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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2008
Miklos Stern, Woodmere, NY (US);
Miklos Stern, Woodmere, NY (US);
Symbol Technologies, Inc., Holtsville, NY (US);
Abstract
A method of providing assistance for locating a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device is provided. The RFID device preferably comprises a power source having a power level and a feedback device. The method comprises determining the power level of the power source is below a first predetermined power level, and transmitting a first signal that indicates the power level of the power source is below the first predetermined power level. Thereafter, the method comprises receiving a second signal that instructs the RFID device to activate the feedback device, and operating the feedback device in response to receiving the second signal.