Encoding module, associated encoding element, connector, printer-encoder and access control system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8878652
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12618107

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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.

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A AS COLLATERAL AGENTCIB DMO WLO MAIL CODE NY1C413 4 CMC BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aiello, Christopher Franklin Park, US 7 32
Brown, Anthony Spring Grove, US 52 812
Fein, Michael Ann Arbor, US 18 503
Gawelczyk, Robert S Chicago, US 7 37
Kovanko, Steven R Downers Grove, US 5 32
Tian, Mao Halifax, CA 13 81
Torchalski, Karl Arlington Heights, US 45 578
Tsirline, Boris Y Glenview, US 37 691

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