Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: transmitting, from a hub, a request for information stored by at least one receiver, the request for information requesting information related to at least one tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, at the hub from the at least one receiver, (i) presence information from the at least one tag affixed to a moveable object and (ii) identifying information of the at least one tag identifying the at least one tag and the moveable object corresponding to the at least one tag, wherein the presence information is received by the at least one receiver when the at least one tag is within a defined perimeter of the at least one receiver; receiving, at the hub from at least one receiver, use state information identifying a current use state of the moveable object received from the at least one tag; and storing, within a database associated with the hub, the presence information, identifying information, and use state information for the at least one tag and the mo

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: transmitting, from a hub, a request for information stored by at least one receiver, the request for information requesting information related to at least one tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, at the hub from the at least one receiver, (i) presence information from the at least one tag affixed to a moveable object and (ii) identifying information of the at least one tag identifying the at least one tag and the moveable object corresponding to the at least one tag, wherein the presence information is received by the at least one receiver when the at least one tag is within a defined perimeter of the at least one receiver; receiving, at the hub from at least one receiver, use state information identifying a current use state of the moveable object received from the at least one tag; and storing, within a database associated with the hub, the presence information, identifying information, and use state information for the at least one tag and the mo

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an identification tag associated with a moveable object and in a sleep state, a wake-up signal; waking, responsive to the wake-up signal, the identification tag; listening, while the identification tag is awake and at the identification tag, for a signal from at least one receiver, wherein the signal requests information regarding the identification tag; responsive to not receiving a signal, returning the identification tag to a sleep state after expiration of a back-off timer having a predetermined timer duration; and responsive to receiving a signal from at least one receiver, transmitting, to the least one receiver from an identification tag associated with a moveable object, information related to an environment surrounding the identification tag and information related to a location of the identification tag.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an identification tag associated with a moveable object and in a sleep state, a wake-up signal; waking, responsive to the wake-up signal, the identification tag; listening, while the identification tag is awake and at the identification tag, for a signal from at least one receiver, wherein the signal requests information regarding the identification tag; responsive to not receiving a signal, returning the identification tag to a sleep state after expiration of a back-off timer having a predetermined timer duration; and responsive to receiving a signal from at least one receiver, transmitting, to the least one receiver from an identification tag associated with a moveable object, information related to an environment surrounding the identification tag and information related to a location of the identification tag.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: transmitting, to a rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object and after the rotatable tag wakes from a sleep mode, a request for presence information from at least one receiver, wherein the presence information comprises a request to determine if the rotatable tag is within a perimeter with respect to the at least one receiver; the rotatable tag comprising a tag having more than one indicator associated with a use state of the moveable object and the rotatable tag providing a visual signal representing a current use state of the moveable object; receiving, at the at least one receiver from the rotatable tag, identification information associated with the moveable object, wherein the identification information comprises information identifying the moveable object and the requested presence information; and receiving, from the rotatable tag, information identifying the current use state at the at least one receiver.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: transmitting, to a rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object and after the rotatable tag wakes from a sleep mode, a request for presence information from at least one receiver, wherein the presence information comprises a request to determine if the rotatable tag is within a perimeter with respect to the at least one receiver; the rotatable tag comprising a tag having more than one indicator associated with a use state of the moveable object and the rotatable tag providing a visual signal representing a current use state of the moveable object; receiving, at the at least one receiver from the rotatable tag, identification information associated with the moveable object, wherein the identification information comprises information identifying the moveable object and the requested presence information; and receiving, from the rotatable tag, information identifying the current use state at the at least one receiver.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, a signal to wake the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, wherein the rotatable tag comprises a tag having more than one indicator associated with a use state of a moveable object, wherein a current use state of the moveable object is indicated by a visual indication on the rotatable tag and transmitted to at least one receiver; providing, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, identification information associated with the moveable object; transmitting, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, location data to the at least one receiver; and transmitting, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, use state information derived from the current use state of the rotatable tag and is associated with the moveable object. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, a signal to wake the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, wherein the rotatable tag comprises a tag having more than one indicator associated with a use state of a moveable object, wherein a current use state of the moveable object is indicated by a visual indication on the rotatable tag and transmitted to at least one receiver; providing, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, identification information associated with the moveable object; transmitting, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, location data to the at least one receiver; and transmitting, from the rotatable tag affixed to a moveable object, use state information derived from the current use state of the rotatable tag and is associated with the moveable object. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a tag affixed to a moveable object, a signal to wake the tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, at the tag affixed to a moveable object, a request from at least one receiver for presence information associated with the moveable object; providing, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, identification information associated with the moveable object; transmitting, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, location data to the at least one receiver; transmitting, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, use state information associated with the moveable object; and returning the tag affixed to a moveable object to a sleep state. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a tag affixed to a moveable object, a signal to wake the tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, at the tag affixed to a moveable object, a request from at least one receiver for presence information associated with the moveable object; providing, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, identification information associated with the moveable object; transmitting, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, location data to the at least one receiver; transmitting, from the tag affixed to a moveable object, use state information associated with the moveable object; and returning the tag affixed to a moveable object to a sleep state. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: communicating, using a plurality of receivers placed throughout a hospital, with a tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, via one or more of the plurality of receivers, location data of the tag affixed to the movable object; identifying, using data received from the tag, the movable object; determining, based on the one or more of the plurality of receivers transmitting the location data, a location within the hospital of the movable object; associating, using location information of a database, a use state for the movable object based on the location of the movable object within the hospital, the database storing the location information associated with placements of the plurality of receivers and a use state for a movable object associated with the placements; and updating, using a processor, a use state for the movable object. Related methods and products are also described and/or claimed herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a method, including: communicating, using a plurality of receivers placed throughout a hospital, with a tag affixed to a moveable object; receiving, via one or more of the plurality of receivers, location data of the tag affixed to the movable object; identifying, using data received from the tag, the movable object; determining, based on the one or more of the plurality of receivers transmitting the location data, a location within the hospital of the movable object; associating, using location information of a database, a use state for the movable object based on the location of the movable object within the hospital, the database storing the location information associated with placements of the plurality of receivers and a use state for a movable object associated with the placements; and updating, using a processor, a use state for the movable object. Related methods and products are also described and/or claimed herein.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a system, including: a plurality of receivers placed throughout a hospital; each of the receivers configured for communicating with a tag affixed to a moveable object; a database storing location information associated with placements of the plurality of receivers and a use state for a movable object associated with the placements; a computing device operatively coupled to the database and the plurality of receivers, the computing device operating to: receive, via one or more of the plurality of receivers, location data of a tag affixed to the movable object; identify, using data received from the tag, a movable object; determine, based on the one or more of the plurality of receivers transmitting the location data, a location within the hospital of the movable object; associate, using the location information of the database, a use state for the movable object based on the location of the movable object within the hospital; and update a use state for the movable object.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling a premises from a remote network device communicates with the remote network device via a local computer network associated with the premises. Specifically, the apparatus includes a peripheral device configured to execute a specific function at the premises, a communication engine operably coupled with the peripheral device for providing a logical connection with the remote network device via the local computer network, and a network interface operably coupled with the communication engine. The network interface transmits data to and receives data from the local computer network. Data transferred between the peripheral device and local computer network is forwarded via the network interface.

