COMPONENT COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION

摘要

A system of a machine includes a network of a plurality of identification devices distributed throughout the machine. Each of the identification devices are embedded in a component of the machine and operable to communicate through a plurality of electromagnetic signals. Each identification device includes a unique code characteristic of the component and the identification device is readable by one or more readers to interrogate the unique code characteristic. Shielding surrounds at least one of the identification devices to contain the electromagnetic signals proximate to the component and a communication path is integrally formed in the component of the machine to route a portion of the electromagnetic signals through the component. A remote processing unit is operable to communicate with the network of the identification devices through the electromagnetic signals.

主权项

1. A component assembly of a machine, comprising:
a component; an identification device embedded in the component, the identification device including a unique code characteristic of the component communicable through an electromagnetic signal, the identification device readable by one or more readers to interrogate the unique code characteristic; and a communication path disposed at the component to route a portion of the electromagnetic signal through the component.