The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for automatically tracking and communicating data storage device information using RF (radio frequency tags. An apparatus includes a data storage device and a RF tag attached to the data storage device, wherein the RF tag contains information...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7766220?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7766220 - Method and apparatus for automatically tracking and communicating data storage device information using RF tags: operating condition, configuration and location
