US20140049379A1 - Multiplexing radio frequency signals - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for multiplexing radio frequency signals. In some implementations, a system includes a host coupling module, a plurality of antennas, and a processing module. The host coupling module is configured to receive and transmit RF signals through a wired connection. The plurality of antennas are configured to wirelessly transmit RF signals and receive RF signals from RFID tags. The processing module is configured to selectively switch between the plurality of antennas for communication with the RFID tags using the host coupling module and backscatter at least a portion of the received RF signals through the wired connection to communicate information independent of an internal power supply.
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- This invention relates to multiplexing radio frequency signals and, more particularly, to multiplexing radio frequency signals for radio frequency identification (RFID).
- In some cases, an RFID reader operates in a dense reader environment, i.e., an area with many readers sharing fewer channels than the number of readers. Each RFID reader works to scan its interrogation zone for transponders, reading them when they are found. Because the transponder uses radar cross section (RCS) modulation to backscatter information to the readers, the RFID communications link can be very asymmetric. The readers typically transmit around 1 watt, while only about 0.1 milliwatt or less gets reflected back from the transponder. After propagation losses from the transponder to the reader the receive signal power at the reader can be 1 nanowatt for fully passive transponders, and as low as 1 picowatt for battery assisted transponders. At the same time other nearby readers also transmit 1 watt, sometimes on the same channel or nearby channels. Although the transponder backscatter signal is, in some cases, separated from the readers' transmission on a sub-carrier, the problem of filtering out unwanted adjacent reader transmissions is very difficult.
- The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for multiplexing radio frequency signals. In some implementations, a system includes a host coupling module, a plurality of antennas, and a processing module. The host coupling module is configured to receive and transmit RF signals through a wired connection. The plurality of antennas are configured to wirelessly transmit RF signals and receive RF signals from RFID tags. The processing module is configured to selectively switch between the plurality of antennas for communication with the RFID tags using the host coupling module and backscatter at least a portion of the received RF signals through the wired connection to communicate information independent of an internal power supply.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B are block diagrams illustrating example interrogation systems in accordance with some implementations of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example RFID multiplexer ofFIGS. 1A and 1B in accordance with some implementations of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating an example method for using an RFID multiplexer ofFIGS. 1A and 1B ; - Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B are block diagrams illustrating anexample system - Referring to
FIG. 1A , theRFID system 100 a includes, at a high level, RFID tags 104 a-f communicably coupled to ahost RF transceiver 102. Thetags 104 d-f are communicably coupled to thehost transceiver 102 through anRFID multiplexer 108. For example, thehost transceiver 102 may wirelessly communicate with theRFID tags 104 d-f using theRFID multiplexer 108. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 can receive RF signals from thehost transceiver 102 and transmit at least a portion of the received RF signals to thetags 104 d-f using one ormore antennas 110. TheRFID multiplexer 108 may demodulate at least a portion of the received RF signals to baseband frequency signals that control one or more aspects of operation of theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may selectively switch between theantennas 110 to transmit signals to thetags 104 d-f based, at least in part, on the baseband frequency signals. In some implementations, theRF multiplexer 108 can backscatter at least a portion of the received RF signals to theRFID host 102. In this case, theRF multiplexer 108 may communication information to theRFID host 102 such as status information (e.g., power level) as well as other information. Other information may include identification of a current antenna selection, firmware configuration values, locally stored data, an address and/or identification of thespecific RF multiplexer 108, version information for theRF multiplexer 108, version information for a component of theRF multiplexer 108, temperature information, measured incident RF power seen from the host (which may be used, for example, to account for cable losses), and/or other information. In communicating with thehost transceiver 102, theRFID multiplexer 108 may emulate an RFID tag such that at least some information is transmitted to thehost 102 in accordance with an RFID protocol. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 can use at least a portion of the received RF signals to power one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may rectify a portion of the received RF signals to DC signals and use the DC signals to power an internal components (e.g., logic). Such elements may include a DC power tap module, a controller module, a DC power jack, transmission modules, a communication module and/or others. - Turning to a more detailed description of the
