[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of anti-theft and charging devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to objects with anti-theft, anti-lost, beacon
module, and power storage and charging function, where the objects are selected from wallet,
luggage, bag, cards, and mobile computing devices, and the likes.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided
herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication
specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Loss and theft of day to day objects/items such as cards, keys, mobile phones,
wallets, bags and other belongings are very common these days. All of us at certain point of
time have witnessed loss or theft of our important as well as daily use items. Sometimes we
lose them or leave them carelessly at unrecognizable places, or some time these items gets
stolen by someone.
[0004] With the continuous development of technology, mobile computing devices
such as mobile phone, laptops, tablet and wearable devices have become more and more multifunctional and expensive. People rely on these devices for communication as well as for storing
their important data. When people lose their mobile computing devices, it causes them a lot of
inconvenience and data loss.
[0005] Some of these mobile computing devices have unique IMEI number which may
help track the lost or stolen devices. However, such process of tracking mobile computing
devices is time taking, with very less success rate as there are chances that the thief might
completely erase the data to restrict tracking of the device. In worst case the thief might destroy
the device and/or sell the mobile computing device in black market. In many cases, these lost
devices are not fund by anyone, as a result, such available tracking technologies will not work
unless someone switches on the device. In both the cases, it becomes very difficult for the users
to track their lost or stolen devices.
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[0006] Further, such tracking technology can only be implemented in mobile
computing devices, and that too only up to an extent. However, there are no such tracking
technology available, which can be configured with day to day objects/items such as cards,
keys, mobile phones, wallets, bags and other belongings, to track them when lost or get stolen.
[0007] In addition, regular use of these mobile computing devices leads to faster
drainage of their battery. It becomes difficult for people to charge stop and charge their mobile
computing devices while they are working outside or travelling.
[0008] Furthermore, with increased crime rate in the society it has become tough for
people, especially women and children, to go outside and travel alone. Various alarm and
beacon devices are available in market to send alert and SOS signals. However, they are large,
thereby making it difficult to carry along with other general items such as wallet, purse and
mobile phones. Also, these available alarm and beacon deices are easily recognizable by
criminals.
[0009] Therefore, there is a need in the art for objects/items with anti-theft, anti-lost,
beacon module, and power storage and charging function, where the objects/items are selected
from wallet, luggage, bag, cards, and mobile computing devices, and the likes. Further there is
a need for an object with compact and power efficient circuit for enabling anti-theft and
charging, which can protect the object and computing devices from theft and loss, and facilitate
charging of the mobile computing devices, and which can also act as a beacon module to send
alert and SOS signals.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0010] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an object/item having compact
and power efficient circuit for enabling anti-theft and charging.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a compact and power efficient
circuit for enabling anti-theft, anti-loss, and charging capability, which can be easily configured
with the object/item to protect them from theft and loss, and turn the object/item into a power
storing and charging device.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to turn day to day object/items into a
charging device to facilitate charging of various equipments.
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[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to turn day to day object/items into a
control device to facilitate controlling of various mobile devices.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to turn day to day object/items into a
beacon module to send alert and SOS signals when required.
SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates to the field of anti-theft and charging devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to objects with anti-theft, anti-lost, beacon
module, and power storage and charging function, where the objects are selected from wallet,
luggage, bag, cards, and mobile computing devices, and the likes.
[0017] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an object with anti-theft, power
storing and charging functions, the object comprising: a circuit fixedly configured with the
object, wherein the circuit may comprise: a charging unit adapted to be operatively coupled to
an electrical power source, and one or more power consuming devices, wherein the charging
unit may comprise a charging IC HT4921 configured with a battery, to facilitate storage of
electrical power received from the electrical power source, and enable charging of the one or
more power consuming devices; a communication unit operatively coupled to the charging
unit, and which may be configured to communicatively couple the circuit with one or more
mobile computing devices; and an alarm unit operatively coupled to the charging unit and the
communication unit, wherein the communication unit may enable communicative coupling of
the one or more mobile computing devices with the alarm unit; wherein the circuit may be
configured to transmit a first set of alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit of
the circuit, and the one or more mobile computing devices associated with a user of the object,
when a distance between the object and the one or more mobile computing devices exceeds
beyond a predefined distance.
