Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G06K 13/00 - Conveying record carriers from one station to another, e.g. from stack to punching mechanism
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations

Abstract

RFID label rejecting system including 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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Controls; Safety devices
• G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrier; Column-detection devices
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

Methods and systems including one or more entropically configured distinct physical features (an "identropy") that serve as unique identifiers for a physical item, such as a product or device, particularly products and/or devices in commerce, documents, packaging, etc. are described herein. The identropy makes it possible to uniquely distinguish one item from the other. In one embodiment, the identropy needs to be converted into a digital entity which can be done through a challenge - response interaction, in which a physical challenge acts upon the identropy, and in which the identropy as a reaction to the challenge will provide a physical response. In some embodiments, the response(s) described above is encrypted. In some embodiments, the resulting decrypted and optionally decompressed code can be compared to the digital response that was retrieved upon the challenge by the authentication device to estimate a trust score, such as a trust quotient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/08 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means

Abstract

A system for reading RFID tags or labels on merchandise in a shopping cart or basket includes a chamber sized and configured to receive a shopping cart or basket. The chamber includes a portal sized and configured to accommodate a shopping cart or basket, along with an associated closure that is movable between open and closed conditions. At least one antenna coupled to an RFID reader is associated with an interior of the chamber and oriented to send signals to and receive signals from RFID tags or labels on merchandise in a shopping cart or basket within the chamber. The chamber and the closure are configured to prevent signals sent to and from RFID tags or labels on merchandise in a shopping cart or basket within the chamber from exiting the chamber. A transport mechanism may be provided to automatically move the shopping cart or basket through the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G07G 1/00 - Cash registers

Abstract

In some embodiments, a product management system includes at least one receiving location configured to receive a product associated with at least one smart device encoded with a unique identifier. The product management system further includes a reader system configured to receive a first signal transmitted from the at least one smart device, determine a time measurement, determine a state of the product based at least in part on a time measurement, and transmit a second signal based on the state of the product. The product management system further includes at least one display associated with the product and configured to receive the second signal from the reader system, and generate a visual indication of the state of the product based at least in part on the second signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

A system and method for configuring Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) read and write power levels includes an RFID module that generates RF signals, a digital step attenuator that attenuates RF signals, an antenna that transmits attenuated RF signals, and an RF shield that isolates the antenna from an RFID label supply roll. A floor read power is determined by iteratively interrogating an RFID label while decreasing the RF signal power until the label fails to respond to the interrogation. A ceiling read power is determined by iteratively interrogating the RFID label while increasing the RF signal power until multiple labels respond to the interrogation. The read power level is set between the floor read power and the ceiling read power. The write power level is determined by iteratively attempting to program the RFID module while increasing the write power from the read power level until successfully written.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 3/50 - Mechanisms producing characters by printing and also producing a record by other means
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

Abstract

A method for recovering missed RFID tagged items in an RFID tunnel environment is disclosed. The method comprises using a dynamic RFID tunnel system comprised of a first RFID tunnel and a second RFID tunnel to inventory one or more containers of items having RFID tags. A first RFID read is performed in the first RFID tunnel and compared to expected inventory stored in a database. If the comparison does not match, a second RFID read is performed in a subsequent RFID tunnel at a higher RFID read power and by moving the containers slower than the speed of movement of the containers into the first RFID tunnel. If a comparison of the second read to the expected containers' inventory still does not match, the containers may be recirculated through the tunnel system or may be diverted to an exceptions audit depending on how the system is configured.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a centralized system for generating labels and/or RFID tags that are printed and/or encoded with standard schema to make tracking of components easier in order to provide for the provenance of assets, especially consumable goods. A smart printing terminal is provided that can manage the product commissioning process as each item or component for a particular product is readied for shipment. The entire case, as well as pallet information, may be correlated together to provide for a complete data set relating to the products commissioned for a particular grower/producer or end user/customer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit

Abstract

A method of ensuring employee compliance during preparation of a food product, comprises: verifying the identity of an employee using an internet-of-thing printer; evaluating compliance of the employee using the internet-of-thing printer; wherein the compliance is selected from the criteria consisting of: training compliance; handwashing compliance; body temperature within a safe and healthy range; and combinations thereof; wherein the handwashing compliance further comprises using a smart device; and if the employee is compliant, permitting the employee to begin preparation of the food product.

