Method and system for item tracking with tags
US8269629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention describe a method of tracking an item, comprising. The items is associated with a tag and capable of responding to a query from a tag reader and tag combination. The tag reader and tag combination capable of identifying the item associated with the tag using a tag reader. In operation, a tag reader makes a request to at least one tag reader and tag combination for the identity of an item associated with a tag. The tag reader and tag combination identifies the item associated with the tag and provides the identity of the item and tag to the tag reader.
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