Localized reading of RFID tags located on multiple sides of a port from a single side using RFID coupling circuit and portable RFID reader

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PATENT NO 9130318
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14080535

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One embodiment is directed to an adapter comprising a coupling circuit configured so that a portable RFID reader can be positioned near a first part of the coupling circuit associated with a first side of the adapter in order to perform a localized read of both an RFID tag attached to a first connector inserted into a first jack of the adapter and an RFID tag attached to a second connector inserted into a second jack of the adapter, wherein the coupling circuit is used to enhance a read range of the portable RFID reader when performing the localized read. These embodiments can be used in the outside plant of a telecommunications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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  • TYCO ELECTRONICS UK INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lambourn, Stephen Wiltshire, GB 18 362
Mather, David Cheshire, GB 14 95
Standish, Ian Miles North Wales, GB 29 508

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