WO2006034714A1 - System for tracking registered items - Google Patents

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WO2006034714A1
WO2006034714A1 PCT/DK2005/000617 DK2005000617W WO2006034714A1 WO 2006034714 A1 WO2006034714 A1 WO 2006034714A1 DK 2005000617 W DK2005000617 W DK 2005000617W WO 2006034714 A1 WO2006034714 A1 WO 2006034714A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A63C11/004—Anti-theft devices for skis or ski equipment
    • A63C11/005—Anti-theft devices for skis or ski equipment on the ski or pole
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/02—Mechanical actuation
    • G08B13/14—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
    • G08B13/1427—Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles with transmitter-receiver for distance detection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2451—Specific applications combined with EAS
    • G08B13/2462—Asset location systems combined with EAS
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C2203/00—Special features of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
    • A63C2203/22—Radio waves emitting or receiving, e.g. remote control, RFID
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C2203/00—Special features of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
    • A63C2203/24—Processing or storing data, e.g. with electronic chip

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  • the present invention relates to a system for tracking a plurality of items moving on a surface, where each item comprises means for storing and transmitting a unique elec ⁇ tronic ID, where the system comprises means for reading the electronic ID during use, where the system comprises means for transmitting the ID to a computer system, which computer system is connected to a public communication net.
  • US 6,275,153 describes a system for tracking a plurality of recreational items for slid ⁇ ing on snow-covered surfaces of a hill.
  • the system comprises an associated integral ID storing device for storing an associated item ID, the associated item ID being electronically readable from the asso ⁇ ciated integral ID storing device.
  • the system also comprises an interrogator for read ⁇ ing the associated item ID stored on the associated integral ID storing device for each item in the plurality of recreational items.
  • the sys ⁇ tem further comprises at least the following steps of operation, where an item can be registered in the computer system by transmitting at least the following information to the computer system for registration, at least the actual ID of an item, a definition of at least one area where the item is to be used, and information that makes the system able to contact at least one user of the item, where the computer system can transmit the registered information to a number of computers connected to a net for defining an open area for use of the item and defining other areas as forbidden for the item, and where the system informs the user if the item is used in a forbidden area by sending electronic information to the user, and where the system can inform the third parties with the ID of the item and information of where the item is used.
  • the third parties can be authorities such as the police, or it can be an insurance company or even the working staff in the area where the items are used etc. This way, third parties, such as the police and/or an insurance company for instance can be informed when and where a registered item is used.
  • an item e.g. a pair of skis or a snowboard can be used in the registered area without influencing the behaviour of the item, but if the item is stolen and tried to be used in another area where an equal system is used, an alarm will be transmitted to the system from where this alarm signal might be used to contact the correct user of the item and at the same time automatically contact the third parties.
  • the system can inform the third parties such as the authorities that an item has been stolen, and also where the item is used.
  • the present invention makes it interesting for insurance companies to sell insurances on the registered items. This way, it is possible for users and rental companies to buy insurance on the registered items. Insurance on e.g. skies have only been offered at limited availability because the chances of finding the missing or stolen items have been very poor due to lack of tracking possibilities. However, by using the present invention, tracking of items is possible, and the insurance companies have an incentive to offer insurances on registered items
  • the system can comprise reading means in the form of mats placed where the users use the items, for example where the user goes through the entrances of e.g. chair lifts in ski areas.
  • stolen skis will for example be detected each time the user of the registered item uses the chair lift and the third parties can after a short time be waiting for the person.
  • the user can report an item stolen by sending an electronic message to the system. It is hereby achieved that the information of registered items might be sent to a mobile phone as soon as the item is missing.
  • the system will automatically inform the third parties such as the authorities or the like.
  • the system could further be used in a way where the ID on the item also opens the gate so that a person using a registered item will never come through the entrance of the chair lift.
  • At least one user of the item can be contacted by a mobile phone if the item is detected in a forbidden area. It is hereby achieved that the user of the item is contacted immedi ⁇ ately after the item for example in the form of a pair of skis is in use in an area outside the area where the user is operating.
  • the system as such is effective in that if e.g. a pair of skis or a snowboard is stolen, the user or maybe the owner of the item is con- tacted, maybe even before the user has noticed that the item has been stolen.
