Abrégé

A transponder device suitable for use on metal surfaces is described here. The transponder device is comprising a monopole (or "Marconi"-) antenna structure with a radiating part protruding from the metal surface and a grounded plane, which is attached to the metal surface. The transponder device further comprises a floating element, which is separating the radiating element and the ground plane. The floating element is neither conductively connected to the antenna structure nor the metal structure. The transponder device allows for enhanced performance on metal surfaces.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• H01Q 9/42 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation à l'extrémité d'un élément actif allongé, p. ex. unipôle avec éléments repliés, les parties repliées étant espacées l'une de l'autre d'une petite fraction de la longueur d'onde émise

Produits et services

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks; decals; stickers and transfers; heat transfer decals; decorative decals for application to apparel; printed material in the nature of decals for clothing; decals made of silicone; fabric transfer decals; heat transfer paper; transfer labels made of plastic polymer film, ink, and adhesive; paper and printed goods namely, printed labels, iron-on and plastic transfers, emblems, patches; ink sheets for use in reproducing images in the printing industry; print substrates in the nature of films for transferring dye sublimation inks to three-dimensional objects. Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal; adhesive-backed plastic films for use in the manufacture of labels and decals; heat transfer plastic film for use in manufacturing plastic transfers; films and sheets made of thermoplastics for use in further manufacture. Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic; fabric transfer labels; printed textile labels; engineered woven fabric for use in the manufacture of apparel, headwear, shoes, and bags; adhesive labels made of fabric for decorative purposes; printed novelty labels made of fabric for application to apparel; thermoplastic adhesive textiles for applying to textiles; fabrics coated with thermoplastic coatings for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; textiles for dye-sublimation printing.

Abrégé

An antenna configured to support high frequency and ultra-high frequency RFID modes includes a coiled metal trace configured to provide low resistance and high Q for operation as a loop antenna in a high frequency mode. Adjacent sections of the coiled metal trace are separated by a narrow gap of about 200 μm or less for ultra-high frequency coupling between adjacent sections of the metal trace for operation as a monopole or dipole antenna in an ultra-high frequency mode. The antenna may include a ground plane configured to be disposed in proximity to the metal trace to substantially reduce the effect of environmental metal proximate to the antenna during operation of the antenna in the high frequency mode or ultra-high frequency mode. The antenna may include a dielectric configured to be disposed between the ground plane and the metal trace.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 9/40 - Élément ayant une surface rayonnante étendue
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 5/40 - Structures imbriquées ou entrelacéesDispositions combinées ou présentant un couplage électromagnétique, p. ex. comprenant plusieurs éléments rayonnants alimentés sans connexion commune
• H01Q 7/00 - Cadres ayant une distribution du courant sensiblement uniforme et un diagramme de rayonnement directif perpendiculaire au plan du cadre

Abrégé

A printed energy storage device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and the second electrode. At least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the separator includes frustules, for example of diatoms. The frustules may have a uniform or substantially uniform property or attribute such as shape, dimension, and/or porosity. A property or attribute of the frustules can also be modified by applying or forming a surface modifying structure and/or material to a surface of the frustules. A membrane for an energy storage device includes frustules. An ink for a printed film includes frustules.

Classes IPC  ?

• C01B 33/18 - Préparation de silice finement divisée ni sous forme de sol ni sous forme de gelPost-traitement de cette silice
• B01D 21/26 - Séparation du sédiment avec emploi de la force centrifuge
• B04B 7/12 - Garnitures internes, p. ex. plaques de protection
• H01G 11/24 - Électrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des matériaux composant les électrodes ou inclus dans les électrodes, p. ex. forme, surface ou porositéÉlectrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des poudres ou particules utilisées à cet effet
• H01G 11/26 - Électrodes caractérisées par leur structure, p. ex. multicouches, selon la porosité ou les caractéristiques de surface
• H01G 11/36 - Nanostructures, p. ex. nanofibres, nanotubes ou fullerènes
• H01G 11/38 - Pâtes ou mélanges de carboneLiants ou additifs
• H01G 11/46 - Oxydes métalliques
• H01G 11/52 - Séparateurs
• H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
• H01M 50/489 - Séparateurs, membranes, diaphragmes ou éléments d’espacement dans les cellules caractérisés par leurs propriétés physiques, p. ex. degré de gonflement, hydrophilicité ou propriétés pour court-circuiter
• H01M 50/491 - Porosité

Abrégé

In some embodiments, an item identifier system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the item identifier system includes an item identifier device that includes a housing, an RFID reader, an internal frame, a first antenna, and a second antenna. The housing may be provided with at least one coupler on a top surface for mounting the item identifier device. The RFID reader may be disposed within the housing. The internal frame may support the RFID reader, and the internal frame may include a horizontal member and a tilted member inclined to the horizontal member. The first antenna may be operatively coupled to the RFID reader and positioned below the horizontal member and the RFID reader. The second antenna may be operatively coupled to the RFID reader and positioned below the tilted member.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion
• G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
• G06Q 10/083 - Expédition
• G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
• G06Q 50/40 - Procédés d’affaires s’appliquant à l’industrie du transport

Abrégé

The invention relates to a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) device for an injection molded product comprising layers of different components to reduce thermal shrinkage or expansion and failure of the RFID inlay due to the high temperatures during injection molding. The introduced device allows for a thin build and a flat, smooth injection molded product.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

The present subject matter provides an RFID device that operates in wide-band and is orientation insensitive. The RFID device includes a first resonator and a second resonator. The first resonator includes a sheet of electrically conductive material, defining an area covered by a perimeter. The RFID device also includes a slot defined by opposing sides and the slot being extended from an open end of an edge of the perimeter of the sheet to a closed end stretching within an internal region of the sheet. The RFID device includes a conductive member placed between the open end and closed end and is contoured by the slot in between. The second resonator includes a loop conductor coupled to an integrated circuit (chip). The second resonator is contained within the closed end of the slot and is spaced by a gap from the opposing sides. The RFID device is formed on a substrate.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 13/16 - Antennes à fentes repliées
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 5/378 - Combinaison d’éléments alimentés et d’éléments passifs
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes polarisées dans des directions différentes pour émettre ou recevoir des ondes polarisées circulairement ou elliptiquement ou des ondes polarisées linéairement dans n'importe quelle direction

Abrégé

The present subject matter disclosed herein relates to an integrated reader system. The integrated reader system comprises a reader that continuously/non-continuously monitors an area within a transport unit of a vehicle including doors of the transport unit. The reader is operatively connected to an energy storage device configured to independently power the RFID reader. The reader system also comprises a processor configured to cause the RFID reader to move from a first state to a second state based on detection of different events by one or more sensors of the integrated reader system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G06Q 10/0833 - Repérage