Abstract: An example embodiment provides a system, including: a plurality of receivers placed throughout a hospital; each of the receivers configured for communicating with a tag affixed to a moveable object; a database storing location information associated with placements of the plurality of receivers and a use state for a movable object associated with the placements; a computing device operatively coupled to the database and the plurality of receivers, the computing device operating to: receive, via one or more of the plurality of receivers, location data of a tag affixed to the movable object; identify, using data received from the tag, a movable object; determine, based on the one or more of the plurality of receivers transmitting the location data, a location within the hospital of the movable object; associate, using the location information of the database, a use state for the movable object based on the location of the movable object within the hospital; and update a use state for the movable object.

Abstract: A rotatable tag is provided that is configured to be affixed to a moveable object, the tag includes a housing configured to provide an increased volume and occupy a relatively small amount of surface area on the object to which the tag is affixed. The rotatable tag is configured to transmit information related to the tag and/or an environment surrounding the tag. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are provided that facilitate the provision of Ethernet service between remotely located Ethernet local area networks (LANs). At least one network interface unit (NIU) is provided that is configured to provide an Ethernet interface between service provider equipment and customer equipment so as to provide Ethernet service between a service provider network and an Ethernet local area network (LAN) running at a customer facility. The NIU is further configured to manage the Ethernet service between the service provider network and the Ethernet LAN running at the customer facility.

Abstract: A rotatable tag is provided that is configured to be affixed to a moveable object, the tag includes a housing configured to provide an increased volume and occupy a relatively small amount of surface area on the object to which the tag is affixed. The rotatable tag is configured to transmit information related to the tag and/or an environment surrounding the tag. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: A rotatable tag is provided that is configured to be affixed to a moveable object, the tag includes a housing configured to provide an increased volume and occupy a relatively small amount of surface area on the object to which the tag is affixed. The rotatable tag is configured to transmit information related to the tag and/or an environment surrounding the tag. Related systems are also provided herein.

Abstract: A rotatable tag is provided that is configured to be affixed to a moveable object, the tag includes a housing configured to provide an increased volume and occupy a relatively small amount of surface area on the object to which the tag is affixed. The rotatable tag is configured to transmit information related to the tag and/or an environment surrounding the tag. Related systems are also provided herein.