  • the system can inform the third parties of the ID of the registered item and informa ⁇ tion of where the item is used by sending an e-mail or a SMS to the third parties. It can hereby be achieved that the third parties is automatically informed as soon as possible after an item has been stolen. By informing the third parties where the item is used, it is possible for the third parties to very quickly go to that area and try to catch the per- son who is using registered items.
  • the IDs of items that might be stolen could be used by the third parties also for special handheld scanning devices for controlling for example skis on the roof of cars leaving the ski area or maybe by checking all skis that cross the border.
  • the system can contact the user's mobile phone by sending a SMS to the user. It is hereby achieved that the information sent to the user can be read by the user even a short time after it has been received, or the information can be delayed until the user wants to check his mobile phone for SMS'. In order to assure that a SMS is sent im ⁇ mediately, the system could make a voice call towards the mobile phone, and a SMS will be transmitted to the same telephone number immediately together with the voice call. Otherwise, a SMS could be delayed up to 24 hours from the mobile phone com ⁇ pany under which the mobile phone operates.
  • the user can open an item to a restricted area where the user is contacted by a SMS if the item is used outside the restricted area. It is hereby achieved that a person who opens the system for maybe skis of children is able to just open the skis for a smaller area for example the ski schooling area or maybe a small hill just used for children. If a child is away from the restricted area, a SMS is immediately sent to the parents so the parents can start searching for their children. It is also possible for the staff to en ⁇ sure that the children do not enter specific areas such as certain pistes or the like.
  • FIG. 1 shows an overview of the system
  • FIG. 2 shows the process of reporting a pair of skis stolen
  • FIG. 3 shows the pair of skies comprising RFID chips
  • FIG. 4 shows the pair of skies comprising RFID chips in the front.
  • Fig. 1 shows an overview of the system 1 comprising a ski 2 with a unique electronic ID.
  • a local ID reader 4 in form of an antenna placed beside a gate or a matt is placed below the snow surface, which reader 4 is connected to a local computer system 6, which is further connected to a central server 10 through the Internet 8.
  • the users can contact the Central server 10 by mobile phones 16 or by personal computers 14. This way, it is possible for a user to report a pair of skis stolen or the like by sending a SMS to the server 10.
  • a SMS gateway 12 is used to facilitate communication between the mobile phones 16,18 to the server 10 and the rest of the system 1. It is also possible for a user to communicate with the server 10 and the rest of the system 1 by a personal computer 14 that is connected to the Internet 8. This way, it is possible by use of e- mail or web interfaces to communicate with the system 1.
  • the local ID reader 4 is in a preferred embodiment of the invention installed in com ⁇ bination with a gate for a lift (not shown) where the reader can be placed into a mat or the like.
  • the ID is checked for a match in a database located on the server 5 comprising information of skis that are reported stolen. If there is a match between the ID of the ski 2 and an entry in the database containing information of registered items, the authorities and third/or parties are subsequently automatically informed via a SMS sent to the third parties 18.
  • the SMS message comprises information such as the ID of the skis and information about the location of the gate or the piste.
  • the system 1 could also be used by potential buyers of second hand skies to assure that a pair of skis or the like is not reported stolen or missing.
  • the local computer 6 at a piste or a gateway can also be used to assure that skis are not used in a different area.
  • SMS gateway 6 is not needed.
  • Other hand held devices than mobile phones 16,18 can also be used such as PDA's or the like.
  • Fig. 2 shows different screen displays on a mobile phone
  • the picture 102 shows how to register for example a pair of skis by the mobile phone
  • the picture 104 shows how to send this SMS to a defined telephone number.
  • the picture 106 shows an example of a message sent as a SMS, which is received by a mobile phone, which is a confirmation of the registration and also information that the skis are insured, and the number of the insurance policy is also received.
  • the picture 108 shows how simple it is to report a pair of skis stolen. As shown in the picture 1 , you simply need to send a SMS to a defined telephone number then you will receive the message shown on the picture 112 with the information that your skis have now been reported stolen.
  • Fig. 3 shows a pair of skis 302,304 with a possible location of the integrated RFID chips 306,308. The location of the RFID chips is not limited to the centre of the skies and could in another embodiment of the invention be placed anywhere on the skis.
  • Fig.4 shows a pair of skis 302,304 where the integrated RFID chips 310,312 are placed in the front of the skis.
  • the metal edge of the skis has a limited influence on radio signals received by or transmitted from the RFID chip 310,312.
