NEAR FIELD COUPLING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20170217209A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15489335

    申请日:2017-04-17

    Applicant: ZIH CORP.

    Abstract: An example media processing device includes a coupler configured to transmit wireless signals to an encoding area, the coupler to transmit the wireless signals via a plurality of radiating elements; a controller to control which set of the radiating elements is to transmit the wireless signals; and a processor to adapt the coupler to a transponder configuration by: encoding a first transponder of the transponder configuration using the first set of the radiating elements to transmit the wireless signals; executing a first encoding evaluation on the encoded first transponder; encoding a second transponder of the transponder configuration using the second set of the radiating elements to transmit the wireless signals; executing a second encoding evaluation on the encoded second transponder; and selecting, based on the first and second encoding evaluations, the first set or the second set as a preferred radiating set for the transponder configuration.

    Multi-element RFID coupler
    13.
    发明授权
    Multi-element RFID coupler 有权
    多元件RFID耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US09391675B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13941300

    申请日:2013-07-12

    Applicant: ZIH Corp.

    Abstract: An RFID communication system comprising a near field coupler that is capable of selectively communicating with a targeted transponder positioned among a group of multiple adjacent transponders. The coupler is configured to receive communication signals from a transceiver and transmit the signals to a targeted transponder in a transponder operating region. The coupler includes a number of radiating elements spaced apart and a switching element. The switching element selectively couples one or more of the radiating elements to the transceiver. The coupled elements transmit the signals into the transponder operating region by emanating a near field effect. The pattern of the near field effect may be adjusted by changing the combination of the coupled radiating elements.

    Abstract translation: 一种包括近场耦合器的RFID通信系统,其能够选择性地与位于一组多个相邻的应答器之间的目标应答器进行通信。 耦合器被配置为从收发器接收通信信号,并将信号发送到应答器操作区域中的目标应答器。 耦合器包括间隔开的多个辐射元件和开关元件。 开关元件将一个或多个辐射元件选择性地耦合到收发器。 耦合元件通过发出近场效应将信号发送到应答器工作区域。 可以通过改变耦合的辐射元件的组合来调节近场效应的图案。

    RFID SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED ANTENNA-COUPLER
    14.
    发明申请
    RFID SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED ANTENNA-COUPLER 审中-公开
    RFID系统和相关天线耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US20150242667A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14642592

    申请日:2015-03-09

    Applicant: ZIH Corp.

    Abstract: A RFID system and an associated antenna-coupler are provided. The system may be for selectively communicating with a targeted transponder from among a group of multiple adjacent transponders is provided. The system may include a transponder conveyance, a transceiver, and an antenna-coupler. The transponder conveyance is adapted to transport at least one targeted transponder from a group of multiple adjacent transponders through a transponder operating region. The transceiver is configured to generate one or more electrical signals. The antenna-coupler has first and second microstrips in a cross-like arrangement relative to each other. Each of the first and second microstrips is configured to transmit one or more electro-magnetic fields concentrated in a near-field region of the antenna-coupler based on the one or more electrical signals for communicating with the targeted transponder.

    Abstract translation: 提供RFID系统和相关联的天线耦合器。 该系统可以用于选择性地与一组多个相邻的转发器中的目标应答器进行通信。 系统可以包括应答器传送,收发器和天线耦合器。 转发器传送器适于通过应答器操作区域从一组多个相邻的应答器传送至少一个目标应答器。 收发器被配置为产生一个或多个电信号。 天线耦合器具有相对于彼此呈十字形布置的第一和第二微带。 第一和第二微带中的每一个被配置为基于用于与目标应答器通信的一个或多个电信号来传输集中在天线耦合器的近场区域中的一个或多个电磁场。

    ENCODING MODULE, ASSOCIATED ENCODING ELEMENT, CONNECTOR, PRINTER-ENCODER AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
    15.
    发明申请
    ENCODING MODULE, ASSOCIATED ENCODING ELEMENT, CONNECTOR, PRINTER-ENCODER AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM 有权
    编码模块,相关编码元件,连接器,编码器和访问控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150136852A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:US14502815

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: ZIH Corp.

    Abstract: An encoding module and related systems and components are provided. The encoding module includes a plurality of encoding elements arranged in an array of columns and rows and one or more switching elements configured to selectively connect the encoding elements to a reader. The connection of the encoding elements may be based on the location of a targeted transponder disposed among multiple adjacent transponders to ensure the selective communication with the targeted transponder only. The module is configured for various types and locations transponders to be used within a system, such as a printer-encoder. Each encoding element may include a loaded conductive strip comprising a loop shape portion and a shield that corresponds to the loop shape portion. In another embodiment, an access control system having an encoding module with the plurality of couplers and an access card having a plurality of transponders corresponding to the couplers is provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了编码模块及相关的系统和组件。 编码模块包括布置成列和行阵列的多个编码元件以及被配置为选择性地将编码元件连接到读取器的一个或多个开关元件。 编码元件的连接可以基于设置在多个相邻应答器之间的目标应答器的位置,以确保仅与目标应答器的选择性通信。 该模块被配置用于系统内使用的各种类型和位置的应答器,例如打印机编码器。 每个编码元件可以包括加载的导电条,其包括环形部分和对应于环形部分的屏蔽。 在另一实施例中,提供一种具有多个耦合器的编码模块和具有对应于耦合器的多个转发器的访问卡的访问控制系统。

    SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ASSOCIATED RFID ANTENNAS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF TRANSPONDERS
    16.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ASSOCIATED RFID ANTENNAS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF TRANSPONDERS 审中-公开
    用于处理大量运输商的系统,方法和相关RFID天线

    公开(公告)号:US20130193209A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-01

    申请号:US13848670

    申请日:2013-03-21

    Applicant: ZIH Corp

    Abstract: An RFID system for selectively communicating with a targeted transponder from among a group of multiple adjacent transponders is provided. The RFID system may include a transponder conveyance system adapted to transport at least one targeted transponder from a group of multiple adjacent transponders through a transponder encoding area along a feeding direction and an antenna having a resonant inductor and a ferrite material, wherein the ferrite material at least partially covers the resonant inductor and defines an exposed portion of the resonant inductor. In one antenna-transponder alignment, the exposed portion extends substantially parallel to the feeding direction.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从一组多个相邻应答器中的目标应答器选择性地通信的RFID系统。 RFID系统可以包括转发器传送系统,其适于通过沿着馈送方向的转发器编码区域和具有谐振电感器和铁氧体材料的天线从多个相邻转发器组传送至少一个目标应答器,其中,铁氧体材料在 至少部分地覆盖谐振电感器并且限定谐振电感器的暴露部分。 在一个天线转发器对准中,暴露部分基本上平行于馈送方向延伸。

    Near field coupling devices and associated systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US09994043B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-12

    申请号:US15489335

    申请日:2017-04-17

    Applicant: ZIH CORP.

    Abstract: An example media processing device includes a coupler configured to transmit wireless signals to an encoding area, the coupler to transmit the wireless signals via a plurality of radiating elements; a controller to control which set of the radiating elements is to transmit the wireless signals; and a processor to adapt the coupler to a transponder configuration by: encoding a first transponder of the transponder configuration using the first set of the radiating elements to transmit the wireless signals; executing a first encoding evaluation on the encoded first transponder; encoding a second transponder of the transponder configuration using the second set of the radiating elements to transmit the wireless signals; executing a second encoding evaluation on the encoded second transponder; and selecting, based on the first and second encoding evaluations, the first set or the second set as a preferred radiating set for the transponder configuration.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN RFID TRANSPONDER
    19.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN RFID TRANSPONDER 审中-公开
    用于与RFID TRANSPONDER通信的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150161426A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14626828

    申请日:2015-02-19

    Applicant: ZIH Corp.

    Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.

    Abstract translation: 具有UHF RFID收发器的系统适于与位于预定的有限应答器操作区域中的单个电磁耦合应答器专用通信。 该系统包括近场耦合装置,其包括与不匹配的负载并联连接的多条线。 近场耦合装置可以例如形成在具有多个电互连迹线和接地平面的印刷电路板上。 该系统在预定的收发器功率水平下建立一个相互电磁耦合,该电耦合专用于位于定义的应答器操作区域中的单个应答器。 还包括在诸如打印机编码器的装置中与应答器进行选择性通信的方法。

    Apparatus and Method for Communicating with an RFID Transponder
    20.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and Method for Communicating with an RFID Transponder 有权
    用于与RFID应答器进行通信的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140132399A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-15

    申请号:US14069315

    申请日:2013-10-31

    Applicant: ZIH CORP.

    Abstract: A system having a UHF RFID transceiver is adapted to communicate exclusively with a single electro-magnetically coupled transponder located in a predetermined confined transponder operating region. The system includes a near field coupling device comprising a plurality of lines connected in parallel with an unmatched load. The near field coupling device may be formed, for example on a printed circuit board with a plurality of electrically interconnected traces and a ground plane. The system establishes, at predetermined transceiver power levels, a mutual electro-magnetic coupling which is selective exclusively for a single transponder located in a defined transponder operating region. Also included are methods for selective communication with the transponder in an apparatus such as a printer-encoder.

    Abstract translation: 具有UHF RFID收发器的系统适于与位于预定的有限应答器操作区域中的单个电磁耦合应答器专用通信。 该系统包括近场耦合装置,其包括与不匹配的负载并联连接的多条线。 近场耦合装置可以例如形成在具有多个电互连迹线和接地平面的印刷电路板上。 该系统在预定的收发器功率水平下建立一个相互电磁耦合,该电耦合专用于位于定义的应答器操作区域中的单个应答器。 还包括在诸如打印机编码器的装置中与应答器进行选择性通信的方法。

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