[0018] In an aspect, the object may comprise a first button operatively coupled to the
circuit such that an actuation of the first button enables the circuit to transmit a set of beacon
signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit of the circuit, and the one or more mobile
computing devices of pre-registered users being assigned by the user of the object.
[0019] In an aspect, the circuit may comprise a global positioning system (GPS)
module operatively coupled to the communication circuit, and wherein the GPS module may
be configured to track real-time location of the object, and correspondingly store the real-time
location in the one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
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[0020] In an aspect, the circuit may be configured to transmit the real-time location of
the object to the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered users, upon
actuation of the first button.
[0021] In an aspect, the object may comprise a second set of buttons operatively
coupled to the circuit, and wherein the actuation of the second set of button may enable the
circuit to transmit a set of control signals to the one or more mobile computing devices, and
correspondingly control one or more functions of the one or more mobile computing devices,
and wherein the one or more functions may comprise any or a combination of camera
operations, voice recording, call management, and power management.
[0022] In an aspect, the circuit may be configured to transmit a second set of alert
signals to the alarm unit of the object, upon receiving a set of objects finding signals from the
one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
[0023] In an aspect, the communication unit may comprise a microcontroller ST17H25,
and wherein the alarm unit comprises a buzzer.
[0024] In an aspect, the object may comprise a micro USB connector configured with
the charging IC HT4921 to facilitate operative coupling of the circuit with the electrical power
source, and one or more power consuming devices.
[0025] In an aspect, the object may be selected from a group comprising wallet, bag,
luggage, cards, and mobile computing devices.
[0026] In an aspect, the circuit may be configured to transmit a set of third alert signals
to any or a combination of the alarm unit, the one or more mobile computing devices of the
user, and the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered user, when the circuit
is removed from the object.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0028] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the
present disclosure, and wherein:
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[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates system architecture of the proposed object having anti-theft,
beacon module, and power storage and charging function, in accordance with an embodiment
of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary network diagram of the proposed objects being
communicatively coupled to mobile computing devices, in accordance with an embodiment of
the present invention
[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates an architecture of the proposed circuit of the proposed objects,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed circuit being configured
on a printed circuit board, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the
anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0034] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent
art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of
filing.
[0035] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0036] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed
herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and
claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements
found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group
for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs,
the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written
description of all groups used in the appended claims.
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[0037] The present disclosure relates to the field of anti-theft and charging devices.
More particularly, the present disclosure relates to objects with anti-theft, anti-lost, beacon
module, and power storage and charging function, where the objects are selected from wallet,
luggage, bag, cards, and mobile computing devices, and the likes.
[0038] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an object with anti-theft, power
storing and charging functions, the object including: a circuit fixedly configured with the
object, wherein the circuit can include: a charging unit adapted to be operatively coupled to an
electrical power source, and one or more power consuming devices, wherein the charging unit
can include a charging IC HT4921 configured with a battery, to facilitate storage of electrical
power received from the electrical power source, and enable charging of the one or more power
consuming devices; a communication unit operatively coupled to the charging unit, and which
can be configured to communicatively couple the circuit with one or more mobile computing
devices; and an alarm unit operatively coupled to the charging unit and the communication
unit, wherein the communication unit can enable communicative coupling of the one or more
mobile computing devices with the alarm unit; wherein the circuit can be configured to transmit
a first set of alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit of the circuit, and the one
or more mobile computing devices associated with a user of the object, when a distance
between the object and the one or more mobile computing devices exceeds beyond a predefined
distance.
[0039] In an embodiment, the object can include a first button operatively coupled to
the circuit such that an actuation of the first button enables the circuit to transmit a set of beacon
signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit of the circuit, and the one or more mobile
computing devices of pre-registered users being assigned by the user of the object.
[0040] In an embodiment, the circuit can include a global positioning system (GPS)
module operatively coupled to the communication circuit, and wherein the GPS module can be
configured to track real-time location of the object, and correspondingly store the real-time
location in the one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
[0041] In an embodiment, the circuit can be configured to transmit the real-time
location of the object to the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered users,
upon actuation of the first button.
