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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTENTION RESOLUTION OF PASSIVE ENDPOINTS

  • US 20110263297A1
  • Filed: 05/27/2010
  • Published: 10/27/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • causing, at least in part, scanning of a data channel of a memory tag at a first active endpoint to detect a powered state of the memory tag;

    identifying a second active endpoint based, at least in part, on detection of the powered state;

    generating a request to the second active endpoint for the first active endpoint to enter an active mode with respect to the memory tag;

    causing, at least in part, transmission of the request to the second active endpoint;

    receiving a response to the request; and

    joining the first active endpoint to one or more powered periods of the memory tag based, at least in part, on the response.

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