Illuminated Token
AssigneeMagellan Technology Pty Limited
InventorsWilliam Westmore Purton, Raymond Timothy Frost
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Abstract
An identification token or label includes a light emitting device powered by and responsive to radio frequency signals to emit light in a predetermined frequency range and in a predetermined pattern. It has application as a gaming token for a casino environment or a medallion for use in monitoring patrons at sporting venues and in various parts of a supply chain.
Claims15
A token adapted to provide identification indicia in response to an interrogation signal, the token comprising:
- a light source adapted to provide the indicia responsive to the interrogation signal;
- and
- a body portion adapted to communicate the indicia external of the body portion.
An identification token comprising:
- a) a body portion having two surfaces and a rim;
- b) an antenna located within said body portion;
- c) an electronic identification and data device connected to said antenna;
- d) a light source in communication with said electronic identification and data device;
- and
- e) illumination zones connected to said light source in either of said surfaces or said rim.
A token comprising:
- a light emitting device adapted to emit light in a predetermined frequency range and/or in a predetermined pattern;
- and
- wherein the light emitting device emits the light responsive to radio-frequency (RF) signals.
A method of identifying a token, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing in the token, a light source responsive to an interrogation signal;
- and
- communicating, in response to the interrogation signal, light emanating from the light source to an external surface of the token.
An identification system comprising:
- an interrogator;
- and
- a token, the token comprising:
- a light source adapted to provide an identification indicia responsive to an interrogation signal from the interrogator;
- and
- a body portion adapted to communicate the identification indicia external of the body portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.