[0042] In an embodiment, the object can include a second set of buttons operatively
coupled to the circuit, and wherein the actuation of the second set of button can enable the
circuit to transmit a set of control signals to the one or more mobile computing devices, and
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correspondingly control one or more functions of the one or more mobile computing devices,
and wherein the one or more functions can include any or a combination of camera operations,
voice recording, call management, and power management.
[0043] In an embodiment, the circuit can be configured to transmit a second set of alert
signals to the alarm unit of the object, upon receiving a set of objects finding signals from the
one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
[0044] In an embodiment, the communication unit can include a microcontroller
ST17H25, and wherein the alarm unit includes a buzzer.
[0045] In an embodiment, the object can include a micro USB connector configured
with the charging IC HT4921 to facilitate operative coupling of the circuit with the electrical
power source, and one or more power consuming devices.
[0046] In an embodiment, the object can be selected from a group including wallet,
bag, luggage, cards, and mobile computing devices.
[0047] In an embodiment, the circuit can be configured to transmit a set of third alert
signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit, the one or more mobile computing devices
of the user, and the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered user, when the
circuit is removed from the object.
[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates system architecture of the proposed object having anti-theft,
beacon module, and power storage and charging function, in accordance with an embodiment
of the present invention.
[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed object 100 can include a circuit 102
fixedly configured with the object 100 such that the circuit 102 cannot be easily removed from
the object 100, and the circuit 102 can be only removed/tampered from the object 100 by
tearing or cutting the object 100, which makes the object 100 unusable after tampering. The
circuit 102 can include a charging unit 104 adapted to be operatively coupled to an electrical
power source, and one or more power consuming devices (also referred to as power consuming
devices, herein). In an embodiment, the charging unit 104 can include a charging IC HT4921
configured with a battery 114, to facilitate storage of electrical power received from the
electrical power source, and enable charging of the power consuming devices. The circuit 102
can include a communication unit 106 operatively coupled to the charging unit 104, and which
can be configured to communicatively couple the circuit 102 with one or more mobile
computing devices (also referred to as mobile computing devices, herein). The circuit can
further include an alarm unit 108 operatively coupled to the charging unit 104 and the
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communication unit 106. The communication unit 106 can enable communicative coupling of
the mobile computing devices with the alarm unit 108.
[0050] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a global positioning system (GPS)
module 110 operatively coupled to the communication circuit 106, where the GPS module 110
can be configured to track real-time location of the object 100 in which the circuit 102 is
configured.
[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the object 100 can be selected from a group
comprising wallet, bag, luggage, cards, and mobile computing devices, but not limited to the
likes.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile computing devices can be selected
from a group comprising mobile phone, tablet, laptop, smart watch, fitness band, but not limited
to the likes.
[0053] In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 can include a microcontroller
ST17H25, and the alarm unit 108 can include a buzzer 118. In another embodiment, the object
100 can include a micro USB connector 112 configured with the charging IC HT4921 to
facilitate operative coupling of the circuit 102 with the electrical power source, and power
consuming devices.
[0054] In an embodiment, the object can include a battery 114 operatively coupled to
the circuit 102, and configured to store the electrical power received from the electrical power
sources through the micro USB connector 112.
[0055] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured to transmit a first set of
alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit 108 of the circuit 102, and the mobile
computing devices associated with a user of the object, when a distance between the object 102
and the mobile computing devices exceeds beyond a predefined distance. This alerts the user
when the object 100 or the mobile computing devices are either stolen or mistakenly left
somewhere.
[0056] In an embodiment, the object 100 can include one or more buttons 116
operatively coupled to the circuit 102, and configured to enable actuation of the circuit 102 to
perform one or more operations.
[0057] In an embodiment, the one or more buttons 116 of the object 100 can include a
first button (also referred to as an SOS button, herein) coupled to the circuit 102 such that
actuation of the first button can enable the circuit 102 to transmit a set of beacon signals to any
or a combination of the alarm unit 108 of the circuit, and the mobile computing devices of pre-
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registered users being assigned by the user of the object. The user of the object 100 can preassign one or more other users and their corresponding mobile computing devices. In an
implementation, the actuation of the SOS button for a predefine number of times by the user
can send the set of beacons signals. The set of beacon signals can include alert sound and realtime location of the user and the object 100.
