ЗАЩИЩЕННАЯ ОТ ПОДДЕЛКИ БУМАГА (ВАРИАНТЫ), ИЗГОТОВЛЕННЫЙ ИЗ НЕЕ ЦЕННЫЙ ДОКУМЕНТ (ВАРИАНТЫ), ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫЙ НА ЦЕННОМ ДОКУМЕНТЕ МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЙ ЗАЩИТНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ (ВАРИАНТЫ), ПЕРЕВОДНОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕНОСА ТАКОГО ЗАЩИТНОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА НА ЦЕННЫЙ ДОКУМЕНТ И СПОСОБЫ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРЕВОДНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА И ЦЕННОГО ДОКУМЕНТА С ЗАЩИТНЫМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ

Данное изобретение относится к защищенной от подделки бумаги для изготовления ценных документов, таких как банкноты, свидетельства и иные аналогичные ценные документы, которая имеет по меньшей мере один многослойный защитный элемент, позволяющий создавать по меньшей мере один поддающийся визуальному контролю оптический эффект. Этот защитный элемент по меньшей мере частично расположен на поверхности защищенной от подделки бумаги и снабжен по меньшей мере одной интегральной схемой. При этом защитный элемент имеет по меньшей мере один слой, содержащий пигменты с оптически переменными свойствами, прежде всего интерференционные или жидкокристаллические пигменты. Таким образом обеспечивается получение простого и недорогого в изготовлении ценного документа, который позволяет создавать поддающийся визуальному контролю оптический эффект и одновременно допускает его машинный контроль. 9 н. и 64 з.п. ф-лы. 10 ил.

FALSIFICATION AND THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM FOR WORTH AND SAFETY DOCUMENTS

Antifalsification paper and security document produced therefrom

Method for making an article comprising at least a silicon chip

AUTHENTICITY ATTRIBUTE

The authenticity attribute for an object which is to be protected is formed by an elongated profile that generates characteristic oscillations when rubbed against the edge or the tip of a scanning object.

SELF-ADHESIVE DOCUMENT INCORPORATING a DEVICE Of IDENTIFICATION RADIO FREQUENCY

PROTECTING AND CHECKING DOCUMENTS

MARKING OF ARTICLES

SELF ADHESIVE DOCUMENT WITH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ARTICLE WITH AT LEAST ONE SILICON CHIP

LAMINAR CARRIER WITH AT LEAST ONE SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP

Labeling of objects

FLAT SUPPORT WITH AT LEAST ONE SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP

Device for checking the authenticity of banknotes and protection by dissuasion against counterfeiting or robbery by incorporation of a chip into each banknote or card that is authenticated by a central computer

Dispositif de protection des monnaies rendant improductives les contrefaçons, attaque de magasins, de banques, de transport de fond par utilisation d'un ordinateur maître et de coffres-forts contrôleurs de monnaie particulier, en liaison avec la puce (5). L'invention ci-dessus complétée par Euro Francs (2), Euro communautaire (3), convertisseur intégré (4) est destinée à faciliter les échanges commerciaux pour la totalité des citoyens dans les états communautaire de l'Europe en permettant à chacun de conserver ses racines (2). C'est le changement dans la continuité, sans rupture, sans complication pour l'ensemble des peuples associés.

ПЛОСКИЙ НОСИТЕЛЬ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ С ОДНОЙ ПОЛУПРОВОДНИКОВОЙ ИНТЕГРАЛЬНОЙ СХЕМОЙ

Изобретение относится к плоскому носителю информации. Техническим результатом является достижение более высокой емкостной связи между электронным прибором и плоским носителем (приемоответчиком). Плоский носитель включает в себя по меньшей мере одну полупроводниковую интегральную схему, которая связана с антенной для обмена данными и энергией с электронным прибором, причем антенна состоит из двух электрических проводников. На носителе предусмотрены проводящие слои, которые перекрываются с электрическими проводниками антенны, причем каждый из двух электрических проводников перекрывается с соответствующим ему проводящим слоем. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

Geldbündel

SICHERHEITSPAPIER AND OF IT MAKING VALUE DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND LATER CONTROL OF AGAINST IMITATION, FALSIFICATION AND ABUSE SECURED DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENT FOR ITS EXECUTION.

Anti-counterfeiting and theft prevention system, in particular, for documents of monetary value and security documents

METHOD FOR MAKING AN ARTICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST A SILICON CHIP

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un article comportant une couche fibreuse (5) et au moins une puce électronique (7), la couche fibreuse étant formée par dépôt de fibres sur une surface (3) immergée dans une dispersion (4) de matière fibreuse. Le procédé comporte l'étape suivante : - amener au contact de la couche fibreuse en formation la puce électronique au moyen d'un support flexible (6) de forme allongée.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE SAFETY AND THE CONTROL OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS HAVE THIS END

ЦЕННЫЙ ДОКУМЕНТ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ЦЕННЫХДОКУМЕНТОВ

Настоящее изобретение относится к листовым ценным документам, таким, например, как банкноты, а также к устройству для обработки таких листовых ценных документов. Листовой ценный документ имеет интегрированное в него электрооптическое и/или акустическое воспроизводящее устройство, позволяющее оптически, соответственно акустически воспроизводить некоторую информацию или информационное сообщение. Предложенное изобретение обеспечивает повышение степени защиты от подделки листовых ценных документов, которые обладают новыми признаками подлинности. 3 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

Автономное автоматизированное рабочее место контроля документов

Изобретение относится к области вычислительной техники, в частности к автоматизированному рабочему месту контроля документов. Сущность заявленного изобретения заключается в том, что автономное автоматизированное рабочее место контроля документов содержит модуль приема данных цифрового описания отсканированного документа, модуль приема данных из чипа документа, модуль приема данных отпечатка пальца предъявителя документа, модуль выборки данных судебных исполнителей, первый модуль идентификации данных, модуль идентификации отпечатков пальцев и второй модуль идентификации данных. Техническим результатом заявленного изобретения является расширение арсенала технических средств для реализации процедуры проверки фактов нарушения предъявителем документов российского законодательства. 5 ил.

Автономное автоматизированное рабочее место контроля документов

Изобретение относится к области вычислительной техники, в частности к автоматизированному рабочему месту контроля документов. Сущность заявленного изобретения заключается в том, что автономное автоматизированное рабочее место контроля документов содержит модуль приема данных цифрового описания отсканированного документа, модуль приема данных из чипа документа, модуль приема данных отпечатка пальца предъявителя документа, модуль выборки данных судебных исполнителей, первый модуль идентификации данных, модуль идентификации отпечатков пальцев и второй модуль идентификации данных. Техническим результатом заявленного изобретения является расширение арсенала технических средств для реализации процедуры проверки фактов нарушения предъявителем документов российского законодательства. 5 ил.

Einrichtung zur Durchführung von Bearbeitungsvorgängen mit wenigstens einem Identifikanden und einer Vorrichtung

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ABSICHERUNG VON DOKUMENTEN SOWIE DABEI VERWENDETES DOKUMENT

Banknote mit einer integrierten Schaltung

VALUE DOCUMENT

SAFETY DOCUMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

Valuable document having an integrated circuit, method for checking authenticity and method for monitoring the quality of said valuable document

Bill printing method, apparatus, and readable medium

COMMERCIAL PAPER WITH COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

A commercial paper configured to facilitate the transfer of funds can include a paper blank and a computer readable medium. The paper blank can display, on an upper face, indicia corresponding to an account maintained by a financial institution and an amount to be transferred. The computer-readable medium is adherable to the paper blank with adhesive. The commercial paper is part of a system further including a writing device configured to write data to the computer-readable medium and a computing device configured to store and correlate the data written to the computer-readable medium with the account and the amount. A method for processing the commercial paper includes determining the data to be written to the computer-readable medium, writing the data, receiving the commercial paper from a payee, and reading the data from the computer-readable medium before transferring the amount.

WIRELESSLY POWERED HIGH SECURITY DOCUMENT WITH VISUAL INDICATOR AND SYSTEMS

A wirelessly powered display comprises a substrate,an antenna with multiple turns disposed on the substrate, an electronic circuit disposed on the substrate, and one or more pixels each having one or more inorganic light-emitting diodes disposed on the substrate. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the one or more inorganic LEDs and the antenna, the antenna is responsive to electromagnetic energy to provide electrical power, and the electronic circuit includes a power converter that converts a signal with a relatively high current and low voltage to a signal with a relatively high voltage and low current. A wirelessly coupled display system includes a device including a wireless power transmitter that provides wireless power within a specified range and one or more wirelessly powered displays located within the range and responsive to the wireless power provided by the device to display an image.

ЦЕННЫЙ ДОКУМЕНТ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ЦЕННЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ

... 1. Листовой ценный документ, такой, например, как банкнота (1, 1', 1''), отличающийся тем, что он имеет интегрированное в него электрооптическое и/или акустическое воспроизводящее устройство (5, 5', 17), позволяющее оптически, соответственно акустически воспроизводить некоторую информацию или информационное сообщение. 2. Ценный документ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что воспроизводящее устройство содержит самосветящийся оптический индикатор, излучающий в видимой, инфракрасной и/или ультрафиолетовой области спектра, и/или несамосветящийся оптический индикатор и/или индикатор из электронной бумаги и/или жидкокристаллический дисплей (5, 5') и/или светодиод (17) и/или электроакустический генератор звуковых колебаний (17) и/или пьезоэлектрический генератор звуковых колебаний с обратным пьезоэффектом и/или магнитострикционный генератор звуковых колебаний. 3. Ценный документ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что воспроизводящее устройство (5, 5', 17) имеет интерфейс для подачи в воспроизводящее устройство ...

METHOD FOR MAKING AN ARTICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST A SILICON CHIP

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un article comportant une couche fibreuse (5) et au moins une puce électronique (7), la couche fibreuse étant formée par dépôt de fibres sur une surface (3) immergée dans une dispersion (4) de matière fibreuse. Le procédé comporte l'étape suivante: -amener au contact de la couche fibreuse en formation la puce électronique au moyen d'un support flexible (6) de forme allongée.

MAGNETIC SENSOR DEVICE

Multifunctional signature device with external safety component

Verfahren zur Initialisierung eines Identifikanden

METHOD FOR MAKING AN ARTICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST A SILICON CHIP

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un article comportant une couche fibreuse (5) et au moins une puce électronique (7), la couche fibreuse étant formée par dépôt de fibres sur une surface (3) immergée dans une dispersion (4) de matière fibreuse. Le procédé comporte l'étape suivante: -amener au contact de la couche fibreuse en formation la puce électronique au moyen d'un support flexible (6) de forme allongée.

Multiple anti-fake electronic ticket business system based on RFID technology

The invention relates to a multiple anti-fake electronic ticket business system based on an RFID technology. A server of the system comprises a receiving module, a checking module, a calculating module and a sending module, wherein the receiving module is used for receiving an output ticket checking request message sent by a client terminal and used for requesting the server to check whether a ticket sold by a concrete seller is legal or not; the checking module is used for checking whether the concrete ticket sold by the concrete seller is legal or not according to the information which is stored in advance and relevant to the checking of the ticket to be sold and the received output ticket checking request message; the calculating module is used for calculating a signature by using a preset signature arithmetic when a checking result shows that the concrete seller selling the legal concrete ticket; and the sending module is used for sending an output ticket checking response message for ...

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of an ARTICLE COMPRISING a FIBROUS LAYER AND WITH the MOINSUNE Electronic chip, AND ARTICLE THUS OBTAINED

Protecting and checking documents

In a method for the protection and checking of documents protected against imitation, falsification and misuse, the document is provided with an integrated circuit with a memory which is inaccessible from the outside. Use is made of pairs of algorithms or allocated codes based on trap-door functions, one of which is kept secret whilst the other does not require to be kept secret. Information is coded by means of the algorithm kept secret or the code allocated to it. The coded information is decoded using the algorithm or code which does not require to be kept secret. The decoded and uncoded information is compared, and the result of the comparison indicates the validity of the document. In order to protect the document, the algorithm kept secret or the associated code is stored in the document memory which is inaccessible from the outside. For the check a random number is coded by means of the algorithm kept secret or the allocated code in the integrated circuit for the document. The coded ...

Antifalsification paper and security document produced therefrom

Value document and device for processing value documents

Electronic signature supporting endorsement

The invention provides an electronic signature supporting endorsement, which is characterized by signing on media. The electronic signature comprises an information processing component and a printing module. The information processing component comprises an encryption algorithm module and public key information storing signature information, private key information of endorsers and public key information of endorsees. The printing module can print information on the media. With the private key information of endorsers and the public key information of endorsees as the passwords, the encryption algorithm module carries out encryption algorithm processing on the signature information to obtain ciphertext information, and the information processing component converts the ciphertext information into signature data printed by the printing module. The electronic signature improves the uniqueness and non-imitating property of the signature information and ensures safer use of electronic bills ...

Counterfeiting and theft protection system, especially for valuable and security documents, has electronic component(s) in form of LCR oscillator(s) stimulated by electromagnetic radiation

The system has electronic components in the form of at least one LCR oscillation circuit in or on the protected document. The component is stimulated by an electromagnetic radiation source to produce heat of specific power losses. The heat can be detected directly or via a specific indicator reaction, e.g. a color change of color pigments in or on the document surface.

VALUE DOCUMENT AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING VALUE DOCUMENTS

documento autocolante que incorpora um dispositivo de identificaÇço de radiofreqÜÊncia.

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

A secure document verification system is described, for verifying the authenticity of secure documents' The secure documents each comprise a paper document having a radio frequency tag, e.g. a NFC tag, and a document identification code. The system comprises a database storing data representing a plurality of signed secure documents, wherein each document is signed using a pairing of tag and document identification codes, received in a signing or calibration stage. The system is arranged responsive to receiving a verification request from a remote device, which request contains the tag identification data, to compare the tag identification data with the signed documents, and responsive to a match, to transmit back to the remote device a verification message.

Method of verifying the authenticity of security paper such as a banknote that uses an embedded electronic circuit that responds to an external interrogation signal

Paper used for such as banknotes have an embedded electronic circuit (1,4,7) that is interactively accessed. In order to check the authenticity of the banknote a carrier frequency signal is transmitted to the circuit and an output signal is generated that identifies a characteristic feature.

SICHERHEITSPAPIER

SELF-ADHESIVE DOCUMENT INCORPORATING a DEVICE Of IDENTIFICATION RADIO FREQUENCY

L'invention est relative à un document autocollant (1). Il comporte une couche adhésive (2) et au moins une couche de recouvrement (3) de la couche adhésive, incorporant un dispositif d'identification radiofréquence (5, 6), une partie au moins de ce dispositif d'identification étant lié au document avec une force de cohésion suffisamment faible pour qu'après collage du document sur un support, en cas de décollement du document, une partie au moins du dispositif d'identification reste solidaire du support.

Manufacture of article with fibrous layer containing electronic chip(s) by immersing flexible support with chip(s) attached in fibrous dispersion

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un article comportant une couche fibreuse (5) et au moins une puce électronique (7), la couche fibreuse étant formée par dépôt de fibres sur une surface (3) immergée dans une dispersion (4) de matière fibreuse. Le procédé comporte l'étape suivante : - amener au contact de la couche fibreuse en formation la puce électronique au moyen d'un support flexible (6) de forme allongée.

Integrated long magnetic stripe sensor for banknote identification and positioning method

Banknote mit einer integrierten Schaltung

Security paper and method for checking authenticity of documents recorded on it protects securities like bank notes against forgery by using embedded electronic switching circuit

An electronic switching circuit (1,4,7) is embedded in security paper. A carrier frequency input signal is transmitted to the switching circuit for checking authenticity. An output signal transmitting responses to it via the switching circuit is captured while displaying an authentication feature. A transmitter-receiver antenna serves as a pattern (7).

Anti-counterfeiting and theft prevention system, in particular, for documents ofmonetary value and security documents

WIRELESSLY POWERED DISPLAY AND SYSTEM

A wirelessly powered display comprises a substrate,an antenna with multiple turns disposed on the substrate, an electronic circuit disposed on the substrate, and one or more pixels each having one or more inorganic light-emitting diodes disposed on the substrate. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the one or more inorganic LEDs and the antenna, the antenna is responsive to electromagnetic energy to provide electrical power, and the electronic circuit includes a power converter that converts a signal with a relatively high current and low voltage to a signal with a relatively high voltage and low current. A wirelessly coupled display system includes a device including a wireless power transmitter that provides wireless power within a specified range and one or more wirelessly powered displays located within the range and responsive to the wireless power provided by the device to display an image.

BANKNOTE HAVING PROCESSOR

Security relief for objects such as credit cards

The relief is formed from an elongate profile (2), which may be about one to three decimeters long, and which produces characteristic vibrations when the edge or the tip of a scanning object (19) passes over it. The vibrations can be converted into acoustic vibrations. The object may be made of plastics, at least where the security relief is. The security profile may be applied by stamping or injection molding.

Ticket treatment system based on second-generation ID card and method thereof

Document, especially banknote, has ROM and/or an EPROM machine-readable memory element in form of foil microchip that can be written to and/or read inductively

The document has at least one machine-readable memory element in the form of a foil microchip (12). The memory element can be written to and/or read inductively and is in the form of a read only memory or ROM and/or an electronically programmable read only memory or EPROM. An Independent claim is also included for a read and/or write device.

