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Reading device for identifying a tag or an object adapted to be identified, related methods and systems

US8281997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/2033
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reading device for identifying a tag or an object adapted to be identified is disclosed. The reading device includes a first reading element for reading a first set of identification features located in the tag or the object adapted to be identified, wherein the first reading element is a magneto-optical reading element; and a second reading element for reading a second set of identification features located in the tag or the object adapted to be identified; wherein the reading device is configured such that a first signal generated from reading the first set of identification features and a second signal generated from reading the second set of identification features are independently used to derive a first signature and a second signature for identifying the tag or object.

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