Abstract: A low cost close range RFID Reader/Writer which is operatively connected to a control device which contains a transmitter and is configured to function as a homodyne receiver. The device can be constructed from low cost parts and can function in close ranges to other tags. The present invention provides increased RFID identification and isolation properties and is suitable for inclusion and operative use with a variety of applications.

Abstract: A low cost close range RFID Reader/Writer which is operatively connected to a control device which contains a transmitter and is configured to function as a homodyne receiver. The device can be constructed from low cost parts and can function in close ranges to other tags. The present invention provides increased RFID identification and isolation properties and is suitable for inclusion and operative use with a variety of applications.

Abstract: A system for dispensing, reading and verifying RFID tags. The system includes a label dispenser that dispenses labels that contain RFID tags from a bulk label storage device, an RFID Reader/Writer device that is operatively connected to the label dispenser. The RFID Reader/Writer device reads and codes tags which are embedded within these labels. The RFID Reader/Writer is configured to function in close range and thus provide adequate fidelity of coding and transfer of individual program tags. The invention also includes an RFID reader/writer that is powered by its communications means.

Abstract: A method for reading and encoding RFID tags in a label printer configuration. A low cost close range RFID Reader which is operatively connected to a control device which contains a transmitter and is configured to function as a homodyne receiver. The device can be constructed from low cost parts and can function in close ranges to other tags. The method of the present invention provides the activation of reading and writing hardware to read and write information upon a tag and a label.