Sicherheitspapier und daraus hergestelltes Wertdokument

The invention relates to antifalsification paper (1) used to produce security documents such as banknotes, certificates etc, comprising at least one multilayered security element (3). The security element (3) is at least partially disposed on the surface of the antfalsification paper (4) and has at least one visually verifiable optical effect and at least one integrated circuit.

Suporte plano com ao menos um chip semicondutor

Self-adhesive document incorporating a radiofrequency identification device

The invention relates to a sticky document. The document comprises an adhesive layer and at least one covering layer covering the adhesive layer, the covering layer incorporating a radiofrequency identification device, and at least a portion of the identification device being linked to the document with a force of cohesion that is weak enough to ensure that once the document has been stuck onto backing, and in the event of the document being unstuck, at least a portion of the identification device remains secured to the backing.

Paper that is protected against forgery

A base material, paper in particular, features an integrated circuit (102) inside it. The circuit (102) contains predetermined data, can be read without contact and is connected to the base material (100) non-detachably. The circuit (102) can be read capacitatively, inductively or by means of light.

A ATM machine to the cardholder for identity recognition system and method

Wertpapier mit integriertem Schaltkreis sowie ein Verfahren zur Echtheitsprüfung und ein Verfahren zur Qualitätsüberwachung

The invention relates to a valuable document (1) having an integrated circuit (5) or chip in which information about particular characteristics of valuable documents (2, 3, 4, 6) is stored many times and in various forms. Said pieces of information differ from each other in that they are coded differently. The first piece of coded information (RSAsec1) is stored in the chip by the producer of the valuable document. The second piece of coded information (RSAsec2) is stored in the chip by a central authority which emits the valuable document. Each coding is carried out by different secret keys (sec1, sec2). During an ensuing examination by a valuable document processing authority, the pieces of information (RSAsec1, RSAsec2) stored in a coded manner are decoded by means of corresponding public keys (Pub 1, Pub 2) and are compared with corresponding pieces of information which are concretely determined in situ by the valuable document processing authority, in order to see whether they match ...

Identification system safeguarded against misuse

An identification card with interior circuits, including memory means, for use in a credit or identification system, into which the user enters a "secret" number and then the input gate to that part of the memory means is destroyed for security purposes.

BANKNOTE HAVING PROCESSOR

The invention relates to a banknote (100) having a processor (124) and a memory (120). An identification number (116) of the banknote (100), which identification number identifies an anonymous banknote account which is managed by a central bank (220) issuing the banknote (100) and which is individually assigned to the corresponding banknote (100), is stored in the memory (120) of the security element (102). A banknote-specific cryptographic key (118) is stored in a protected memory area (122) of the memory (120). A payment procedure executed using the banknote (100) comprises: - receiving a payment request for a payment using the banknote (100), - generating a payment-specific cryptogram for authorizing the payment using the banknote (100), wherein the cryptogram is generated from the identification number (116) of the banknote (100) and a payment-specific code as input values using the banknote-specific cryptographic key (118), and - sending a payment authorization comprising the payment-specific ...

WERTDOKUMENT

KENNZEICHNUNG VON GEGENSTÄNDEN

Paper sheet processing device

A bill processing apparatus which is capable of reliably supplying information on a bill to the bill housing body side. The paper sheet processing apparatus has a bill housing part (100) being capable of housing a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot, and also a reader/writer (142) which wirelessly transmits information on the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot. The bill housing part (100) has a coil antenna (104c) which wirelessly receives the information transmitted from the reader/writer (142), and a storage part (104b) which stores the information on the bill received from the coil antenna (104c).

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF DOCUMENTS PROTECTED AGAINST COUNTERFEITING AND MISUSE, AND DOCUMENT USED THEREIN

Banknote with increased security against forgery

A bank note has a transponder chip (18) equipped with data for the value and the registration number (12) of the note. The chip (18) is embedded in tough, impact-resistant sealing compound and has a contact in the form of an antenna coil (22).

Flat mount with at least one semiconductor chip

The flat mount assembly, or transponder, has at least one semiconductor chip that is connected to an antenna for interchanging data and power with an electronic apparatus. The antenna is formed of two electrical conductors. A conductive layer is formed on the mount in overlapping relationship with the electrical conductors of the antenna. The overlapping conductive layer results in greater capacitive coupling between the electronic apparatus and the flat mount assembly.

SICHERHEITSPAPIER UND DARAUS HERGESTELLTES WERTDOKUMENT

Mixed electronic bill

The invention provides a mixed electronic bill and in particular relates to an electronic bill which is characterized by printing encrypted signature information on an information medium, electronizing the encrypted signature information on electronic paper and transferring the encrypted signature information to an electronic component embedded in the medium and is used for bill authentication. At least an area of the information medium comprises electronic paper. A first specific signature area is set at the obverse side and/or reverse side of the information medium and a second specific signature area is set at the obverse side and/or reverse side of the electronic paper, and ciphertext information obtained by encrypting the signature information is printed in the first specific signature area and/or the ciphertext information obtained by encrypting the signature information is presented in the second specific signature area by electronizing. By adopting the technology of the invention ...

Wirelessly powered display and system

A wirelessly powered display comprises a substrate, an antenna with multiple turns disposed on the substrate, an electronic circuit disposed on the substrate, and one or more pixels each having one or more inorganic light-emitting diodes disposed on the substrate. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the one or more inorganic LEDs and the antenna, the antenna is responsive to electromagnetic energy to provide electrical power, and the electronic circuit includes a power converter that converts a signal with a relatively high current and low voltage to a signal with a relatively high voltage and low current. A wirelessly coupled display system includes a device including a wireless power transmitter that provides wireless power within a specified range and one or more wirelessly powered displays located within the range and responsive to the wireless power provided by the device to display an image.

Sicherheitsdokument und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

USB rechargeable paper money checking circuit

Anti-counterfeiting structure, carrier thereof, manufacturing method, anti-counterfeiting detection method and related equipment

The invention provides an anti-fake structure, a carrier of the anti-fake structure, a manufacturing method of the anti-fake structure, an anti-fake detection method and related equipment, and relates to the field of financial science and technology or other related fields. A carrier of an anti-counterfeiting structure has identification information and a pre-manufactured preset memristor. The anti-counterfeiting detection method comprises the following steps: obtaining to-be-verified identification information of a carrier of a to-be-verified anti-counterfeiting structure and a to-be-verified memristor characteristic curve of the preset memristor of the carrier of the to-be-verified anti-counterfeiting structure; obtaining a pre-stored mapping relation; the mapping relation comprises carrier identification information of the anti-counterfeiting structure with the mapping relation and a real memristor characteristic curve of a preset memristor; and determining the authenticity of the carrier ...

Paper sheet processing device

A bill processing apparatus which is capable of reliably supplying information on a bill to the bill housing body side. The paper sheet processing apparatus has a bill housing part being capable of housing a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot, and also a reader/writer which wirelessly transmits information on the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot. The bill housing part has a coil antenna which wirelessly receives the information transmitted from the reader/writer, and a storage part which stores the information on the bill received from the coil antenna.

Authentication and/or identification of security articles method

SELF-ADHESIVE DOCUMENT THAT INCORPORATES AN IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE EQUIPMENT OF RADIO FREQUENCY

Un documento autoadhesivo que comprende una capa adhesiva (2) y por lo menos una capa de recubrimiento (3) de la capa adhesiva, que incorpora un dispositivo de identificacion de radiofrecuencia (5, 6), estando una parte por lo menos de este dispositivo de identificacion ligada al documento con una fuerza de cohesion suficientemente baja para que después de pegado del documento sobre un soporte, en caso de despegado del documento, una parte por lo menos del dispositivo de identificacion permanezca solidaria del soporte.

PAPER SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE

A bill processing apparatus which is capable of reliably supplying information on a bill to the bill housing body side. The paper sheet processing apparatus has a bill housing part (100) being capable of housing a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot, and also a reader/writer (142) which wirelessly transmits information on the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot. The bill housing part (100) has a coil antenna (104c) which wirelessly receives the information transmitted from the reader/writer (142), and a storage part (104b) which stores the information on the bill received from the coil antenna (104c).

Papier mit integrierter Schaltung

FÄLSCHUNGS- UND DIEBSTAHLSICHERUNGSSYSTEM FÜR WERT- UND SICHERHEITSDOKUMENTE

MOUNTING AND FASTENING OF INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS ON A SUBSTRATE WEB

The invention relates to a method and a device for mounting and fastening individual elements at predetermined positions on a surface of a moving substrate web. According to the invention, the device has a rotary cylinder or a circulating belt, wherein the rotary cylinder or the circulating belt has an inner side and an outer side and wherein a particular number m of fastening devices are attached to the outer side of the rotary cylinder or of the circulating belt. Here, in each case one fastening device fastens in each case one individual element at in each case one predetermined position on the surface of the moving substrate web.

COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION STRUCTURE AND COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION MEDIUM

Multi-layered body, and security document

A multilayer body with a functional layer which includes an antenna element as well as with an optical security element which includes at least one electrically conductive partial region which is galvanically connected to the antenna element. A security document with such a multilayer body, as well as a method for the authentication thereof.

Einrichtung zur Durchführung von Bearbeitungsvorgängen mit wenigstens einem Identifikanden und einer Vorrichtung

Ticket treatment system based on second-generation ID card and method thereof

The invention discloses a ticket treatment system and a method thereof in order to create a fair reasonable booking environment for broad masses. The method comprises the following steps: a, booking: ID numbers are input at clients and transmitted to booking treatment equipment; b, assigning and transmitting booking information: the booking treatment equipment transmits ticket information to ticket-checking treatment equipment; c, reading ID cards for checking tickets: tourists brush the ID cards for checking; d, permitting to enter a station: the tourists are permitted to enter the station if the ticket information is right; e, transmitting the ticket information: a ticket-checking processor transmits the ticket information to a ticket processor; f, taking seats according to ticket numbers: the tourists take seats according information displayed on a ticket display screen; g, randomly checking the tickets: attendants respectively use wireless hand-held ID card readers to read the ID numbers ...

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

Method for securing and verifying a document

The invention relates to a method for securing a document including a visual element, carried out by a processing unit comprising processing means, the method comprising generation, from the visual element, of a reference security datum, and storage of the reference security datum, wherein the reference security datum is generated by means of an algorithm configured so as to generate: for any image acquired from the visual element, a security datum whereof the differences relative to the reference security datum are less than a determined threshold, and for any image acquired on a different visual element, a security datum whereof the differences relative to the reference security datum are greater than said threshold.

Paper money and paper money detector

Currency note comprising an integrated circuit

A currency note includes an identification and/or authentication element including an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit can store, securely in electronic form and accessible from outside, such information as: the value, serial number, issuer, and date of issuance.

Antifalsification paper and security document produced therefrom

The invention relates to a security paper for producing documents of value, such as bank notes, certificates, etc., with at least one multilayer security element. The security element is disposed at least partly on the surface of the security paper and has at least one visually checkable optical effect and at least one integrated circuit.

Бесконтактная смарт-карта

Полезная модель относится к конструкциям бесконтактных смарт-карт. Сущность полезной модели - содержит микрочип, размещенный на подложке, и рамочную антенну, выводы которой соединены с выводами микрочипа, конденсатор, подключенный параллельно рамочной антенне и образующий с ней антенну бесконтактной смарт-карты в виде резонансного контура, при этом подложка выполнена в виде кольца, по внешней поверхности которого размещены витки токопроводящего материала, образующие рамочную антенну и покрытые незамкнутой экранирующей фольгой с размещенным поверх нее защитным покрытием, образующим герметичный корпус. В устройстве достигается технический результат, связанный с повышением эксплуатационной надежности. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 167 898 U1 (51) МПК G06K 19/077 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016126029, 29.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.06.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Лазарев Сергей Михайлович (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество "Пэй Ринг" (RU) Дата регистрации: R U 11.01.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.06.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 11.01.2017 Бюл. № 2 1 6 7 8 9 8 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Бесконтактная смарт-карта, содержащая микрочип, размещенный на подложке, и рамочную антенну, выводы которой соединены с выводами микрочипа, отличающаяся тем, что введен конденсатор, подключенный параллельно рамочной антенне и образующий с ней антенну бесконтактной смарт-карты в виде резонансного контура, при этом подложка выполнена в виде кольца, по внешней поверхности которого размещены витки токопроводящего материала, образующие рамочную антенну и покрытые незамкнутой экранирующей фольгой с размещенным поверх нее защитным покрытием, образующим герметичный корпус. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) БЕСКОНТАКТНАЯ СМАРТ-КАРТА 1 6 7 8 9 8 Адрес для переписки: 127051, Москва, ул. Трубная, 23, к. 2, Митягин К.С.

Бесконтактная идентификационная смарт-карта с возможностью использования отделяемых фрагментов в качестве активируемых самостоятельных rfid-идентификаторов

Полезная модель относится к конструкции бесконтактной смарт-карты.Техническим результатом является расширение функциональных возможностей бесконтактной смарт-карты, активация которых происходит в необходимый для пользователя момент времени по его желанию. Также обеспечивается возможность использования смарт-карты в качестве платежного средства, где исключена возможность неоднократного списания средств в следствие непреднамеренного многократного прикладывании карты к считывателю, валидатору турникета. Кроме того, обеспечивается возможность использования смарт-карты в качестве средства скрытой подачи сигнала тревоги, в том числе с возможностью идентификации подавшего сигнал.Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что заявлена бесконтактная идентификационная смарт-карта, содержащая активную основную RFID-метку, имеющая линию разделения карты на фрагменты, отличающаяся тем, что содержит дополнительную RFID-метку, которая имеет шунтирующую цепь, представляющую собой токопроводящее соединение с использованием электрического проводника, соединенную контактно с дополнительной RFID-меткой, и участки этой шунтирующей цепи проходят через два смежных фрагмента карты и конструктивно соединены с картой так, что в нормальном неразрушенном состоянии карты эта шунтирующая цепь находится в состоянии рабочего контакта, а в состоянии разделенных указанных смежных фрагментов эта шунтирующая цепь находится в состоянии разорванного контакта, при этом дополнительная RFID-метка в состоянии рабочего контакта шунтирующей цепи дополнительной RFID-метки выполнена в неактивном состоянии, а в состоянии РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 563 U1 (51) МПК G06K 19/07 (2006.01) G06K 19/077 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016135575, 02.09.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 02.09.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Новаковский Эдуард Геннадьевич (RU) (73) ...

Бесконтактная идентификационная смарт-карта с возможностью использования отделяемых фрагментов в качестве активируемых самостоятельных идентификаторов с уникальным кодом

Полезная модель относится к конструкции бесконтактной смарт-карты. Техническим результатом является упрощение конструкции и способа изготовления карты, за счет возможности использовать только одну RFID-метку при сохранении расширения функциональных возможностей бесконтактной смарт-карты, у которой активация дополнительных RFID-меток происходит в необходимый для пользователя момент времени по его желанию.Бесконтактная смарт-карта, имеющая линию разделения карты на фрагменты, содержащая RFID-метку, имеющая шунтирующую цепь, представляющую собой электрический проводник, соединенный с выводами интегральной микросхемы RFID-метки, и участки этой шунтирующей цепи проходят через два смежных фрагмента карты и конструктивно соединены с картой так, что в нормальном не разрушенном состоянии карты эта шунтирующая цепь находится в состоянии рабочего контакта, а в состоянии разделенных указанных смежных фрагментов эта шунтирующая цепь находится в состоянии разорванного контакта, отличающаяся тем, что в состоянии разорванного контакта шунтирующей цепи RFID-метка имеет активное состояние, при котором RFID-метка при поднесении к считывателю на его запрос генерирует ответный сигнал с идентификационным кодом. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 093 U1 (51) МПК G06K 19/07 (2006.01) G06K 19/077 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G06K 19/07 (2006.01); G06K 19/072 (2006.01); G06K 19/0723 (2006.01); G06K 19/0772 (2006.01); G06K 19/07737 (2006.01); G06K 19/07749 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017130526, 29.08.2017 29.08.2017 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Новаковский Эдуард Геннадьевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 07.02.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.08.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 07.02.2018 Бюл. № 4 1 7 7 0 9 3 R U (54) БЕСКОНТАКТНАЯ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИОННАЯ СМАРТ-КАРТА С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ОТДЕЛЯЕМЫХ ФРАГМЕНТОВ В КАЧЕСТВЕ АКТИВИРУЕМЫХ САМОСТОЯТЕЛЬНЫХ ИДЕНТИФИКАТОРОВ С УНИКАЛЬНЫМ КОДОМ (57) Реферат: Полезная ...

Rfid uhf antenna and matching network embedded in disposable conducting covers

A UHF RFID antenna is integrated into the disposable metal cover of foam, plastic, metal or cardboard containers.

RFID Label With Shielding Element

Described are RFID structures and methods for forming RFID structures. An RFID structure includes a loop antenna assembly, an antenna substrate supporting the loop antenna assembly, and a shielding layer parallel with a plane defined by the antenna substrate. The loop antenna assembly has a stand-alone resonant frequency of ƒ 1 above or below a standardized reader frequency range. The loop antenna includes an antenna track and at least two contact pads. The loop antenna assembly in combination with the shielding layer has a resonant frequency of ƒ 2 below the standardized reader frequency range. If positioned against a metallic surface, the loop antenna assembly in combination with the shielding layer has a resonant frequency within the standardized reader frequency range.