system 100 a, theRFID multiplexer 108 can include any software, hardware, and/or firmware configured to multiplex RF signals. For example, themultiplexer 108 may selectively switch between theantennas 110 to communicate with thetags 104 d-f independent of an internal power supply such as a battery. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 include a plurality ofmodules 112 a-#. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may include ahost coupling module 112 a and acommunication module 112 b, and thecommunication module 112 a may communicates with theRFID host 102 through thehost coupling module 112 a using a wired connection 114. For example, thehost coupling module 112 a may be a coaxial cable port such that theRFID host 102 may be directly connected to theRFID multiplexer 108 by a coaxial cable 114. Thecommunication module 112 b may receive RF signals from theRFID host 102 and downconvert the RF signals to baseband frequency signals. Baseband frequency signals may include low frequency signals, e.g., near zero frequency. The baseband frequency signals may include information for controlling one or more aspects of multiplexer operation. For example, the baseband frequency signals may identify one or more of theantennas 110 connected to theRFID multiplexer 108. In this case, themultiplexer 108 may selectively switch between theantennas 110 in accordance with the identifying information. In operating at least a portion of theRFID multiplexer 108, the system may provide one or more of the following advantages over alternative systems: a single control line (e.g., a coaxial cable or another type of transmission line) may transfer signals from theRFID host 102 to theRFID multiplexer 108 to operate and power theRFID multiplexer 108 and to communicate with tags 104; theRFID multiplexer 108 may be located at any point between theRFID host 102 andantennas 110, reducing and/or minimizing installation and infrastructure costs; theRFID multiplexer 108 may send reply signals to theRFID host 102 using power received at least in part from theRFID host 102. - In some implementations, the
RFID multiplexer 108 includes aswitching module 112 c and acontroller module 112 d such that thecontrol modules 112 d controls theswitching module 112 c based, at least in part, on the signals received from theRFID host 102. For example, theswitching module 112 c may selectively couple one ormore antennas 110 to thehost coupling module 112 a for wireless communication between thehost 102 and thetags 104 d-f. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 can act as a port extension for communication between thehost 102 and one or more RF tags 104. Thecommunication module 112 b may rectify a portion of the RF signals received from theRFID host 102 to DC power signals. The power signals may provide power to one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, thecommunication module 112 b may convert 910 MHz signals to low frequency (e.g., 0 Hz) power signals for powering one or more modules or components of theRFID multiplexer 108. Thecommunication module 112 b may measure an amount of power received by theRFID multiplexer 108 from theRFID host 102. For example, signal losses along the control line 114 may reduce the amount of power received by theRFID multiplexer 108 from theRFID host 102. TheRFID multiplexer 108 may communicate to theRFID host 102 information identifying an amount of measured power received from theRFID host 102, and theRFID host 102 may compensate for power losses by increasing an amount of power transmitted from theRFID host 102 to theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may serve as a port extension to compensate for line losses and/or deliver an increased amount of RF signal power to one or more of theantennas 110 while remaining within regulatory and/or desired output power criteria. - The
communication module 112 b may backscatter a portion of the RF signals received from theRFID host 102. For example, thecommunication module 112 b may include one or more tag emulator modules 116 that are analogous to a passive tag operating in the field of theRFID host 102. The tag emulator module 116 may transmit a reply to a received signal from theRFID host 102 using power stored from the previously received RF signals, independent of an internal power source. Thecommunication module 112 b may modulate a response signal onto the backscattered RF signal, for example, by modulating the radio cross section of thecommunication module 112 b. The response signal may include information related to the measured amount of power received by theRFID multiplexer 108. TheRFID host 102 may receive the backscattered signal. In the previous example, theRFID host 102 may receive the backscattered signal, and based at least in part on the response signal included in the backscattered signal, theRFID host 102 may increase or decrease an amount of power transmitted to theRFID multiplexer 108. - In some implementations where the
