Self powered electronic memory identification tag with dual communication ports
US6046676A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/0723
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tag for use in identifying and communicating with an electronic device such as a computer is disclosed. The tag is self powered from an RF interrogation signal when the electronic device is not operating. The tag is provided with DC power from the electronic device when it is communicating with the electronic device to which it is attached as a portion of memory of the electronic device.
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