Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Testing system
Patent
1997-03-05
1998-10-13
Barlow, Jr., John E.
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Testing system
340572, 34082554, 342 42, 342 44, G01S 1375
Patent
active
058227148
ABSTRACT:
A data processing system and method are implemented for determining when a portion of RFID tags in a read volume cannot be fully accessed by a RFID tag reader. In the data processing system, multiple known RFID tags are placed around a perimeter of a three-dimensional read volume. A RFID tag reader interrogates each of the RFID tags to determine whether all the perimeter RFID tags can be accessed before the reader attempts to access the contents of the read volume. If the reader is unable to interrogate all of the perimeter RFID tags, then it is likely that a blockage of radio frequency signals within the read volume exists. Therefore, an RFID tag within the read volume cannot be accessed because the RF signals are unable to reach the RFID tag due to blockage. In this situation, a system operator would be alerted that an RFID reader is unable to accurately access a number of RFID tags within the read volume. The system operator would also be alerted as to a location of the blockage within the read volume. The system operator may then take appropriate action to rectify the RF signal blockage.
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Barlow Jr. John E.
Bui Bryan
Flynn John D.
International Business Machines - Corporation
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