Patent ID: 7345587
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: G06K,G08B,H01Q

Abstract:
1. A fixture for use in a retail store, comprising: (A) a loop formed from a conductive material and adapted to support hanging articles on hangers, said loop having a first and second end, and a horizontal hanger bar therebetween to support the hangers, said first and second ends each connected to an insulator member, said first end being electrically insulated from said second end by the insulator member; (B) an RFID reader connected to each of the first end and the second end of the loop, said RFID reader is operable from at least one rechargeable battery; and (C) a base having a plurality of wheels; whereby a circuit is formed by the loop and the RFID reader, wherein the loop provides an antenna function for the RFID reader.