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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2001
Richard A. Hill, Everett, WA (US);
Richard Penn, Sammamish, WA (US);
Ewald Schoemig, Seattle, WA (US);
Egil K. Summers, Stanwood, WA (US);
William H. Lace, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Louis D. Pheil, Redmond, WA (US);
Richard A. Hill, Everett, WA (US);
Richard Penn, Sammamish, WA (US);
Ewald Schoemig, Seattle, WA (US);
Egil K. Summers, Stanwood, WA (US);
William H. Lace, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Louis D. Pheil, Redmond, WA (US);
Intermec IP CORP, Everett, WA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a device and method for obtaining and utilizing data. A handheld device which is capable of optically scanning or receiving RFID signals from an object, storing the data in an internal memory, and then re-transmitting the data is disclosed. The re-transmitted data may trigger access to an internet web site or other database which provides a user with detailed information relating to the scanned object. The device is also usable as a re-configurable electronic key or may be built into electronic devices to allow reconfiguration by scanning a symbol.