Patent · US Expired

RFID tag with tunable antenna and associated reader

US7339481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2004
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention a RFID tag for use in environments that cause antenna detuning is disclosed. The RFID tag comprises an antenna configured to receive radio frequency signals and an adjustable impedance adder coupled to the antenna. The impedance adder is configured to provide a needed amount of impedance to the antenna to compensate for detuning.

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