Abrégé

Recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making, and methods of using the recyclable constructions are disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09J 5/00 - Procédés de collage en généralProcédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. relatifs aux amorces
• C09J 7/22 - Matières plastiquesMatières plastiques métallisées
• C09J 7/38 - Adhésifs sensibles à la pression
• G06K 19/00 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques
• G09F 3/03 - Formes ou structures de sceaux de sécurité
• G09F 3/10 - Fixage ou fixation par des moyens n'entrant pas dans la composition du matériau de l'étiquette elle-même par une couche adhésive

Abrégé

Recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making, and methods of using the recyclable constructions are disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09J 5/00 - Procédés de collage en généralProcédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. relatifs aux amorces
• C09J 7/22 - Matières plastiquesMatières plastiques métallisées
• C09J 7/38 - Adhésifs sensibles à la pression
• G06K 19/00 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques
• G09F 3/03 - Formes ou structures de sceaux de sécurité
• G09F 3/10 - Fixage ou fixation par des moyens n'entrant pas dans la composition du matériau de l'étiquette elle-même par une couche adhésive
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• C09J 7/28 - Feuille métallique
• C09J 7/29 - Matériau stratifié
• B29C 49/24 - Garnissage ou marquage
• B32B 27/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique

Abrégé

Recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making, and methods of using the recyclable constructions are disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09J 5/00 - Procédés de collage en généralProcédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. relatifs aux amorces
• C09J 7/22 - Matières plastiquesMatières plastiques métallisées
• C09J 7/38 - Adhésifs sensibles à la pression
• G06K 19/00 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques
• G09F 3/03 - Formes ou structures de sceaux de sécurité
• G09F 3/10 - Fixage ou fixation par des moyens n'entrant pas dans la composition du matériau de l'étiquette elle-même par une couche adhésive
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a thermal printer system includes a print control device configured to be operatively connected to a thermal printhead having a thermal element. The print control device may be configured to output a plurality of quantized activation commands that each cause heating of the thermal element for a fixed time slice. In some embodiments, the thermal element once sufficiently heated is configured to create an image in at least a single dot region of a target material when stopped or as it is being moved past the thermal element.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 2/355 - Circuits de commande pour la sélection de l'élément chauffant

Abrégé

The present subject matter provides a communication device, a server system, and a system for enabling at least one of an interrogation, an interception, a coordination, or a communication between a transmit-receive unit, and the server system or external devices or both by using one or more command signals. The transmit-receive unit is configured to communicate with the server system and external devices using at least one of a Radio Frequency (RF) communication protocol, or a communication network, or a combination thereof. The transmit-receiver unit comprises a transmitter and a receiver. The server system generates recommendations in real-time using a recommendation engine based on received extracted information and digital signature from the communication device via the communication network. The server system is configured to transmit the generated recommendation to the communication device. The system comprises the communication device and the server system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G06Q 30/0201 - Modélisation du marchéAnalyse du marchéCollecte de données du marché
• G06Q 30/0238 - Remises ou incitations, p. ex. coupons ou rabais au point de vente
• G06Q 30/0251 - Publicités ciblées
• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]
• H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie

Abrégé

The disclosed technology generally relates to energy storage devices, and more particularly to energy storage devices comprising frustules. According to an aspect, a supercapacitor comprises a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a plurality of frustules having formed thereon a surface active material. The surface active material can include nanostructures. The surface active material can include one or more of a zinc oxide, a manganese oxide and a carbon nanotube.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 4/90 - Emploi de matériau catalytique spécifié
• H01G 11/02 - Condensateurs hybrides, c.-à-d. ayant des électrodes positive et négative différentesCondensateurs électriques à double couche [EDL]Procédés de fabrication desdits condensateurs ou de leurs composants utilisant des combinaisons de réactions de réduction et d'oxydation, p. ex. dispositifs redox ou solion
• H01G 11/10 - Condensateurs hybrides ou condensateurs EDL multiples, p. ex. réseaux ou modules
• H01G 11/24 - Électrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des matériaux composant les électrodes ou inclus dans les électrodes, p. ex. forme, surface ou porositéÉlectrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des poudres ou particules utilisées à cet effet
• H01G 11/26 - Électrodes caractérisées par leur structure, p. ex. multicouches, selon la porosité ou les caractéristiques de surface
• H01G 11/36 - Nanostructures, p. ex. nanofibres, nanotubes ou fullerènes
• H01G 11/46 - Oxydes métalliques
• H01G 11/52 - Séparateurs
• H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
• H01M 4/50 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse
• H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
• H01M 6/40 - Batteries imprimées
• H01M 8/16 - Éléments à combustible biochimique, c.-à-d. éléments dans lesquels des micro-organismes agissent comme catalyseurs
• H01M 10/05 - Accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux

Abrégé

A method of detection of unauthorized intervention into an identification structure is provided. The method includes configuring the identification structure such that the identification structure interacts with the intervention such as a physical intervention, or mechanical intervention, or electrical intervention. Further, the method involves propagating the intervention along the identification structure in such a control as to cause a detectable alteration in any predetermined attributes associated with the identification structure including a physical attribute, mechanical attribute, electrical attribute, and an optical attribute. Finally, the alteration in the attributes is detected by visual, electrical, or optical assessments or a combination of assessments.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/073 - Dispositions particulières pour les circuits, p. ex. pour protéger le code d'identification dans la mémoire

Abrégé

An RFID device includes an antenna defining a gap, with an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna across the gap. The RFID chip may be incorporated into an RFID strap, in which a pair of connection pads is connected to the RFID chip, with the connection pads connected to the antenna on opposite sides of the gap. Alternatively, the antenna may be connected to bond pads of the RFID chip. At least a portion of the antenna has a cross section with an at least partially curved perimeter. The cross section of the antenna may be differently shaped at different locations, such as having a flattened oval shape at one location and a substantially circular shape at another location. A portion of the cross section of the antenna may have a non-curved, relatively sharp edge, which may break through an outer oxide layer of a connection pad.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• H01Q 1/14 - SupportsMoyens de montage pour des fils ou autres éléments rayonnants non rigides
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets

