Bahrain Telecommunications Co has been granted a patent for an RFID-enabled roofing accessory, specifically an asphalt roofing shingle. The shingle incorporates an RFID tag that allows communication through the shingle, enabling location tracking and data recording via an RFID reader device. GlobalData’s report on Bahrain Telecommunications Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Rfid-enabled roofing shingle for location tracking
The granted patent US12067859B2 introduces an innovative roofing shingle that integrates a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, allowing for enhanced tracking and management of roofing materials. The roofing shingle is designed to be installed at configurable locations on a roof, with the RFID tag adhered to its surface. This tag emits radio-frequency signals capable of penetrating the shingle, enabling communication with an RFID reader device. The system allows for the initialization of the RFID tag through the generation of reader RF signals, which facilitate the detection of return RF signals containing tag data, including a unique tag identifier. This identifier is crucial for recording the shingle's location in a database, thereby improving inventory management and installation accuracy.
Additionally, the patent outlines a roofing system comprising multiple shingles, including both active shingles equipped with RFID tags and dummy shingles without tags. The active shingles can be arranged in various configurable patterns, enhancing the versatility of the roofing system. The RFID tags can be either active or passive and may include near-field communication (NFC) capabilities. The system supports communication through both active and passive RFID reader devices, ensuring flexibility in reading the tags. This technology not only streamlines the installation process but also provides a method for tracking the shingles' locations, contributing to better maintenance and management of roofing assets.
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