Shielding wireless transponders
First Claim
1. A method for protecting at least one wireless transponder from an interrogation, said method comprising:
- providing a shielded carrying case for carrying said at least one transponder, said carrying case used for a plurality of items including said at least one wireless transponder; and
enabling insertion of said at least one transponder into said carrying case such that said shielded carrying case shields said. at least one transponder from a radio frequency signal.
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Abstract
Provides protection to wireless portable transponders from an unauthorized interrogation by employing a mechanical member. Transponders include: cards, fobs and RFID tags that a persons may carry. Such transponders generally have means for receiving and storing electronic and other information, commonly in binary form using memories as in electronic circuits, etc. The invention is designed to provide privacy of electronic information and yet permit the information to be queried at the users discretion. The cards and tags can be protected from receiving or providing unauthorized or unwanted information. The invention provides a standard carrying case with radio wave shielding means that permit the owner to decide when reception/interrogation of personal or other information is desirable by placing the cards, fobs and RFID tags within the shielded region.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for protecting at least one wireless transponder from an interrogation, said method comprising:
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providing a shielded carrying case for carrying said at least one transponder, said carrying case used for a plurality of items including said at least one wireless transponder; and
enabling insertion of said at least one transponder into said carrying case such that said shielded carrying case shields said. at least one transponder from a radio frequency signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 18)
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11. An apparatus comprising:
a carrying case for carrying a plurality of objects including at least one wireless transponder, said carrying case being at least partially lined by a shielding lining having a radio frequency shielding property, said shielding lining capable of shielding said at least one transponder from a radio frequency interrogation signal when said at least one transponder is inserted in said carrying case. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus comprising:
a carrying case for at least one wireless transponder and a plurality of common items, said carrying case having an interior portion of sufficient size to hold said at least one wireless transponder, said pocket having a radio frequency shielding property. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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