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RFID reader with integrated display for use in a product tag system
Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics LLC
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Filing: 2001-02-07
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Granted: 2002-08-06
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Expires: 2021-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A product tag system comprises: an RFID tag adapted for attachment to a product; a data store in the tag for bar code information relating to the product; a tag detacher for removing the tag from the product at a point of sale; an RFID tag reader for retrieving the bar code information from the tag when the tag is placed in the tag detacher; and, an display for presenting the bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner, and/or in human readable form. A method for monitoring products comprise the steps of: attaching an RFID tag to a product; writing bar code information onto the tag; retrieving the bar code information from the tag at a point of sale; displaying the bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner, and/or in human readable form; and, detaching the tag from the product.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorge Alicot
- 👤 Terry L. Glatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 06:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10861; G06K1/00; G06K1/14; G06K1/18; G06K7/1095; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S235/00; Y10S235/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A product tag system, comprising: an RFID tag adapted for attachment to a product; at least one data store in said tag for bar code information relating to said product; a tag detacher for removing said tag from said product at a point of sale; an RFID tag reader for retrieving said bar code information from said tag when said tag is placed in said tag detacher; and, a display for presenting said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner, said display associated with said tag detacher and said RFID tag reader at said point of sale.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A product tag system, comprising: an RFID tag adapted for attachment to a product; at least one data store in said tag for bar code information relating to said product; a tag detacher for removing said tag from said product at a point of sale; an RFID tag reader for retrieving said bar code information from said tag when said tag is placed in said tag detacher; and, a display for presenting said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner, said display associated with said tag detacher and said RFID tag reader at said point of sale.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag further comprises a detectable EAS element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag detacher is inoperable for detaching said tag until said bar code information has been read.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag further comprises a further data store for further product information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 , further including a display for displaying human readable information related to said product.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag detacher is inoperable for detaching said tag until said tag detacher receives a confirmation signal that said bar code information has been successfully read by said bar code scanner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag detacher comprises means for receiving a confirmation signal that said bar code information has been successfully read by said bar code scanner, said tag being detached responsive to said confirmation signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag detacher and said RFID tag reader are integrated in a single housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said tag detacher and said display are integrated in a single housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 9 , wherein said single housing is adapted for mounting in a fixed position with respect to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said display and said RFID tag reader are integrated in a single housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein said single housing is adapted for mounting in a fixed position with respect to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein said single housing is adapted for mounting in a fixed position with respect to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein said tag detacher, said RFID tag reader and said display are integrated in a single housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said display is adapted for mounting in a fixed position with respect to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising an RFID writer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 16 , wherein said tag comprises a further data store for receiving from said RFID writer information regarding said sale of said product, whereby said product sale information is available for subsequent use.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
161 words
A product tag system, comprising: an RFID tag adapted for attachment to a product; at least one data store in said tag for bar code information relating to said product; a tag detacher for removing said tag from said product at a point of sale; an RFID tag reader for retrieving said bar code information from said tag when said tag is placed in said tag detacher; a display for presenting said bat code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner; a hand-held RFID reader adapted for attachment to a hand-held bar code scanner; a display on said hand-held RFID reader, said display being in an aligned position when said reader and said scanner are attached for presenting said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by said hand-held bar code scanner; and, a tag detacher remote from said reader for detaching said tag after said displayed bar code is scanned.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
161 words
A product tag system, comprising: an RFID tag adapted for attachment to a product; at least one data store in said tag for bar code information relating to said product; a tag detacher for removing said tag from said product at a point of sale; an RFID tag reader for retrieving said bar code information from said tag when said tag is placed in said tag detacher; a display for presenting said bat code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner; a hand-held RFID reader adapted for attachment to a hand-held bar code scanner; a display on said hand-held RFID reader, said display being in an aligned position when said reader and said scanner are attached for presenting said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by said hand-held bar code scanner; and, a tag detacher remote from said reader for detaching said tag after said displayed bar code is scanned.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 18 , wherein said tag detacher automatically detaches said tag responsive to a signal transmitted by said reader.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for monitoring products, comprising the steps of: attaching an RFID tag to a product; writing bar code information onto said tag; retrieving said bar code information from said tag at a point of sale; and, displaying, at said point of sale, said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner at said point of sale.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for monitoring products, comprising the steps of: attaching an RFID tag to a product; writing bar code information onto said tag; retrieving said bar code information from said tag at a point of sale; and, displaying, at said point of sale, said bar code information in a form which can be scanned by a conventional bar code scanner at said point of sale.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 20 , further comprising the step of activating a detectable EAS element in said tag prior to said retrieving step.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 21 , wherein said attaching, writing and activating steps can occur in any order.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 20 , further comprising the step of detaching said tag from said product.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 23 , comprising the step of performing said retrieving, displaying and detaching steps with components disposed in a single housing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 24 , comprising the step of disposing said housing in a fixed position relative to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 20 , wherein said attaching and writing steps can occur in any order.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 20 , further comprising the step of displaying said bar code information from a position fixed relative to said conventional bar code scanner.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 20 , further comprising displaying said bar code information in human readable form.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 20 , further comprising the step of writing to said tag, at said point of sale, information regarding said sale of said product, whereby said product sale information is available for subsequent use.
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