  • a preferred frequency for transmitting to and from the RFID chips 310,312 is 1356 MHz, which probably becomes a standard frequency used for RFID communication.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a System (1) for tracking a plurality of items (2,302,304) moving on a surface, where each item (2,302,304) comprises means (6,10) for storing a unique electronic ID (306, 308, 310, 312),where the system (1) comprises means (4) for reading the electronic ID (306, 308, 310, 312) during use, where the system (1) comprises means (8,12) for transmitting the ID (306, 308, 310, 312) to a computer system (6,10), which computer system (6,10) is connected to a public communication net (8), wherein an item is registered in the computer system (1) by transmitting at least the following information to the computer system (6,10,14,16,18): at least the actual ID (306, 308, 310, 312) of an item (2,302,304), a definition of at least one area where the item (2,302,304), is to be used and information that enables the system 1 to contact at least one user of the item (2,302,204), and where the computer system transmits the data to a number of computers (6,8,14,16,18) connected to a net defining an open area for use of the item (2,302,304) and defining other areas as forbidden for the item (2,302,304), and where the system 1 informs the user if the item (2,302,304) is used in a forbidden area by sending electronic information (114) to the user, and where the system 1 informs (114) third parties (18) wit the ID (306,308) of the item (2,302,304) and information (114) of where the item (2,302,304) is used.

Description

System for tracking registered items
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system for tracking a plurality of items moving on a surface, where each item comprises means for storing and transmitting a unique elec¬ tronic ID, where the system comprises means for reading the electronic ID during use, where the system comprises means for transmitting the ID to a computer system, which computer system is connected to a public communication net.
Background of the Invention
US 6,275,153 describes a system for tracking a plurality of recreational items for slid¬ ing on snow-covered surfaces of a hill. For each item in the plurality of recreational items, the system comprises an associated integral ID storing device for storing an associated item ID, the associated item ID being electronically readable from the asso¬ ciated integral ID storing device. The system also comprises an interrogator for read¬ ing the associated item ID stored on the associated integral ID storing device for each item in the plurality of recreational items.
Object of the Invention
It is the scope of the invention to prevent use of registered items by tracking the regis¬ tered item, such as skies or the like. Another scope of invention is to inform third par¬ ties where and when a registered item is observed.
Description of the Invention
This can be achieved with a system as described in the opening paragraph if the sys¬ tem further comprises at least the following steps of operation, where an item can be registered in the computer system by transmitting at least the following information to the computer system for registration, at least the actual ID of an item, a definition of at least one area where the item is to be used, and information that makes the system able to contact at least one user of the item, where the computer system can transmit the registered information to a number of computers connected to a net for defining an open area for use of the item and defining other areas as forbidden for the item, and where the system informs the user if the item is used in a forbidden area by sending electronic information to the user, and where the system can inform the third parties with the ID of the item and information of where the item is used. The third parties can be authorities such as the police, or it can be an insurance company or even the working staff in the area where the items are used etc. This way, third parties, such as the police and/or an insurance company for instance can be informed when and where a registered item is used.
Hereby, it is achieved that an item e.g. a pair of skis or a snowboard can be used in the registered area without influencing the behaviour of the item, but if the item is stolen and tried to be used in another area where an equal system is used, an alarm will be transmitted to the system from where this alarm signal might be used to contact the correct user of the item and at the same time automatically contact the third parties. The system can inform the third parties such as the authorities that an item has been stolen, and also where the item is used.
The present invention makes it interesting for insurance companies to sell insurances on the registered items. This way, it is possible for users and rental companies to buy insurance on the registered items. Insurance on e.g. skies have only been offered at limited availability because the chances of finding the missing or stolen items have been very poor due to lack of tracking possibilities. However, by using the present invention, tracking of items is possible, and the insurance companies have an incentive to offer insurances on registered items
The system can comprise reading means in the form of mats placed where the users use the items, for example where the user goes through the entrances of e.g. chair lifts in ski areas. In this way, stolen skis will for example be detected each time the user of the registered item uses the chair lift and the third parties can after a short time be waiting for the person. The user can report an item stolen by sending an electronic message to the system. It is hereby achieved that the information of registered items might be sent to a mobile phone as soon as the item is missing. The system will automatically inform the third parties such as the authorities or the like.
The system could further be used in a way where the ID on the item also opens the gate so that a person using a registered item will never come through the entrance of the chair lift.
