CA2445323A1 - Bicycle identification system - Google Patents

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CA2445323A1
CA2445323A1 CA002445323A CA2445323A CA2445323A1 CA 2445323 A1 CA2445323 A1 CA 2445323A1 CA 002445323 A CA002445323 A CA 002445323A CA 2445323 A CA2445323 A CA 2445323A CA 2445323 A1 CA2445323 A1 CA 2445323A1
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62HCYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H5/00Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62HCYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H5/00Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • B62H5/20Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices
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    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01VGEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V15/00Tags attached to, or associated with, an object, in order to enable detection of the object
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    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/12Card verification
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/12Card verification
    • G07F7/122Online card verification
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R2325/00Indexing scheme relating to vehicle anti-theft devices
    • B60R2325/10Communication protocols, communication systems of vehicle anti-theft devices
    • B60R2325/105Radio frequency identification data [RFID]
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R2325/00Indexing scheme relating to vehicle anti-theft devices
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Abstract

The invention described herein is a system to create a reliable and tamper proof system to identify the owners of bicycles.
The system utilizes RFID tags integrated permanently into a bicycle that can be scanned electromagnetically to read data contained in the RFID tag. The RFID tag can be installed in the frame of the bicycle during manufacture or after market by approved retailers.
The device can not be destroyed in or removed from the bicycle without rendering its frame worthless. The RFID tag's unique code, new owner's pertinent information, and bicycle details are entered into a web enabled secure database at the point of sale.
Widespread adoption of this inventive idea will deter theft by making bicycles difficult to resell illegally and increase the rates of stolen bicycle recovery by police.

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DISCLOSURE
General Character of the Invention The~invention described herein is a system to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of recovering stolen bicycles using radio frequency identity tags (RFID tags) integrated inside a bicycle. A suspected stolen bicycle can be scanned using a RFID
tag reader also referred to as a scanner herein to retrieve a unique code from the RFiD tag inside the bicycle frame. This unique code can be used to retrieve the identify of the owner from a secure web enabled database or this unique code can be compared to an up to r date list of the unique codes of bicycles reported as stolen. This list can be downloaded on a daily basis to scanners or local third party databases.
General Nature of Problem Im~oved by the Invention Traditional bicycle identification systems are unwieldy and bicycles are rarely recovered because bicycles are not always registered with the police as their system is not facilitated by point of sale merchandisers. Police systems are dependant upon physical descriptions of the bicycle and a unique number detailed on the underside of the bicycle's bottom bracket. The physical characteristics and unique number can be altered by thieves. The identification of bikes using the traditional method is time consuming and prone to error. Police registration databases are limited by jurisdiction.
The low success rate of recovering bicycles results in continued incentives for thieves, financial loss to owners andlor insurance companies, costly police time, and decreases the incentive for people to use bicycles as a common form of transport.

General Usefulness of Invention A bicycle purchased with a RFID tag integrated permanently into a bicycle's frame with a unique code that can be used to associate the owner with the bicycle allows the following to be achieved:
Widespread adoption due to ease of on-line registration at the point of sale using pertinent owner information associated with the unique RFID tag code that is integral to the bicycle.
The owner can report their stolen bike online and this information is immediately available to police across jurisdictions.
The database can be used by police and retailers in all jurisdictions Bicycles can be scanned using handheld or fixed positioned RFID tag readers and the RFID tag's code can be used to identify the owner according to the database The RFID tag can not be removed from the bicycle frame without damaging the frame thus reducing incentive to steal bicycles.
An overall reduction in bicycle theft due to higher recovery rates combined with barriers to the resale of stolen bicycles.

Drawing List Three drawings labeled Figure 1. Figure 2. and Figure 3.
are included to describe the inventive idea.
Application of Inventive Idea Installation of the RFID tag to prevent removal or damage to it is most easily achieved if the RFID tag is installed during manufacture. In the case of metal alloy bicycle frames the internal tube surfaces that are easily accessible during manufacture and before welding are the ideal locations for the RFID tags. In the case of composite bicycle frames the RFID tag can be included in the frame wall during manufacture or located as in metal alloy frames.
Installation of the RFID tag post-manufacture as in the case of a retailer can be achieved via the existing openings in the frame, namely the head tube, bottom bracket, and Seat Tube as labeled in Figure 1. and Figure 2.. The variation in tube widths, shapes and the overall design of the bicycle affects the location and means of installation of the RFID tag. The embodiment of this idea is shown in Figure 1. and Figure 2.. Although the bicycle frames shown in Figure 1., and Figure 2. are radically different designs the access points numbered 1 through 4 in both figures embodies the idea of installing the RFID tag post-manufacture into a part of the bicycle to prevent its removal. The difficult to access location of the RFID tag and the specifically designed plugs and bonding methods that are applied prevents removal of the RFID tag.

The exact installation method, bonding and mounting method, and internal frame location of the RFID tag is dependent upon the frame type and design. It is typical for frame designs and materials to change; thus, methods of integrating the RFID tag into the bicycle must be adapted. The bicycle frames shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are only representative of the frames that this idea applies to.
The RFID tag can be a passive or an active RFID tag either contained in a protective casing or mounted onto a substrate before it is attached to the bicycle frame. Rassive RFID tags do not require an internal power source and active RFID tags do; therefore, passive RFID tags are preferred for this inventive idea. RFID tags are available from varied manufacturers and existing designs can be adapted for this inventive idea. The RFID tags for this application must have read through metal alloy capability when scanned. These types of RFID tags exist and are in development by companies specializing in this technology. It is believed that these RFID tags will continue to decrease in cost and size allowing the easier adoption of the inventive idea herein.
Once the RFID tag is integrated into the bicycle it can be registered at the point of sale using secure access to a web enabled database. The retailer can scan or use a predefined code related to the RFID tag to register the owner of the bike by entering personal information related to the owner, RFID tag code, and the bike model and description.

