ТРАНСПОНДЕР

1. Транспондер (10, 27, 33, 39, 45), имеющий антенное устройство и микросхему (13), расположенную на подложке (11) антенны, при этом антенное устройство включает в себя по меньшей мере первую антенную установку, выполненную в виде рамочной антенны (16, 34, 46, 51), соединенной с возможностью электропроводящей связи с контактными поверхностями (14, 15) микросхемы посредством концов антенного провода (17, 47, 57), служащего для формирования рамочной антенны, и по меньшей мере одну дополнительную антенную установку, выполненную в виде дипольной антенны (19, 28, 37, 40, 54).2. Транспондер по п.1, в котором дипольная антенна (19, 28, 37, 40, 54) имеет две проводящие ветви (21, 22, 29, 30, 35, 36, 41, 42, 55, 56), каждая из которых образована антенным проводом (25, 31, 38, 43, 44), концы которого с возможностью электропроводящей связи соединены с контактными поверхностями (14, 15) микросхемы (13).3. Транспондер по п.1, в котором дипольная антенна (19, 28, 37, 40) имеет две проводящие ветви (21, 22, 29, 30, 35, 36, 41, 42), каждая из которых образована антенным проводом (25, 31, 38, 43, 44), концы которого с возможностью электропроводящей связи соединены друг с другом соединительным элементом.4. Транспондер по п.2, в котором дипольная антенна (19, 28, 37, 40) имеет две проводящие ветви (21, 22, 29, 30, 35, 36, 41, 42), каждая из которых образована антенным проводом (25, 31, 38, 43, 44), концы которого с возможностью электропроводящей связи соединены друг с другом соединительным элементом.5. Транспондер по п.3, в котором антенный провод (47, 57, 52) рамочной антенны (34, 46, 51) и антенные провода (31, 38, 43, 44) дипольной антенны (28, 37, 40, 54) соединены друг с другом с возможностью электропроводящей связи.6. Транспондер по п.5, в котором антенный провод (57) рамочной антенны (34) и ан РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2011 115 713 (13) A (51) МПК G06K 19/077 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (71) Заявитель(и): ...

Transponder

Vorgeschlagen wird ein Transponder zum Empfangen eines drahtlosen elektromagnetischen Abfragesignals (AS) und zum Senden eines drahtlosen elektromagnetischen Antwortsignals mit einer ersten als Antenne wirkenden Spule (L1) zum Erzeugen eines ersten drahtgebundenen elektrischen Empfangssignals (E1) aus dem Abfragesignal (AS) und mit wenigstens einer weiteren als Antenne wirkenden Spule (L2, L3) zum Erzeugen eines weiteren drahtgebundenen elektrischen Empfangssignals (E2, E3) aus dem Abfragesignal (AS), wobei eine Achse (A1) der ersten Spule (L1) und eine Achse (A2, A3) der weiteren Spule (L2, L3) im Raum unterschiedlich ausgerichtet sind, wobei den Spulen (L1, L2, L3) jeweils ein Vollweggleichrichter (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) zum Gleichrichten des jeweiligen Empfangssignals (E1, E2, E3) zugeordnet ist, wobei ein Summierglied (7) zum Aufsummieren der durch die Vollweggleichrichter (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) erzeugten gleichgerichteten Empfangssignale (GE1, GE2, GE3) vorgesehen ist, um so ein pulsierendes Summensignal (SG) zu erzeugen, dessen Frequenz der doppelten Frequenz des Abfragesignals (AS) entspricht. A transponder is proposed for receiving a wireless electromagnetic interrogation signal (AS) and for sending a wireless electromagnetic response signal with a first coil (L1) acting as an antenna for generating a first wired electrical reception signal (E1) from the interrogation signal (AS) and with at least one further acting as an antenna coil (L2, L3) for generating a further wired electrical received signal (E2, E3) from the interrogation signal (AS), one axis (A1) of the first coil (L1) and one axis (A2, A3) of the further coil (L2, L3) are aligned differently in space, the coils (L1, L2, L3) each being assigned a full-wave rectifier (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) for rectifying the respective received signal (E1, E2, E3), with a Summing element (7) is provided for adding up the rectified received signals (GE1, GE2, GE3) generated by the full-wave rectifiers (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) in order to produce ...

ARCHITECTURE FOR RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPORT OF SEVERAL READER DAY CONFIGURATIONS USING A MULTIPLE MODE HIGH FREQUENCY DAY

LABEL WITH HF-ANTIDIEBSTAHLANTENNE ONES AND UHFRFID TRANSPONDERS

MECHANISM FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING AN ELEMENT, ITS INTEGRITY DETERMINES TARGET

MULTILEVEL DIAPHRAGM COMPONENT

ZUTRITTSKONTROLLVORRICHTUNG

Bei einer Zutrittskontrollvorrichtung umfassend wenigstens eine schließtechnische Komponente mit einer Sende-/Empfangseinrichtung, um eine Datenübermittlung zwischen der schließtechnischen Komponente und einer weiteren schließtechnischen Komponente zu ermöglichen, wobei die Sende-/Empfangseinrichtung ein wenigstens eine Koppelelektrode aufweisendes kapazitives Datenübertragungsmodul aufweist, sodass die Datenübermittlung über eine kapazitive Kopplung zwischen der schließtechnischen Komponente und der weiteren schließtechnischen Komponente erfolgen kann, umfasst das kapazitive Datenübertragungsmoduleinen für die induktive Datenübertragung ausgebildeten RFID-Datenübertragungs-Mikrochip oder einen Rundfunkempfangs-Mikrochip, an dessen Antennenanschluss die wenigstens eine Koppelelektrode angeschlossen ist.

Abschirmelement zum Anbringen auf einem Gegenstand

The invention relates to a shield element (2) for mounting, in particular, a flat object (1), preferably a chip card, which has a base body (10), an RFID or NFC transponder, comprising a transponder chip (11) and a coil-shaped transmission antenna (12) connected to the RFID or NFC transponder chip (11), wherein the shield element (2) comprises a carrier (21) made of non-conductive material, and wherein the carrier (21) has a closed or closable conducting path (22) which, upon mounting the shield element (2) on the object (1), shields said object from the electromagnetic fields generated by an external reading device and directed at the transmission antenna (12) of the RFID or NFC transponder chip (11).

USE FOR A HIGH FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

CONTACTLESS DATA MEDIUM

Radio frequency animal tracking system

Chip card with at least two coil devices for transferring data and/or energy

Non-contact ic card

EAS/RFID IDENTIFICATION HARD TAGS

A re-usable identification tag that includes a combination of RFID (radio frequency identification) elements and EAS (electronic article surveillance) elements, or multiple RFID elements without an EAS element, or multiple EAS elements without RFID elements. Systems and methods for tracking or detecting a re-usable identification tag having multiple elements therein to correspond with multiple detection zones such that as the re-usable tag moves from one detection zone to another, the tag can be tracked and/or activate an alarm and/or transmit data to a database.

HYBRID FREQUENCY CONTACTLESS TRANSPONDER UNIT, MODULE FOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

A contactless transponder unit is provided which comprises a chip module, a first antenna connected to two upper conductive contact zones of the chip module and a second antenna connected to two lower conductive contact zones of the chip module. The chip is configured in such a way as to operate the first antenna at a first frequency range and the second antenna at a second frequency range, the first frequency range being different than the second frequency range.

EXTENDED RFID TAG

The invention is directed to an extended radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag. The extended RFID tag includes an ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID tag having a dipole antenna attached to a first surface of a substrate. The extended RFID tag further includes an antenna extension attached to the UHF RFID tag and overlapping at least a portion of the dipole antenna for electromagnetically coupling the antenna extension and the dipole antenna in operation. The extended RFID tag further includes an insulator positioned between the dipole antenna and the antenna extension to electrically isolate the dipole antenna from the antenna extension.

ПРОПУСКНОЙ ДОКУМЕНТ, ПРОПУСКНАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ДОСТУПА В ОПРЕДЕЛЕННУЮ ОБЛАСТЬ

Разработан пропускной документ, содержащий первую RFID-метку, считываемую только в пределах первого расстояния, и вторую RFID-метку, считываемую в пределах второго расстояния, причем первая RFID-метка содержит данные, относящиеся к владельцу пропускного документа, и идентификационный код, а вторая RFID-метка содержит идентичный или взаимосвязанный идентификационный код, при этом второе расстояние превышает первое расстояние. Разработаны также способ и система для контроля доступа в определенную область. Каждый человек, желающий получить указанный доступ, имеет детектируемый уникальный идентификатор. Способ включает детектирование в первом пункте уникального идентификатора человека, находящегося в этом пункте; использование детектированного уникального идентификатора для извлечения информации, относящейся к указанному человеку, из одной или более внешних баз данных; передачу извлеченной информации во второй пункт, удаленный от первого пункта, и использование извлеченной информации во втором ...

ПРОПУСКНОЙ ДОКУМЕНТ И ПРОПУСКНАЯ СИСТЕМА

Разработан пропускной документ, содержащий первую RFID-метку, считываемую только в пределах первого расстояния, и вторую RFID-метку, считываемую в пределах второго расстояния, причем первая RFID-метка содержит данные, относящиеся к владельцу пропускного документа и идентификационный код, а вторая RFID-метка содержит идентичный или взаимосвязанный идентификационный код, при этом второе расстояние превышает первое расстояние. Разработаны также способ и система для контроля доступа в определенную область. Каждый человек, желающий получить указанный доступ, имеет детектируемый уникальный идентификатор. Способ включает детектирование в первом пункте уникального идентификатора человека, находящегося в этом пункте; использование детектированного уникального идентификатора для извлечения информации, относящейся к указанному человеку, из одной или более внешних баз данных; передачу извлеченной информации во второй пункт, удаленный от первого пункта, и использование извлеченной информации во втором ...

Contact-free electronic label for product with conductive surface

ELECTRONIC LABEL WITHOUT CONTACT FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MANAGEMENT OF the CONCURRENT COMMUNICATIONS WITHOUT CONTACT Of SUCH a DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT HOST

La présente invention concerne un dispositif électronique muni de moyens de communication sans contact, type RFID ou NFC de courte portée, et un procédé de gestion de tels moyens. Le dispositif électronique (1) comprend notamment un module (2) pourvu d'une unité de traitement (24) et de premiers moyens de communication sans contact (25) permettant à ladite unité de traitement de communiquer avec un premier équipement externe, et comprend en particulier : - un moyen de connexion (C6) apte à être connecté à un deuxième équipement externe (6), et - des moyens d'inhibition (27, 72) desdits premiers moyens de communication sans contact lorsque ledit moyen de connexion interagit avec des moyens externes de communication sans contact (62) dudit deuxième équipement. L'invention s'applique à des cartes à puce sans contact utilisées dans les téléphones portables.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITHOUT CONTACTS FOR THE BILATERAL CREDIT CARD MICROPROCESSOR.

IMPROVED ANTENNA FOR CONTACTLESS SMART CARD

SYSTEM OF SECURITY Of a DOCUMENT-VALEUR

Le document-valeur (10), tel qu'un passeport, est muni d'un microcircuit (24) susceptible d'être rendu inopérant suite à une exposition à un rayonnement micro-onde de puissance et durée prédéfinies. Le système (34) comprend un dispositif (36) de révélation de l'exposition du microcircuit (24) au rayonnement, ce dispositif (36) comprenant des moyens sensibles à une élévation de température d'une zone prédéfinie du document-valeur (10) et un circuit d'antenne (42) comprenant un élément d'antenne (44) accordé au rayonnement micro-onde et relié à une charge (46) s'étendant sensiblement dans la zone prédéfinie, apte à s'échauffer lorsqu'elle est traversée par un courant. En particulier, l'élément d'antenne (44) comprend une première partie d'antenne (48) apte à capter essentiellement une composante électrique du rayonnement micro-onde et une deuxième partie d'antenne (50) apte à capter essentiellement une composante magnétique de ce rayonnement.

TERMINAL COMMUNICATING WIRELESS INFORMATION AND DEVICE FOR ITS UPDATING

L'invention concerne une borne communicante (B) d'information sans fil, comportant un organe (11) de fourniture d'une première information (11) vers l'extérieur, un premier récepteur (B1) apte à recevoir un premier signal (S1) contenant des premières données (D1) selon un premier canal de communication déterminé sans fil, une unité (12) de commande pour générer la première information (11) à envoyer à l'organe (11) de fourniture en fonction des premières données (D1) reçues par le premier récepteur (B1). L'invention est caractérisée en ce que la borne (B) comporte en outre au moins un deuxième émetteur (B2) apte à émettre un deuxième signal (S2) selon un deuxième canal de communication déterminé sans fil et de type ultra-large bande.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION COMPRISING TWO ELECTRONIC CHIPS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A DEVICE

L'invention concerne essentiellement un dispositif (200) électronique de communication sans fil comprenant : • des première et deuxième puces électroniques (202, 204), • une première antenne (206) connectée électriquement à la première puce électronique (202), • une deuxième antenne (208) connectée électriquement à la deuxième puce électronique (204), le dispositif électronique comprenant une troisième antenne (210) adaptée pour être couplée de manière électromagnétique avec les première et deuxième antennes (206, 208), de sorte que : • la première puce électronique (202) est configurée pour communiquer avec un premier terminal externe, selon un premier protocole, par une première paire d'antenne formée par la première antenne (206) et la troisième antenne (210), • la deuxième puce électronique (204) est configurée pour communiquer avec le premier terminal externe et/ou un deuxième terminal externe, selon un deuxième protocole, par une deuxième paire d'antenne formée par la deuxième antenne ...

Radio Frequency(RF) apparatus, Radio Frequency(RF) card reader, and related communication system and communication method

... 본원 발명은 무선 주파수 (RF) 장치를 제공하며, 상기 장치는 적어도 하나의 적어도 하나의 RF 트랜시버 모듈, 적어도 하나의 RF 안테나, 적어도 하나의 자기 유도 및 자장의 감지 및 자장의 변화 정보의 검출이 가능한 수신기 모듈 및 적어도 하나의 마이크로 콘트롤러를 포함하며; 상기 RF 트랜시버 모듈은 적어도 하나의 RF 안테나 및 적어도 하나의 마이크로 콘트롤러에 각각 전기적으로 연결되고, 상기 마이크로 콘트롤러는 송수신 (transceived)된 RF 정보를 처리하기 위한 것이며; 상기 자기 유도 및 수신기 모듈은 적어도 하나의 마이크로 콘트롤러에 전기적으로 연결되며, 상기 마이크로 콘트롤러는 자기장 변화 정보를 처리하기 위한 것이다.

DECOMMISSIONING AN ELECTRONIC DATA TAG

Rendering data stored within an electronic data tag unreadable. A receptacle receives an article with the data tag, detects the presence of the electronic data tag, and decommissions the electronic data tag. The receptacle further modifies a label on the article to remove data printed thereon. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

IC TAG WITH TWO IC CHIPS OPERATED IN DIFFERENT FREQUENCY BANDS AND TWO ANTENNAS OPERATED IN A DUAL BAND, AND AN INLET FOR THE SAME

PURPOSE: An IC tag and an inlet for the same are provided to prevent frequency interference even if two IC chips operated in different frequency bands and two antennas operated in a dual band are installed at one IC card. CONSTITUTION: A first inlet comprises a first antenna having a long operation frequency and a first IC chip(11a) mounted on the first antenna(11). A second inlet comprises a second antenna(12) having a shorter operation frequency than the first antenna and a second IC chip(12a) mounted on the second antenna. The second antenna crosses a line of the first antenna at a predetermined angle for preventing both ends of the second antenna from crossing the line of the first antenna. The second antenna includes a matching circuit(12b) for matching impedance between the first and second antennas. The matching circuit is a slit connected between terminals of the second IC chip. © KIPO 2008 ...

DOCUMENT COMPRISING A DATA MEMORY, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR READING AN RFID TAG, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

The invention relates to a document comprising: - a data memory (106); - a first antenna (104) for transmitting data at a first frequency (F1); a switching device (108), data not being transmissible in a first switched state of said switching device (108) while being transmissible in a second switched state thereof; and a second antenna (136) for receiving a signal at a second frequency in order to modify the switched state of the switching device. The first and second antennas are configured such that the first and second frequencies are spaced apart from each other.

RELAY ANTENNA DEVICE, RELATED RADIOFREQUENCY DEVICE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD

The invention relates to a device (D2) comprising a relay antenna (4c, 4d), said relay antenna comprising at least one outer relay turn (Sp, Sep) connected to at least one tuning capacitor consisting of an outer component (C) mounted on and connected to the antenna. Said device is characterized in that the tuning capacitor has a value greater than or equal to about 35 pF for a tuning frequency of 13.56 MHz. The invention also relates to a radiofrequency communication device including the relay antenna and a related transponder, as well as to a production method.