RFID multiplexer 108 includes acontrol module 112 d, thecontrol module 112 d may convert an analog baseband frequency signal to a digital baseband frequency signal. Thecontrol module 112 d may implement one or more operations based at least in part on the digital baseband frequency signals. For example, thecontrol module 112 d may include a processor that controls coupling between thehost coupling module 112 a andantennas 110. Thecontrol module 112 d may also convert digital signals to analog signals. For example, thecontrol module 112 d may convert a digital baseband frequency digital signal to an analog baseband frequency signal, and the analog baseband frequency signal may include information to be communicated to theRFID host 102. In some cases, the analog baseband frequency signal generated by the control module is modulated and transmitted to theRFID host 102 in a backscattered RF signal. - The
RFID multiplexer 108 may include apower tap module 112 e to detect a DC signal component of an RF signal received from theRFID host 102. In some implementations, thepower tap module 112 e can be coupled to thehost coupling module 112 a of theRFID multiplexer 108. TheRFID multiplexer 108 may receive from theRFID host 102 an RF signal that includes a DC power component, and thepower tap module 112 e may detect the DC power signal component and output the detected DC power signal component to provide power to an internal or external system (e.g., thecontrol module 112 d). While the DC component provides power, for example, to thecontrol module 112 d, one or more of theantennas 110 may simultaneously transmit a different portion (i.e., a non-DC component) of the received RF signals. For example, thepower tap module 112 e may pass RF signal components to one ormore antennas 110 for transmission to thetags 104 d-f. - In some implementations, the
RFID multiplexer 108 can include aDC power module 112 f to provide power to theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, theDC power module 112 f may include a battery or a wall jack with an AC to DC converter. The DC power module may provide power to thecontroller module 112 d and/or or to another components 112 of theRFID multiplexer 108. In some implementations, theDC power module 112 f can provide power to theRFID multiplexer 108 to supplement power received by theRFID multiplexer 108 from theRFID host 102. - The
RFID host 102 includes any software, hardware, and/or firmware configured to transmit and receive RF signals. In general, theRFID host 102 may transmit requests for information within a certain geographic area associated withRFID host 102. TheRFID host 102 may transmit the query in response to a request, automatically, in response to a threshold being satisfied (e.g., expiration of time), as well as others. The interrogation zones 106 may be based on one or more parameters such as transmission power, associated protocol (i.e. set of rules for communication between RFID tags and readers), nearby impediments (e.g. objects, walls, buildings), as well as others. In general, theRFID host 102 may include a controller, a transceiver coupled to the controller, and one ormore RF antennas 110 coupled to the transceiver. One ormore RF multiplexers 108 may be coupled to the transceiver. For example, thetransceiver 102 may be directly connected to themultiplexer 108 through a wired connection 114. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 can act as a port extension for theRFID host 102. In some examples, theRF antennas 110 connected to thehost 102 and theRF antennas 110 connected to theRFID multiplexer 108 may transmit requests and receive responses from RFID tags 104 in the associated interrogation zones 106. In some implementations, theRFID host 102 can determine statistical data based, at least in part, on tag responses. TheRFID host 102 often includes a power supply or may obtain power from a coupled source for powering included elements and transmitting signals. In general, theRFID host 102 and theRFID multiplexer 108 operate in one or more specific frequency bands allotted for RF communication. For example, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has assigned 902-928 MHz and 2400-2483.5 MHz as frequency bands for certain RFID applications. In some implementations theRFID host 102 and/or theRFID multiplexer 108 can dynamically switch between different frequency bands and/or protocols. - The RFID tags 104 can include any software, hardware, and/or firmware configured to respond to communication from the
RFID host 102 and/or from theRFID multiplexer 108. These tags 104 may operate without the use of an internal power supply. Rather, the tags 104 may transmit a reply using power stored from the previously received RF signals, independent of an internal power source. This mode of operation is typically referred to as backscattering. In some implementations, the tags 104 alternate between absorbing power from signals transmitted by theRFID host 102 and transmitting responses to the signals using at least a portion of the absorbed power. In passive tag operation, the tags 104 typically have a maximum allowable time to maintain at least a minimum DC voltage level. In some implementations, this time duration is determined by the amount of power available from an antenna of a tag 104 minus the power consumed by the tag 104 and the size of the on-chip capacitance. The effective capacitance can, in some implementations, be configured to store sufficient power to support the internal DC voltage when there is no received RF power available via the antenna. The tag 104 may consume the stored power when information is either transmitted to the tag 104 or the tag 104 responds to the RFID host 102 (e.g., modulated signal on the antenna input). In transmitting responses back to theRFID host 102, the tags 104 may include one or more of the following: an identification string, locally stored data, tag status, internal temperature, and/or others. - In one aspect of operation, the
