Multi-functional general purpose transceivers and devices
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1. A device for communicating information, the device comprising:
- a low-power transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal comprising instruction data for delivery to a network of addressable devices;
an interface circuit for communicating with a central location; and
a controller coupled to the interface circuit and to the low-power transceiver, the controller configured to establish a communication link between at least one device in the network of addressable devices and the central location using an address included in the signal, the communication link comprising one or more devices in the network of addressable, the controller further configured to receive one or more signals via the low-power transceiver and communicate information contained within the signals to the central location.
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Abstract
The present invention is generally directed to a system and associated method for communicating information. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to a general purpose transceiver having a receiver for receiving an information signal and a transmitter configured to transmit an outgoing signal to a central station. A portion of the information signal can include an instruction code, which may be decoded and acted upon accordingly. Other embodiments and features are also claimed and described.
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1. A device for communicating information, the device comprising:
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a low-power transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal comprising instruction data for delivery to a network of addressable devices; an interface circuit for communicating with a central location; and a controller coupled to the interface circuit and to the low-power transceiver, the controller configured to establish a communication link between at least one device in the network of addressable devices and the central location using an address included in the signal, the communication link comprising one or more devices in the network of addressable, the controller further configured to receive one or more signals via the low-power transceiver and communicate information contained within the signals to the central location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device for communicating information, the device comprising:
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a processor; and a memory, the memory comprising logical instructions that when executed by the processor are configured to cause the device to; wirelessly transmit a signal comprising instruction data for delivery to a network of addressable low-power transceivers; establish a communication link between at least one low-power transceiver in the network of addressable low-power transceivers and a central location based on an address included in the signal, the communication link comprising one or more low-power transceivers in the network of addressable low-power transceivers; and receive one or more low-power RF signals and communicate information contained within the signals to the central location along with a unique transceiver identification number over the communication link.
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17. A device for communicating information, the device comprising:
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a low-power transceiver that is configured to wirelessly receive a signal including an instruction data from a remote device; an interface circuit for communicating with a central location; a controller coupled to the interface circuit and to the low-power transceiver, the controller being configured to establish a communication link between the remote device and the central location using address-indicative data included in the signal; the controller further configured to receive one or more data signals from the central location via the interface circuit and communicate information contained within the signals to the remote device.
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Current AssigneeSIPCO LLC (Ideahub, Inc.)
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Original AssigneeSIPCO LLC (Ideahub, Inc.)
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InventorsPetite, Thomas D.
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Primary Examiner(s)TIEU, BINH KIEN
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Application NumberUS13/717,384Publication NumberTime in Patent Office722 DaysField of Search379/32.01, 379/39, 379/40, 379/43, 379/44, 379/45, 379/47, 379/49, 379/51, 379/52, 379/56.3, 379/143, 379/144.01, 379/144.05, 379/155, 455/91, 455/95, 455/96, 455/102US Class Current379/155CPC Class CodesG06Q 20/02 involving a neutral party, ...G06Q 20/04 Payment circuitsG07F 17/0014 for vending, access and use...G07F 5/18 specially adapted for contr...G07F 9/001 Interfacing with vending ma...G07F 9/002 Vending machines being part...G07F 9/02 Devices for alarm or indica...H04M 11/00 Telephonic communication sy...H04W 40/02 Communication route or path...H04W 52/0209 in terminal devices termina...H04W 76/10 Connection setupY02D 30/70 in wireless communication n...
