Clip for RFID transponder of a security network
First Claim
1. A clip for holding an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader, the clip comprising:
- a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement; and
at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing enabling enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller.
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Abstract
A clip for an RFID transponder used in a security network based on RFID techniques. The clip includes a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement. The clip also includes an electrical contact interconnecting with an electrical contact of the RFID transponder, a mechanical member pressing on a switch of the RFID transponder, or both when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip. Such interconnecting or pressing enables enrollment of the RFID transponder with a controller of the security network. A related method of enrolling the RFID transponder in the security network, using the clip, is also provided.
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24 Claims
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1. A clip for holding an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader, the clip comprising:
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a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement; and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing enabling enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. In combination, a clip and an RFID transponder, the combination comprising:
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an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader; and a clip having a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement, and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing enabling enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. In combination, a clip and an RFID transponder, the combination comprising:
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an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader; and a clip having a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement, and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing enabling enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller, wherein the RFID transponder interprets the received RF energy to determine whether a response is permitted, determines whether it has a response to send to the RFID reader, and only sends a wireless communication to the RFID reader (a) in response to received RF energy, (b) if a response is permitted, and (c) if the RFID transponder has any response to send. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A method of enrolling an RFID transponder in a security network having at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the method comprising:
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providing an un-enrolled RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader; providing a clip having a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder following a slip or snap-in placement of the RFID transponder in the clip, and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip; and slipping or snapping the RFID transponder into engagement with the clip so that the electrical contact of the RFID transponder interconnects with the electrical contact of the clip, the mechanical member of the clip presses on the switch of the RFID transponder, or both—
thereby actuating the RFID transponder and causing communication between the RFID transponder and the RFID reader, the controller, or both—
and the clip holds the RFID transponder;whereby the communication enrolls the RFID transponder with the controller. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A clip for holding an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader, the clip comprising:
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a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement; and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing initiating enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller.
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22. A clip for holding an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader, the clip comprising:
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a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement; and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing causing enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller.
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23. In combination, a clip and an RFID transponder, the combination comprising:
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an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader; and a clip having a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement, and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing initiating enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller.
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24. In combination, a clip and an RFID transponder, the combination comprising:
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an RFID transponder configured for use in a security network including at least a first RFID reader and at least a first controller controlling transmissions from the RFID reader, the RFID transponder having at least one of an electrical contact or a mechanical switch and being adapted for enrollment with the controller and receiving RF energy transmitted from the RFID reader; and a clip having a flexible, semi-rigid body engaging the RFID transponder via a slip or snap-in placement, and at least one of an electrical contact interconnecting with the electrical contact of the RFID transponder or a mechanical member pressing on the switch when the RFID transponder is placed into engagement with the clip, such interconnecting or pressing causing enrollment of the RFID transponder with the controller.
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