Acoustic tags for E-waste tracking
US9111154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and acoustic tags for tracking, locating and identifying an object are disclosed. An acoustic tag may include a power source and a transmitter in electrical communication with the power source. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an acoustic signal. The power source and the transmitter may be configured to be affixed to and/or embedded in an electronic component. The acoustic signal may include a unique acoustic code that is configured to provide information pertaining to one or more of the electronic component and the recyclability of the electronic component.
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