APPLICATION FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

L'invention concerne une bande d'étalage (310) fonctionnant comme une antenne et utilisée en conjonction avec des articles (1-26) muni d'éléments d'identification à radiofréquence ou avec des étiquettes associées à des articles d'intérêt.

MULTI-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

The present invention comprises a radio frequency identification device that utilizes multiple operating frequencies. In one embodiment of the present invention, one frequency (e.g., an ultra-high frequency such as 915 MHz, 800 MHz, 915 MHz, or microwave frequency such as 2.45 GHz) is used for data transmission, and another frequency (e.g., a low or high frequency such as 13.56 MHz) is used for field penetration. In another embodiment, one frequency is used for reading information received from the mufti-frequency identification device, and another frequency is used for writing to the mufti-frequency identification device. In an additional embodiment, the mufti-frequency identification device utilizes one antenna for all frequencies. In another embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes two or more antennas for different frequencies, and one common memory. In other embodiments, one or two digital parts, analog parts, antennas, and memories can be used.

WEARABLE ARTICLE WITH MULTI-FREQUENCY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A wearable article, system, and methods may include a structure configured to enclose a human body part. A first antenna, positioned with respect to the structure, is tuned to communicate, while the wearable article is being worn, according to a first wireless communication modality with a first external antenna. A second antenna, positioned with respect to the structure, is tuned to communicate according to a second wireless communication modality with a second external antenna different than the first external N antenna, the second communication modality being different than the first communication modality. A transceiver, coupled to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, is configured to communicate via one of the first and second antennas based, at least in part, on the one of the first and second antennas coining into wireless communication contact with a corresponding one of the first and second external antennas. 111-. (canceled)12. A system , comprising:a first external antenna tuned to communicate with a first antenna of a wearable article according to a first wireless communication modality while the wearable article is being worn;a second external antenna tuned to communicate with a second antenna of the wearable article according to a second wireless communication modality different than the first communication modality;a transceiver, operatively coupled to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, configured to communicate via one of the first and second antennas based, at least in part, on the one of the first and second antennas corning into wireless communication contact with a corresponding one of the first and second external antennas and receive, from the wearable article, a unique identifier of the wearable article; anda computing device configured to receive the unique identifier and cause a user interface to provide a message based, at least in part, on the unique identifier.13. The system of claim 12 , ...

Application for a radio frequency identification system

Antenna shelf tape is disclosed for use with items having radio frequency identification elements or tags associated with items of interest.

Secure sealing device and method

The present invention concerns a secure sealing device 101 comprising at least a closure element 102 with an electrically conductive path 120, and a locking body 103 comprising an electric circuit with a data carrier and a radiofrequency transceiver with a predetermined working wavelength. Said locking body 103 is configured be locked to at least one free end 102a of said closure element 102 to attach the locking body 103 to an object to be sealed. The electrically conductive path 120 of the closure element 102 has a length which is substantially equal to X or ½X times half said predetermined working wavelength of the radiofrequency transceiver, thus enhancing the range of the radiofrequency transceiver by inductive coupling.

Rаdiо frеquеnсу idеntifiсаtiоn (RFID) tаg аntеnnа dеsign

In сеrtаin еmbоdimеnts, а hуbrid rаdiо frеquеnсу idеntifiсаtiоn (RFID) tаg inсludеs сirсuitrу, а bаttеrу, аnd а first аntеnnа. Тhе сirсuitrу inсludеs оnе оr mоrе pаssivе RFID еlеmеnts аnd оnе оr mоrе sеmi-асtivе RFID еlеmеnts оpеrаblе tо trаnsmit аnd rесеivе соmmuniсаtiоns tо аnd frоm оnе оr mоrе RFID tаg trасking sуstеms. Тhе bаttеrу is соuplеd tо thе оnе оr mоrе sеmi-асtivе еlеmеnts. Тhе first аntеnnа is соuplеd tо thе pаssivе RFID еlеmеnts аnd tо thе sеmi-асtivе RFID еlеmеnts, thе first аntеnnа соmprising а shаpе thаt dеfinеs а first оpеn аrеа аnd а sесоnd оpеn аrеа. Тhе сirсuitrу is pоsitiоnеd within оnе оf thе first аnd sесоnd оpеn аrеаs dеfinеd bу thе shаpе оf thе first аntеnnа, аnd thе bаttеrу is pоsitiоnеd within thе оthеr оf thе first аnd sесоnd оpеn аrеаs dеfinеd bу thе shаpе оf thе first аntеnnа.

Multi-band wireless communication device

The present invention relates to a wireless communication device, such as a transponder, that has a plurality of antennas for multi-frequency usage. The wireless communication device comprises a control system, communication electronics, memory and the aforementioned antennas. A wireless communication device having a pole antenna may be used with one or more loop conductor antennas to achieve the desired operating frequencies. A wireless communication device having a dipole antenna may be coupled across a loop conductor antenna to provide different loop conductor configurations depending on the frequency.

Electronic system and contactless communications management contributing to such system

RFID based monitoring system and method

An RFID based monitoring system and method is provided. A tag module is allocated to an item to be traced, which is operable by an RFID reader. In the system, the tag module is accessed through conductive coupling with an entry point that is operable in an RF field of the RFID reader.

WIRELESS LOCATING AND TRACKING SYSTEMS

A locating and tracking system (10) is provided in which the assets desired to be located and tracked are associated with either radio frequency (RF) tags (40) or radio frequency identification and radio frequency data communication (RFID/RFDC) devices (30). Depending on which device is attached to the asset, the other device is located at known locations. The RFID/RFDC devices (30) interrogate and receive signals from the RF tags (40). The received information is sent to a host computer (20). With the location of either the RF tags (40) or RFID/RFDC devices (30) known, the assets may be located and tracked. An RF tag antenna design is also provided by using a switching mechanism connected to at least two antennas.

Security document, security systems and methods of controlling access to a region

A security document is provided comprising a first RFID tag readable only within a first range, and a second RFID tag readable within a second range, the first RFID tag containing data pertaining to the owner of the security document and an identification code, and the second RFID tag containing the same or a related identification code, and wherein the second range is longer than the first range. Also provided is a method and system for controlling access to a region, each person seeking access carrying a detectable unique identifier. The method comprises: detecting, at a first location, a unique identifier relating to a person in the first location; using the detected unique identifier to retrieve information concerning the person from one or more external databases; supplying the retrieved information to a second location remote from the first location; and using, at the second location, the retrieved information to make a decision as to whether to allow the person carrying the unique ...

БЕСКОНТАКТНЫЙ НОСИТЕЛЬ ДАННЫХ

FIELD: data medium engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed data medium has at least two antennas, corresponding to different transmission ranges. In this case the data medium may be fabricated such a way that it is ensured possibility of operation with devices for record/read, functioning in accordance with different standards. At least two from the antennas produce a single unit. Owing to this union the developed data medium may be fabricated with high efficiency. EFFECT: technical result of the invention is increased economic efficiency of data medium fabrication. 3 cl, 4 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) 2 260 850 (13) C2 G 06 K 19/077 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2003117445/09, 07.11.2001 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 07.11.2001 (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 13.11.2000 DE 10056148.9 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.05.2005 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.09.2005 Áþë. ¹ 26 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(ëè): ÈÍÔÈÍÅÎÍ ÒÅÊÍÎËÎÄÆÈÇ Àà (DE) (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 16.06.2003 2 2 6 0 8 5 0 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 02/39379 (16.05.2002) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á. Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Þ.Ä.Êóçíåöîâó, ðåã.¹ 595 (54) ÁÅÑÊÎÍÒÀÊÒÍÛÉ ÍÎÑÈÒÅËÜ ÄÀÍÍÛÕ (57) Ðåôåðàò: Èçîáðåòåíèå îòíîñèòñ ê áåñêîíòàêòíîìó íîñèòåëþ äàííûõ. Íîñèòåëü äàííûõ ñîäåðæèò ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå äâå àíòåííû ñîîòâåòñòâåííî äë ðàçëè÷íûõ äèàïàçîíîâ ïåðåäà÷è. Òåì ñàìûì íîñèòåëü äàííûõ ìîæåò áûòü âûïîëíåí òàêèì îáðàçîì, ÷òîáû îáåñïå÷èâàòü âîçìîæíîñòü ðàáîòû ñ óñòðîéñòâàìè çàïèñè/ñ÷èòûâàíè , ôóíêöèîíèðóþùèìè â ñîîòâåòñòâèè ñ ðàçëè÷íûìè ñòàíäàðòàìè. Ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå äâå èç àíòåíí îáðàçóþò åäèíûé áëîê, çà ñ÷åò ÷åãî òàêîå óñòðîéñòâî ìîæåò èçãîòàâëèâàòüñ ýêîíîìè÷íûì ñïîñîáîì, ÷òî è âë åòñ äîñòèãàåìûì òåõíè÷åñêèì ðåçóëüòàòîì. 3 ç.ï. ô-ëû. 4 èë. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: DE 01/04181 (07.11.2001) 2 2 6 0 8 5 0 (56) Ñïèñîê ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СЧИТЫВАНИЯ РАДИОЧАСТОТНОЙ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ ДЛЯ ДОКУМЕНТА

Изобретение относится к устройству считывания RFID для документа (106) с, по меньшей мере, одним RFID-чипом (112). Технический результат - повышение защищенности данных документа. Устройство содержит первую опорную поверхность (102) для первой страницы (108, 114) документа и вторую опорную поверхность (104) для второй страницы (110, 118, 120,…) документа, первую антенну (124), которая размещена под первой опорной поверхностью, и вторую антенну (128), которая размещена под второй опорной поверхностью, причем первая и вторая антенны, соответственно, выполнены для индуктивного считывания, по меньшей мере, одного RFID-чипа посредством поля ближней зоны. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО СЧИТЫВАНИЯ RFID МЕТОК И ДЕТЕКТИРОВАНИЯ ЗАЩИТНОЙ МАРКИРОВКИ

Изобретение относится к области контроля подлинности объектов, на которые нанесена защитная метка. Технический результат состоит в повышении защищенности материального объекта. Проводят сканирование поверхности объекта для выявления RFID метки и сканирование поверхности объекта на наличие защитных меток с использованием узла сканирования, содержащего оптическую схему, в состав которой входят, по меньшей мере, осветитель, окно апертуры, выполненное в корпусе используемого устройства, оптическая линза, закрепленная на корпусе используемого устройства, и фотоприемник, а также с использованием электронной схемы, в состав которой входят плата осветителя, плата фотоприемника и плата контроллера, закрепленные на общей плате, предназначенной для считывания и сравнения выявленных RFID и люминофорной защитной метки. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 605 922 C1 (51) МПК G07D 7/06 (2006.01) G06K 19/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2015130351/08, 23.07.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.07.2015 (45) Опубликовано: 27.12.2016 Бюл. № 36 2 6 0 5 9 2 2 R U (54) СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО СЧИТЫВАНИЯ RFID МЕТОК И ДЕТЕКТИРОВАНИЯ ЗАЩИТНОЙ МАРКИРОВКИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области контроля корпусе используемого устройства, оптическая подлинности объектов, на которые нанесена линза, закрепленная на корпусе используемого защитная метка. Технический результат состоит устройства, и фотоприемник, а также с в повышении защищенности материального использованием электронной схемы, в состав объекта. Проводят сканирование поверхности которой входят плата осветителя, плата объекта для выявления RFID метки и фотоприемника и плата контроллера, сканирование поверхности объекта на наличие закрепленные на общей плате, предназначенной защитных меток с использованием узла для считывания и сравнения выявленных RFID и сканирования, содержащего оптическую схему, ...

Transponder und Anordnung mit einem solchen Transponder

Anordnung mit einem Transponder (2) und einer Transponderanregungseinheit (1), bei derdie Transponderanregungseinheit (1) mindestens einen Schwingkreis mit mindestens einer Spule (L) und eine mit dem Schwingkreis verbundene Spannungsquelle (U) aufweist, wobei die Transponderanregungseinheit (1) dazu ausgebildet ist, den Schwingkreis mittels der Spannungsquelle (U) zum Schwingen anzuregen und durch die Spule (L) ein elektromagnetisches Feld zu erzeugen;der Transponder (2) drei auf den Schwingkreis der Transponderanregungseinheit (1) abgestimmte Transponderschwingkreise mit jeweils einer Spule (L, L, L) zur induktiven Kopplung mit dem elektromagnetischen Feld aufweist, wobei die Spulen (L, L, L) der Transponderschwing-kreise orthogonal zueinander räumlich angeordnet sind, wobei der Transponder (2) einen Modulator aufweist, der dazu ausgebildet ist, das in die Spulen (L, L, L) der Transponderschwingkreise eingekoppelte elektromagnetische Feld in der Amplitude zu modulieren;die Transponderanregungseinheit ...

Boosterantenne, Kontaktlos-Chip-Anordnung, Antennenstruktur, und Chip-Anordnung

In verschiedenen Ausführungsbeispielen wird eine Boosterantenne für eine Chip-Anordnung, insbesondere für eine Chipkarte, bereitgestellt, wobei die Boosterantenne aufweist: einen ersten Schaltkreis, der einen ersten Resonanzkreis bildet; einen zweiten Schaltkreis, der einen zweiten Resonanzkreis bildet, wobei der erste Schaltkreis mit dem zweiten Schaltkreis elektrisch leitend verbunden ist; und einen dritten Schaltkreis, der einen dritten Resonanzkreis bildet, wobei der dritte Schaltkreis mit dem zweiten Schaltkreis elektrisch leitend verbunden ist.

Non-contact type IC card

Dual frequency RFID reader

TRANSPONDER

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR DOCUMENTS

WIRELESS EQUIPMENT WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

SWITCHING CONFIGURATION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTERPRISE OF A SWITCHING CONFIGURATION

MEHRBANDIGES, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

PROCEDURE AND MECHANISM FOR THE PROTECTION OF TEXT

CONTACTLESS ELECTRONIC LABEL FOR PRODUCTS WITH ELECTRICALLY LEADING SURFACE

MULTI-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

The present invention comprises a radio frequency identification device that utilizes multiple operating frequencies. In one embodiment of the present invention, one frequency (e.g., an ultra-high frequency such as 915 MHz, 800 MHz, 915 MHz, or microwave frequency such as 2.45 GHz) is used for data transmission, and another frequency (e.g., a low or high frequency such as 13.56 MHz) is used for field penetration. In another embodiment, one frequency is used for reading information received from the mufti-frequency identification device, and another frequency is used for writing to the mufti- frequency identification device. In an additional embodiment, the mufti- frequency identification device utilizes one antenna for all frequencies. In another embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes two or more antennas for different frequencies, and one common memory. In other embodiments, one or two digital parts, analog parts, antennas, and memories can be used.

INTELLIGENT STATION USING MULTIPLE RF ANTENNAE AND INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD INCORPORATING SAME

An inventory control system and method (fig. 3A) that tracks inventories of items with RFID tags (501 & 502), includes a reader unit (120) and an intelligent station (124) that tracks RFID tags to determine item information of items to be inventoried. The reader unit transmits and receives RF signals. The intelligent station transmission cable (221 & 222) through a first switch, and one or more additional RF cable through additional switches (527). An inventory control processing unit (550) receives item information from the intelligent stations to update inventory information regarding the items to be inventoried.

Circuit arrangement for a transponder and method for operating a circuit arrangement

A circuit arrangement (100) for a transponder comprises a control circuit (103) and an input circuit, wherein the input circuit comprises a first resonator (101), which comprises a first coil (104) and a first capacitor (105), and a second resonator (102), which comprises a second coil (108) and a second capacitor (109). The first capacitor and the second capacitor are designed as a first varactor and as a second varactor, respectively. Furthermore, the first resonator and the second resonator are designed in such a way that they can be used to provide a first output voltage and a second output voltage, respectively. Moreover, the control circuit (103) is designed in such a way that it can be used to control at least one of the varactors (105, 109) so that a resonant frequency of the corresponding resonator can essentially be set to a predefined transmission frequency such that the output voltage of the corresponding resonator of the input circuit can be increased.

Dynamic configuration of a radio frequency transponder

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT WITH AN RADIO FREQUENCY ANTENNA

DEVICE HAS MICROCIRCUIT INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING a CIRCUIT Of ANTENNA OF COMMUNICATION IN CLOSE FIELD

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a CHART HAS MICROCIRCUIT AND CHART HAS MICROCIRCUIT, IN PARTICULAR HAS MAGNETIC ANTENNA.

