Apparatus for and method of using an intelligent network and RFID signal router
First Claim
1. An RFID enabled system comprising:
- at least one RFID antenna system; and
at least one combination device for selecting a communication route for transporting at least one RF signal to the at least one RFID antenna system and for transporting at least one digital signal to the at least one RFID antenna system.
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems for, and methods of transporting digital signals and radio-frequency (“RF”) signals are disclosed. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, an intelligent network (e.g., a combination router) and corresponding method are provided for transporting RF signals to, for example, an RFID antenna and transporting digital signals to, for example, a controller. In a preferred embodiment, the intelligent network is implemented with a manager unit for controlling a plurality of network devices to facilitate the efficient management of RFID-enabled devices. The network devices may include a combination router/switch, which has the capability of switching both digital data and RF data, RFID readers, RFID reader/writer pads, and other devices. In accordance with preferred embodiments, the intelligent network allows enhanced flexibility in controlling systems for interrogation of RFID antennae.
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29 Claims
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1. An RFID enabled system comprising:
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at least one RFID antenna system; and
at least one combination device for selecting a communication route for transporting at least one RF signal to the at least one RFID antenna system and for transporting at least one digital signal to the at least one RFID antenna system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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