Assembly for communication using radio frequency identification, communication system, electronic tag, portable station and method.

Abstract

Assembly for communication using radio frequency identification, communication system, electronic tag, portable station and method. Abstract The invention is directed at an assembly of a portable station and an electronic data tag suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, wherein the portable station is configured for use in a communication network of an animal management system, and wherein the electronic data tag is configured for being worn by an animal, wherein the portable station comprises a receiver module for receiving a tag data signal; wherein the electronic data tag comprises a signal transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the tag data signal to the portable station using the data communication protocol, and wherein the electronic data tag is an active radio frequency identification tag comprising a direct current power source for powering of the electronic data tag. The invention further relates to a data communication network system, and electronic data tag, a portable station and a method of transmitting a tag data signal from an electronic data tag to a portable station over a data communication network system in an animal management system.

Description

Title: Assembly for communication using radio frequency identification, communication system, electronic tag, portable station and method. Field ofthe invention The present invention is directed at an assembly of a portable station and an electronic data tag suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, wherein the portable station is configured for use in a communication network ofan animal management system, and wherein the electronic data tag is configured for being wornby an animal, wherein the portable station comprises a receiver module for receiving a tag data signal; wherein the electronic data tag comprises a signal transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the tag data signal to the portable station using the data communication protocol, and wherein the electronic data tag is an active radio frequency identification tag comprising a direct current power source for powering of the electronic data tag. The invention further relates to a data communication network system, and electronic data tag, a portable station and a method of transmitting a tag data signal from an electronic data tag to a portable station over a data communication network system in an animal management system. Background In modern agriculture, particularly within the cattle industry, efficient and effective management oflivestock remains a critical challenge, especiallywhen it comes to herds distributed over vast, remote areas. Traditional methods oflivestock management often involve significant labor and time costs, as they require physical monitoring and tracking ofindividual animals. This proves particularly problematic in expansive rural landscapes where herds may roam freely over large territories, often several kilometers away from the central farm management facilities. The challenges are further compoundedby the difficulties associated with ensuring the health, safety, and optimal utilization ofpasture by the livestock under such conditions. Farmers and ranchers must often rely on periodic manual checks to monitor the location and health status ofeach animal, a method that is not only inefficient but also prone to errors and delays that can affect the overall productivity and well-being ofthe herd. Currently, the market offers a variety oftechnological solutions aimed at addressing the challenges associated with managing dispersed livestock. These systems predominantly utilize long-range, low-power communication technologies, for example Bluetooth hubs, cellular transceivers, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), satellite communications, and Low-Power Wide-AreaNetwork (LPWAN) technologies such as LoRa. While these technologies mark significant advancements in livestock management, they each present notable drawbacks that limit their efficacy in the field. For instance, systems based on cellular and GNSS technologies often incur high power consumption, which can be impractical in remote areas where power sources are limited. On the other hand, technologies like LoRa, although advantageous for their low power usage and extensive range capabilities, suffer from extremely low data rates. LoRa operates using chirpssignals that vary in frequency to encode data, distinguishing bits by the direction offrequency shift. LoRa is similar to radio frequency identification (RFID) although, with respect to the latter, anRFID signal is preferably transmitted at a fixed carrier frequency and does not apply chirps. However, despite its efficiency in power consumption, the low data transmission rate ofLoRa significantly hampers its utility for applications requiring the transmission of larger amounts of data or real-time processing capabilities. On the other hand, regular RFID based solutions (not LoRa) are typically limited in transmission range. These limitations highlight a critical gap in the current landscape of animal management technologies. Existing systems either consume excessive power or fail to provide adequate data throughput, making them less than ideal for comprehensive, real-time monitoring and management of cattle across expansive and inaccessible terrains. Although the present document includes references to various other documents, no admission is made that any reference constitutes prior art. The discussion ofreferences refers to their content as presented therein, and does not acknowledge nor confirm the accuracy or pertinency thereof. It will be understood that, although a number ofprior art publications are referred to herein, this reference does not constitute an admission that any ofthese documents form part ofthe common general knowledge in the art in any country. Summary ofthe invention It is an object ofthe present invention to provide a solution to the above described drawbacks, and to provide an alternative to the existing systems that enables to establish a sufficiently large data rate for transmitting data over large distances between animal worn electronic data tags and central elements ofan animal management system over a data communication system. To this end, in accordance with a first aspect, there is provided herewith an assembly of a portable station and an electronic data tag suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification (RFID). The portable station is configured for use in a communication network ofan animal management system. The electronic data tag is configured for being worn by an animal. The portable station comprises a receiver module for receiving a tag data signal. The electronic data tag comprises a signal transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the tag data signal to the portable station using the data communication protocol. The electronic data tag is an active radio frequency identification tag comprising a direct current power source for powering of the electronic data tag. The signal transmission module ofthe electronic data tag comprises a capacitor that is operatively connected to the direct current power source such as to cooperate therewith for charging ofthe capacitor. The signal transmission module of the electronic data tag also comprises a tag amplifier unit for amplifying the tag data signal for transmission thereof, for enhancing a transmission range ofthe electronic data tag. The signal transmission module is further configured for discharging the capacitor upon transmission of the tag data signal, for providing a boost signal for powering the tag amplifier unit. The present invention addresses the known limitations ofconventional RFID systems, particularly their restricted transmission range, by incorporating an onboard amplifier and a strategically utilized boost capacitor that are both integrated in the signal transmission module ofthe electronic data tag. This significantly enhances the capability ofRFID technology to transmit data over long distances, reaching ranges ofmore than one kilometer and potentially extending up to at least ten kilometers. Such an extended range is a considerable advancement over standard RFID capabilities, which generally are limited to much shorter distances oftens to at most a hundred meters. The key to this extended range capability lies in the use of a tag amplifier unit within the electronic data tag. This amplifier boosts the strength of the tag data signal during transmission, effectively expanding its reach. This amplification process is uniquely poweredby an energy boost derived from a boost capacitor. Unlike systems that require constant high power draw, this capacitor is gradually charged using power from a direct current source, such as a battery or a photovoltaic cell, while the transmitter remains dormant. Upon transmission ofthe tag data signal, i.e. when it is providedby a controller ofthe electronic data tag, the peak power for powering the amplifier is provided by the boost capacitor. This method ofpower management is crucial as it minimizes overall power consumption and avoids the pitfalls ofpeak power demands, which can drain power sources rapidly and reduce operational efficiency. By allowing regular RFID to operate over these extended distances with enhanced data transmission rates, the invention facilitates robust, reliable communication within expansive animal management systems. The transmission data rates are sufficient to enable communication of e.g. sensor data from optional sensors measuring various parameters (e.g. vital signs, motion and acceleration data, temperature, etc) from which animal behaviour or distress signals may be derived. Animals equipped with these advanced tags can thus be monitored effectively over large areas, ensuring that data on their location, health, and other critical metrics can be consistently relayedback to portable stations scattered throughout the field. From these stations, the data can then be transmitted to central system components for comprehensive analysis and responsive management actions. The advantages are thus not only practical in terms ofenabling the monitoring of animal health, but also the animals safety can be monitoredby early identification ofinjury or potential hazards (e.g. the presence ofhazardous landscape structures), detection of loss or theft, or localizing