Systems and methods for breakaway RFID tags
US8179265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/09127
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
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