Un procédé de fabrication d'une carte à microcircuit comprend les étapes suivantes : - dépôt du microcircuit (2) sur une surface portant au moins une plage de connexion (10) avec interposition d'un adhésif (4), - lamination à chaud avec une température maximale donnée d'au moins une couche de compensation (14) solidaire de ladite surface, caractérisé en ce que l'adhésif (4) est visqueux à ladite température maximale.

CHART HAS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHOUT CONTACT HAS RELIABILITY RENFORCEE

Pour augmenter la fiabilité d'une carte à CI sans contact (1) pour l'utilisation dans des applications telles qu'une clé de porte, etc., deux combinaisons séparées d'une puce de CI (8, 10) et d'une bobine d'antenne (7, 9) couplée à cette puce sont incorporées dans la carte, et chaque puce de CI conserve la même information, telle qu'un code de clé. Du fait que la probabilité que les deux puces de CI soient endommagées simultanément sous l'effet de l'application d'une force externe est très inférieure à la probabilité de défaillance d'une seule puce de CI, l'objectif d'une fiabilité renforcée est effectivement atteint.

Method for providing communication between remote vehicle and control card, involves integrating two antenna elements to remote control card, where elements emit components that have same frequency and are phase shifted

L'invention vise à réaliser une émission par rayonnement polarisé dans le domaine des radiofréquences à partir d'un badge de communication de système de contrôle de véhicule à distance, sans perte d'énergie par couplage électromagnétique ni sensibilité à l'orientation ou à la position du badge. Pour ce faire, il est prévu de combiner deux ondes déphasées via une alimentation électronique directe. Selon un mode de réalisation, le badge est équipé d'un émetteur (2) comportant une antenne (11) en double liaison électronique (V1, V2) avec un circuit d'alimentation et d'adaptation d'antenne (14) apte à fournir, à chaque élément d'antenne (120, 130) via une voie électronique (V1, V2), un signal (S1, S2). Le circuit (14) comporte une unité de traitement numérique (141) couplée à une mémoire (15) et à un modulateur (16) apte à fournir une porteuse de fréquence déterminée et modulée par des données numériques transmises par l'unité de traitement (141). Le modulateur (16) est couplé à un composant ...

DEVICE Of IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION Of an ELEMENT WHICH ONE WISHES To know the INTEGRITY

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'identification et de protection destiné à être associé à un élément dont on souhaite connaître l'intégrité, ledit dispositif comprenant une étiquette d'identification électronique (2) associée à une première antenne (3) agencée pour permettre de lire le contenu de l'étiquette (2) à distance, ledit dispositif comprenant une deuxième antenne (4) couplée à la première antenne (3), ladite deuxième antenne étant agencée pour permettre de lire le contenu de l'étiquette (2) à distance, ladite deuxième antenne étant destinée à être associée à l'élément de sorte à ce que le couplage entre la première (3) et la deuxième antennes (4) est rompu lorsque l'on porte atteinte à l'intégrité dudit élément.

DEVICE Of EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITHOUT CONTACT MADE SAFE BETWEEN a READER AND a CHART

EXTENSION CABLE Of ANTENNA RFID AUTO-PARAMETRABLE

RFID TRANSPONDER HAVING AT LEAST TWO ANTENNAS

An RFID transponder has at least two antennas which are arranged at an angle with respect to one another. This makes it possible to read the RFID transponders in a simple manner as they pass through a gate since at least one of the two antennas is always arranged at a suitable angle with respect to the reading device.

WIRELESS IC TAG, READ/WRITE DEVICE OF WIRELESS IC TAG, AND WIRELESS IC TAG COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE WIRELESS IC TAG AND THE READ/WRITE DEVICE OF THE WIRELESS IC TAG

Disclosed are a device and a communication system capable of reliable reading and writing of data even from a distance relatively far from a wireless IC tag. The disclosed wireless IC tag communication system comprises a read/write device for reading and writing data by way of wireless communication with respect to a wireless IC tag, and a wireless IC tag comprising a memory unit and an antenna unit mounted upon a substrate, wherein the read/write device outputs radio waves of a first frequency for powering the wireless IC tag and radio waves of a second frequency which are radio waves different from the first frequency for reading and writing the data, powers the wireless IC tag by way of the radio waves of the first frequency, and reads and writes the data with the radio waves of the second frequency.

Decommissioning an electronic data tag

Rendering data stored within an electronic data tag unreadable. A receptacle receives an article with the data tag, detects the presence of the electronic data tag, and decommissions the electronic data tag. The receptacle further modifies a label on the article to remove data printed thereon.

RFID tag circuits with floating differential inputs

An Integrated Circuit (IC) for an RFID tag and a tag including such an IC are provided where the IC includes at least two rectifiers and two antenna ports for connecting to two respective antennas with at least three of the four antenna terminals not sharing a reference potential of the IC. According to other embodiments, the antenna ports are also electrically isolated from each other.

Hybrid on-chip-off-chip transformer

A hybrid on-chip-off-chip transformer includes an off-chip winding section and an on-chip winding section. The off-chip winding section is coupled to produce a first electromagnetic signal from a reference source. The on-chip winding section is coupled to derive a second electromagnetic signal from the first electromagnetic signal when the on-chip winding section is with in a proximal coupling distance of the off-chip winding section.

Intelligent station using multiple RF antennae and inventory control system and method incorporating same

An inventory control system and method that tracks inventories of items with RFID tags, includes a reader unit and an intelligent station that tracks RFID tags to determine item information of items to be inventoried. The reader unit transmits and receives RF signals. The intelligent station includes a first RF antenna connected to the reader unit by a first transmission cable through a first switch, and one or more additional RF antennae connected to the reader unit by the same first transmission cable through additional switches. An inventory control processing unit receives item information from the intelligent stations to update inventory information regarding the items to be inventoried.

Radio tag and system

Passive tags use two antennas with only limited mutual coupling, one of which receives a power/clock field and the other of which receives a data signal. An area-reading antenna, or two or more antennas, are deployed to generate the power/clock field, from a base station. The base station, or active tags, or both, generate the data signals from time to time. This topology together with the use of low frequencies permits area reads, and permits small and economical passive tags, and further permits localization of a particular passive tag as being nearby to a particular active tag.

RFID tags combining signals received from multiple RF ports

Circuits, devices and methods for use in RFID tags include receiving multiple RF signals from multiple ports. The signals are added after some processing, to produce a single combined signal. Additional components process the single combined signal by itself.

Flexible RFID Label

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a base supporting an integrated circuit and a first antenna orthogonal to a second antenna, the first antenna and the second antenna coupled to the integrated circuit, and a first fold in the base that when creased, defines two lobes lying in two planes, a first lobe including a first portion of the first antenna positioned in an x-axis relative to the second antenna oriented along a y-axis, and a second lobe including a second portion of the first antenna positioned in a z-axis relative to the first portion of the first antenna and second antenna.

Rаdiо frеquеnсу idеntifiсаtiоn (RFID) tаg аntеnnа dеsign

In сеrtаin еmbоdimеnts, а hуbrid rаdiо frеquеnсу idеntifiсаtiоn (RFID) tаg inсludеs сirсuitrу, а bаttеrу, аnd а first аntеnnа. Тhе сirсuitrу inсludеs оnе оr mоrе pаssivе RFID еlеmеnts аnd оnе оr mоrе sеmi-асtivе RFID еlеmеnts оpеrаblе tо trаnsmit аnd rесеivе соmmuniсаtiоns tо аnd frоm оnе оr mоrе RFID tаg trасking sуstеms. Тhе bаttеrу is соuplеd tо thе оnе оr mоrе sеmi-асtivе еlеmеnts. Тhе first аntеnnа is соuplеd tо thе pаssivе RFID еlеmеnts аnd tо thе sеmi-асtivе RFID еlеmеnts, thе first аntеnnа соmprising а shаpе thаt dеfinеs а first оpеn аrеа аnd а sесоnd оpеn аrеа. Тhе сirсuitrу is pоsitiоnеd within оnе оf thе first аnd sесоnd оpеn аrеаs dеfinеd bу thе shаpе оf thе first аntеnnа, аnd thе bаttеrу is pоsitiоnеd within thе оthеr оf thе first аnd sесоnd оpеn аrеаs dеfinеd bу thе shаpе оf thе first аntеnnа.

Electronic device authorising contactless near-field communications

Un dispositif électronique portable comporte une antenne ANT connectée à un circuit intégré Cl, permettant l'établissement par le circuit intégré de communications sans contact en champ proche avec un système externe. L'antenne comporte plusieurs enroulements E1, E2 reliés entre eux par des moyens de conduction en courant. Chaque enroulement a ses extrémités connectées à des bornes de connexion d'un circuit. L'antenne comprend alors au minimum, un enroulement E1 connecté aux bornes de connexion au circuit intégré Cl apte à établir des communications sans contact avec un système externe, et un enroulement E2 connecté aux bornes de connexion à un composant périphérique CP1, qui peut comprendre un ou plusieurs circuits connectés en série, et qui est télé-alimenté par l'antenne.

Double-range radio frequency communication object and method for implementing same

La présente invention concerne un objet de communication (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D) comportant des moyens de communication radiofréquence avec un dispositif distant (T), lesdits moyens de communication étant aptes à établir une première communication de courte portée (CP) et une seconde communication (LP) de plus longue portée que la première; L'objet se distingue en ce que les moyens de communication utilisent le même type (4, 5, 24) de technologie de communication pour les première et seconde communications (CP, LP). L'invention concerne également le procède pour la mise en oeuvre de la communication radiofréquence à double-portée de l'objet ...

REVERSIBLY DEACTIVATING A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DATA TAG

WIRELESS TAG AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A metal-resistant radio frequency tag that has a broader band pass band (frequency versus communication range) characteristic compared to conventional techniques is achieved. For this purpose, the radio frequency tag according to the present invention includes a first resonator pattern (21), the first resonator pattern including a chip connecting section (211) to which a chip is to be connected, and an inductance section (212) that is capable of adjusting an impedance matching with the chip; and a second resonator pattern (22) that is fed through electromagnetic induction coupling via the inductance section (212).

OBJECT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Securing document security systems and method of controlling access

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURE

EAS/RFID IDENTIFIKATIONSETIKETT

SMART CARD WITH AT LEAST TWO COIL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF DATA AND/OR ENERGY

SAFETY DOCUMENT, SAFETY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROLLING OF THE ACCESS TO A RANGE

SECURED DOCUMENT WITH CONTACTLESS CHIP AND PROTECTION OF DATA AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS

RFID READER FOR A DOCUMENT

Radio frequency animal tracking system

The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an improved apparatus and method that allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The system also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field.

EAS/RFID identification hard tags

APPLICATION FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

... ▓▓▓Antenna shelf tape (310) is disclosed for use with items (1-26) having radio ▓frequency identification elements or tags associated with items of interest.▓ ...

NO CONTACT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH NFC AND UHF OPERATING MODES

L'invention concerne un circuit intégré sans contact comprenant: des circuits de modulation et de démodulation (RRM, UHRC) configurés pour se connecter à un circuit d'antenne HF (1) pour émettre et recevoir des signaux HF par couplage inductif dans un mode lecteur, des circuits de modulation et de démodulation (URM, UHRC) configurés pour se connecter à une antenne UHF (UA) pour émettre et recevoir des signaux UHF par couplage électrique dans un mode lecteur, un circuit de traitement de donnée (DPU) connecté aux circuits de modulation et de démodulation, et configuré pour fournir des données à émettre aux circuits de modulation, et pour traiter des signaux reçus, transmis par les circuits de démodulation, les circuits de démodulation comprenant un circuit de démodulation commun (UHRC) pour traiter des signaux reçus indifféremment par les antennes UHF et HF.

SECURITY DOCUMENT, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A REGION

A security document is provided comprising a first RFID tag readable only within a first range, and a second RFID tag readable within a second range, the first RFID tag containing data pertaining to the owner of the security document and an identification code, and the second RFID tag containing the same or a related identification code, and wherein the second range is longer than the first range. Also provided is a method and system for controlling access to a region, each person seeking access carrying a detectable unique identifier. The method comprises: detecting, at a first location, a unique identifier relating to a person in the first location; using the detected unique identifier to retrieve information concerning the person from one or more external databases; supplying the retrieved information to a second location remote from the first location; and using, at the second location, the retrieved information to make a decision as to whether to allow the person carrying the unique ...

Rfid and reading method for the same

DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING A COMPONENT OF WHICH IS DESIRED TO BE KNOWN INTEGRITY

SAFETY PROCESS AND DEVICE Of INSCRIPTIONS TO BE READ

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif de protection d'inscriptions à lire (23) réalisées sur au moins une face inscrite (22) d'un objet (25). On associe à l'objet (25) au moins une antenne d'adaptation (12) réalisée par impression sur un support (11), et présentant au moins une zone (14) de couplage électromagnétique avec une antenne individuelle de plus petites dimensions. Au moins un film de sécurité (3), ne portant pas d'antenne d'adaptation (12), mais portant au moins un microcircuit à antenne individuelle intégrée, dit microtranspondeur (7), est appliqué pour couvrir des inscriptions à lire (23) pour lesquelles des informations d'authentification peuvent être délivrées par le microtranspondeur (7).

Tag having dipole-loop antenna

A tag has a dipole and loop antenna.

Transponder

Proposed is a transponder for receiving a wireless electromagnetic interrogation signal and for transmitting a wireless electromagnetic response signal with a first coil acting as an antenna for generating a first wired electrical receive signal from the interrogation signal, and with at least one further coil acting as an antenna for generating a further wired electrical receive signal from the interrogation signal, wherein an axis of the first coil and an axis of the further coil are aligned differently in the space, wherein in each case one full-wave rectifier for rectifying the respective receive signal is assigned to the coils, wherein a summing element for summing up the rectified receive signals generated by the full-wave rectifiers is provided in order to generate in this manner a pulsating sum signal, the frequency of which corresponds to twice the frequency of the interrogation signal.

UNIVERSAL RFID TAGS AND METHODS

Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID device comprises a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna, wherein the conductive element extends a length and includes a central region and includes at least one distal region defining a voltage end of the conductive element. The near field only RFID tag and a distal region of the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising:a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured;a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna, wherein the conductive element extends a length and includes a central region and includes at least one distal region defining a voltage end of the conductive element; andwherein the near field only RFID tag and a distal region of the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.2. The RFID device of wherein the near field only RFID tag comprises a conductor configured to assist in the proximity coupling.3. The RFID device of wherein the near field only RFID tag is encoded with an electronic product code prior to being coupled in proximity to the conductive element.4. The RFID device of further comprising an alignment feature configured to assist in aligning the near field only RFID tag and the conductive element in the proximity coupling.5. The RFID device of wherein the conductive element comprises a material selected from a group consisting of one or more of: a wire claim 1 , a printed element claim ...

Wireless ic device

A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC element, a power supply circuit substrate including a laminate of a plurality of base layers and a power supply circuit connected to the wireless IC element, and a radiating element connected to the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit includes a first coil element connected in series with the wireless IC element, and a second coil element connected in parallel with the wireless IC element. The first coil element and the second coil element are wound and arranged such that winding axes of the first and second coil elements coincide or substantially coincide with each other and directions of magnetic fields generated in the respective first and second coil elements are opposite to each other.

Flexible rfid label

An RFID tag includes a base having at least one fold formed therein. An integrated circuit is formed on the base. At least one antenna segment extends from the integrated circuit and crosses the fold. When the fold is creased, a portion of the antenna segment on one side of the fold is aligned to be orthogonal to a portion of the antenna segment on the other side of the fold.

Multiple frequency transponder with a single antenna

The present invention concerns a RFID transponder, such as a card, comprising a first chip electrically connected to a first antenna and a second chip electrically connected to a second antenna. The first antenna comprises a secondary antenna which is inductively to the second antenna.

Rfid transponder in a plastic package for contactless communication

A RFID transponder including a chip, having an antenna to which the chip is connected for contactless communication, and including a plastic package (1) which accommodates these transponder components as integrated components, wherein the plastic package (1) forms a coil core (2) on its outer surface, on which a booster antenna having at least one coil winding (4) is arranged, wherein the coil winding (4) completely surrounds the integrated antenna in order to form an inductive coupling, and the two ends (5, 6) of the coil winding (4) form antenna wires of a dipole antenna for the UHF range.

