RFID communication systems and methods, and RFID readers and...

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Brown, Vernal U (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Selective

Interrogation response

C340S572400, C340S005920, C340S005740

Reexamination Certificate

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07924141

ABSTRACT:
A method of coordinating a plurality of RFID readers includes controlling the RFID readers such that only one of the readers performs an inventory of RFID tags at a time. A system for coordinating a plurality of RFID readers is also provided.

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