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Optically addressed RFID elements

  • US 20080218355A1
  • Filed: 03/09/2007
  • Published: 09/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A component for use with an optical fiber capable of carrying an optical signal, the connector comprising:

  • a housing, the housing being connectable to an end of the optical fiber;

    an optical tap attached to the housing, the optical tap directing a portion of the optical signal out of the optical fiber;

    a transducer attached to the housing in communication with the optical tap, the transducer generating an electrical signal responsive to the portion of the optical signal; and

    an RFID element attached to the housing, the RFID element including an integrated circuit in electrical communication with the transducer, whereby when the optical fiber carries the optical signal the optical tap directs the portion of the optical signal out of the optical fiber and the transducer generates and transmits the electrical signal to the integrated circuit of the RFID element.

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