RFID host 102, using theRFID multiplexer 108, periodically transmit signals to the interrogation zones 106. For example, theRFID host 102 may transmit RF signals to theinterrogation zone 106 b by transmitting RF signals to theRFID multiplexer 108 using the wired connection 114. TheRFID multiplexer 108 may wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the received RF signals received through the wired connection 114 to theinterrogation zone 106 b. In the event that a tag 104 is within one of the interrogation zones 106, the tag 104 may transmit a response. For example, thetags 104 d-f in theinterrogation zone 106 b may transmit a response to theRFID multiplexer 108, and theRFID multiplexer 108 may then send the received response to theRFID host 102. As another example, the tags 104 a-c in theinterrogation zone 106 a may transmit a response to theRFID host 102. - In another aspect of operation, the
RFID host 102 communicates with theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, theRFID host 102 may send to theRFID multiplexer 108 instructions to select one or more of theantennas 110 for wirelessly transmitting signals to theinterrogation zone 106 b. In this example, themultiplexer 108 may select one of theantennas 110 and pass the identified signal to theantenna 110 for transmission in the interrogation some 106 b. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 may backscatter RF signals to theRFID host 102. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may the backscattered RF signal to transmit a response signal indicating an amount of power received from theRFID host 102. The response signal may include other information related to operation of theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, the response signal may include information identifying an amount of power received from an external DC power source, anantenna 110 used to transmit RF signals, an ambient temperature and/or other operating conditions. TheRFID host 102 may receive the backscattered RF signal. In response to the backscattered RF signal, theRFID host 102 may, for example, increase or decrease an amount of transmitted RF power. In some cases, theRFID host 102 responds by sending another RF signal to theRFID multiplexer 108 instructing theRFID multiplexer 108 to switch to adifferent antenna 110. - Referring to
FIG. 1B , thesystem 100 b includes a plurality ofRF multiplexers single RFID host 102. TheRFID host 102 may communicate with thetags 104 g and 104 h in theinterrogation zone 106 c and/or with theRFID multiplexer 108 a. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may receive RF signals from theRFID host 102. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may backscatter at least a portion of the received RF signals to theRFID host 102. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may use one ormore antennas 110 to wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the received RF signals. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 a may communicate wirelessly with the tags 104 i and 104 j in theinterrogation zone 106 d. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may receive RF signals from one or more tags 104 and transmit the received RF signals to theRFID host 102. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may also communicate with theRFID multiplexer 108 b. TheRFID multiplexer 108 b may receive RF signals from theRFID multiplexer 108 a. TheRFID multiplexer 108 b may backscatter at least a portion of the received RF signals to theRFID multiplexer 108 a. TheRFID multiplexer 108 b may use one ormore antennas 110 to wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the received RF signals. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 b may communicate wirelessly with thetags 104 k, 104 l in the interrogation zone 106 e. TheRFID multiplexer 108 b may receive RF signals from one or more tags 104 and re-transmit the received RF signals to theRFID multiplexer 108 a. TheRFID multiplexer 108 a may, in turn, re-transmit the received RF signals to theRFID host 102. TheRFID multiplexer 108 b may communicate to theRFID multiplexer 108 a an identification of an amount of measured power received from theRFID multiplexer 108 a. -
FIG. 2 illustrates anexample RFID multiplexer 108 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B in accordance with some implementations of the present disclosure. In particular, the illustratedmultiplexer 108 includes a port 202, acommunication module 204, acontrol module 206, and aswitching module 208. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 includes apower tap module 210 and aDC power module 214. The communication module may be coupled to the port 202 through adirectional coupler 212. Theswitching module 208 may selectively connect the port 202 to one ormore antennas 110, to anotherRFID multiplexer 108, and/or to another device. TheRF multiplexer 108 may include some, all, additional, or different elements without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may include memory, capacitors, and/or other components. Theexample RFID multiplexer 108 and its various components are illustrated schematically, and a typical implementation may include components and/or connections not illustrated in the diagram illustrated inFIG. 2 . - The port 202 couples the
