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Mobile locator system and method

US7274294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2005
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A locator system includes a handheld unit for providing an interrogation signal. The handheld unit can be a handheld computer or PDA including an RF module. The interrogation signal is received by an RF tag. The RF tag can include a power source and a memory. The memory can store an indication of the date of installation of the battery. The tag unit can provide the indication to the handheld unit in response to the interrogation signal.

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