Radio frequency identification labels and systems and methods for making the same
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for generating customized labels having electronic circuitry such as RFID circuitry. A printing system generates the label by selectively transfer printing elements (e.g., electronic circuitry, physical components, etc.) and donor layers (e.g., conductive materials, non-conductive materials, etc.) from a ribbon to a receiver (e.g., an item that receives the indicia). In addition, the printing system can program and test the label or indicia thereof, thereby providing the ability to customize each label according to predetermined criteria and to ensure that each label functions properly.
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240 Claims
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1-213. -213. (canceled)
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214. For use in a printing system, a ribbon comprising:
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a carrier, having a first side that provides support for the ribbon;
a retaining layer that resides on the first side of the carrier;
at least one print transferable element located on the retaining layer, wherein the at least one print transferable element comprises electronic circuitry. - View Dependent Claims (215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229)
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230. A ribbon for use in transfer printing to a receiver, comprising:
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a carrier having a first side and a second side;
a retaining layer located on predetermined portions of the first side of the carrier;
print transferable elements located on the retaining layer; and
a plurality of regions of print transferable donor layers located on the first side of the carrier. - View Dependent Claims (231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239)
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240. A ribbon comprising:
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a carrier having a first side;
indicia that resides on the first side of the carrier, the indicia comprising at least one programmable circuit.
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