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US 6,888,462 B2Granted
System and method for identifying component parts in an assembly
OwnerMichael L. Brodineinventor
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A system and method for identifying stolen component parts contained within an assembly and/or identifying the origin of a component part. To utilize the system, a passive integrated transponder is attached to at least some component parts within an assembly. Each of the passive integrated transponders transmits an identification code when activated. In a database, the identification codes of the passive integrated transponders are recorded along with the identification of the assembly into which they were originally installed. Assemblies in the marketplace are periodically scanned. As assemblies are scanned, the passive integrated transponders contained in those assemblies are activated and transmit their identification codes. The identification codes are read and compared to the data in a database. If a scan reveals a component part listed as stolen, an indication is provided.
A method of identifying stolen component parts contained within an assembly, said method comprising the steps of:
A method of identifying an origin of a component part in an assembly, comprising the steps of:
A vehicle comprised of component parts, wherein at least some of said component parts contain passive integrated transponders that transmit an identification code when activated, wherein said passive integrated transponders are independent electronic assemblies that are electronically isolated from said component parts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.