Produits et services

Adhesives for use in labels and roll materials; adhesives, namely emulsion acrylic for general industrial use and use in the manufacture of labels and films; adhesives in sheets, tapes and webs for use in the manufacture of decorations, displays, label stock, graphics, packaging and wall coverings; hot melt rubber adhesives for use in the manufacture of labels, films, wall coverings and graphic displays; adhesive for sealing, packaging, bundling, cushioning, gasketing, sound absorption insulation and chemical fastening; liquid elastomers; elastomeric compounds; water-soluble adhesive; clear acrylic adhesives; adhesives, namely adhesive comprised of paper, metal or plastic or any combination thereof for decoration, displays, graphics and label stock; adhesives for use on fresh fruits and vegetables and on edible skins; aluminum dispersions for manufacturing of inks, paints and coatings; chemical compositions for making high surface area fillers, additives and metal catalysts; photographic paper; heat-sealable adhesives for cloth and fabric; adhesives, namely, solvent acrylic, solvent rubber adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, laminating adhesives. Inks, namely, inks for printing and dyeing; topcoat finishing for films and labels (coatings). Laminating machinery other than for office use; pattern cutting machines; printing machines for garment labels and tags; printing and marking machines for adhesive-backed labels; cutting machines for garment labels and tags; power operated fastening machines that secure layers of fabric, labels, tags, fasteners, tickets, cards and other marking media to merchandise; power operated fastening machine foot pedals; fastening machine needles and accessory parts thereof; packaging machinery and their parts; imprinting machinery; power operated printing machines; machine products, namely, power operated label dispensers, labeling machines, applicators, and imprinters; power operated adhesive tape dispensing machines; power operated price marking machines and component parts thereof, namely, inkers, machines for stacking of tags, and machines for winding tag and label webs; power operated machines for the marking and stamping of labels and tickets; machines for making self-adhesive materials, namely, labels and tags; power operated portable labelers for applying labels on electronic data storage units; power operated release backing removal machinery that removes backing from adhesive labels. Computer software for creating, managing, and assigning digital identities for physical products; downloadable computer software for data management, namely storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products; downloadable computer software for product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; downloadable software in the nature of mobile apps for all of the foregoing; application programming interface (api) software for all of the foregoing; computer peripherals, namely, printers and scanners; downloadable computer software for designing and printing labels and other printable media; computer software for use in automating business transactions, tracking materials and controlling inventory; rfid scanners; tabletop/table readers; High Density Read Enclosures (HDRE) for RFID readers; rfid tunnel automated systems; computer software for generating bar codes; bar code printers; computer software for operating printer systems and apparatus; thermal transfer and direct transfer printers, laser printers and systems, (namely, computer hardware and software, keyboard and monitor and printers, and accessories) that print and apply pressure-sensitive labels to cartons, packages or products; ticket and tag imprinting systems with accessories, namely, offset, laser and/or thermal printers and computer hardware and/or software for transmitting over a global computer network variable data, ticket formats, material specifications and shipping information electronically to remote locations to produce and print tickets and tags; supply chain information and support systems with accessories, namely, label printers and scanners, computer hardware and/or software for transmitting to manufacturers, retailers, vendors and/or freight consolidators supply chain information, including inventory packing and shipping information; downloadable software to transform data, create, analyze and report on productivity metrics, create, measure and analyze key performance indicators, and track, monitor, facilitate and manage workloads, workflows, resource allocations, costs and timelines for others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for product manufacturing, packing, shipping processes and product tracking and traceability; computer software for use with scanners and printers in a system for verifying the correctness of products supplied against customer orders; portable electrically powered printers for use by manufacturers and retailers in preparing product labels and tags; photographic identification system with accessories, namely, keyboard, monitor, camera, bar code scanner, printer, encoded badges and electronic badges, badge inserts, and/or computer hardware and software for generating photo-bearing identification badges for individuals, storing information of the individuals, providing building access control based on the information stored and/or providing a wide variety of searching and information processing of the information stored; electronic and radio-frequency inlays, tags and labels for use in inventory tracking and/or control; electronic smart labels and electronic smart labels for radio frequency identification (rfid) electronic tags, labels, sensors and indicators for indicating food freshness; electronic apparatus responsive to an information input device for printing labels or tags and attaching the labels or tags to articles of manufacture and apparel; magnetic sheets for crafting and stationery uses. Installation, repair, and maintenance of printers and accessories. Imprinting services; printing services for the preparation of product labels, tags and tickets. software-as-a-service (saas) featuring software for creating, managing, and assigning digital identities for physical products; providing non-downloadable computer software for data management, namely storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products; providing non-downloadable computer software for product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; providing computer software development tools, namely for developing computer software applications and programs that utilize digital identities for physical products and associated data for product authentication, product data capture, product data visualization, product analytics, product traceability, product cycle counting, product inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; providing non-downloadable software for use as application programming interface (api) software for all of the foregoing; software-as-a-service (saas) services featuring software to transform data, create, analyze and report on productivity metrics, create, measure and analyze key performance indicators, and track, monitor, facilitate and manage workloads, workflows, resource allocations, costs and timelines for others; software-as-a-service (saas) services featuring software for product manufacturing, packing, shipping processes and product tracking and traceability; product design services for others; product design services to solve printing and information workflow problems; non-downloadable software design and development services for use in barcode labelling; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; computer services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; on-line and telephone support for hardware and/or software; operate and maintain web sites to hold customer purchaser orders allowing ordering over the internet and offer option to download information for in-plant production or forwarding to remote ticket centers; design, consultation and technical support services for ticket and tag imprinting systems with accessories, namely, offset, laser and/or thermal printers and computer hardware and software for transmitting over a global computer network variable data, ticket formats, material specifications and shipping information electronically to remote locations to produce and print tickets and tags; design, consultation and technical support services for supply chain information and support systems with accessories, namely, label printers and scanners, paper and woven labels and tags, computer hardware and software for transmitting to manufacturers, retailers, vendors and/or freight consolidators supply chain information, including inventory packing and shipping information.

Abrégé

The present subject matter provides an RFID device that is configured to provide improved gain and directivity of an antenna. The RFID device includes an antenna, a metamaterial (MTM) array, and a substrate. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface, and the antenna includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface of the antenna and the MTM array are formed on the first surface of the substrate. The antenna and the MTM array are separated by a gap. The antenna is formed by a first electrically conductive material defining an area enclosed by a first perimeter. The antenna includes nested slots. The MTM array is formed by a second electrically conductive material defining an area enclosed by a second perimeter.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 15/00 - Dispositifs pour la réflexion, la réfraction, la diffraction ou la polarisation des ondes rayonnées par une antenne, p. ex. dispositifs quasi optiques
• H01Q 1/38 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie formés par une couche conductrice sur un support isolant

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a modular cutting system may include a crush-cutting unit configured to receive a label web from a printer and to cut through an adhesive layer of the label web towards an outer surface of the label web. In some embodiments, the system may include a support bracket configured for being mounted to a label printer. The system may include a tamp system. The tamp system may be configured for being mounted to the support bracket. The crush-cutting unit may be mounted to the support bracket. The system may include a printer configured for printing at least one of an image and text on the label web. The system may include an anvil positioned to hold the label web in place when the label web may be disposed between the anvil and the crush-cutting unit. The anvil may be positioned above the crush-cutting unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 11/70 - Utilisation de dispositifs coupants coupant perpendiculairement à la direction de l'avance du papier
• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a radio frequency identification (RFID) system may include at least one Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antenna component, a conductive loop having a largest dimension that is smaller than the wavelength of radiation transmitted at a Microwave Frequency (MW). The conductive loop may define a gap and an RFID chip may be electrically coupled to the conductive loop. The conductive loop may be configured to be resonant at an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and less resonant at Microwave Frequency (MW). The antenna component may be selected from the group consisting of a dipole antenna, a monopole antenna, a loop antenna, or a slot antenna.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Produits et services

