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Proxy device for enhanced privacy in an RFID system

  • US 20060033608A1
  • Filed: 07/29/2005
  • Published: 02/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a proxy device in an RFID system, the RFID system comprising a plurality of RFID devices and at least one reader which communicates with the proxy device and one or more of the RFID devices, the method comprising the steps of:

  • acquiring information characterizing at least a given one of the RFID devices;

    controlling the given RFID device so as to at least partially prevent the given RFID device from being read by the reader; and

    communicating with the reader in a manner which simulates the given RFID device.

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