Abstract

Methods for food traceability are disclosed, which enhance food safety. In one embodiment, methods are disclosed for tracing a temperature profile of a food product from an origin to an ultimate disposition. In another embodiment, methods are disclosed for identifying a recall for a food item from an origin to an ultimate disposition are disclosed. In yet other embodiments, methods are disclosed for tracing a food item from a food service location to a consumer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0832 - Special goods or special handling procedures, e.g. handling of hazardous or fragile goods
• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• G06Q 10/30 - Administration of product recycling or disposal
• G06Q 50/12 - Hotels or restaurants

Abstract

A system and method for hands-free stock picking using radio frequency identification ("RFID") includes a fixed RFID reader configured to interrogate RFID tags associated with inventory that is disposed on shelving, and an RFID barrier that is configured to substantially inhibit interrogation of RFID tags associated with active inventory on the shelving. The RFID reader receives responses from the replenishment inventory on the shelving which are tabulated. When an item is picked from the active inventory and moved away from the RFID barrier, the RFID reader receives an increased number of responses for that item compared to the tabulated inventory. The system then associates the picked item with the associated customer order.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A smart prep table and associated method of food traceability is disclosed which comprises an RFID system used in conjunction with a machine vision or intelligent imaging system to unobtrusively obtain, maintain and update information on the current inventory levels of the food items and/or ingredients on or in proximity to the prep table. The device and related method of the present invention may also be used to gather traceability data with respect to the food items and/or ingredients, and the food products that result therefrom. In turn, the traceability data may be provided to consumers or other users, and may also be used to generate a variety of different consumer or user alerts.

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0833 - Tracking
• G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders

Abstract

A thermal transfer and process for producing it that provides a fully-digital printed heat transfer capable of little to no process changeover between different graphics. Specifically, the method comprises printing a digital image onto a treated adhesive substrate, applying the image side to a carrier substrate, then digitally cutting and removing substrate not containing graphic elements through a combination of kiss-and-through cutting to produce a high stretch, multi-color photographic quality print transfers for the apparel and soft goods industry.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/10 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
• B32B 38/14 - Printing or colouring

Abstract

A label applicator device for use with a printer (10) or combination printer/cutting device (100) for applying a printed label to an object. The device comprises a mounting plate for mechanically connecting the device to the printer or combination printer/cutting device, a positioning arm, an adjusting element, and a tamping plate attached to the adjusting element. The positioning arm movably retains the adjusting element to control the depth that the tamping plate moves when applying a label exiting the printer or combination printer/ cutting device to a product. The device further comprises an electronic interface port for electrically communicating with the printer or combination printer/cutting device. Alternatively, a printer or a combination printer/cutting device may be directly integrated into the label applicator device. The label applicator device is adaptable for use with both new and existing printers and cutting devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
• B65C 1/02 - Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
• B65C 9/18 - Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
• B65C 9/36 - Wipers; Pressers

Abstract

System and method for using one or more entropically configured distinct physical features (a "IDENTROPY") for establishing trust, accountability, and transparency with respect to physical items are disclosed. Such system and method are useful, among other things, for detecting counterfeit physical items.

Abstract

An automated method of tracing food products that are to be donated or disposed of and that is comprised of (1) the configuration and setup of an application for the food product items to be donated or disposed of; (2) the execution of the food product item donation or disposal event, wherein labels may be created with appropriate data about the food product and/or event printed thereon and/or the data captured in a data log; and (3) the viewing and/or extraction and further processing of the captured data from the data log of the updates to the food products that are being donated or disposed of. The method of the present invention may be used in conjunction with an intelligent printer, such as a RFID, QR code, or barcode printer.

Abstract

A method of remotely updating information related to a food product item is disclosed herein. The method is comprised of configuring an application that can receive nutritional, allergen, dating or other important information specific to the food product. The information may be updatable either automatically or manually. The data is input into the application and linked to a remote database via a key identifier. The food product is then tagged or labeled so that a user may access the most current updated information. The method of the present invention may be used in conjunction with an intelligent printer, such as a RFID, QR code, or barcode printer, a smart device, or a personal computer.

