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Method and apparatus for magnetically activated radio or infrared identification system

US7609165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2006
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/9517
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disarming system for an RFID tag or an IRID tag having a magnetically operated sensor or switch includes a permanent magnet, wherein the permanent magnet is configured to activate the magnetically operated switch or sensor in the RFID tag or IRID tag when the RFID tag or IRID tag is brought into proximity of the permanent magnet. The disarming station also includes a receiving station configured to disarm a security system when the magnetically operated switch or sensor in the RFID tag or IRID tag is activated.

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