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System and method to automate placement of RFID repeaters

  • US 7,561,050 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2006
  • Issued: 07/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for automatically determining the placement of RFID repeaters for reading passive RFID tags in a dense packaging, the process comprising:

  • moving an RFID repeater along a track through the dense packaging;

    measuring a RF signal from a RFID transceiver with the RFID repeater;

    identifying a dead spot in the dense packaging;

    determining a location to place the RFID repeater to ensure the RF signal reaches all passive RFID tags in the dead spot;

    moving the RFID repeater to the location; and

    reading all passive RFID tags located in the dead spot.

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