RFID multiplexer 108 to an RFID host 102 (not illustrated), for example, through a single wired connection such as a coaxial cable. The port 202 may receive RF signals from theRFID host 102 and send at least a portion of the received RF signals to thepower tap module 210, thecommunication module 204, and/or theswitching module 208. In some implementations, thepower tap module 210 is omitted, and at least a portion of the received RF signals are sent directly to thecommunication module 204 and/or theswitching module 208. Signals may also be transmitted back to theRFID host 102 from theRFID multiplexer 108 through the port 202. For example, thecommunication module 204 may backscatter RF signals to theRFID host 102 through the port 202. As another example, one or more of theantennas 110 may wirelessly receive signals from tags 104, and the received signal may be sent to theRFID host 102 through the port 202. - The
communication module 204 can include any software, hardware, and/or firmware configured to communicate with theRFID host 102. As illustrated, thecommunication module 204 may be implemented with areceiver module 216 and atag emulator module 218. However, in other implementations, thereceiver module 216 and thetag emulator module 218 can be implemented in a different configuration, for example, as a single module. Thecontrol module 206 and/or its constituent components may include or have access to one or more amplifiers (e.g., power amplifiers), one or more filtering mechanisms (e.g., low pass filters, high pass filters, band pass filters, band stop filters, and/or others), one or more fixed-frequency oscillators (e.g., a reference or clock signal), and/or other components. - At a high level, the
communication module 204 may receive signals from theRFID host 102, and based at least in part on the received RF signals, thecommunication module 204 may provide baseband frequency signals to thecontrol module 206, backscatter RF signals to theRFID host 102, and/or provide power to one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108. The baseband signals may include instructions for operating one or more aspects of theRFID multiplexer 108, such as for controlling theswitching module 208. In some implementations, thecommunication module 204 selectively switches between a backscattering mode and a transmission mode. For example, thecommunication module 204 may receive a backscatter control signal from thecontrol module 206. The backscatter control signal may control a switch in thecommunication module 204 that activates the backscattering mode of thecommunication module 204. - In some implementations, the
receiver module 216 and thetag emulator module 218 are coupled to the port 202 and/or to each other. Thereceiver module 216 and thetag emulator module 218 may be connected to the port 202 either directly or indirectly through another component of theRFID multiplexer 108, such as thedirectional coupler 212 and/or thepower tap module 210. In some implementations, thereceiver module 216 and thetag emulator module 218 are coupled directly and/or indirectly to thecontrol module 206. - The
receiver module 216 may receive an RF signal from theRFID host 102 through the port 202 and/or through a different connection. Thereceiver module 216 may detect an amount of power received from theRFID host 102. For example, thereceiver module 216 may detect 1 milliwatt (mW) of power received from theRFID host 102. Thereceiver module 216 may communicate to thecontrol module 206, or to a different device, the measured amount of power. In the example, thereceiver module 216 communicates to thecontrol module 206 that 1 mW of power is received from theRFID host 102. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 communicates the measured amount of received power to theRFID host 102. For example, the measured amount of received power may be identified in a signal backscattered from thetag emulator module 218 to theRFID host 102. - The
receiver module 216 may convert at least a portion of the received RF signals to power signals. In this manner, thereceiver module 216 may provide power to one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108 based, at least in part, on the received RF signals. In some implementations, thereceiver module 216 may includes rectify a portion of the received RF signals to DC power signals, and the DC power signals may provide power to thecontrol module 206 and/or other components of theRFID multiplexer 108. - The
receiver module 216 may demodulate at least a portion of the received RF signals to baseband frequency signals. For example, thereceiver module 216 may receive a signal having a 910 MHz carrier signal and demodulate the carrier signal out of the received signal to produce a lower frequency baseband signal. The baseband signal may include data or instructions for controlling one or more aspects of operation of theRFID multiplexer 108. For example, the baseband signal may be converted to a digital baseband signal by thecontrol module 206, and based on the digital baseband signal, thecontrol module 206 may send instructions to theswitching module 208 to selectively switch one or more of theantennas 110 to the port 202. - The
