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Radio frequency identification tags adapted for localization and state indication

US8937530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2012
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07703
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, comprising at least one light emitting diode (LED) that is controlled by the RFID's logic and powered by the RFID's power harvesting circuit, wherein the RFID tag is capable of being interrogated by an RFID reader and reporting its unique identification number by RF backscatter and/or controlling the illumination state of the at least one LED.

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