Embedded RFID tags and associated methods and systems
First Claim
1. An assembly having an embedded RFID tag, comprising:
- a metal container having an opening and configured to hold a material;
a metal valve flange coupled within the opening of the container;
a recess formed within an outer surface of the metal valve flange; and
an RFID tag positioned within the recess and adhered to the bottom surface of the recess;
wherein the recess and RFID tag are sized with respect to each other so that a top surface of the RFID tag is configured to match the outer surface of the valve flange so that the RFID tag is effectively embedded within the valve flange.
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Abstract
Embedded RFID (radio frequency identification) tags for objects or containers and related systems and methods are disclosed that overcome problems existing with previous RFID tags. The RFID tags are embedded within recesses within the outer surfaces of objects or containers, such as within a metal valve flange for a metal container. The RFID tags can also be shaped and configured to fit within recesses so that the top surfaces of the RFID tags match the outer surfaces of the objects or containers. The embedded RFID tags can also be painted or otherwise disguised so that they are more difficult to identify. In addition, the RFID tags are preferably tamper resistant and can also use PSK (phase shift key) modulation. The embedded RFID tags described herein are particularly useful for tracking of liquid propane gas (LPG) containers and/or other types of containers or objects for holding hazardous materials.
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1. An assembly having an embedded RFID tag, comprising:
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a metal container having an opening and configured to hold a material; a metal valve flange coupled within the opening of the container; a recess formed within an outer surface of the metal valve flange; and an RFID tag positioned within the recess and adhered to the bottom surface of the recess; wherein the recess and RFID tag are sized with respect to each other so that a top surface of the RFID tag is configured to match the outer surface of the valve flange so that the RFID tag is effectively embedded within the valve flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An assembly having an embedded RFID tag, comprising:
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a metal container configured to hold a material and having an opening; a metal valve flange coupled within the opening of the container; a recess formed within an outer surface of the metal valve flange; at least one valve coupled to the valve flange; a metal ring coupled to the top of the container to provide protection for the at least one valve; and an RFID tag adhered to a bottom external surface of the recess within the metal valve flange inside the metal ring, the RFID tag being configured to use phase shift key modulation when communicating information to an external reader; wherein the recess and RFID tag are sized with respect to each other so that a top surface of the RFID tag is configured to match the outer surface of the valve flange so that the RFID tag is effectively embedded within the valve flange. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A method for forming an assembly having an embedded RFID tag, comprising:
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providing a metal container having an opening and configured to hold a material; providing a metal valve flange configured to be coupled within the opening for the container, the metal valve flange having a recess formed within its outer surface; and adhering an RFID tag to a bottom surface of the recess; wherein the recess and RFID tag are sized with respect to each other so that a top surface of the RFID tag is configured to match the outer surface of the valve flange so that the RFID tag is effectively embedded within the valve flange. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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