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Asset seal device and method

US7400247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateNov 4, 2005
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F3/0335
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method of sealing a container comprises a mechanical bolt (201′) with a circuit disposed thereon. The circuit includes RFID function. When a captivating device (203) is joined with one end of the bolt (201′) the RFID circuit changes state and operates to transmit symbolic data. When the bolt is severed or cut off the RFID circuit again changes state and operates to transmit other symbolic data.

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