Radio frequency transponder method for identifying geographical locations such as survey traverse points
First Claim
1. A radio frequency transponder method for identifying geographical locations such as survey traverse points comprising the steps of:
- positioning a transponder at a geographical location to be identified, the transponder having a memory, the memory being coded with data related to identifying the geographical location at which the transponder is positioned, the memory further being such that the data so coded is retrievable by remote scanning,remotely scanning the geographical location with a transponder activating radio frequency pulse transmitting device, thereby causing the transponder to emit a modulated signal, the signal carrying the geographical location identifying data coded in the memory of the transponder,receiving the modulated signal and the geographical location identifying data using a receiving device, andreading the geographical location identifying data using a reader, thereby identifying the geographical location.
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Abstract
An identification system including a device for locating land and construction survey traverse control points, other survey sites or any location marking the position of a place or thing comprised of a read only or read/write radio frequency transponder enclosed within a durable watertight container including a stake which may be driven into the earth, a read/write reader assembly and, a portable computer. The radio frequency transponder may be written to or read by a non-contacting radio frequency read/write reader assembly. The reader assembly connected to a portable computer through a data interface means such as RS232 or RS422/485. The stake or other container may be buried under any non-metallic material or otherwise not visible as long as it is within the operating range of the reader assembly. Each radio frequency transponder will have a unique identification code imprinted in its memory and, on the read/write transponders, may have additional information written into its memory. The reader assembly requires a 12 vdc power supply which may be self contained or an external battery pack. The transponder requires no power while in the standby non-excited state.
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5 Claims
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1. A radio frequency transponder method for identifying geographical locations such as survey traverse points comprising the steps of:
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positioning a transponder at a geographical location to be identified, the transponder having a memory, the memory being coded with data related to identifying the geographical location at which the transponder is positioned, the memory further being such that the data so coded is retrievable by remote scanning, remotely scanning the geographical location with a transponder activating radio frequency pulse transmitting device, thereby causing the transponder to emit a modulated signal, the signal carrying the geographical location identifying data coded in the memory of the transponder, receiving the modulated signal and the geographical location identifying data using a receiving device, and reading the geographical location identifying data using a reader, thereby identifying the geographical location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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