RFID switch tag

摘要

Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state.

主权项

1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) apparatus, comprising:
a housing adaptable for installation on a windshield; a first booster antenna; a first RF module contained within the housing and configured to communicate with a reader included in a first RFID service; a switching mechanism contained within the housing and configured to change an operational state of the first RF module by changing a position of the first RF module relative to the first booster antenna; and an indicator contained within the housing and configured to indicate a status of the RFID apparatus.