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Reading RFID tag using antenna within enclosure

US8937532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2012
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07327
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of reading an RFID tag using an RFID reader includes providing an RF-blocking enclosure having a port. The RFID reader has an antenna located within the enclosure. The enclosure is positioned so that the port is adjacent to a conductive surface and the RFID tag is within the enclosure. The RFID reader is activated at a selected read power level to read the tag in the enclosure.

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