The database is accessible to retailers for registration purposes; to owners for updating personal information and to report stolen bicycles or transfer ownership; and to Police and other approved third parties to trace and communicate with owners.
Scanners that decode and read the RFID tag will be distributed to Police and approved third parties to allow bicycles to be scanned.
Figure 3 embodies the overall system dynamic of the inventive idea.
RFID tags can be designed to be read by scanners repeatedly and to be written to once only or repeatedly: the number of read and writes can be controlled. In the case of the RFID tag design used in this inventive idea a write once, read many times RFID tag is preferred. This RFID tag will have a unique code permanently written to it to avoid the risk of this data being erased or overwritten. To assure the integrity of the system created by this inventive idea, the RFID tag data will be encrypted and only authorized scanners will be programmed to de-encrypt the data accurately.
Use of this inventive system for a bicycle can be indicated by attaching a visible label to the exterior of the bicycle.

Additional Factors Related to this Inventive Idea The RFID tag can also be used by the manufacturer and retailer to automate materials management tasks. This amortizes the RFID tags cost over more applications, which means it could potentially compete with existing alternate technologies to track inventory such as barcode labels.
The possibility of widespread adoption of scanners leads to the possibilities of casing the same RFID tag for tracking bicycle use on city pathways for traffic control or city planning purposes; city licensing of bicycles; recreational use or timing and identification of participants during race events; tracking bicycle usage at secure bicycle lock ups; recording of facilities usage by bicycles; and recording the location of a stolen bicycle if it is used within range of such a scanner.
The system can be used to protect buyers of used bicycles by recording the transfer of ownership in the database.
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Claims (6)

1. The integration and installation of a RFID tag or similar identification device into a bicycle during or after the manufacturing process,
2. The device as defined in claim 1, in which a unique code or owner data if desirable or both is retained in its memory and is used to identify the bicycle by using purpose made RFID
tag scanners also known as readers.
3. A unique code as defined in claim 2, which is recorded in a secure web enabled database related to the owners personal contact information, date and place of purchase, bicycle model and manufacturing and other data as desirable.
4. The system for managing unique RFID tag related data on a secure web database for tracing bicycle owners across policing jurisdictions.
5. Registration of the owner and bicycle information on a secure web enabled database at the point of sale.
6. The methods and means created through the combination of claims 1 through 5 to provide bicycle identification services.
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FR2900258A1 (en) * 2006-04-21 2007-10-26 Geodes Sarl METHOD FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD
FR2909209A1 (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-05-30 Tracetel Sa DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCKING VEHICLES IN FREE SERVICE
FR2916073A1 (en) * 2007-05-12 2008-11-14 Mayalys Ltd RENTAL MANAGER OF A PARK OF MOVING MACHINES COUPLED TO A PARK OF PARKING SITES
WO2009033261A1 (en) * 2007-09-10 2009-03-19 Nazir Dosani Anti-theft device for vehicles and portable devices
ES2388168A1 (en) * 2011-01-17 2012-10-09 Asociación De Investigación De La Industria Metalmecánica, Afines Y Conexas System and method of bicycle identification through radio frequency. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
WO2014161071A1 (en) * 2013-04-02 2014-10-09 McMole Technologies Inc. System and method for identification and authentication of precious metals and small jewelry items using radio frequency identification ("rfid") technology
ITUB20159490A1 (en) * 2015-12-04 2017-06-04 Longo Giorgio TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE FOR BICYCLES
IT201900003833A1 (en) * 2019-03-15 2020-09-15 Telamone S R L Method for locating bicycles, anti-theft device and system for locating bicycles.

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2900258A1 (en) * 2006-04-21 2007-10-26 Geodes Sarl METHOD FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD
WO2007122331A1 (en) * 2006-04-21 2007-11-01 Marcel Chambon Method for securing an article and system for using such a method
FR2909209A1 (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-05-30 Tracetel Sa DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCKING VEHICLES IN FREE SERVICE
EP1926060A3 (en) * 2006-11-24 2009-01-07 Tracetel Device and method for locking self-service vehicles
EP1926060B1 (en) 2006-11-24 2019-04-24 Tracetel Device and method for locking self-service vehicles
FR2916073A1 (en) * 2007-05-12 2008-11-14 Mayalys Ltd RENTAL MANAGER OF A PARK OF MOVING MACHINES COUPLED TO A PARK OF PARKING SITES
WO2009033261A1 (en) * 2007-09-10 2009-03-19 Nazir Dosani Anti-theft device for vehicles and portable devices
ES2388168A1 (en) * 2011-01-17 2012-10-09 Asociación De Investigación De La Industria Metalmecánica, Afines Y Conexas System and method of bicycle identification through radio frequency. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
WO2014161071A1 (en) * 2013-04-02 2014-10-09 McMole Technologies Inc. System and method for identification and authentication of precious metals and small jewelry items using radio frequency identification ("rfid") technology
ITUB20159490A1 (en) * 2015-12-04 2017-06-04 Longo Giorgio TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE FOR BICYCLES
IT201900003833A1 (en) * 2019-03-15 2020-09-15 Telamone S R L Method for locating bicycles, anti-theft device and system for locating bicycles.

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