Deactivatable RFID labels and tags and methods of making same
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1. A selectively deactivatable RFID tag, comprising:
- a layer of label stock including a front side and opposing back side, said front side being print receptive;
an RFID transponder arranged on the back side of the label stock;
deactivation means for selectively deactivating the RFID transponder by physically tearing the RFID transponder; and
adhesive for selectively adhering the back side of the label stock to an object.
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Abstract
Disclosed are deactivatable RFID labels and tags in individual and web form, and methods of making same. When it is desired to deactivate the label or tag, the tag or label is subjected to tearing. One arrangement involves providing the label or tag with a tear strip by which the RFID transponder in the label or tag is destroyed, and in another arrangement a tag can be torn along a weakening line to destroy the RFID transponder.
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1. A selectively deactivatable RFID tag, comprising:
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a layer of label stock including a front side and opposing back side, said front side being print receptive; an RFID transponder arranged on the back side of the label stock; deactivation means for selectively deactivating the RFID transponder by physically tearing the RFID transponder; and adhesive for selectively adhering the back side of the label stock to an object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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