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Systems, methods, and apparatus for RFID tag detection

US8384521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2008
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/087
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for tracking objects that include radio frequency identification (RFID) tags associated therewith. The system including a structure substantially defining an enclosure, a reflective interior of the enclosure configured for the reflection of radio signals, at least one conveyor belt that transports the objects through the structure, at least one RFID reader panel inside the structure, wherein the at least one RFID reader panel transmits a radio signal into the interior of the structure such that the radio signal will reflect off of the interior of the structure to increase a probability that the RFID tags associated with the objects that enter the structure are read, and an operator terminal that receives and stores information regarding read RFID tags from the at least one reader panel.

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