RFID Device Including Multiple RFID Tags

• US 20070200679A1
• Filed: 05/07/2006
• Published: 08/30/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Mynette Technolgies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Mynette Technolgies, Inc.
• Inventors: Colby, Steven
• Application Number:
  US11/382,050
• Publication Number:
  US 20070200679A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/10.510
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/07345 by activating or deactivating at least a part of the circuit on the record carrier, e.g. ON/OFF switches
• CPC Class Codes: H01Q 1/2225 used in active tags, i.e. provided with its own power source or in passive tags, i.e. deriving power from RF signal

Abstract

Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. In some embodiments switches are configured to enter data into a switchable RFID device, for example to select a financial account.

Claims

1. A switchable RFID device comprising:

an antenna configured to receive a first wireless signal from a transmitter;

a power circuit configured to convert the first wireless signal into electronic power;

a circuit configured to receive the electronic power and to send a second wireless signal in response to the first wireless signal;

a first switch configured to control operation of the circuit under control of a user; and

a second switch configured to control operation of the circuit under control of the user.

2. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the circuit includes a single RFID tag.

3. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured for entering a personal identification number or password into the switchable RFID device.

4. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the circuit includes a plurality of RIFD tags.

5. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch is further configured for ensuring the security of a financial transaction.

6. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch is further configured for selecting a financial account.

7. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured to control different RFID tags.

8. The switchable RFIID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch is configured to change the RFID tag between a first active state and a second active state.

9. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch is a mechanical switch.

10. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the circuit is included in a financial card.

11. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the circuit is included in a remote control.

12. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein first switch is a membrane switch.

13. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein first switch is disposed along an edge of the switchable RFID device.

14. The switchable RFID device of claim 1, wherein the first switch is disposed at least partially within the antenna.

15. A method of operating an RFID device, the method comprising:

operating a first switch and a second switch in order to enter data into the RFID device, the first switch and the second switch being included within the RFID device;

receiving a wireless signal from an RFID reader;

generating electrical power from the wireless signal; and

using the electrical power to generate a response signal, the response signal being responsive to the data.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured for entering a personal identification number or password into the RFID device.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the first switch is configured for selecting a financial account.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the first switch is further included in a communication device.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the first switch is included in a remote control.

20. An RFID device comprising:

a plurality of RFID tags;

at least one mechanical switch configured to select between the plurality of RFID tags;

an antenna configured for sending an RF signal from the plurality of RFID tags; and

a circuit configured to generate power for sending the RF signal, the power generated from a wireless signal.