(1) Adhesive backed labels; pressure sensitive labels

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided for conducting inventories using an electronic device. For example, the systems and methods herein may facilitate conducting inventories, e.g., for inventorying food products and/or other supplies for a restaurant. Such systems and methods may involve using an electronic device, such as a wireless and/or mobile devices, e.g., a smart cellular telephone, a tablet computer, and the like. In addition, the electronic device may be included in a system that records inventories, deliveries, and the like, and compares them to previous inventories, sales, and the like, e.g. to project future orders for supplies, to identify losses, such as waste or theft, and the like.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
• G06F 3/04842 - Sélection des objets affichés ou des éléments de texte affichés
• G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
• G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes

Produits et services

Adhesives for use in the manufacture of labels and roll materials; adhesives, namely emulsion acrylic for general industrial use and use in the manufacture of labels and films; adhesives in sheets, tapes and webs for use in the manufacture of decorations, displays, label stock, graphics, packaging and wall coverings; hot melt rubber adhesives for use in the manufacture of labels, films, wall coverings and graphic displays; industrial adhesive for sealing, packaging, bundling, cushioning, gasketing, sound absorption insulation and chemical fastening; liquid elastomers; elastomeric compounds; water-soluble adhesive for industrial purposes; clear acrylic adhesives for industrial purposes; industrial adhesives, namely adhesive comprised of paper, metal or plastic or any combination thereof for decoration, displays, graphics and label stock; adhesives for use on fresh fruits and vegetables and on edible skins; aluminum dispersions for manufacturing of inks, paints and coatings; chemical compositions for making high surface area fillers, additives and metal catalysts; photographic paper, chemically-sensitized; heat-sealable industrial adhesives for cloth and fabric; industrial adhesives, namely, solvent acrylic, solvent rubber adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, laminating adhesives. Inks, namely, inks for printing and dyeing; topcoat finishing for films and labels Laminating machinery for industrial use other than for office use; pattern cutting machines; printing machines for garment labels and tags made of textiles; cutting machines for garment labels and tags; power operated fastening machines that secure layers of fabric, labels, tags, fasteners, tickets, cards and other marking media to merchandise; power operated fastening machine foot pedals; fastening machine needles and accessory parts thereof; packaging machinery and their parts; imprinting machinery; power operated printing machines for commercial or industrial use; machine products, namely, power operated label printing machines for commercial use; machine products, namely, power operated automatic industrial labeling machines for applying labels to containers and bottles; machine products, namely, power operated power operated imprinting machines for industrial use; adhesive tape dispensing machines for industrial use; power operated price marking machines and component parts thereof for industrial use, for the marking and stamping of labels and tickets; machines for industrial use for making self-adhesive materials, namely, labels and tags; power operated portable labelers for commercial use for applying labels on electronic data storage units; power operated release backing removal machinery that removes backing from adhesive labels for commercial or industrial use Imprinting services, namely, custom imprinting of company names, logos, and messages on product labels, tags and tickets; printing services of product labels, tags and tickets. Downloadable computer software for creating, managing, and assigning digital identities for physical products; downloadable computer software for data management, namely storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products; downloadable computer software for product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; downloadable software in the nature of mobile apps for storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products, product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; downloadable application programming interface (API) software for storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products, product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; computer peripherals, namely, printers and scanners; downloadable computer software for designing and printing labels and other printable media; downloadable computer software for use in automating business transactions, tracking materials and controlling inventory; RFID scanners; tabletop/table RFID readers; HDRE enclosures for RFID readers; RFID tunnel automated systems comprising RFID readers; downloadable computer software for generating bar codes; bar code printers; downloadable computer software for operating printer systems and apparatus; thermal transfer and direct transfer printers for use with computers, laser printers or use with computers and systems comprising thermal and laser printers for use with computers, computer hardware, downloadable operating software, keyboard, and monitor that print and apply pressure-sensitive labels to cartons, packages or products; ticket and tag imprinting systems with accessories, comprising offset, laser and/or thermal printers all for use with computers, computer hardware and downloadable software for transmitting over a global computer network variable data, ticket formats, material specifications and shipping information electronically to remote locations to produce and print tickets and tags; supply chain information and support systems with accessories, comprising label printers and scanners, computer hardware and downloadable software for transmitting to manufacturers, retailers, vendors and freight consolidators supply chain information, including inventory packing and shipping information; downloadable software to transform data, create, analyze and report on productivity metrics, create, measure and analyze key performance indicators, and track, monitor, facilitate and manage workloads, workflows, resource allocations, costs and timelines for others; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for product manufacturing, packing, shipping processes and product tracking and traceability; downloadable computer software for use with scanners and printers in a system for verifying the correctness of products supplied against customer orders; portable electrically powered printers for use with computers by manufacturers and retailers in preparing product labels and tags; photographic identification system with accessories, comprising keyboard, monitor, camera, bar code scanner, printer, encoded badges and electronic badges, badge inserts, computer hardware, and downloadable software for generating photo-bearing identification badges for individuals, storing information of the individuals, providing building access control based on the information stored and providing a wide variety of searching and information processing of the information stored; electronic and radio-frequency inlays, tags and labels for use in inventory tracking and control; electronic smart radio frequency identification (RFID) labels and and electronic tags, labels, sensors and indicators for indicating food freshness; electronic apparatus responsive to an information input device for printing labels or tags and attaching the labels or tags to articles of manufacture and apparel; Flexible magnets in sheet form Installation, repair, and maintenance of printers and accessories Software-as-a-service (SAAS) featuring software for creating, managing, and assigning digital identities for physical products; providing non-downloadable computer software for data management, namely storing and managing data associated with digital identities for physical products; providing non-downloadable computer software for product authentication, data capture, data visualization, data analytics, product traceability, cycle counting, inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software development tools, namely non-downloadable software for developing computer software applications and programs that utilize digital identities for physical products and associated data for product authentication, product data capture, product data visualization, product analytics, product traceability, product cycle counting, product inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; providing non-downloadable software for use as application programming interface (API) software for product authentication, product data capture, product data visualization, product analytics, product traceability, product cycle counting, product inventory management, product tracking, interactions between user and product, and product information; software-as-a-service (SAAS) services featuring software to transform data, create, analyze and report on productivity metrics, create, measure and analyze key performance indicators, and track, monitor, facilitate and manage workloads, workflows, resource allocations, costs and timelines for others; software-as-a-service (SAAS) services featuring software for product manufacturing, packing, shipping processes and product tracking and traceability; product design services for others; product design services to solve printing and information workflow problems; computer software design and development services for others featuring non-downloadable software for use in barcode labelling; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; computer services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; on-line and telephone technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing hardware and software problems; providing a website that gives users the ability to purchase products over the internet or download information for in-plant production or forwarding to remote ticket centers; design services, namely, design of imprinting systems and supply chain information and support systems; consultation services, namely, technical consulting relating to printer design and imprinting systems; and technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with printer equipment and imprinting system software

