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RFID tag disabling systems and methods of use

  • US 7,782,206 B2
  • Filed: 03/27/2008
  • Issued: 08/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for disabling an RFID transponder secured to the windshield of a vehicle so that the transponder can be selectively manually disabled and enabled, the transponder comprising an antenna and RFID circuitry coupled to the antenna, said disabling device comprising a conductive portion and a handle coupled to said conductive portion, said conductive portion being arranged to be manually coupled to said transponder in an operative position, whereupon said conductive portion is disposed immediately adjacent the antenna and capacitively coupled to the antenna to short out the antenna and thereby disable said RFID circuitry, said handle being arranged to be grasped to manually remove said conductive portion of said disabling device from said operative position, whereupon the RFID circuitry is automatically enabled.

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