SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERROGATOR MULTIPLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ENABLED DOCUMENTS
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1. A system for communicating with a plurality of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags affixed to a plurality of documents, comprising:
- a Radio Frequency (RF) radiating antenna for communicating via RF signals with the plurality of RFID tags;
a chamber comprising conductive walls, the chamber configured to maintain a high RF field strength; and
a slot within the chamber, the slot comprising no-conductive walls and an angled stop wall, the slot configured to hold the plurality of documents in a location such that the plurality of RFID tags are exposed to the high RF field strength and to create an offset between the RFID tags.
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Abstract
A multi-document read-write station provides the ability to read/write to a stack of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within a small area. Specifically, the station provides the ability to read from and write to a tall stack of RFID tagged sheets with the RFID tags stacked one on top of the other. The station and capability described herein is the result of and comprises several components including a closed chamber comprising a document slot, an antenna system, and a power management system.
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1. A system for communicating with a plurality of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags affixed to a plurality of documents, comprising:
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a Radio Frequency (RF) radiating antenna for communicating via RF signals with the plurality of RFID tags;
a chamber comprising conductive walls, the chamber configured to maintain a high RF field strength; and
a slot within the chamber, the slot comprising no-conductive walls and an angled stop wall, the slot configured to hold the plurality of documents in a location such that the plurality of RFID tags are exposed to the high RF field strength and to create an offset between the RFID tags. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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