Methods and apparatus for an ambient internet of things (iot) temporary identifier at a reader

A reader device comprising:

• a transceiver;
• and
• a processor operatively coupled to the transceiver;
• wherein:
• the transceiver and processor are configured to receive, from an ambient-power-enabled internet of things (AIoT) function, an inventory request, including a concealed temporary device identifier and an indication of the type of the concealed temporary device identifier;
• the transceiver and processor are configured to transmit, over a radio interface to an AIoT device, a first message including the concealed temporary device identifier and the indication of the type of the concealed temporary device identifier;
• the transceiver and processor are configured to receive, over the radio interface from the AIoT device, a response message, wherein the response message is responsive to the concealed temporary device identifier and the indication of the type of the concealed temporary device identifier;
• and
• the transceiver and processor are configured to send, to the AIoT function, a second message based on receiving the response message.