Antenna embedded inventory shelf
US10140483B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/40
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes the ability to efficiently track inventory using RFID tags (e.g., RFID tags). For example, an inventory shelf located within a materials handling facility may include a series of antenna elements arranged in rows embedded into the shelf that are coupled with an RFID reader. The antenna elements are configured to establish electromagnetic fields oriented along shelf rows. The fields can be used to read RFID tags included or attached to inventory items placed on the shelf row.
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