Systems and methods for handling defective RFID media according to available printer output options
US7261478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/44
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing device (10) such as a laser printer includes a radio frequency controller (38) which permits the detection and redirection of media having one or more defective radio frequency device tags, such as an RFID tag, to a specific one of two or more output options (50, 52). The radio frequency controller (38) may include radio frequency control logic (500) that communicates with the base printer (10) and the output options (50, 52) over a down port (506) and up port (508) to intercept commands from the printer (10) to the options (50, 52) and to also respond to such commands. A defective tag can be detected by attempting to program a tag using an RF reader/programmer (504).
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