At least one user of the item can be contacted by a mobile phone if the item is detected in a forbidden area. It is hereby achieved that the user of the item is contacted immedi¬ ately after the item for example in the form of a pair of skis is in use in an area outside the area where the user is operating. The system as such is effective in that if e.g. a pair of skis or a snowboard is stolen, the user or maybe the owner of the item is con- tacted, maybe even before the user has noticed that the item has been stolen.
If the user notices that for example a pair of skis or a snowboard is stolen, he can by telephone contact the system and close every area for use of the items.
The system can inform the third parties of the ID of the registered item and informa¬ tion of where the item is used by sending an e-mail or a SMS to the third parties. It can hereby be achieved that the third parties is automatically informed as soon as possible after an item has been stolen. By informing the third parties where the item is used, it is possible for the third parties to very quickly go to that area and try to catch the per- son who is using registered items.
The IDs of items that might be stolen could be used by the third parties also for special handheld scanning devices for controlling for example skis on the roof of cars leaving the ski area or maybe by checking all skis that cross the border.
The checking of a great number of items such as skis should be possible if all the items contain electronic IDs in form of RFID transponders that respond automatically to the scanner over a distance of maybe even one or two meters. In this way, the third parties could prevent registered items from being removed from the defined areas which they are used e.g. ski areas but also preventing the registered items from being transported across the border. By using the scanning equipment, even authorities such as the police or other third parties in foreign countries will be able to search for regis- tered item such as skis that are stolen somewhere else in the world. Overall, this sys¬ tem is very effective to prevent the steeling of skis, snowboards or other kinds of equipment.
The system can contact the user's mobile phone by sending a SMS to the user. It is hereby achieved that the information sent to the user can be read by the user even a short time after it has been received, or the information can be delayed until the user wants to check his mobile phone for SMS'. In order to assure that a SMS is sent im¬ mediately, the system could make a voice call towards the mobile phone, and a SMS will be transmitted to the same telephone number immediately together with the voice call. Otherwise, a SMS could be delayed up to 24 hours from the mobile phone com¬ pany under which the mobile phone operates.
The user can open an item to a restricted area where the user is contacted by a SMS if the item is used outside the restricted area. It is hereby achieved that a person who opens the system for maybe skis of children is able to just open the skis for a smaller area for example the ski schooling area or maybe a small hill just used for children. If a child is away from the restricted area, a SMS is immediately sent to the parents so the parents can start searching for their children. It is also possible for the staff to en¬ sure that the children do not enter specific areas such as certain pistes or the like.
Furthermore, it is possible to use the invention in all kinds of places such as theme parks or the like where the children carry a registered item in order to insure that they do not leave a defined area. Description of the Drawing
In the following the invention is explained in more detail with reference to the draw¬ ing, where
FIG. 1 shows an overview of the system, FIG. 2 shows the process of reporting a pair of skis stolen, and FIG. 3 shows the pair of skies comprising RFID chips. FIG. 4 shows the pair of skies comprising RFID chips in the front.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Fig. 1 shows an overview of the system 1 comprising a ski 2 with a unique electronic ID. A local ID reader 4 in form of an antenna placed beside a gate or a matt is placed below the snow surface, which reader 4 is connected to a local computer system 6, which is further connected to a central server 10 through the Internet 8. The users can contact the Central server 10 by mobile phones 16 or by personal computers 14. This way, it is possible for a user to report a pair of skis stolen or the like by sending a SMS to the server 10. A SMS gateway 12 is used to facilitate communication between the mobile phones 16,18 to the server 10 and the rest of the system 1. It is also possible for a user to communicate with the server 10 and the rest of the system 1 by a personal computer 14 that is connected to the Internet 8. This way, it is possible by use of e- mail or web interfaces to communicate with the system 1.
The local ID reader 4 is in a preferred embodiment of the invention installed in com¬ bination with a gate for a lift (not shown) where the reader can be placed into a mat or the like. When an ID of a pair of skis 2 is scanned by the reader 4, the ID is checked for a match in a database located on the server 5 comprising information of skis that are reported stolen. If there is a match between the ID of the ski 2 and an entry in the database containing information of registered items, the authorities and third/or parties are subsequently automatically informed via a SMS sent to the third parties 18. The SMS message comprises information such as the ID of the skis and information about the location of the gate or the piste.