Apparatus and Process Including Radio Frequency Identification Devices

Disclosed are RFID tags and methods of the manufacture thereof. RFID tags may generally include a backing substrate, a covering substrate, a RFID device positioned therebetween and indelible identification indicia defined on the backing substrate and/or the cover substrate. Methods of manufacture may include molding the substrate(s) with indelible identification indicia, positioning the RFID device between two substrates, orienting the indicia the indicia outwardly away from the RFID device and adhering the substrates so as to secure the RFID device therebetween.

Portable electronic device and recording medium

A portable electronic device having a power supply unit and an IC chip that conducts wireless communication with a reader/writer and operates when power is supplied from the power supply unit includes a first determining unit that determines whether or not the portable electronic device, in a state in which the IC chip is operating moved, according to a result of detection by a sensor to detect movement, a second determining unit that determines whether or not a signal from an opposing device equipped with the reader/writer was received, and a power control unit that conducts control to allow a state in which power is supplied to the IC chip from the power supply unit when the first determining unit determines that the portable electronic device did not move and the second determining unit determines that the signal was received.

Rfid tag container

An RFID tag container includes a container body having a first container portion and a second container portion detachably engaging the first container portion, wherein the container body is sized and configured to contain an RFID tag in a flame-proof, fluid-tight and vapor-tight seal.

Intelligent document with stored text and image

A self-authenticating intelligent document in sheet medium form has an information storage and transfer means incorporated thereinto for storing the original text portion of document information formed on the surface of the sheet medium and for storing an image of the completed document after supplemental information has been added to the original text portion on the surface of the sheet medium. The information storage and transfer means is either a single RFID tag having a first memory portion for storing the text portion and a second memory portion for storing the image of the completed document; or a first RFID tag having a memory portion for storing the text portion and a second RFID tag for storing the image of the completed document. To verify the authenticity of the document, the image stored in the information storage and transfer means is read out and compared with the visible version. When the two are identical, the document is authentic.

Radio frequency (rf) particles

The present disclosure generally describes radio frequency (RF) particles and an RF powder-containing base including a plurality of such RF particles. The RF particles may include an antenna element and an integrated circuit element coupled together by at least one interconnection. The base may be formed from sheet-like subjects, such as various kinds of cards, bills, and documents. Methods of forming the RF powder-containing base are also generally disclosed.

Ohmic connection using widened connection zones in a portable electronic object

The invention relates to portable electronic objects comprising an integrated circuit chip, and a mounting having two connection terminals for a circuit, as well as to a method for manufacturing such objects. The invention is characterized in that the chip is provided, on the active surface thereof, with two widened connection zones, in particular connection plates, said connection plates being positioned opposite said terminals and electrically connected, by ohmic contact, to the latter, and in that the surface defined by the connection plates, at the surface of the active integrated circuit having said plates, is greater than ½ of the surface of said surface. The invention can be used, in particular, for RFID objects.

Method for producing antenna device

A method for manufacturing an antenna device may include a first step of forming an antenna circuit so that the resonance frequency of the antenna circuit will be lower than an oscillation frequency of the reader/writer. The antenna circuit includes an antenna coil that receives the magnetic field transmitted from the reader/writer and a capacitor electrically connected to the antenna coil. The manufacturing method also includes a second step of affixing a magnetic sheet to the antenna coil via an adhesive. The magnetic sheet is at a face-to-face position with respect to the antenna coil and is configured to change the inductance of the antenna coil. The adhesive is of a film thickness to change the inductance so that the resonance frequency of the resonance circuit will be coincident with the oscillation frequency depending on the spacing between the antenna coil and the magnetic sheet.

Method and means in waste handling

Method in a waste handling system, in which method waste or recyclable material is transported in carrier bags, bags or sacks ( 1 ) from a disposal point for further processing A closing means ( 2 ), which is provided with an RFID identifier ( 3 ), is used in closing, or as verification of the closing of the carrier bag, bag, sack or corresponding ( 1 ) used in the waste transport. The invention also relates to a closing means ( 2 ), which comprises an RFID identifier ( 3 ).

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.

Hybrid contact-contactless smart card with reinforced electronic module

A hybrid contact-contactless smart card ( 1 ) including a card body made up of a plurality of layers. Supporting layer ( 40 ) supports printed antenna ( 41 ) made up of at least one turn and integrated circuit module ( 10 ) connected to the antenna by two internal and external contacts ( 43, 44 ) located in the continuation of the internal and external ends ( 45, 46 ), respectively, of the antenna turns, the module being located on the card in a portion defined by first side ( 6 ), second side ( 8 ) perpendicular to the first side, first line ( 3 ) parallel to the first side ( 6 ) and second line ( 4 ) parallel to the second side. Internal end ( 45 ) of the antenna turns is located entirely in the portion such that when the card is subjected to bending and/or twisting stresses, the connection between the module and the antenna is not cut.

Wireless ic device, wireless ic module and method of manufacturing wireless ic module

A wireless IC module that can function as a component of an RFID system even when mounted on a metal article includes a loop-shaped electrode that is constructed such that a plane of a loop of the loop-shaped electrode is substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface of a wireless IC module. The loop-shaped electrode functions as a magnetic field antenna and is electromagnetically coupled with a metal article so that the surface of the metal article functions as a radiator antenna.

PAYMENT DEVICE WITH ACCOUNT IDENTIFIER

A payment device having identifying numbers configured in aligned segments in order to facilitate use of the payment device. 1. A payment device comprising:a substrate;a user element on the substrate, wherein the user element is configured to identify a user of the payment device;an account identifier on the substrate, wherein the account identifier on the substrate is divided into two or more segments on the substrate, wherein the two or more segments are in a stacked relationship; andan interface element configured to provide and store the account identifier.2. The payment device of wherein the account identifier is a first account identifier and wherein the payment device comprises a second account identifier with the two or more segments in a linear format.3. The payment device of wherein the account identifier comprising a bank identification number.4. The payment device of wherein the payment device is a payment card.5. The payment device of wherein the payment device is a credit card.6. The payment device of wherein the interface element is a magnetic stripe.7. The payment device of wherein the interface element comprises an antenna and a memory chip.8. The payment device of wherein the account identifier consists of four segments.9. The payment device of wherein the account identifier comprises exactly four segments claim 1 , each segment having exactly four numbers.10. The payment device of further comprising one or more divider elements on the substrate claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more divider elements is between adjacent segments.11. The payment device of wherein the interface element is on the same side of the payment device as the account identifier.12. The payment device of wherein the interface element is on the opposite side of the payment device as the account identifier.13. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a processor in the housing;a display coupled to the processor;a graphical user interface provided on the display; ...

INCLUSION OF CHIP ELEMENTS IN A SHEATHED WIRE

A method for forming a sheathed wire includes the steps of axially advancing a core through a sheathing zone; wrapping a sheathing fiber around the core in the sheathing zone; and providing, in the sheathing zone, a series of microelectronic chip elements each provided with a wire section, in such a way that the sheathing fiber that wraps around the core also wraps around a chip element and the wire section thereof to form a sheathed wire incorporating spaced-apart chip elements. 1. A method for forming a sheathed wire , comprising the following steps of:axially advancing a core through a sheathing zone;providing, in the sheathing zone, a series of microelectronic chip elements each provided with a wire section,wrapping a sheathing fiber around the core in the sheathing zone, around the microelectronic chip elements and around the wire section for forming the sheathed wire incorporating spaced-apart microelectronic chip elements.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the series of chip elements is provided in the form of a chain comprising the chip elements attached to a support wire having notches defining preferential breaking points when the wire is submitted to tensile stress.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the chain is provided in the sheathing zone by guide means.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the chain is provided in the sheathing zone by a tube inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the core.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the chain is driven towards the sheathing zone by friction between rollers configured for being temporarily stopped on each passing of one of the microelectronic chip elements.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the chain is provided in the sheathing zone at a speed lower than an advancing speed of the core.7. A sheathed wire comprising:a corea sheathing fiber wrapped around the core,microelectronic chip elements caught between the core and the sheathing fiber, and spaced ...

HARD COVER PRODUCT WITH CONCEALED PRINTED SECURITY DEVICE

A hard cover product with a pair of cover boards attached to an outer liner in spaced-relation to define a spine, with a thin-film ink-circuit security device printed on a laydown area, and having an inner liner. The laydown area can be defined in the spine, and the inner liner or an inner body attached to the cover boards conceals the printed security device from casual observation of its presence. The laydown area can be defined on a surface of a sheet laminated to another sheet to define one of cover boards. The laminated sheets sandwich the printed security device without a surface indication of the presence of the ink-circuit printed security device therein. In another aspect, the thin-film ink-circuit security device printed on a surface of the cover board is concealingly covered by the inner or the outer liner. 127-. (canceled)28. A hard cover product having an outer liner , a pair of rigid cover boards , each having opposing planar surfaces , each of the pair of rigid cover boards attached on a respective one of the planar surfaces to a major surface of the outer liner and disposed in spaced-apart relation to define a spine for a hard cover product while defining front cover , back cover and spine therefor and overlying inner liners each inner liner attached to a respective one of cover boards in overlying relation to an opposing surface thereof , characterized by:the pair of rigid cover boards pre-cut to a selected size with a length and width exceeding a thickness;a laydown area defined selectively within the hard cover product between the outer liner and a respective one of the inner liners;a thin-film security device positioned on the laydown area, the security device having a thickness no greater than about a minority of the thickness of the one of the cover boards, the thin-film security device configured for responding to radio frequency signals; andan interior body cooperatively supported within the hard cover product,whereby with the laydown area ...

Method and apparatus for generating printed documents with invisible printed conductive patterns as security features for detecting unauthorized copying and alterations

Methods of generating a secured printed document on paper or other medium by printing a security layer made of a transparent conductive material over the ink/toner layer that forms the visible content of the document. The security layer is printed using a transparent conductive material such as transparent conductive toner or ink and is invisible to human eyes. In one embodiment, the transparent conductive material contains a pattern that forms a radio frequency (RF) transponder circuit which has an RF antenna and a digital memory storing security data, which can be read out and used to authenticate the document. In another embodiment, the pattern forms a memory circuit without an RF antenna. In yet another embodiment, the transparent conductive material is patterned but does not form a functional circuit, and the electrical properties of the security layer such conductivity and/or capacitance are used to authenticate the document.

METAL PAYMENT CARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Provided are a metal payment card and a method of manufacturing the same. The metal payment card of the present disclosure has a main body made from at least one of a liquid metal alloy, aluminum alloy and copper alloy. The main body has a tangible pattern region. 1. A metal payment card comprising a main body made from at least one of a liquid metal alloy , an aluminum alloy and a copper alloy , the main body including a tangible pattern region ,wherein the main body and the pattern region are integrally formed by injection molding or a sheet having the pattern region is processed separately and is attached to the main body.2. The metal payment card of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is laser welded or metal bonded to a front surface of the main body.3. The metal payment card of claim 1 , further comprising:an auxiliary body joined at a front surface thereof to a back surface of the main body;a guide portion formed at an edge of the back surface of the main body; andan insertion portion formed at an edge of the auxiliary body and correspondingly inserted to the guide portion of the main body,wherein the guide portion of the main body is integrally formed together with the main body by injection molding.4. The metal payment card of claim 1 , further comprising:an auxiliary body joined at a front surface thereof to a back surface of the main body;a guide portion formed at an edge of the back surface of the main body; andan insertion portion formed at an edge of the auxiliary body and correspondingly inserted to the guide portion of the main body,wherein the guide portion of the main body comprises a protrusion embossed in at least one corner of the back surface of the main body or an edge wall embossed in at least one edge of the back surface of the main body, andwherein the insertion portion of the auxiliary body is engraved so as to be correspondingly inserted to the protrusion or the edge wall.5. The metal payment card of claim 1 , further comprising an auxiliary body ...

Radio Frequency Identification Transponder For Communicating Condition Of A Component

There is provided a passive RFID transponder assembly that includes a condition responsive device adapted to read a condition relating to the component that is associated with the RFID transponder assembly. The condition that is read by the condition responsive device relates to physical contact with a field technician or a mating component, relates to electrical connection between an integrated circuit chip and an antenna, relates to one or more environmental conditions, or the like. The components with which the RFID transponder assemblies are associated include components of telecommunications equipment, such as fiber optic connectors, fiber optic adapters, fiber optic patch panels, copper connectors, and copper adapters to list some non-limiting examples.

Excess radio-frequency (rf) power storage in rf identification (rfid) tags, and related systems and methods

Excess radio-frequency (RF) power storage in RF identification (RFID) tags, and related systems and methods are disclosed. The RFID tag is configured to operate with RF power received in wireless RF signals from a RFID tag antenna if received RF power meets or exceeds an operational threshold power for the RFID tag. The RFID tag is also configured to store excess energy derived from excess received RF power in an energy storage device if the received RF power exceeds the operational threshold power for the RFID tag. Thus, when RF power received by the RFID tag is not sufficient for operation, the RFID tag can operate from power provided by previously stored excess energy in the energy storage device.

WIRELESS IC DEVICE AND COMPONENT FOR WIRELESS IC DEVICE

A wireless IC device includes a cutout portion having no aluminum-deposited film that is provided at an end of an article package made of an aluminum-deposited laminated film, and an electromagnetic coupling module is provided at the cutout portion. The electromagnetic coupling module and the aluminum-deposited film of the package define a wireless IC device. A loop electrode, which is a magnetic field transmission auxiliary radiator of the electromagnetic coupling module, is coupled to the aluminum-deposited film of the package. Thus, the article package functions as a radiator of an antenna.

WIRELESS IC TAG, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND DIE FOR MOLDING WIRELESS IC TAG

A wireless IC tag is manufactured by embedding a tag substrate in a columnar outer shell body, in which circumferential protrusions are formed on the peripheries of both end portions of the columnar outer shell body. The wireless IC tag is manufactured by implementing injection molding, while supporting the upper and under surfaces of the tag substrate by supporting members so that the tag substrate is held in the central position in a die and positioning both the lateral sides of the tag substrate by positioning members, subsequently moving the supporting members and the positioning members backward from the die on the way of the molding, and then continuing the injection molding. 1. A wireless IC tag comprising a tag substrate and a columnar outer shell body , wherein said tag substrate is enclosed in a columnar outer shell body and circumferential protrusions are formed respectively on the peripheries of both end portions of said columnar outer shell body.2. A wireless IC tag according to characterized in that the ridges of the circumferential protrusions are round chamfered.3. A wireless IC tag according to characterized by forming a plurality of concave grooves each extending in the axial direction are formed on the body section of the columnar outer shell body.4. A wireless IC tag according to characterized by engraving a mark indicating information on the manufacturing on the columnar outer shell body.5. A process for manufacturing a wireless IC tag characterized by forming an outer shell body around a tag substrate by means of injection molding claim 1 , wherein injection molding is implemented while supporting the upper and under surfaces of the tag substrate by supporting members so that the tag substrate is held in the central position in a die and positioning the both lateral sides of the tag substrate by positioning members claim 1 , said supporting members and said positioning members are moved backward from the die on the way of performing the molding ...

RESONANT CIRCUIT STRUCTURE AND RF TAG HAVING SAME

A RF tag includes a resonant circuit structure and a RF device. The resonant circuit structure includes a first conducting layer; a second conducting layer spaced apart from the first conducting layer; and two conducting base portions respectively connecting two ends of the first conducting layers and two ends of the second conducting layers. A slit is formed on the first conducting layer and the RF device is electrically coupled to the first conducting layer and disposed over the slit. 1. A RF tag comprising a resonant circuit structure and a RF device , the resonant circuit structure comprising:a first conducting layer;a second conducting layer spaced apart from the first conducting layer; andtwo conducting base portions respectively connecting two ends of the first conducting layers and two ends of the second conducting layers;wherein: a slit is formed on the first conducting layer and the RF device is electrically coupled to the first conducting layer and disposed over the slit; andat least an additional slit is formed on the first conducting layer and configured for transmitting electromagnetic waves with a polarization different from the electromagnetic waves transmitted through the other slit.2. The RF tag of claim 1 , wherein the first conducting layer is parallel with the second conducting layer.3. The RF tag of further comprising a layer of dielectric material disposed between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer.4. The RF tag of claim 1 , wherein the RF device comprises a UHF RFID chip.5. The RF tag of claim 4 , wherein the UHF RFID chip comprises two signal outputs.6. The RF tag of claim 1 , wherein the RF device is directly electrically connected with the first conducting layer.7. The RF tag of further comprising at least an additional RF device claim 1 , wherein the at least one addition RF device is disposed over the at least one additional slit.8. The RF tag of further comprising an internal conducting layer disposed between the ...

Rfid tag having capacitive load

The present invention relates to an RFID tag having capacitive load, including: an antenna unit, a capacitive load and an RFID device. The antenna unit includes two metal sheets and a conductive substrate, and the metal sheets are disposed at a corresponding position above the conductive substrate and electrically connected to the conductive substrate. The capacitive load is electrically connected to the metal sheets. The RFID device feeds the antenna unit by electrically connecting to the metal sheets or coupling. This dramatically decreases the operating frequency, so the imaginary part of impedance is higher with the same size of the antenna unit, thereby reducing the size of the RFID tag. As a result, the weight is reduced, the manufacture process is simplified and the subsequent structure can be easily adjusted.

