摘要 |
A transponder (500), such as an electronic toll transponder, is configured to recognize when it is being subjected to consistent and repeated trigger signals (302, 402) over an extended period of time and, in response, the transponder enters a reduced-responsiveness state (308, 408). In the reduced-responsiveness state (308, 408), the transponder (500) may only intermittently respond to detected trigger signals (304, 404). The transponder (500) may recognize when the repeated trigger signal (304, 404) situation has been resolved and then return to normal responsiveness (306). |