ARRANGEMENT FOR, AND METHOD OF, CONFIGURING AN RFID READER TO SCAN RFID TAGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF A PARTICULAR REGULATORY REGION OF OPERATION

摘要

A radio frequency (RF) identification (RFID) reader is configured to scan RFID tags in compliance with regulations of a particular regulatory region of operation. An RF module in the reader listens for, and receives, over a wireless channel, a broadcast message that identifies the particular regulatory region in which the reader is situated. A controller in the reader determines the particular regulatory region in the received broadcast message, and automatically configures the reader to operate in accordance with the regulations of the particular regulatory region upon such determination.

主权项

1. An arrangement for configuring a radio frequency (RF) identification (RFID) reader to scan RFID tags in compliance with regulations of a particular regulatory region of operation, the arrangement comprising:
an RF module in the reader for listening for, and for receiving, over a wireless channel, a broadcast message that identifies the particular regulatory region in which the reader is situated; and a controller in the reader for determining the particular regulatory region in the received broadcast message, and for automatically configuring the reader to operate in accordance with the regulations of the particular regulatory region upon such determination.