tag emulator module 218 may backscatter RF signals received from theRFID host 102. For example, thetag emulator module 218 may implement one or more RFID communication protocols. In this regard, thetag emulator module 218 may operate similarly to a tag 104. However, thetag emulator module 218, in some implementations, communicates by a wired connection to theRFID host 102, rather than wirelessly, as the tags 104. For example, thetag emulator module 218 may backscatter RF signals through the port 202 and along a coaxial cable connection to theRFID host 102. Thetag emulator module 218 may be configured to respond to communication from theRFID host 102. Thetag emulator module 218 may operate without the use of an internal power supply. Rather, thetag emulator module 218 may transmit a reply to a received signal from theRFID host 102 using power stored from the previously received RF signals, independent of an internal power source. In transmitting responses back to theRFID host 102, the tags 104 may include one or more of the following: an amount of power received from theRFID host 102, an amount of power received from an external or internal power supply, an identification string, locally stored data, tag status, internal temperature, and/or other information. - The
tag emulator module 218 may include anysuitable switching mechanism 220 for activating and/or deactivating a backscatter mode. For example, thetag emulator module 218 may receive a signal from thecontrol module 206 that controls the switching mechanism of thetag emulator module 218. Theswitching mechanism 220 may effectively control an impedance of thetag emulator module 218. For example, when the backscatter mode is activated, thetag emulator module 218 may have a high effective impedance, and when the backscatter mode is deactivated, thetag emulator module 218 may have a low effective impedance (e.g., 50 ohms). - The
control module 206 can include any software, hardware, and/or firmware configured to select one or more transmission modules to transmit signals received from an RF host. Thecontrol module 206 may include or have access to one or more amplifiers (e.g., power amplifiers), a digital to analog converter (DAC), an analog to digital converter (ADC), one or more filtering mechanisms (e.g., low pass filters, high pass filters, band pass filters, band stop filters, and/or others), one or more fixed-frequency oscillators (e.g., a reference or clock signal), a digital synthesizer, an information processor (e.g., a microprocessor), and/or other components. - The
control module 206 may receive analog baseband frequency signals from thereceiver module 216. The baseband frequency signals may be based on RF signals received from theRFID host 102. The baseband frequency signals may include instructions to be executed by one or more processors included in thecontrol module 206. For example, one or more processors included in thecontrol module 206 may manipulate theswitching module 208 to selectively control connections between the port 202 and one or more of theantennas 110. Thecontrol module 206 may control and/or manipulate theswitching module 208 using any type of communication interface. In some implementations, thecontrol module 206 communicates with theswitching module 208 through a one to four (1:4) control interface. For example, the 1:4 control interface may control a 1:4 switch included in theswitching module 208. More generally, a 1:N control interface may be implemented to control a switch, such as a 1:N switch, included in theswitching module 208. - The
control module 206 may also send signals to thetag emulator module 218. For example, thecontrol module 206 may send a backscatter control signal to activate and/or deactivate a backscatter mode of the tag emulatemodule 218. In some implementations, thecontrol module 206 sends to the tag emulator module 218 a response signal to include in a backscattered RF signal. For example, thetag emulator module 218 may include the response signal in the backscattered RF signal by modulating the effective radio cross section of thetag emulator module 218. - The
control module 206 may receive power from one of or any combination of thecommunication module 204, thepower tap module 210, and/or theDC power module 214. In some implementations, thepower tap module 210 and/or theDC power module 214 are not included in theRFID multiplexer 108, and thecontrol module 206 receives power only from thecommunication module 204. In other implementations, the control module receives power from thecommunication module 204 in addition to receiving power from at least one of thepower tap module 210 or theDC power module 214. In other implementations, thecontrol module 206 only receives power from thepower tap module 210 and/or theDC power module 214. In some cases, the amount of power received from the communication module is less than a desired or required power, and thepower tap module 210 and/or theDC power module 214 are activated to provide supplemental power. In some cases, thepower tap module 210 and/or theDC power module 214 are present but inactive, providing no power to theRFID multiplexer 108. - The
switching module 208 selectively switchesantennas 110 to the port 202 and/or a different host coupling module. For example, theswitching module 208 may include a one to four (1:4) switch that couples the port 202 to one of fourantennas 110. In other cases, the switching module may couple the port 202 to more than oneantenna 110, anotherRFID multiplexer 108, and/or another device. - The
