Abstract: A method and system are directed to identifying, locating, and track locations of assets and actors within a local environment. The system comprises a millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna circuit coupled to a beam steering antenna (BSA). The mmWave antenna circuit comprises an mmWave processing unit (MPU) coupled to an RFID integrated circuit. An RFID reader may be configured to scan and locate RFID tags attached to assets within particular zones/beams of the local environment by communicating with the RFID integrated circuit. The MPU is configured to scan for actors in the particular zones/beams, generate a point cloud to determine actor positions within the point cloud, and communicate point cloud position data to the RFID integrated circuit.

Abstract: An example system is provided. In some embodiments, the system may include a coupler. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a first ground layer. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a conductive layer. In some embodiments, the conductive layer is substantially infinite shaped. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a first dielectric layer positioned between the first ground layer and the conductive layer. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a second ground layer having an aperture. In some embodiments, the coupler may include a second dielectric layer positioned between the conductive layer and the second ground layer. In some embodiments, the system may include a feed path configured to transport a plurality of radio frequency identification transponders through a defined region proximate the coupler. In some embodiments, the system may include a controller.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising a tag integrated circuit (IC), an antenna coupled to the tag IC, and an impedance tuned circuit coupled to the antenna, wherein the impedance tuned circuit configured to tune a circuit impedance of the antenna based on power received by the impedance tuned circuit. The RFID tag further comprises a piezo electric energy harvesting module coupled to the impedance tuned circuit, wherein the piezo electric energy harvesting module is configured to supply the power to the impedance tuned circuit.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna is provided. The RFID antenna includes, but not limited to, a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes, but not limited to: a substrate; an etched metal layer on the substrate, where the etched metal layer comprises: a radiating element positioned on the substrate having a loop structure, where the loop structure comprises two first chamfered edges, and the first chamfered edges are position in opposing corners of the loop structure; and a ground element positioned on the substrate having comprising a slotted structure that is concentric with the loop structure and is positioned in an inner region of the loop structure.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are described to detect and resolve device configuration and/or communication incompatibilities (e.g. incompatible messages, improper addressing, malfunctions) for a communication protocol such as HDMI-CEC.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are described to detect and resolve device configuration and/or communication incompatibilities (e.g. incompatible messages, improper addressing, malfunctions) for a communication protocol such as HDMI-CEC.