High level RFID solution for rental tools and equipment
US9547831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for monitoring use of a tool. The system may include an RFID tag coupled to the tool. A collar may be removably coupled to the tool and configured to be de-coupled from the tool prior to the tool being used. An RFID reader may be coupled to the collar and configured to transmit a first alert signal when the RFID reader is out of transmission range from the RFID tag.
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