animals that have died in the field. The present novel and non-obvious concept described here therefore not only bridges the gap in distance and power limitations associated with traditional RFID systems but also supports a scalable, energy-efficient solution ideal for extensive livestock management operations. The system thus provides a effective solution for farmers and ranchers, enhancing the ability to oversee and manage large herds in remote areas accurately and efficiently. Typically, the capacitor is connected in parallel to the power source (e.g. battery, photovoltaic panel, etc) in order for it to be charged thereby, and in order to provide a boost power signal upon discharge. Note that typically during discharge, the capacitor is not fully discharged. Since it is connected in parallel to the power source, a voltage difference of at least 1.8 volts must remain across the capacitor to prevent the processor from resetting. As may be appreciated, other implementation are possible that prevent a reset ofthe processor to occur upon a full discharge ofthe capacitor, and whichmay involve additional components or a different electronic layout. The invention is thus not limited to the described implementation, and also the fact that typically the discharge is not a full discharge should not be interpreted as being essential to the invention as a whole. In some embodiments, the portable station comprises a further signal transmission module configured for transmitting a further signal to the electronic data tag using the data communication protocol, the further signal comprising at least one of: an interrogation signal for interrogating the electronic data tag for causing the electronic data tag to transmit the tag data signal, or a down link data signal that is sent to the electronic data tag. It may be appreciated that more basic variants ofthe assemblymay rely on uni-directional communication from the tag to a portable station alone. In these variants, it is not per se required to enable the portable station to send any signals back to the tag. For example, a working solution may already be obtained by periodically triggering the electronic data tag to transmit a tag data signal, e.g. using an internal clock, which optionallymay even work properly in absence ofany external synchronization. Thus, implementations ofthe described concept are certainly possible in absence ofany signals being transmitted from the portable station to the tag. However, in the above described class ofembodiments, the portable station is enabled to transmit further signals (e.g. additional signals, return signals, interrogation signals, digital or analog signals) to the electronic data tag in order to enable additional functionality. For example, by enabling the transmission of interrogation signals, the portable station can actively request data from the tag, ensuring timely and specific data retrieval whichmay be critical for real-time monitoring and decision-making. The ability to send downlink data signals allows for dynamic updates to the tags operation, such as reconguring its settings remotely, enhancing the exibility and adaptability ofthe system. In some ofthe abovementioned implementations ofthe described novel and non-obvious concept, i.e. specific embodiments thereof, the portable station is powered via a wireline power supply, such as a mains power supply, and wherein the further signal transmission module comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for transmission thereof for enhancing a transmission range ofthe portable station, wherein the station amplifier is powered via the wireline power supply. In these embodiments, because the portable station is powered using wireline power supply such as mains voltage, the use of a boost capacitor in the portable station is not needed because the amplifier may be powered from the power supply thatmay easily handle the peak power requirements for boosting (which solution, of course, is not available in the animal worn tags). The inclusion of a station amplifier poweredby a stable source allows for stronger signal transmission, extending the operational range ofthe portable station, beneficial for covering larger areas without degradation in signal quality. Yet in other implementations ofthe earlier mentioned embodiments wherein the portable station includes a further signal transmission module, the portable station is powered via a further direct current power source, such as a battery or a photovoltaic panel. Herein, the further signal transmission module comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for transmission thereof for enhancing a transmission range ofthe portable station, wherein the signal transmission module comprises a capacitor that is operatively connected to the further direct current power source for charging ofthe capacitor, and wherein the portable station is further configured for discharging the capacitor upon transmission ofthe further signal, for providing a boost signal for powering the station amplifier. Thus, in these embodiments, the portable station includes a same type of solution for boosting the further signal transmitted to the electronic data tag. With power sourced from batteries or solar panels, the portable station can be deployed in areas without access to mains power, increasing the systems versatility. The boost capacitor that is charged from the power source and which feeds the amplifier with a boost signal, enables in these implementations to uphold a long distance range bi-directional communication with the electronic data tag. In these embodiments, the transmission of a tag data signal from the electronic data tag may for example be requested from the animal management system, via the portable station, dependent on the need. This allows a dynamic transmission scheme, wherein for example the number oftag transmissions is reduced in case the animal is sleeping or ruminating in one location, while the number oftransmissions is increased in case the tag data indicates a potential hazard, such as heat stress or the presence of a dangerous area with hazards. In some embodiments, at least one ofthe transmission range ofthe electronic data tag or the transmission range ofthe portable station is larger than 1 kilometer. As explained above, this may be achieved in any of the described manners in accordance with the present invention. Tests have been conducted up to four kilometers with success. These tests also indicated the potential of achieving much larger ranges of at least five kilometers and even ten kilometers. In accordance with a second aspect ofthe invention, there is provided a data communication network system for use in an animal management system, designed to enable data communicationbetween at least one electronic data tag, which is suitable to be wornby an animal, and a server of the animal management system. The data communication network system comprises at least one assembly according to any one or more ofthe preceding claims. This at least one assembly is suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification and provides the at least one electronic data tag and one or more portable stations ofthe data communication network system. The electronic data tag is configured for being worn by an animal, and the portable station comprises a receiver module for receiving a tag data signal. The electronic data tag includes a signal transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the tag data signal to the portable station using the data communication protocol, and the electronic data tag is an active radio frequency identification tag comprising a direct current power source for powering ofthe electronic data tag. The signal transmission module of the electronic data tag comprises a capacitor that is operatively connected to the direct current power source, cooperating therewith for charging ofthe capacitor, and a tag amplifier unit for amplifying the tag data signal for transmission thereof, thereby enhancing a transmission range ofthe electronic data tag. The signal transmission module is further configured for discharging the capacitor upon transmission of the tag data signal, providing a boost signal for powering the tag amplifier unit. The data communication network system ofthe second aspect advantageously applies an assembly in accordance with the first aspect to the benefit ofobtaining a system that is based on communication via a regular radio frequency identification (RFID) protocol that is boosted using the present concept in order to obtain a sufficiently large data transmission rate over large distances ofpreferably more than one kilometer. The described data communication network system, integral to an animal management system, leverages assemblies that enable communication of tag data signals over large distances, making it particularly effective for managing animals in remote areas. As may be appreciated, RFID has proven to be a robust solution that is well suitable for animal management. Apart from managing cattle in remote areas, the present solutionmay also be used to perform different forms of animal management, such as real-time tracking of Wildlife for the purposes ofnature and Wildlife conservation. A data communication system as described here, in accordance with the proposed embodiments supportedby the description and claims, may apply unidirectional electronic data tags that can only send data over a large distance to a remote portable station, while in this case it would not be possible to perform data communication from the portable stationback to the tag. The tag could in that case for example periodically transmit the tag data signal in order to notify its presence and disclose its whereabouts. As explained in the above, with respect to the first aspect, in some embodiments, the or each portable station comprises a further signal transmission module configured for transmitting a further signal to the electronic data tag using the data communication protocol, the further signal comprising at least one of: an interrogation signal for interrogating the electronic data tag for causing the electronic data tag to transmit the tag data signal, or a down link data signal that is sent to the electronic data tag. In these latter embodiments, two-way communication between the portable station and the electronic data tags becomes possible over large distances in remote areas. This could be half-duplex or even full-duplex. In some ofthese implementations, the or each portable station is