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1. An electronics unit for a tag adapted to detect a signal and to be activated by remote means.
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Abstract
There is described an electronic tag system and protection means using the tag system. The tag system has a remotely activated electronic tag and a reader. The system includes means for providing information and data relating to the goods. In addition to the foregoing, which discourages theft there is also provided means for rendering the protected articles useless by staining them with a glue or dye or causing their destruction.
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- 1. An electronics unit for a tag adapted to detect a signal and to be activated by remote means.
- 7. A dye distribution system comprising a dye reservoir and a compliant vessel.
- 10. A dye distribution system comprising a trough or troughs configured to distribute dye delivered under pressure thereto.
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16. A method of electronic protection or ‘
- tagging’
comprising the steps of;
placing an electronics unit in physical relationship with an article;
activating or ‘
waking’
said electronics unit by means of a signal from a reader at a remote location; and
communicating data to or obtaining data from said electronics unit. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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