Radio frequency identification functionality coupled to electrically conductive signage
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1. An electrically conductive, radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled signage article, comprising:
- an electrically conductive element including a cutout; and
an RFID tag inset into the cutout;
wherein the electrically conductive element includes at least one of an electrically conductive substrate or an electrically conductive sheeting.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of a signage having radio-frequency responsive features, methods of making and using the signage, and the performance characteristics of the signage. These embodiments include a cutout, aperture, or opening in an electrically conductive element into which or adjacent to which is placed an RFID tag or chip.
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23 Claims
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1. An electrically conductive, radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled signage article, comprising:
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an electrically conductive element including a cutout; and an RFID tag inset into the cutout; wherein the electrically conductive element includes at least one of an electrically conductive substrate or an electrically conductive sheeting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of forming an electrically conductive, RFID-enabled signage article, comprising:
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selecting a location on an electrically conductive element; forming a cutout in the electrically conductive element at the selected location; and placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag into the cutout, wherein the selecting a location on the electrically conductive element is based on a desired radiation pattern of the electrically conductive, RFID-enabled signage article that is formed when the RFID tag is placed into the cutout. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method, comprising:
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forming a cutout having a cutout size and a cutout shape in an electrically conductive element having an element size and an element shape; and placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag into the cutout to form an electrically conductive, RFID-enabled signage article. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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