RFID deployment system

• US 20030214388A1
• Filed: 06/14/2002
• Published: 11/20/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: James Riley Stuart, Thomas Nello Giaccherini
• Original Assignee: James Riley Stuart, Thomas Nello Giaccherini
• Inventors: Stuart, James Riley, Giaccherini, Thomas Nello
• Application Number:
  US10/171,801
• Publication Number:
  US 20030214388A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/10.1
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 17/0022 arrangements or provisious for transferring data to distant stations, e.g. from a sensing device "transfer between computer elements G06F13/00 "; data-transmission H04L
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 17/0025 the arrangement consisting of a wireless interrogation device in combination with a device for optically marking the record carrier
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/07749 the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 7/10079 the collision being resolved in the spatial domain, e.g. temporary shields for blindfolding the interrogator in specific directions
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/087 Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2402 Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting mechanical aspects of the tags, e.g. related to locking E05B73/0017; RFID readers G06K7/00; RFID tags G06K19/00; access control systems G07C9/00; anti-theft control in point of sale systems G07G3/003; security seals G09F3/03
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2417 having a radio frequency identification chip
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2462 Asset location systems combined with EAS inventory, tracking, logistic G06Q10/00; entrance control systems G07C9/00
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/24 Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms

Abstract

The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for applying radio frequency identification devices or other integrated circuits to substrates like sheets of paper, labels or other surfaces or materials.

Claims

1. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a generally planar substrate means;

conveying a transponder means to said generally planar substrate means;

said transponder means then adhering to said generally planar substrate means.

2. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said generally planar substrate means is capable of receiving a printed image.

3. A method as recited in claim 1, in which an image is printed on said generally planar substrate means prior to said transponder means being adhered to said generally planar substrate means.

4. A method as recited in claim 1, in which an image is printed on said generally planar substrate means after said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means.

5. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

forming an RFID antenna on said generally planar substrate means.

6. A method as recited in claim 5, in which said antenna is mechanically connected to said transponder means.

7. A method as recited in claim 5, in which said antenna is electrically coupled to said transponder means.

8. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

conveying said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means in a printer.

9. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

conveying said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means in a copier.

10. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

conveying said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means in a facsimile machine.

11. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

conveying said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means in a scanner.

12. A method as recited in claim 1, comprising the additional step of:

conveying said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means in a stand-alone device whose only function is to apply said transponder means to said generally planar substrate means.

13. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means for use by the customer.

14. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means, and said transponder means is generally made usable by the customer.

15. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means for use in a residential environment.

16. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means for use in an office environment.

17. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means and is intended for use at the same site.

18. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said transponder means is adhered to said generally planar substrate means and is not intended for resale.

19. A method as recited in claim 1, in which a plurality of said transponder means are adhered to a plurality of generally planar substrate means in relatively small, non-industrial quantities.

20. A method as recited in claim 1, in which a plurality of said transponder means are adhered to a plurality of generally planar substrate means by the same person who will use said transponder means to locate objects owned by that person.

21. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a generally planar substrate means;

conveying a wireless sensor means to said generally planar substrate means;

said wireless sensor means then adhering to said generally planar substrate means.