HANDHELD POWER TOOL AND AMPLIFIER ANTENNA

An electric handheld power tool, including a data memory and a data interface signal-connected to the data memory, via which tool-related data may be read out from the data memory with the aid of a terminal, the data interface including a system antenna for wireless radio data transmission, and the electric handheld power tool including an amplifier antenna which is different from the system antenna, the amplifier antenna being magnetically coupled with the system antenna and preferably mounted on or in the direct vicinity of the system antenna. 110-. (canceled)11. An electric handheld power tool comprising:a data memory and a data interface signal-connected to the data memory, tool-related data readable out from the data memory via the data interface with the aid of a terminal, and, for the purpose of wireless radio data transmission, the data interface including a system antenna; andan amplifier antenna different from the system antenna, the amplifier antenna being magnetically coupled with the system antenna.12. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the amplifier antenna is mounted on or in a direct vicinity of the system antenna.13. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the amplifier antenna includes a dipole and an inductive coupling loop.14. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the dipole and the coupling loop are designed as a wire claim 13 , forming a single piece with each other.15. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the system antenna is designed as a PCB antenna.16. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the dipole is designed as a symmetrical λ/2 dipole or an asymmetrical λ/4 dipole having a terminating element claim 13 , with respect to a tuning frequency of the data interface.1725. The electric handheld power tool as recited wherein the data interface () is tuned to an RFID UHF range.18. The electric handheld power tool as recited in wherein the amplifier antenna is ...

ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL (ESL) ANTENNA DESIGN

According to various aspects and technical advantages, an apparatus for electronic shelf labels includes a controller circuit for communicating with communication devices using a contactless communication protocol, a set of two or more antenna coils, each antenna coil located at a known position relative to the controller circuit, and a switch for selectively coupling the controller circuit to one or more of the set of antenna coils. The controller circuit is configured to determine a physical location of a communication device based on which antenna coil from the set of antenna coils the communication device is using to communicate with the controller circuit 1. An apparatus for electronic shelf labels , comprising:a controller circuit for communicating with communication devices using a contactless communication protocol;a plurality of antenna coils, each located at a known position relative to the controller circuit; anda switch for selectively coupling the controller circuit to one of the plurality of antenna coils at a time;wherein the controller circuit is configured to determine a physical location of a communication device based on which of the plurality of antenna coils the communication device is using to communicate with the controller circuit.2. (canceled)3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the antenna coils in the plurality of antenna coils are arranged linearly or in a grid.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the antenna coils in the plurality of antenna coils are arranged at a predefined spacing known to the controller circuit.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the antenna coils in the plurality of antenna coils are arranged in arbitrary locations known to the controller circuit.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller circuit is configured to determine the physical location of a communication device by interpolating a distance of the communication device between at least some of the plurality of antenna coils.7. The apparatus of ...

PROTECTED RFID ANTENNA

Manufacturing antennas for a dual tag by: providing a web structure having a dielectric layer between a first metal layer and a second metal layer; depositing a first resist on the first metal layer to define a radio frequency (RF) coil and a first electrode of an RF capacitor; depositing the first resist on the second metal layer to define a second electrode of the RF capacitor; depositing a second resist on the second metal layer to define connection pads for a near field antenna, wherein one of the first resist and the second resist on the second metal layer defines a far field antenna and the near field antenna; and etching the first and second metal layers to form the RF coil, the electrodes of the RF capacitor, the far field antenna, the near field antenna, and the connection pads.

RFID/NFC-SYSTEM AND AN RFID/NFC-ELEMENT

An RFID/NFC-system comprising a stationary RFID/NFC-interface () and a movable RFID/NFC-element (), wherein the stationary RFID/NFC-interface () comprises a stationary carrier () with a first coil () arranged for example on its upper surface () or on its lower surface and connected to a first RFID/NFC-chip (), wherein the stationary carrier () is fixed with one of its side faces () to a mounting device (), wherein the movable RFID/NFC-element () comprises a movable carrier () with a second coil () arranged for example on its upper surface () or on its lower surface, wherein the second coil () is connected or connectable to a second RFID/NFC-chip and wherein the movable RFID/NFC-element () can be moved with respect to the stationary RFID/NFC-interface () such that the upper surface () or the lower surface of the movable carrier () and the upper surface () or the lower surface of the stationary carrier () at least partly face each other such that signals can be transferred between the first coil () and the second coil (). Further an according RFID/NFC-element () is described. 112-. (canceled)13. RFID/NFC-system comprising:{'b': '4', 'a stationary RFID/NFC-interface (); and'}{'b': 6', '6', '6, 'claim-text': [{'b': 4', '16', '17', '15', '18, 'the stationary RFID/NFC-interface () comprises a stationary carrier () with a first coil () arranged on either its upper surface () or on its lower surface and connected to a first RFID/NFC-chip (),'}, {'b': 16', '5', '2, 'the stationary carrier () is fixed with one of its side faces () to a mounting device (),'}, {'b': 6', '6', '6', '7', '7', '7', '8', '8', '8', '14, 'the movable RFID/NFC-element (, ′, ″) comprises a movable carrier (, ′, ″) with a second coil (, ′, ″) arranged on either its upper surface () or on its lower surface,'}, {'b': 8', '8', '8, 'the second coil (, ′, ″) is either connected or connectable to a second RFID/NFC-chip, and'}, {'b': 6', '6', '6', '4', '14', '7', '7', '7', '15', '16', '17', '8', '8', '8, 'the ...

Industrial electronic badge

An electronic badge comprises a housing having a form factor of a mobile device, a processor, and memory coupled to the processor and including an observation and feedback application. Further, the electronic badge comprises a first transceiver that communicates on a first personal-area network, a second transceiver that communicates on a second personal-area network, and a third transceiver that communicates on a local area network. An information feedback device is controlled by the processor to activate to provide information to the user that feedback has been either given or received, wherein the information feedback device is operated by the processor in response to the processor executing the observation and feedback application, and in response to the processor interacting with at least one of the first transceiver, the second transceiver, and the third transceiver.

RFID System and Method

An RFID system includes an RFID antenna assembly configured to be positioned on a product module assembly of a processing system. The product module assembly is configured to releasably engage at least one product container. A first RFID tag assembly configured to be positioned on the at least one product container. The at least one product container is configured to position the first RFID tag assembly within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the product module assembly releasably engages the at least one product container. 1. A processing system comprising:a housing assembly comprising an access door, wherein the access door comprising an RFID antenna assembly configured to be energized with a carrier signal, the RFID antenna assembly comprising:an inductive component including a multi-segment loop antenna assembly; anda de-Qing element configured to allow the RFID antenna assembly to be utilized over a range of carrier signal frequencies,wherein the inductive component is configured to be positioned proximate an access assembly of a processing system and to allow RFID-based actuation of the access assembly, andwherein the access door opens if the appropriate RFID tag assembly is positioned proximate the RFID antenna assembly.2. The RFID antenna assembly of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna assembly is configured to be coupled with an RFID subsystem that is capable of generating the carrier signal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multi-segment loop antenna assembly comprising at least a first antenna segment including at least a first phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a first antenna segment.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the multi-segment loop antenna further comprising at least a second antenna segment including at least a second phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a second antenna segment.5. The system ...

Detachable radio frequency identification switch tag

A radio frequency identification (RFID) switch tag is disclosed. This RFID switch tag includes a base component having an ultra-high frequency (UHF) booster, and a detachable component having at least one UHF RFID module and a high frequency (HF) RFID module. In some embodiments, the detachable component is positioned in close proximity to the base component in a first configuration of the RFID switch tag such that the at least one UHF RFID module is sufficiently coupled to the UHF booster in the base component to form an UHF RFID system having a desired performance. The detachable component can also be separated from the base component to obtain a second configuration of the RFID switch tag, and the HF RFID module remains functional within the detached detachable component so that the detachable component can be used as a standalone HF RFID tag.

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT WITH TWO ANTENNAS

In various embodiments, a circuit arrangement is provided, including a first antenna tuned to a first frequency range, a second antenna tuned to a second frequency range being different from the first frequency range, a controller coupled to the first antenna and the second antenna, wherein the controller is configured to receive its operational power via at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, and a deactivating structure configured to deactivate the communication of the controller via the second antenna upon reception of electromagnetic waves with the first frequency range via the first antenna. 1. A circuit arrangement comprising:a first antenna tuned to a first frequency range;a second antenna tuned to a second frequency range being different from the first frequency range;a controller coupled to the first antenna and the second antenna, wherein the controller is configured to receive its operational power via at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna; anda deactivating structure configured to deactivate the communication of the controller via the second antenna upon reception of electromagnetic waves with the first frequency range via the first antenna.2. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the first antenna is configured as a coil antenna.3. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the first antenna is tuned to a frequency from the high frequency range.4. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the first antenna is tuned to a frequency of approximately 13.56 MHz.5. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the second antenna is configured as a dipole antenna.6. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the second antenna is tuned to frequency from the ultra high frequency range.7. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the second antenna is tuned to a frequency of approximately 868 MHz.8. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 ,wherein the deactivating structure ...

Wireless communication device

A wireless communication device includes a wireless IC chip that processes a high-frequency signal and a feeding substrate including a coil conductor, a plane conductor, and a matching circuit that is connected to the wireless IC chip and that has a predetermined resonant frequency. The coil conductor and the plane conductor are connected to the matching circuit. The wireless communication device, when used by itself, operates as a monopole antenna in which the plane conductor functions as a ground and the coil conductor functions as a radiation element. When a conductive object is in a vicinity of the plane conductor, the plane conductor is coupled to the conductive object, and the wireless communication device operates as a dipole antenna in which the plane conductor and the conductive object function as a first radiation element and the coil conductor functions as a second radiation element.

Detachable radio frequency identification switch tag

A radio frequency identification (RFID) switch tag is disclosed. This RFID switch tag includes a base component having an ultra-high frequency (UHF) booster, and a detachable component having at least one UHF RFID module and a high frequency (HF) RFID module. In some embodiments, the detachable component is positioned in close proximity to the base component in a first configuration of the RFID switch tag such that the at least one UHF RFID module is sufficiently coupled to the UHF booster in the base component to form an UHF RFID system having a desired performance. The detachable component can also be separated from the base component to obtain a second configuration of the RFID switch tag, and the HF RFID module remains functional within the detached detachable component so that the detachable component can be used as a standalone HF RFID tag.

Multi-antenna tuned wearable article

A wearable article, system, and method includes a structure configured to enclose a body part, a first antenna, in a first position on or within the structure, tuned to communicate according to a wireless communication modality through air, a second antenna, in a second position on or within the structure, tuned to communicate according to the wireless communication modality through the body part, the first antenna being tuned differently than the second antenna, and a transceiver, operatively coupled to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, configured to communicate with an external antenna via the at least one of the first and second antennas according to the wireless communication modality.

RFID System and Method

An RFID system includes an RFID antenna assembly configured to be positioned on a product module assembly of a processing system. The product module assembly is configured to releasably engage at least one product container. A first RFID tag assembly configured to be positioned on the at least one product container. The at least one product container is configured to position the first RFID tag assembly within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the product module assembly releasably engages the at least one product container. 1. An RFID antenna assembly configured to be energized with a carrier signal , the RFID antenna assembly comprising: at least a first antenna segment including at least a first phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a first antenna segment, and', 'at least a second antenna segment including at least a second phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a second antenna segment,', 'wherein the length of each antenna segment is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal; and, 'an inductive component including a multi-segment loop antenna assembly, wherein the multi-segment loop antenna assembly includesat least one matching component configured to adjust the impedance of the multi-segment loop antenna assembly;wherein the inductive component is configured to be positioned proximate an access assembly of a processing system and to allow RFID-based actuation of the access assembly.2. The RFID antenna assembly of wherein the RFID antenna assembly is configured to be coupled with an RFID subsystem that is capable of generating the carrier signal.3. The RFID antenna assembly of wherein the carrier signal is a 915 MHz carrier signal.4. The RFID antenna assembly of wherein the wavelength of the carrier signal is approximately thirteen inches.5. The RFID antenna assembly of further comprising:a de-Qing ...

DUAL BAND TRANSPONDER AND TEXTILE LABEL WITH DUAL BAND TRANSPONDER

A dual band transponder comprises a carrier substrate having at least one planar substrate layer. An ultra-high frequency loop antenna is mounted on a first surface of one of the planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate. A high frequency loop antenna is mounted on two opposite surfaces of one of the planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate. The ultra-high frequency loop antenna encloses the high frequency loop antenna in a plane parallel to the at least one planar substrate layer entirely. A textile label includes a textile label substrate and a corresponding dual band transponder mounted onto the textile label substrate. 1. A dual band transponder , comprising:a carrier substrate having at least one planar substrate layer;an ultra-high frequency loop antenna mounted on a first surface of one of the planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate;a high frequency loop antenna mounted on two opposite surfaces of one of the planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate, the ultra-high frequency loop antenna enclosing the high frequency loop antenna in a plane parallel to the at least one planar substrate layer entirely.2. The dual band transponder of claim 1 , wherein the carrier substrate includes at least two planar substrate layers claim 1 , and wherein the ultra-high frequency loop antenna is mounted on a first side of a first one of the at least two planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate and the high frequency loop antenna is mounted on two opposite sides of a second one of the at least two planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate.3. The dual band transponder of claim 2 , further comprising:first interlayer connection elements leading through the second one of the at least two planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate and electrically conductively connecting parts of the high frequency loop antenna on the first side of the second one of the at least two planar substrate layers of the carrier substrate to parts of the ...

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC TAG FOR PROCESSING UHF RFID SIGNAL AND NFC SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATA PROCESSING SERVICE

An integrated circuit is disclosed. The integrated circuit includes a UHF RFID tag physical layer that rectifies a UHF RFID signal acquired through a first antenna using a first rectifier to generate a first DC voltage, an NFC tag physical layer that rectifies an NFC signal acquired through a second antenna to generate a second DC voltage, a microcontroller unit, a non-volatile memory that stores data processed and data to be processed by the UHF RFID tag physical layer, and data processed and data to be processed by the NFC tag physical layer under control of the microcontroller unit, and a detector that detects a voltage input of one of the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage, and supplies the detected DC voltage to one of the UHF RFID tag physical layer and the NFC tag physical layer, the microcontroller unit, and the non-volatile memory. 1. An integrated circuit comprising:a UHF RFID tag physical layer that rectifies a UHF RFID signal acquired through a first antenna using a first rectifier to generate a first DC voltage;an NFC tag physical layer that rectifies an NFC signal acquired through a second antenna to generate a second DC voltage;a microcontroller unit;a non-volatile memory that stores data processed and data to be processed by the UHF RFID tag physical layer, and data processed and data to be processed by the NFC tag physical layer under control of the microcontroller unit;a detector that detects a voltage input of one of the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage, and supplies a detected DC voltage to one of the UHF RFID tag physical layer and the NFC tag physical layer, the microcontroller unit, and the non-volatile memory;a first voltage transmission line that is connected between the UHF RFID tag physical layer and a first input terminal of the detector for transmission of the first DC voltage; anda second voltage transmission line that is connected between the NFC tag physical layer and a second input terminal of the detector for ...

WEARABLE ARTICLE WITH MULTI-FREQUENCY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A wearable article, system, and methods may include a structure configured to enclose a human body part. A first antenna, positioned with respect to the structure, is tuned to communicate, while the wearable article is being worn, according to a first wireless communication modality with a first external antenna. A second antenna, positioned with respect to the structure, is tuned to communicate according to a second wireless communication modality with a second external antenna different than the first external antenna, the second communication modality being different than the first communication modality. A transceiver, coupled to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, is configured to communicate via one of the first and second antennas based, at least in part, on the one of the first and second antennas coming into wireless communication contact with a corresponding one of the first and second external antennas. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:an external antenna tuned to communicate with antenna of a wearable article according to a wireless communication modality while the wearable article is being worn;a transceiver, operatively coupled to and configured to communicate via the external antenna according to the communication modality;a user interface, configured to present a message to a wearer of the wearable article; anda computing device, operatively coupled to the transceiver and to the user interface, configured to:receive an output signal from the transceiver;determine that the signal from the transceiver is a valid communication signal according to the communication modality and indicative that the external antenna has come into wireless communication contact with the antenna of the wearable device; andupon determination of the valid communication signal, cause the transceiver to activate the external antenna and communicate between the external antenna and the antenna of the wearable device;receive a unique identifier from the ...

