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RFID-keyed mailbox, and RFID-based system and method for securing a mailbox

  • US 20050006452A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2003
  • Published: 01/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An RFID-keyed mailbox, comprising:

  • a mailbox; and

    an RFID reader attached to the mailbox for controlling a door of the mailbox, wherein the reader receives a signal containing an RF identifier that is automatically transmitted from an RFID tag, and uses the signal to control to door if the RF identifier in the signal matches an RF identifier assigned to the mailbox.

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