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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2008
Ian J. Forster, Chelmsford, Essex, GB;
Patrick F. King, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Michael G. Ginn, Chelmsford, Essex, GB;
Ian J. Forster, Chelmsford, Essex, GB;
Patrick F. King, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Michael G. Ginn, Chelmsford, Essex, GB;
Other;
Abstract
The invention relates to a wireless communication device that is coupled to an energy source, such as a battery, capacitor, or solar cell. The wireless communication device is coupled to an antenna of the energy source for wireless communication. The antenna receives communication signals from an interrogation reader or other communication device. The wireless communication device may be attached to a device or container for purposes such as communicating information regarding identification, manufacturing, tracking, and the like. The wireless communication device may also be coupled to the energy source for power.