AN ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING TWO ELECTRONIC CHIPS AND A METHOD OF FABRICATING SUCH A DEVICE

An electronic wireless communication device () that includes first and second electronic chips (); a first antenna () electrically connected to the first electronic chip (); a second antenna () electrically connected to the second electronic chip (); and a third antenna () that is adapted to be electromagnetically coupled with the first and second antennas (). The first electronic chip () is configured to communicate with a first external terminal using a first protocol via a first antenna pair formed by the first antenna () and the third antenna (); and the second electronic chip () is configured to communicate with the first external terminal and/or a second external terminal using a second protocol via a second antenna pair formed by the second antenna () and the third antenna (). 1. An electronic wireless communication device comprising:a first electronic chip and a second electronic chip;a first antenna electrically connected to the first electronic chip; anda second antenna electrically connected to the second electronic chip;wherein the electronic device further comprises a third antenna adapted to be electromagnetically coupled with the first antenna and with the second antenna, such that:the first electronic chip is configured to communicate with a first external terminal using a first protocol by means of a first antenna pair formed by the first antenna and the third antenna; andthe second electronic chip is configured to communicate with the first external terminal or a second external terminal using a second protocol by means of a second antenna pair formed by the second antenna and the third antenna.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the area defined by the third antenna is greater than the area defined by the first antenna or the area defined by the second antenna.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the area defined by the first antenna is substantially identical to the area defined by the second antenna.4. The ...

Position-Sensing Sensor and Position-Sensing System

A position-sensing sensor of a position-sensing system includes first and a second radio transponders that each have a transmitter/receiver connected to an antenna and has a memory for persistent data storage, wherein the first radio transponder has an energy supply source and is selectively switchable into a reduced energy consumption idle state and into an active operating state with complete range of functionality, where during the active operating state, a radio connection to a first radio transponder reader is established for position sensing, where the second radio transponder, which is inductively supplyable with energy by a radio transponder reader, upon entering a range of a second radio transponder reading unit, transfers the first radio transponder from the idle state into the active operating state or transfers position information associated with the second radio transponder to a server of the position-sensing system via the second radio transponder reader. 110.-. (canceled)11. A position detection sensor comprising: a transceiver unit, connected to an antenna, for exchanging data via a radio transponder interface;', 'a storage unit for persistent data storage that at least one of (i) readable and (ii) writable to via first radio transponder readers associated with a position detection system and in which at least one transponder identifier is stored; and', 'a power source which is connectable to the transceiver unit and the storage unit;, 'a first radio transponder which is attachable to an object to be detected, which is selectively switchable into a standby state with reduced power consumption and into an active operating state with full functionality and which is configured to establish at least one radio connection for position detection with at least one first radio transponder reader in the active operating state, said first transponder including a transceiver unit, connected to the antenna, for exchanging data via the radio transponder interface ...

CARD-TYPE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A card-type wireless communication device is provided that suppresses a deterioration in communication performance of the dipole antenna while ensuring a larger coil antenna size in a limited card size. The card-type wireless communication device includes a coil antenna and a dipole antenna. The dipole antenna includes first dipole element including a first connection end connected to a second-frequency-band RFIC element, first linear part that extends from the first connection end along an outer edge of the coil antenna, and a first open end facing the outer edge of the coil antenna via the first linear part. Moreover, a second dipole element includes a second connection end connected to second-frequency-band RFIC element, and a second open end at a position farther from the outer edge of the coil antenna than a shortest distance between the first linear part and the outer edge of the coil antenna. 1. A card-type wireless communication device comprising:a support base;a coil antenna disposed on the support base and configured to transmit and receive data signals in a first frequency band;a first-frequency-band RFIC element coupled to the coil antenna;a dipole antenna disposed on the support base outside the coil antenna and configured to transmit and receive data signals in a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band; anda second-frequency-band RFIC element coupled to the dipole antenna, a first dipole element having a first connection end coupled to the second-frequency-band RFIC element, a first linear part extending from the first connection end along an outer edge of the coil antenna, and a first open end disposed at a position facing the outer edge of the coil antenna via the first linear part in a planar view of the support base, and', 'a second dipole element having a second connection end coupled to the second-frequency-band RFIC element, and a second open end disposed at a position farther from the outer edge of the coil antenna than a ...

MULTI-FREQUENCY RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG

Embodiments described herein provide various designs of multi-frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tags which are compact in size and tamper-proofing. In one aspect, a proposed multi-frequency RFID tag includes both a high frequency (HF) subsystem and an ultra-high frequency (UHF) subsystem. The HF subsystem and the UHF subsystem share a common integrated circuit (IC) chip and a common substrate. The HF subsystem further includes a HF loop antenna coupled to the IC chip. The UHF subsystem further includes a coupling antenna electrically coupled to the IC chip but electrically isolated from the HF loop antenna. The UHF subsystem also includes an UHF antenna having a region for receiving the RFID module. When the RFID module is positioned within the receiving region of the UHF antenna, the UHF antenna is coupled to the IC chip in the RFID module via the coupling antenna, thereby forming the UHF subsystem. 1. A multi-frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising: an integrated circuit (IC) chip,', 'a first antenna coupled to the IC chip and formed of conductive ink, the first antenna being operable in a first frequency range, and', 'a coupling antenna coupled to the IC chip; and, 'a RFID module configured to be physically removed from the RFID tag, the RFID module including,'}a second antenna formed of conductive ink and communicatively coupled to the IC chip via wireless coupling to the coupling antenna and configured to operate in a second frequency range.2. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the first frequency range comprises a high frequency (HF) range.3. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the second frequency range comprises an ultra-high frequency (UHF) range.4. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the second antenna comprises an aperture configured to receive the detachable RFID module.5. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 4 , wherein the first antenna claim 4 , the second antenna claim ...

Proximity tag with multiple antennas

A wireless device configured to communicate with a mobile communication device in an object tracking system includes a transceiver configured to send and receive messages with the mobile communication device. Each message has a signal strength value. The wireless device also includes a first antenna coupled to the transceiver for sending and receiving the messages, a second antenna coupled to the transceiver for alternatively sending and receiving the messages, and a processor coupled to the transceiver. The processor is operable to switch between using one of the first antenna and the second antenna based on the signal strength value of an associated message.

Method for Reading an Identification Document in a Contactless Manner

The invention creates a method for the contactless readout of an electronic identification document by means of a terminal, wherein in a data reading step encrypted identification data from a data memory are transmitted to the terminal, and in a key reading step the data key with which the identification data can be decrypted is transmitted to the terminal, and in the terminal the identification data are decrypted with the data key. The data reading step is carried out employing a long-range radio connection, and the key reading step is carried out employing a short-range radio connection.

RADIO IC DEVICE

A radio IC device that can be used in a plurality of frequency bands for RFID tags and that is compact and has superior radiation characteristics is provided. A spiral line electrode portion and a first side electrode, extending from an inner end thereof, of a capacitor electrode portion are provided on a top surface of a sheet-shaped substrate, and a second side electrode arranged to face the first side electrode and a crossing line electrode are provided on a bottom surface of the substrate. A first radio IC chip is arranged at a location in the line electrode portion, and a second RFID tag radio IC is arranged so as to be connected to a front-to-back connection portion and an end of an electric-field radiation electrode portion. The radio IC chip rectifies an RF signal in a first frequency band and outputs and supplies power to the second RFID tag radio IC. 1. (canceled)2. A radio IC device comprising:a substrate;a first radiation electrode provided on at least one main surface of the substrate;a first radio IC and a second radio IC, the first radio IC being configured to transmit and receive an RF signal in a first frequency band, and the second radio IC being configured to transmit and receive an RF signal in a second frequency band; whereinthe first radio IC and the second radio IC are electrically connected or electromagnetically coupled to the first radiation electrode;the first radiation electrode includes a line electrode and capacitor electrodes configured to define a capacitor between ends of the line electrode;the capacitor electrodes include a first side electrode and a second side electrode arranged to oppose each other with a dielectric layer therebetween, the line electrode includes a spiral portion extending spirally around the capacitor electrodes, the first side electrode is connected to an inner end of the spiral portion of the line electrode; and a crossing line electrode arranged to provide a connection between the second side electrode and an ...

RFID System and Method

An RFID system includes an RFID antenna assembly configured to be positioned on a product module assembly of a processing system. The product module assembly is configured to releasably engage at least one product container. A first RFID tag assembly configured to be positioned on the at least one product container. The at least one product container is configured to position the first RFID tag assembly within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the product module assembly releasably engages the at least one product container. 1. A processing system comprising:a housing assembly comprising an access door, wherein the access door comprising an RFID antenna assembly configured to be energized with a carrier signal, the RFID antenna assembly comprising: at least a first antenna segment including at least a first phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a first antenna segment; and', 'at least a second antenna segment including at least a second phase shift element configured to reduce the phase shift of the carrier signal within the at least a second antenna segment,', 'wherein the length of each antenna segment is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal;, 'an inductive component including a multi-segment loop antenna assembly, wherein the multi-segment loop antenna assembly includesat least one matching component configured to adjust the impedance of the multi-segment loop antenna assembly; anda de-Qing element configured to allow the RFID antenna assembly to be utilized over a range of carrier signal frequencies,wherein the inductive component is configured to be positioned proximate an access assembly of a processing system and to allow RFID-based actuation of the access assembly, andwherein the access door only opens if the appropriate RFID tag assembly is positioned proximate the RFID antenna assembly.2. The RFID antenna assembly of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna ...

MULTI-ANTENNA TUNED WEARABLE ARTICLE

A wearable article, system, and method includes a structure configured to enclose a body part, a first antenna, in a first position on or within the structure, tuned to communicate according to a wireless communication modality through air, a second antenna, in a second position on or within the structure, tuned to communicate according to the wireless communication modality through the body part, the first antenna being tuned differently than the second antenna, and a transceiver, operatively coupled to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna, configured to communicate with an external antenna via the at least one of the first and second antennas according to the wireless communication modality.

MEMORY CARD

A memory card includes an interface connectable to a host device, a nonvolatile memory, a memory controller controlling the nonvolatile memory, an antenna for radio communication with a first communication device using a first communication system and for radio communication with a second communication device using a second communication system different from the first communication system, a first communication controller configured to control the radio communication of the antenna using the first communication system, and a second communication controller configured to control the radio communication of the antenna using the second communication system. The first communication controller and the second communication controller preferentially execute the radio communication using the antenna via the second communication system over the radio communication using the antenna via the first communication system. 1. A memory card comprising:an interface connectable to a host device;a nonvolatile memory;a memory control circuitry for the nonvolatile memory;an antenna for radio communication with a first communication device via a first communication system and for radio communication with a second communication device via a second communication system different from the first communication system;a first communication control circuitry configured to control the radio communication via the first communication system; anda second communication control circuitry configured to control the radio communication via the second communication system,wherein the first communication control circuitry and the second communication control circuitry preferentially operate the radio communication using the antenna via the second communication system over the radio communication using the antenna via the first communication system.2. The memory card according to claim 1 ,wherein the radio communication via the first communication system is executed in any period, andthe radio ...

DUAL TRANSPONDER RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

An example disclosed method for authenticating a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag includes receiving a first signal including a first transponder identifier associated with the RFID tag; receiving a second signal including a second transponder identifier, wherein the second transponder identifier is associated with a different transponder than the first transponder identifier; and determining, with circuitry, whether the second transponder identifier is associated with the RFID tag. 1. A method for authenticating a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag comprising:receiving a first signal including a first transponder identifier associated with the RFID tag;receiving a second signal including a second transponder identifier, wherein the second transponder identifier is associated with a different transponder than the first transponder identifier; anddetermining, with circuitry, whether the second transponder identifier is associated with the RFID tag.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the second transponder identifier is associated with the RFID tag comprises:using the first transponder identifier as an input to an algorithm; andoutputting from the algorithm the second transponder identifier.3. A RFID reader configured to communicate wirelessly with a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag claim 1 , the RFID reader comprising:at least one RFID antenna;an independent power source; and receive a first RFID signal including a first transponder identifier associated with a RFID tag;', 'receive a second RFID signal including a second transponder identifier, wherein the second transponder identifier is associated with a different transponder than the first transponder identifier; and', 'determine whether the second transponder identifier is associated with the RFID tag., 'processing circuitry, wherein the RFID reader is configured to4. A method of encoding radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags claim 1 , the method ...

RFID System and Method

An RFID system includes an RFID antenna assembly configured to be positioned on a product module assembly of a processing system. The product module assembly is configured to releasably engage at least one product container. A first RFID tag assembly configured to be positioned on the at least one product container. The at least one product container is configured to position the first RFID tag assembly within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the product module assembly releasably engages the at least one product container. 120-. (canceled)21. An RFID system comprising:an RFID antenna assembly configured to be positioned on a product module assembly of a processing system, wherein the product module assembly is configured to releasably engage at least one product container, the RFID antenna assembly including:an inductive component;at least one capacitive component coupled to the inductive component;at least one resistive component coupled to the inductive component; anda first RFID tag assembly configured to be positioned on the at least one product container, wherein the at least one product container is configured to position the first RFID tag assembly within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the product module assembly releasably engages the at least one product container.22. The RFID antenna assembly of further comprising a loop antenna assembly claim 21 , wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal.23. The RFID system of wherein the RFID antenna assembly is configured to be coupled with an RFID subsystem that is capable of generating the carrier signal.24. The RFID system of wherein the carrier signal is a 915 MHz carrier signal.25. The RFID system of wherein the wavelength of the carrier signal is approximately thirteen inches.26. The RFID system of further comprising a loop antenna assembly claim 21 , wherein the circumference of the loop ...

DUAL TRANSPONDER RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

Embodiments are discussed herein related to radio frequency identification (“RFID”) and, more particularly, to systems, methods, apparatuses, computer readable media products and other means for integrating two transponders into a tag, where each transponder functions independent from and does not couple with the other transponder. In some embodiments, one of the transponders can be a near field RFID transponder and the other a far field transponder. The near field RFID transponder can be used to, among other things, authenticate the far field RFID transponder. In some embodiments, the far field RFID transponder can be encoded to transmit generic information, while the near field RFID transmits more detailed or user-specific information. Additionally, in some embodiments, the near field and far field RFID transponders can operate in accordance with the same wireless protocol and include their own circuitry and antenna. 1. A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag configured to communicate wirelessly with a RFID reader , the RFID tag comprising: FF circuitry configured to access FF data; and', 'a FF antenna configured to define a FF read range; and, 'a far field (“FF”) transponder, comprising NF circuitry configured to access NF data; and', 'a NF antenna configured to define a NF read range that is smaller than the FF read range; and, 'a near field (“NF”) transponder, comprisingwherein the FF transponder and the NF transponder are both configured to communicate using the same wireless communication protocol.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the FF data is transmitted substantially simultaneously as at least a portion of the NF data.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication protocol is in compliance with at least one of an EPCglobal Generation 1 standard claim 1 , an EPCglobal Generation 2 standard claim 1 , and an ISO/IEC standard.4. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the FF transponder and the NF transponder are both ...

WIRELESSLY COMMUNICABLE SEPARABLE SYSTEM

An RFID unit includes an RFID unit A and an RFID unit B that are separable on a break line, where the RFID unit A includes an IC chip portion A that stores an UUID and an antenna portion A, and the RFID unit B includes an IC chip portion B that stores an UUID and an antenna portion B. Before the RFID unit is separated into the RFID unit A and RFID unit B, either the RFID unit A or RFID Unit B transmits a first signal including the UUID. After the separation, at least either the RFID unit A or RFID unit B transmits a second signal, different from the first signal, including the UUID. 1. A separable system , comprising:a first unit configured to include an antenna that transmits a signal and a memory that stores identification information; anda second unit configured to include an antenna that transmits a signal and a memory that stores identification information,wherein, upon receipt of an externally generated electromagnetic wave in a state where the first unit and the second unit are connected, a first signal including the identification information stored in the memory of either the first unit or the second unit is transmitted from the antenna of the respective first unit or the second unit via wireless communication, andwherein, in a case where a first system including the first unit and a second system including the second unit are separated by an external factor acting on the separable system, upon receipt of an externally generated electromagnetic wave in at least either the first system or the second system after the separation, a second signal different from the first signal, including the identification information stored in the memory of the first unit or the second unit included in the first system or the second system respectively, is transmitted from the antenna of the respective first unit or the second unit respectively included in the first system or the second system via wireless communication.2. The separable system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

RFID TAG AND HIGH FREQUENCY CIRCUIT

An RFID tag includes: a base portion in a plate shape made of dielectric material; a loop antenna formed by etching and including a first antenna element and a second antenna element disposed in a loop shape along an outer periphery of the base portion; and an IC chip inserted to the loop antenna in series and including a first electrode and a second electrode. 1. An RFID tag comprising:a base portion in a plate shape made of dielectric material;a loop antenna formed by etching and including a first antenna element and a second antenna element disposed in a loop shape along an outer periphery of the base portion; andan IC chip inserted to the loop antenna in series and including a first electrode and a second electrode,wherein the first antenna element includesa first base portion disposed along the outer periphery of the base portion,a first wiring portion protruding from the first base portion and being connected to the first electrode, anda plurality of first protruding portions protruding from the first base portion in a comb shape along the first wiring portion,wherein the second antenna element includesa second base portion disposed along the outer periphery of the base portion,a second wiring portion protruding from the second base portion toward a first terminal and being connected to the second electrode, anda plurality of second protruding portions protruding from the second base portion in a comb shape along the second wiring portion and being disposed alternately with the plurality of first protruding portions,wherein the second antenna element further includes one ofa connection portion in a linear shape formed by the etching such that the connection portion is disposed along the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion and the first base portion and the second base portion are connected to each other anda third protruding portion formed by the etching in which the connection portion is separated,wherein the connection portion ...

