Short range communication system
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- carrying signals associated with an interrogator and transponder in conductive elements in at least two different articles of clothing or personal effects, andtransferring the signals between the at least two articles of clothing or personals effects radiatively.
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Abstract
Short range communication systems and techniques are described. In an implementation an interrogator held near a person interrogates multiple transponders and receives information separately from the transponders. The interrogator and/or the transponders may be held in an article of clothing or in a personal effect of the person. The transponders may transmit identifying information and/or information associated with the states of the articles of clothing or personal effects of the person. Such a system enables the clothes worn by a person to communicate with a plurality of items and obtain useful information. In addition, a network system may be configured so that any particular transponder may communicate with another transponder or group of transponders of other locales to activate functions, cause actions or otherwise share data and/or information.
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1. A method comprising:
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carrying signals associated with an interrogator and transponder in conductive elements in at least two different articles of clothing or personal effects, and transferring the signals between the at least two articles of clothing or personals effects radiatively. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A short-range communication system, comprising;
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an interrogator, a first network of coupling ports in a first material; a web of communication lines in the first material connecting the first network; a second network of coupling ports in a second material; a web of communication lines in the second material connected to the networks; and transponders for establishing communication with the first and second networks and with the interrogator. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A method of extending the range of a short-range communication system, comprising;
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installing a first network of coupling ports in a second material; and installing a second network of coupling ports in a second material; and installing a plurality of communications lines in the first and second materials such that communications are possible between coupling ports of the first and second networks. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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