[0058] In an embodiment, the GPS module 110 can be configured to track real-time
location of the object 100, and correspondingly store the real-time location in the mobile
computing devices of the user. In another embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured to
transmit the real-time location of the object 100 to the mobile computing devices of the preregistered users, upon actuation of the first button.
[0059] In an embodiment, the one or more buttons 116 of the object 100 can include a
second set of buttons operatively coupled to the circuit 102, such that the actuation of the
second set of button enables the circuit 102 to transmit a set of control signals to the mobile
computing devices, and correspondingly control one or more functions of the mobile
computing devices. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more functions comprises any or
a combination of camera operations, voice recording, call management, and power
management (switching ON/OFF of mobile computing devices), but not limited to the likes.
[0060] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured to transmit a second set of
alert signals to the alarm unit 108 of the object 100, upon receiving a set of object finding
signals from the mobile computing devices of the user. This can enable the user to find the lost
or stolen object 100 using their mobile computing devices. Further, the user of the object 100
can monitor or find the location of the lost or stolen object 100 using the mobile computing
devices.
[0061] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured to transmit a set of third
alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit 108 of the object, the mobile computing
devices of the user, and the mobile computing devices of the pre-registered user, when the
circuit 102 is tried to be tampered or removed from the object 100.
[0062] In an implementation, the circuit 100 can be securely sewed or fixed in the
object 100 to prevent tampering and removal of the circuit 102 from the object 100.
[0063] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary network diagram of the proposed objects being
communicatively coupled to mobile computing devices, in accordance with an embodiment of
the present invention.
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[0064] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the proposed objects 100-1, 102-2 (collectively referred
to as objects 102, herein) can be communicatively coupled to each other and the one or more
mobile computing devices 204-1, 204-2 (collectively referred to as mobile computing devices
204, herein) associated with the user of the objects 100, though a network 202. In an
embodiment, the communication unit 106 of the objects 100 can enable the communicative
coupling of the objects 100, and the mobile computing devices 204.
[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the communication unit 106 of the object can
include a blue tooth module microcontroller (MCU) ST17H26 (112), being operatively coupled
to the charging IC HT4921 of the circuit 102 of the objects 100.
[0066] In another exemplary embodiment, the communication unit 106 of the object
100 can include a WiFi Module, a Bluetooth module, but not limited to the likes, being
operatively coupled to the charging IC HT4921 of the circuit 102 of the objects 100, to
communicatively coupled to each other 100-1 and 100-2, and the mobile computing devices
204-1 and 204-2 associated with the user of the objects 100, though the network 202.
[0067] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured to transmit the first set of
alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit 108 of the objects, and the mobile
computing devices 204 associated with the user of the object 102 through the network 202,
when a distance between the object 102 and the mobile computing devices 204 exceeds beyond
a predefined distance. This alerts the user when the object 100 or the mobile computing devices
204 are either stolen or mistakenly left somewhere by the user.
[0068] In an embodiment, the transmission of the set of beacon signals to any or a
combination of the alarm unit 108 of the circuit, and the mobile computing devices 204 of preregistered users being assigned by the user of the object 100, upon actuation of the second
button, can be through the network 202.
[0069] In an embodiment, the transmission of the set of control signals to the mobile
computing devices 204, to control one or more functions of the mobile computing devices 204,
can be through the network 202.
[0070] In an embodiment, the transmission of the second set of alert signals to the alarm
unit 108 of the object 100, upon receiving a set of object finding signals from the mobile
computing devices 204 of the user, can be through the network 202.
[0071] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 of the object 100 can be configured to
transmit a set of third alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit 108 of the object,
the mobile computing devices 204 of the user, and the mobile computing devices of the pre-
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registered user, when the circuit 102 is tried to be tampered or removed from the object 100,
through the network 202.
[0072] FIG. 3 illustrates an architecture of the proposed circuit of the proposed objects,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0073] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the proposed circuit 102 for enabling anti-theft, antilost and charging is disclosed. The circuit 102 can include a charging unit 104 which can be
adapted to be operatively coupled to an electrical power source. The charging unit 104 can
include a charging IC HT4921 (110) which can be configured to receive a first set of electrical
signals from the electrical power source and generate a second set of electrical signals having
predefined parameters. In an exemplary embodiment, the predefined parameters can include
amplitude, frequency and phase of current, and voltage.
