Systems and methods for synchronizing a plurality of RFID interrogators in a theatre of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9805235
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15483908

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RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, a plurality of RFID interrogators are required. Synchronization between interrogators in the same theatre of operation is critical to ensure that their broadcasts do not interfere with each other. In fixed RFID interrogator applications, RFID interrogators can be wired together allowing a channel to synchronize the transmissions of the RFID interrogators. Methods described herein can ensure that synchronization is maintained in the event of the failure of a synchronizing master. Furthermore, additional methods for synchronizing RFID interrogators in wireless applications are described allowing synchronization in the absence of wired connections between interrogators.

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SMARTRAC TECHNOLOGY FLETCHER INC267 CANE CREEK ROAD FLETCHER NC 28732

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Bann, Gary San Diego, US 12 442
Kruest, James Robert San Diego, US 21 396

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