Abrégé

In some embodiments, an RFID reader system is disclosed that includes a first region configured to allow movement of one or more RFID devices into the first region, and a second region configured to allow movement of the one or more RFID devices into the second region after traveling through the first region. The RFID reader system also includes a first transceiver configured to provide the one or more RFID devices traveling through the first region with a precharge using a first command. The RFID reader system also includes a second transceiver configured to use the precharge from the first transceiver to accelerate and complete communication with the one or more precharged RFID devices while the one or more precharged RFID devices are traversing the second region.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a roll for use in a rotary manufacturing system includes a cylindrical contact section that extends along a roll axis and may include a contact surface, an end face, a channel section, and a core section may have a core wall and a core shaft. The channel section may include a first wall and a channel shaft, and the channel section may define a channel between the first wall and the channel shaft that encircles the channel shaft and the roll axis. The channel may have an inner face, an outer face, and a channel end. The channel section and the core section may be attached to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• B26D 7/20 - Bancs à couper
• B26F 1/42 - DécoupageDécoupage à l'emporte-pièce utilisant une presse, p. ex. du type à pilon ayant un rouleau de pression

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a modular system for a printer may include a support bracket configured to be coupled to a printer, a cutting unit laterally mounted to the support bracket, and a tamp system laterally mounted to the support bracket. The cutting unit may be configured to receive a label web from the printer.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 11/70 - Utilisation de dispositifs coupants coupant perpendiculairement à la direction de l'avance du papier
• B26D 1/18 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément circulaire, p. ex. un disque tournant autour d'un axe mobile monté sur un chariot mobile
• B41J 11/66 - Utilisation de dispositifs coupants

Abrégé

A computer projector system and method for customization (labelling) of apparel and merchandise. The computer projector system provides virtual customer-assisted layout of apparel and merchandise targeted towards customization of branded sports merchandise which is manually assembled or pressed. The computer projector system consists of a mechanical arm attached to a heat press, a mini projector, a computer and cloud-based software with a database of customization of embellishments. The computer projector system displays an image of the customized set of numbers, letters, or patch design directly on the apparel (or other merchandise), so that the operator can manually place and press the components in a highly efficient and accurate manner. The computer projector system also addresses the problem of automatically correcting for kerning and arcing on customized product in accordance with pre-determined guidelines in the sports and entertainment industries.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
• B41F 17/38 - Appareils ou machines à imprimer de type particulier ou pour emploi particulier, non prévus ailleurs pour l'impression de tissus tricotés
• B41J 13/26 - Dispositifs de repérage
• B41M 1/26 - Impression sur d'autres surfaces que le papier ordinaire
• B41M 7/00 - Traitement ultérieur des travaux imprimés, p. ex. chauffage, irradiation
• G02B 27/18 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes , pour projection optique, p. ex. combinaison de miroir, de condensateur et d'objectif
• G06F 3/12 - Sortie numérique vers une unité d'impression
• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]

Abrégé

A computer projector system and method for customization (labelling) of apparel and merchandise. The computer projector system provides virtual customer-assisted layout of apparel and merchandise targeted towards customization of branded sports merchandise which is manually assembled or pressed. The computer projector system consists of a mechanical arm attached to a heat press, a mini projector, a computer and cloud-based software with a database of customization of embellishments. The computer projector system displays an image of the customized set of numbers, letters, or patch design directly on the apparel (or other merchandise), so that the operator can manually place and press the components in a highly efficient and accurate manner. The computer projector system also addresses the problem of automatically correcting for kerning and arcing on customized product in accordance with pre-determined guidelines in the sports and entertainment industries.

Classes IPC  ?

• G03B 21/134 - Projecteurs combinés avec un appareil dactylographique ou d'imprimerie
• A41D 27/08 - GarnituresOrnements
• A41H 43/04 - Assemblage de parties ou d'ébauches de vêtements par collage ou soudage
• G03B 21/14 - Projecteurs ou visionneuses du type par projectionLeurs accessoires Détails

Abrégé

In accordance with some embodiments, a wideband non-folded on-metal UHF RFID tag is disclosed. The wideband non-folded on-metal UHF RFID tag 100 may include a substrate and an antenna. The antenna may comprise a first dipole antenna with a first cut-out groove, a second dipole antenna with a second cut-out groove, a first loop antenna and a second loop antenna disposed within a central region of the antenna. The wideband non-folded on-metal UHF RFID tag 100 may include an RFID chip embedded to a center of the central region of the antenna, and a dielectric substrate adhered to an under surface of the antenna and the RFID chip.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing includes forming and attaching a first embellishment part onto a substrate composing a clothing article by sintering a thermoplastic powder on the substrate. Sintering may occur at a temperature below a temperature threshold, and sintering may further occur at a pressure below a pressure threshold. The first embellishment part may include all structural components of an entire embellishment. The first embellishment part may be a foundation for a complete embellishment. The method may also include forming a second embellishment part using an additive manufacturing process.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
• B29C 64/245 - Plates-formes ou substrats
• B29C 64/268 - Agencements pour irradiation par faisceaux laserAgencements pour irradiation par faisceaux d’électrons [FE]
• B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
• B33Y 10/00 - Procédés de fabrication additive
• B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive

Abrégé

A printed energy storage device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and the second electrode. At least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the separator includes frustules, for example of diatoms. The frustules may have a uniform or substantially uniform property or attribute such as shape, dimension, and/or porosity. A property or attribute of the frustules can also be modified by applying or forming a surface modifying structure and/or material to a surface of the frustules. A membrane for an energy storage device includes frustules. An ink for a printed film includes frustules.

Classes IPC  ?

