Radio frequency identification tag system and programming equipment
CA 2246476 A1 · Owner: Tokheim Holding B.V. · Inventors: Sangiacomo, Rich; Prewitt, Art; Przygocki, David
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They invention includes computer system to emulate a magstripe card reader connected to a fuel dispenser terminal based on radio frequency signals, the system having a first radio frequency transmitting antenna, a separate first radio frequency receiving antenna and a controller for electronically controlling the system which is connected to both the transmitting and receiving antenna. The controller is adapted to develop and emulate magstripe card reader signals based on signals received from the receiving antenna. A multiplexer is utilized for selectively communicating magstripe card reader signals from the controller to the fuel dispenser terminal system. A method is described of …
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- Filed September 3, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended September 3, 2018.
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