System and method to identify multiple RFID tags

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7009495
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10264078

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An RFID system comprises an RFID reader configured to issue an RF command requesting that RF tags identify themselves, and to issue timing information defining a plurality of timeslots; and a plurality of RF tags in selective communication with the reader, the RF tags having respective IDs, respective tags being configured to randomly select a timeslot in which to reply to the RF command, and to issue an RF reply in response to the RF command in the randomly selected timeslot, the RF reply including a frequency pattern to assist in identifying the tag but not the tag's entire ID, different tags having different frequency patterns.

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  • BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hughes, Michael A Pasco, WA 14 1455
Pratt, Richard M Richland, WA 25 1697

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