Card Lamination

Described herein are RFID structures and methods of manufacturing RFID structures. An antenna substrate is provided. A first stack layer is provided. An antenna assembly including an antenna track, and at least two contact pads, are formed on a first surface of the antenna substrate. An integrated circuit unit is coupled to the at least two contact pads. A first surface of the first stack layer, the first surface of the antenna substrate, or both are coated with a unidirectional thermally expansive coating material. The first surface of the antenna substrate is positioned to be adjacent to the first surface of the first stack layer. 1. A method of manufacturing an RFID structure , the method comprising:providing an antenna substrate;providing a first stack layer;forming, on a first surface of the antenna substrate, an antenna assembly including an antenna track, and at least two contact pads;coupling an integrated circuit unit to the at least two contact pads;coating a first surface of the first stack layer, the first surface of the antenna substrate, or both with a unidirectional thermally expansive coating material; andpositioning the first surface of the antenna substrate to be adjacent to the first surface of the first stack layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing a second stack layer;coating a first surface of the second stack layer or a second surface of the antenna substrate opposite the first surface of the antenna substrate with the thermally expansive coating material; andpositioning the first surface of the second stack layer to be adjacent to the second surface of the antenna substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming claim 1 , on the second surface of the antenna substrate claim 1 , a second antenna assembly including a second antenna track.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heating the coating material claim 1 , wherein gaps formed by the antenna track or integrated circuit unit between the antenna ...

RFID TRANSPONDER

The aim of the invention is to protect housing of an RFID transponder, which is attached to a slot antenna, is protected against mechanical stresses and/or reduced mechanical stresses that act on the housing at least to such an extent that damage to the housing and the components arranged therein is prevented. To this end the antenna includes a first antenna part and a second antenna part, which are separated from each other by a slot, at least in one region of the antenna. The housing is composed of a first housing part and a second housing part, wherein the second housing part is arranged over the second antenna part, at least in some regions. The housing is fixed to the first antenna part solely by the first housing part. The housing has at least one step on the outer side directed toward the antenna, such that the height of the second housing part is at least 0.5 mm less than the height of the first housing part. 1. An RFID transponder having a housing , having a coupling loop which is arranged in said housing and is electrically connected to an RFID chip which is arranged in the housing , and having an antenna which comprises a flat metal piece and has a slot and is arranged on an outer face of the housing , wherein the housing is arranged above the slot at least in regions ,wherein the antenna comprises a first antenna part and a second antenna part which are separated item one another by the slot at least in one region of the antenna, and wherein the housing comprises a first housing part and a second housing part, wherein the second housing part is at least partially arranged above the second antenna part, and wherein the housing is fastened to the first antenna part exclusively by way of the first housing part, and wherein the housing has at least one step on the outer face which is directed toward the antenna, as a result of which the second housing part is at least 0.5 millimeter lower in height than the first housing part.2. The RFID transponder as ...

Conductive Pattern and Method of Making

A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.

FLEXIBLE TAG

A flexible Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) tag comprises a flexible substrate layer on which is fixed an antenna connected to a RFID chip, and a second flexible layer placed directly over the said chip and antenna but without any direct mechanical connection to them, such that the substrate layer and the second layer form a protective inlay for the chip and the antenna. The said inlay is embedded in a flexible housing. 1. A flexible Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) tag comprisinga flexible substrate layer on which is fixed an antenna connected to a RFID chip,a second flexible layer placed directly over the said chip and antenna but without any direct mechanical connection to them, such that the substrate layer and the second layer form a protective inlay for the chip and the antenna andwherein the said inlay is embedded in a flexible housing.2. The flexible tag of such that when the tag is bent or compressed claim 1 , the chip and antenna can freely follow the deformation of the substrate layer without being submitted to mechanical stress due to differences of deformation of the second layer or of any other material forming the tag.3. The flexible tag of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a rigid protection ring having a cavity in its center claim 1 , and which is oriented slightly in parallel to the inlay and positioned such that the chip inside of the inlay is situated at the vertical of the said cavity.4. The flexible tag of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is fixed to the support layer at a plurality of points.5. The flexible tag of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is fixed to the support layer on its entire circumference such that the inlay form a sealed envelop protecting the chip and the antenna.6. The flexible tag of claim 1 , wherein the substrate layer and the second layer are made of polyimide.7. The flexible tag of claim 1 , wherein the housing is made out of one of thermoplastic elastomer claim 1 , plastic rubber claim 1 , ...

INTERROGATION OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE PROPPANTS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF FRACTURED WELLS

A variety of resonant tags are disclosed that are sized to be approximately the same size as proppants. The resonant tags have a resonant frequency that changes in response to pressure and temperature changes. 1. A resonant tag , comprising:a substrate;a beam suspended above the substrate by a pair of end walls; andmaterial configured to encapsulate the substrate, the beam, and the end walls such that the resonant tag has a size approximating the size of a proppant.2. The resonant tag of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises ceramic or resin.3. The resonant tag of claim 1 , wherein the beam and the pair of end walls comprises a gold layer.4. The resonant tag of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a semiconductor substrate.5. The resonant tag of claim 1 , further comprising active circuitry configured to be powered by electrical energy received by the beam.6. The resonant tag of claim 1 , wherein the beam is configured to displace towards the substrate in response to application of pressure so as to change a resonant frequency for the beam.7. The resonant tag of claim 1 , further comprising an electrode positioned on the substrate to align with the beam.8. A resonant tag claim 1 , comprising:a cylindrical array comprising a plurality of first cylinders arranged to form a second hollow cylinder;a dielectric material configured to fill the second hollow cylinder; andmaterial configured to encapsulated the filled cylindrical array such that the resonant tag has a size approximating the size of a proppant.9. The resonant tag of claim 8 , wherein each first cylinder has a circular cross section.10. The resonant tag of claim 9 , wherein the second hollow cylinder has a radius of approximately 500 microns and wherein each first cylinder has a radius of approximately 20 microns.11. The resonant tag of claim 8 , wherein the cylindrical array comprises gold.12. A method of interrogating a well claim 8 , comprising:mixing a plurality of resonant tags with proppants to form a ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING INDIVIDUALLY CODED READ PATTERNS

A device for producing individually coded read patterns, especially resonators for use in RFID chips. The device includes a structuring apparatus for producing a basic pattern with at least one group of individual patters on a carrier substrate, and a processing apparatus for forming at least one individually coded read pattern at a time with read elements from a subset of a total set of the individual patters of each group. The invention also relates to a corresponding method and a read structure, produced according to the described method and/or the described device. 1. A device for producing individually coded read patterns , especially resonators for use in RFID chips , said device comprising:a structuring apparatus for producing a basic pattern with at least one group of individual patterns on a carrier substrate; anda processing apparatus for forming from a subset of a total set of the individual patterns of each group at least one read pattern with read elements, each read pattern being individually coded.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing apparatus has application means for at least partial covering of an unselected remaining number of the total number of individual patterns of each group with a fluid.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the application means include at least one dispenser having a nozzle.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the structuring apparatus includes an embossing apparatus for producing the individual patterns in alternation as depressions and elevations claim 1 , said elevations formed by formation of the depressions.5. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing apparatus is configured such that each read element is made on one individual pattern at a time.6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing apparatus has reducing agents which act by etching for uniform reduction of the thickness (D) of the basic pattern.7. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein ...

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:an inductive component including a loop antenna assembly, wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal;at least one capacitive component coupled to the inductive component; andat least one resistive component coupled to the inductive component;wherein the inductive component is configured to be positioned above a first slot assembly to detect the presence of a first RFID tag assembly within the first slot assembly and not detect the presence of a second RFID tag assembly within a second slot assembly that is adjacent to the first slot 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 wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is approximately 0.40 inches.6. An RFID system comprising: an inductive component including a loop antenna assembly, wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal,', 'at least one capacitive ...

Multi-Function Radio-Frequency Device, Computer System and Method of Operating Multi-Function Radio-Frequency Device

A multi-function Radio-Frequency device integrated into a computer system is disclosed and includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a touchpad area disposed on the first surface of the substrate for generating a touch signal according to a touch situation, an antenna disposed on the first surface and/or the second surface of the substrate for receiving and transmitting a Radio-Frequency signal, and a control module disposed on the second surface of the substrate and coupled to the touchpad area and the antenna for generating a touch control signal according to the touch signal and generating an identification signal according to the Radio-Frequency signal to the computer system.

System and method for providing power to a wireless tag

The present invention provides an engine, system and method for providing an NFC tag capable of receiving a charge and performing as an active tag without interaction.

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.

TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE LABEL

A temperature-sensitive label is described. The temperature-sensitive label has a container provided with means for the application on an item to be monitored and housing a temperature-sensitive system made up of a filiform shape memory member. The filiform shape memory member is restrained to a filiform bias member provided with an engaging seat, and is introduced in such a way that in case of exposure to a temperature lower than a preset critical threshold temperature (T), the filiform shape memory member performs a phase transition, causing an irreversible disengagement condition visible through a transparent window. 1. A temperature-sensitive label comprising:a container provided with means for an application on an item to be monitored, said container housing at least one temperature-sensitive system made up of a filiform shape memory member restrained to a filiform bias member,', {'sub': 'c', 'said filiform bias member is provided with an engaging seat, preferably formed by bending it back at one of its ends, in which one of the ends of said filiform shape memory member is introduced in such a way that in case of exposure to a temperature lower than a preset critical threshold temperature (T), the filiform shape memory member performs a phase transition, from austenitic phase to martensitic phase, which causes its irreversible disengagement from the restraint formed by said engaging seat,'}], 'whereinthe temperature-sensitive label further comprising displaying means being provided to display said irreversible disengagement condition.2. The temperature-sensitive label according to claim 1 , wherein said filiform shape memory member consists of a shape memory alloy wire.3. The temperature -sensitive label according to claim 1 , wherein said filiform shape memory member has a length between 1 mm and 30 mm claim 1 , preferably between 2 mm and 20 mm.4. The temperature-sensitive label according to claim 1 , wherein said filiform shape memory member and said ...

Method for Crediting a Physical Affiliate for the Sale of Digital Media by an Internet Merchant

The disclosure relates generally to the proper sales affiliate credit and tracking of digital consumer goods, and more specifically to a method for crediting a physical affiliate for the sale of digital media to a consumer who downloads a deliverable onto their personal viewing, recording or listening device after sampling or viewing the product in the physical affiliate's location. 1. A computer program product for providing credit to an affiliate for a purchase from an internet merchant , the computer program product comprising: computer-readable program code for receiving product information identifying a digital product or group of digital products for purchase via a port of a communication device of a computer system, the product information obtained via a client device from an item identifiying the digital product and an affiliate;', 'computer-readable program code for determining that a digital product was purchased from the internet merchant via the client device;', 'computer-readable program code for delivery of the digital product to a recipient device; and', 'computer-readable program code for providing a credit to the affiliate based on determining that the product information obtained via the client device identifies the affiliate and determining that the digital product was purchased from the internet merchant using the product information., 'a non-transitory processor readable medium comprising2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the affiliate is distinct from the internet merchant.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein the affiliate is an author of the digital product.4. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the information is an optically or radio frequency readable code.5. The computer program product of claim 4 , wherein the information indicative of the affiliate includes an affiliate code.6. The computer program product of claim 4 , wherein the product information comprises a first information and a ...

SAMPLE-MATTER IDENTIFICATION CARD AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A matter identification card including a card body, sample matter, and a matter descriptor; and a matter identification card including a card body, sample matter, and a matter descriptor, which may further include location information, wherein the sample matter includes a sample of a source matter, the sample matter having a size small enough to be affixed to the card body, wherein the sample matter is a portion that has been obtained from a source matter; the matter descriptor including an identifier of the matter; and a computer based method of manufacturing a sample matter identification card including acquiring a sample of a matter, positioning the sample matter onto a card body of a sample matter identification card, affixing a matter descriptor to the card body, affixing the sample matter to the card body, and adhering the sample matter and the matter descriptor to the card body. 142-. (canceled)43. A matter identification card comprising:a card body;sample matter; anda matter descriptor.44. A matter identification card according to claim 43 , further including location information.45. A matter identification card according to claim 43 , further including location information claim 43 ,wherein the sample matter includes a sample of a source matter, the sample matter having a size small enough to be affixed to the card body,wherein the sample matter is a portion that has been obtained from a source matter;the matter descriptor including a name of the matter.46. A matter identification card according to claim 43 ,wherein the card body is pre-cut to a size of any one of the following: size of a credit card, size of a business card, size of a flashcard, or size of a postcard.47. A matter identification card according to claim 43 ,wherein the matter descriptor includes stored information.48. A matter identification card according to claim 43 ,wherein the matter descriptor includes electronically stored information including computer readable information.49. A ...

RFID TAG AND RFID SYSTEM

An RFID tag includes: a base sheet in which a plurality of first slits are formed to extend alternately from two opposite sides from an end of the base sheet; an antenna pattern provided on the base sheet by folding the antennal pattern to avoid the first slits; an RFID chip provided over the base sheet and electrically connected to the antenna pattern; an elastic sheet provided over any one of a top surface and a bottom surface of the base sheet; and a protective sheet provided on a surface of the elastic sheet opposite to the surface that is in contact with the base sheet and including second slits formed to correspond in position to the first slits of the base sheet. 1. An RFID tag comprising:a base sheet in which a plurality of first slits are formed to extend alternately from two opposite sides from an end of the base sheet;an antenna pattern provided on the base sheet by folding the antennal pattern to avoid the first slits;an RFID chip provided over the base sheet and electrically connected to the antenna pattern;an elastic sheet provided over any one of a top surface and a bottom surface of the base sheet; anda protective sheet provided on a surface of the elastic sheet opposite to the surface that is in contact with the base sheet and including second slits formed to correspond in position to the first slits of the base sheet.2. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , further comprisingan inductance pattern provided on the base sheet to be electrically connected to the antenna pattern,wherein the base sheet is formed with a first opening in the portion surrounded by the antenna pattern and the inductance pattern.3. The RFID tag according to claim 2 , whereinthe protective sheet is formed with a second opening that corresponds in position to the first opening of the base sheet.4. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe antenna pattern is folded in a circular arc shape.5. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe antenna pattern is folded in a sine ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CIRCUITRY INTO FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS

Systems and methods for integrating radio-frequency identification (RFID) circuitry into flexible circuits are provided. An RFID integrated circuit can be embedded within a dielectric layer of a flexible circuit or between a dielectric layer and a conductive layer of the flexible circuit. Additionally or alternatively, an RFID antenna may be integrated into a conductive layer of the flexible circuit. Alternatively, both the integrated circuit and antenna of RFID circuitry may be provided off of the flexible circuit but an RFID connector coupling the integrated circuit and antenna may be integrated into the flexible circuit. 1. A system comprising:a flexible circuit; andradio-frequency identification (“RFID”) circuitry comprising:an integrated circuit;an antenna; anda connector that couples the integrated circuit to the antenna, wherein at least one of the integrated circuit, the antenna, and the connector is integrated into the flexible circuit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein: the connector is integrated into the flexible circuit;the integrated circuit is integrated into the flexible circuit; andthe antenna is integrated into the flexible circuit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the integrated circuit is integrated into the flexible circuit.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising an insulation via extending through the flexible circuit claim 3 , wherein the integrated circuit is positioned between the insulation via and a side of the flexible circuit.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein: the flexible circuit comprises a first conductive layer positioned along a first surface of a first dielectric layer; andthe integrated circuit is one of: positioned within a pocket in the first dielectric layer; andpositioned between the first conductive layer and the first dielectric layer.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein:the flexible circuit further comprises a second conductive layer positioned along a second surface of the first dielectric layer that is opposite the ...

RFID TAG

There is provided an RFID tag which includes a first sheet portion including a first projection-depression portion formed in a longitudinal direction or a first groove portion formed in a direction forming an angle with the longitudinal direction, an antenna formed on a surface of the first sheet portion, the antenna being flexible and elastic, an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to the antenna, a second sheet portion including a second projection-depression portion formed in the longitudinal direction or a second groove portion formed in a direction forming an angle with the longitudinal direction, the antenna and the integrated circuit chip being covered between the first sheet portion and the second sheet portion, and a package member covering the first sheet portion and the second sheet portion, the package member being flexible and elastic. 1. An RFID tag comprising:a first sheet portion including a first projection-depression portion formed in a longitudinal direction or a first groove portion formed in a direction forming an angle with the longitudinal direction;an antenna formed on a surface of the first sheet portion, the antenna being flexible and elastic;an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to the antenna;a second sheet portion including a second projection-depression portion formed in the longitudinal direction or a second groove portion formed in a direction forming an angle with the longitudinal direction, the antenna and the integrated circuit chip being covered between the first sheet portion and the second sheet portion, anda package member covering the first sheet portion and the second sheet portion, the package member being flexible and elastic.2. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , whereina phase of the first projection-depression portion or the first groove portion corresponds to a phase of the second projection-depression portion or the second groove portion.3. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe first ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTACTLESS SMARTCARD HAVING A TRANSPARENT LOGO

A multilayer contactless smartcard including an electronic chip embedded in the card, the chip being connected to an antenna printed on a carrier layer and two card bodies, one on each side of the carrier, each including at least one plastic layer and The antenna carrier is opaque and includes a first cut-out forming a void filled with a transparent plastic; and the plastic layers of the two card bodies each include a second cut-out forming two identical voids and the outlines of which superimpose, in order to make a transparent zone appear in the thickness of the card, forming a transparent logo in the shape of the cut-out. A process for manufacturing such a card is also disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9102220. Multilayer contactless smartcard () comprising an electronic chip embedded in the card , the chip being connected to an antenna () printed on an opaque carrier layer () , and two card bodies , one on each side of said carrier , each comprising at least one plastic layer ,{'b': '23', 'the opaque antenna carrier further comprising a first cut-out forming a void () filled with a transparent plastic;'}{'b': 43', '63, 'the plastic layers of the two card bodies each comprising a second cut-out forming two identical voids ( and ) the outlines of which superimpose,'}{'b': '18', 'such that a transparent zone is formed in the thickness of the card, forming a transparent logo () in the shape of said second cut-outs.'}10. Process for manufacturing a contactless smartcard comprising:{'b': 20', '23, 'preparing an antenna carrier layer () in a strip of a non-flowable material, and producing cut-outs at suitable intervals in order to form voids ();'}{'b': 22', '23', '24', '25, 'producing an antenna (), around the voids () thus formed, by printing, with a conductive ink, on said carrier layer, at least one turn and two connection pads ( and );'}{'b': '31', 'preparing a filling layer () in a strip of a plastic;'}{'b': 31', '20', '22, 'superposing the filling layer () on the carrier ...