WIRELESS INFORMATION COMMUNICATING TERMINAL AND DEVICE FOR ITS UPDATING

The invention relates to a wireless information communicating terminal, comprising a facility for providing a first item of information to the outside, a first receiver able to receive a first signal containing first data according to a first wireless determined communication channel, a control unit for generating the first item of information to be dispatched to the providing facility as a function of the first data received by the first receiver. The invention is characterized in that the terminal furthermore comprises at least one second sender able to send a second signal according to a second wireless determined communication channel of ultra-wide band type. 1. A wireless information communicating terminal comprising a member externally providing first information , a first receiver of Ultra-Wide Band type able to receive a first signal containing first data on a first determined wireless communication channel of Ultra-Wide Band type , a control unit to generate the first information to be sent to the member as a function of the first data received by the first receiver ,the wireless information communicating terminal further comprising at least one second transmitter able to transmit a second signal on a second determined wireless communication channel of Ultra-Wide Band type,the control unit being configured to cause the transmission of the second signal by the second transmitter in response to receiving of the first signal by the first receiver,wherein the wireless information communicating terminal further comprises a third receiver to receive a third trigger signal on a third wireless communication channel, the control unit being configured in response to receipt of the third trigger signal by the third receiver to set in operation the first receiver of Ultra-Wide Band type for a predetermined time so that the first receiver of Ultra-Wide Band receives the first signal containing first data on the first determined wireless communication channel of Ultra- ...

DUAL FUNCTION STRAP FOR RESONATING ELEMENTS AND ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNAS

A combined EAS and RFID circuit includes an HF coil antenna, a UHF tuning loop, and an RFID chip coupled to a strap that includes a first coupling area and a second coupling area. The coil ends of the HF coil antenna are configured to capacitively and/or conductively couple to one or both of the first coupling area or second coupling area of the strap. The HF coil antenna can include a gap between turns for non-interfering placement of the UHF tuning loop. The EAS circuit can be deactivating upon application of a field at the resonant frequency of sufficient intensity to cause the breakdown voltage to be exceeded between a coil end and coupling area. The threshold breakdown voltage between a coil end and a coupling area can be reduced by laser ablation treatment of a conductive surface of one or both of the coil end or coupling area. 1. A device , comprising:a foldover circuit, folded at a fold line;a bridge portion of a strap that contacts a first coil end and a second coil end of a coil antenna such that the bridge portion and coil ends are capacitively coupled using a dielectric adhesive;{'b': '610', 'and a UHF antenna element that is coupled to a UHF portion of the strap when the foldover circuit is folded.'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a direct attach chip.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap and RFID chip are configured on one side of a substrate claim 1 , while the coil antenna and UHF antenna element are configured on a second side of the substrate.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the substrate is folded at the fold line and the two sides laminated together.5. A device claim 3 , comprising:a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip;an ultra high frequency (UHF) tuning loop conductively coupled to the RFID chip;a first coupling pad conductively coupled to the RFID chip and UHF tuning loop;a second coupling pad conductively coupled to the RFID chip and UHF tuning loop; anda high frequency (HF) coil antenna including a ...

SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor storage device includes a first loop antenna, a second loop antenna, and a controller. The first loop antenna generates a second magnetic field on the basis of electromagnetic induction according to a first magnetic field. The second loop antenna generates an induced electromotive force on the basis of electromagnetic induction according to the second magnetic field. The controller is operable on the basis of the induced electromotive force generated in the second loop antenna, and performs communication with respect to a first external device generating the first magnetic field, through the second loop antenna. 120-. (canceled)21. A device , comprising:a first loop antenna that generates a second magnetic field based on electromagnetic induction according to a first magnetic field generated by a first external device;a second loop antenna that generates an induced electromotive force based on electromagnetic induction according to the second magnetic field; anda controller that is operable based on the induced electromotive force generated in the second loop antenna, and performs communication with respect to the first external device generating the first magnetic field, through the second loop antenna.22. The device according to claim 21 ,wherein the second loop antenna is capable of generating an induced electromotive force based on electromagnetic induction according to the first magnetic field.23. The device according to claim 21 ,wherein a first direction along a magnetic flux having the largest magnitude of a magnetic field generated by the first loop antenna and a second direction along a magnetic flux having the largest magnitude of a magnetic field generated by the second loop antenna are not parallel to each other.24. The device according to claim 23 ,wherein one end portion of the second loop antenna is positioned on the inside of an outer edge of the first loop antenna, in a plan view seen in the first ...

OBJECT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

An object identification device includes a visual indicator, an RFID module, and an NFC assembly. The RFID module includes identification data. The RFID module harvests power from an electromagnetic field and may continuously direct that power to the visual indicator upon reception of a command conveyed by the electromagnetic field. The NFC assembly includes data associated with the identification data included in the RFID module. The NFC assembly may transmit the data included therein to a consumer communication device having NFC capabilities. 1. An object identification device , comprising:a visual indicator;an RFID module comprising identification data and adapted to harvest power from an electromagnetic field and to continuously direct that power to the visual indicator upon reception of a command conveyed by the electromagnetic field; andan NFC assembly comprising data associated with the identification data comprised in the RFID module, the NFC assembly being adapted to transmit the data comprised therein to a consumer communication device having NFC capabilities.2. An object identification device according to claim 1 , wherein the RFID module comprises an integrated circuit that forms part of a chip-on-board assembly claim 1 , the chip-on-board assembly further comprising the visual indicator.3. An object identification device according to claim 1 , wherein the object identification device is in the form of a card claim 1 , the visual indicator being located in a corner of the card.4. An object identification device according to claim 3 , wherein the RFID module comprises an antenna that is situated in a circumferential periphery of the card claim 3 , and wherein the NFC assembly comprises an antenna that is situated inside the circumferential periphery.5. An object identification device according to claim 1 , wherein the RFID module comprises a power supply circuit adapted to harvest power from the electromagnetic field claim 1 , the power supply circuit ...

Electronic Shelf Label

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic price indicator comprises: a base substrate; a first mounting unit formed on the base substrate, on which a first antenna for receiving product-related information from a server is mounted; a second mounting unit formed on the base substrate, on which a first communication module connected to the first antenna is mounted; a third mounting unit formed on the base substrate, on which a second antenna for receiving a management signal from a management terminal is mounted; a fourth mounting unit formed on the base substrate, on which a second communication module connected to the second antenna is selectively mounted; and a fifth mounting unit formed on the base substrate, selectively and directly connected to any one of the second antenna and the second communication module, and provided with a low frequency (LF) circuit mounted thereon to transmit an interrupt in accordance with the management signal to the first communication module. 124-. (canceled)25. An electronic price indicator comprising:a first antenna configured to receive a first signal in a first frequency band;a first communication module connected to the first antenna and configured to receive the first signal;a display part configured to display price information included in the first signal processed by the first communication module;a second antenna configured to receive a second signal in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band; andan inverter configured to receive the second signal via the second antenna and output an interrupt signal of a pulse waveform having at least two levels by using the received second signal,wherein the first communication module receives the interrupt signal output from the inverter and changes an operation mode depending on the received interrupt signal.26. The electronic price indicator of claim 25 , wherein the second signal is received by the inverter via at least one diode.27. ...

MULTI-FREQUENCY RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG

Embodiments described herein provide various designs of multi-frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tags which are compact in size and tamper-proofing. In one aspect, a proposed multi-frequency RFID tag includes both a high frequency (HF) subsystem and an ultra high frequency (UHF) subsystem. The HF subsystem and the UHF subsystem share a common integrated circuit (IC) chip and a common substrate. The HF subsystem further includes a HF loop antenna coupled to the IC chip. The UHF subsystem further includes a coupling antenna electrically coupled to the IC chip but electrically isolated from the HF loop antenna. The UHF subsystem also includes an UHF antenna having a region for receiving the RFID module. When the RFID module is positioned within the receiving region of the UHF antenna, the UHF antenna is coupled to the IC chip in the RFID module via the coupling antenna, thereby forming the UHF subsystem. 1. A multi-frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising: an integrated circuit (IC) chip;', 'a first antenna electrically coupled to the IC chip, wherein the first antenna is tunable to operate in a first frequency range in conjunction with the IC chip; and', 'a coupling antenna electrically coupled to the IC chip; and, 'a detachable RFID module that includesa second antenna configured to operate in a second frequency range, wherein the second antenna is coupled to the IC chip by coupling to the coupling antenna.2. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna is a coil antenna.3. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the first frequency range is a high frequency (HF) range.4. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the second frequency range is an ultra-high frequency (UHF) range.5. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the coupling antenna is a coil antenna tunable to operate in the second frequency range.6. The multi-frequency RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the coupling antenna ...

Semiconductor storage device

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor storage device includes a first loop antenna, a second loop antenna, and a controller. The first loop antenna generates a second magnetic field on the basis of electromagnetic induction according to a first magnetic field. The second loop antenna generates an induced electromotive force on the basis of electromagnetic induction according to the second magnetic field. The controller is operable on the basis of the induced electromotive force generated in the second loop antenna, and performs communication with respect to a first external device generating the first magnetic field, through the second loop antenna.

Radiofrequency transmission/reception device

A radiofrequency transmission/reception device includes a first and a second conductive wire element, a first far-field transmission/reception chip and a second near-field transmission/reception chip. The first and the second wire element combine with the characteristic impedance of the second transmission/reception chip in order to form a coupling device associated with the first transmission/reception chip at the operating frequency of the first chip. The first and the second wire element combine with the characteristic impedance of the first transmission/reception chip in order to form a coupling device associated with the second transmission/reception chip at the operating frequency of the second chip.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC BADGE

An industrial system includes an electronic badge worn or otherwise transported by an industrial vehicle operator. The electronic badge has a housing, a processor, and a transceiver coupled to the processor that communicates on a personal-area network with a badge communicator that is provided on an industrial vehicle when the electronic badge and the badge communicator are in range of each other. Further, an activity sensor collects activity information about the industrial vehicle operator as the industrial vehicle operator performs work tasks. The electronic badge exchanges data collected by the activity sensor with the industrial vehicle, for communication to a remote server. An electronic message is communicated to the industrial vehicle for output to a display thereon, and the electronic message defines an assigned task that is based upon previously collected data from the activity sensor. 1. An industrial system comprising: a housing;', 'a processor;', 'a first transceiver coupled to the processor that communicates on a first personal-area network with a badge communicator that is provided on an industrial vehicle when the electronic badge and the badge communicator are in range of each other; and', 'at least one activity sensor that collects activity information about the industrial vehicle operator as the industrial vehicle operator performs work tasks;, 'an electronic badge worn or otherwise transported by an industrial vehicle operator, the electronic badge comprisingwherein:the electronic badge exchanges information with the industrial vehicle, the exchanged information including data collected by the at least one activity sensor, for communication to a remote server; andan electronic message is communicated to the industrial vehicle for output to a display thereon, the electronic message defining an assigned task, where the assigned task is based upon previously collected data from the at least one activity sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Tags, wireless communication systems, tag communication methods, and wireless communications methods

Tags, wireless communication systems, tag communication methods, and wireless communications methods are described. In one aspect, a tag includes a plurality of antennas configured to receive a plurality of first wireless communication signals comprising data from a reader, a plurality of rectifying circuits coupled with. respective individual ones of the antennas and configured to provide rectified signals corresponding to the first wireless communication signals, wherein the rectified signals are combined to produce a composite signal, an adaptive reference circuit configured to vary a reference signal responsive to the composite signal, a comparator coupled with the adaptive reference circuit and the rectifying circuits and configured to compare the composite signal with respect to the reference signal and to output the data responsive to the comparison, and processing circuitry configured to receive the data from the comparator and to process the data.

Rf-tagged hand tool and method for attaching rf tags to hand tools

Компоновка бирки с радиочастотной идентификацией и процесс изготовления метки

1. Компоновка бирки для прикрепления RFID-бирки, включающей в себя первичную антенну, к поверхности, причем упомянутая компоновка имеет принимающую часть, включающую в себя рамку для надежного удержания RFID-бирки, вторичную антенну и средство прикрепления для прикрепления рамки к упомянутой поверхности, причем упомянутая рамка является частью упомянутой вторичной антенны.2. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутая поверхность является гибкой.3. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутая вторичная антенна включает в себя дипольную антенну.4. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутая рамка сформирована со множеством подобных рамок посредством штамповки из рулона проводящего материала.5. Компоновка бирки по п.4, в которой упомянутый проводящий материал включает в себя нержавеющую сталь.6. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутое средство прикрепления включает в себя множество ножек, соединенных с упомянутой рамкой.7. Компоновка бирки по п.6, в которой свободный конец каждой ножки включает в себя заостренный наконечник, чтобы проникать сквозь упомянутую поверхность.8. Компоновка бирки по п.6, включающая в себя опорную пластину для приема множества ножек.9. Компоновка бирки по п.8, в которой упомянутая опорная пластина включает в себя отверстия для удобного размещения упомянутых ножек.10. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутая компоновка включает в себя упомянутую RFID-бирку.11. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутая поверхность включает в себя ткань, материю или предмет одежды.12. Компоновка бирки по п.1, в которой упомянутое средство прикрепления приспособлено для прикрепления упомянутой рамки к упо� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G06K 19/02 (13) 2013 147 422 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013147422/08, 23.03.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): ТАГСИС САС (FR) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 24.03.2011 AU 2011901095; 16.12.2011 AU 2011905261 (85) ...

Rfid system and method

FIELD: radio engineering, communication. SUBSTANCE: RFID system includes an RFID antenna unit configured to be mounted on a product module in a processing system. The product module is configured to engage and disengage with at least one product container. A first RFID label unit is configured to be mounted on at least one product container. At least one product container is configured to hold the first RFID label unit in the detection zone of the RFID antenna unit when the product module is engaged with at least one product container. EFFECT: designing a system with more products. 38 cl, 12 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 503 100 (13) C2 (51) МПК H01Q 9/16 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010113008/07, 05.09.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 05.09.2008 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЕКА ПРОДАКТС ЛИМИТЕД ПАРТНЕРШИП (US) 2 5 0 3 1 0 0 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.10.2011 Бюл. № 29 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 7084769 В2, 01.08.2006. RU 62723 U1, 27.04.2007. RU 49319 U1, 10.11.2005. RU 2126165 C1, 10.02.1999. EA 7777 В1, 27.02.2007. US 2007/0152829 A1, 05.07.2007. US 7232059 В2, 19.06.2007. US 2006/0044192 A1, 02.03.2006. US 4494743 A, 22.01.1985. US 5590790 A, 07.01.1997. C 2 C 2 (45) Опубликовано: 27.12.2013 Бюл. № 36 R U 2 5 0 3 1 0 0 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 06.04.2010 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2008/075480 (05.09.2008) (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2009/033087 (12.03.2009) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. А.В.Мицу, рег.№ 364 (54) СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ RFID (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к системам обработки, которые используются для создания продуктов из множества отдельных ингредиентов. Система RFID включает в себя узел RFID-антенны, сконфигурированный с возможностью расположения на узле модуля продуктов в ...

스마트 카드

본 발명은 안테나 단에서 발생하는 교류 신호의 간섭을 제거함으로써 스마트 카드 내의 오동작을 방지하고 무선 주파수 통신의 안정성을 향상시킬 수 있는 스마트 카드를 제공한다. 스마트 카드는 카드 리더기와의 무선 주파수 통신을 수행하기 위한 제1 안테나 및 제2 안테나로 구성된 듀얼 안테나, 제1 안테나와 전기적으로 연결되어 있으며, 제1 안테나를 통해 무선 주파수 통신을 수행하는 IC 칩, 제2 안테나를 통해 수신되는 무선 주파수 신호를 변환하여 직류 전원을 생성하는 전원 생성부, 전원 생성부로부터생성된 직류 전원을 공급받아 다양한 모듈에 대한 제어를 수행하는 제어부, 및 제1 안테나와 IC 칩 사이에 배치하여, 제어부의 제어 하에 제1 안테나를 통해 수신되는 무선 주파수 신호를 차단하는 차단부를 포함한다.

