20240036190. LOCALIZING AN RFID TAG IN A MONITORED ZONE simplified abstract (OMRON Corporation)
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LOCALIZING AN RFID TAG IN A MONITORED ZONE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gianmarco Grange of Torino (IT)
Maurizio Cambursano of Torino (IT)
LOCALIZING AN RFID TAG IN A MONITORED ZONE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036190 titled 'LOCALIZING AN RFID TAG IN A MONITORED ZONE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for localizing an RFID tag in a monitored zone. The method involves emitting a reference signal from a reference RFID tag at a predefined reference position within the zone. The reference signal contains reference information. Multiple receivers receive the reference signal as multiple received reference signals. The position of the reference RFID tag is calculated based on the received reference signals. The calculated position is compared with a predetermined reference position to obtain a test result.
Additionally, an operation signal is emitted from the RFID tag, which includes operation information associated with the tag. The receivers receive the operation signal as multiple received operation signals. The received operation information is compared with predetermined validation information associated with the tag to obtain a validation result. Based on the test result and/or validation result, the position of the RFID tag is calculated or a position signal indicative of the tag's position is generated based on the received operation signals.
Bullet points explaining the patent/innovation:
- Method for localizing an RFID tag in a monitored zone
- Uses a reference RFID tag emitting a reference signal at a predefined position
- Multiple receivers receive the reference signal and calculate the position of the reference tag
- The calculated position is compared with a predetermined reference position to obtain a test result
- The RFID tag emits an operation signal with operation information
- Receivers receive the operation signal and compare the received information with predetermined validation information
- Based on the test result and/or validation result, the position of the RFID tag is calculated or a position signal is generated
Potential applications of this technology:
- Asset tracking and management in warehouses or manufacturing facilities
- Inventory management in retail stores
- Indoor positioning systems for navigation and tracking in large buildings or facilities
- Security and access control systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate localization of RFID tags in a monitored zone
- Validation of operation information associated with RFID tags
- Efficient tracking and management of assets or inventory
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in asset tracking and inventory management
- Enhanced security and access control systems
- Simplified and automated processes for locating RFID tags
- Cost savings through optimized resource allocation and reduced manual efforts.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for localizing an rfid tag in a monitored zone comprises: emitting a reference signal from a reference rfid tag at a predefined reference position within the monitored zone, the reference signal including reference information; at a plurality of receivers, receiving the reference signal as a plurality of received reference signals; calculating a position of the reference rfid tag as a function of the received reference signals; comparing the calculated position of the reference rfid tag with the predetermined reference position for obtaining a test result; emitting an operation signal from the rfid tag, the operation signal including operation information associated with the rfid tag; at the plurality of receivers, receiving the operation signal as a plurality of received operation signals, comparing the received operation information with predetermined validation information associated with the rfid tag for obtaining a validation result; as a function of the test result and/or validation result, calculating a position of the rfid tag based on/as a function of the received operation signals and/or generating a position signal indicative of the rfid tag position based on/as a function of the received operation signals.
