Generic apparatus to provide RFID reading functionality to computing device with no built in RFID reader
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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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Abstract
A generic RFID reader is provided that can function across a large range of computing devices including mobile computing devices, without customization or with minimal customization.
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32)
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8. A standalone method of operating an RFID reader configured as an RFID sled, RFID extension or RFID peripheral, the standalone mode of operation comprising:
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coupling a computing device and the RFID reader; using the computing device, configuring the RFID reader for standalone operation; de-coupling the computing device and the RFID reader; using the RFID reader in standalone mode to read RFID information; re-coupling the computing device to the REID reader; and transferring the RFID information to the computing device.
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13. An RFID reader apparatus comprising dedicated UI controls for indicating reading status, error states, warning status and device status and for providing user inputs.
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15. An RFID reader apparatus comprising a trigger latch, configured for reading tags continuously without pressing the trigger button per read, or without keeping the trigger button pressed throughout the reading period.
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17. A system in which an RFID reader is used as a table-top RFID reader for point-of-sale applications, comprising:
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an RFID reader; a docking station for receiving the RFID reader and supplying power to the RFID reader; and a POS register; wherein the docking station is coupled with the POS register via at least one of a wired connection and a wireless connection.
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30. An RFID reader comprising controller firmware configured for reading location RFID tags and combining the read in location information along with data from the reading of one or more other RFID tags.
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