[0074] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a communication unit 106
operatively coupled to the charging unit 104, and which can be configured to communicatively
couple the circuit 102 with one or more mobile computing devices 204 (also referred to as
mobile computing devices, herein). In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile computing
devices can be any or a combination of mobile phone, laptop, tablets, smart watch, fitness band,
but not limited to the likes.
[0075] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include an alarm unit 108 operatively
coupled to the charging unit 104 and the communication unit 106. The communication unit
106 can enable communicative coupling of the mobile computing devices 202 with the alarm
unit 108.
[0076] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can be configured on a printed circuit board
(PCB) 120. In an implementation, the circuit 102 can be fabricated in a compact design of
41mm X 26mm dimension.
[0077] In an embodiment, the charging unit 104 can be adapted to be operatively
coupled to one or more power consuming devices (also referred to as power consuming
devices, herein). In an exemplary embodiment, the power consuming devices can be any or a
combination of power bank, battery, mobile computing devices, but not limited to the likes.
[0078] In an embodiment, the charging unit 104 can be configured to provide at least a
part of the second set of electrical signals to any or a combination of the communication unit,
the alarm unit, the power consuming devices, and the mobile computing devices.
[0079] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a micro USB connector 112
configured with the charging IC HT4921 (110) to facilitate operative coupling of the circuit
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102 with the electrical power source. The circuit 102 can receive the electrical power (first set
of electrical signals) from the electrical power source through the micro USB connector 47589
(112). Afterwards, the first set of electrical signals can be transferred to the charging IC
HT4921 (110).
[0080] In an embodiment, the charging unit 104 can include a first resistor R3 having
a predefined resistance, an inductor L1 having predefined inductance, and first diode D1, being
operatively coupled to the charging IC HT4921 (110), to control the received first set of
electrical signals to generate the second set of electrical signals having the predefined
parameters.
[0081] In an implementation, the charging unit 104 can include the first resistor R3
0402 of 1.2 kilo Ohm, which can be placed on the PCB 120 for providing charging current with
5V DC power supply to the first inductor L1 having an inductance of 4.7 micro Henry, for
boosting the power supply (first set of signals). Further, the first diode D1 SS24 can act as act
as hi switching diode and its gives us our output 4.1V DC current. The charging unit 104 can
include a first set of capacitors (C1 and C2) 0603 of 100 micro Farad, for signal filtration in
the output voltage.
[0082] The BTP-5 pin of the charging IC HT4921 (110) can be used to charging battery
of the power consuming devices. The output for charging the power consuming devices can be
taken from OUT of the circuit 102.
[0083] In an embodiment, the charging unit can include an LED (LED-1) to show status
of the charging unit. The LED-1 can be operatively coupled to L2 pin of the charging IC
HT4921 (110).
[0084] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a second capacitor (C5) 0603
having of 10 micro Farad, being operatively coupled to the charging IC HT4921 (110), and
which can be configured to facilitate voltage charging correction in the charging unit 104.
[0085] In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 and the alarm unit 108 can be
operatively coupled to the charging unit 104, by a second diode D3 and a second resistor R8
having a predefined resistance, to facilitate controlled flow of electrical power from the
charging unit to the communication unit. In an exemplary embodiment, the second diode D3
can be a Schottky diode SOT32 BAV99, which can be a low forward voltage dropper 0.2 to
0.3 volts. The second resistor (R8) can be OE 0402.
[0086] In an embodiment, the communication unit 106 can include a blue tooth module
microcontroller (MCU) ST17H26 (114), being operatively coupled to the charging IC HT4921
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(110). The MCU ST17H26 (114) can receive the electrical power from the charging unit 104
through the VDD2 pin of the MCU ST17H26 (114).
[0087] In an exemplary embodiment, the Bluetooth module can be a MCU ST17H25,
but not limited to the likes.
[0088] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a set of capacitors including a
first capacitor (C8) 0603 of 1 micro Farad, and a second capacitor (C6) 0402 of 100 micro
Farad, for filtering electrical power received from the charging unit 104. In an embodiment, a
switch (S1) can be used for multi-purpose triggering use.
