Systems and methods for controlling serially connected transmitters in RFID tag tracking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8598988
APP PUB NO 20100245053A1
SERIAL NO

12732797

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Systems and methods are provided for monitoring a plurality of RFID tags. A receiver selection signal is sent along a receive path that includes a plurality of serially connected receivers. A receiver relays the receiver selection signal, listens for an RFID response signal, or operates in a standby mode based on the receiver selection signal. A transmitter selection signal is sent along a transmit path that includes a plurality of serially connected transmitters. A transmitter relays the transmitter selection signal, transmits an identification impulses, or operates in a standby mode based on the transmitter selection signal. The identification impulse is transmitted from the selected transmitter and an RFID response signal is received at the selected receiver.

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ABL IP HOLDING LLC1170 PEACHTREE ST N E SUITE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30309

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hardman, Gordon E Boulder, US 28 1892
Overhultz, Gary L River Forest, US 25 1606
Pyne, John W Erie, US 28 1981

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