Electronic device cover with embedded radio frequency (RF) reader and method of using same
US7079832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same is provided. The cover has a reader for interrogating transponder tags. The cover provides information from the tag in response to the interrogation signal to the electronic device. Method for taking action based on the information provided by the tag is also disclosed.
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