• C01B 33/18 - Préparation de silice finement divisée ni sous forme de sol ni sous forme de gelPost-traitement de cette silice
• B01D 21/26 - Séparation du sédiment avec emploi de la force centrifuge
• B04B 7/12 - Garnitures internes, p. ex. plaques de protection
• H01G 11/24 - Électrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des matériaux composant les électrodes ou inclus dans les électrodes, p. ex. forme, surface ou porositéÉlectrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des poudres ou particules utilisées à cet effet
• H01G 11/26 - Électrodes caractérisées par leur structure, p. ex. multicouches, selon la porosité ou les caractéristiques de surface
• H01G 11/38 - Pâtes ou mélanges de carboneLiants ou additifs
• H01G 11/46 - Oxydes métalliques
• H01G 11/52 - Séparateurs

Abrégé

The present subject matter disclosed herein relates to a personalized content delivery system that may include a personalized content delivery device communicatively coupled to a portable communication device of a user via a communication network. The personalized content delivery device may be configured to identify an identity of the user and deliver a personalized template for display on the portable communication device of the identified user, and the personalized template may be embedded with personalized content generated based on the identity of the identified user.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 30/0207 - Remises ou incitations, p. ex. coupons ou rabais
• G06Q 30/0238 - Remises ou incitations, p. ex. coupons ou rabais au point de vente
• G06Q 30/0251 - Publicités ciblées
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds

Abrégé

In accordance with some embodiments, an item identification system is disclosed. The item identification system may include a user interaction device configured to receive inputs from one or more users identifying a requested item. The item identification system may include at least one item identifier communicably coupled to the one or more user interaction devices, and adapted to receive inputs from the one or more users and to perform operations based on inputs provided. The item identification system may also include a plurality of antennas, and a plurality of indicators operatively coupled to the at least one item identifier. The plurality of indicators may be adapted to transmit a responsive output signal based on inputs received from the at least one item identifier and at least one of the plurality of antennas.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/0833 - Repérage

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a monitoring system may include an RFID reader mounted to a support structure. The RFID reader may be configured for continuously scanning for RFID tagged items within a field and issuing an alert when an alert condition has been triggered.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G08B 21/18 - Alarmes de situation

Abrégé

A temperature-sensing RFID device includes an RFID chip and an antenna electrically coupled thereto. The RFID chip includes a temperature sensor, while the antenna is adapted to receive energy from an RF field and produce a signal. A shielding structure and/or a thermally conductive or absorbent structure may be associated with the RFID chip. The shielding structure is oriented so as to be positioned between at least a portion of the RFID chip and an outside environment and configured to shield the temperature sensor from at least one environmental factor capable of affecting a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of an article to which the RFID device is secured. The thermally conductive or absorbent structure is oriented so as to be positioned between at least a portion of the RFID chip and the article and configured to enhance thermal coupling between the temperature sensor and the article.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré

Abrégé

c) is introduced into the flat thread structure (16) of the textile carrier substrate (19).

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

Methods of determining whether a digital trigger-labeled article is leaving or returning to a merchandising location are described herein. In some embodiments, the method includes detecting one or more articles having attached or affixed thereto one or more tags or labels comprising one or more digital triggers using a plurality of readers, wherein each reader includes multiple read zones. In some embodiments, each reader contains phased array antenna beam steering. In some embodiments, the readers are arranged at set intervals from each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
• G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
• G01S 13/87 - Combinaisons de plusieurs systèmes radar, p. ex. d'un radar primaire et d'un radar secondaire

Abrégé

Methods and systems for detecting activity of variable weight-price items in detector-based inventory management and shopping systems in merchandising and/or storage areas are described herein. The methods described herein involve the use of multi-detector systems containing one or more digital triggers which can be read/detected in order to obtain a unique digital identity for the items. In some embodiments, the digital trigger is an RFID inlay and the detector-based system is a vision- or camera-based walk out shopping systems in order to detect variable weight-price items. In some embodiments, the vision- or camera-based walk out shopping system is deployed in a grocery store and the variable-weight items are selected from meats, cheeses, seafood, fruits and vegetables, deli items, salad bars, bulk items (e.g., nuts, coffee beans, grains, etc.) and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the sensors provide item level unique individual identification of the variable weight-price items to enhance the data fusion used to monitor these products by current employed ecosystems.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
• G06Q 20/20 - Systèmes de réseaux présents sur les points de vente
• G07G 1/00 - Caisses enregistreuses

Abrégé

Described herein a heat transfer label comprising a support portion comprising a release layer having a first side and a second side and a first carrier at least partially disposed on the first side of the release layer; and a transfer portion comprising a engravable first ink layer having a first side and a second side; and an adhesive layer having a first side and a second side, wherein a graphic design is engraved on the first ink layer using the laser light after the heat transfer label is at least partially bonded onto a substrate. Also described herein are methods of laser engraving a heat transfer label comprising at least partially bonding the heat transfer label described herein onto a substrate; and at least partially laser engraving the ink layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• B44C 1/17 - Transfert à sec
• C09J 7/40 - Adhésifs sous forme de films ou de pellicules caractérisés par des couches antiadhésives
• C09J 7/25 - Matières plastiquesMatières plastiques métallisées à base de composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
• C09J 7/21 - PapierTissus textiles
• B44C 3/00 - Procédés, non expressément prévus ailleurs, pour la réalisation de structures ornementales
• B41M 5/26 - Thermographie

Abrégé

Systems and methods of using multiple read area zones to generate more accurate item-level data are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods involve a local read area in combination with a wide read area. In some embodiments, a local area read device alone, or in combination with a wide area read device, is used to detect the removal or return of a product from a merchandising location or area in retail establishment. In some embodiments, a local area read alone, or in combination with a wide area read device, is used to detect the removal or return of a product from a merchandising location or area in retail establishment by detecting/reading a digital trigger on the product.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire

Abrégé

A temperature-sensing RFID device includes an RFID chip and an antenna electrically coupled thereto. The RFID chip includes a temperature sensor, while the antenna is adapted to receive energy from an RF field and produce a signal. A shielding structure and/or a thermally conductive or absorbent structure may be associated with the RFID chip. The shielding structure is oriented so as to be positioned between at least a portion of the RFID chip and an outside environment and configured to shield the temperature sensor from at least one environmental factor capable of affecting a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor of an article to which the RFID device is secured. The thermally conductive or absorbent structure is oriented so as to be positioned between at least a portion of the RFID chip and the article and configured to enhance thermal coupling between the temperature sensor and the article.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré

Abrégé

Consumer-used or consumer-based device that in their native or conventional state or configuration are not able to intercept and decipher/decode radio frequency (RF) signals, but upon modification as described herein can intercept an RF signal from one or more excited/interrogated RFID tags, systems containing the same, and methods of use thereof, are described herein. In some embodiments, the device is modified to include a software controller that limits the functionality of the antenna to receive only and modulates and defines the intercepted RF signal generated by an interrogated RFID tag or label. In some embodiments, the software controller modulates the filtering of the receiver to collect the targeted frequency and for data communication.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• H04B 5/00 - Systèmes de transmission en champ proche, p. ex. systèmes à transmission capacitive ou inductive

Abrégé

A process for producing a colorfast thermal applique using a polyester fabric blank, dye-sublimation printing a graphic image on the fabric blank, and calendar or heat-press laminating a multi-layer composite consisting of two opposing outer layer polyurethane adhesive sides with a middle layer or layers of die impeding and absorbing polymers adhered onto the unprinted side of the printed fabric blank. The multi-zone composite comprises a first layer of clear or pigmented polyurethane adhesive followed by a pigmented disperse die impeding and absorbing polymer layer or layers and a third clear layer of polyurethane adhesive. The first layer of the triple-layer adhesive is fused under combined temperature and pressure to the polyester blank until said first layers impregnates into said fabric blank. The fabric blank is then cut into a discrete finished applique.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
• B32B 27/40 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyuréthanes
• B32B 37/26 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche influençant la liaison au cours de la stratification, p. ex. couches anti-adhésives ou couches égalisatrices de la pression