powered via a wireline power supply, such as a mains power supply, and wherein the further signal transmission module comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for transmission thereof for enhancing a transmission range ofthe portable station, wherein the station amplifier is powered via the wireline power supply. Advantages of this have been described earlier. However, in other ofthese implementations, the or each portable station comprises a power supply module including a further direct current power source, such as a battery or a photovoltaic panel. The incorporation ofmultiple portable stations, each powered either by a solar panel or a battery, significantly enhances operational efficiency and sustainability. This would allow the portable stations to be placed freely at suitable locations in a remote area, in order receive and relay tag data signals. In particular, in some ofthese latter implementations (embodiments), the further signal transmission module ofthe or each portable station comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for transmission thereof for enhancing a transmission range ofthe portable station, wherein the signal transmission module comprises a capacitor that is operatively connected to the power supply module for charging ofthe capacitor, and wherein the portable station is further configured for discharging the capacitor upon transmission ofthe further signal, for providing a boost signal for powering the station amplifier. In various other or further ofthese embodiments, the or each portable station further comprises a power monitoring unit for monitoring an available output power from the power supply module. These portable stations are equipped with a power monitoring unit that diligently monitors the available output power from their respective power supply modules. This monitoring capability is advantageous as it enables a controller to intelligently manage power usage by shifting the stations to a power save mode during less critical times, such as at night for solar-powered units, or when battery levels are low. The power save mode effectively reduces the number of transmissions within the network, conserving energy without compromising the system's overall functionality. This approach not only extends the operational lifespan ofeach station but also ensures consistent performance, even in scenarios where power is scarce. Additionally, by alerting operators to an impending low-power state, the system facilitates timely interventionsallowing for either recharging or replacing ofpower sources, thus minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous monitoring and management ofthe animal herd. Collectively, these features significantly enhance the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability ofthe animal management system, making it well-suited for operation under the challenging conditions typically encountered in remote environments. In some embodiments of the system in accordance with the second aspect, the or each portable station comprises a transceiver for multi-directional communication with at least one further portable station such as to provide a mesh network, for relaying the tag data signal by conveying the tag data signal via the one or more portable stations from the at least one electronic data tag to the server or to an entity in communicative connection with the server. This is beneficial as it enables the tag data signals to be relayed through multiple portable stations, from the electronic data tag all the way to the central parts ofthe animal management system (e.g. the server). Another advantage of this mesh network is its robustness; the data communication does not rely on a single point but is distributed across various nodes, which increases the reliability of data transmission, especially in remote or challenging environments. Ifone node or pathway fails, the network can automatically reroute the data through different paths. Furthermore, this structure allows for greater coverage area without the need for additional infrastructure, which can be both costly and impractical in extensive rural settings. In some embodiments, the or each portable station further comprises a controller operatively connected with the power monitoring unit, wherein the controller is configured for operating the transceiver dependent on the available output power being above or below a predefined threshold, such that the transceiver is operated to perform said relaying ofthe tag data signal when the available output power is above the threshold and that the transceiver is operated to cease said relaying ofthe tag data signal when the available output power is below the threshold. This class ofembodiments is already briey referred to above, and enables to reduce power consumption for example at night when available power is small in case a photovoltaic panel is applied. In addition to this, in some more sophisticated implementations (but certainly not in all implementations) this may for example be manually overridden during lower light levels during thunderstorms or other extreme whether conditions. For this, optionally an auxiliary (chargeable) battery may be present to provide power during an override. The option to override the automatic power save mode may be advantageous under such conditions to allow real time monitoring of the herd in order to perform intervention. As stated, in the present invention, at least one ofthe transmission range of the electronic data tag or the transmission range ofthe or each portable stationmay optionally be larger than 1 kilometer. The electronic data tags or the portable stations (or both) are thereby configured to transmit the wireless data signal over a distance of at least one kilometer to the nearest portable station. If for example the transmission range is 2 kilometer, a grid ofportable stations having an inter-distance of approximately 2 kilometers allows to span a large area thatmay be monitored. Furthermore, the or each portable station the receiver may be configured for receiving the tag data signal at a carrier frequency of at least 1 gigahertz, preferably above 2 gigahertz, more preferable between 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, and more preferable between 2.85 gigahertz and 2.55 gigahertz, for example 2.4 or 2.45 gigahertz. An advantage RFID at 2.45 GHz is the ability to achieve higher data transfer rates compared to using lower frequencies, which enables faster communication between electronic data tags and portable stations. Furthermore, the 2.45 GHz frequencyband operates at a short wavelength (compared to lower frequencies), enabling the use ofsmaller antenna sizes on the tags, which is an advantage for animal worn tags. In some embodiments, the or each portable station is configured for receiving the tag data signal from the at least one electronic data tag as a uni- directional signal from the electronic data tag to the respective portable station. The benefit ofusing uni-directional signals maybe found in the robustness ofsuch signals with respect to data integrity and error correction. Also, the transmission ofuni- directional signals can be achieved with relatively simple electronic designs. On the other hand, uni-directional signals are one way only, and do not allow to send anythingback to the tags. Furthermore, this includes the fact that such tags cannot be interrogated, and for this reason must transmit their signals with a certain periodicity all the time or during day-time. In some embodiments, the or each portable station comprises a controller, and wherein the controller is configured for determining a position ofthe at least one electronic data tag, wherein said controller is configured for performing said determination ofthe positionbased on one or more ofthe received tag data signal from the at least one electronic data tag and one or more further tag data signals relayed by at least one further portable station. Electronic data tags transmit signals in all directions, which can be received by multiple portable stations. These stations can relay the signals through the network, allowing other stations to pick them up as well. The portable stations' controllers in the embodiments described, then calculate the position ofthe data tagbased on signals received from various stations. In accordance with a third aspect, there is provided an electronic data tag suitable to be worn by an animal for use in a data communication system according to the second aspect or an assembly according to the first aspect, wherein the electronic data tag is configured for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, the tag therefore comprising an electronic circuit including a controller, a memory, a data communication unit and a direct current power source for powering of the electronic data tag, wherein the data communication unit comprises a signal transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the tag data signal to the portable station using the data communication protocol, wherein the signal transmission module ofthe electronic data tag comprises: a capacitor that is operatively connected to the direct current power source such as to cooperate therewith for charging ofthe capacitor; and a tag amplifier unit for amplifying the tag data signal for transmission thereof, for enhancing a transmission range ofthe electronic data tag; wherein the signal transmission module is further configured for discharging the capacitor upon transmission ofthe tag data signal, for providing a boost signal for powering the tag amplifier unit. The effects and advantages ofusing an electronic data tag in accordance with the third aspect have been described above.A relatively high data rate may be achieved using standard RFID, while the present invention allows to provide a large transmission distance range of a few kilometers and while being conservative in energy usage by preventing peak power draws for transmission. In some embodiments, the memory comprises identifier data indicative of a unique identifier associated with the electronic data tag, wherein the controller is configured for providing the tag data signal including the identifier data, for transmission thereof to a portable station via the signal transmission module. In an animal management system, the use ofunique identity data in the memory ofthe electronic data tags links these tags to specific animals, allowing the data signals from the tags to correspond to particular animals. For example, in a system where