RADIO FREQUENCY LOCATOR SYSTEM
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1. A radio frequency locator system comprising:
- a plurality of locator elements configured to communicate using a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication system;
at least one communication device configured to receive locator information from at least one of the plurality of locator elements; and
a user interface configured to display location information based on the received locator information and including a plurality of user input fields configured to receive a user input to define a search criteria.
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Abstract
A radio frequency locator system is provided that includes a plurality of locator elements configured to communicate using a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication system and at least one communication device configured to receive locator information from at least one of the plurality of locator elements. The radio frequency locator system further includes a user interface configured to display location information based on the received locator information and includes a plurality of user input fields configured to receive a user input to define a search criteria.
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1. A radio frequency locator system comprising:
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a plurality of locator elements configured to communicate using a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication system; at least one communication device configured to receive locator information from at least one of the plurality of locator elements; and a user interface configured to display location information based on the received locator information and including a plurality of user input fields configured to receive a user input to define a search criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A user interface for determining location information, the user interface comprising:
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a plurality of user input fields for receiving user inputs defining at least one of a communication device for which location information is to be displayed and search criteria; and at least one display for displaying a location of the communication device determined by an RFID transmission from at least one locator element. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of determining a location of a communication device, the method comprising:
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receiving locator information from a plurality of locator elements configured to provide RFID communication; determining a location of a communication device based on the locator information; displaying the location of the communication device on a display based on the determined location; and determining movement of the communication device based on the locator information and displaying a movement indication on the display.
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21. A radio frequency locator system comprising:
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a plurality of locator elements configured to communicate using a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication system; at least one communication device configured to receive locator information from at least one of the plurality of locator elements; and a control system configured to receive the locator information from the at least one communication device via a reverse radio channel including a plurality of intermediate local data hubs. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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