Method and apparatus for tracking assets in one or more optical domains
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In one implementation, a method of tracking assets includes obtaining a first image in a first optical domain, where the first optical domain is characterized by a first frequency range. The method also includes detecting a tracking apparatus (e.g., a tag) within the first image in the first optical domain, where a first feature of the tracking apparatus serves as a beacon enabling optical discrimination of the tracking apparatus in the first frequency range. The method further includes determining information associated with the tracking apparatus based on the arrangement of a second feature of the tracking apparatus provided to convey a data set associated with the tracking apparatus.

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CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. | SAN JOSE, CA | 14725 |
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Apostolopoulos, John George | Palo Alto, US | 6 | 1 |
Liston, Robert Edward | Menlo Park, US | 4 | 19 |
Tan, Wai-tian | Sunnyvale, US | 46 | 380 |
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* 2007/0156,281 Tracking system and label for use in conjunction therewith | 16 | 2006 | |
2014/0132,412 WI-FI TRACKER SYSTEM FOR PERSONS AND OBJECTS | 1 | 2013 | |
2014/0151,446 System and Method for Asset Management | 1 | 2013 | |
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* 7063256 Item tracking and processing systems and methods | 59 | 2004 | |
* 2004/0182,925 Item tracking and processing systems and methods | 25 | 2004 | |
* 7201316 Item tracking and processing systems and methods | 1 | 2006 | |
* 7377429 Item tracking and processing systems and methods | 19 | 2006 | |
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* 8827148 Apparel shopping method | 1 | 2013 | |
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9064229 Real-time asset tracking using discovery services | 2 | 2012 | |
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* 7469828 Configuration system and method | 4 | 2005 | |
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2014/0330,685 Asset Tracking and Management | 3 | 2014 | |
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2009/0207,022 RFID Asset Tracking Method and Apparatus | 14 | 2008 | |
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9176230 Tracking a mobile computer indoors using Wi-Fi, motion, and environmental sensors | 3 | 2015 | |
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7982614 Method and apparatus for wireless asset tracking using asset tags with motion sensors | 8 | 2008 | |
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* 2016/0229,631 Picking System | 2 | 2013 | |
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2005/0116,821 Optical asset tracking system | 73 | 2003 | |
2005/0128,293 Video records with superimposed information for objects in a monitored area | 15 | 2004 | |
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* 6354502 Continuous color tone infrared detected barcodes | 32 | 1999 | |
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* 2003/0187,538 System and method for textile production | 1 | 2003 | |
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* 8360323 Security label laminate and method of labeling | 4 | 2008 | |
* 2010/0025,476 SECURITY LABEL LAMINATE AND METHOD OF LABELING | 9 | 2008 | |
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7180420 System and method using triangulation with RF/LF and infrared devices for tracking objects | 34 | 2004 | |
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2013/0288,719 AUGMENTED REALITY FOR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT, OR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT | 15 | 2012 | |
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* 7204428 Identification of object on interactive display surface by identifying coded pattern | 58 | 2004 | |
* 2005/0240,871 Identification of object on interactive display surface by identifying coded pattern | 4 | 2004 | |
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8223009 Mobile asset tracking system and method | 13 | 2007 | |
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8924548 Integrated asset tracking, task manager, and virtual container for data center management | 2 | 2012 | |
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2015/0334,355 SYSTEM FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT | 1 | 2012 | |
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* 2006/0266,828 Packing system | 1 | 2006 | |
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2013/0229,263 Real-Time Asset Tracking and Event Association | 5 | 2013 | |
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* 2006/0092,170 Using clear-coded, see-through objects to manipulate virtual objects | 45 | 2004 | |
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8253583 Hazard indicator with LED | 1 | 2008 |
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