the position ofthe electronic data tags is tracked, the data stored in the tags memory can be used to determine the location ofthe animals. While the use ofunique identity data in the electronic tags is not a requirement for the invention, the advantages ofhaving such data and applying it (e.g. sending it along with the tag data signals) in these embodiments are evident. In some embodiments, the tag data signal is conveyed via uni-directional communication. The benefit ofusing uni-directional signals maybe found in the robustness ofsuch signals with respect to data integrity and error correction. Also, the transmission of uni-directional signals can be achieved with relatively simple electronic designs. On the other hand, uni-directional signals are one way only, and do not allow to send anything back to the tags. Furthermore, this includes the fact that such tags cannot be interrogated, and for this reason must transmit their signals with a certain periodicity all the time or during day-time. In other or further embodiments, the data communication unit is configured for performing RFID communication at a carrier frequencybetween 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, in particular 2.4 gigahertz. Operating at higher frequencies like 2.4 GHZ allows RFID systems to achieve greater communication ranges compared to lower frequencyRFID systems. Therefore, in combination with amplifier unit that is fed using a boost capacitor, as proposed in accordance with the novel and non-obvious concept (ie. the invention) described herein, the use of this frequency maximizes the transmission distance range ofthe tags. Furthermore, RFID at the indicated range around 2.4 GHZ provides a relatively high bandwidth, enabling fast data transfer rates. This is advantageous when transmitting detailed animal information, such as identification data, health status, or sensor data. This is achievable using a relatively short antenna, in view ofthe shorter wavelength. In some embodiments, the data communication unit is configured for data communication with a portable station over a distance of at least one kilometer. This has been explained herein above. In accordance with a fourth aspect, there is provided herewith a portable station for use in a data communication network in accordance with the second aspect in an animal management system, the portable station being configured for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, the portable station comprising a receiver for receiving a tag data signal from an electronic data tag. Furthermore, in accordance with a fifth aspect, there is provided herewith a method oftransmitting a tag data signal from an electronic data tag to a portable station over a data communication network system in an animal management system, wherein the electronic data tag is worn by an animal and wherein the portable station is in communicative connection with a server ofthe animal management system, wherein the tag data signal is transmitted via wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, wherein the electronic data tag transmits the tag data signal to a receiver of the portable station using a signal transmission module, and wherein the electronic data tag is poweredby a direct current power source, wherein transmitting the data tag signal comprises: obtaining, from a controller ofthe electronic data tag, the tag data signal for transmission thereof; and amplifying, by a tag amplifier unit, the tag data signal for enhancing a transmission range ofthe electronic data tag; wherein the method further comprises: charging, by the signal transmission module, a capacitor that is operatively connected to the direct current power; and discharging the capacitor, upon obtaining of the tag data signal, for providing a boost signal for powering the tag amplifier unit. In some embodiments, as explained above, the tag data signal is transmitted at a carrier frequency of at least one gigahertz, preferably above two gigahertz, more preferable between 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, and more preferable between 2.35 gigahertz and 2.55 gigahertz, for example 2.4 or 2.45 gigahertz. UsingRFID systems at higher frequencies like 2.4 GHZ allows for fast data transfer and improved communication over longer distances compared to lower frequency systems. This is particularly beneficial for transmitting detailed animal information, such as identification, health status, or sensor data. The higher frequency also allows for the use of shorter antennas, thanks to the shorter wavelength, which makes the tags more compact and practical for use on animals. Additionally, when combined with an amplifier poweredby a boost capacitor (as in the invention), the use of 2.4 GHZ further maximizes the transmission range, enhancing the overall efficiency of the system. In other or further embodiments, the tag data signal is transmitted as a uni-directional signal from the electronic data tag to the respective portable station. The advantages thereofhave been touched upon herein above. In yet further embodiments, the method further comprises relaying ofthe tag data signal by multi-directional communication from the portable station to at least one further portable station in a mesh network. The relaying oftag data signals in amesh network extends coverage by allowing portable stations to pass signals between each other. This also benefits reliability, as ifone station fails, others can still relay the data. In other or further embodiments, the portable station comprises a power source, a controller and a power monitoring unit for monitoring an available output power from the power source, wherein the method comprises: operating the transceiver, by the controller, dependent on the available output power being above or below a predefined threshold, such that the transceiver is operated to perform said relaying ofthe tag data signal when the available output power is above the threshold and that the transceiver is operated to cease said relaying ofthe tag data signal when the available output power is below the threshold. This is in particular beneficial where for example solar panels are used to power the portable stations, as it allows to change the communication behaviour during low light conditions. In yet specific embodiments, the portable stations may be controlled to allow emergency signals (or other priority signals) to be relayed, while ceasing relay ofregular data traffic at low light conditions. In some embodiments, the portable station comprises a controller, further comprising: determining, by the controller, a position of the at least one electronic data tag, wherein said determination of the position is performedbased on one or more of: the received tag data signal from the at least one electronic data signal and one or more further tag data signals relayed by a further portable station. Brief description ofthe drawings The invention will further be elucidated by description ofsome specific embodiments thereof, making reference to the attached drawings. The detailed description provides examples ofpossible implementations of the invention, but is not to be regarded as describing the only embodiments falling under the scope. The scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and the description is to be regarded as illustrative without being restrictive on the invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 illustrates a schematic overview ofan animal management system; Figure 2 illustrates a close-up ofcommunication being performed in an animal management system; Figures 8A and 8B show different types of animal tag; Figure 4a and 4B illustrate ear tags; Figure 5 a schematic overview ofvarious elements of a tag are shown; Figure 6 illustrates a high-level circuit design of a tag; Figure 7 provides another schematic of a tag; Figure 8 schematically illustrates a radio frequency identification tag; Figure 9 is a schematic graph of the charge Q stored in capacitor during use of a tag; Figure 10 schematically illustrates a portable station; Figure 1 1 schematically illustrates an electronic design of a portable station; Figure 12 illustrates powering of a portable station by a solar panel in a variant. Detailed description Terminology used for describing particular embodiments is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations ofone or more ofthe associated listed items. It will be understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" specify the presence of stated features but do not preclude the presence or addition ofone or more other features. It will be further understood thatwhen a particular step of a method is referred to as subsequent to another step, it can directly follow said other step or one or more intermediate steps may be carried out before carrying out the particular step, unless specified otherwise. Likewise it will be understood that when a connection between structures or components is described, this connection may be established directly or through intermediate structures or components unless specified otherwise. The invention is described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments ofthe invention are shown. In the drawings, the absolute and relative sizes of systems, components, layers, and regions may be exaggerated for clarity. Embodiments may be described with reference to schematic and / or cross-section illustrations ofpossibly idealized embodiments and intermediate structures of the invention. In the description and drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Relative terms as well as derivatives thereofshould be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and do not require that the system be constructed or operated in a particular orientation unless stated otherwise. The present invention relates to data communication via radio frequency identification (RFID). An RFID signal is preferably transmitted at a fixed carrier frequency and does not apply chirps. By fixed carrier frequency it is meant that any frequency variations remain within a coherence bandwidth of a transmission channel at said carrier frequency. Figure 1 illustrates a schematic overview ofan animal management system 20 in accordance with the novel and non-obvious principles described herein. The animal management system 20 is designed for tracking and managing animals 85 across large, remote areas such as a rural landscape 25. The system 20 is strategically designed to provide efficient, long-range communication in scenarios where traditional