Reconfigurable and replaceable RFID antenna network

Details Reconfigurable and replaceable RFID antenna network Reconfigurable and replaceable RFID antenna network

2008-01-15

2008-01-15

Nguyen, Tai (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S572100, C340S572400, C340S568100, C340S010100, C340S010200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11014190

ABSTRACT:
An RFID reader system for tracking and locating RFID tags is described, along with an antenna suitable for use in this system, and an antenna configuration apparatus for use in this system. The system offers an antenna configuration that is cost-effective and easily reconfigurable, in which antennas with integral tuning components can be moved or replaced with antennas of a similar or different format. An end user is therefore able to easily reconfigure his or her platform in the field, in order to account for different products or different product orientations. Specific orientations of the reader antennae will furthermore increase system functionality by permitting multiple tag locations on the product.

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