Interactive information package

US6859745B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Timothy Carr · Morgantown, US
• Siegfried Landskrone · Kirchheimbolanden, DE
• Lawrence M. Smeyak · Lafayette, US
• Mark Powell · Crawfordsville, US
• Sharon L. Gatlin-Chambers · Fishers, US
• John Ziegler · Carmel, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 17, 2002
• Grant date: Feb 22, 2005
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2203/10
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A product package embodying the principles of the present invention includes an integrated circuit device which is configured for radio frequency interfacing with associated equipment. The package is configured such that the integrated circuit device is disposed within the package, thus assuring that the device remains associated with the package's contents. Notably, this arrangement facilitates use of the device for applications apart from product tracking and inventory control, including product promotions, storage, and dissemination of product information, and quality assurance including tamper-indication. A packaging machine for writing information on, and or reading information from, the integrated circuit device is also disclosed.