Power consumption management for an RFID reader

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8830035
APP PUB NO 20070001816A1
SERIAL NO

11174358

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Power consumption management for a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader for a radio frequency (RF) transponder system. The RF system includes an RFID device and a host. The RFID reader includes an RFID controller, an excitation signal transmitter, a response signal receiver, an optional RFID device detector, a host interface input/output, and a user interface. The method includes establishing a first power consumption level for the RFID reader, establishing a second power consumption level that is different from the first, and changing between the first level and the second level. The difference between the first level and the second level is derived from at least one technique for power consumption management. A plurality of techniques are presented. Among the potential benefits to reduced power consumption are increased energy efficiency and reduced radiated emissions. The option of choosing between power consumption levels presents unique opportunities in system design, implementation, and operation.

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FARPOINTE DATA INC2177 LEGHORN STREET MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Bierach, Kirk B Saratoga, US 13 237
Geiszler, Theodore D Monte Sereno, US 13 820
Lindley, Scott Redwood City, US 3 131

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