A wireless transceiver includes: (a) a low power radio frequency (LPRF)
communications component capable of powering down to conserve energy and
capable of powering up in response to an electronic signal, the LPRF
communications component including a transmitter and a first receiver;
and (b) a second receiver that is configured to screen a radio frequency
broadcast and provide, on the basis of specific data identified therein,
the electronic signal to the LPRF communications component in order to
power up the LPRF communications component. The second receiver is
adapted to draw less current than the LPRF communications component while
awaiting receipt of and listening for a radio frequency broadcast.