Multi-planar radio frequency identification device
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1. A radio frequency identification device which comprises:
- at least two panels oriented at an angle to each other, each panel including a planar antenna disposed thereon, said panels including means for attachment to a container.
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A radio frequency identification device includes at least two, and preferably three, panels oriented at an angle to each other, each panel including a planar antenna disposed thereon, said panels including means for attachment to a container. The radio frequency panels are preferably each oriented along a plane orthogonal to the other panels.
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1. A radio frequency identification device which comprises:
at least two panels oriented at an angle to each other, each panel including a planar antenna disposed thereon, said panels including means for attachment to a container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for inventory management including:
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a) a radio frequency identification device reader;
b) at least one radio frequency identification device which includes three panels, each oriented along a plane orthogonal to the other panels and each panel including a planar antenna disposed thereon to form a three dimensional configuration, said at least one radio frequency identification device being attached to a container. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for managing inventory comprising the steps of:
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a) providing at least one radio frequency identification device which includes three panels, each oriented along a plane orthogonal to the other panels and each panel including a planar antenna disposed thereon to form a three dimensional configuration, said radio frequency identification device including an integrated circuit;
b) affixing said radio frequency identification device to a container;
c) scanning said container with a radio frequency identification device reader; and
d) detecting and identifying said container. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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