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Method and system for controlling read range of a portable RFID reader

US8174384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2008
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13095
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for controlling the read range of a portable RFID reader is provided. The system includes a trigger system including a mechanical actuator manually positionable by a user and a sensor for sensing the position of the actuator. The read range of the RFID reader is changed based on the sensing result.

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