Patent · US Expired

Smart tag holder and cover housing

US7328836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateFeb 3, 2004
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07372
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A smart-tag housing and method for securing a dedicated data card affixed to a SMIF-pod. A molded housing package for holding a data card for communication with a two-way receiver/transmitter mounted on a workstation, the smart-tag is a small battery operated microcomputer with an LCD for a two-way electro-magnetic communications. The smart-tag housing includes a battery compartment, a battery compartment cover. A retaining plate is affixed to a side of the pod using double-sided adhesive tape. The smart-tag is demountably secured to the retaining plate with a slidable self locking plate. The self locking plate is unlocked with a key that is provided only to authorized personnel.

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