HOLOGRAPHIC LABEL WITH A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSPONDER
First Claim
1. A label for identifying an object, said label comprising:
- a radio frequency transponder having an antenna and a transponder circuit connected to the antenna, wherein the antenna and the transponder circuit are formed on an inlay layer of material;
a hologram applied to a surface of the radio frequency transponder, wherein the hologram has a non-metallic film forming a reflector of light and an image layer adjacent to the non-metallic film and containing a holographic image; and
a mechanism for attaching the label to the object.
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Abstract
A label for identifying an object includes a radio frequency transponder and a hologram. The radio frequency transponder has an antenna and a transponder circuit sandwiched between two layers of material which form exterior surfaces of the transponder. The hologram comprises a first layer of non-metallic material applied to one of the exterior surfaces and forming a non-metallic reflector of light. A generally transparent second layer contains a holographic image and extends across the first layer. Because the reflective first layer is made of a non-metallic material, its close proximity to the radio frequency transponder does not detune the transponder as may occur when metallic holograms are placed in close proximity to the transponder. Thus the hologram provides a deterrent to unauthorized use of the label without affecting the operation of the radio frequency transponder.
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20 Claims
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1. A label for identifying an object, said label comprising:
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a radio frequency transponder having an antenna and a transponder circuit connected to the antenna, wherein the antenna and the transponder circuit are formed on an inlay layer of material;
a hologram applied to a surface of the radio frequency transponder, wherein the hologram has a non-metallic film forming a reflector of light and an image layer adjacent to the non-metallic film and containing a holographic image; and
a mechanism for attaching the label to the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A label for identifying an object, said label comprising:
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an inlay layer of electrically non-conductive material and having opposing first and second surfaces;
an antenna formed by a pattern of electrically conductive material applied to the first surface of the inlay layer;
a transponder circuit connected to the antenna, wherein the transponder circuit and the antenna form a radio frequency transponder;
a hologram extending over the antenna and the transponder circuit, wherein the hologram includes a film, forming a non-metallic reflector of light, and an image layer adjacent to the film and containing a holographic image; and
a mechanism for attaching the label to the object. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A label for identifying an object, said label comprising:
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a radio frequency transponder having an antenna and a transponder circuit connected to the antenna, wherein the antenna and the transponder circuit are formed on an inlay layer of material;
a non-metallic, reflective film abutting the radio frequency transponder and forming a reflector of light; and
a mechanism for attaching the label to the object. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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