Concealed RFID reader
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1. A housing containing a radio frequency identification (RFID) system having a radio frequency antenna and an RFID reader, said housing comprising:
- an exterior shell resembling a human form, said exterior shell comprising a human torso;
an interior frame extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said frame comprisingat least one bracket to secure said frame to said exterior shell, said at least one bracket comprising a first leg in telescoping relation with a second leg; and
at least one mount securing the RFID antenna to said frame, said at least one mount having a planar face adapted to secure the radio frequency antenna to said frame.
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Abstract
A housing for concealing a RFID system is provided including one or more radio frequency antennas, one or more RFID readers, and a central frame. The central frame is attached and concealed within body of a store mannequin providing an exterior shell that is aesthetically pleasing and that can be dressed in store merchandise, thus advertising the store goods and protecting the structure from damage.
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1. A housing containing a radio frequency identification (RFID) system having a radio frequency antenna and an RFID reader, said housing comprising:
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an exterior shell resembling a human form, said exterior shell comprising a human torso; an interior frame extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said frame comprising at least one bracket to secure said frame to said exterior shell, said at least one bracket comprising a first leg in telescoping relation with a second leg; and at least one mount securing the RFID antenna to said frame, said at least one mount having a planar face adapted to secure the radio frequency antenna to said frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A housing containing a radio frequency identification (RFID) system having a radio frequency antenna, said housing comprising:
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an exterior shell resembling a human form, said exterior shell comprising a human torso; a frame extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said frame having at least one bracket to secure said frame to said exterior shell and at least one mount securing the radio frequency antenna to said frame, said at least one mount having a planar face adapted to attach the radio frequency antenna to said frame. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A housing having an exterior shell resembling a human form and containing a radio frequency identification (RFID) system having a radio frequency antenna, said housing comprising:
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a frame extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said frame having at least one mount securing the radio frequency antenna to said frame, said at least one mount having a planar face adapted to attach the radio frequency antenna to said frame; and at least one bracket to secure said frame to the exterior shell, said at least one bracket comprising a first leg in telescoping relation with a second leg. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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