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Universal RFID tags and methods

  • US 8,857,724 B2
  • Filed: 03/14/2013
  • Issued: 10/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising:

  • a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured;

    a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna, wherein the conductive element extends a length and includes a central region and includes at least one distal region defining a voltage end of the conductive element; and

    wherein the near field only RFID tag and a distal region of the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.

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