Activating a data tag by load or orientation or user control

Details Activating a data tag by load or orientation or user control Activating a data tag by load or orientation or user control

2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S539260, C340S572700, C340S593000, C340S602000, C340S666000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07151455

ABSTRACT:
Mechanically and reversibly activating or deactivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) data tag. An RFID tag includes an RFID chip for storing an RFID code, an antenna for communicating a radio frequency (RF) signal, and a mechanical switch coupling the RFID chip to the antenna. Closing the mechanical switch enables the RFID chip and the antenna to communicate the RFID code via the RF signal.

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