A transceiver includes a two-way communication component capable of
powering down to conserve energy and capable of powering up in response
to an electronic signal, the two-way communication component including a
transmitter and a first receiver; and a second receiver that is
configured to screen a radio frequency broadcast and provide the
electronic signal to the two-way communication component in order to
power up the two-way wireless communication component. The second
receiver is configured to screen the radio frequency broadcast for first
criteria, and screen the radio frequency broadcast for second criteria.
The electric current may be an order of magnitude larger when screening
for the first criteria than the second criteria. Screening also may be
performed for third criteria, namely, specific data. The second receiver
is adapted to draw substantially less current while awaiting receipt of
and listening for a radio frequency broadcast than the two-way wireless
communication component.