Apparatus and method for reading/writing to RFID tags
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1. An RFID system comprising:
- an RFID read unit, the read unit capable of performing read operations;
an RFID write unit, the write unit capable of performing write operations;
wherein the read unit performs read operations at a first power level and the write unit performs write operations at a second power level, the first power level being different than the second power level.
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Abstract
An RFID system and method for performing read and write operations at different power levels. The system may include a reader and an antenna, the antenna being operably attached to the reader and wherein the reader through the antenna performs read operations at a first power level and write operations at a second power level.
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1. An RFID system comprising:
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an RFID read unit, the read unit capable of performing read operations;
an RFID write unit, the write unit capable of performing write operations;
wherein the read unit performs read operations at a first power level and the write unit performs write operations at a second power level, the first power level being different than the second power level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An RFID system comprising:
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a means for reading from an RFID tag; and
a means for writing to an RFID tag;
wherein the means for reading performs read operations at a first power level and the means for writing performs write operations at a second power level, the first power level being different than the second power level.
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14. A method of reading and/or writing to an RFID tag comprising the steps of:
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providing a first RF transmission power level for performing a read operation;
providing a second RF transmission power level for performing a write operation, and performing the read operation at the first power level or the write operation at the second power level, wherein the first power level is different from the second power level. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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17. A method of controlling an RFID reader comprising the steps of:
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providing a controller configured to direct a read unit to perform a read operation at a first power level; and
providing a controller configured to direct a write unit to perform a write operation at a second power level, wherein the second power level is different than the second power level. - View Dependent Claims (16, 18, 19, 20)
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