Systems and methods for providing tags adapted to be incorporated with or in items
US11861440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/2225
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for integrating tags with items. The methods comprise: dynamically determining a length of each metal thread to be incorporated into or trace to be disposed on a item to optimize tag performance in view of dielectric and tuning properties of the item. In the metal thread scenarios, the methods also involve: creating a metal thread having the length that was dynamically determined; and sewing the metal thread into the item being produced to form an antenna for a first tag. In the trace scenarios, the methods also involve forming the trace on the item being produced to form an antenna for a first tag. Next, at least a communications enabled device is attached to the item so as to form an electrical coupling or connection between the communications enabled device and the at least one antenna.
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