[0089] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include an oscillator (X3) of 16/12 MHz
being configured with the MCU ST17H26, which can convert direct current from the electrical
power into an alternating signal to generate a low frequency signal. In an embodiment, the
circuit can include a signal antenna (X2) being configured with the MCU ST17H26 (114) for
Bluetooth signal reception. Further, pin-6 of the MCU ST17H26 (114) can be used for testing
purpose.
[0090] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a Header 2X3 connector (116) to
facilitate programming of the circuit 102. In another embodiment, the circuit 102 can include
another LED (LED-2) being configured with the MCU to display status of the communication
unit.
[0091] In an embodiment, the circuit 102 can include a transistor Q1 MMBT3904
configured between the alarm unit 108 and the communication unit 106. The MCU ST17H26
(114) of the communication unit 106 can be configured to transmit a set of control signals to
the transistor Q1 to facilitate controlled operation of the alarm unit 108.
[0092] In an embodiment, the alarm unit 108 can include a buzzer (118). The circuit
102 can include a third diode D2 1N5819S4 being configured with the buzzer 118 to protect
the buzzer form over voltage.
[0093] In an exemplary implementation, the MCU ST17H26 (112) of the
communication unit can have following specification:
General Specification:
a) an Embedded 32‐bit high performance MCU with clock up to 48MHz.
b) Program memory: 16KB on‐chip OTP.
c) 16/12MHz Crystal and 32KHz/32MHz embedded RC oscillator (X2)
d) A low‐frequency 32K timer LTIMER available in suspend mode or deep sleep mode.
e) BLE/2.4GHz RF transceiver embedded, working in worldwide 2.4GHz ISM band
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f) Bluetooth 4.0 Compliant, 1Mbps data rate mode.
g) Rx Sensitivity: ‐94dBm at 1Mbps mode.
h) Tx output power up to +6dBm.
i) Single‐pin antenna interface.
Electrical Specification:
a) Power supply of 1.9V~3.6V.
b) Embedded LDO.
c) Low power consumption:
d) Transmitter mode current: 15mA @ 0dBm power, 22mA @ max power
e) Receiver mode current: 12mA
f) Suspend mode current: 10uA
g) Deep sleep mode current: 0.7uA
h) Package-TSSOP16.
[0094] In an exemplary implementation, the Schottky diode (D3) can have following
specifications:
General Specifications:
a) Highly Stable Oxide Passivated Junction
b) Guardring for Over−Voltage Protection
c) Low Forward Voltage Drop
Electrical Specifications:
a) Peak Reverse Voltage (VRWM) = 40V
b) Average Rectified Forward Current (Io)= 2A
c) Peak Repetitive Forward Current (IFRM) = 3A
d) Non−Repetitive Peak Surge Current (IFSM)= 75A
e) Operating Junction Temperature = −55 to +150°C.
[0095] In an exemplary implementation, the micro USB connector (47589-0001-5-
0.65) (112) can have following specifications:
a) Rated Voltage (Max.) = 30V AC (rms)
b) Rated Current (Max.) = 1.8A
c) Operating Temperature Range = -30°C~ +85°C (Including Terminal Temperature)
d) Shipping and Storage Temperature Range = -40°C~ +85°C
e) Ambient Temperature (Ta) = 25°C ±2°C
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[0096] In an exemplary implementation, the Diode (1N5819HW) (D2) can have
following specifications:
a) High Surge Capability
b) Low Power Loss, High Efficiency
c) High Current Capability and Low Forward Voltage Drop
d) Guard Ring Die Construction for Transient Protection
e) Peak Reverse Voltage (Vrrm)= 40V
f) Average Rectified Output Current (Io) = 1A
g) Repetitive Peak Forward Current (IFRM) = 1.5A
h) Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current 8.3ms =25A
i) Package =SOD123
[0097] In an exemplary implementation, the Transistor (MMBT3904) (Q1) can have
following specifications:
a) Collector-Base Voltage (VCBO) = 60V
b) Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) = 40V
c) Emitter-Base Voltage (VEBO) = 6V
d) Collector Current (Ic) = 200mA
e) Power Dissipation (Pd) = 310mW
f) Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient (RθJA) = 403 °C/W
g) Operating and Storage Temperature Range (TJ, TSTG) = -55 to+150 °C
h) Package = SOT23
[0098] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed circuit being configured
on a printed circuit board, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0099] As illustrated, in FIG. 4, an exemplary view of the proposed circuit being
configured on a printed circuit board is illustrated. The circuit 102 can be configured on the
printed circuit board (PCB) 120. In an implementation, the circuit 102 can be fabricated in a
compact design of 41mm X 26mm dimension. This enables easier configuration of the circuit
102 in various day to day non-computing objects/items 100 (such as wallet, bags, key, and the
likes) as well as mobile computing devices 204 (such as mobile phone, laptop, and the likes),
to prevent these items and devices from theft and loss, and also converts these items into a
charging and beacon module to charge other devices, and send the alert signals, and beacon
signals, respectively
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[00100] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention can be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is
not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable
a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGS OF THE INVENTION
[00101] The proposed invention provides an object/item having compact and power
efficient circuit for enabling anti-theft and charging.
