Bypass Antenna Sensor for Wireless Asset State Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tamper detection systems are easily replicable and require active inspection, which is time-consuming and dependent on human vigilance, and there is a need for a low-cost, low-power sensor that can detect changes in assets and transmit this information wirelessly to ensure compliance and efficacy, particularly in medication usage.
Innovation Solution
A sensor system integrating a transmission antenna, control electronics, and a bypass antenna that only transmits a control signal when the bypass antenna is displaced, allowing for wireless transmission of asset state changes, such as medication use or tampering, using RFID or Bluetooth technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex tamper indicating labels with RFID tags, holographic images, and other hidden features are used, then the difficulty of replication is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the sensing function from complex multi-feature labels and implements it through a simple bypass antenna mechanism that detects asset state changes and wirelessly transmits information, eliminating the need for multiple hidden features while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical/visual inspection systems with wireless transmission technology, where the sensor automatically detects and transmits asset state changes electronically, eliminating the need for physical examination of complex label features
2Reliability
If active inspection methods are used to determine tampering, then the detection capability is improved, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system performs self-service by automatically detecting asset state changes and wirelessly transmitting information without requiring human inspection, making the system self-monitoring and eliminating time-consuming manual examination
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback through wireless transmission of asset state information to monitoring systems, providing real-time updates that eliminate the need for periodic manual inspection cycles
3Measurement precision
If human inspection is used to determine asset compliance, then the detection accuracy is improved, but the productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system autonomously monitors asset state and transmits compliance information without human intervention, maintaining detection accuracy while dramatically increasing inspection throughput and eliminating bottlenecks associated with manual examination
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces human inspection with electronic sensing and wireless transmission systems that automatically detect and report asset state changes, maintaining precision through sensor technology while increasing productivity through parallel monitoring capabilities
4Ease of manufacture
If traditional tamper detection systems are used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability against sophisticated counterfeiting worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential sensing function from complex anti-counterfeiting systems and implements it through a simple bypass antenna mechanism that is easy to manufacture yet provides reliable tamper detection through wireless state change monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces physical security features that are difficult to manufacture with electronic sensing and wireless communication technology, simplifying manufacturing while enhancing reliability through automated detection and transmission capabilities
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and reliable detection of asset state changes, reducing the risk of tampering and improving compliance monitoring by automatically transmitting data without the need for active inspection, thus enhancing security and medication adherence.
Implementation Method 1
a bypass antenna positioned and configured to prevent the control electronics from providing the instructions to the transmission antenna when the bypass antenna is in an undisturbed position and to permit the control electronics to provide the instructions to the transmission antenna when the bypass antenna is displaced
Data Source
AI summary
A sensor for detecting a change in state of an asset comprising including a transmission antenna operable to transmit a control signal to an external device, control electronics connected to the transmission antenna configured to provide instructions to the transmission antenna to transmit the control signal, and a bypass antenna positioned and configured to prevent the control electronics from providing the instructions to the transmission antenna when the bypass antenna is in an undisturbed position and to permit the control electronics to provide the instructions to the transmission antenna when the bypass antenna is displaced from the undisturbed position.