livestock management proves challenging. The landscape 25 depicted in the figure includes natural barriers such as a river 28 with a side branch, andmay also include hills or mountains, rock formations, forests, valleys (which are not depicted). To allow animal management via wireless animal tag, a robust, long-range data communication solution is desired in these terrains. Afarm 26 is shown as the operational base, where the central parts ofthe animal management system 20 are installed. At the heart ofthe system is an animal management server 28, which is operatively connected to a data storage 80. The data storage 80 could take various forms, including internal memory, external memory, or cloud storage, depending on the system requirements and scale. The server 28 serves as the systems central hub, processing data and enabling the real-time monitoring and management of animals 85 in the field. The system 20 further includes a base station 81, which maintains a wireline connection to the server 28 for reliable data backhaul. In larger systems, there could be multiple base stations 81 distributed across the landscape 25 (though only one is shown in this figure). These base stations 81 may be interconnected either wirelessly or via wireline, forming a versatile network that supports data transmission over extended distances. The base stations 81 main function is the backhauling of data signals across large geographic areas. In an alternative embodiment (not shown in figure 1), the server 28 could be implemented as a remote server, connected to the rest of the animal management system 20 via the internet. Instead ofbeing located on the farm 26, the server 28 could reside in a cloud-based infrastructure or at a central data center, offering increased scalability and exibility for larger livestock operations or multi-farm networks. In such a configuration, the base station 81 may still be connected via a wireline connection to the local network ofthe farm 26, but it could also be equipped with an internet gateway to relay databetween the remote server 28 and the portable stations 88 distributed across the landscape 25. An advantageous part of the system 20 lies within its access network, particularly the segment between the base station 31 and the animals 35 in the field 25. The access network consists of a plurality ofportable stations 33, which collectively form a mesh network. The portable stations 33 are positioned strategically across the landscape 25, enablingthem to communicate with one another and with the base station 31. Each portable station 33 can communicate with its neighbouring portable stations 33 or with the base station 31 using any suitable wireless data communication protocol, such as long-term evolution (LTE), fifth generation mobile networks (5G), worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMax, with distance ranges up to 50 km), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), or other emerging wireless technologies. Although optical communication (e.g. such as free space optics (FSO)) could theoretically also be used, this may not be preferred due to the challenges of maintaining a line-ofsight in rugged terrain. Such solutions are not excluded as a possible implementation though. The mesh network formedby the portable stations 33 allows for highly exible and scalable coverage. Should one station 33 experience connectivity issues, the network can reroute data through alternative pathways, ensuring reliable transmission even in the face ofobstacles like rivers or dense forest areas. This enhances the resilience and robustness ofthe system, making it ideal for use in challenging landscapes. The advantageous aspects ofthe system is most evident in the communication link 36 between the portable stations 33 and the animals 35 in the field 25. This communication 36 is achieved via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), but with enhanced capabilities to overcome the typical range limitations of conventional RFID systems. To this end, the electronic tags 40 worn by the animals 85 are equipped with advanced circuitry to facilitate long-range RFID communication. Each tag 40 incorporates a boosting capacitor (element 68 in figure 6) and a signal amplifier (element 70 in figure 6), which enable the transmission ofRFID signals over distances of at least 1 kilometer, with potential ranges extending to as far as 10 kilometers. This is a significant improvement over standard RFID systems, which typically have much shorter operational ranges of at best 100 meters in ideal conditions. The boost capacitor 68 and amplifier 70 work together to provide the necessary power boost for long-distance signal transmission. The capacitor 68 stores energy when the tag 40 is idle, and upon signal transmission, it discharges to provide a power boost to the amplifier 70, ensuring that the signal reaches the nearest portable station 88. The communication between the cow 85 and the base station 81 begins with an RFID link 86 established between the tag 40 wornby the cow 85 and the nearest portable station 88, in this case, portable station 881. The portable station 88- 1 receives the tag data transmitted via the RFID link 86. Next, portable station 88-1 transmits the received data using a wireless data communication protocol, such as LTE, via omnidirectional data communication 87. This transmission is picked up by nearby portable stations 88, including portable station 88-2. From portable station 88- 2, the data continues to be relayed in a similar manner using omnidirectional data communication 87 to portable station 888 The data transmission proceeds further through portable station 88-4, then to portable station 88-5, and finally to portable station 88-6, all via omnidirectional data communication 87. When the data reaches portable station 88-6, it is transmitted directly to the base station 81. The base station 81 relays the data to the server 28 for processing. The server 28 processes the data from the tags 40, whichmay include various types ofinformation. For example, itmay extract positioning data to localize the cow 35. Additionally or alternatively, the data from the tags 40 may also include health data, movement data, or animal status / activity data, which are crucial for monitoring the well-being and behavior of the cow 85. Each step in the communication ensures that the data from the cow 85 is efficiently transmitted through the portable stations 88 in the mesh network, ultimately reaching the base station 81 and being processed at the server 28. In figure 1, the area illustrated in the example is approximately twentyby fifteen kilometer (20 x 15 km). In reality, much larger areas may likewise be covered in this manner. The inter-distance between portable stations 88 couldbe e.g. 6 kilometer or 8 kilometer, and the number ofportable stations 88 is not limited (i.e. only limited by a readers imagination). Thus, large farm lands in remote areas (anywhere) may effectively be coveredby the present animal management system 20 which is based on RFID boosted using the concepts ofthe present invention. Figure 2 provides a close-up ofcommunication being performed in the animal management system 20 based on the concepts ofthe present invention. In this example, the cow 40 transmits a signal via the RFID link 86 to the nearest portable station 88. The portable station 88 receives the signal and relays it through other portable stations 88 using omnidirectional data communication 87. The relayed signal eventually reaches the base station 31. The base station 31 transmits the data to the server 28, which is connected to amemory 30 for storing the received data. Additionally, the server 28 is connected via a wide area network 42 to cloud storage 43, allowing the system to store large volumes of data remotely. This enables efficient, scalable data management and accessibility from various locations. Each component, including the cow 40, the portable stations 33, the base station 31, and the server 28, plays a key role in ensuring seamless data transmission and storage, enhancing the functionality ofthe animal management system 20. The tag 40 used in this example is a neck tag wornby the cow 35, enabling communication with the portable station 33 via the RFID link 86. However, the RFID technology described here is versatile and can be implemented in various other types of animal tags commonly available in the market. These include leg tags, tail tags, ear tags, various collar tags or even implantable RFID tags or stomach bolus type devices (although in this last case the distance range may be limited by attenuation of the data signal in the body ofcow 85). Each type oftag offers different advantages depending on the specific needs ofthe livestock or the environment in which the animal management system is deployed. The exibility ofthe technology allows for wide adaptation across different types of animals and tracking requirements, ensuring efficient communication and data collection from the animal to the system. Figures 3A and 3B show different form factors ofcommonly used tag types, specifically neck tags or collar tags. In these figures, the tag 40 is attached to a collar 41, which is worn around the animal's neck, facilitating communication via the RFID link 86. Similarly, Figures 4A and 4B illustrate ear tags 45 and 45', where the tag 40 is integrated into a carrier that can be attached to the animal's ear. These ear tags 45 and 45' provide an alternative form factor for implementing the RFID technology, allowing exible placement on the animal depending on the specific needs ofthe livestock management system. Both neck tags and ear tags are widely used in animal management systems, and the RFID technology described here can be adapted to fit these various tag types. This will for example be explained further down below in relation to figure 8 later, which shows the ear tag 45 that is also illustrated in figure 4B. In Figure 5, a schematic overview ofthe various elements of a tag 40 in accordance with an embodiment ofthe invention is shown. The tag 40 includes a processor 50, which is responsible for managing the tags operations. The processor 50 optionally receives input signals from internal sensors 60, whichmay be included to enhance the tags functionality. These internal sensors 60 are optional but could include devices such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or other sensors for monitoring the animal's movement and behavior. In addition to internal sensors, the processor 50 may