Optically addressed RFID elements
US7547150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/2575
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There are provided connectors, cables, cable assemblies, network components, and systems wherein optically addressed RFID functionality is incorporated. Also provided are optically addressed RFID elements in general. The RFID elements utilize an optical tap to direct a portion of the optical signal traveling through an optical fiber to a transducer. The transducer creates an electrical signal which may be used to write information to an integrated circuit of, transmit an RF signal to, and/or provide power to the RFID element.
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