BEVERAGE CONTAINER AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCE DEVICES AND METHODS
First Claim
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1. A device comprising:
- an RFID tag, comprising an RFID circuit and RFID antenna, permanently affixed in conjunction with a capsule of a wine bottle; and
a security label affixed to the bottle and over the edges of the capsule;
wherein the RFID tag is disposed in conjunction with the closure whereby the RFID tag is rendered inoperable when the RFID antenna is damaged or severed from the RFID circuit;
wherein the security label cannot be removed without rendering the RFID tag inoperable.
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Abstract
An RFID label comprising an RFID circuit and an RFID antenna, and optional secondary security label ensures the authenticity of a beverage contained in a beverage container. The RFID label cannot be removed without destroying the RFID label or rendering it inoperable. A secondary security label may be placed over the closure of the beverage container to provide a secondary measure against tampering as well as a visual indicator of authenticity. It is placed on a portion of the bottle, a portion of the beverage container'"'"'s closure, and the RFID label. An attempt to remove the secondary security label will also render the RFID label unusable.
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1. A device comprising:
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an RFID tag, comprising an RFID circuit and RFID antenna, permanently affixed in conjunction with a capsule of a wine bottle; and a security label affixed to the bottle and over the edges of the capsule; wherein the RFID tag is disposed in conjunction with the closure whereby the RFID tag is rendered inoperable when the RFID antenna is damaged or severed from the RFID circuit; wherein the security label cannot be removed without rendering the RFID tag inoperable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method comprising:
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affixing an RFID label, comprising an RFID antenna and RFID circuit, in conjunction with the capsule of a wine bottle; affixing a security label to the bottle and the capsule; wherein removal of the capsule or the security label renders the RFID label inoperative. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method comprising:
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integrating an RFID label, the RFID label comprising an RFID circuit and an antenna, into the capsule of a wine or spirits bottle by one of etching the antenna into the capsule or masking the antenna into the capsule; affixing a security label over the capsule and the bottle; wherein when the capsule is removed, the security label causes tearing of the capsule and at least a first portion of the capsule affixed with the security label remains with the security label and a second portion of the capsule is removed, whereby the first portion and the second portion are separated from each other; wherein when the first portion is separated from the second portion, the RFID label is rendered inoperable.
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