Abstract

A cutter accessory is provided for use in combination with a printing device as part of a printing system. The cutter accessory includes a body that is configured to be mounted onto the printing device. An access door is mounted to the body and movable between a closed position and an open position. A slot is defined in the access door and configured to receive printed material from the printing device when the access door is in the closed position. A cutting blade is movably mounted to the body, with at least one cam being associated with the cutting blade. The cam is operable to move the cutting blade with respect to the slot to cut the printed material and is accessible when the access door is in the open position, but not accessible when the access door is in the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
• B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65C 11/02 - Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

Abstract

A tag for use in a hot holding unit for storing a heated food item on a rack has a perimeter defining a display area and a support area, wherein the display area includes information identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded, and the support area includes at least one slit associated with the perimeter and configured to receive a rod of the rack.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
• B65C 11/02 - Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
• G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
• A23L 5/00 - Preparation or treatment of foods or foodstuffs, in general; Food or foodstuffs obtained thereby; Materials therefor
• A21B 3/00 - Parts or accessories of ovens

Abstract

A high speed tabletop and industrial printer is disclosed with integrated high speed RFID encoding and verification at the same time. The industrial printer simultaneously prints on and electronically encodes/verifies RFID labels, tags, and/or stickers attached to a continuous web. The industrial printer comprises a lighted sensor array for indexing the printing to the RFID tags; and a cutter powered from the industrial printer for cutting the web that the RFID tags are disposed on. The industrial printer comprises two RFID reader/writers that are individually controlled. Specifically, one of the RFID reader/writers comprises the ability to electronically encode the RFID tags while the web is moving; and the second RFID reader/writer uses an additional RFID module and antenna on the printer for verifying the data encoded to the RFID tags. Further, the printer utilizes adaptive RFID power settings to prevent misreads and other errors when encoding tags.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrier; Column-detection devices
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A process for optimizing a command sequence between an RFID (radio-frequency identification) interrogator and an RFID tag based on foreknowledge of a communication sequence between the RFID interrogator and the RFID tag, involves the steps of: issuing a Req_RN (request random number) command via the RFID interrogator; issuing a handle New RN 16 (new random number 16) via the RFID tag; responding with an access command via the RFID interrogator; and responding with status via the RFID tag.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

Abstract

A high speed tabletop and industrial printer is disclosed with integrated high speed RFID encoding and verification at the same time. The industrial printer simultaneously prints on and electronically encodes/verifies RFID labels, tags, and/or stickers attached to a continuous web. The industrial printer comprises a lighted sensor array for indexing the printing to the RFID tags; and a cutter powered from the industrial printer for cutting the web that the RFID tags are disposed on. The industrial printer comprises two RFID reader/writers that are individually controlled. Specifically, one of the RFID reader/writers comprises the ability to electronically encode the RFID tags while the web is moving; and the second RFID reader/writer uses an additional RFID module and antenna on the printer for verifying the data encoded to the RFID tags. Further, the printer utilizes adaptive RFID power settings to prevent misreads and other errors when encoding tags.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrier; Column-detection devices
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A method of adding a plurality of customizable event timers to a food freshness printer or smart printer (1) is disclosed. The customizable event timers are added by the operator for the purpose of sounding an alarm to indicate an elapse in time and/or printing labels at a predetermined interval. When the event timer expires and the user acknowledges the audible tone, the user has the option to restart the timer for the next event or delete the timer. Further, the event timers enable the user to either display a message or print a set of labels when the timer expires.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04G 15/00 - Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
• G04G 13/02 - Producing acoustic time signals at preselected times, e.g. alarm clocks

