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Generic apparatus to provide RFID reading functionality to computing device with no built in RFID reader

  • US 20130311314A1
  • Filed: 09/05/2012
  • Published: 11/21/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader apparatus for adding RFID functionality to a range of computing devices from multiple different manufacturers that lack RFID functionality, including mobile computing devices, comprising:

  • an electronics assembly comprising means for establishing communication between the said electronics assembly and the computing device;

    RFID front-end circuitry coupled to said electronics assembly;

    an antenna assembly coupled to said RFID front-end circuitry;

    a grip comprising a trigger coupled to said electronics assembly; and

    adjustable mounting means for mechanically connecting the computing device and said RFID reader apparatus.

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