable and detectable electronic signal representative of the monitored parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: Michael L. Beigel
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Patent number: 6784017Abstract: A high temperature thermal annealing process creates a low resistance contact between a metal material and an organic material of an organic semiconductor device, which improves the efficiency of carrier injection. The process forms ohmic contacts and Schottky contacts. Additionally, the process may cause metal ions or atoms to migrate or diffuse into the organic material, cause the organic material to crystallize, or both. The resulting organic semiconductor device has enhanced operating characteristics such as faster speeds of operation. Instead of using heat, the process may use other forms of energy, such as voltage, current, electromagnetic radiation energy for localized heating, infrared energy and ultraviolet energy. An example enhanced organic diode comprising aluminum, carbon C60, and copper is described, as well as example insulated gate field effect transistors.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Precision Dynamics CorporationInventors: Yang Yang, Liping Ma, Michael L. Beigel