Wireless tracking system and method utilizing near-field communication devices
US7941096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system for determining a near-field communication interaction in a wireless tracking mesh network. The present invention preferably utilizes near-field communication devices in conjunction with tracking tags to transmit signals for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility which form a mesh network and forward the signals to an information engine for analysis. Bearers of the near-field communication devices preferably include individuals, objects, assets and rooms of the facility.
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