Database search with RFID
OwnerPaul S. Drzaic, Curtis L. Carrender +2inventors
InventorsPaul S. Drzaic, Curtis L. Carrender, Raj Bridgelall, John Price
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for extracting information from a database based on tag data are provided. One method includes interrogating a plurality of RFID tags coupled with objects within in an area to obtain tag data. The contextual environment of the area is determined based on the tag data. A search of a database relating to an item in the area is conducted. Relevance rankings of search results are adjusted based upon the determined contextual environment. Search results can be displayed in order of relevance rankings.
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A method executed by at least one electronic device for extracting information from a database, the method comprising:
- interrogating a plurality of RFID tags coupled with objects within in an area;
- automatically determining a contextual environment of the area based on the objects;
- interrogating a first RFID tag coupled with a first item in the area;
- searching a database for information associated with the first item;
- adjusting relevance rankings of search results based upon the determined contextual environment;
- and
- displaying search results in order of relevance rankings.
A method executed by at least electronic device for obtaining information for an item, the method comprising:
- interrogating an RFID tag coupled with the item, the RFID tag containing a web address;
- directing a browser to the web address.
A method executed by at least one electronic device for extracting information from a database, the method comprising:
- using the at least one electronic device to interrogate an RFID tag associated with an item, the at least one electronic device configured to operate in compliance with the radio frequency regulations of a predetermined country;
- searching a database for the item;
- increasing relevance rankings of search results in a predominant language of the predetermined country;
- and
- displaying search results in order of relevance rankings.
A method executed by at least one electronic device for extracting information from a database, the method comprising:
- interrogating an RFID tag coupled with an item, the RFID tag containing search information;
- searching at least one remote database using the search information;
- and
- displaying search results.
A method executed by at one least electronic device for extracting information from a database, the method comprising:
- interrogating an RFID tag coupled with an item, the RFID tag containing a set of information;
- searching a database using the set of information;
- adjusting relevance rankings of search results based upon a determined contextual environment of the RFID tag;
- and
- displaying search results in order of relevance rankings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.