METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AN RFID READER USING RFID TAGS

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for determining the location of an RFID reader within an environment having a plurality of RFID tags located therein. One method includes activating a tag via an RFID reader and receiving data from an RFID tag. The method also includes transmitting the data from the reader to an access port and determining the location of the reader based on the data. A system includes an RFID tag configured to transmit data when activated by an RFID reader. Furthermore, the system includes an access port configured to receive the data from the reader and a module configured to receive the data and determine the location of the reader based on the data. One RFID reader includes means for activating an RFID tag including data identifying a location of the tag, means for receiving the data, and means for transmitting the data to an access port.