Abstract: A method for using multi-functional RFID tag assemblies, passive repeater systems and modular antenna systems. One embodiment comprises a method for communicating with an RFID tag by providing a passive loop modular antenna system, moving the RFID tag through a field related to the modular antenna system and transmitting energy through the antenna to communicate with the RFID tag. In a further embodiment, the RFID tag includes a passive loop in proximity with the RFID tag to improve the signals received and transmitted by the tag. In another embodiment, the RFID tag is removeably attached to a product container having a product therein and adapted to be removed from the container and re-attached to the product or a second container.

Abstract: A RFID passive repeater system and apparatus comprising a RFID reader having a magnetic flux field, at least one RFID tag and at least one passive repeater member having at least one substantially continuous passive loop, the passive repeater member being adapted and positionable with respect to the RFID reader and the RFID tag to extend the redirect and/or extend the range of the magnetic flux field.

Abstract: A method for using multi-functional RFID tag assemblies, passive repeater systems and modular antenna systems. One embodiment comprises a method for communicating with an RFID tag by providing a passive loop modular antenna system, moving the RFID tag through a field related to the modular antenna system; and transmitting energy through the antenna to communicate with the RFID tag. The invention also comprises a method of configuring an RFID passive loop modular antenna system. The invention also comprises a method for communicating with an RFID tag by providing a passive loop in proximity with the RFID tag. RFID tags are also integrated into a carton by affixing an RFID label or embedding an RFID tag. Such cartons can be used to track items throughout the manufacturing, transporting, storing, distributing and delivering processes.

Abstract: A modular radio frequency identification device (RFID) antenna system including a plurality of modular RFID antenna segments that can be connected in multiple configurations to allow multi-directional RF communication with at least one RF tag that passes through the field of the antenna system from different directions and at different orientations and a configuration system to design, order, configure, test and operate the modular RFID antenna system.

Abstract: A modular radio frequency identification device (RFID) antenna system including a plurality of modular RFID antenna segments that can be connected in multiple configurations to allow multi-directional RF communication with at least one RF tag that passes through the field of the antenna system from different directions and at different orientations and a configuration system to design, order, configure, test and operate the modular RFID antenna system.

Abstract: A RFID passive repeater system and apparatus comprising a substrate, at least one passive loop disposed on at least one of the substrate surfaces, the passive loop being adapted to receive and transmit at least one RFID signal, and at least one RFID tag disposed proximate the passive loop, the tag being coupled to said passive loop.