Devices, systems, and methods associated with RFID tag reader assemblies for use in barcode readers
US10790572B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/40
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, the present invention is a barcode and RFID tag reader that includes a head portion housing an imaging assembly, the imaging assembly configured to capture images of an environment appearing with a FOV extending through a window; a base portion housing an RFID tag reader assembly; and an intermediate portion extending between the head portion and the base portion. Preferably, the RFID tag reader assembly includes a chassis having a face directed towards the FOV and an antenna assembly at least partially contoured around the face of the chassis where the antenna assembly includes: a monopole flexible antenna having a first monopole antenna element having a first half and a second half, the first half and the second half being substantially symmetrical about a line of symmetry; and a dipole flexible antenna extending at least partially over at least a portion of the first monopole antenna element.
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