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Universal RFID tags and methods

US8857724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID device comprises a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna, wherein the conductive element extends a length and includes a central region and includes at least one distal region defining a voltage end of the conductive element. The near field only RFID tag and a distal region of the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.

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