Wireless IC tag and method of manufacturing wireless IC tag

RFID antenna, RFID tag and RFID system

본 발명에 따른 RFID 안테나는 폐 루프의 급전을 위한 도전체; 상기 도전체의 일측에 이격되며 상기 도전체를 따라 개 루프로 형성된 도체를 포함한다. RFID antenna according to the present invention includes a conductor for feeding a closed loop; It includes a conductor spaced apart on one side of the conductor formed in a loop along the conductor. 또한 본 발명에 따른 RFID 태그는 폐 루프의 급전을 위한 도전체 및 상기 도전체의 외측에 형성된 도체를 포함하는 RFID 안테나; 상기 도전체에 전기적으로 접속된 IC 칩을 포함한다. In addition, the RFID tag according to the present invention includes an RFID antenna including a conductor for feeding a closed loop and a conductor formed on the outside of the conductor; And an IC chip electrically connected to the conductor. 또한 본 발명에 따른 RFID 시스템은 폐 루프의 급전을 위한 도전체 및 상기 도전체의 외측에 형성된 도체를 포함하는 RFID 안테나, 상기 도전체에 전기적으로 접속된 IC 칩을 포함하는 RFID 태그; 상기 RFID와 통신하는 리더를 포함한다. In addition, the RFID system according to the present invention includes an RFID antenna including an RFID antenna including a conductor for feeding a closed loop and a conductor formed outside the conductor, and an IC chip electrically connected to the conductor; And a reader in communication with the RFID. RFID, 안테나, 태그, 루프 RFID, antenna, tag, loop

Card type radio communication apparatus

提供能够在有限的卡尺寸下将线圈天线的尺寸确保为更大并且抑制偶极子天线的通信性能的降低的卡式无线通信设备。本实用新型的卡式无线通信设备具备线圈天线和偶极子天线。偶极子天线具备：第1偶极子臂，其具有连接于第2频带用RFIC元件的第1连接端部、配置为从第1连接端部沿着线圈天线的外缘延伸的第1线状部以及配置在隔着第1线状部而与线圈天线的外缘相对的位置的第1开放端部；以及第2偶极子臂，其具有连接于第2频带用RFIC元件的第2连接端部、以及配置在与第1线状部和线圈天线的外缘的最短距离相比更远离线圈天线的外缘的位置的第2开放端部。

Dual function strap for resonating elements and ultra high frequency antennas

A combined EAS and RFID circuit includes an HF coil antenna, a UHF tuning loop, and an RFID chip coupled to a strap that includes a first coupling area and a second coupling area. The coil ends of the HF coil antenna are configured to capacitively and/or conductively couple to one or both of the first coupling area or second coupling area of the strap. The HF coil antenna can include a gap between turns for non-interfering placement of the UHF tuning loop. The EAS circuit can be deactivating upon application of a field at the resonant frequency of sufficient intensity to cause the breakdown voltage to be exceeded between a coil end and coupling area. The threshold breakdown voltage between a coil end and a coupling area can be reduced by laser ablation treatment of a conductive surface of one or both of the coil end or coupling area.

RFID system and method of using the same

Radio frequency animal tracking system

An RFID system provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The RFID system allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The RFID system also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field.

Wireless communication devices

本发明提供一种不会在很大程度上依赖周围环境而具有稳定通信特性的无线通信器件。包括：对高频信号进行处理的无线IC芯片(50)；及供电基板(10)，其具有线圈导体(31)、平面导体(35)、及与无线IC芯片(50)相连接且具有规定谐振频率的匹配电路(20)。线圈导体和平面导体分别与匹配电路相连接。该无线通信器件在单独使用时作为单极型天线来工作，其中，平面导体(35)起到接地的功能，线圈导体(31)起到辐射元件的功能，当有导电体接近平面导体(35)时，平面导体与该导电体相耦合，平面导体和所述导电体成为第一辐射元件，线圈导体(31)成为第二辐射元件，从而使该无线通信器件作为双极型天线来工作。

RFID tag uncoupling one of its antenna ports and methods

RFID tags have an on-chip antenna and an off-chip antenna. One of the antennas can become uncoupled if the proper signal is received, while the other antenna may still operate. The uncoupled antenna can be the larger one, for example the off-chip antenna. Then the tag can then be read only by the smaller antenna, which effectively reduces the range of the RFID tag, but without disabling it entirely.

RFID tags combining signals received from multiple RF ports

Circuits, devices and methods for use in RFID tags include receiving multiple RF signals from multiple ports. The signals are added after some processing, to produce a single combined signal. Additional components process the single combined signal by itself.

Rfid antenna modules and increasing coupling

A transponder (240) with an antenna module (200, 200A, 200B, 200E, 200E, AM) having a chip module (108, 208) and an antenna (110, 210, A); a booster antenna (250) having a first antenna structure (252, D) in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end (7) and an inner end (8), and a second antenna structure (254, E) in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end (9) and an inner end (10); the inner end (10) of the second antenna structure (254) connected with the outer end (7) of the first antenna structure (252). The antenna module may be positioned so that its antenna (A) overlaps one of the first antenna structure (252, D) or the second antenna structure (254, E). An antenna module (200, 200A, 200B, 200D, 200E) having two additional antenna structures (B, C) is disclosed. Methods of enhancing coupling are disclosed.

On-Board Unit with smart card interface and RFID tag and Road Side Unit communicationable with that

본 발명은 스마트 카드를 이용한 각종 서비스(유료도로의 통행료 지불, 주차관제, 보안출입 등)를 이용할 수도 있고 RFID 태그 기능을 이용하여 각종 교통정보를 송수신할 수 있는 스마트 카드 인터페이스와 RFID 태그 기능을 겸한 차량 단말기 및 이와 통신 가능한 노상기에 관한 것이다. 이를 위해, UHF와 마이크로 웨이브를 동시에 수신할 수 있는 안테나 수단(150b); 안테나 수단(150b)으로 부터 수신된 신호에 대해 소정 주파수 이상과 미만으로 각각 분별하는 필터수단(190); 필터수단(190)을 통과한 소정 주파수 미만의 신호에 기초하는 RFID 송수신 모듈부(140b); 스마트 카드 인터페이스(220)와 연결되고, 필터수단(190)을 통과한 소정 주파수 이상의 신호에 기초하는 ETC 모듈부(120b); 및 RFID 송수신 모듈부(140b)와 ETC 모듈부(120b)를 제어하기 위해 송수신 변복조의 다중 프로토콜 알고리즘(810)이 내장된 제어수단(800);이 제공된다. 스마트 카드, 인터페이스, RFID 태그, 전송, 단말기, 노상기, 주파수, 안테나

USIM Card with Wireless Charging function

본 발명은 모바일 기기에 장착되어 사용되는 사용자 식별을 위한 USIM(Universal Subscriber Identity Module)카드에 근거리 무선통신으로 데이터를 송수신하는 NFC(Near Field Communication) 기능과 무 접점으로 전력을 전송하는 무선충전 기능이 결합된 무선충전 기능을 구비한 유씸 카드에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 모바일 기기 본체에 삽입 장착되는 무선충전 기능을 구비한 유씸 카드에 있어서, 무선충전을 위한 안테나 코일(817)과; 안테나 코일(817)로 수신된 전류를 정류하여 모바일 기기에 정류된 전류를 공급하는 무선충전 리시버 회로부(812); 모바일 기기에 구현된 NFC Device(821)와 연결되는 NFC 안테나 코일(814); 모바일 기기에 구현된 Secure Element(822)와 견결되어 SWP(Single Wire Protocol)를 지원하는 SWP UICC(Universal Integrated Circuit Card, 815); 모바일 기기와의 인터페이스를 하는 전극(816)을 포함하고, 상기 전극(816)과 상기 무선충전 리시버 회로부(812) 및 상기 SWP UICC(815) 사이에는 모바일 기기의 동작 모드에 따라 상기 전극(816)의 VCC 핀을 공유할 수 있는 공유 스위치(813)가 더 포함된 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention provides a wireless charging function that transmits power without contact with a Near Field Communication (NFC) function for transmitting and receiving data through short-range wireless communication on a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card for user identification mounted on a mobile device. A related art wireless card having a wireless charging function, and more particularly, a wireless card having a wireless charging function inserted into a mobile device body, comprising: an antenna coil (817) for wireless charging; A wireless charging receiver circuit unit 812 rectifying a current received by the antenna coil 817 to supply a rectified current to the mobile device; An NFC antenna coil 814 connected to the NFC device 821 implemented in the mobile device; A SWP Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) 815 for supporting a single wire protocol (SWP) in conjunction with a secure element 822 implemented in a mobile device; And an electrode 816 for interfacing with the mobile device, and between the electrode 816, the wireless charging receiver circuit unit 812, and the SWP UICC 815 according to an operation mode of the mobile device. The VCC pin of the sharing switch 813 is further characterized in that it is further included.

Credit card type transponder with radio frequency remote Identify system for long range cognition

본 발명은 장거리 인식을 위한 원격 인식 시스템을 내장한 신용 카드형 트랜스폰더에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 마이크로 스트립 안테나의 개구 면적을 최대로 활용하고 2개의 슬롯 및 2개의 다이폴 안테나를 적절히 배치하여 수신 전파의 2차 하모닉에 대하여도 공진점에 맞추어 최대의 방사 효율이 되도록 함으로서 송수신 주파와 같은 백스켓터를 캐리어로 사용하는 시스템에서의 비효율적인 문제를 해소하도록 소형의 카드 크기 내에서 질문기에서 방사되는 빔전력을 최대로 수신할 수 있도록 하며, 2개의 슬롯 공진 안테나를 직교 배치 이중편파 안테나를 구성하여 방향에 따른 수신 전력이 일정하여 장거리 인식이 가능하게 하는 것이다. The present invention relates to a credit card type transponder incorporating a remote recognition system for long range recognition, and more particularly, to maximize the opening area of a microstrip antenna and to receive two slots and two dipole antennas accordingly. The second harmonic of the radio waves is radiated from the interrogator within a small card size to solve the inefficient problem in a system using a backseater, such as a transmit / receive frequency, as a carrier by ensuring maximum radiation efficiency at the resonance point. The beam power can be received at maximum, and the two slot resonant antennas are constituted by an orthogonal arrangement dual polarization antenna, so that the reception power in a direction is constant to enable long-range recognition. 이를 위하여 본 발명은, 카드(Transponder Card)용 안테나 설계 및 제작에 있어서, 용이한 마이크로 스트립 안테나(Microstrip antenna) 기본 이론에 충실하도록 하고 상기 마이크로 스트립 안테나의 효율을 극대화하기 위하여 테이퍼 슬롯안테나(Tapered Slot Antenna) 및 다이폴 안테나(Dipole Antenna)의 복합 형태를 구성하며, 편파면은 통상 카드의 휴대 및 설치 방향의 임의성을 고려하여 2개의 테이퍼 슬롯 안테나를 직각으로 배치하여 이중 편파(Dual Polarization)가 되도록 하고, 수신 고주파 전력의 극대화를 위하여 개구 면적을 최대한 신용 카드의 크기가 될 수 있도록 하고, 2개의 다이폴 안테나를 배치하여 송출 이득이 증가되도록 하고, 신용카드의 발급 시 엠보싱으로 마킹되는 정보의 수용을 위하여 0.1㎜ 이하의 구리 박판(Copper thin plate)으로 양면에 포장되는 PVC의 유전율(Dielectricconstant)에 부합되도록 한 것을 특징으로 한다. To this end, the present invention, in the design and fabrication of the antenna for the card (Transponder Card), tapered slot antenna (Tapered Slot) in order to adhere to the basic theory of easy microstrip antenna and to maximize the efficiency of the microstrip antenna It consists of a complex type of antenna and a dipole antenna, and ...

Dual interface integrated circuit card

본 발명에 따른 스마트 카드는 이동 단말기에 연결되는 복수 개의 접점들을 포함한다. 무선 주파수 인터페이스 블록은 카드 단말기로부터/로 무선 주파수 신호들을 수신/송신하도록 구성된다. 판별 블록은 접점들이 이동 단말기에 연결된 상태에서, 무선 주파수 인터페이스 블록을 통해 무선 주파수 신호가 수신되었는 지의 여부를 판별한다. 무선 주파수 인터페이스 블록을 통해 무선 주파수 신호가 수신될 때, 카드 프로세서는, 접점들이 이동 단말기에 연결된 상태에서, 무선 주파수 인터페이스 블록을 통해 카드단말기의 정보가 전달되도록 무선 주파수 인터페이스 블록을 제어한다. The smart card according to the present invention includes a plurality of contacts connected to a mobile terminal. The radio frequency interface block is configured to receive / transmit radio frequency signals from / to the card terminal. The determination block determines whether a radio frequency signal has been received via the radio frequency interface block, with the contacts connected to the mobile terminal. When a radio frequency signal is received via the radio frequency interface block, the card processor controls the radio frequency interface block to transmit information of the card terminal through the radio frequency interface block, with the contacts connected to the mobile terminal.

Material handling apparatus with a cellular communications device

The invention involves a material handling apparatus tracking system that uses cellular communications to send and receive information between the apparatus and a network. The cellular communication devices operate in radio frequency rich environments and contain additional communications capabilities. The apparatus compartments capable of enclosing electronic devices populated with a plurality of components to provide track and trace functionality and various levels of granularity. Sensors and actuators are used in connection with the material handling apparatus.

NON-CONTACT ELECTRONIC LABEL FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

The invention concerns an electronic label (30, 40) comprising a contact-free integrated circuit (10) and a main antenna coil (Ls) including at least two non-coplanar and/or non-coaxial separate windings (Ls1-Ls4) arranged in series. The invention is useful for reading a label from any particular surface of a three-dimensional object.

RFID transponder with at least two antennas

Ein RFID-Transponder weist mindestens zwei Antennen auf, die in einem Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind. Dies ermöglicht eine einfache Lesbarkeit der RFID-Transponder beim Passieren eines Gates, da immer mindestens eine der beiden Antennen in einem geeigneten Winkel zur Leseeinrichtung angeordnet ist. An RFID transponder has at least two antennas which are arranged at an angle to one another. This enables the RFID transponder to be easily read when passing a gate, since at least one of the two antennas is always arranged at a suitable angle to the reading device.

Contact-free electronic label for three-dimensional object

The invention concerns an electronic label (30, 40) comprising a contact-free integrated circuit (10) and a main antenna coil (Ls) including at least two non-coplanar and/or non-coaxial separate windings (Ls1-Ls4) arranged in series. The invention is useful for reading a label from any particular surface of a three-dimensional object.

Contactless electronic tag for three-dimensional object

An electronic tag ( 30, 40 ) is provided comprising a contactless integrated circuit ( 10 ) and a main coil antenna (Ls) comprising at least two distinct non-coplanar and/or non-coaxial windings (Ls 1 -Ls 4 ) arranged in series. Applications to the reading of a tag from any face of a three-dimensional object.

Tags, wireless communication systems and wireless communications methods

Tags, wireless communication systems, tag communication methods, and wireless communications methods are described. In one aspect, a tag includes a plurality of antennas configured to receive a plurality of first wireless communication signals comprising data from a reader, a plurality of rectifying circuits coupled with respective individual ones of the antennas and configured to provide rectified signals corresponding to the first wireless communication signals, wherein the rectified signals are combined to produce a composite signal, an adaptive reference circuit configured to vary a reference signal responsive to the composite signal, a comparator coupled with the adaptive reference circuit and the rectifying circuits and configured to compare the composite signal with respect to the reference signal and to output the data responsive to the comparison, and processing circuitry configured to receive the data from the comparator and to process the data.

Multi-frequency identification device

The present invention comprises a radio frequency identification device that utilizes multiple operating frequencies. In one embodiment of the present invention, one frequency (e.g., an ultra-high frequency such as 915 MHz, 800 MHz, 915 MHz, or microwave frequency such as 2.45 GHz) is used for data transmission, and another frequency (e.g., a low or high frequency such as 13.56 MHz) is used for field penetration. In another embodiment, one frequency is used for reading information received from the multi-frequency identification device, and another frequency is used for writing to the multi-frequency identification device. In an additional embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes one antenna for all frequencies. In another embodiment, the multi-frequency identification device utilizes two or more antennas for different frequencies, and one common memory. In other embodiments, one or two digital parts, analog parts, antennas, and memories can be used.

