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LOCALIZED TRACKING OF ITEMS WITH ELECTRONIC LABELS

  • US 20120322380A1
  • Filed: 03/05/2012
  • Published: 12/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method comprising:

  • identifying, by a monitoring device, a transmission signal of an electronic label, wherein the monitoring device comprises an antenna and a processor;

    determining a distance for monitoring the transmission signal of the electronic label;

    calibrating a transmission strength for communication with the electronic label via the transmission signal, wherein the transmission strength is calibrated to approximately achieve the distance;

    configuring a communication link between the antenna and the electronic label at approximately the transmission strength;

    monitoring availability of the communication link;

    identifying a loss of connection with the communication link; and

    responsive to the loss of connection, causing, by the monitoring device, an alert to be issued.

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