Information and tracking marking system and method with modifiable marks
US10229387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/07758
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the system can relate to information tracking of items and/or other objects associated with the items. Some embodiments can include information tracking of the use of the items and/or objects. Some embodiments can include the use of markers associated with the items. At least one of the markers may be modifiable. In at least one embodiment, a marker can be configured to generate a certain detectable property (e.g., emit a signal, have a certain pattern, have a certain color, have a certain magnetic property, etc.). During use of the item and/or object associated with the item, the marker can be used to generate tracking information. Upon changing its detectable property, the marker can be caused to generate different and/or additional tracking information.
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