WO2004015613A2 - Pulsed power method for increased read range for a radio frequency identification reader - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to radio frequency identification (RFID) reader power output, and more particularly a method of pulsed and continuous power output for an RFID reader.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- RFID systems are increasingly used for a variety of applications including inventory control and article monitoring.
- an RFID reader transmits an RFID interrogation signal.
- An RFID marker or tag receives the transmitted RF interrogation signal and responds with a reply signal that includes identification information and other data as known in the art.
- the RFID reader receives the RFID marker's reply signal and recovers the relevant information contained within the signal.
- the RFID marker must be within a predetermined maximum radius from the RFID reader for the RFID reader to be able to detect and retrieve data from the RFID marker's reply signal. If the RFID reader does not receive a reply signal, the RFID reader will continue to transmit the RFID interrogation signal, which will be radiated into the environment.
- Passive RFID tags are powered by the transmitted interrogation signal from the RFID reader.
- the tag When the interrogation signal is received, the tag will reply with its stored data.
- the time for round trip communication between the reader and marker is dependent on the amount of data being transferred and the data rate.
- a multi-tag algorithm is used to sort out the data from each tag, which increases the read time. Finding a single tag may take on the order of 10 msec, and up to 100 msec or more if there are a larger number of tags in the area.
- the slowing of read time is related to how the system handles the previously read tags.
- the tag is instructed to "remember" that it was read and stops replying to the interrogation field.
- the reader can then go onto the next tag.
- the tag When the interrogation field incident on a tag drops below a threshold value, the tag times-out, or "forgets” that it was read. The tag will be reset and begin to respond again when the interrogation field rises above the threshold value.
- Tags located at the fringe of the interrogation field level corresponding to the threshold value for powering a tag will be constantly resetting. If tags try to re-communicate at frequent intervals, the multi-tag algorithm will slow and may not be able to read all the tags within the reading range.
- the speed and range of reading is reduced according to the number of tags being powered by the interrogation signal and the power level of the field.
- active RFID tags can be utilized.
- An active RFID tag includes a battery to power the tag.
- active RFID tags are too expensive for many applications.
- RFID readers can transmit at higher power levels to keep multiple passive tags powered during reading, providing for increased read range.
- restrictions on RF emissions limit the power level at which RFID readers can operate.
- the present invention provides a method to power an RFID reader to increase multi- tag-reading capability, and increase passive reading range without maximizing the transmitted power level.
- the method encompasses transmitting a radio frequency identification interrogation signal to increase a radio frequency identification tag reading range by first transmitting a pulsed radio frequency identification interrogation signal. When a response signal from a radio frequency identification tag is received, the pulsed radio frequency identification interrogation signal and a continuous radio frequency identification interrogation signal are transmitted simultaneously. After no further response signals from radio frequency identification tags are received, the system again begins transmitting only the pulsed radio frequency identification interrogation signal.
- the method further includes, after receiving a response signal, reading data associated with the radio frequency identification tag, and, then turning the radio frequency identification tag off so that it no longer responds to the radio frequency identification interrogation signal.
- the method may also include, prior to transmitting only the pulsed radio frequency identification interrogation signal after not receiving a response signal from another radio frequency identification tag, turning all radio frequency identification tags on. Alternately, only a specific or preselected radio frequency identification tag is turned on.
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a flow chart of the inventive method.
- Figure 3 is an alternate embodiment of that shown in Fig. 2.
- Figure 4 is an alternate embodiment of that shown in Fig. 2,
- one solution to the problem is to simultaneously transmit a continuous interrogation signal and a pulsed interrogation signal.
- the continuous transmission will keep tags "alive” so they do not reset between pulses.
- the pulsed signal will increase read range, while the continuous signal will reduce read time.
- RFID reader 2 transmits a pulsed interrogation signal represented by rays 3, and a continuous interrogation signal represented by curve 4.
- Curve 4 illustrates the continuous power level threshold generated by RFID reader within radius 5, which is of sufficient level to maintain power-on to tags 6 that are relatively near reader 2.
- Distant tags 8 that are beyond radius 5 will be energized by the pulsed interrogation signals 3, but may time-out between pulses.
- each tag contains a small capacitor to hold power on for a period of time.
- RFID readers do not transmit the pulsed signals 3, and therefore read range is limited to those tags that fall within radius 5. If only pulsed interrogation signals 3 are transmitted, near tags 6 and farther tags 8 are all capable of timing-out between pulses causing a delay in tag reading. If continuous interrogation signal 4 is simultaneously transmitted with pulsed interrogation signals 3, tags 6 will remain on and communication can be completed in an orderly fashion, as fully explained below, before more distant tags 8 are read. The distant tags 8 will be read by the pulsed interrogation signal 3, but because of the potential for time- out and resetting, tags 8 will take longer to read that tags 6, which remain energized. A multi-tag algorithm can be used to quickly read tags 6, which remain energized by the continuous interrogation signal 4, thus the reading time of all tags, 6 and 8, within the range of pulsed interrogation signal 3 will be improved.
- the RFID reader transmits a coded interrogation signal to look for a tag.
- a tag receiving the interrogation signal responds with a tag ID.
- the reader uses the tag ID to address that particular tag, causing the tag to transmit its stored data.
- the stored data can be any variety of information, and is normally associated with the article to which the tag is attached.
- the reader can then tell the tag to turn-off for now so that it will not continue to respond to the interrogation signal.
- the reader will then select another tag ID and poll that tag for its data, and so on until all of the tags have been read.
- the reader may send a wake-up signal to turn all of the tags on, or alternately, one or more tags can be addressed individually to turn-on. If no wake up signal is sent to turn on the tags, they typically will automatically turn back on after a preselected time has expired.
- the continuous interrogation signal is turned-on only after the pulsed interrogation signal detects tags in the area.
- the continuous interrogation signal is turned-on when the RFID reader detects a tag ID.
- the RFID reader initially transmits a pulsed RFID interrogation signal at 10. If the RFID reader receives an RFID tag response at 12, the RFID reader begins to transmit both the pulsed RFID interrogation signal and a continuous RFID interrogation signal at 14. The tag data is read at 16 and the tag is turned-off at 18 so that it will not continue to respond to the interrogation signal. If another tag response is received at 20, the RFID reader continues to transmit the pulsed and continuous signals until all of the tag data is read from all of the tags at 16 and 18, respectively. When no further tag responses are received at 20, the RFID reader again begins to transmit only the pulsed interrogation signal at 10, and the method continues. The tags that have been turned-off will eventually time-out and automatically turn-on.
- the RFID reader can send a signal to turn on all tags at 22.
- the RFID reader can send a signal to a specific tag or a specific group of tags to turn-on only that tag or tags. For example, when an RFID reader, which also writes data, has changed tag data on a selected tag or tags, the new tag data can be verified without having to rereading all of the tags in a given area.
- the transmitted pulses do not need to be 30 msec long as described above, but can be selected according to the RFID semiconductor current drain, data rate, and other relevant parameters.
- the repetition rate could, for example be 5 msec every 33 msec, or another selected rate.
- the power levels transmitted can also vary and are limited only by government regulation.
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