optionally be connected to external sensors 61, which are either located outside the housing ofthe tag 40 or extendbeyond the tag. These external sensors 61 could include instruments like a thermometer for measuringbody temperature, a photo sensor for detecting light levels, or a pulsoximeter for monitoring the animal's blood oxygen levels. The tag 40 is poweredby a battery 54, which also supplies power to a communication unit 52 responsible for handlingRFID communication. The communication unit 52 connects to an antenna 56, enabling the tag to transmit and receive RFID signals. In principle, the invention may be implemented using uni- directional communication, where the tag 40 only transmits data to the portable stations 88. This one-way communication approach has the advantage ofmaking the signal transmission more robust to disturbances. However, the invention also supports bi-directional communication, either half-duplex or full-duplex, which allows for two- way communication. This bi-directional setup offers additional functionality, such as the ability to receive commands or adjustments from the portable stations 33. The communication unit 52 is equipped with a capacitor 68 and an amplifier unit 70, which play a crucial role in boosting the transmission range ofthe RFID signals. These components are further elaborated in Figure 6, where a specific embodiment oftheir operation is described. Figure 6 illustrates a high-level circuit design ofthe tag 40 in accordance with the invention. This diagram provides an overview ofthe key components involved in the operation ofthe tag 40. At the core ofthe design is the processor 50, which manages the overall functionality ofthe tag 40. The processor 50may optionally be connected to sensors 60 that provide additional data, such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. These sensors 60 are optional, and in some implementations, theymay be absent ifthe application only requires basic functionality, such as mere identification of animals and / or positioning on the basis ofRFID signal processing by triangulation within the network. The tag 40may also include amemory 68 for data storage. In its simplest form, this memory 68 could store identifier data to uniquely identify the tag 40. This enables tracking ofthe animals position via triangulation of the RFID signals 86 received by multiple portable stations 88 in the mesh network. The memory 68 may also store other data, such as data obtained from the sensors 60 or data received from other tags 40 (in the event oftwo-directional communication via RFID), which may be used or transmitted viaRFID to be relayed to the server 28. Power for the tag 40 is providedby a battery 54, but the circuit may alternatively or additionally accommodate other power sources. For instance, a small solar panel could be used to power the tag 40 and charge the capacitor 68 during the day, further enhancing the tags autonomy and sustainability in remote environments. The communication unit 52 handles the RFID signal transmission and includes the capacitor 68. This capacitor 68 is connected in parallel to the battery 54 (or alternative power source) and is designed to provide a boost ofpowerby discharging when transmitting signals. It is relevant to note that the capacitor 68 is not fully discharged during each transmission. This ensures that the processor 50 remains operational, preventing any reset due to a complete power drain.A transceiver chip 66 receives signal transmission instructions from the processor 50. These signals are then prepared for transmission via RFID. To initiate the RFID transmission, the signal is sent to the amplifier 70 for amplification, and the switch 72 is closed (which could be controlled by either the transceiver chip 66 or the processor 50). When the switch 72 is closed, the capacitor 68 discharges its stored energy, providing a significant power boost to the amplifier 70 to perform the amplification of the RFID signal. Once amplified, the signal is routed to the output 74 and transmitted via the antenna 56 as an RFID signal 86. This RFID signal can reach a nearby portable station 88, located up to ten kilometers away, depending on the environmental conditions and the configuration ofthe system. This high-level circuit design demonstrates how the tag 40 efficiently manages power consumption while ensuring long-range RFID communication, for achieving effective functioning ofthe animal management system 20 in remote and expansive areas. Figure 7 provides another schematic of a tag 40 in accordance with some embodiments. The diagram in figure 7 identifies components that may be used to implement the presently described concepts, although it does not show the capacitor 68 (which is present in order to provide the power boost as earlier described). In figure 7, it can be seen that the processor 50 (here referred to as microcontroller unit (MCU)), a transmitter unit 67 and a receiver unit 80 (units 67 and 80 together forming a transceiver in this embodiment) are providedby a low-power system-on-chip (SoC) unit, in this embodiment for example a Silicon Labs® EFR32FG22 series SoC chip. The applied EFR32FG22 devices in accordance with this embodiment for example may include a 38.4MHzArm Cortex-M33 core, up to 512kB ofash program memory, up to 32kB ofRAM, and a 2.4GHz wireless radio with a transmit power up to 6dBm and receive sensitivity as low as106.4dBm (at 250 kbps O-QPSK DSSS). Itmay operate with a radio receive current of2.5mA and a radio transmit current of3.4mA / 7.5mA (0dBm / 6dBm output) as indicated in figure 7. In the embodiment, the 3.4mA0dBm output is connected to the amplifier 70. The amplifier 70 is provided as part of a front- end-module (FEM) for radio frequency (RF) communications, such as a SKY66118 type module ofSkyworks®. The FEM further includes a bypass 82 that bypasses the amplifier 70 and which enables to pass received signals coming from antenna 56 to the receiver unit 80. As may be appreciated, the elements and units mentioned for implementation ofthe present concept may deviate, and the above implementation is one ofmany possible implementations. The invention is not limited to this implementation, and even not to the use ofsystems-on-chip or front-end-modules. For example, it is possible to implement the embodiment illustrated in figure 6 largely using analogue units, with some dedicated chips for the processor 50 or transceiver chip 66. The elements 67 and 80 described here in relation to figure 7may likewise be implemented differently. The present concept is at best limitedby broadest scope of the concept as claimed. Figure 8 schematically illustrates a radio frequency identification tag 45 in accordance with an embodiment. The tag 45 offigure 8 is for example also resembled by the tag 45 in figure 4B. The tag 45 comprises a housing formedby front housing part 2a andback housing part 2b, which houses a power supply 54 and a printed circuit board 4. The housingmay be formed differently in alternative embodiments. For example, the tag 45 may comprise a moulded housing that is a single piece of material. The tag 45 illustrated in figure 8 is an ear tag, the back housing part 2b thereof also including a receiving part 1 1 that includes an opening for receiving an attachment pen. With this, the ear tag 45 can be fixed to the ear ofan animal to be managed in a manner known to the skilled person. Important to realize in relation to the various tags 40, 45 and 45 is that they all have in common that the novel and non- obvious concept described and claimed herein is implemented in these tags, and that they are applied in an animal management system 25 suitable for tracking and managing animals in remote areas. The tags 40, 45 and 45 are part of the access network connected to abackbone formedby a mesh network ofportable stations 33. Furthermore, the various tags 40, 45 and 45 describedmay be different in many other ways, such as the use of sensors 60 or 61 or the type oftag (e.g. a tail tag, neck tag, ear tag, stomach bolus, leg tag, a patch, etc.). Figure 9 is a schematic graph 90 ofthe charge Q stored in capacitor 68 during use ofthe tag 40. The charge Q is indicated on the vertical axis 94 and time is indicated on the horizontal axis 92. At time to the capacitor 68 is charged with power from power supply 54, and the charge Q in section 96 will increase. Then, at time t1 a transmission is performed via transceiver unit 66, and switch 72 is closed in order to discharge the capacitor 68. The section 98 shows a quickly decreasing charge level Q, providing most ofthe charge until reaching time t2when the switch 72 is again opened under control ofprocessor 50. Thereafter, in section 100 the capacitor 68 is charged again with power from power supply 54, and the charge level Q will increase. Although the graph suggests that all charge is released during the discharge of capacitor 68, this is in reality not the case as this would usually reset the processor 50 (which is not intended). Figure 10 schematically illustrates a portable station 33 in accordance with an embodiment.A high level electronic design ofthe portable station 33 is illustrated in figure 11. The portable station 33 comprises two antennas 117 and 118, wherein for example antenna 117 is intended for communication ofRFID signals with the tags 40, 45 and 45 described herein. To this end, the antenna 117 is connected to anRFID type communication unit 124 under the control ofprocessor 120. RFID type communication unit 124 is configured for performing data communication using anRFID type communication protocol. This unit may, optionally, likewise include a capacitor powered amplifier circuit (e.g. such as unit 52 of figure 6) to amplify anRFID signal in order to extend its range. However, because the portable stations 33 e.g. as illustrated in figure 10, although being portable, are larger and typically placed on fixed (or semi- fixed) locations, they offer more room for applying a larger battery or use solar panels 115. In some embodiments where this may be convenient or possible, a portable station 88 may even be provided with a mains voltage adapter in order to be continuously powered. Therefore, the portable station 88 will typically include a power supply that provides plenty ofpower for a sufficiently long time, such that there may be no need for a capacitor powered amplifier circuit (e.g. such as unit 52 offigure 6) to amplify an RFID signal. The present reference to such an element is merely intended to inform the skilled person that adding such an