Bale identification system and method
US11871702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10425
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A baler implement a tag installer operable to attach an RFID identification tag to a bale. A reader is positioned to interrogate the identification tag for receiving data from the identification tag. The reader is operable to emit an interrogation signal for interrogating the identification tag in accordance with a pre-defined timing sequence. The reader emits the interrogation signal regardless of a position of the bale in the baling chamber or on the baler implement. As such, the interrogation signal is emitted based on the pre-defined timing sequence. The pre-defined timing sequence may include a repeated on/off interrogation sequence, or continuously scanning interrogation sequence.
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