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Method for recognizing identification media

US7598872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10128
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for recognizing identification media in the communication area of a write/read device functioning according to the principle of inductive coupling in the MHz range, wherein an antenna is used for transmitting and receiving HF signals, in addition to a circuit for transmitting HF signals with a standard transmitter power output and a logic circuit for evaluating communication between a write/read device and an identification medium. A short inquiry signal consisting of several fundamental components of the HF field and having a standard transmission power output is periodically transmitted via a transmission path and the antenna and a response signal is detected on the antenna. The response signal is compared to a reference signal and a communication signal is transmitted in order to recognize an identification medium in the event that the response signal is different from the reference signal. This enables energy-saving, reliable recognition of identification media occurring in the field of communications for subsequent communication with the write/read device, particularly with respect to battery-operated write/read devices.

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