Abrégé

In some embodiments, an RFID label rejecting system includes an imager for scanning an RFID label, and a label removal component for discarding an inoperable RFID label. The label removal component may include a paddle configured to receive the inoperable label as part of the removal process. The label removal component may include a retraction system configured to position the paddle in an ejection path of the label rejection system to receive a rejected label. The label removal component may include a removable liner on the paddle configured to receive the rejected label and to be discarded with the rejected label. The label removal component may include a pressurized gas system configured for ejecting a rejected label.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 9/44 - Commande d'alimentation en étiquettes par des moyens particuliers sensibles à des marques sur les étiquettes ou les objets
• B65C 1/02 - Pose d'étiquettes sur la surface plane d'objets, p. ex. sur des emballages, des bandes plates
• B65C 9/00 - Parties constitutives ou détails des machines ou appareils à étiqueter
• B65C 9/40 - CommandesDispositifs de sécurité
• G06K 5/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour vérifier l'exactitude du marquage sur un support d'enregistrementDispositifs de localisation de colonne
• G06K 17/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour faire travailler en coopération des équipements couverts par plusieurs des groupes principaux , p. ex. fichiers automatiques de cartes incluant les opérations de transport et de lecture
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

Semiconductor wafer devices are formed of a wafer or a portion of a wafer. The wafer or wafer portion includes a plurality of functional blocks, one of which comprises an energy source and another which takes some other form, such as digital logic, data storage, a communication module, a display, a display driver, or a sensor. A functional block may be formed as part of processing of the wafer or may comprise a post-processing element. The functional blocks combine to provide an operational system having a plurality of functions. The wafer may be formed of an amorphous material, allowing the device to have a three-dimensional, non-planar structure, such as a cuboidal or tubular structure. If the device comprises only a portion of a wafer, a plurality of devices may be formed from a single wafer, with each portion being removed from the remainder of the wafer to define a device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 23/00 - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide
• H01L 27/00 - Dispositifs consistant en une pluralité de composants semi-conducteurs ou d'autres composants à l'état solide formés dans ou sur un substrat commun

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a handheld label application device (100) includes a housing assembly (102), a print head (108) mounted inside the housing assembly and configured to print on a label (112), and a sensor (118) positioned inside the housing assembly, wherein the sensor is configured to detect at least one optical attribute (114) of a label before it is printed on by the printer.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 11/02 - Distributeurs d'étiquettes à commande manuelle, p. ex. modifiés pour permettre l'application d'étiquettes sur des objets avec équipement pour impression

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a handheld label application device (100) includes a housing assembly (102), a print head (108) mounted inside the housing assembly and configured to print on a label (112), and a sensor (118) positioned inside the housing assembly, wherein the sensor is configured to detect at least one optical attribute (114) of a label before it is printed on by the printer.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 11/02 - Distributeurs d'étiquettes à commande manuelle, p. ex. modifiés pour permettre l'application d'étiquettes sur des objets avec équipement pour impression

Abrégé

In an embodiment, a processor-based method for identifying or determining a callout event sequence of a connected product at a point or site in a supply chain includes obtaining a real-time parameter of the connected product at a first location within the supply chain by receiving an output from an interrogation of a digital trigger that is attached to or incorporated into the connected product. The method further includes determining a comparison result by comparing the real-time parameter of the connected product with a target parameter using a condition. The method further includes, based on the comparison result, identifying a related callout. The method further includes, based on the callout, remedying the event by performing an automated action.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
• G06Q 10/0833 - Repérage

Abrégé

The disclosed technology generally relates to energy storage devices, and more particularly to energy storage devices comprising frustules. According to an aspect, a supercapacitor comprises a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a plurality of frustules having formed thereon a surface active material. The surface active material can include nanostructures. The surface active material can include one or more of a zinc oxide, a manganese oxide and a carbon nanotube.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 4/00 - Électrodes
• H01G 11/10 - Condensateurs hybrides ou condensateurs EDL multiples, p. ex. réseaux ou modules
• H01G 11/24 - Électrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des matériaux composant les électrodes ou inclus dans les électrodes, p. ex. forme, surface ou porositéÉlectrodes caractérisées par les propriétés structurelles des poudres ou particules utilisées à cet effet
• H01G 11/26 - Électrodes caractérisées par leur structure, p. ex. multicouches, selon la porosité ou les caractéristiques de surface
• H01G 11/36 - Nanostructures, p. ex. nanofibres, nanotubes ou fullerènes
• H01G 11/46 - Oxydes métalliques
• H01G 11/52 - Séparateurs
• H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
• H01M 4/50 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse
• H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
• H01M 4/90 - Emploi de matériau catalytique spécifié
• H01M 8/16 - Éléments à combustible biochimique, c.-à-d. éléments dans lesquels des micro-organismes agissent comme catalyseurs
• H01G 11/02 - Condensateurs hybrides, c.-à-d. ayant des électrodes positive et négative différentesCondensateurs électriques à double couche [EDL]Procédés de fabrication desdits condensateurs ou de leurs composants utilisant des combinaisons de réactions de réduction et d'oxydation, p. ex. dispositifs redox ou solion
• H01M 6/40 - Batteries imprimées
• H01M 10/05 - Accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux

Abrégé

of the Disclosure A flexible RFID wire tag includes an RFID chip and an associated antenna formed of a deformable filament. The antenna may be helically shaped and deformable from an initial helical configuration to an expanded helical configuration having a greater diameter. An object or a portion of an object is positioned within an open interior of the helical antenna and then the antenna is returned from the expanded configuration to the initial configuration to cause the antenna to contact and grip the object. In another aspect, first and second ends of the antenna are secured to an object, with the filament being configured to deform and/or vibrate upon being subjected to a stimulus so as to modify at least one operational parameter of the antenna. Such a deformable filament may be helical or may be differently configured, such as to be incorporated into a cardboard ticket.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

In some embodiments, an RFID system for product identification may include a compartment having a first wall and a second wall that extend toward each other and that together define at least part of a cavity and a channel. The cavity may extend laterally along a first direction and may be configured to contain a suspended package and having a first width may extend along a second direction. The channel may extend laterally along the first direction and having a second width may extend along a second direction, the channel being in fluid communication with the cavity, the channel may be configured to limit movement along the second direction of a support that extends downward through the channel and into the cavity to support the suspended package, the second width of the channel being narrower than the first width of the cavity.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire

Abrégé

A high frequency (HF) antenna for radio frequency tags includes a conductive element such as a letter, a shape, or a logo that is associated with brand indicia, and in insulating gap that is disposed in the conductive element. The insulating gap follows a generally spiral path through the conductive element and electrically insulates areas of the conductive element adjacent to the insulating gap, resulting in the formation of an HF coil antenna in the conductive element. The visual impact of the HF antenna may be mitigated by reducing the width of the insulating gap, using a nonlinear complex path, using a path that matches patterns in the indicia, following the contours of existing logo elements, or by disposing non-conductive layers or shaped conductive layers over the insulating gap.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 1/36 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie
• H01Q 1/44 - Détails de dispositifs associés aux antennes utilisant un équipement ayant une autre fonction principale servant en outre d'antenne

Abrégé

An antenna configured to support high frequency and ultra-high frequency RFID modes includes a coiled metal trace configured to provide low resistance and high Q for operation as a loop antenna in a high frequency mode. Adjacent sections of the coiled metal trace are separated by a narrow gap of about 200 µm or less for ultra-high frequency coupling between adjacent sections of the metal trace for operation as a monopole or dipole antenna in an ultra-high frequency mode. The antenna may include a ground plane configured to be disposed in proximity to the metal trace to substantially reduce the effect of environmental metal proximate to the antenna during operation of the antenna in the high frequency mode or ultra-high frequency mode. The antenna may include a dielectric configured to be disposed between the ground plane and the metal trace.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 7/00 - Cadres ayant une distribution du courant sensiblement uniforme et un diagramme de rayonnement directif perpendiculaire au plan du cadre
• H01Q 9/40 - Élément ayant une surface rayonnante étendue
• H04B 5/00 - Systèmes de transmission en champ proche, p. ex. systèmes à transmission capacitive ou inductive
• H01Q 5/40 - Structures imbriquées ou entrelacéesDispositions combinées ou présentant un couplage électromagnétique, p. ex. comprenant plusieurs éléments rayonnants alimentés sans connexion commune

Abrégé

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes an RFID circuit and an antenna formed from discrete elements of visual indicia. The antenna may operate substantially as a dipole antenna with a first part of the logo functioning as one conductive element of the antenna and a second part of the logo functioning as a second conductive element of the antenna. The letters and shapes in the indicia may be electrically coupled with visually‐minimized electrical connectors. The terminals of the RFID circuit are connected to each part of the logo. The RFID circuit can be disposed in a non‐conducting gap between two halves of a common letter or shape, and a top layer can be disposed over the gap to electrically seal the gap and visually connect the two halves of the common letter or shape.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/08 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code utilisant des marquages de différentes sortes sur le même support d'enregistrement, p. ex. un marquage étant lu optiquement et l'autre par des moyens magnétiques
• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

A system and method for attaching devices with straps to a common bus includes a bus having a flexible non‐conductive substrate configured for roll‐to‐roll processing and two or more flexible bus conductors disposed on the substrate. The flexible bus conductors are configured to receive devices with straps via roll‐to‐roll processing. Each device with straps is capacitively coupled to at least two of the bus conductors using pressure sensitive adhesive. The flexible bus conductors are configured to transfer power, data, or power and date with each attached device with straps. Each device with straps can be an energy harvester device, an energy storage device, an energy consuming device, a sensor device, or a control device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05K 3/32 - Connexions électriques des composants électriques ou des fils à des circuits imprimés

Abrégé

A two-part RFID antenna, metallic packaging containing the same as part of an integrated RFID inlay, and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In some embodiments, the two-part antenna contains a feed element and a radiative element. In some embodiments, the feed element is an antenna which sends and/or receives radio signals from an RFID reader/scanner. In some embodiments, the second element is a radiative element which radiates the radio signals received by or sent from the antenna. In some embodiments, the radiative element is a metallic packaging. The prototypes described herein exhibited good sensitivity and operating rang

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
• B65D 25/20 - Accessoires externes
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• H01Q 13/10 - Antennes à fentes résonnantes

Abrégé

A system and method is provided for delivering customized information related to a specific product of interest to consumer. In practice, the consumer uses a suitably enabled portable, mobile and/or wireless device (e.g., such as a mobile camera phone) to scan or otherwise read a marker associated with a product, retail item or other article of interest. From the marker, a unique ID is obtained (i.e., the marker ID). The marker ID is then used to cross-reference a URL or other like address in a database that relates marker IDs to corresponding URLs. The target URL is returned to the consumer's device and an http session is established with a content management server at the target URL. In one suitable embodiment, the content management server obtains a SKU and/or template web page ID that are associated with the marker ID in a database. Suitably, the SKU relates to the specific product with which the marker was associated. Having in this way determined the actual specific product of interest to the consumer, customized information related thereto can be delivered to the consumer's device, e.g., via a web page optimized for the identified device. Optionally, the web page content and/or template is obtained from a database that associates the same with the template web page ID received by the content management server.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 30/0201 - Modélisation du marchéAnalyse du marchéCollecte de données du marché
• G06Q 30/0226 - Systèmes d’incitation à un usage fréquent, p. ex. programmes de miles pour voyageurs fréquents ou systèmes de points
• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]

Abrégé

The invention relates to a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) device for an injection molded product comprising layers of different components to reduce thermal shrinkage or expansion and failure of the RFID inlay due to the high temperatures during injection molding. The introduced device allows for a thin build and a flat, smooth injection molded product.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a printer system may include a location sensor, a motor and driver assembly configured for adjusting a print position of a subsequent image on a substrate having a first side and a second side and at least one wireless communication device, and an optical sensor. Adjustment of the print position may be based on detection of the wireless communication device using the location sensor and a subsequent determination of whether the corresponding printed image is properly aligned with the wireless communication device using the optical sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41F 13/02 - Entraînement ou guidage des bandes à l'intérieur des presses ou des machines
• B41F 17/00 - Appareils ou machines à imprimer de type particulier ou pour emploi particulier, non prévus ailleurs
• B41F 13/00 - Parties constitutives communes aux machines ou presses rotatives
• B41M 1/26 - Impression sur d'autres surfaces que le papier ordinaire

Abrégé

A system and method for food traceability from a food service location to the consumer is disclosed. The method comprises marking food items with a received label as the food items are received. This received label identifies a storage location for the food item and generates traceability information for the food item. If the food item is not intended for storage, then the food item is transferred to a prep table and unique item information is generated for the food item. The food item can then be prepped for usage. During the prepping process, the food item's expiration date is verified, and a serial number is generated, and a use by date is calculated. If the prepped food item is to be served to a consumer, a label is generated with traceability information, and unneeded ingredients are re-purposed or properly disposed of.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/0833 - Repérage
• G01N 33/02 - Nourriture
• G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
• G06Q 30/0601 - Commerce électronique [e-commerce]
• G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
• H04W 4/35 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la gestion de biens ou de marchandises