Radio frequency identification static discharge protection
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1. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
- applying a plurality of RFID antenna structures onto a first side of a web material;
applying a static dissipative material to the web material; and
coupling an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to one of the plurality of antenna structures on the first side of the web material.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for the protection of radio frequency identification (RFID) devices are described. In one aspect, a static dissipative material is applied to a web of antenna structures. A coating of the static dissipative material is applied continuously across a plurality of antenna structures of a roll of the web material. An RFID integrated circuit (IC) is attached to the web of antenna structures with the dissipative coating, then subsequently tested on the roll. Additional processing is performed to the RFID tag to produce an RFID label.
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43 Claims
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1. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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applying a plurality of RFID antenna structures onto a first side of a web material; applying a static dissipative material to the web material; and coupling an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to one of the plurality of antenna structures on the first side of the web material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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5. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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applying a plurality of RFID antenna structures onto a first side of a web material; applying a static dissipative material to the first side of the web material, wherein the static dissipative material is in contact with and continuous across a plurality of the antenna structures and the static dissipative material is applied as continuous strip intersecting the plurality of antenna structures.
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11. An apparatus comprising:
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a web material; a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures deposited on a first side of the web material; and a static dissipative material coupled to the web material, wherein the static dissipative material is not applied to a strap attach portion of each of the plurality antenna structures. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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14. An apparatus comprising:
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a web material; a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures deposited on a first side of the web material; and a static dissipative material coupled to the web material, wherein the static dissipative material contacts a plurality of the antenna structures and is not applied to strap attach pads of each of the plurality of the antenna structures.
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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a web material; a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures deposited on a first side of the web material; and a static dissipative material coupled to the web material, wherein the static dissipative material contacts a plurality of the antenna structures and a plurality of bands of the static dissipative material are applied to the first side of the web material, each band contacting a plurality of the antenna structures.
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24. An apparatus for applying a static dissipative material to a substrate, the apparatus comprising:
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means for advancing the substrate through the apparatus, wherein the substrate is a web material having a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures deposited thereon, wherein the means for advancing the web material includes a roller; and means for applying a static dissipative material to the web. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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28. An apparatus for applying a static dissipative material to a substrate, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one roller to advance the substrate through the apparatus, wherein the substrate is a web material having a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures deposited thereon; and an applicator to apply a static dissipative material to the web. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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applying a plurality of RFID antenna structures onto a first side of web material; coupling together electrically the plurality of antenna structures on the web material; and coupling an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to one of the plurality of antenna structures. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method for testing further comprising testing an RFID tag while the RFID tag is attached to the web material, the RFID tag including the RFID IC coupled to one of the plurality of antenna structures, and while there are a plurality of other RFID tags, with their corresponding RFID ICs coupled to their corresponding antennas, also on the web material.
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39. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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applying a plurality of RFID antenna structures onto a first side of web material; and coupling together electrically the plurality of antenna structures on the web material, wherein the plurality of antenna structures are coupled together electrically by a continuous strip, the strip being made of the same material as the plurality of antenna structures.
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40. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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attaching an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to a web material having a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures attached thereto; and reducing static discharge during the attaching, wherein reducing static discharge comprises applying a static dissipative material to the web material prior to attaching the RFID IC. - View Dependent Claims (41)
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42. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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attaching an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to a web material having a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures attached thereto; and reducing static discharge during the attaching, wherein reducing static discharge comprises processing the web material in an apparatus including a static-dissipative roller.
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43. A method for manufacturing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags comprising:
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attaching an RFID integrated circuit (IC) to a web material having a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna structures attached thereto; and reducing static discharge during the attaching, wherein reducing static discharge comprises processing the web material in an apparatus including an insulated roller.
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