The system 1 could also be used by potential buyers of second hand skies to assure that a pair of skis or the like is not reported stolen or missing.
The local computer 6 at a piste or a gateway can also be used to assure that skis are not used in a different area.
It is important to note that the invention is not limited to the use of SMS' but can in another embodiment of the invention include e-mail, WAP interfaces, HTML inter¬ faces or the like. This way, the SMS gateway 6 is not needed. Other hand held devices than mobile phones 16,18 can also be used such as PDA's or the like.
Fig. 2 shows different screen displays on a mobile phone where the picture 102 shows how to register for example a pair of skis by the mobile phone where the picture 104 shows how to send this SMS to a defined telephone number. The picture 106 shows an example of a message sent as a SMS, which is received by a mobile phone, which is a confirmation of the registration and also information that the skis are insured, and the number of the insurance policy is also received. The picture 108 shows how simple it is to report a pair of skis stolen. As shown in the picture 1 , you simply need to send a SMS to a defined telephone number then you will receive the message shown on the picture 112 with the information that your skis have now been reported stolen. The system as such will now watch for the skis everywhere in the world a system or a sys- tern similar to this one is in use. Information concerning your skis being stolen will immediately be sent by the system to the authorities such as the police or other third parties. The picture 114 shows an example of the information you could receive if your stolen skis are in use. The information, you receive, concerns where the skis have been used and the date and time of use. This information is also sent to the third par- ties maybe as an e-mail or maybe otherwise over the computer net. Another possibility for the authorities or other third parties is also to have mobile phones that automati¬ cally receive this kind of information via SMS. Fig. 3 shows a pair of skis 302,304 with a possible location of the integrated RFID chips 306,308. The location of the RFID chips is not limited to the centre of the skies and could in another embodiment of the invention be placed anywhere on the skis.
Fig.4 shows a pair of skis 302,304 where the integrated RFID chips 310,312 are placed in the front of the skis. Hereby, it is achieved that the metal edge of the skis has a limited influence on radio signals received by or transmitted from the RFID chip 310,312.
A preferred frequency for transmitting to and from the RFID chips 310,312 is 1356 MHz, which probably becomes a standard frequency used for RFID communication.

Claims

1. System (1) for tracking a plurality of items (2,302,304) moving on a surface in an area, where each item (2,302,304) comprises means for storing a unique electronic ID (306,308,310,312), where the system (1) comprises means (4) for reading the electronic ID (306, 308,310,312) during use, where the system (1) comprises means (8,12) for transmitting the ID (306,308,310,312) to a com¬ puter system (6,10,14,, which computer system (6,10) is connected to a public communication net (8), characterised in that an item (2,302,304) is registered in the system (1) by transmitting at least the following information to the computer system (6,, 10, 14,) :
- at least the actual ID (306, 308,310,312) of an item (2,302,304),
- a definition of at least one area where the item (2,302,304), is to be used
- information that enables the system (1) to contact at least one user of the item (2,302,304), and where the computer system (1) transmits data comprising at least the actual ID (306,308,310,312) of an item (2,302,304), to a number of computers (6,8,14,16,18) connected to a communication net for the first defining an open area for use of the item (2,302,304), and for the second defining other areas as forbid- den for the item (2,302,304), and where the computer system (1) informs the user if the item (2,302,304) is used in a forbidden area by transmitting electronic infor¬ mation (114) to the user, and where the system 1 informs (114) third parties (18) with the ID (2,306,308,310,312) of the item (2,302,304) and information (1 14) of where the item (2,302,304) is used.
2. System according to claim 1, characterised in that the information which makes the system (1) able to contact at least one user of the item (2,302,304) by transmitting an electronic message, which message is transmitted to a mobile phone (14), where the system (1) contacts the mobile phone (14) if the item is de- tected in a forbidden area.
3. System according to claim 1, characterised in that the user can report an item (2,302,304) stolen by sending an electronic message to the system (1).
4. System (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the system 1 informs the third parties (18) of the ID (306,308, 310,312) of the item and information (114) of where the item is used by sending an e-mail or a SMS to the third parties (18).
5. System (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the system (1) con¬ tacts the user's mobile phone (16) by sending a SMS (106,112,114) to the user.
6. System (1) according to one of the claims 1-4, characterised in that the user can open an item for a restricted area where the user is contacted via a SMS if the item (2,302,304) is used outside the restricted area.
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