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Method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and accuracy of RFID systems

US7456726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2005
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04K2203/32
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for transmitting a narrow signal beam are disclosed that allow the precise location of RFID tags to be determined and reduce tag collisions. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency of RFID systems.

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