Abstract:
RFID-based inventory management systems are provided for various applications. Such systems include a plurality of RFID-readable products tags, with each product tag being associated with a piece of merchandise and programmed to generate a signal containing information regarding the associated piece of merchandise. Such systems also include an RFID reader capable of sending and receiving signals from the product tags. Such systems further include a processor capable of receiving signals from the RFID reader with information regarding the product tags. The processor compares the information regarding two or more product tags to determine whether they are being moved together as part of a moving group. If the processor determines that there exists a moving group of product tags, it generates an output based at least in part on the signals being sent from the product tags in the moving group.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an interactive advertising system and method of using the system. A plurality of removable RFID (202) devices are disposed on a panel (200) which is separate from an advertising graphic (80) that is supported in an illuminated frame (50). Activation of one of the RFID (202) devices illuminates a portion of the advertising graphic (80).
Abstract:
A method of making an RFID device includes printing graphics on a front surface of a dielectric substrate, forming a conductive pattern on a conductive substrate, and after the printing, adhesively transferring the conductive pattern to a back surface of the dielectric substrate. An RFID device includes a dielectric layer, a conductive pattern antenna, a chip operatively coupled to the antenna, and an adhesive on the substrate. The adhesive both attaches the antenna to the dielectric layer, and is configured for attaching the RFID device to an object that is not part of the RFID device.
Abstract:
An RFID device (10) includes an antenna structure (12) that provides good performance throughout a range of different positions relative to nearby materials, such as metallic objects in a carton or other container. The antenna structure has compensation elements (24/26/30/32) that interact with the nearby materials to provide good performance over the range of different positions. The compensation elements include both electrical compensation elements, which interact with the nearby materials primarily using electric fields, and magnetic compensation elements, which interact with the nearby materials primarily using magnetic fields. The electrical compensation elements and the magnetic compensation elements may be selected and may be positioned within the antenna structure such that the performance of the antenna structure is substantially unchanged (or at least acceptable) through the range of different positions.
Abstract:
A radio frequency identification (RIFD) inlay includes an electrical connection between a chip and an antenna. The electrical connection includes conductive interposer leads and a capacitive coupling. The capacitive connection may involve putting the antenna and the interposer leads into close proximity, with dielectric pads therebetween, to allow capacitive coupling between the antenna and the interposer leads. the capacitive coupling includes at least one feature to reduce effects of at least one of 1) misalignment of the interposer leads and the antenna, and 2) variations in thickness of the dielectric material.
Abstract:
According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus, system and method for forming RFID labels is disclosed. The RFID labels can include an RFID chip, at least one antenna element and at least one conductive material. The RFID chip may then transmit desired signals based upon a coupling of the conductive material to the RFID chip.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be co- located with a manufacturer of consumer goods.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be co- located with a manufacturer of consumer goods.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a web of a plurality of conductive structures which may be used for example to produce an antenna, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. The method involved simultaneously patterning at least one pattern in a conductive layer using a plurality of registration marks. The registration marks serve to align and guide the creation of the plurality of conductive structures. Optical brighteners may also be utilized within the adhesive layer and the registration marks of the present invention in order to detect the location where conductive structures are to be placed.
Abstract:
A system for remote physiological monitoring comprises a communication device and a patch. The patch is configured to be removably securable to a body of a biological organism and further configured to monitor a physiological parameter of a biological organism. The communication device is configured to receive communications from the patch. The communication device is further configured to transmit communications to a remote location.