Asset seal device and method
US7400247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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