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Means to deactivate a contactless device

US7548164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2006
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/0723
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for deactivating an identification device or RFID tag, such as an e-passport or an ID card that has been revoked, has expired, or is invalid. A programmable memory circuit is coupled to a controlling circuit that is coupled to a shorting circuit that may activate or deactivate the operation of the identification device.

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