RFID TAG AND ARTICLE-MONITORING SYSTEM USING SAME

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a power supply, a RFID microchip, an enable unit, an adhesive unit, and a conducting unit. The adhesive unit is positioned on a bottom surface of the RFID tag. The conducting unit is secured to the bottom surface of the RFID tag through the adhesive unit. An end of the conducting unit is electronically connected to the power supply or the enable unit. Another end of the conducting unit is connected to the RFID microchip. The power supply or the enable unit switches on/off the RFID microchip through the conducting unit. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising:a power supply;a RFID microchip;an enable unit;an adhesive unit positioned on a bottom surface of the RFID tag; anda conducting unit secured to the bottom surface of the RFID tag through the adhesive unit;wherein an end of the conducting unit is electronically connected to the power supply or the enable unit; another end of the conducting unit is connected to the RFID microchip; the power supply or the enable unit switches on/off the RFID microchip through the conducting unit.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the RFID microchip comprises a power terminal and an enable terminal claim 1 , an end of the conducting unit is connected to the power supply claim 1 , another end of the conducting unit is connected to the power terminal; the enable terminal is connected to the enable unit.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the RFID microchip comprises a power terminal and an enable terminal claim 1 , an end of the conducting unit is connected to the enable unit claim 1 , another end of the conducting unit is connected to the enable terminal; the power terminal is connected to the power supply.4. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive unit is an adhesive.5. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the conducting unit is a metal wire or a carbon electrode.6. An article-monitoring system for monitoring an article claim 1 , comprising:a reader card ...

TAG READING SYSTEM

A tag reading apparatus comprises a passage that is configured to receive an RFID-tagged article that is to be registered in a transaction. The passage has an inlet end and an outlet end separated from each other in a first direction and width in a second direction. An antenna is in the passage at a position between the inlet and outlet ends in the first direction. An RFID reader is provided to read an RFID tag according to a response wave from the RFID tag received via the antenna. A controller is configured to identify the RFID-tagged article as being in the transaction according to a change in the response wave (such as a phase difference or intensity) corresponding to a movement of the RFID-tagged article from the inlet end to the outlet end. 1. A tag reading apparatus , comprising:a passage through which a container storing an RFID-tagged article to be registered in a transaction can pass, the passage having an inlet end and an outlet end separated from each other in a first direction and a width in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;a roof by which an opening above the passage is at least partially covered and including a material capable of absorbing a radio wave;an antenna in the passage at a position between the inlet and outlet ends in the first direction;an RFID reader; anda controller configured to identify the RFID-tagged article as being in the transaction according to a change in a response wave received by the RFID reader from an RFID tag of the RFID-tagged article via the antenna, corresponding to a movement of the RFID-tagged article from the inlet end to the outlet end.2. The tag reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inlet sensor at the inlet end of the passage configured to detect a presence of an object at the inlet end of the passage.3. The tag reading apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:an outlet sensor at the outlet end of the passage configured to detect a presence of the object ...

TRANSMITTING TAG

A tag is provided that includes a battery having a printed anode and cathode. A printed circuit connection layer is formed in one of the anode or the cathode. A printed antenna is formed in one of the anode or the cathode. A low-power transmitter coupled to the circuit connection layer. 116-. (canceled)17. A system comprisinga printed circuit connection layer formed in one of an anode or a cathode;a printed antenna formed in one of the anode or the cathode;a low-power transmitter coupled to the circuit connection layer; anda removable tab configured to activate the low-power transmitter upon removal.18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the low-power transmitter comprises a fractional-N phase-locked loop transceiver.19. The system of claim 17 , wherein the removable tab comprises an insulator disposed between a first conductor and a second conductor.20. The system of claim 17 , wherein the removable tab is configured to be replaced after removal.21. The system of claim 17 , further comprising an identification device coupled to the tag.22. The system of claim 17 , wherein the removable tab is coupled to a removable container cover and is configured to activate the low power transmitter when the removable container cover is removed from the container.23. The system of claim 17 , further comprising a financial authorization device coupled to the removable tab.24. The system of claim 17 , wherein the low power transmitter is configured to transmit location data.25. The system of claim 17 , wherein the removable tab covers a light sensor.26. The system of claim 17 , wherein the removable tab is configured to allow a magnetic field sensor to operate when removed.27. A method of manufacturing a system claim 17 , comprising:forming a first metallic layer on a paper substrate;forming a first oxide on the first metal layer;forming an electrolyte layer on the oxide layer;forming a second oxide layer on the electrolyte layer; andforming a second metallic layer on the second ...

REMOTELY DETECTABLE AMMUNITION

Disclosed is tagged ammunition, methods for making it, using it and detecting it to reduce gun violence. When implemented together with a smart phone coupled readers, standalone readers, or at a security center, software is included to allow integration of signals detected by multiple readers in the vicinity to map detectable ammunition detected by readers designed to detect tagged ammunition as a proxy for loaded firearms. This makes possible securing an area of interest, when combined with placing of at least one networkable reader in the vicinity of the area of interest; and connecting the one or more readers to a monitoring center. Such monitoring centers may be associated with schools, shopping malls, streets, public meetings, public events, housing complexes, an area being swept for loaded guns, an area being monitored for gang activity, or even a residence. 1. A piece of ammunition detectable by a reader , the piece of ammunition comprising:a tag located in a primer portion of the piece of ammunition;a power storage component to power a signal emitting circuit in the tag; anda receiver for receiving power or a signal external to the piece of cartridge.2. The piece of ammunition of claim 1 , wherein the power source is selected to be a passive energy storage component charged by an external reader or an energy storage component charged by mechanical vibrations.3. The piece of ammunition of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical vibrations are received by the receiver and converted into electrical power by way of a miniaturized cantilever and a piezoelectric material.4. The piece of ammunition of claim 2 , wherein the passive energy storage component is charged by ultrasonic radiation following conversion into electrical energy or by electromagnetic waves.5. The piece of ammunition of claim 2 , wherein a signal emitting circuit emits an electromagnetic signal or an ultrasonic signal.6. The piece of ammunition of claim 1 , wherein the tag includes a signal emitting ...

RFID TAGS OPERATING IN THE HIGH FREQUENCY BAND

A high-field emission tolerant RFID tag device that may be secured to a product to be cooked, heated, reheated and/or thawed in a heating apparatus such as, but not limited to, a microwave oven and that does not need to be removed from the product before initiating the heating process. The RFID device is microwave safe and does not damage the product or food item to which it is attached during the microwave process, and may contain data to control the microwave process. The microwave safe RFID tag comprises a split ring (or shield) conductor formed on one side of a substrate (or dielectric), a coil antenna conductor formed on an opposite side of the substrate, and a RFID chip. The split ring conductor capacitively couples to the coil antenna conductor via the dielectric and a gap in the split ring conductor prevents arcing. 1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag tolerant of high-field emissions comprising:a RFID chip;an antenna conductor;a split ring conductor; anda dielectric positioned between the antenna conductor and the split ring conductor.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the split ring conductor is capacitively coupled to the antenna conductor.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the split ring conductor is formed on a first side of the dielectric and the antenna conductor is formed on an opposite side of the dielectric.4. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the antenna conductor comprises a gap.5. The RFID tag of claim 4 , wherein the RFID chip is positioned in the gap.6. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein a center and an outer edge of the antenna conductor is bridged together with a conductive trace creating an inductor.7. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the split ring conductor covers a substantial portion of the antenna conductor.8. The RFID tag of claim 7 , wherein the split ring conductor comprises a gap where it does not cover the antenna conductor.9. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag for use in a heating apparatus and comprising: ...

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.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEALING KEY, SEALING KEY, AND SEALING DEVICE

A sealing key includes a container and an IC tag component fixed inside the container. The container has a shape that includes a body part and an insertion part that protrudes from the body part. The IC tag component includes a base, an IC chip mounted on the base, and a circuit pattern formed on the base. The circuit pattern includes an antenna structure that is connected to the IC chip to enable the IC chip to perform non-contact communication in. A method for manufacturing the sealing key includes: arranging in a mold a support part that configures a portion of the container; arranging the IC tag component on the support part such that the circuit pattern is positioned being extended across a boundary between the insertion part and the body part; and pouring a resin into the mold to thereby form a resin seal part that configures a portion of the container and seals the IC tag component, such that the resin seal part is joined with the support part. 1. A method for manufacturing a sealing key , the sealing key comprising a container and an IC tag component fixed inside the container , the container having a shape that includes a body part and an insertion part that protrudes from the body part , the IC tag component having a base , an IC chip mounted on the base , and a circuit pattern formed on the base , the circuit pattern including an antenna structure that is connected to the IC chip to enable the IC chip to perform non-contact communication , the method comprising:arranging in a mold a support part that configures a portion of the container;arranging the IC tag component on the support part such that the circuit pattern is positioned being extended across a boundary between the insertion part and the body part; andpouring a resin into the mold to thereby form a resin seal part that configures a portion of the container and seals the IC tag component, such that the resin seal part is joined with the support part.2. A sealing key comprising:an IC tag component ...

FEEDBACK CONTROL OF MOUNTED CHIP PRODUCTION

A feedback control system for RFID assembly production. The control system can include a measurement system and a control system. The measurement system may take measurements of one or more electrical properties of an RFID chip assembly, for example an RFID strap or RFID antenna. The measurement system may then communicate to the control system to adjust one or more parameters affecting the electrical properties. Once the desired set of electrical properties is achieved, the chip assembly may be cured. The feedback control system may be implemented dynamically, either for precision assembly of individual chip assemblies or in batch for controlling the average properties of assemblies on a rolling production line. The feedback control system can also be implemented in a step-wise fashion and be used to collect data and iteratively self-improve. 1. A feedback control system , comprising:a measurement system having a plurality of contact points; anda control mechanism communicatively coupled to the measurement system;wherein the measurement system is configured to measure at least one physical property of an RFID chip assembly while the RFID chip assembly is undergoing production, the RFID chip assembly having at least one RFID chip,wherein the control mechanism is configured to cause a force to be applied to the RFID chip in the RFID chip assembly in response to the measured physical property, the applied force causing a change in the measured physical property, andwherein the feedback control system is configured to allow for multiple iterations of a measurement of a physical property and application of force.2. The feedback control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical property is capacitance.3. The feedback control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical property is magnetic absorption frequency.4. The feedback control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical property is resistance.5. The feedback control system of claim 1 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DATA CARRIER THAT PREVENTS MECHANICAL STRAINS BETWEEN CHIP AND DATA CARRIER BODY

This disclosure includes a method for manufacturing a portable data carrier, an inlay for a data carrier, and a data carrier. A data carrier body has a gap for a chip and a chip is incorporated into the gap. In a subsequent step a cover layer is laid on the data carrier body, and the data carrier body and the cover layer are laminated. After the incorporation of the chip and before the lamination, a stabilizing agent is applied into the gap of the core layer, which remains soft or flexible during the lamination and cures or is activated (e.g. by means of UV radiation) only after the lamination, in order for mechanical tensions to be avoided. 112-. (canceled)14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the data carrier body is constructed at least of a carrier layer and a core layer and the core layer has the gap into which the chip is incorporated.15. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the stabilizing agent is applied above the chip into the gap.16. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the stabilizing agent is arranged on the cover layer and is applied into the gap while the cover layer is being laid on the core layer.17. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the stabilizing agent is only activated after the step of the lamination.18. The method according to claim 13 , wherein a coil was laid on the carrier layer and this coil is electroconductively connected with the chip upon the step of laying the chip on the carrier layer.19. The method according to claim 13 , wherein a chip adhesive is metered onto the carrier layer before the chip is laid on.20. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the carrier layer claim 13 , the core layer and the cover layer form an inlay for a data carrier and further overlay layers are laid on.22. The data carrier body according to claim 21 , wherein the stabilizing agent is activatable by a radiation.23. The data carrier body according to claim 21 , wherein the stabilizing agent is a water-based and/or solvent- ...

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.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED READING OF A RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION TRANSPONDER WITH THE AID OF A PASSIVE RESONANT CIRCUIT

The invention relates to a method of reading RF transponders disposed in one and the same magnetic interrogation field, in which a magnetic coupling of the transponders is ensured with a passive resonant circuit during reading. The method is distinguished in that the passive antenna of the resonant circuit is associated with at least one transponder antenna, and the passive resonant circuit is tuned in such a way that the resonant frequency resulting from the association corresponds to one of the frequencies of the emission side bands of the transponder to be read. The invention also relates to the system corresponding to the method, a transponder structure and an object containing the transponder, in particular a travel document. 1. A method for reading RF transponders disposed in one and the same magnetic interrogation field , comprising:magnetically coupling transponder antennas connected to each respective transponder with a reader antenna of a reader by means of a passive resonant circuit connected to a passive antenna that is separate from the transponder antenna; andassociating the passive antenna of the passive resonant circuit with at least one transponder antenna,wherein the passive resonant circuit is tuned in such a way that the resonance frequency resulting from the association corresponds to one of the frequencies of the emission side bands of the transponder to be read, andeach transponder is distinct from the passive resonant circuit such that each transponder and the passive resonant circuit are distinct components where each transponder antenna is not electrically connected to the passive resonant circuit and the passive antenna is not electrically connected to a transponder.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the association of the passive antenna of the passive resonant circuit with at least one transponder antenna is made negligible and the passive resonant circuit is tuned to a resonance frequency corresponding to one of the frequencies ...

CARRIER TAPE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RFID TAG

A method for manufacturing a carrier tape housing electronic components with seal materials includes preparing a tape-shaped main body with housing holes including bottom surfaces along a longitudinal direction, providing chip-shaped electronic components respectively into the housing holes, affixing a tape-shaped seal material having an adhesive layer on one principal surface to the tape-shaped main body such that the adhesive layer covers the housing holes and adheres to the electronic components, and forming cuts in the tape-shaped seal material to separate portions defining and functioning as the seal materials including portions at least partially overlapping with the respective housing holes in a planar view from the other portions. 1. A method for manufacturing a carrier tape housing a plurality of electronic components with seal materials , the method comprising the steps of:preparing a tape-shaped main body including a plurality of housing holes including bottom surfaces and arranged along a longitudinal direction;providing chip-shaped electronic components respectively into the plurality of the housing holes;affixing a tape-shaped seal material including an adhesive layer on one principal surface to the tape-shaped main body such that the adhesive layer covers the housing holes and adheres to the electronic components; andforming cuts in the tape-shaped seal material to separate portions defining and functioning as the seal materials including portions at least partially overlapping with the respective housing holes in a planar view from the other portions.2. The method for manufacturing a carrier tape according to claim 1 , wherein a depth of the housing holes is equal or substantially equal to a thickness of the electronic components or less than the thickness of the electronic components.3. The method for manufacturing a carrier tape according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of separating the portions other than those defining and functioning as ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INSERTS FOR ELECTRONIC PASSPORTS

A method for manufacturing inserts provided with an electronic module supporting a chip and an antenna includes supplying top and bottom substrate sheets for a plurality of inserts, said substrates being provided with cavities for subsequently inserting an electronic module in each cavity; providing an antenna for each insert; providing at least one layer of adhesive; providing stacking and assembling by lamination a bottom substrate sheet, a first layer of adhesive, a plurality of antennas, a second layer of adhesive and a top substrate sheet; cutting the laminated assembly to obtain inserts each provided with an antenna; inserting electronic modules in the cavities after the step of laminating the substrate sheets, antennas and layers of adhesive. The method also includes printing the inner surface of at least one of the substrate sheets with a thickness-compensation layer, outside the substrate area intended for receiving the antenna. 2. The manufacturing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each electronic module is prefixed in a corresponding cavity of the insert using a light pressure that is substantially at least two orders of magnitude less than the laminating pressure during the step of lamination of the support sheets.3. The manufacturing method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fixing pressure of the electronic module during the insertion step is of the order of 10 to 20 kgf/cm2.4. The manufacturing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adhesive deposited between the support sheets and the antennas is an adhesive printed on the support sheets.5. An insert for the manufacture of an electronic passport claim 1 , wherein it is produced according to the manufacturing method as claimed in .6. A booklet claim 5 , notably a booklet for a passport claim 5 , wherein an insert as claimed in is integrated between at least two of its pages. The invention relates to a new method for manufacturing electronic inserts for identification documents, notably for ...

