Comprehensive system and method of universal real-time linking of real objects to a machine, network, internet, or software service

摘要

Methods of connecting or linking real objects to machines or the virtual world in real time utilizing a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless tag attached to an object in communication with an electronic device, such as a cellular phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or watch, monitors and updates the position of a wireless tag locally and on a machine/network/cloud. Methods of using a wireless tag in safety, loss/theft prevention, health-care, tracking, advertising and marketing, education, games, finance, payment, and athletic are disclosed. In another embodiment, methods of providing an application programming interface and/or a software development kit based on the devices are provided, allowing software developers the ability to create their own programs or applications on top of the disclosed system is disclosed. Methods of allowing developers to distribute and/or monetize applications developed through the application programming interface and/or a software development kit are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A wireless tag for determining the position of an attached physical object the wireless tag comprising:
a power source for providing electrical power to the wireless tag; a radio transmitter and receiver system for wirelessly exchanging data with an electronic device; and a user interface including at least one input and at least one output; wherein the electronic device determines the position of the electronic device and a status of whether the distance or range between the electronic device and wireless tag exceeds a predetermined distance or range and is configured to wirelessly communicate data including the position of the electronic device and the status to an external network, and wherein the electronic device is configured to send the data including the position of the electronic device and the status to the external network upon the initiation of a predetermined event.