Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-08
2010-06-15
Mullen, Thomas J (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S572700, C343S842000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07737853
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides protection to wireless portable transponders from unauthorized interrogation by employing a mechanical means for disabling reception by or from the antenna of the transponder. Transponders include RFID tags that are attached to items that a persons may purchase or carry. Such transponders generally have means for receiving and storing electronic and other information, commonly in binary form using memories as in electronic circuits, etc. The invention is designed to provide privacy of electronic information. The tags can be protected from receiving or providing unauthorized or unwanted information. The invention provides the mechanical means that permit the owner to decide when reception/interrogation of personal or other information is not desired by employing the provided mechanical disable control means.
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Karjoth Guenter
Moskowitz Paul Andrew
von Gutfeld Robert J.
Alexanian Vazken
Cantor & Colburn LLP
International Business Machines - Corporation
Mullen Thomas J
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