RFID systems comprising rechargeable power source and methods of using the same
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1. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, comprising:
- a housing configured for coupling to an object;
control circuitry coupled to the housing and operatively coupled to an electrical system of the object;
a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry;
a secondary power source physically coupled to the first power source for recharging the first power source; and
a memory for storing information including an identification number;
where the control circuitry;
directly controls access to the object via the operative coupling to the electrical system of the object;
receives a query originating from a portable telephone, andtransmits at least the identification number, in response to the query.
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Abstract
A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag according to one embodiment includes a housing configured for permanent or detachable coupling to an object, control circuitry coupled to the housing, and a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry. A secondary power source is also present for recharging the first power source. A memory stores information.
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1. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, comprising:
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a housing configured for coupling to an object; control circuitry coupled to the housing and operatively coupled to an electrical system of the object; a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry; a secondary power source physically coupled to the first power source for recharging the first power source; and a memory for storing information including an identification number; where the control circuitry; directly controls access to the object via the operative coupling to the electrical system of the object; receives a query originating from a portable telephone, and transmits at least the identification number, in response to the query. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method, comprising:
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receiving a query originating from a portable telephone at a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag operatively coupled to an electrical system of a vehicle; and transmitting, by control circuitry of the RFID tag, at least an identification number, in response to the query; wherein the RFID tag directly controls access to the vehicle via the operative coupling to the electrical system of the vehicle; wherein the RFID tag includes a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry; wherein the RFID tag includes a secondary power source physically coupled to the first power source for recharging the first power source; wherein the RFID tag includes a memory for storing information including the identification number.
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11. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, comprising:
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a housing configured for coupling to a vehicle; control circuitry coupled to the housing and operatively coupled to an electrical system of the vehicle; a first power source for providing power to the control circuitry; a secondary power source physically coupled to the first power source for recharging the first power source; and a memory for storing information including an identification number; where the control circuitry; directly controls access to the vehicle via the operative coupling to the electrical system of the vehicle; receives a query originating from a portable telephone, and transmits at least the identification number, in response to the query.
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