Systems and apparatus for writing data to multiple RF tags contained on print media
US7646284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K17/0025
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Print media (28) having a plurality of radio frequency data storage devices (88) passes through a print media pathway (110) of a printer assembly (14). The devices (88) can be programmed using groups (142, 144) of antennas which are arranged about the print media pathway (110) such the simultaneous programming of multiple devices (88) can be achieved. A data programming device (94) consisting of multiple reader/programmers (94a, 94b, 94c) can be utilized in combination with one or more RF multiplexers (152, 154) to reduce the time necessary to program the devices (88) separately.
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