element is possible ifneeded. The portable station 33 further includes an antenna 118 connected to a wireless communication unit 125 under the control ofprocessor 120. Wireless communication unit 125 is configured for providing wireless data communication over long range, e.g. applying any suitable wireless data communication protocol of choice, such as long-term evolution (LTE), fifth generation mobile networks (5G), worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMax, with distance ranges up to 50 km), Wi- Fi 6 (802.11ax), or other emerging wireless technologies. In some alternative embodiments, the antenna 118 and communication unit 125 not present, and instead a different long-range data communication unitmay be applied. For example, instead of unit 125 and antenna 118, an optical communication unit (e.g. such as free space optics (FSO)) could be applied, although this may not be preferred in all circumstances due to the challenges ofmaintaining a line-of-sight in rugged terrain. Such solutions are not excluded as a possible implementation though, andmay be consideredwhen implementing the present teachings. For the present example, it is assumed that optical communication is not desired, and therefore portable station 88 offigure 10 and 11 is equipped with an antenna 118 and communication unit 125. The antennas 117 and 118may extend outside the housing 110, but this is not a requirement. Many different implementations are possible, wherein for example the antennas 117 and 118 may be integrated in the housing 110 (and are not visible from the outside). The housingmay be placed on a base 111, that can be installed on the ground. The portable station 88 may further include amemory 121 for storing data, for example in order to accumulate data before sending or to store signal data for analysis. Figure 12 illustrates the principle of a particular embodiment wherein a portable station 88 may be poweredby a solar panel 115. The energy available from a solar panel 115 may be reduced at night time, when it is dark Figure 12 shows a graph of a full day, from 12am on aMonday to 12am on a Tuesday. In the given situation, the sun sets at 8pm and rises again at 5:80am. During daytime 182 and 184, the solar panel 115 provides sufficient power to enable transmission and receipt of wireless data via communication unit 125 and antenna 118. During the night 188, power supply from the panel 115 drops and the controller 120 ofportable station 88 is programmed to cease transmission. Optionally, emergency messages or priority data may be transmitted using a buffer capacitor or small internal battery. The present invention has been described in terms ofsome specific embodiments thereof. It will be appreciated that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described herein are intended for illustrated purposes only and are not by any manner or means intended to be restrictive on the invention. It is believed that the operation and construction ofthe present invention will be apparent from the foregoing description and drawings appended thereto. It will be clear to the skilled person that the invention is not limited to any embodiment herein described and that modifications are possible which should be considered within the scope ofthe appended claims. Also kinematic inversions are considered inherently disclosed and to be within the scope ofthe invention. Moreover, any ofthe components and elements of the various embodiments disclosedmay be combined or may be incorporated in other embodiments where considered necessary, desired or preferred, without departing from the scope ofthe invention as defined in the claims. Throughout this document, when referring to the invention the present document applies the wording invention or present invention, although in some cases reference is made to the novel and non-obvious concept or the proposed solution is used instead. Advantages are sometimes referred to as benefits, achievements, positive effects or effects. Embodiments are sometimes referred to as implementations, variants or examples. Alternative wording may likewise be applied, without departing from the intention to refer to the present invention or embodiments thereof. In the claims, any reference signs shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The term 'comprising' and including when used in this description or the appended claims should not be construed in an exclusive or exhaustive sense but rather in an inclusive sense. Thus the expression comprising as used herein does not exclude the presence ofother elements or steps in addition to those listed in any claim. Expressions such as "consisting of', when used in this description or the appended claims, should be construed not as an exhaustive enumeration but rather in an inclusive sense of "at least consisting of'. Furthermore, the words a and an shall not be construed as limited to only one, but instead are used to mean at least one, and do not exclude a plurality. Features that are not specifically or explicitly described or claimedmay be additionally included in the structure ofthe invention within its scope. Any ofthe claimed or disclosed devices or portions thereofmay be combined together or separated into further portions unless specifically stated otherwise, without rting from the claimed invention. Expressions such as: "means for should be d as: "component configured for ..." or "member constructed to ..." and should be trued to include equivalents for the structures disclosed. The use of expressions "critical", "preferred", "especially preferred" etc. is not intended to limit the ntion. Additions, deletions, and modifications within the purview of the skilled on may generally be made without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe ntion, as is determined by the claims. The invention may be practiced otherwise n as specifically described herein, and is only limitedby the appended claims. m 1. Assembly of a mobile station and an electronic data label suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, where the mobile station is configured for use in a communication network of a animal management system, and where the electronic data label is configured to to be carried by an animal, where the mobile station comprises a receiver for receiving a label data signal; where the electronic data label is a signal transmission module includes for wirelessly transmitting the label data signal to the mobile station using the data communication protocol, and where the electronic data label an active radio frequency identification label is with a DC power supply for powering the electronic data label, where the signal transmission module of the electronic data label includes: a capacitor that is operationally connected to the DC power supply to work together to charge the capacitor; and an amplifier unit for amplifying the label data signal for the transmitting it for a larger transmission range of the electronic data label to realize; where the signal transmission module is further configured for the capacitor to discharge during the transmission of the label data signal, to a to provide a drive signal for powering the amplifier unit. 2. Assembly according to claim 1, whereby the mobile station a further includes signal transmission module which is configured for transmitting a further signal to the electronic data label using the data communication protocol, whereby the further signal at least one of the the following includes: an interrogation signal for interrogating the electronic data label in order to have the electronic data label sent of the label data signal, or a downlink data signal that is sent to the electronic data label. 8. Assembly according to claim 2, whereby the mobile station is powered via a wired power supply, such as a mains power supply, and where the further signal transmission module includes a station amplifier unit for the amplify the further signal for its transmission, to a greater to achieve the transmission range of the mobile station, whereby the station amplifier is powered via the wired power supply. 4. Assembly according to claim 2, where the mobile station is powered via a further direct current power supply, such as a battery or a photovoltaic panel, and where the further signal transmission module comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for its transmission, to a greater to achieve the transmission range of the mobile station, whereby the signal transmission module comprises a capacitor that is operationally connected to the further DC power supply for charging the capacitor, and whereby the The mobile station is further configured to discharge the capacitor during the transmission of the further signal, to provide a drive signal for the powering the station amplifier unit. 5. Combination in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, whereby at at least one of the transmission range of the electronic data label or the transmission range of the mobile station is greater than 1 kilometer. 6. Data communication network system for use in a animal management system, to enable data communication between ten at least one electronic data tag suitable for an animal to wear and a server of the animal management system, where the data communication network system comprises at least one assembly according to one or more of the previous claims, whereby at least one assembly is suitable for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, and where at least one combination the at least an electronic data label and one or more mobile stations of the data communication network system provided, where the electronic data label is configured to be used by an animal are carried, and where the mobile station includes a receiver for the receiving a label data signal; where the electronic data label is a signal transmission module includes for wirelessly transmitting the label data signal to the mobile station using the data communication protocol, and where the electronic data label an active radio frequency identification label is with a DC power supply for powering the electronic data label, where the signal transmission module of the electronic data label includes: a capacitor that is operationally connected to the DC power supply to work together to charge the capacitor; and an amplifier unit for amplifying the label data signal for its transmission, to achieve a greater transmission range of the electronic to realize data label; where the signal transmission module is further configured for the capacitor to discharge during the transmission of the label data signal, to a to provide a drive signal for powering the amplifier unit. 7. Data communication network system pursuant to claim 6, where the or each mobile station includes a further signal transmission module that is configured for the sending a further signal to the electronic data label with using the data communication protocol, whereby the further signal includes at least one of the following: an interrogation signal for the querying the electronic data label in order to the electronic to transmit a data label from the label data signal, or a downlink data signal that is transmitted to the electronic data label. 