RFID reader devices and methods thereof
US7973645B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10356
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Radio frequency identification (RFID) reader devices are disclosed. An RFID reader device of one aspect may include a radio frequency (RF) output port operable to allow a plurality of RFID antenna modules to be coupled with the RFID reader device. An RF signal generator of the device may be coupled with the RF output port. The RF signal generator may be operable to generate an RF signal and provide the RF signal to the RF output port. A select signal generator of the device may be operable to generate a select signal. The select signal may be operable to be output to select one or more of the plurality of RFID antenna modules.
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