MODULAR RFID TAG SCANNER FOR A PRODUCT STORAGE SYSTEM

摘要

A modular RFID tag scanner includes a control unit and multiple signal distribution units. The signal distribution units include multiple antennas within a single housing. The signal distribution units are each connected to the control unit by an RF transmission line. The configuration of the modular RFID tag scanner permits easy contstruction or retrofitting of a product storage structure to scan RFID tags on products, such as to monitor product inventory on the product storage structure. Methods of installing and using an RFID tag scanner are also disclosed.