IMPACT RFID TAG

A radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled article includes a housing formed from a first material and having an RF chamber, and an RFID transponder arranged within the chamber, the RFID transponder including an antenna for transmitting and receiving data. The RF chamber is dimensioned to form a pocket around the antenna such that the antenna is separated by inner surfaces of the chamber by a predefined minimum distance. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled article , the article comprising:a housing formed from a first material and having an RF chamber; andan RFID transponder arranged within the chamber, the RFID transponder including an antenna for transmitting and receiving data,wherein the RF chamber is dimensioned to form a pocket around the antenna such that the antenna is separated from each inner surface of the chamber by a predefined minimum distance.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises at least one window arranged relative to the antenna claim 1 , the window having a wall thickness that is less than a wall thickness of other portions of the housing.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the window is configured to provide low attenuation of a signal into and out of the RF chamber.4. The article of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cover arranged over the chamber claim 1 , wherein the cover has a wall thickness that is less than a wall thickness of other portions of the housing.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the RFID transponder is covered by a layer formed of a plastic or other polymeric second material which may the same as or different from the first material.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is dimensioned to cause RF energy to resonate around the antenna.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is formed around all sides of the antenna.8. A radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled article claim 1 , the article comprising:a housing formed from a first material and having an RF ...

SIMULTANEOUS AUTHENTICATION OF A SECURITY ARTICLE AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE SECURITY ARTICLE USER

Authenticating a security article comprises capturing biographic information from the security article, detecting a physical property of a security feature on and/or in the security article, processing the captured biographic information and the detected physical property of the security feature to determine whether the security article is genuine, and printing a mark depending on the determination. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a biometric data capturing device configured to capture biometric data from a security article user claim 1 , wherein the captured biometric data is configured to be compared with the captured biographic information to at least partially determine whether the security article user is an authorized user of the security article.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to perform the processing of the captured biographic information and the detected optical property and the determining of whether the security article is genuine.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the security feature detector comprises at least one of a magnetic detector and a conductivity meter.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a stimulus device configured to activate the optical property of the security feature.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a localization device for identifying the location of the apparatus.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the biographic information capturing device comprises at least one of a camera claim 1 , an optical scanner and an electronic data capturing device.8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the electronic data capturing device comprises a wireless device configured to wirelessly capture the biographic information from an electronic storage device attached to the security article.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a security article receiving device adapted to ...

NON-TRANSFERABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION LABEL OR TAG

A Non-transferable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) assembly for attachment to an article comprises a RFID module; and a antenna module coupled with the RFID module, the antenna module comprising a conductive layer, a substrate, and an adhesive modification layer between the conductive layer and the substrate, the adhesive modification layer configured such that when the assembly is attached to the article and attempt to remove the assembly will cause the substrate to release and leave the conductive layer intact. 1. (canceled)2. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising:a first end that is attachable to an item;a substrate at a second end of the RFID tag, the substrate coated with a release agent;an antenna positioned on the release agent between the substrate and the first end;a layer of adhesive between the antenna and the first end; anda chip coupled to the substrate via the adhesive, positioned between the antenna and first end,wherein the RFID tag is configured to be attached to an item at the first end via the adhesive, and wherein the release agent releases the substrate and leaves the remainder of the RFID tag attached to the item in response to an attempt to remove the non-transferable RFID tag from the item.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the attempt to remove the RFID tag does not adversely affect the performance of the RFID tag.4. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein release of the substrate is an indicator of tampering with the RFID tag.5. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is completely coated with the release agent.6. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is between the antenna and the chip.7. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is between the chip and the first end.8. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the chip is coupled with the antenna via one of conductive coupling claim 1 , inductive coupling claim 1 , and capacitive coupling.9. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag claim 1 , ...

Inductive Antenna Coupling

This invention pertains to the connection between a radio frequency circuit and its antenna. Miniaturization of radio frequency integrated circuits has made attaching these circuits to their antennas increasingly difficult and costly. This invention uses magnetic coupling, as performed in transformers, between circuits and antennas as a practical solution to reduce cost and effort in attaching the two sides as well as to protect the circuit against electrostatic discharge. Furthermore a simple pre-assembly testing methodology is accounted for as an additional benefit of the method. 1. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates comprising:arranging a first substrate supporting a radio frequency circuit and a first substrate inductor in proximity with a second substrate supporting an antenna and a second substrate inductor such that there is a transformer magnetic coupling between the first inductor and the second inductor; andexchanging signals between the radio frequency circuit and the antenna by magnetic transformer coupling between the first substrate inductor and the second substrate inductor.2. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates as recited in wherein the first substrate inductor is one of a plurality of first substrate inductors.3. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates as recited in wherein the radio frequency circuit is one of a plurality of radio frequency circuits.4. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates as recited in further comprising:coupling any of the plurality of first substrate inductors to any of the plurality of radio frequency circuits.5. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates as recited in wherein the coupling is implemented by a switched first substrate inductor.6. A method for radio frequency communication between two substrates as recited in wherein the second substrate inductor is one of a plurality of second ...

JEWELLERY WITH TAG

A piece of jewellery, wherein the jewellery comprises at least one tag or chip programmed with at least a unique identification code, and a tag reader is configured to read the tag or chip when the tag reader and the piece of jewellery touch, or come into close contact and, display a message or content associated with the unique identification code. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of manufacturing a piece of jewellery comprising a passive tag , the method comprising the steps of:selecting a passive tag;arranging a casing to at least partially surround an outer circumference of the passive tag, the casing having a circumferential gap to expose a circumferential portion of the passive tag; andchecking the readability of the passive tag with a reader.23. A method according to claim 22 , further comprising:coating, at least partially, the casing and/or the passive tag in enamel or resin heated to less than 100° C.24. A method according to claim 22 , further comprising:filing and polishing the enamel or resin.25. A method according to claim 22 , further comprising:providing a passive tag indicator in the casing, the passive tag indicator being arranged to indicate a readable position of the passive tag.26. An item of jewellery comprising a passive tag claim 22 , wherein the piece of jewellery comprises:a passive tag;a casing arranged to at least partially surround an outer circumference of the passive tag, the casing having a circumferential gap to expose a circumferential portion of the passive tag.27. An item of jewellery as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the passive tag is a radio frequency identification claim 26 , RFID claim 26 , tag or chip.28. An item of jewellery as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the RFID tag is configured to operate as a near field communication claim 27 , NFC claim 27 , tag or chip.29. An item of jewellery as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the casing is a ring-type casing or a U-shaped casing.30. An item of jewellery as claimed in claim 26 , wherein ...

ANTENNA DEPLOYMENT

The invention concerns deployments of RFID antennas (), used for the tracking of running equipment used in hydrocarbon exploration and production. A diverter housing () is provided with an RFID antenna () disposed proximal an upper end. Accordingly, the antenna will only detect an asset () as it is actually run, whilst being protected by virtue of residing underneath the drill floor but above the substructure. Once a riser has been run and the riser spider () is removed, the antenna remain in place allowing subsequent assets such as drill pipes or tubulars to be tracked. A tension ring is also provided with an RFID antenna disposed thereon, providing similar benefits. An associated asset tracking system and a tracking method are also provided which benefit from the above-mentioned advantages over known asset tracking systems and methods. 1. An asset tracking apparatus comprising a diverter housing and at least one RFID antenna disposed thereon , wherein the at least one RFID antenna is disposed proximal an upper end of the diverter housing.2. An asset tracking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the asset tracking apparatus comprises at least one aperture provided in a wall of the diverter housing claim 1 , and a corresponding RFID antenna located proximal to the aperture for interrogation of RFID tags therethrough.3. An asset tracking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the asset tracking apparatus comprises a plurality of apertures and a corresponding plurality of RFID antennas disposed circumferentially around the diverter housing.4. An asset tracking apparatus according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the diverter housing further comprises at least one RFID antenna support to attach the at least one RFID antenna to the diverter housing.5. An asset tracking apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the RFID antenna support comprises at least one hinged portion to allow movement of the RFID antenna relative to the diverter housing.6. An asset tracking ...

SHELF-MONITORING SYSTEM

A system and method for monitoring shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing storage shelves. 1. A shelf dispenser having an electrically conducting strip attached to a pusher movable along a path from a rear position to a front position , the strip being opaque to radio waves , a set of RFID tags distributed in a line below the path of the pusher whereby the number of RFID tags covered by the strip is dependent on the location of the pusher between said positions.2. A shelf dispenser set forth in claim 1 , wherein the strip is a coiled steel spring that biases the pusher from the rear position to the front position.3. A shelf dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , being identified by an electronically scannable indicia attached to the shelf dispenser.4. A shelf dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said indicial is a bar code readable by a portable scanner capable of reading UPC bar code.5. A shelf system for storing removable items claim 1 , affording electronic data entry of shelved items claim 1 , and maintaining real-time shelf inventory claim 1 ,the system including a shelf and at least one array of unique RFID tags distributed over the shelf and an optically readable bar code associated with and adjacent the at least one tag array;an antenna and reader for interrogating the tags of the at least one tag array;each container associated with a removable item blocking radio wave communication between the antenna and an associated tag while the removable item container is located on the shelf and allowing radio wave communication when moved relative to the shelf to electronically indicate the removable item's removal from the shelf;an electronic controller in communication with the reader including a memory arranged to record the tag array bar code and an identity of tags associated with the tag array bar code and to ...

SAFETY LOCK

A safety lock () comprising a transponder () and a shackle (). The transponder () comprises an inlay () including an IC () and antenna coupling elements (). The inlay () is arranged in a base member (). The safety lock () further comprises a housing (), wherein the base member () comprises a reduction zone () the mechanical strength of which is reduced compared to portions of the base member () next to said reduction zone (). The reduction zone () is arranged under the IC () and/or the antenna coupling elements () of the inlay (). The force striving the shackle () from the locked state to the open state is arranged to being transmitted to the reduction zone (). 124-. (canceled)25. A safety lock comprising a transponder and a shackle , the shackle being movable from an open state to a locked state , said transponder comprising 'an IC and antenna coupling elements arranged to couple the IC with an antenna,', 'an inlay including'}the inlay arranged in or on a base member, the safety lock further comprisinga housing arranged to envelope the base member, whereinthe base member comprises a reduction zone the mechanical strength of which is reduced compared to portions of the base member next to said reduction zone,the reduction zone being arranged under the IC and/or the antenna coupling elements of the inlay,the base member further connected to a first arresting means by an essentially inextensible connection, and whereinsaid shackle comprises a second arresting means, whereinin the locked state of the shackle, the first arresting means are arranged to intermesh with the second arresting means such that force striving the shackle from the locked state to the open state is arranged to being transmitted to the reduction zone and to the RFID inlay, and if the safety lock is opened by force, the base member is exposed to force exceeding the mechanical strength of the reduction zone, leading to damaging of the RFID inlay.26. The safety lock as claimed in claim 25 , wherein ...

FIBER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure provides embodiments of fiber optic cable connectors, sleeves for fiber optic cable connectors, fiber optic cable adapters and fiber optic connector assemblies that incorporate intelligent systems that can identify presence and exchange information. 1. A fiber optic cable connector assembly comprising:a fiber optic cable connector having a connector housing and a ferrule extending from the connector housing;a sleeve having a sleeve body with a central sleeve opening, a media interface housing extending from the sleeve body and at least one electrical storage media within the media interface housing, the sleeve being configured to fit over the connector housing; and an adapter body having a central adapter opening configured to receive at least the ferrule;', 'a presence detecting switch configured to actuate when the ferrule is inserted into the central adapter opening; and', 'a storage media interface that is capable of reading from and writing to the at least one electrical storage media., 'a fiber optic cable adapter having an adapter housing comprising2. The fiber optic cable connector assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an RFID tag secured to the sleeve body.3. The fiber optic cable connector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic cable connector comprises a multi-fiber cable connector and the fiber optic cable adapter comprises a multi-fiber cable adapter.4. The fiber optic cable connector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic cable connector comprises a single fiber cable connector and the fiber optic cable adapter comprises a single fiber cable adapter.5. The fiber optic cable connector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrical storage media comprises an EEPROM.6. A fiber optic cable connector assembly comprising:a fiber optic cable connector having a connector housing and a ferrule extending from the connector housing; a sleeve body with a central sleeve ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS WITH RFID MEMS SENSORS

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag can include a die attached to an inductive-capacitive (LC) circuit including a capacitive element coupled to an inductive element. The LC circuit can have a resonant frequency that varies according to properties of fluid proximate the RFID tag. The RFID tag can further include a coating material disposed around the die to form an outer surface of the RFID tag. The coating material may have a thickness over a portion of the LC circuit, to permit a conductivity property of a fluid proximate the outer surface to affect the resonant frequency of the LC circuit such that the resonant frequency shifts to a second resonant frequency. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , comprising:a first die attached to a first inductive-capacitive (LC) circuit including a first capacitive element coupled to a first inductive element, the first LC circuit having a first resonant frequency; anda first coating material disposed around the first die to form a first outer surface of the RFID tag, the first coating material having a first thickness over a portion of the first LC circuit, the first coating configured to permit a conductivity property of a fluid proximate the first outer surface to affect the first resonant frequency of the first LC circuit such that the first resonant frequency shifts to a second resonant frequency.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , further comprising:a second LC circuit including a second capacitive element coupled to a second inductive element, wherein the first coating material has a second thickness over a portion of the second LC circuit, the second thickness being different from the first thickness, the second thickness being such that the conductivity property of the fluid proximate the first outer surface does not affect a resonant frequency of the second LC circuit.3. The RFID tag of claim 2 , wherein the second LC circuit is formed on a second ...

RFID VIAL TRACKING WITH RFID INLAY

A RFID label for use on a lid of a container, and a method of using the RFID label. The RFID label comprises a substrate component, a RFID antenna formed on the substrate component, and a RFID chip for storing data coupled to the RFID antenna. The RFID label is positioned or configured on the lid so as to limit or avoid any interference between the RFID antenna and the RFID chip by any metal component of the container. The RFID label is particularly useful for containers that have small lids or metal components, such as vials, where conventional RFID usage is limited. 1. A RFID label for use with a container having a lid , the RFID label comprising:a substrate component;a RFID antenna formed on the substrate component; anda RFID chip coupled to the RFID antenna; andwherein the RFID label is attached to an external surface of the lid.2. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna comprises a conductor sheet and a slot formed into the conductor sheet.3. The RFID label of claim 2 , wherein the slot comprises a closed end and an open end.4. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna is a slotted-loop antenna.5. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna generates a top-side field.6. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the container is a vial.7. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the container is used to store medication claim 1 , biological samples claim 1 , liquids claim 1 , or powders.8. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID chip is in electrical communication with the conductor sheet.9. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID chip functions as a digital memory.10. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID chip is encoded with information relating to a content of the container.11. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna is located spaced apart from any metal component of the container.12. The RFID label of claim 1 , wherein the RFID antenna generates a read range of greater than one inch.13. The RFID label of ...

CONTROLLING METHOD OF A MEMORY CARD

According to one embodiment, a memory system includes a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device, controller, memory, wireless communication function section, and extension register. The controller controls the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device. The memory is serving as a work area of the controller. The wireless communication module has a wireless communication function. The extension register is provided in the memory. The controller processes a first command to read data from the extension register, and a second command to write data to the extension register. The extension register records, an information specifying the type of the wireless communication function in a specific page, and an address information indicating a region on the extension register to which the wireless communication function is assigned. 1. (canceled)2. A controlling method of a memory card ,the memory card comprising: a nonvolatile semiconductor memory; a controller configured to control the nonvolatile semiconductor memory; a memory serving as a work area of the controller; a wireless communication module having a wireless communication function; and an extension register to be provided in the memory and including a plurality of pages, wherein each of the plurality of pages has a data length defining the wireless communication function, processing a first command to read data from the extension register, and a second command to write data to the extension register; and', 'recording an information specifying the type of the wireless communication function in a specific page, and an address information indicating a region on the extension register to which the wireless communication function is assigned;, 'the method comprising a first register which indicates the wireless communication function to support;', 'a second register for writing a third command to perform a wireless communication;', 'a third register for reading a processing state of the third command; and', 'a fourth ...

Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler

An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ min to λ max . The decoupler has a first conductor layer in contact with a dielectric layer which comprises at least one area of absence and the thickness of the decoupler is less than λ min /4n, where n is the refractive index of the dielectric. The dielectric layer may be sandwiched between two conductor layers, one of which has the structure described above. The invention is also directed to methods of using and various articles comprising such a decoupler.

TRANSPONDER FOR OBJECT IDENTIFICATION AND METHOD FOR ITS FABRICATION

The present disclosure relates to a transponder for object identification comprising at least one semiconductor component () for storing information and at least one antenna () for communicating the information with an external unit, the antenna () being formed by a conductor on a circuit board () and the semiconductor component () being mounted on the circuit board (), the circuit board () being included in a housing (), and it relates to a fabrication method of a generic kind. In order to improve the resistance of the transponder against harmful external influences, such as high temperatures, and to prolong its life cycle, the invention suggests that the semiconductor component () is included in an enclosure () that is hermetically sealed and fixed on a surface () of the circuit board. 1. A transponder for object identification comprising at least one semiconductor component for storing information and at least one antenna for communicating the information with an external unit , the antenna being formed by a conductor on a circuit board and the semiconductor component being mounted on the circuit board , the circuit board being included in a housing , wherein the semiconductor component is included in an enclosure that is hermetically sealed and fixed on a surface of the circuit board.2. The transponder according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is under vacuum or filled with an inert gas and the enclosure is hermetically sealed to maintain an inert atmosphere.3. The transponder according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a support section with a side on which the semiconductor component is fixed and with an opposed side fixed to the circuit board claim 1 , the support section consisting of a material that matches the temperature coefficient of the circuit board by less than 50 ppm/° C. claim 1 , more preferred by less than 10 ppm/° C.4. The transponder according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure substantially consists of one or more inorganic ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PHARMACEUTICAL USAGE

A pharmaceutical management system utilizing RFID implemented technology to monitor administration of pharmaceuticals and location of containers, the system designed for use with at least one container having an RFID tag associated with the respective container, the system including a monitoring apparatus having at least one position for placement of the container, a holder, a visual indicator associated with the holder, a reader associated with the holder and capable of wireless communication with the RFID tag on the container, and a remote management system that communicates with the reader in the monitoring apparatus and with authorized users to provide access to one or more of patient identification, pharmaceutical identification, dosage time, presence of the container on the holder, location of the container on the holder, and identification of authorized users who can access the information. 1. A pharmaceutical use monitoring system for use with at least one container containing a pharmaceutical and with an RFID tag associated with the respective at least one container , the system comprising:a monitoring apparatus having a holder with a top surface, at least one position for placement of the container on the top surface, an indicator located at the at least one position, and a reader located on or in the holder and capable of wireless communication with the RFID tag on the at least one container; anda remote management system having a communication device capable of communicating electronically with the reader in the monitoring apparatus and of communicating with authorized users, the remote management system configured to receive and store information pertaining to the pharmaceutical in each of the at least one containers, the information including presence of the at least one container on the holder, and at least one from among a patient identification, pharmaceutical identification, pharmaceutical dosage time, location of the at least one container on the ...

MERCHANDISE TAGS INCORPORATING A DURABLE ANTENNA

Systems and methods are provided for labeling a piece of merchandise with a wireless communication device. In addition to a wireless communication device, the merchandise tag includes an associated label made of a washable fabric material. The wireless communication device is incorporated into the label and includes an RFID chip and a slot-loop hybrid antenna, with the antenna including a conductor sheet that defines a slot. The label is secured to a piece of merchandise at a sew line, with the sew line dividing the label into an upper portion and a lower portion. The RFID chip and the slot of the antenna, along with a relatively high conductance piece or portion of the conductor sheet, are positioned within the upper portion of the label, while a relatively low conductance piece or portion of the conductor sheet is positioned within the lower portion of the label. 1. A wireless communication device sized and configured for incorporation into a merchandise tag , comprising:an RFID chip; anda slot-loop hybrid antenna electrically coupled to the RFID chip and including a conductor sheet defining a slot, wherein the conductor sheet includes a relatively high conductance portion an a relatively low conductance portion, with the RFID chip being electrically coupled to and the slot being defined in the portion having the greater conductance.2. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the relatively high and relatively low conductance portions of the conductor sheet are separate pieces.3. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the conductor sheet having a relatively low conductance is formed of a conductive fabric.4. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the conductor sheet having a relatively low conductance is a combination of a non-conductive material and a conductive material claim 1 , the non-conductive material being at least partially coated claim 1 , impregnated or treated with the ...

Digital Learning Smart Identification Card Structure

A smart identification card structure includes an identification card having a first face provided with an IPS (indoor presence system) and a second face provided with an IRS (interactive response system). Thus, the IPS and the IRS are integrated to construct the identification card, thereby enhancing the convenience and versatility of the smart identification card structure. 1: A smart identification card structure comprising:an identification card including an IPS (indoor presence system) and an IRS (interactive response system);wherein:the identification card is provided with a GPIO input module, a GPIO output module, and a communication module;the IPS is provided at a first face of the identification card;the IRS is provided at a second face of the identification card;the IPS is connected to a gateway which is connected to a server which is connected to a cloud which is connected to a LAN (local area network) computer and a smart mobile device;the communication module of the identification card is selectively connected to a wireless network receiver of the gateway;the IRS is connected to a USB dongle which is connected to a PC (personal computer) which is connected to the cloud;the communication module of the identification card is selectively connected to the USB dongle; andthe IRS is provided with a plurality of buttons which are connected to a software of the IRS.2: The smart identification card structure of claim 1 , wherein the communication module of the identification card is detected automatically to the cloud by a bluetooth or RF or RFID (radio frequency identification) or NFC (near field communication).3: The smart identification card structure of claim 1 , wherein the first face of the identification card is provided with a SIC (student identity card) which contains a basic information of a student claim 1 , including a photograph claim 1 , name claim 1 , class and ID (identification) number.4: The smart identification card structure of claim 1 , ...

SMARTCARD WITH DISPLAY AND ENERGY HARVESTING

According to the invention, generally, a wireless connection may be established between two electronic modules (M1, M2) disposed in module openings (MO-1, MO-2) of a smartcard so that the two modules may communicate (signals, data) with each other. The connection may be implemented by a booster antenna (BA) having two coupler coils (CC-1, CC-2) disposed close to the two modules, and connected with one another. The booster antenna may also harvest energy from an external device such as a card reader, POS terminal, or a smartphone. A coupling antenna (CPA) may have only the two coupler coils connected with one another, without the peripheral card antenna (CA) component of a conventional booster antenna. A module may be disposed in only one of the two module openings. 1. Smartcard comprising:a card body (CB);{'b': '1', 'a first module (M) disposed in the card body;'}{'b': '2', 'a second module (M) disposed in the card body and which is physically separate from the first module; and'}a booster antenna (BA) disposed in the card body;wherein there is no hardwire connection between the first and second modules.2. Smartcard claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:the first module comprises a chip module (CM); andthe second module comprises a display module (DM).3. Smartcard claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein:the chip module (CM) is a dual-interface module having contact pads (CP).4. Smartcard claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:there is a wireless connection between the first and second modules.5. Smartcard claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'the booster antenna comprises first and second coupler coils (CC-, CC-) associated with the two modules (M, M); and'}the first and second coupler coils are connected with one another.6. Smartcard claim 5 , according to claim 5 , wherein:{'b': '1', 'the chip module (CM) comprises a first module antenna (MA-);'}{'b': '2', 'the display module (DM) comprises a second module antenna (MA-);'}{'b': '1 ...

MOBILE DISPENSING CART INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A mobile dispensing cart having a plurality of locked drawers has medical articles stored therein for particular patients. The storage drawers have sizes wherein the resonant frequency of the sizes does not match the frequency of operation of the RFID system of the cart. Enclosures are used in the storage areas that provide robust RFID fields for exciting and reading RFID tags. A health care practitioner for a particular patient obtains access and opens a drawer. An RFID tracking system takes an inventory of the cart after the drawer is later closed to determine if any medical article was taken, and if so which one. The identified taken article is compared to a data base of medical articles stored in the cart for the patient and if the taken article does not match the patient data base, an alarm is provided. 1. A management system for managing inventory in a medical cart , the inventory comprising medical articles for dispensing to a particular patient , each of the medical articles being identified by a wireless data carrier which is responsive to electromagnetic energy (EM) of a frequency f1 in response to which the wireless data carrier provides identification data , the management system comprising:a metallic enclosure having an internal reading area, the metallic enclosure located within the medical cart and having electrically conductive walls that completely surround the internal reading area, the enclosure having a natural frequency of resonance f2 which is different from the frequency f1 to which the data carriers are responsive, the data carriers not being operationally responsive to frequency f2;a probe disposed at an electrically-conductive wall of the metallic enclosure and configured to inject EM of a frequency f1 into the metallic enclosure, wherein the position of the probe in relation to electrically-conductive walls of the metallic enclosure is selected so that reflected EM of frequency f1 within the metallic enclosure is in phase at the probe ...

MODULAR RFID DEVICE

A modular RFID device includes a modular circuit pad, a modular transmission pad, and a device connection layer. The modular circuit pad includes a processing circuit to process data, the processing circuit having circuit electrical contacts. The modular transmission pad includes a transmission circuit to wirelessly transmit the data, the transmission circuit having transmission electrical contacts connected to the circuit electric contacts and over which the data is received from the modular circuit pad. The device connecting layer is between the modular circuit pad and the modular transmission pad and is separate from the transmission and circuit electrical contacts to attach the modular circuit pad with the modular transmission pad. 1. A modular RFID device comprising:a modular circuit pad comprising a processing circuit to process data, the processing circuit comprising a plurality of circuit electrical contacts;a modular transmission pad comprising a transmission circuit to wirelessly transmit the data, the transmission circuit comprising a plurality of transmission electrical contacts connected to the circuit electric contacts and over which the data is received from the modular circuit pad; anda device connecting layer between the modular circuit pad and the modular transmission pad and separate from the transmission and circuit electrical contacts to attach the modular circuit pad with the modular transmission pad.2. The modular RFID device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a switching module coupled to the processing circuit and the transmission circuit to regulate relay of data between the modular circuit pad and the modular transmission pad.3. The modular RFID device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is at least one of a sensing circuit to collect data claim 1 , and a data processing circuit to store data.4. The modular RFID device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the modular transmission pad is to couple to a plurality of ...

WEARABLE RFID DEVICE

The wearable RFID device comprises a wearable arrangement, such as a wristband, an RFID buckle containing an RFID circuit and fitting onto the wristband, and a cover or cap for the RFID buckle. The RFID buckle comprises at least one side wall and a bottom wall, a cavity located inside the buckle. The buckle comprises a band retainer slot adjacent to the bottom wall, the band retainer slot receiving a portion of the wristband, the RFID buckle being removably located on the wristband. The RFID circuit is located in the buckle cavity. The removable cover is located on the RFID buckle, the cover closing the cavity. The wearable arrangement bands, buckles and covers are interchangeable with one another. 1. A wearable RFID device , comprising:a) a wearable arrangement;b) an RFID buckle having at least one side wall and a bottom wall, a cavity located inside the buckle, the RFID buckle having a band retainer slot adjacent to the bottom wall, the band retainer slot receiving a portion of the wristband, the RFID buckle being removably located on the wristband;c) an RFID circuit located in the buckle cavity;d) a removable cover located on the RFID buckle, the cover closing the cavity.2. The wearable RFID apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a first lip that engages a second lip on the buckle to secure the cover to the buckle.3. The wearable RFID apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cover snap fits onto the buckle.4. The wearable RFID apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wearable arrangement comprises a wristband.5. The wearable RFID apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wearable arrangement comprises a key fob.6. The wearable RFID apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wearable arrangement comprises a lanyard.7. A wearable RFID device assembly claim 1 , comprising:a) plural wristbands;b) plural buckles, each buckle having at least one side wall and a bottom wall, a cavity located inside the buckle, each buckle having and RFID circuit located in the cavity, each buckle having a ...

CHIP CARD AND CHIP CARD SLEEVE

According to one embodiment, a chip card is provided, having a first contact area and a second contact area, a measuring circuit that is configured to measure an impedance between the first contact area and the second contact area and a control circuit that is configured to take the measured impedance as a basis for configuring a function of the chip card. 1. A chip card , comprising:a first contact area and a second contact area;a measuring circuit that is configured to measure an impedance between the first contact area and the second contact area; anda control circuit that is configured to take the measured impedance as a basis for configuring a function of the chip card.2. The chip card of claim 1 ,wherein the control circuit is set up to configure the function of the chip card on the basis of whether the measured impedance is above a prescribed threshold value.3. The chip card of claim 2 ,wherein the measurement of the impedance is the comparison with the prescribed threshold value.4. The chip card of claim 1 ,wherein the impedance is the nonreactive resistance between the first contact area and the second contact area, the capacitive resistance between the first contact area and the second contact area, the inductive resistance between the first contact area and the second contact area or a combination thereof.5. The chip card of claim 1 ,wherein the impedance is the nonreactive resistance between the first contact area and the second contact area, and the control circuit is set up to configure the function of the chip card on the basis of whether the first contact area and the second contact area are electrically conductively connected to one another.6. The chip card of claim 1 ,wherein the impedance is the nonreactive resistance between the first contact area and the second contact area, and the control circuit is set up to configure the function of the chip card on the basis of whether the first contact area and the second contact area are electrically ...

RFID DEVICE HAVING LOW-LOSS BARIUM-BASED CERAMIC OXIDE

An RFID chip is embedded in a device having a body that includes a low-dielectric loss material including at least one of barium stannate, barium cerate, barium tungstate and barium molybdate. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:providing a precursor mixture including a barium-based substance;heating the precursor mixture to form a low-dielectric loss barium-based ceramic oxide;providing a body material including the low-dielectric loss barium-based ceramic oxide; andembedding a radio frequency identification (RFID) device in the body material.3. The method of wherein providing a body material further includes mixing with the ceramic oxide a low-dielectric constant modifier including at least one of a magnesium aluminum silicate claim 2 , a magnesium silicate claim 2 , a zinc silicate claim 2 , silica claim 2 , and talc.4. The method of wherein providing a body material further includes sintering the mixture of ceramic oxide and low-dielectric constant modifier to produce ceramic oxide granules having a diameter in the range of about 20 micrometers to 100 micrometers.5. The method of wherein providing a body material further includes claim 4 , prior to sintering the mixture of ceramic oxide and low-dielectric constant modifier claim 4 , adding a sintering aid including at least one of copper oxide claim 4 , lithium niobate claim 4 , boron oxide claim 4 , barium borate claim 4 , barium tetraborate claim 4 , barium tungstate claim 4 , potassium niobate claim 4 , tungsten oxide claim 4 , barium molybdate claim 4 , molybdenum oxide claim 4 , potassium tantalite claim 4 , potassium oxide claim 4 , sodium niobate claim 4 , sodium oxide claim 4 , lithium tantalite claim 4 , lithium oxide claim 4 , manganese oxide claim 4 , zinc oxide claim 4 , calcium zirconate claim 4 , and strontium zirconate.6. The method of wherein providing a body material further includes claim 4 , prior to sintering the mixture of ceramic oxide and low-dielectric constant modifier claim 4 , adding a ...

Contactless smart card comprising an antenna optimized to allow embossing of characters

The invention relates to an antenna for a contactless smart card, arranged on an insert intended to be integrated in said smart card having a certain relative vertical or horizontal positioning tolerance T between the insert and the body of the card, said smart card being provided with an embossing area comprising lines of characters embossed in relief, at least one antenna coil being situated opposite the embossing area, wherein said coil comprises at least one pair of paths situated in the embossing area and connected in parallel, said paths being configured in such a way that at least one of same remains at least partially situated outside of the embossed character area whatever the relative position of the insert and the antenna of same allowed by the tolerance T.

METHODS, DEVICES, KITS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODULATING ACTIVATION OF SELF-ALARMING TAGS

Modulating the activation of an anti-theft self-alarming tag linked to an article is provided by a input/output interface In communication with the self-alarming tag for transmitting a deactivation signal to the self-alarming tag for deactivation thereof upon the request of a user. A processor is in communication the input/output interface for control thereof. The processor is in communication with a database comprising information on whether the article has been purchased or not for receiving purchase information therefrom. The processor is configured to allow the input/output interface to transmit the deactivation signal to the self-alarming tag if the article linked therewith has been purchased and to prevent the input/output interface from transmitting the deactivation signal to the self-alarming tag if the article linked therewith has not been purchased. 1. A system for modulating the activation of a plurality of anti-theft self-alarming tags linked to respective articles , the system comprising:at least one database comprising information on whether a given one or more of the plurality of articles has been purchased or not;at least one input/output interface in communication with at least one of the plurality of self-alarming tags for transmitting a deactivation signal to the given one given self-alarming tag for deactivation thereof upon the request of a user;at least one processor in communication with the database for receiving purchase information therefrom and with the input/output interface for control threreof,wherein the processor is configured to allow the input/output interface to transmit the deactivation signal to the given self-alarming tag if the article linked therewith has been purchased and to prevent the input/output interface from transmitting the deactivation signal to the given one self-alarming tag if the article linked therewith has not been purchased.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor comprises a set ...

MEMS Sensor Enabled RFID System and Method for Operating the Same

A method for providing environmental monitoring of an item with an electronic system includes the steps of operating the electronic system in a deep-sleep mode at a minimal level of power consumption by disabling operation of nonessential portions of the electronic system; activating the electronic system at a monitoring rate to sense an environmental parameter to which the item is subjected; sensing a value of the environmental parameter to which the item is subjected; comparing the sensed environmental parameter with the value of the environmental parameter just previously sensed to derive a rate of change of the environmental parameter; adjusting the monitoring rate to track the rate of change of the environmental parameter; storing the value of the sensed environmental parameter; and returning the electronic system to the deep-sleep mode.

Radio frequency identification integrated circuit for reducing pin counts and rfid providing method thereof

A radio frequency identification integrated circuit for reducing pin counts and an RFID providing method thereof are provided in the present invention. The radio frequency identification integrated circuit includes a first IO pin, a second IO pin and a third IO pin. The method includes determining whether the coil is coupled to the first IO pin, the second IO pin and the third IO pin when the RFID IC is enabled; and determining the identification according to the voltage status of the non-coupled pin and the pins coupled to the coil.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RETROFITTING AN OBJECT WITH AN RFID TRANSPONDER

In one embodiment, an assembly includes: a body having a generally cylindrical shape encompassing an internal cavity extending from a first end of the body towards a second end of the body; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder positioned within the internal cavity. The assembly may be inserted into an opening made in an object in order to affix the RFID transponder to the object.

SMART CARD SYSTEMS COMPRISING A CARD AND A CARRIER

A system and method for facilitating wireless transactions using a smart card, the system comprising a smart card configured to be coupled to a smart card carrier, the smart card comprising: one or more processors; a biometric sensor configured to capture a biometric image of a user requesting a new transaction involving the smart card; a memory for storing biometric data of an authorized user of the smart card; and a carrier interface configured to be coupled to a card interface of a smart card carrier, the smart card carrier comprising a housing having an opening configured to accept the smart card and a wireless transceiver configured to engage in a wireless communication with a wireless transaction terminal when the smart card is coupled to the smart card carrier. 1. A smart card configured to be coupled to a smart card carrier , the smart card comprising:one or more processors;a biometric sensor configured to capture a biometric image of a user requesting a new transaction involving the smart card;a memory for storing biometric data of an authorized user of the smart card; anda carrier interface configured to be coupled to a card interface of a smart card carrier, the smart card carrier comprising a housing having an opening configured to accept the smart card and a wireless transceiver configured to engage in a wireless communication with a wireless transaction terminal when the smart card is coupled to the smart card carrier.2. The smart card of claim 1 , wherein the carrier interface is further configured to receive power from a power source on the smart card carrier.3. The smart card of claim 1 , wherein the biometric sensor is a fingerprint sensor.4. The smart card of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transaction terminal is a mobile device.5. The smart card of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transaction terminal is a contactless smart card reader.6. The smart card of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transceiver is configured to communicate with the wireless ...

LOCALIZING A VEHICLE'S CHARGING OR FUELING PORT - METHODS AND APPARATUSES

Automated methods and apparatuses for charging or fueling a vehicle, include, in embodiments, the CA/AD system of a vehicle, having a charging or fueling port, being provided with an apparatus having a plurality of tags and a controller. The plurality of tags are respectively installed at a plurality of positions on a top face of a roof of the vehicle. The controller is provided to the CA/AD system. The controller is configured to cause information about the charging or fueling port to be transmitted (e.g., via LED tags) to the charging or fueling system of the charging or fueling station. The charging or fueling system, provided with a charging connector or fueling nozzle, and an imaging device, uses at least the information about the charging or fueling port and the plurality of positions of the plurality tags to determine a location of the charging or fueling port of the vehicle, to charge or fuel the vehicle. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a plurality of tags respectively disposed at a plurality of positions on a top face of a roof of a vehicle having a charging or fueling port; anda controller disposed in the vehicle to cause transmission of a profile of the vehicle to a charging or fueling system of a charging or fueling station, including information about the charging or fueling port;wherein the charging or fueling system uses at least the information in the profile about the charging or fueling port and the plurality of positions of the plurality tags to determine a location of the charging or fueling port of the vehicle, to charge or fuel the vehicle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tags comprise optical tags.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of optical tags are light emitting diode (LED) tags.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller uses the optical tags to transmit the profile of the vehicle claim 2 , including the information about the charging or fueling port to the charging or fueling system of the ...

TAG ASSEMBLY METHODS

Embodiments are directed to assembling an RFID tag through wire bonding techniques. In some examples, the RFID tag may be assembled by wire bonding of an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to an antenna through a hole in a substrate. In other examples, methods for assembling RFID tags from a singulated IC or diced ICs still on a dicing frame may be disclosed. The disclosed methods may use a single metal layer for producing RFID tags with multi-turn loop antenna. 1. A method for assembling a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag , the method comprising:wire-bonding a first connection pad of an RFID die on a substrate to a wire at a first bonding location;wire-bonding a second connection pad of the RFID die to the wire at a second bonding location; andcutting the wire between the first bonding location and the second bonding location such that a first wire segment and a second wire segment severed by the cutting form segments of an antenna for the RFID tag.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:bending the wire into a predefined shape by guiding the wire through a mold.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:moving the substrate prior to the cutting to pull the RFID tag that comprises the RFID die and the antenna from a diced wafer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wire is aluminum.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wire is in form of a ribbon.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the first wire segment and the second wire segment to a predefined shape.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the predefined shape is a meandering line.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is dipole antenna.9. A method for assembling radio frequency identification (RFID) tags from RFID dice on a wafer dicing frame and a roll of wire claim 1 , the method comprising:wire-bonding a first connection pad of a RFID die to a wire or ribbon at a first bonding location;wire-bonding a second connection pad of the RFID die to the wire or ribbon at a second ...

CONTACTLESS CARD WITH TRANSMISSION BLOCKING ELEMENT

Approaches herein provide protection for an identification chip of a contactless device using a transmission blocking element. In some approaches, a contactless card may include a body having first and second main sides. An identification chip may be coupled to the first main side, and the transmission blocking element may be slidably coupled to the body. The identification chip is covered by the transmission blocking element in a first position, and uncovered by the transmission blocking element when the transmission blocking element is in a second position. The transmission blocking element may include a first section extending along the first main side of the body, and a second section extending parallel to the first section. The transmission blocking element may further include a tab coupling together the first and second sections, wherein the tab is positioned within an internal slot embedded within the body. 1. A contactless card comprising:a body having a first main side and a second main side;an identification chip coupled to the first main side of the body; and a first section extending along the first main side of the body; and', 'a second section extending parallel to the first section, the second section coupled to the first section by a tab., 'a transmission blocking element slidably coupled to the body, wherein the identification chip is covered by the transmission blocking element in a first position, wherein the identification chip is uncovered when the transmission blocking element is in a second position, and wherein the transmission blocking element comprises2. (canceled)3. The contactless card of claim 1 , wherein the tab is positioned within an internal slot of the body.4. The contactless card of claim 3 , further comprising a first set of slots in the first main side of the body claim 3 , wherein the transmission blocking element extends through the first set of slots.5. The contactless card of claim 4 , wherein the first section of the ...

RFID TAG

An apparatus for temporarily attaching an RFID device to a mobile object, includes an RFID tag comprising an enclosure, attachment mechanism, handles, and an RFID device. The handles may be rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The attachment mechanism may comprise magnets, which are used to attach the RFID tag to a metal support surface. 1. An RFID tag , comprising:an enclosure defining and confining a void for receiving an RFID device;said enclosure comprising an attachment mechanism with which said RFID tag is detachably secured to a support; andat least one handle affixed to said enclosure and operable to selectively expose an opening with which said handle may be grasped for removal of said enclosure from said support;wherein there are two handles affixed to the enclosure; andwherein the handles are operable to selectively expose an opening with which said handle may be grasped for removal of said enclosure from said support by a rotating motion of the handles.2. (canceled)3. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , wherein the handles comprise u-shaped members.4. (canceled)5. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a channel claim 1 , andwherein a handle is operable to selectively be located within said channel and not expose the opening.6. The RFID tag according to claim 5 , wherein the handle is flush with the enclosure when the handle is located within the channel.7. The RFID tag according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a detentand wherein a handle is operable to selectively engage with said detent and be in a stowed position so that a threshold holding force must be exceeded for the handle to disengage with said detent and be able to rotate from said stowed position to a deployed position.8. The RFID tag according to claim 7 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises at least one magnet.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises at least one magnet located ...

RFID TAG

An RFID tag including an inlay having a sheet-like shape and including an antenna and an IC chip electrically connected to the antenna, an outer covering member that covers the inlay, the outer covering member having a planar shape and including a main surface and a rear surface, and a frame part arranged on at least one of the main surface and the rear surface. The frame part is erected in a thickness direction of the outer covering member. The frame part surrounds the IC chip in a plan view. 1. An RFID tag comprising:an inlay having a sheet-like shape and including an antenna and an IC chip electrically connected to the antenna;an outer covering member that covers the inlay, the outer covering member having a planar shape and including a main surface and a rear surface; anda frame part arranged on at least one of the main surface and the rear surface,wherein the frame part is erected in a thickness direction of the outer covering member, wherein the frame part surrounds the IC chip in a plan view.2. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of a slit or a groove is formed in the frame part.3. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the groove is formed in the frame part to form an angle relative to the thickness direction of the outer covering member.4. THE RDID tag as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the groove has a width that is twice or more of a depth of the groove.5. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 2 , where the groove is formed in an inner or outer surface of the frame part in the plan view.6. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the groove is formed along the main surface or rear surface of the outer covering member.7. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the groove is formed in a lower position or a middle position of the frame part relative to a height direction of the frame part.8. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the groove is formed in a center of the middle position of the frame part relative to the ...

Passive rfid transponder with powered element

A passive RFID transponder circuit comprises a transducer antenna, a power conditioning unit and an RFID signal module coupled to the transducer antenna and an additional powered element coupled to the transducer antenna in parallel with the power conditioning unit and RFID signal module. The powered element is powered by electrical current from the transducer antenna that bypasses the power conditioning unit and RFID signal module.

DURABLE RFID PRINTED FABRIC LABELS

Durable fabric RFID labels are provided for mounting on garments, fabrics and other fabric-containing items, the mounting and durability being before, during or after manufacturing and processing of the items. These labels are robust enough to withstand processing during manufacturing, while being capable of remaining on the item during inventory handling, merchandising and consumer use, including washing and drying. The durable labels include an RFID inlay, a face sheet overlying a first face of the RFID inlay, and a functional adhesive, such as a hot-melt adhesive, overlying a second face of the RFID inlay. The face sheet can be of printable material or have indicia or be a printed face sheet. The functional adhesive can be of a moisture-resistive type. The RFID inlay can be encased within a pocket of polymeric material. A polymeric sheet reinforcement layer can be adhered to and cover all or a portion of the RFID inlay. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. The combination in accordance iwth claim 17 , further including a polymeric sheet reinforcement layer positioned within the pocket.16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. A combination of a durable label secured to a fabric item claim 17 , comprising: a radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay having a first face and a second face;', 'a thermoplastic polyurethane polymeric sheet reinforcement layer adhered to and covering the first face of the RFID inlay or a portion of the RFID inlay;', 'a face sheet overlying the polymeric reinforcement layer; and', 'a functional adhesive overlying the second face of the RFID inlay; and, 'a label comprising'}the fabric item durably secured to the label via the functional adhesive.20. A combination of a durable label secured to a fabric item claim 17 , comprising: a radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay having ...

RF TAG

An RF tag that includes an inlay (made of an IC chip and an antenna) and a housing that houses the inlay therein. Furthermore, the housing comprises a top cover that covers at least an upper surface side of the inlay, the top cover is made of a predetermined metal material, the top cover includes a cutaway that opens in the upper surface side of the inlay, and the top cover is electrically connected to the inlay to function as an auxiliary antenna of the inlay. 1. An RF tag comprising:an inlay comprising an IC chip and an antenna; anda housing that houses the inlay therein, whereinthe housing comprises a top cover that covers at least an upper surface side of the inlay,the top cover is made of a predetermined metal material,the top cover comprises a cutaway that opens in the upper surface side of the inlay, andthe top cover is electrically connected to the inlay to function as an auxiliary antenna of the inlay.2. The RF tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe antenna of the inlay forms a loop circuit adjacent to the IC chip, andthe cutaway opens on an upper surface side of the loop circuit of the inlay.3. The RF tag according to claim 1 , further comprising a protective member that covers the upper surface or a bottom surface of the inlay.4. The RF tag according to claim 3 , wherein the protective member comprises a convex portion that engages with the cutaway when the protective member covers the upper surface of the inlay.5. The RF tag according to claim 1 , further comprising an insulator that insulates the housing from a metal attachment target claim 1 , when the housing is attached to the attachment target. One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to an RF tag which is attached to each of arbitrary articles and objects, e.g., electric meters and freight containers, and more particularly, to an RF tag further having an auxiliary antenna laminated on an inlay including an IC chip and an antenna.In general, for each of arbitrary articles and objects, ...

Remotely Readable Input Forms

A system for obtaining electronic data from a plurality of forms includes a plurality of electronic sensors, a plurality of wireless interface circuits, and at least one reader configured to communicate with the wireless interface circuits to obtain the electronic data from the plurality of forms. At least one electronic sensor may be coupled to each form, and each electronic sensor may be configured to sense at least a first state and a second state based on manipulation of the form to which the electronic sensor is coupled. At least one of the wireless interface circuits may be coupled to each form and to the at least one electronic sensor coupled to the form. For each form the electronic data may include at least one state of the at least one electronic sensor coupled to the form.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF SUBSTITUTE CURRENCY FOR GAMING

A detection system including a control device detecting fraud performed in a game table by using a result of an image analysis performed by an image analyzing device is included. A substitute currency for gaming used for this detection system has a multi-layer structure in which a plurality of plastic layers having different colors are stacked, a coloring layer is included at least in the middle, and white layers or thin-color layers (may be layers having a color thinner than that of the coloring layer; not illustrated in the drawing) are stacked on both sides of the coloring layer disposed in the middle. 1. A management system of substitute currency for gaming comprising:substitute currency for gaming to which a unique ID that is individually identifiable is attached;a game table used for performing a game using the substitute currency for gaming;a chip tray holding substitute currency for gaming used by a dealer on the game table;a chip determining device specifying types and quantities of the substitute currency for gaming held in the chip tray by using the unique ID;a management control device determining an abnormality in the substitute currency for gaming based on the unique ID; anda measurement device measuring the types and the quantities of the substitute currency for gaming on the game table at least including the chip tray,wherein the management control device has a function of specifying the types and the quantities of the substitute currency for gaming on the chip tray by using a result of the measurement performed by the measurement device, andthe management control device further has a function of verifying the types and the quantities of the substitute currency for gaming on the chip tray specified by the chip determining device after each game or at predetermined time intervals.2. The management system of substitute currency for gaming according to claim 1 , wherein the management control device further has a function of generating an error signal ...

MOBILE DEVICE WITH A CONTACTLESS SMARTCARD DEVICE AND ACTIVE LOAD MODULATION

An RFID card includes a smartcard controller that receives power from a host device. The RFID card also includes a small inductive device capable of inductive coupling with an RFID reader. The small inductive device is small enough to fit in the form factor of a memory card or SIM card. Enhancement circuits enhance the usable read and write distance of the RFID card. 1. A mobile device comprising:a contactless smartcard integrated circuit having a contactless interface intended for connection to a coil to interact with a radio frequency (RF) field at 13.56 MHz, and having a pad to output digital data;an antenna; andan active transmit driver coupled between the pad to output digital data and the antenna to transmit the digital data.2. The mobile device of wherein the contactless smartcard integrated circuit is coupled to receive power from the mobile device.3. The mobile device of wherein the contactless interface includes circuitry to draw power from the RF field at 13.56 MHz when connected to a coil.4. The mobile device of wherein the contactless smartcard integrated circuit is coupled to receive power from the mobile device.5. The mobile device of wherein the active transmit driver includes a load modulation driver circuit.6. The mobile device of wherein the interaction with an RF field at 13.56 MHz effects mobile payments.7. The mobile device of wherein the mobile device comprises a mobile phone.8. The mobile device of wherein the mobile device comprises a computer.9. A mobile device comprising:a contactless smartcard integrated circuit having a contactless interface intended for connection to a coil to interact with a radio frequency (RF) field at 13.56 MHz, and having a pad to output digital data;an antenna; anda load modulation driver circuit coupled between the pad to output digital data and the antenna to transmit the digital data.10. The mobile device of wherein the contactless smartcard integrated circuit is coupled to receive power from the mobile device. ...

Tyre monitoring device comprising an electronic unit and tyre comprising said device

A tyre monitoring device comprises an electronic unit enclosed in an encapsulation material. The encapsulation material forms a single body with an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion encloses and protects the electronic unit and the lower portion has a base surface aimed at fixing said device to the inner surface of the tyre.

Image forming apparatus

According to the embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a writing unit, and a processor. The processor forms a first image again on a third sheet, when the writing unit does not succeed in writing information in a wireless tag of a first sheet, on which the first image is formed by the image forming unit. Further, the processor discharges the third sheet prior to a second sheet, on which a second image is formed, the second image being next to the first image.

DATA RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF USING A DATA RECORDING MEDIUM

The present invention relates to a data recording medium () comprising at least one data storage element (), the data stored in the data storage element () being able to be read by a reading device, the medium () being produced in such a way that it is transformable so that this data recording medium () can become readable by a standardized bank payment card reading device. The present invention also relates to a method of using a data recording medium (). 1. Data recording medium comprising at least one data storage element containing stored data , the data stored in the data storage element being able to be read by a reading device , wherein the data recording medium is transformable so as to allow the data recording medium to become readable by a standardized bank payment card reading device.2. Data recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein its transformation includes modification of its shape and/or its dimensions.3. Data recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the medium comprises a first element and a second element which can be superimposed one on the other in order to allow the thickness of the medium to correspond approximately to the thickness of a standardized bank payment card.4. Data recording medium according to claim 3 , wherein the first element and the second element are made in one piece such that for superimposing the one on the other claim 3 , they can be folded in an intermediate plane.5. Data recording medium according to claim 3 , wherein the medium comprises a movable flap.6. Data recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the medium is designed to be able to be opened out or unfolded.7. Data recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the medium is at least partially made of polymer claim 1 , paper or cardboard.8. Data recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the data storage element is a magnetic strip and/or one or more electronic chips.9. Data recording medium according to claim 8 , wherein the one or more ...