Radio-frequency identification (RFID) safety system

摘要

A system and method for alerting operators of mobile equipment to the presence of people in monitored areas around the periphery of the mobile equipment they are operating is provided. The system includes an RFID detection system which is installed on the mobile equipment and alerts the operator to the presence of people wearing Personal Protection Equipment containing RFID safety tags. The system also includes a tag programming system which allows RFID safety tags to be created. The system also includes a tag testing system which allows a person to test the functionality of the RFID safety tags contained in the personal safety equipment they are wearing. The system also includes RFID personal safety equipment such as 3D safety vests and RFID hardhats which contains RFID safety tags. The 3D safety vests also include enhanced 3D visual markings.

主权项

1. A safety system comprising:
at least one detector apparatus, the at least one detector apparatus including an antenna for creating a detection zone surrounding the detector apparatus; at least one indicator apparatus, in communication with the at least one detector apparatus; at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) tag embedded in an article of personal clothing; and a set of uniquely identified throughput detection RFID tags being mounted within the detection zone, for fault testing of the at least one detector apparatus; wherein when one of the at least one detector apparatus senses a presence of the RFID tag within the detection zone, the at least one detector apparatus transmits a signal to the indicator apparatus to alert individuals of the presence of the RFID tag; wherein if the presence of one of the set of throughput detection RFID tags is not sensed within a configurable threshold number of attempts, a health test failure alarm is generated and reported to the indicator apparatus.