Metal housing with integral antenna for RFID reader/writer
AssigneeSoundcraft, Inc.
InventorMartin Casden
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Abstract
Enhanced physical protection against vandalism for RFID reader/writer units is provided by a relatively thick metal front or housing which also functions as the antenna element of the reader/writer. The metal front is cut or slotted to define a radio frequency antenna integral with the metal front or housing for improved physical protection and good unshielded antenna function.
Claims12
A radio frequency identification tag reader including radio frequency transmitter and receiver circuits and an antenna connected to said circuits, said antenna defined integrally with a metal plate, said metal plate providing an exterior cover for said circuits.
The reader of claim 8 wherein said reader housing has a housing front and housing walls forming a single piece metal housing.
A radio frequency identification tag reader having a reader housing, said housing including a housing front and a plurality of housing walls, said housing front and said housing walls forming a one piece metal housing, and a radio frequency antenna defined integrally with said metal housing and connected for radiating radio frequency signals of said reader.
A radio frequency identification tag reader including radio frequency transmitter and receiver circuits, a cover for said reader, said cover being made of metal, and a radio frequency antenna defined integrally with said cover and connected for radiating radio frequency signals of said reader.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.