CPC F16L 23/006 (2013.01) [F16L 23/036 (2013.01); F16L 23/10 (2013.01); G06K 19/07758 (2013.01); G06K 19/07798 (2013.01); F16L 2201/10 (2013.01); F16L 2201/60 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) fluid connection, comprising:
a fluid connector;
a retaining ring operatively arranged to engage the fluid connector;
a tube operatively arranged to be connected to the fluid connector, the tube including a radially outward facing surface; and,
a RFID assembly arranged on the radially outward facing surface and including:
a RFID tag including an antenna and an integrated circuit; and,
at least one contact electrically connected to the integrated circuit;
wherein:
when the integrated circuit is open, the RFID tag indicates an improper connection of the RFID fluid connection; and,
when the integrated circuit is closed, the RFID tag indicates a proper connection of the RFID fluid connection.
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