Title:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ACCESS TO AN ARTICLE OR OPENING OF A PACKAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006065296
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system for detecting access to an article, including an RFID tag, a reader detecting the RFID tag via wireless communication, and a container including conductive material is described. The container encloses the article. The conductive material surrounds the RFID tag and substantially prevents wireless communication between the RFID tag and the reader unless the container is opened. Detection of the RFID tag may indicate that the container has been opened or the article has been accessed. A host computer may be notified of the detection and may receive from the RFID tag information associated with the article for inventory and accounting purposes.
Inventors:
NAPOLITANO THOMAS J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/031288
Publication Date:
October 05, 2006
Filing Date:
August 31, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GTECH CORP (US)
NAPOLITANO THOMAS J (US)
NAPOLITANO THOMAS J (US)
International Classes:
G07F11/46; G06K7/00; H01Q7/04
Foreign References:
| FR2853438A1 | 2004-10-08 | |||
| US20020130180A1 | 2002-09-19 | |||
| US5886634A | 1999-03-23 |
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