power tap module 210 provides power to one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108 based on a DC signal component received through the host coupling module from theRFID host 102. Thepower tap module 210 may include capacitors, inductors, resistors, diodes, filters, amplifiers, and/or a variety of other electronic components. In some implementations, theRFID multiplexer 108 receives from the RFID host 102 a signal that includes an RF signal superposed on a DC signal. Thepower tap module 210 may detect the DC signal component and provide power to the RF multiplexer based on the detected DC signal. For example, thepower tap module 210 may separate the DC signal component out of the received signal and pass the DC signal component to thecontrol module 206 through the illustrated Vcc connection. In some implementations, the DC power signal is passed to additional and/or different components. Thepower tap module 210 may be implemented as a Bias-T DC power tap module, or any other suitable configuration. - The
directional coupler 212 provides signal direction-selective coupling between the host coupling module 202, thecommunication module 204, and theswitching module 208. For example, signals sent from the port 202 to theswitching module 208 may also be received by thecommunication module 204 through thedirectional coupler 212, but signals sent from theswitching module 208 to the port 202 may bypass thecommunication module 204. Similarly, signals sent from thecommunication module 204 to the port 202 may not be received by theswitching module 208. - The
DC power module 214 provides power to one or more components of theRFID multiplexer 108 from one or more external or internal sources. TheDC power module 214 may be implemented as a battery, a wall plug, and/or any other power supply. In some cases, theDC power module 214 may include an AC to DC converter for converting an AC signal (e.g. 60 Hz, 120 Hz, or others) to a DC power signal. - The
antennas 110 wirelessly receive and transmit RF signals between the tags 104 and theRFID host 102. For example, theantenna 110 may transmit a query for information associated with the tag 104, and theantenna 110 may receive, in response to at least the inquiry, information including an identifier. - In one aspect of operation, the
communication module 204 receives an RF signal from theRFID host 102 through the port 202. Thereceiver module 216 detects the power of the received RF signal and communicates the measurement to thecontrol module 206. Thecontrol module 206 activates a backscatter mode, and thetag emulator module 218 begins modulating impedance of the port 202 to backscattered RF signals. Thetag emulator module 218 may amplitude modulate and/or phase modulate the backscattered RF signals in order to modulate data to theRF host 102. The response signal identifies the amount of received power. In some implementations, theDC power module 214 can be activated to operate at least a portion of theRFID multiplexer 108. - In another aspect of operation, the
communication module 204 demodulates the received RF signals to baseband frequency signals and passes the baseband frequency signals to thecontrol module 206. Thecontrol module 206 converts the baseband frequency signals to digital signals, and based at least in part on the received signals, thecontrol module 206 manipulates theswitching module 208 to control coupling between the port 202 and one ormore antennas 110. - In another aspect of operation, the
power tap module 210 receives an RF signal from theRFID host 102 through the port 202. Thepower tap module 210 detects a DC component of the received signal and provides power to thecontrol module 206 based on the DC signal component. Thepower tap module 210 passes the AC components of the received signal to one or more of theantennas 110 for wireless transmission, for example, to tags 104. If a response signal is received from a tag 104, the response signal may be sent to theRFID host 102 through the port 202. -
FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating an example method 300 for multiplexing RF signals. In general, the method 300 may be used to operate an RF multiplexer based on power received from an RF host. In some implementations, the method 300 can include the same, additional, fewer, and/or different steps. - The method 300 begins at
step 302 where RF signals are received from an RFID host through a single wired connection. For example, theRFID multiplexer 108 may receive RF signals from theRFID host 102 through the wired connection 114. If an antenna is identified based, at least in part, on the received RF signal atdecisional step 304, then, atstep 306, a plurality of antennas are selectively switched in accordance with the identified antenna. For example, themultiplexer 108 may selectively switch theswitching module 208 to connect the identified antenna to the pot 202. Atstep 308, at least a portion of the received RF signals is passed to the identified antenna and wirelessly transmitted, atstep 310, to an RFID tag using the identified antenna. Returning todecisional step 304, if the RF signal does not identify an antenna for transmission, then a request for information is identified atstep 312. For example, themultiplexer 108 may identify a request to identify transmitted power of the RF signal. Atstep 314, a response is generated and transmitted, atstep 316, by backscattering RF signals transmitted through the single wired connection. For example, themultiplexer 108 may backscattered RF signals transmitted through the single wired connection 114 to the RF host 120. - A number of embodiments of the invention have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims.
