HUMAN FLOATATION DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION
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1. A human floatation device comprising:
- an inflatable, substantially waterproof membrane with an interior surface, adapted for use as a human floatation device;
a radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising a flexible substrate having an antenna and an integrated circuit disposed thereon;
wherein the RFID device is affixed to the interior surface of the waterproof membrane.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting human floatation devices on vehicles such as aircraft using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). A human floatation device, adapted for inspection using RFID technology, is described, as are methods for making the same.
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1. A human floatation device comprising:
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an inflatable, substantially waterproof membrane with an interior surface, adapted for use as a human floatation device; a radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising a flexible substrate having an antenna and an integrated circuit disposed thereon; wherein the RFID device is affixed to the interior surface of the waterproof membrane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15)
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12. A method for making a human floatation device, comprising the steps of:
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providing a radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising a flexible substrate having an antenna and an integrated circuit disposed thereon; providing a substantially waterproof, flexible first membrane having a first side; providing a substantially waterproof, flexible second membrane; affixing said RFID device to the first side of the substantially waterproof, flexible first membrane; and after affixing the RFID device, partially attaching the first membrane to the second membrane such that the two membranes define an exterior surface of an inflatable device having an interior surface, wherein the first side of the first membrane is on the interior surface of the inflatable device.
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13. A human floatation device, comprising:
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an inflatable, substantially waterproof membrane with an interior cavity, adapted for use as a human floatation device; and
,a radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising a flexible substrate having an antenna and an integrated circuit disposed thereon, wherein the RFID device is within the interior cavity of the substantially waterproof membrane.
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