Method and system for aiming an rfid reader

Abstract

A method and system for enhancing the accuracy of RFID tag reading is disclosed. An imaging device is used to facilitate aiming of the RFID tag in a manner that mitigates the likelihood of inadvertently reading a nearby RFID tag instead of the desired tag. In this manner, the utility of the RFID reader is substantially enhanced.

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       27 . A method for making an RFID reader assembly, the method comprising: 
 providing an RFID reader;    providing an imaging device;    attaching the imaging device to the RFID reader, wherein the imaging device is configured to scan an image of an RFID tag;    coupling a vision controller to the imaging device, wherein the vision controller is configured to send a signal, based on a signal received from the imaging device, to the RFID reader when the selected RFID tag is to be read; and    providing a drive controller coupled to the vision controller, wherein the vision controller is configured to send a second signal, based on a signal from the imaging device, to the drive controller to control the movement of the RFID tag.    
   
   
       28 . The method as recited in  claim 27 , further comprising attaching a display to the RFID reader, the display being configured to show an image from the imaging device.  
   
   
       29 . The method as recited in  claim 27 , further comprising attaching a range finder to the RFID reader, the range finder being configured to facilitate the definition of a boundary that can be shown upon the display device.  
   
   
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       37 . The method of  claim 27 , further comprising providing a bar code reader, wherein the vision controller is configured to send a signal, based on a signal from the imaging device, to the bar code reader when a bar code is to be read.  
   
   
       38 . (canceled)