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11. A radio frequency identification (RFID) multiplexer system, comprising:
a plurality of multiplexers connected in series including an initial multiplexer, the initial multiplexer comprising:
a port configured to receive RF signals from an RFID host; and
a communication module connected to the port and configured to demodulate the received RF signals to baseband frequency signals;
wherein at least one of the plurality of multiplexers is configured to selectively switch signals transmitted through an output port to subsequent multiplexers, the signals including RF signals and DC power.
12. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 11 , wherein the communication module is configured to backscatter RF data via amplitude modulation or phase modulation.
13. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 12 , wherein the backscattered RF data identifies information associated with one or more operating parameters of one of the plurality of RFID multiplexers.
14. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 1, wherein the communication module further comprises a tag emulator module.
15. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 1, further comprising a control module configured to selectively switch between a plurality of antennas based, at least in part, on received RF signals.
16. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 11 , wherein the initial multiplexer is connected to a second RFID multiplexer through a second single wired connection such that DC and RF signals received from the RFID host can be passed to the second RFID multiplexer.
17. The RFID multiplexer system of claim 16 , wherein the second single wired connection comprises a coaxial cable.
18. A method of controlling an RFID multiplexer, comprising:
receiving RF signals through a single wired connection to an RFID host, wherein the received RF signals include signals for wireless transmission and control signals for antenna switching;
transmitting to a plurality of multiplexers in series, Direct Current (DC) components combined with the received RF signals;
providing power for the multiplexer using the DC components;
transmitting to the plurality of multiplexers through the wired connection, the RF signals for wireless transmission and the control signals for antenna switching; and
backscattering at least a portion of the received RF signals in response to identifying requests for information, wherein the backscattered RF signals identify the detected components of the RF signals received from the RFID host.
19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
demodulating at least a portion of the received RF signals to baseband frequency signals; and
selecting one antenna to wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the received RF signals based at least in part on the baseband frequency signals.
20. The method of claim 10, wherein the baseband frequency signals are converted to digital signals.
21. A radio frequency identification (RFID) multiplexer comprising:
a port configured to perform at least one of the following operations: receive RF signals from an RFID host and provide RF signals and DC components to a second RFID multiplexer;
a receiver module configured to demodulate received RF signals into baseband frequency signals;
a module configured to backscatter a response to at least a portion of the received RF signals through the port;
a control module configured to perform at least one of the following operations:
receive baseband frequency signals, control a switching module, and backscatter control signals to the tag emulator module;
wherein the switching module is configured to selectively switch between antennas.
22. The RFID multiplexer of claim 21 , wherein the control module further comprises at least one processor.
23. The RFID multiplexer of claim 22 , wherein the baseband frequency signals include instructions to be executed by the at least one processor.
24. The RFID multiplexer of claim 21 , wherein the baseband frequency signals are converted to digital baseband signals by the control module.
25. The RFID multiplexer of claim 21 , further comprising a power tap module.
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