Placard having embedded RFID device for tracking objects
First Claim
1. A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object including the steps of:
- embedding an RFID device in a placard between two adjacent layers thereof, said placard comprising at least top and bottom layers having respective exposed surfaces and having no adhesive layer on the exposed surface of either of said top and bottom layers;
providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet;
inserting the placard having said RFID device embedded therein into the cavity so that said placard is located entirely within the interior of said pallet; and
non-removably securing the placard within the cavity.
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Abstract
A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object including the steps of:
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embedding an RFID device in a placard between two adjacent layers thereof, said placard comprising at least top and bottom layers having respective exposed surfaces and having no adhesive layer on the exposed surface of either of said top and bottom layers; providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet; inserting the placard having said RFID device embedded therein into the cavity so that said placard is located entirely within the interior of said pallet; and non-removably securing the placard within the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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11. A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object, including the steps of:
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providing a placard including at least a top layer, an upper intermediate layer, a lower intermediate layer, and a bottom layer, said top and bottom layers having respective exposed surfaces, said placard having no adhesive layer on the exposed surface of either of said top and bottom layers, wherein an RFID device is embedded in the placard between adjacent layers thereof; providing a pallet including a support base, a top surface, and a cavity extending into an interior of at least one of said support base and top surface; inserting the placard into said cavity so that the embedded placard is located entirely within said cavity; and non-removably securing said placard having said RFID device embedded therein within said cavity. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A pallet structure, including:
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a placard including at least a top layer and a bottom layer having respective exposed surfaces, and having no adhesive layer on the exposed surface of either of said top and bottom layers; an RFID device embedded in the placard between adjacent layers thereof and including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna; and a pallet including an interior cavity that is integrally formed as a portion of said pallet and adapted to completely receive said placard therein; and said placard being non-removably sealed within said cavity. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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