Abstract

A high speed tabletop and industrial printer is disclosed with integrated high speed RFID encoding and verification at the same time. The industrial printer simultaneously prints on and electronically encodes/verifies RFID labels, tags, and/or stickers attached to a continuous web. The industrial printer comprises a lighted sensor array for indexing the printing to the RFID tags; and a cutter powered from the industrial printer for cutting the web that the RFID tags are disposed on. The industrial printer comprises two RFID reader/writers that are individually controlled. Specifically, one of the RFID reader/writers comprises the ability to electronically encode the RFID tags while the web is moving; and the second RFID reader/writer uses an additional RFID module and antenna on the printer for verifying the data encoded to the RFID tags. Further, the printer also comprises a quick release cover with thumbscrews that allow for easy removal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A high speed tabletop and industrial printer is disclosed with integrated high speed RFID encoding and verification at the same time. The industrial printer simultaneously prints on and electronically encodes/verifies RFID labels, tags, and/or stickers attached to a continuous web. The industrial printer comprises a lighted sensor array for indexing the printing to the RFID tags; and a cutter powered from the industrial printer for cutting the web that the RFID tags are disposed on. The industrial printer comprises two RFID reader/writers that are individually controlled. Specifically, one of the RFID reader/writers comprises the ability to electronically encode the RFID tags while the web is moving; and the second RFID reader/writer uses an additional RFID module and antenna on the printer for verifying the data encoded to the RFID tags. Further, the printer utilizes adaptive RFID power settings to prevent misreads and other errors when encoding tags.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A process for optimizing RFID tag system throughput comprises the steps of: accepting memory block identification for each memory block to be written and data to be written into each memory block; executing RFID Gen 2 (radio-frequency generation 2) tag device commands via the composite RFID interrogator host write memory command to place the RFID Gen 2 tag device in an open state; executing successive write commands to the multiple memory blocks of the RFID Gen 2 tag device defined in a host command; leaving the RFID Gen 2 tag device in the open state for a duration of an entire set of command write/verification operations conducted while the RF power from the RFID encoder is not altered; and returning the RFID Gen 2 tag device to a ready state when all memory blocks have been written, and returning status of results to the host command.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A process for printing, encoding and verifying RFID products, using a thermal tabletop and industrial printer device involves: feeding a label in position; fetching data from memory; generating a program command with a data packet; sending the data packet to an RFID reader/writer module; receiving a response packet from the RFID reader/writer module; extracting response data from the response packet; decoding the response data; and electronically encoding the RFID products with data by means of a first RFID reader/writer module while the continuous web is moving, characterized by verifying the data encoded to the RFID tags by means of a second RFID reader/writer module, wherein the second RFID reader/writer module (34) is individually controlled from the first RFID reader/writer module, such that encoding and verifying of the RFID products can be done simultaneously.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
• G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A method of utilizing a startup wizard is disclosed. The startup wizard guides a user through the installation of a food freshness barcode printer, enabling a non-technical user to complete the installation in minimal time. Specifically, the startup wizard detects first power on or is accessible from a system menu. Then, when the printer is installed, the startup wizard is entered which prompts the user for some or all of the following items: language, date format, product database, network configuration, or other specific elements required for implementation. The user is then guided through the installation process which enables a non-technical user to complete the installation of the food freshness barcode printer in minimal time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
• G06F 8/61 - Installation
• B41J 3/00 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed

Abstract

A radio frequency identification (RFID) device (10) including: a circuit (12) provisioned to communicate an identification code to an RFID reader; a first antenna (14) operatively connected to the circuit; and a radiating structure (22) inductive coupled to the first antenna (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• A41D 27/00 - OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - Details of garments or of their making
• D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
• D06H 1/04 - Marking textile materials; Marking in combination with metering or inspecting by attaching threads, tags, or the like
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

Abstract

A label assembly including one or more dissolvable thermal direct adhesive labels mounted on a release liner. According to one embodiment, each label includes a base layer, a thermal direct layer, an adhesive layer, and a barrier layer. The base layer, which has an upper surface and a lower surface, is water-dissolvable and may be made of a water- dissolvable paper. The thermal direct layer is positioned directly over the upper surface of the base layer and functions in the conventional manner to produce markings therein in response to heat. The adhesive layer is water-dissolvable and is positioned below the lower surface of the base layer. The barrier layer, which is positioned directly below the lower surface of the base layer and directly over the adhesive layer, serves to prevent migration of the adhesive layer through the base layer and into contact with the thermal direct layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
• G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer

Abstract

A process for applying digitally printed applique indicia which results in decorative and identification elements when applied to apparel and other textile products, the elements being an alternative to direct embroidery, embroidered emblems, thermo-transfer films, silk screen or sublimated printing. The production process includes a design phase (1 ), a separation phase (2), a printing phase (3), an optional traditional embroidery phase (4), and an etching/cutting phase (5) The process can incorporate embroidered elements but has the benefit of reducing or eliminating portions of stitching and or extra applique layers in the emblem The resulting product has superior care and durability characteristics to screen printing and heat transfers as the image is more wash fast and can be ironed The heat or pressure transfer capability can allow much faster customization of finished garments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments