Abstract

A radio-frequency identification (RFID) assembly is coupled to or formed with a label (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810, 910, 1010) for a container (40). The RFID assembly (22, 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, 622, 722, 822, 922, 1022) comprises an antenna (26, 126, 226, 326, 426, 526, 626, 726, 826, 926, 1026) for receiving or sending a radio-frequency (RF) signal and a microchip (24, 124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 724, 824, 924, 1024). The microchip (24, 124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 724, 824, 924, 1024), in communication with the antenna (26, 126, 226, 326, 426, 526, 626, 726, 826, 926, 1026), can store or process information and modulate or demodulate information via a radio-frequency (RF) signal. The RFID assembly (22, 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, 622, 722, 822, 922, 1022), including the antenna (26, 126, 226, 326, 426, 526, 626, 726, 826, 926, 1026) and the microchip (24, 124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 724, 824, 924, 1024), is formed with or coupled to the label (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810, 910, 1010) with the microchip (24, 124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 724, 824, 924, 1024) disposed at a protected portion of the container (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

Goods & Services

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers; Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; Radio frequency identification tag readers

Goods & Services

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers; Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; Radio frequency identification tag readers

Abstract

A method and apparatus for authenticating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10) includes providing an RFID tag (10) having a tag ID (40) and a pseudo-ID (42), receiving the tag ID (40) and the pseudo-ID (42) from the RFID tag (10), and applying at least one algorithm (21, 22, 25, 30) of a set of algorithms (20, 30) to one of the tag ID (40) and the pseudo-ID (42) to generate a decoded ID (44, 44A, 44B).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A container closure assembly includes a closure, an inner seal, and a radio frequency identification tag. The inner seal comprises a sealable film laminated to a metallic foil, and includes a first surface for sealing engagement with a container sealing surface, and a second, opposed surface for non-scaling engagement with a backing liner, a facing liner, or a glued-in closure liner. The radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor electrically coupleable with an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting digitized information. The inner seal minimizes migration of fluids between a container interior volume and an exterior of a container when the inner seal is sealingly engaged with a container sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag is includable in the closure assembly without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of the digitized information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
• B65D 53/04 - Discs

Abstract

A container defines an interior volume, an opening into the interior volume, and a sealing surface bordering the opening. A closure assembly may be attachable over the opening and includes at least one of an induction seal liner, an inner seal, and a sealable film. A radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor and an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting selected digitized information. The induction seal liner, inner seal, and sealable film minimizes migration of fluids between the interior volume and the container exterior when the closure assembly may be engaged with the sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag may be included in the closure assembly, or within the interior volume, or on the container exterior, or may be incorporated into the induction seal liner, inner seal, or sealable film, without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of digitized information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B65D 41/14 - Caps or cap-like covers adapted to be secured in position by permanent deformation of the wall-engaging parts made of metallic foil or like thin flexible material
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

Abstract

An RFID/object recognition system monitors the passage of an object through a portal into a space. An RFID reader adjacent the portal communicates with an RFID tag within a preselected distance from the RFID reader. A data processor processes data from the RFID reader. A 3-dimensional scanner has an RGB camera and a depth sensor with an infrared laser projector and a monochrome CMOS sensor. An infrared laser controller is electronically coupled with the infrared laser projector, and a monochrome CMOS processor is electronically coupled with the monochrome CMOS sensor. The infrared laser controller, monochrome CMOS processor, and RGB camera are electronically coupled with a processor. The RFID reader receives data from an RFID tag when an RFID-tagged object passes within the preselected distance from the RFID reader through the portal. The 3-dimensional object recognition assembly identifies where the RFID-tagged object is located within the defined space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

Abstract

An RFID/object recognition system monitors the passage of an object through a portal into a space. An RFID reader adjacent the portal communicates with an RFID tag within a preselected distance from the RFID reader. A data processor processes data from the RFID reader. A 3-dimensional scanner has an RGB camera and a depth sensor with an infrared laser projector and a monochrome CMOS sensor. An infrared laser controller is electronically coupled with the infrared laser projector, and a monochrome CMOS processor is electronically coupled with the monochrome CMOS sensor. The infrared laser controller, monochrome CMOS processor, and RGB camera are electronically coupled with a processor. The RFID reader receives data from an RFID tag when an RFID-tagged object passes within the preselected distance from the RFID reader through the portal. The 3-dimensional object recognition assembly identifies where the RFID-tagged object is located within the defined space.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution

Abstract

An assemblage for preparing and validating a smart label including an RFID inlay and selected symbology includes a workstation (10) with a symbology printer (16) and an RFID printer (18), and a validation station (14). The validation station (14) includes a digital control device (40) for storing software and housing digital hardware, a symbology reader (42), an RFID transceiver (44) for reading data encoded on an RFID tag (34), an encoding and validation chamber (318), and a computer (50). The workstation (14) is configured to occupy a minimal area for optimizing the preparation and validation of an associated RFID tag (34) and symbology (32), and the associated RFID tag and symbology can be contemporaneously printed, encoded with data specific to an item to which the RFID tag and symbology are to be affixed, and validated individually and with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

Abstract

An assemblage for preparing and validating a smart label including an RFID inlay and selected symbology includes a workstation with a symbology printer and an RFID printer, and a validation station. The validation station includes a digital control device for storing software and housing digital hardware, a symbology reader, an RFID transceiver for reading data encoded on an RFID tag, an encoding and validation chamber, and a computer. The workstation is configured to occupy a minimal area for optimizing the preparation and validation of an associated RFID tag and symbology, and the associated RFID tag and symbology can be contemporaneously printed, encoded with data specific to an item to which the RFID tag and symbology are to be affixed, and validated individually and with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

Abstract

A container defines an interior volume, an opening into the interior volume, and a sealing surface bordering the opening. A closure assembly for the container comprises an imperforate sealable metal liner for covering a container opening in its entirety. A radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor electrically coupled with an antenna through mounting contacts extending from the microprocessor to the antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting digitized information. Electromagnetic interference with receiving, storing, or transmitting of digitized information to or from the radio frequency identification tag is controllable by restricting electrical coupling of the microprocessor with the imperforate metal liner to the mounting contacts. When sealed over a container opening to cover a container opening in its entirety, the imperforate metal liner abates migration of fluids between a container interior volume and an exterior of a container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
• B65D 53/04 - Discs
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

A container closure assembly includes a closure, an inner seal, and a radio frequency identification tag. The inner seal comprises a sealable film laminated to a metallic foil, and includes a first surface for sealing engagement with a container sealing surface, and a second, opposed surface for non-scaling engagement with a backing liner, a facing liner, or a glued-in closure liner. The radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor electrically coupleable with an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting digitized information. The inner seal minimizes migration of fluids between a container interior volume and an exterior of a container when the inner seal is sealingly engaged with a container sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag is includable in the closure assembly without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of the digitized information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions

Abstract

A container closure assembly includes a closure, an inner seal, and a radio frequency identification tag. The inner seal includes a first surface for engaging a container sealing surface, and a second, opposed surface for engaging one of a backing liner, a facing liner, an induction seal liner, and a glued-in closure liner. The radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor electrically coupleable with an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting digitized information. The inner seal can minimize migration of fluids between a container interior volume and an exterior of a container when the inner seal is engaged with a container sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag can be included in the closure assembly within a container interior volume or external to a container, or can be incorporated into the inner seal, without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of the digitized information.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• B65D 51/18 - Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
• B65D 53/04 - Discs