Radio frequency animal tracking system

The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an improved apparatus and method that allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The system also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field.

Semiconductor device

本发明提供了电池作为RFID中用于供电的电源，以及除了向外面发送并且从外面接收个体信息的天线之外，用于对该电池充电的另一个天线作为向该电池供电的装置。

Transponder for contactless transmission of data has two electrically-isolated oscillator circuits that are driven in common

The transponder has an electronic circuit and an antenna device. The antenna device has at least two oscillator circuits that are driven in common, and which are electrically isolated from each other. The transponder has a resonant frequency that depends on the number of oscillator circuits and on the resonant frequencies that the oscillator circuits would have individually if they were decoupled from each other, and is smaller than the smallest of these resonant frequencies. Independent claims are included for a portable data carrier for storing and/or processing data; and for a method of contactlessly transmitting data using a transponder.

CONTACTLESS ELECTRONIC LABEL FOR PRODUCTS WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SURFACE

transponder device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transpondereinrichtung (10) mit einer Antennenanordnung und einem Chip (13), die auf einem Antennensubstrat (11) angeordnet sind, wobei die Antennenanordnung zumindest eine erste, als Schleifenantenne (16) ausgebildete Antenneneinheit umfasst, die über Leiterenden eines zur Ausbildung der Schleifenantenne verwendeten Antennenleiters (17) mit Kontaktflächen (14, 15) des Chips elektrisch leitend verbunden ist, und wobei die Antennenanordnung neben der ersten Antenneneinheit zumindest eine weitere Antenneneinheit umfasst, die als Dipolantenne (19) ausgebildet ist. The invention relates to a transponder device (10) having an antenna arrangement and a chip (13), which are arranged on an antenna substrate (11), the antenna arrangement comprising at least one first antenna unit designed as a loop antenna (16), which is connected via conductor ends to one The antenna antenna (17) used for the loop antenna is electrically conductively connected to contact surfaces (14, 15) of the chip, and wherein the antenna arrangement comprises, in addition to the first antenna unit, at least one further antenna unit which is designed as a dipole antenna (19).

A low power dualband active RFID tag

Disclosed is a low power dual band active electronic tag. The low power dual band active electronic tag according to the present invention relates to an electronic tag comprising; a first antenna which receives a signal of a first frequency band from an active electronic tag identification device; and a second antenna which transmits and receives a signal of a second frequency band. The low power dual band active electronic tag comprises; a wake-up signal generating unit capable of generating induced electromotive force which is induced from the signal of the first frequency band as a wake-up signal; and a micro control unit (MCU) which converts an electronic tag from a sleep mode to a wake-up mode if the wake-up signal is generated and transmits and receives the signal of the second frequency band through the second antenna. The MCU determines whether to convert the signal of the second frequency band from the wake-up mode to the sleep mode or not. The signal of the second frequency is in the sleep mode if communications with the active electronic tag identification device is not needed. The signal of the second frequency is converted into the wake-up mode if the communications are needed. Therefore, a battery of an active electronic tag can be used for a long time because low power standby is possible.

Radio tag and system

Passive tags use two antennas with only limited mutual coupling, one of which receives a power/clock field and the other of which receives a data signal. An area-reading antenna, or two or more antennas, are deployed to generate the power/clock field, from a base station. The base station, or active tags, or both, generate the data signals from time to time. This topology together with the use of low frequencies permits area reads, and permits small and economical passive tags, and further permits localization of a particular passive tag as being nearby to a particular active tag.

Antenna pattern, rfid inlay, rfid label, and rfid medium

【課題】ＵＨＦ帯ＲＦＩＤアンテナの指向性を改善し、送受信可能な範囲を拡大すること。【解決手段】本実施形態に係るＵＨＦ帯ＲＦＩＤインレイに用いられるアンテナパターンは、基材と、前記基材の表面に金属箔により形成されたダイポールアンテナと、前記基材の裏面に金属箔により形成されたサブエレメントとを備え、前記ダイポールアンテナは、ＩＣチップ接続部を有するループ部と、前記ループ部から線対称に延びる一対のメアンダと、キャパシタハットとを備え、前記サブエレメントは、一対のＵ字形状を有し、前記サブエレメントの一部は、前記基材を介して前記ダイポールアンテナに重なる。【選択図】 図１

Deactivating a data tag for user privacy or tamper-evident packaging

Deactivating a data tag attached to packaging for user privacy or tamper-evident reasons. A data circuit stores identification information. A plurality of antennas is coupled to the data circuit. At least one antenna of the plurality of antennas is a removable antenna capable of wireless signal transmission at a first range such that removal of the antenna substantially prevents communication of the identification information via the removed antenna and permits communication of the identification information via another antenna of the plurality of antennas at a second range relatively smaller than the first range.

Frequency multiplexed radio frequency identification

A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for frequency multiplexing includes, in an exemplary embodiment, an RFID interrogator configured for generating an RFID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time within an operating bandwidth; and one or more electromagnetic transmissive elements each extending between a first end thereof and a second end thereof, each of the electromagnetic transmissive elements electrically coupled with the RFID interrogator at the first end thereof, each of the electromagnetic transmissive elements comprising a frequency dependent load at the second end thereof and configured for transmitting the RFID signal from the RFID interrogator to the frequency dependent load, wherein the frequency dependent load presents different electromagnetic characteristics to the RFID signal transmitted to the frequency dependent load depending on the channel frequency of the RFID signal. Other embodiments include a method for frequency multiplexing including similar components.

Frequency multiplexed radio frequency identification

A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for frequency multiplexing includes, in one exemplary embodiment, and RFID interrogator configured for generating an RFID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time; a first narrow band antenna, characterized by a first passband, the first passband corresponding to a first range of frequencies; a second narrow band antenna, characterized by a second passband, the second passband corresponding to a second range of frequencies, wherein the second range of frequencies differs from the first range of frequencies, whereby the second passband differs from the first passband; and first and second feed lines configured for feeding the RFID signal to each of the first and second narrow band antennas, respectively. Other embodiments include systems and methods including similar and different RFID components and aspects for frequency multiplexing.

Frequency multiplexed radio frequency identification

A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for frequency multiplexing includes, in an exemplary embodiment, an RFID interrogator configured for generating an RFID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time; at least one antenna or transmission line; and a diplexer coupling the RFID interrogator and the antennas or transmission lines and configured for distributing the RFID signal to each of the antennas or transmission lines, respectively, depending on the channel frequency of the RFID signal generated. The antennas or transmission lines are configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave in response to and at the channel frequency of the RFID signal distributed thereto. Other embodiments include RFID systems and methods including a frequency selective surface and both similar and different components and aspects for frequency multiplexing.

Frequency multiplexed radio frequency identification

A radio frequency identification (RFID) system includes an RFID interrogator configured for generating an RFID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time; at least one single feed patch antenna; and at least one single feed line configured for feeding the signal to the corresponding at least one single feed patch antenna. The single feed patch antenna is configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave in response to and at the channel frequency of the RFID signal such that the electromagnetic wave exhibits (1) a polarization tilt angle that varies depending on the channel frequency of the signal, (2) a substantially linear polarization at all channel frequencies of the signal within the given operational bandwidth, and (3) a range of polarization tilt angles across the given operational bandwidth that spans at least 70 degrees within a single quadrant. A method for frequency multiplexing includes similar components.

Frequency multiplexed radio frequency identification

A radio frequency identification (RFID) system includes an RFID interrogator configured for generating an RFID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time; at least one patch antenna; and at least one feed line configured for feeding the signal to the corresponding at least one patch antenna. In another exemplary embodiment, an RFID interrogator configured for generating an RID signal, wherein a channel frequency of the RFID signal changes over time; at least one transmission line; and a diplexer coupling the RFID interrogator and the transmission lines and configured for distributing the RFID signal to each of the antennas or transmission lines, respectively, depending on the channel frequency of the RFID signal generated. The antennas or transmission lines are configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave in response to and at the channel frequency of the RFID signal distributed thereto.

RFID straps with a top and bottom conductor

A method of incorporating a second conductor into a RFID strap device and the resulting device in multiple embodiments is disclosed. The second conductor adds functionality via coupling between the strap conductor and the second conductor. The functionality added can be a secondary antenna operating at a different frequency than the first antenna that is driven by the strap pads, a sensing capability, a drive for an emissive device such as an LED, or an interface to one or more semiconductor devices mounted onto the second conductor.

Radio frequency identification system of dual phase locked loop type

A dual PLL(Phase Locked Loop) type RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification) system is provided to minimize interference among RFID readers by using a channel after checking whether the other RFID reader occupies the channel by using a line discriminated into each PLL when the entire frequency band is unfit for an FHSS(Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) mode. The first and second PLLs(192,194) respectively generate the first and second reference frequency signal. An RF receiver(120) processes an RFID reception signal with the first reference frequency signal. An RF transmitter(140) processes an RFID transmission signal with the first reference frequency signal. A signal coupler(170) couples the reception signals of a specific band by connecting to an input terminal of the RF receiver. A signal level detector(180) converts the coupled signal by using the second reference frequency signal and checks a power level of the converted signal. A controller(160) moves the band of the reference frequency signal by applying control voltage to the first and second PLLs if the power level received from the signal level detector is over a predetermined value.

Heat-Resisting and Impact-Resisting Dual RFID Tag

본 발명은 내열 및 내충격성 듀얼 RFID 태그에 관한 것이다. 보다 상세하게는, 본 발명은 제1 무선 주파수 신호를 송수신하는 제1 안테나, 제2 무선 주파수 신호를 송수신하는 제2 안테나, 및 상기 제1 및 제2 안테나와 연결된 집적회로(IC) 칩이 형성되어 있는 기판; 상기 기판 수용하며 상부 덮개와 하부 받침으로 이루어진 하우징; 및 상기 하우징 내에 수용되며 상기 기판의 상부와 하부에 위치하여 상기 기판에 가해지는 충격 및 진동을 흡수하는 충격 흡수 패드를 포함하고, 알루미늄판 또는 구리판을 사용하여 상기 제1 안테나와 상기 제2 안테나 사이의 상호 간섭을 막거나, 상기 제1 안테나와 상기 제2 안테나 사이를 이격하여 상호 간섭을 막는 것을 특징으로 하며, 상기 제1 무선 주파수 신호는 단파(HF)이고 상기 제2 무선 주파수 신호는 극초단파(UHF)인 것을 특징으로 하는, 내열 및 내충격성 듀얼 RFID 태그에 관한 것이다.

Semiconductor device

The present invention provides a battery as a power supply for supplying power in the RFID, and another antenna for charging the battery, in addition to an antenna which transmits and receives individual information to and from outside as a means for supplying power to the battery.

Radio communication device

각 안테나의 실장면적을 가능한 한 크게 확보하고, LF대 또는 HF대와, UHF대의 각 단일체의 통신 거리와 동등한 통신 거리를 갖는 LF대 RFID 시스템 또는 HF대 RFID 시스템과 UHF대 RFID 시스템에 공용가능한 RFID 태그 기능을 구비한 무선통신장치를 얻는다. 제1 주파수대에서의 통신 기능을 갖는 집적회로(4)와, 집적회로(4)의 입출력 단자의 한쪽에 접속된 도전성 물체(3)와, 제2 주파수대에서의 통신 기능을 갖는 집적회로(5)와, 집적회로(5)의 입출력 단자 사이에 접속된 제2 도전성 물체를 구비하고 있다. 제2 도전성 물체는, 와권형 도전성 물체(2)에 의해 구성되어 있다. 집적회로 4의 입출력 단자의 다른 쪽은, 와권형 도전성 물체(2)의 일부에 접속되어 있다. Secure the mounting area of each antenna as large as possible and use the same communication distance as the communication distance of LF or HF and UHF units. A radio communication device having a tag function is obtained. Integrated circuit 4 having a communication function in the first frequency band, a conductive object 3 connected to one of the input / output terminals of the integrated circuit 4, and an integrated circuit 5 having a communication function in the second frequency band And a second conductive object connected between the input / output terminals of the integrated circuit 5. The 2nd electroconductive object is comprised by the spiral winding electroconductive object 2. The other of the input / output terminals of the integrated circuit 4 is connected to a part of the spiral winding conductive object 2.

RFID tag having GPS antenna and there of operation method

본 발명은 RFID 태그와 리더기로 이루어진 컨테이너의 위치추적시스템에 있어서, 전원을 자동공급하는 자동전원부와, 상기 자동전원부의 전원이 공급되어 위성으로부터 상기 컨테이너의 위치좌표 및 시간데이터를 수신하는 GPS안테나부와, 상기 자동전원부의 전원이 공급되어 상기 리더기와 상기 컨테이너의 RFID 태그 상호간에 데이터를 송수신하는 RF안테나부와, 상기 GPS안테나부와 RF안테나부로부터 송수신된 각 데이터를 제어하여 처리하는 중앙처리부 및 상기 중앙처리부에서 처리된 각각의 데이터를 저장하는 저장부로 이루어진다. The present invention provides a container tracking system consisting of an RFID tag and a reader, comprising: an automatic power supply unit for automatically supplying power, and a GPS antenna unit for receiving position coordinates and time data of the container from satellites by supplying power to the automatic power supply unit; And an RF antenna unit for supplying power to the automatic power supply unit to transmit and receive data between the reader and the RFID tag of the container, a central processing unit for controlling and processing data transmitted and received from the GPS antenna unit and the RF antenna unit; It consists of a storage unit for storing the respective data processed by the central processing unit. 따라서, 본 발명은 GPS안테나부에 의한 컨테이너의 경로추적과 동시에 RF안테나부와 리더기에 의해 컨테이너의 정보를 기록 및 변경하여 사용함으로써 시간 및 비용의 절감은 물론, 컨테이너의 상세한 정보와 위치 및 경로를 신속하고 용이하게 파악할 수 있으며, 자동전원부가 사용자의 설정시간에 활성화모드로 변환되어 자동으로 전원을 공급 및 차단하여 불필요한 전원의 소모를 줄일 수 있기 때문에 RFID 태그의 자동전원부 수명이 단축되는 것을 방지할 수 있는 효과가 있다. Accordingly, the present invention saves time and costs by recording and changing the information of the container by the RF antenna part and the reader at the same time as the path tracking of the container by the GPS antenna part, as well as the detailed information, location and path of the container. It can be quickly and easily identified, and the automatic power unit is switched to the activation mode at the user's set time to automatically supply and cut off power to reduce unnecessary power consumption, thereby preventing the automatic power supply life of the RFID tag from being shortened. It can be effective. RFID 태그, GPS, RF, LF, UHF, 대역, 활성화모드, 슬립모드, 위성  RFID Tag, GPS, RF, LF, UHF, ...

Reversibly deactivating a radio frequency identification data tag

Reversibly activating or deactivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) data tag comprising a circuit responsive to an environmental factor. An RFID tag includes an RFID chip for storing an RFID code, an antenna for communicating a radio frequency (RF) signal, and an environmentally sensitive switch.

Radio transponder

A transponder adapted to be used in a checkout or inventory control system is disclosed which transmits by modulating and re-radiating a transponder signal frequency derived from a carrier frequency received on a transmitting antenna. The transponder includes a dual mode antenna and circuitry which selectively operates the antenna to suppress undesired emission of the transponder signal frequency when the transponder is not transmitting. A terminating circuit is further disclosed which suppresses undesired emission of the transponder signal frequency by a demodulator portion of the transponder.

Fan heater indirectness

An indirect warm-air device designed to exhaust high temperature warm air generated at an oil burner inside the body to the outside by lowering the temperature to the proper temperature by an air blower at the rear of the body in the first step and an external exhauster with a suction blower at the front of the body in the second step is provided. The device is applicable to a relatively large-scale drying. The indirect warm-air device is characterized in that it contains: a warm-air device including a body with a flue tube(18) at the peripheral rim, a blocking member for blocking the interior of the body, a combustion chamber with a combustion space in the central region of the blocking member, an oil burner(40) on one side of the body to generate heat and a temperature control unit(A); and an external exhauster(70) removably coupled to the front of the body to suck and exhaust warm air. The temperature control unit comprises: a plurality of assembly holes at the edge of the front and rear flange of the blocking member; an outside air exhaust pipe(52) successively inserted into the assembly hoses to exhaust outside air in a heated state; and an air blower(54) installed in the rear region of the body to exhaust the outside air through the outside air exhaust pipe.