8. Data communication network system pursuant to claim 7, where the or each The mobile station is powered via a wired power supply, such as a mains power supply, and where the further signal transmission module is a station- amplifier unit includes for amplifying the further signal for the transmission thereof, to achieve a greater transmission range of the mobile station realize, whereby the station amplifier is powered via the wired power supply 9. Data communication network system within the meaning of claim 6 or 7, where the or each mobile station includes a power supply module with a further direct current power supply, such as a battery or a photovoltaic panel. 10. Data communication network system according to both claims 7 and 9, where the further signal transmission module comprises a station amplifier unit for amplifying the further signal for transmitting it, to increase to achieve the transmission range of the mobile station, whereby the signal transmission module comprises a capacitor that is operationally connected to the power supply module for charging the capacitor, and where the The mobile station is further configured to discharge the capacitor during the transmission of the further signal, to provide a drive signal for the powering the station amplifier unit. 1 1. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 9 or 10, where each mobile station further comprises a current monitoring unit for monitoring the available output power of the power supply module. 12. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 6- 1 1, where each mobile station comprises a transceiver for multidirectional communication with at least one further mobile station for providing a mesh network for transmitting the label data signal by means of the transmitting the label data signal from the via one or more mobile stations at least one electronic data label to the server or to an entity in communicative connection with the server. 13. Data communication network system pursuant to both claims 11 and 12, where each mobile station further comprises a controller that is operational connected to the current monitoring unit, where the controller is configured to operate the transceiver depending on whether the available output power is above or below a predetermined defined threshold value lies, such that the transceiver is operated to the to perform transmission of the label data signal when available output power is above the threshold value, and so that the transceiver becomes operated to stop the transmission of the label data signal when the available output power is below the threshold value. 14. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 6- 13, where at least one of the transmission range of the electronic data label or the transmission range of the or each mobile station is greater than 1 kilometer. 15. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 6- 14, where for the or each mobile station the receiver is configured for the receive the label data signal at a carrier frequency of at least 1 gigahertz, preferably above 2 gigahertz, more preferably between 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, and more, preferably between 2.35 gigahertz and 2.55 gigahertz, for example 2.4 or 2.45 gigahertz. 16. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 6- 15, where the or each mobile station is configured to receive the label data signal of at least one electronic data label as a unidirectional signal from the electronic data label to the respective mobile station 17. Data communication network system according to one or more of claims 6- 16, where the or each mobile station comprises a controller, and where the controller is configured to a position of at least one electronic data label determine, where the controller is configured to perform the position determination based on of one or more of the received label data signals of the at least one electronic data label and one or more further label data signals transmitted by at least one further mobile station. 18. Electronic data tag suitable for use by an animal for use in a data communication system in accordance with one or more of claims 6- 17 or a combination according to one or more of claims 1-5, where the electronic data label is configured for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, the label therefore a electronic circuit comprising a controller, a memory, a data communication unit and a DC power supply for powering the electronic data label, where the data communication unit is a signal transmission module includes for wirelessly transmitting the label data signal to the mobile station using the data communication protocol, where the signal transmission module of the electronic data label includes: a capacitor that is operationally connected to the DC power supply to work together to charge the capacitor; and an amplifier unit for amplifying the label data signal for its transmission, to achieve a greater transmission range of the electronic to realize data label; where the signal transmission module is further configured for the capacitor to discharge during the transmission of the label data signal, to a to provide a drive signal for powering the amplifier unit. 19. Electronic data label according to claim 18, where the memory includes identification data that are indicative of a unique identification associated with the electronic data label, where the controller is configured to receive the label data signal including the to provide identification data, for sending it to a mobile station via the signal transmission module. 20. Electronic data label in accordance with claim 18 or 19, where the The label data signal is transmitted via unidirectional communication. 21. Electronic data label in accordance with one or more of claims 1820, where The data communication unit is configured for performing RFID- communication at a carrier frequency between 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, in the special 2.4 gigahertz. 22. Electronic data label in accordance with one or more of claims 1821, where The data communication unit is configured for data communication with a mobile station within a distance of at least 1 kilometer. 23. Mobile station for use in a data communication network according to one or more of claims 6-17 in an animal management system, where the mobile The station is configured for wireless communication using a data communication protocol for radio frequency identification, and the mobile station includes a receiver for receiving a label data signal from a electronic data label. 24. Procedure for sending a label data signal from a electronic data label to a mobile station via a data communication- network system in an animal management system, where the electronic data tag is carried by an animal and where the mobile station in is connected to a server of the animal management system, where the label data signal is transmitted via wireless communication with use of a radio frequency data communication protocol identification, where the electronic data label transmits the label data signal to a receiver of the mobile station using a signal transmission module, and where the electronic data label is powered by a DC power supply, whereby the transmission of the label data signal includes: obtaining, from a controller of the electronic data label, of the label data signal for its transmission; and the amplification, by an amplifier unit, of the label data signal to achieve a greater transmission range of the electronic data label; where the method further includes: the charging, by the signal transmission module, of a capacitor that is operationally connected to the DC power supply; and the discharging of the capacitor, upon obtaining the label data signal, to provide a drive signal for feeding the amplifier unit 25. Method according to claim 24, whereby the label data signal is transmitted at a carrier frequency of at least 1 gigahertz, preferably above 2 gigahertz, more preferably between 2.2 gigahertz and 2.6 gigahertz, and more at preference between 2.35 gigahertz and 2.55 gigahertz, for example 2.4 or 2.45 gigahertz. 26. Method according to claim 24 or 25, whereby the label data signal is transmitted as a unidirectional signal from the electronic data label to the respective mobile station. 27. Method of working in accordance with one or more of claims 24-26, further comprising the transmission of the label data signal by multidirectional communication of the mobile station to at least one further mobile station in a mesh network. 28. Method of working according to one or more of claims 24-27, where the mobile The station comprises a power source, a controller, and a power monitoring unit for monitoring the available output power of the power source, where the method includes: operating the transceiver, by the controller, depending on whether the available output power above or below a predefined threshold value lies, such that the transceiver is operated to transmit the to output label data signal when the available output power exceeds the threshold value lies, and so that the transceiver is operated to transmit it to stop the label data signal when the available output power lies below the threshold value. 29. Method of working according to one or more of claims 24-28, where the mobile station comprises a controller, further comprising: the determination, by the controller, of a position of at least one electronic data label, where the determination of the position is performed on basis of one or more of: the received label data signal from at least one electronic data label and one or more further label data signals transmitted by a further mobile station. 5 1 / 6 20 26 33 30 33 36 37 33-6 33-4 37 33-2 35 33-1 37 33-5 Fig. 1 33-3 23 35 33 35 1km 23 25

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