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Wireless signature management system

US7123143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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45Claims
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Filing dateFeb 11, 2003
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/025
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable electronic signature system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit that incorporates graphic tablet digitizer for signaling to a PC of the base unit signature data of a stylus being moved to produce a handwritten signature. The base unit transmits trigger signals for recognition by the remote unit, which also transmits identification signals to the base unit, respective alarms being activated in both the base and remote units in the event that recognition of the identification signals is interrupted by the remote unit being transported out of range. Also disclosed are a method for using the system, a cannister having a wireless alarm for use in a mechanical transport system, and the cannister in combination with a base unit.

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