[00102] The proposed invention provides a compact and power efficient circuit for
enabling anti-theft, anti-loss, and charging capability, which can be easily configured with the
object/item to protect them from theft and loss, and turn the object/item into a power storing
and charging device.
[00103] The proposed invention turns day to day object/items into a charging device to
facilitate charging of various equipments.
[00104] The proposed invention turns day to day object/items into a control device to
facilitate controlling of various mobile devices.
[00105] The proposed invention turns day to day object/items into a beacon module to
send alert and SOS signals when required.

We Claim:

1. An object with anti-theft, power storing and charging functions, the object comprising:
a circuit fixedly configured with the object, wherein the circuit comprises:
a charging unit adapted to be operatively coupled to an electrical power source, and one
or more power consuming devices, wherein the charging unit comprises a charging IC HT4921
configured with a battery, to facilitate storage of electrical power received from the electrical
power source, and enable charging of the one or more power consuming devices;
a communication unit operatively coupled to the charging unit, and configured to
communicatively couple the circuit with one or more mobile computing devices; and
an alarm unit operatively coupled to the charging unit and the communication unit,
wherein the communication unit enables communicative coupling of the one or more mobile
computing devices with the alarm unit;
wherein the circuit is configured to transmit a first set of alert signals to any or a
combination of the alarm unit of the circuit, and the one or more mobile computing devices
associated with a user of the object, when a distance between the object and the one or more
mobile computing devices exceeds beyond a predefined distance.
2. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object comprises a first button operatively
coupled to the circuit such that an actuation of the first button enables the circuit to transmit a
set of beacon signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit of the circuit, and the one or
more mobile computing devices of pre-registered users being assigned by the user of the object,
and wherein the set of beacon signals comprises alert sound and a real-time location of the user.
3. The object as claimed in claim 2, wherein the circuit comprises a global positioning system
(GPS) module operatively coupled to the communication circuit, and wherein the GPS module
is configured to track the real-time location of the object, and correspondingly store the realtime location in the one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
4. The object as claimed in claim 3, wherein the circuit is configured to transmit the real-time
location of the object to the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered users,
upon actuation of the first button.
5. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object comprises a second set of buttons
operatively coupled to the circuit, and wherein the actuation of the second set of button enables
the circuit to transmit a set of control signals to the one or more mobile computing devices, and
correspondingly control one or more functions of the one or more mobile computing devices,
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and wherein the one or more functions comprises any or a combination of camera operations,
voice recording, call management, and power management
6. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to transmit a second set of
alert signals to the alarm unit of the object, upon receiving a set of objects finding signals from
the one or more mobile computing devices of the user.
7. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communication unit comprises a microcontroller
ST17H25, and wherein the alarm unit comprises a buzzer.
8. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object comprises a micro USB connector
configured with the charging IC HT4921 to facilitate operative coupling of the circuit with the
electrical power source, and one or more power consuming devices.
9. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the object is selected from a group comprising wallet,
bag, luggage, cards, and mobile computing devices.
10. The object as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to transmit a set of third
alert signals to any or a combination of the alarm unit, the one or more mobile computing
devices of the user, and the one or more mobile computing devices of the pre-registered user,
when the circuit is removed from the object.