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| 20080197200 | TRANSACTION CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080277481 | Renewable cards - Various aspects are directed toward the fabrication of cards, cardstock and card products made from renewable and/or inert materials. Information cards fabricated from such materials are disclosed. Information cards generally include annotation regions, and often include protective layers fabricated from renewable polymers or inert polymers. Methods directed toward the fabrication of renewable cards, card products and cardstock are disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080283615 | DUAL INTERFACE INLAYS - A dual interface inlay having a bottom sheet; an antenna wire mounted to the top surface of the bottom sheet; end portions of the antenna wire formed with squiggles or meanders forming contact areas of increased surface area for subsequent attachment of a chip or chip module to the antenna wire; conductive material applied to the end portions of the antenna wire; a top sheet disposed over the bottom sheet for lamination thereto; and recesses formed in a bottom surface of the top sheet, at positions corresponding to the contact area. The antenna wire may be insulated wire, and insulation may be removed from the end portions of the antenna wire. Silicon cushions may be disposed in the bottom sheet under the contact areas. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080314988 | SMART INFORMATION CARRIER AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THERFOR - A smart information carrier comprising a security element having two sides each side being laminated with at least one transparent polymer foil having a melting point higher than 150° C. so that the security element is surrounded by an edge at least 1 mm wide in which the at least one transparent polymer foil on each side of the security element are laminated to one another, the security element comprising an IC-module and a natural fibre-containing or synthetic fibre-containing continuous support exclusive of an antenna, the IC-module comprising an electronic chip and an antenna integrated therein, wherein the support is security printed on at least the side of the support nearer to the IC-module and the IC-module is at least substantially encapsulated with a transparent polymer or polymer mixture with a melting point up to 150° C. which also coats at least the part of the side of the support nearer to the IC-module non-adjacent to the IC-module; and a method for producing a smart information carrier comprising the steps of: security printing at least one side of a natural fibre-containing or synthetic fibre-containing continuous support; if only one side of the support is security printed the non-security-printed side of the support is placed on the lower melting point side of a two polymer laminate with the high melting point side having a melting point higher than 150° C. and an IC-module comprising an electronic chip and an antenna integrated therein is placed on the other side of the support; placing a further sheet of a two polymer laminate with the high melting point side having a melting point higher than 150° C. on the IC-module with the lower melting point side nearer the IC-module with at least one sheet of a polymer foil with a melting point of up to 150° C. between the IC-module and the lower melting point-side of the further sheet of a two-polymer laminate; laminating the resulting sandwich in a laminator; and punching out a smart information carrier so that the support is surrounded by an edge at least 1 mm wide in which the transparent polymer foil are directly laminated to one another, wherein said natural fibre-containing or synthetic fibre-containing continuous support is exclusive of an antenna. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090032602 | THERMOBONDABLE POLYESTER FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF IC CARDS OR IC TAGS WITH THE SAME, AND IC CARDS WITH IC TAGS - [Summary] [Problem] Provision of a thermoadhesive polyester film having improved thermal adhesiveness and ruggedness absorbability and sliding quality while maintaining environmental suitability (halogen-free), heat resistance, and chemical resistance as a plastic material that constitutes IC cards or IC tags. [Solving Means] A thermoadhesive polyester film wherein a thermoadhesive layer is laminated on one face or both faces of a biaxially stretched polyester film, the thermoadhesive layer having a thickness of 5 to 30 μm, consisting of a mixture of a non-crystalline polyester resin A having a glass transition temperature of 50 to 95° C. and a thermoplastic resin B incompatible therewith, the thermoplastic resin B being any of
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| 20090108077 | Medical identification system and process - A system and process for reliably capturing, storing, and providing personal and medical information to medical service providers. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090127344 | Identification card and the production method thereof - Disclosed is a security document ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090166429 | Articles Incorporating Electronic Signalling Devices - An article comprises an electronic signalling device embedded in a foamed plastics material e.g. plastics material, to allow one or more of location, identification, tracking etc. of the article. The embedding provides thermal and mechanical protection and can be used to conceal the device from external view and/or surreptitious removal. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090230195 | METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services are disclosed. The metal-containing transaction cards may be standard-sized (i.e., about 3⅜ inches by about 2 14 inches) or any other size yet still usable as a transaction card. Moreover, the metal-containing transaction card may include a pocket having characters embossed therein. Further, the metal-containing transaction card may include a fill panel disposed within the pocket. The metal may be titanium or stainless steel. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090242645 | NON-CONTACT TYPE IC CARD - This invention provides a non-contact type IC card that can prevent electrostatic discharge failure of an IC chip caused by static electricity generated in a metal reflective layer. In a non-contact type IC card, an inlet sheet on which an antenna and an IC chip connected to the antenna are mounted is embedded in a card base member and a metal reflective layer (which corresponds to a hologram-magnetic recording layer) is laminated on the surface of the card base member. The non-contact type IC card includes conductive members that are embedded in the card base member. The conductive members attract static electricity generated in the metal reflective layer, and discharge the static electricity from a second surface of the card base member (the surface of the card) opposite to a first surface of the card base member (the back surface of the card) on which the metal reflective layer is laminated. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090250521 | NON-CONTACT TYPE IC CARD - There is provided a non-contact type IC card that prevents electrostatic discharge failure of an IC chip embedded in an IC card. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090308932 | VALUE DOCUMENT COMPRISING A SECURITY ELEMENT - The invention relates to a document of value, in particular a credit card, identity card or ticket, and to a transfer film for the production of a document of value. The latter has on one of its surfaces a security element ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090321528 | 2-D CODED PINS FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A laminated structure is provided. The laminated structure includes an ornamental layer providing structural support and decorative graphics. A substrate is positioned below the ornamental layer. The substrate includes a contact surface on which coded information is printed. The coded information includes information associated with a uniform remote location (URL) used in downloading selective content information to a portable electronic device. An adhesive layer is positioned and totally encompasses the contact surface and the coded information. The adhesive layer is constructed and arranged to adhere to the surface of a portable electronic device. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100001077 | Card-shaped data carrier - The invention relates to a card-shaped data carrier ( | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100012731 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CARDS THAT EACH INCLUDE AN ELECTRONIC MODULE AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS - Method of manufacturing at least one card each including an electronic module ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100025475 | Transaction card - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is preferably an infrared ink comprising an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025476 | SECURITY LABEL LAMINATE AND METHOD OF LABELING - A labeling method for marking a product with invisible information. The label includes a removable laminate formed from a light transmissive layer, and a light transmissive adhesive that detachably affixes the label to a product. The label includes an invisible marker that contains information, detectable by light of selected wavelength. The amount of marker selected is sufficient to allow information in the marker to be detected only when the laminate is affixed over a surface with a selected optical background. The label laminate is removed from the surface of the product and affixed to a surface having the selected optical background and is exposed to light that renders the information in the marker detectable. The method allows covert information in the label laminate to be reliably detected and read with the use of minimal quantities of marker material. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025477 | SECURITY DOCUMENT INCLUDING AN RFID DEVICE - The invention relates to a security document including a fiber inner layer including at least one security element, a recto outer layer and a verso outer layer, the two outer layers being made of a transparent thermoplastic material, and an RFID device, the RFID device being housed within at least one inner layer of transparent or translucent material. The invention also provides a method of fabricating the security document. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100044442 | PROXIMITY IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH OPTIMALLY SIZED ANTENNA AND SHIELDED LABEL - A mailable assembly includes a backing sheet and a proximity identification card adhered by its rear surface to the backing sheet. The card includes a plastic body, a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip embedded in the plastic body, and an antenna embedded in the plastic body and coupled to the RFID chip. The assembly also includes a protective label adhered to the front surface of the card. The label includes an adhesive layer by which the label is adhered to the card and at least one conductive layer for shielding the antenna from RF radiation. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100059594 | Identity Document with Tissue Reinforcement - Identity document and also method for producing said identity document. Such a document or bank card is provided with a hole pattern acting as a security feature, for example depicting the face of the rightful holder of that document. In order to prevent cracks or other damage at the position of the hole pattern, it is proposed that a tissue layer be placed at that point. The tissue layer consists of a tissue web made up of intersecting multifilament threads. If a staggered grid pattern of the perforation has to be obtained, the thread directions preferably extend at an angle of approximately 60 or 90°. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100059595 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION LABEL - A radio frequency identification (RFID) label for a product includes a protective structure configured to be attached to the product, and an electronic tab wrapped in the protective structure. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100090008 | AUTHENTICATION SEAL - An authentication seal suitable for affixing to physical objects sought to be notarized, legalized or otherwise authenticated, the authentication seal including an object interface layer including an adhesive surface for fixed engagement with a surface of an object sought to be authenticated, an inlay layer, fixed to the object interface layer, the inlay layer including a substrate having embedded thereon a wireless communication antenna coupled to an electronic chip device containing authentication information which is wirelessly readable via the wireless communication antenna and an outer layer, fixed to the inlay layer and having visually sensible authentication indicia thereon. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100090009 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CARDS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC MODULE, ASSEMBLY PRODUCED DURING THIS METHOD AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS - The assembly ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100108770 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND ANTENNA - A radio frequency identification tag includes: a resilient base sheet; an electronic component; a reinforcing member having at least one concave portion at a periphery of the reinforcing member; and an antenna including a dipole portion and an inductance portion, the inductance portion having an impedance matching with that of the electronic component and being formed in a loop shape; the inductance portion being partly covered by the reinforcing member, the loop shape of the inductance portion being narrowed where the loop shape runs under the concave portion of the periphery of the reinforcing member and being widened outside of the reinforcing member. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100116891 | CARD-LIKE MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE RECORDING MEDIUM, LAMINATED BODY FOR TRANSFER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE LAMINATED BODY - To provide a card-like magnetic recording medium and a transferable laminate which can make a hologram distinctly recognizable and can prevent the occurrence of an ESD fault. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100140359 | ELECTRONIC CARD HAVING CONTROL MEANS - The electronic card comprises at least one integrated circuit disposed on a printed circuit board, connection means to an electrical supply source connected to the printed circuit board in order to supply said integrated circuit, and control means which can be actuated manually and are connected to the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit is provided for processing signals generated by the control means. Said integrated circuit, the control means at least a part of connection means to and the supply source are enclosed in at least one layer of insulating material forming said card. The control means are formed by an assembly of electrodes in order to define a touch screen with capacitive keys which can each be activated by means of a finger (D) of a user or a pen placed on one contact surface of the card opposite at least one touch key for introduction of data or a command. A conductive shielding screen is provided on one side of the electrodes of the capacitive keys which is opposite the contact surface. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100155491 | RFID label, method for producing the RFID label, device for producing the RFID label, sheet member (tag sheet) used for the RFID label, and cartridge attached to the device for producing the RFID label - A method for producing a RFID label comprises conveying a first label base material which is transparent from a first holding portion holding the first label base material, forming an image on a surface of the first label base material, conveying a second label base material including at least one of a RFID antenna conductor and an IC chip from a second holding portion holding the second label base material and joining the second label base material and the first label base material on which an image has been formed together, wherein, when an image is formed on the first label base material, the image is formed on a surface of the first label base material, the surface being joined to the second label base material. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100181379 | RFID TAG - An RFID tag characterized in including: a dielectric substrate having a hole formed in one main surface thereof; a ground conductive pattern disposed on another main surface of this dielectric substrate; a conductive pattern disposed on the one main surface of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate in such a way as to be placed in an inner portion of the dielectric substrate at a predetermined distance from each of edges of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate, a slot being formed in this conductive pattern; and an IC chip electrically connected to the above-mentioned conductive pattern via this slot, and inserted into the above-mentioned hole of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181380 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FABRICATING A TRANSACTION CARD INCORPORATING A MEMORY - A secure card is described that includes a front surface, a back surface, a memory operably placed between the surfaces, the memory having an interface to an external device, a removable image transfer film having a releasable coating disbursed thereon, at least one digitally created image originally applied to the releasable coating in reverse image format, and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is operable such that the at least one digitally created image is between the releasable coating and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is applied adjacent one or more target surfaces associated with at least one of the surfaces, a selective release transfer process utilized such that the portions of the adhesive layer adjacent the at least one digitally created image remain on the surfaces when the image transfer film is removed from the card. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181381 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG FOR AN ITEM HAVING A CONDUCTIVE LAYER INCLUDED OR ATTACHED - An RFID device. The device comprises a conductive layer formed on a first substrate. An opening line (or two or more opening lines) is formed in the conductive layer to make the conductive layer a part of an antenna structure. An integrated circuit chip is placed over at least a portion the opening line and coupled to the conductive layer. The integrated circuit chip is electrically interconnected to the conductive layer. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100187316 | CHIP MODULE FOR AN RFID SYSTEM - The invention relates to a chip module for an RFID system comprising a web-type or sheet-type support material ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100193591 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN INSERT INCLUDING AN RFID DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an insert comprising at least a first flexible support, a second flexible support assembled with the first, and an RFID device that is situated at least in part between the two supports, the method comprising the steps consisting in depositing at least one adhesive on a face of at least one of the supports, the other support carrying at least one active substance, and assembling the two supports together, the active substance being capable of causing or accelerating a reaction process with the adhesive. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100219252 | Rfid Tag Substrate For Metal Component - The present invention provides an RFID tag substrate in which communication characteristics of an RFID tag do not vary by an influence of contents in a container, the communication characteristics of the RFID tag are not deteriorated even if a metal container is used, the communication characteristics of the RFID tag can be excellently maintained irrespective of a material or contents of a container, and the tag can be reduced in thickness/size, and which can use a general-purpose RFID tag as it is and is suitable for a microwave type RFID tag that uses a UHF band or a frequency band of, e.g., 2.45 GHz in particular. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100224685 | IC CARD CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE BY UTILIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION - An IC card includes a card main body, a first antenna which is provided on an upper surface of the card main body along an outer peripheral side surface of the card main body, a semiconductor chip which is arranged on an inner side of the first antenna, and a second antenna which is provided on the inner side of the first antenna. The semiconductor chip has transmission and reception circuits and external connection electrodes connected with the transmission and reception circuits. The second antenna is connected with the external connection electrodes of the semiconductor chip. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224686 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING A RANDOM CODE USEABLE IN A DEVICE FOR UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION OF A PRODUCT - The present invention refers to a method and to an apparatus for obtaining a random code useable in a device for unique identification of a product wherein the apparatus comprises a sliding path of a continuous strip arranged along which is at least one drilling station for obtaining a plurality of holes on the strip, the plurality of holes forming the random code and it is wherein the drilling station is of the random type generating a plurality of holes according to a random and deterministically irreproducible process. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100230496 | ELECTRONIC CARD AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THEREOF - An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic card equipped with a display by a batch processing, adopting a dam around the edge of the card and a curable resin, and the method for fabricating thereof. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic card including a static electricity blocking film and the method for fabricating thereof. An electronic card according to the present invention comprises a dam formed around the edge of a first printing film with a certain width and height; a flexible PCB and an IC chip formed on said first printing film; a display to show information inputted or outputted through said IC chip; and a curable resin to be infused onto said first printing film. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100230497 | Radiation Enhancement and Decoupling - Apparatus capable of enhancing an incident electric field to drive an electromagnetic tag ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100243742 | RFID TRANSPONDER - An RFID transponder comprises an electronic assembly and an antenna assembly. The electronic assembly a multi-layer film body having one or more electrically conducting functional layers and one or more electrically semiconducting functional layers. The antenna assembly has one or more electrically conducting functional layers, of which one is an antenna coil. In a first region and a second region of the body a respective one of the one or more electrically conducting functional layers forms respective first and second capacitor plates. In addition, in the first region and the second region of the body a respective one of the one or more electrically conducting functional layers of the antenna assembly is formed as a third and a fourth capacitor plate so that the electronic assembly and the antenna assembly are electrically coupled by capacitors formed respectively by the first and third and by the second and fourth capacitor plates. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100243743 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A radio frequency identification tag is provided. The radio frequency identification tag includes a base, an antenna formed on the base, an integrated circuit chip electrically connected to the antenna, and a bonding layer bonding the integrated circuit chip to the base. The bonding layer includes a conductive filler. The base is configured to bend away from a surface on which the integrated circuit chip is bonded. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100252637 | SEMI-RIGID RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) CARD, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MACHINE FOR ITS PRODUCTION - The invention comprises an RFID card consisting of at least one upper layer, one lower layer, one functional layer comprising at least one electronic component, an antenna connected to the electronic component, wherein the card also comprises a compensator between the functional layer and the lower layer, the compensator being recessed at the location of the electronic component and of thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the electronic component on the functional layer and in that the layers are assembled together by adhesion. The invention also comprises the continuous manufacturing method of the RFID card and the machine according to the manufacturing method of the RFID card. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100258636 | Laser Etched Security Features for Identification Documents and Methods of Making Same - Identification documents employing laser-etched or -engraved features are detailed, together with methods for their manufacture. Tactile effects produced by the laser-processed features may be felt by touch, helping confirm the authenticity of such documents. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100264224 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE DIELECTRIC MATERIAL - A wireless communication device, such as an RFID tag, is provided material that is dielectric, unless a voltage is applied that exceeds the materials characteristic voltage level. In the presence of such voltage, the material becomes conductive. The integration of such material into the device may be mechanical and/or electrical. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264225 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE DIELECTRIC MATERIAL - A wireless communication device, such as an RFID tag, is provided material that is dielectric, unless a voltage is applied that exceeds the materials characteristic voltage level. In the presence of such voltage, the material becomes conductive. The integration of such material into the device may be mechanical and/or electrical. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100276495 | TRANSACTION CARD ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A transaction card assembly may be constructed and arranged for use in a transaction by an issuee of the transaction card assembly. The transaction card assembly may include a first layer including a sheet of material, a second layer including a sheet of material, and an adhesive foam material between the first and second layers that expands to fill a space between the first and second layers and to define, at least in part, a finished thickness for the transaction card assembly and bonds the first and second layers together. Indicia, such as information representing an account number, biometric data representing a feature of the issuee, etc., may be included with the assembly for use in a transaction. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100288842 | SECURE INSERT INTENDED, NOTABLY, FOR A CHIP CARD - The invention relates to an insert for a multilayer chip card, including an intermediate sheet and, on either side of the intermediate sheet, at least one outer sheet having a face in close contact with the corresponding face of the intermediate sheet, the intermediate sheet including at least one recess prior to the lamination of the insert. The insert having at least one of the outer sheets is made from a fluent material, such that, when the intermediate sheet is being laminated with the outer sheets, part of the material of the outer sheets moves into the recess in the intermediate sheet, thereby forming a visual and/or tactile defect on the surface of the insert, indicating whether of not the insert and/or the chip card is authentic. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110000967 | Multiple Image Security Features for Identification Documents and Methods of Making Same - An identification document manufacturing method makes an identification document with an optically variable security feature by forming a lens structure in the document's lamination layer along with image information. The method provides image information arranged to include at least two different images. The method uses pressure to form a lens profile in a laminate, including combining the laminate with ink representing the image information to form the document. The document is formed together with the laminate and ink such that the lens profile enables display of the at least two different images when the document is viewed at different predetermined angles. An information bearing document comprises a core layer, an image layer depicting at least two different images, and a laminate layer. The laminate layer is pressed on the core layer such that it forms a lens profile that enables display of the at least two different images when the document is viewed at different predetermined angles. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110011937 | OPTICALLY VARIABLE MAGNETIC STRIPE ASSEMBLY - An optically variable magnetic stripe assembly comprises a magnetic layer ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110017831 | METHOD OF PRODUCING RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ELEMENTS AND RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ELEMENTS CAPABLE OF BEING OBTAINED BY SUCH A METHOD - The invention relates to a method of producing, by vacuum deposition of at least one conducting material on a supporting means, radiofrequency identification elements as well as to radiofrequency identification elements that can be obtained by implementing such a method. The present invention is directed to a method of production allowing low-cost fabrication of radiofrequency identification elements which have high-performance and are also discrete. To achieve this, the invention provides for the use of a vacuum deposition technique for producing the antenna on a support means previously covered with a bonding coat, such as a layer of varnish. More precisely, the subject of the invention is a method of producing at least one radiofrequency identification element consisting in producing at least one antenna ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110024509 | SECURITY LABELS WITH REINFORCED WINDOWS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Security labels and tags including elements and methods of making them are disclosed. The elements are in the form of an oriented polymer layer, conductive traces clad to the polymer layer to form an open loop forming a window in the interior of the loop and an open support framework extending into the window to support the polymer layer in the window. In some embodiments the open support framework is in the form of parallel, interleaved linear extensions from the conductive traces which extend into the window. In other embodiments the open support framework is in a pattern of intersecting sections (e.g., a fishbone pattern) located in the window. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110031316 | TRANSACTION CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is preferably an infrared ink comprising an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110073659 | Transaction Card with Three-Dimensional Tipping Guide - Disclosed herein is a transaction card with a three-dimensional tipping guide and techniques for using the card. The transaction card includes a base with a front and a back card surface wherein sets of indicators are visible along the outer areas of the front and back card surfaces. The card is configured to be rotated during usage. Also disclosed herein are accessory devices that support the transaction card. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110084144 | SECURE CARD PACKAGING WITH CONCEALED ACTIVATION FIELD - Improved secure card packaging is provided which includes a concealed region within which an activation data field corresponding with a transaction card is located. The corresponding transaction card may be retainably disposed so that a proprietary account data field thereupon is not readable when the concealed region is selectively accessed. Upon accessing the concealed region, the activation data field may be read to activate the transaction card, e.g. at a point-of-sale location. Locating the activation data field within a concealed region reduces tampering risks. Tampering is further reduced by retained disposition of the transaction card so that the proprietary account data field is not readable prior to a purchase and card activation transaction. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110101104 | METHOD AND SOFTWARE FOR LABELING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method is provided for designing and printing a label that can be applies to an electronic device having a planar and/or a non-planar surface and a view screen, such as an iPod® electronic music player or other MP3 player, a personal digital assistant, or a cell phone. The method provides a label and electronic view screen image that both apply to the device and together give an appearance of a seamless cover on the electronic device. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101105 | CARD-SHAPED DATA CARRIER - There are proposed different methods for producing a card-shaped data carrier directly in the ID-000 format (plug-in), and for combining the production method with the incorporation of security features, individualization data and personalization data. In so doing, a card body ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101106 | PORTABLE DATA CARRIER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE DATA CARRIER - A portable data carrier with a card body ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101107 | Deactivatable RFID Labels and Tags and Methods of Making Same - Disclosed are deactivatable RFID labels and tags in individual and web form, and methods of making same. When it is desired to deactivate the label or tag, the tag or label is subjected to tearing. One arrangement involves providing the label or tag with a tear strip by which the RFID transponder in the label or tag is destroyed, and in another arrangement a tag can be torn along a weakening line to destroy the RFID transponder. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110108629 | SMART CARD MODULE WITH FLIP-CHIP-MOUNTED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP - A smart card module and a method for producing a smart card module are provided. The smart card module comprises a semiconductor chip having a contact side with a plurality of contacts, and a base material with at least one metal layer. The contact side of the semiconductor chip faces the base material and the plurality of contacts of the semiconductor chip are electrically connected to the metal layer. The semiconductor chip and at least a portion of the base material are covered with an encapsulation layer. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110114732 | SECURED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT - A secured identification document has at least two flexible layers embedding an electronic module. The electronic module includes a flexible substrate on which are positioned an antenna and a radiofrequency microcontroller storing identification data. The radiofrequency microcontroller is electrically connected to said antenna. The secured identification document has the at least two flexible layers locally joined together by means of a chemically and mechanically tamper proof material that is applied in cavities that are distributed in each of said at least two flexible layers that surround the electronic module in order to make the electronic module interdependent with the at least two flexible layers. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110121079 | Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler - An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110121080 | WIRELESS TAG - A wireless tag includes: a wireless communication circuit that includes first and second terminals coupled to a loop antenna and performs wireless communication using the loop antenna; a first conductor that forms a first curved surface and includes a third terminal disposed at a first end of the first curved surface and coupled to the first terminal, and includes a first area including a second end of the first curved surface; and a second conductor that forms a second curved surface, includes a fourth terminal disposed at a third end of the second curved surface and coupled to the second terminal, and includes a second area including a fourth end of the second curved surface, the second area being parallel to the first area and overlapping with the first area, the first and second curved surfaces forming the loop antenna. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110147461 | FLEXIBLE CARD WITH DISPLAY FUNCTION - A flexible card with display function includes a first card body, a second card body and a flexible thin electronic system disposed between the first card body and the second card body. The flexible thin electronic system includes a flexible display, a display circuit, a communication interface and a smart card IC. The display circuit is connected to the flexible display, and the communication interface is connected to the display circuit via the smart card IC. The smart card IC performs a security authentication, and communicates with the smart card IC and the display circuit after the security authentication succeeds. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155809 | ADVANCED SMART CARDS WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS IN BOTTOM LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH ADVANCED SMART CARDS - An advanced smart card with a top layer, a core layer of thermoset polymeric material, and a bottom layer comprising an integrated electronics assembly mounted on a substrate. The advanced smart card is formed by positioning a bottom layer in a bottom mold, placing a top layer in a top mold, closing the mold, injecting a thermosetting polymeric material to form a precursor advanced smart card, removing the precursor, and trimming the precursor to produce a finished smart card. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110155810 | ANTENNA DEVICE AND RADIO FREQUENCY IC DEVICE - An antenna device is arranged to transmit or receive a radio frequency communication signal to or from an external device such as a reader/writer, and is arranged such that an antenna resonance circuit including an antenna coil and a capacitor is connected to an additional resonance circuit including an inductor and a capacitor. A radio frequency IC device preferably includes the antenna device and a radio frequency IC. The antenna device is constructed such that a change in characteristics thereof caused by a change in the distance between a radio frequency IC device and a reader/writer is minimized, and the radio frequency IC device performs communication with high reliability. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110155811 | TRANSPONDER INLAY FOR A PERSONAL DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a transponder inlay ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110163167 | CONTACTLESS CARD WITH SECURITY LOGO - The invention relates to a contactless smart card that comprises a card body and an electronic module provided with an electronic chip connected to the terminals of an antenna, the electronic module being arranged in a recess formed in the card body, wherein the exposed surface of the electronic module comprises at least one graphic security element capable of protecting said electronic module and the contactless card against attempts at fraud. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110174884 | CARD HAVING EMBEDDED SECURITY ELEMENT - The invention relates to a card ( | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180607 | Placard Having Embedded RFID Device for Tracking Objects - A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110186640 | RFID TAGS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING RFID TAGS - A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag comprises a flexible substrate and an integrated circuit embedded within the flexible substrate. The top surface of the integrated circuit is coplanar with the flexible substrate. At least one conductive element is formed on the flexible substrate. The conductive element is electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The conductive element serves as an antenna for the RFID tag. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110226856 | HIGH TEMPERATURE TAG - In the high temperature tag of the disclosure, a transponder is placed between at least two thin layers of compressible high temperature material, preferably a high temperature textile. This resulting sandwich is then placed in the closed chamber formed by a two-part-housing of high temperature plastic. Finally, a cover, also of high temperature plastic, is injection-molded over the joining parts of the housing, in order to seal it hermetically. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226857 | METHODS OF MAKING PRINTED PLANAR RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ELEMENTS - A method includes steps of: encapsulating at least a first passive radio frequency identification transponder assembly between two plies of flexible porous planar polymer material intimately bonded together around the assembly, each ply being microvoided substantially uniformly throughout, to form a multilayer planar core; and scoring the multilayer core to define at least a first multilayer, integral, individual planar radio frequency identification element including the first passive radio frequency identification transponder assembly separable from a remainder of the core. The encapsulating step may further include encapsulating a second passive radio frequency identification transponder assembly with the first between the plies. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226858 | METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services are disclosed. The metal-containing transaction cards may be standard-sized (i.e., about 3⅜ inches by about 2 14 inches) or any other size yet still usable as a transaction card. Moreover, the metal-containing transaction card may include a pocket having characters embossed therein. Further, the metal-containing transaction card may include a fill panel disposed within the pocket. The metal may be titanium or stainless steel. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110233281 | RACE BIB TIMING DEVICE - A disposable race bib timing device is provided including a thin, flexible planar sheet member having a front surface for displaying information, and a rear surface. A pair of RFID timing tags are provided on the rear surface of the flexible planar bib. The RFID timing tags are spaced a distance apart from one another and positioned in parallel in relation to one another. A thermal and moisture resistant layer of material is provided over the exposed outer surface of each RFID tag to prevent moisture and heat from the athlete from coming into contact with the RFID tag and interfering with the ability of the tag to communicate with the antenna of a corresponding timing system. A further waterproof layer of material may be positioned between each RFID tag and the race bib to prevent moisture from soaking through the bib into the RFID tag. A laminate material may be provided to cover the entire surface. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240744 | ANTENNA SUBSTRATE AND RFID TAG - An antenna substrate is provided with a conductor layer, a soft magnetic layer, a patch layer, and a dielectric layer. The soft magnetic layer is disposed on the conductor layer. The patch layer includes a plurality of electromagnetic band gap electrodes which are two-dimensionally arranged on the soft magnetic layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the patch layer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110253791 | POLYMERIC THREAD WITH MINIATURE PATTERN AND FLUORESCENT TAGGANT FOR ANTI-COUNTERFEIT APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A polymeric thread includes a transparent polymeric substrate; a first patterned layer with a miniature pattern disposed at a side of the polymeric substrate; and a first florescent layer containing a florescent taggant disposed at a side of the patterned layer that is facing away from the polymeric substrate. An authentication tag utilizing the polymeric thread and a method for making the polymeric thread are also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110259964 | INK WITH COHESIVE FAILURE AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT INCLUDING SAME - The present invention provides identification documents with security features. For example, a document may include two or more inks that are designed to cohesively fail upon a de-lamination attack. A resulting failure pattern is preferably difficult to predict. The two or more inks are applied to an identification document including a core and laminate layer. At least one of the inks is characterized such that an adhesive strength of the ink to the core and an adhesive strength of the ink to the laminate layer is each greater than the cohesive strength of the ink itself. Thus, the ink rips apart in a somewhat random-like manner upon a de-lamination attack. The ink can be arranged in interwoven or interlocking patterns or in other desired patterns and locations. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110266349 | CONTACT SMART CARDS HAVING A DOCUMENT CORE, CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS INCLUDING MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE, PET-BASED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to identification documents and smart cards. In one implementation, we provide a contactless smart identification document comprising a first contact layer, a second contact layer, and a carrier layer. The carrier layer is sandwiched in between the first and second contact layers, and the carrier layer includes least a transceiver and electronic circuitry. At least a portion of the first and second contact layers migrate into the carrier layer. This migration helps to secure at least a portion of the transceiver or electronic circuitry to the first and second contact layers, | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266350 | MULTIFACE DOCUMENT - A multisided card having at least two obverse faces and two reverse faces that are adjacent one another, can be used to print and store relatively insecure information of the obverse faces and to have more sensitive information stored and printed on the adjacent reverse faces. To protect privacy, a caricature or cartoon of an individual can be placed on an obverse face, which image cannot be read by facial recognition techniques but could be recognized by human observers. Many of the features of the card can be utilized in a virtual card that exists in machine memory or cyberspace. A virtual purse or wallet can be created in which to store such virtual cards | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266351 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN RFID TRANSPONDER PRODUCT, AND RFID TRANSPONDER PRODUCT PRODUCED USING THE METHOD - A method is provided for producing an arrangement, which, for example, may be used for further processing into a non-contact chip card or an identification document and which comprises a multi-layer structure, with a first part of an RFID antenna, at least comprising a coil-shaped antenna structure and a connecting structure, being arranged on a carrier layer and the chip being directly mounted on this part of the antenna structure and contacted, with a compensation layer being arranged thereabove, which in the area of the chip comprises an embedding opening and which comprises at least two contacting openings in the intersection area of the first part of the RFID antenna with a bridge structure, which is located on a cover layer, and subsequently the individual layers being connected to each other via lamination. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266352 | RFID TAG WITH REDUCED DETUNING CHARACTERISTICS - An RFID tag and an RFID access card configured to reduce detuning effects from a typical RFID environment. The present invention provides an RFID tag that is specifically configured to reduce the detuning effects caused by initiating communication between an RFID tag and an RFID tag reader in the presence of materials such as metal, liquid, and the human body. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an RFID tag comprising an electronic circuit portion attached to a main antenna body portion, the main antenna body portion having two opposite side portions, which are substantially symmetrical with respect to one another, wherein each side portion extends outwardly to form a generally side-oriented v-shape. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110272464 | E-DOCUMENT COMPRISING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ELEMENT - A laminated structure for an E-document, comprising a first support layer defining at least two flat flaps connected by at least one fold line, the first flap supporting an antenna and a microcircuit device enabling contactless data exchange, the second flap supporting an electromagnetic interference element arranged in relation to the microcircuit device so as to be able to oppose contactless reading and/or writing of the microcircuit device in at least one folded configuration of the structure, the structure having at least one heat-activated or pressure-sensitive adhesive layer making it possible to receive the microcircuit device and/or the antenna and/or the electromagnetic interference element at least in part in its thickness, and/or the flaps having at least one layer of an adhesive and/or a fibrous layer and/or a polymer layer having a different thickness for each of the flaps. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272465 | CARDS AND DEVICES WITH MAGNETIC EMULATORS AND MAGNETIC READER READ-HEAD DETECTORS - A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to act as a magnetic stripe read-head detector and a data transmitter. A multiple layer flexible PCB may be fabricated to include multiple magnetic emulators. Layers of the flexible PCB may include magnetic shielding in order to reduce interference from the magnetic emulators to particular read-heads on a magnetic stripe reader. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272466 | PAYMENT CARDS AND DEVICES WITH ENHANCED MAGNETIC EMULATORS - A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) or other device (e.g., mobile telephone) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to communicate data to a magnetic stripe read-head. Such a magnetic emulator may comprise non-magnetostrictive material such that the magnetic emulator may be fabricated in a wide variety of fabrication processes. Additionally, magnets may be added to amplify the signal of a magnetic emulator. In doing so, a magnetic emulator may provide a large amount of signal while consuming a reduced amount of electrical energy when compared to a magnetic emulator that does not include the presence of one or more magnets. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272467 | PAYMENT CARDS AND DEVICES WITH ENHANCED MAGNETIC EMULATORS - A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) or other device (e.g., mobile telephone) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to communicate data to a magnetic stripe read-head. Such a magnetic emulator may comprise non-magnetostrictive material such that the magnetic emulator may be fabricated in a wide variety of fabrication processes. Additionally, magnets may be added to amplify the signal of a magnetic emulator. In doing so, a magnetic emulator may provide a large amount of signal while consuming a reduced amount of electrical energy when compared to a magnetic emulator that does not include the presence of one or more magnets. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110278361 | DATA CARRIER ARRANGEMENT - A data carrier configuration includes a card-like carrier having a recess and an electronic data carrier in the form of an IC card which is removably mounted in the recess. The data carrier has an arrangement for fastening on an object. Methods for the production of such a configuration include making the carrier rigid and the IC card flexible, so that introduction of the data carrier into the recess and removal of same from the recess are possible via unrolling of the electronic data carrier. The fastening arrangement is in the form of a self-adhesive layer, which is covered by a removable protective layer. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110290891 | RFID TAG HAVING CAPACITIVE LOAD - The present invention relates to an RFID tag having capacitive load, including: an antenna unit, a capacitive load and an RFID device. The antenna unit includes two metal sheets and a conductive substrate, and the metal sheets are disposed at a corresponding position above the conductive substrate and electrically connected to the conductive substrate. The capacitive load is electrically connected to the metal sheets. The RFID device feeds the antenna unit by electrically connecting to the metal sheets or coupling. This dramatically decreases the operating frequency, so the imaginary part of impedance is higher with the same size of the antenna unit, thereby reducing the size of the RFID tag. As a result, the weight is reduced, the manufacture process is simplified and the subsequent structure can be easily adjusted. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290892 | CONTACTLESS IC LABEL - A contactless integrated circuit (IC) label has an IC chip and is capable of exchanging data with an external reading device without contact. The contactless IC label includes: a transparent label base material; an optical variable device formed on a lower surface of the label base material; a conductive layer bonded to and formed on a lower surface of the optical variable device, and configured to function as an antenna of the IC chip; a connecting layer electrically connected to the IC chip; an insulating layer formed between the conductive layer and the connecting layer, and configured to electrically couple the conductive layer and the connecting layer; and an impedance adjusting unit formed on at least the connecting layer of the conductive layer and the connecting layer, and configured to adjust impedances of the conductive layer and the IC chip. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110297749 | VERIFIABLE SYMBOLIC DIRECT PART MARK AND METHOD OF ITS FABRICATION - Direct application symbol mark which consists of information elements which are formed in needle-impact marking on the surface of the part being marked in the form of conical depressions and which are filled with paint, characterized in that an adhesively fixed film with the recorded optical information with perforated openings which coincide with the depressions is located overhead on this surface, and the paint which is used for filling is fluorescent. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110315774 | WIRELESS TAG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A wireless tag includes a tag-inlet including an antenna pattern formed on a base and an IC chip connected to the antenna pattern on the base, and a flexible member configured to seal the tag-inlet inside the flexible member. In the wireless tag, the tag-inlet is sealed in the flexible member with folded, and the folded tag-inlet has a dielectric spacer formed of the flexible member between the folded tag-inlet. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315775 | INFRARED BLOCKING ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120006900 | Laminated printable multi-layer card with entrapped security element - A laminated multi-layer card that can be imprinted with personal information, the card containing an entrapped security element; the security element containing a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006901 | REAL TIME CARD PRINTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for personalizing a presentation instrument for an account holder while the account holder is present is described. The method includes transmitting to a server computer a request to personalize a presentation instrument for an account holder who has a financial account with a financial institution. The request includes the account holder's name and background information indicating a background to be placed onto the presentation instrument. The method further includes receiving, at the server computer from the financial institution, presentation instrument data to be included on the presentation instrument. The presentation instrument data comprises an account number and an expiration date. Further, the method includes transmitting from the server computer through a financial institution network, personalization information usable by a printer to place printed personalization information onto a blank presentation instrument, and to electronically store account information onto the blank presentation instrument while the account holder is present. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006902 | TRANSACTION CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing a transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features. An optically recognizable compound may be associated with a portion of the card for blocking infrared radiation and may comprise an infrared ink having nanocrystalline indium tin oxide particles. Moreover, a portion of the transaction card may include a second optically recognizable compound disposed thereon. The second optically recognizable compound may comprise an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink may be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012658 | RFID LABEL AND RFID LABEL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A RFID label that has no wrinkle formed therein when the RFID label is unwound and fed from a roll or when printing is executed thereon by a label printer, and a manufacturing method therefor: The RFID label includes an adhesive paper sheet including a label base material and a first adhesive layer, an RFID inlet formed by disposing an IC and an antenna on one or both sides of a base material. The RFID inlet has a smaller area than that of the adhesive paper sheet. A second adhesive layer is disposed on a side of the RFID inlet that is opposite to that of the adhesive paper sheet, and a separator laminated therein. A gap line across the total thickness of the RFID label differs depending on the disposition of constituent members of the inlet. One or a plurality of cuts, each penetrating the separator, are each formed at a position at which the cut extends over the gap line or each cut is in the vicinity of the gap line. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120024959 | RFID INLET AND RFID TAG, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RFID INLET AND RFID TAG - An RFID inlet by including: a base film; an antenna pattern formed on the base film; an insulation film layer formed on the antenna pattern and having a hole; an IC chip coupled to the antenna pattern inside the hole of the insulation film layer; and an underfill filled between the IC chip, the antenna, and the base film. The height of the IC chip top surface is at a higher level than the top surface of the insulation film layer, the underfill is formed between the IC chip and a wall surface of the hole of the insulation film layer. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024960 | Transponder Inlay and Device including such an Inlay - The inlay ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120031978 | Security Document and Method for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to a security document ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120037707 | Security informational article with improved features - The present invention provides a secure identification card | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037708 | CARD WITH A DETACHABLE WIRELESS ANTENNA-BASED PAYMENT DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention relate to for a card that includes a detachable wireless antenna-based payment device, such as a contactless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) payment device or the like. The card is configured so as to alleviate or eliminate production problems associated with the adhesive-protecting backing being lifted or otherwise removed during handling of the card by the embossing equipment. In specific embodiments, the detachable wireless communication device is formed vertically along the width of the card, such that the detachment line extends along the width of the card. In such embodiments, by limiting the width of the wireless communication payment device to about one-third of the length of the card, the detachable wireless communication payment device is formed outside of the center region of the card, which is the region handled during the embossing procedure. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037709 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVE CIRCUITS FOR DYNAMIC MAGNETIC STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES - Dynamic magnetic stripe communications devices are provided as magnetic stripe emulators. A magnetic stripe emulator may include a coil. Drive circuits may be coupled to this coil in order to produce electromagnetic fields from the coil operable to communicate with a magnetic stripe reader. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055996 | COIN HAVING INTEGRATED RFID IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a coin comprising a preferably disk-shaped metal base element ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120074228 | TRANSPONDER INLAY FOR A DOCUMENT FOR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSPONDER INLAY - In various embodiments, a transponder inlay for a document for personal identification may include a cover; an adhesive layer arranged on the cover; a chip arranged on the adhesive layer; an antenna connected to the chip; and a top layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the top layer has a top and a bottom and wherein the bottom of the top layer is connected to the cover by means of the adhesive layer and wherein the antenna is arranged on the top of the top layer such that the antenna is at least to some extent physically separated from the adhesive layer by the top layer. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120074229 | RADIO FREQUENCY IC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A radio frequency IC device that prevents variations in the value of capacitive coupling between a radio frequency IC element and a radiation electrode and has good signal transmission efficiency includes a radio frequency IC element including input/output electrodes and, a first base including intermediate electrodes that are capacitively coupled to the input/output electrodes and have capacitance values C | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120091208 | ANTENNA-FORMING INSERT AND CHIP CARD INCLUDING IT - The antenna-forming insert for a chip card includes a central layer forming an antenna including a substrate and at least one conductor extending along at least one face of the substrate. At least one cover layer covering on at least one side the central layer and capable of compensating for the irregularities of the surface of the central layer. Each cover layer includes a proximal sheet located in proximity to the central layer and a distal sheet located away from the central layer, both sheets being superposed and laminated and the proximal sheet during the lamination phase has lower fluidity than that of the distal sheet. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091209 | FLEXIBLE MIDDLE LAYER FOR RFID PATCH ON TIRES - A tire mountable apparatus and a method of fabricating a tire mountable apparatus is disclosed. The tire mountable apparatus includes a first layer, a second layer and a middle layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The tire mountable apparatus further includes an electrical device embedded in the middle layer of the tire mountable apparatus. The middle layer of the tire mountable apparatus completely surrounds the electrical device and is formed from a potting compound. The potting compound does not require exposure to heat, air, moisture, or light to cure and does not require solvent evaporation or outgassing of reaction products to cure. The tire mountable apparatus may be constructed by curing the potting compound between the first layer and the second layer. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120104102 | Sectional Documents Comprising a Structure Equipped with a Watermark or Pseudo-Watermark and Associated Process - The present invention relates to a sectional document ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120111949 | FINANCIAL CARD WITH EMBEDDED CIRCUIT LOCK TECHNOLOGY - The claimed invention is directed to a contactless card, an inlay for a contactless card or a circuit embedded within a contactless card containing a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) circuit that is only actuated when the card is flexed. The RFID circuit comprises an antenna comprising a first conductive lead, a second conductive lead; and an RFID chip connected to the antenna. A dielectric layer having an aperture is embedded in between the antenna and a bridge, the aperture in the dielectric layer being situated between the first conductive lead and the second conductive lead of the antenna. Normally, the bridge is biased away from the first conductive lead and the second conductive lead. When the card is flexed, the bridge is biased into contact with the first conductive lead and the second conductive lead thereby completing the circuit. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111950 | COMBINED HF AND UHF RFID DEVICE - A wearable RFID device is configured with a geometry and materials that allow an HF RFID system and a UHF RFID system to operate in close proximity to a human body and to each other with minimal impact on performance. An RFID device may have a three-dimensional, multi-planar UHF antenna incorporated into a dielectric core with an HF antenna, or a single-plane UHF antenna separated from an HF antenna by a rigid spacer. A conductive metal backplane is disposed adjacent the wearable RFID device to improve antenna performance when disposed in close proximity to an absorbing body, such as a human being. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120138688 | BARCODED LOTTERY TICKET, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND VALIDATING THE SAME - A system and method of providing and validating a bar-code on a lottery ticket to allow secure verification of tickets is described. Lottery ticket information comprising unique identifying information uniquely identifying the lottery ticket and validation information for use in determining a prize value associated with the lottery ticket is generated. First redundancy information is generated using the validation information and a portion of the unique identifying information. The first redundancy information used for checking the integrity of subsequently received validation information. The validation information is encrypted and second redundancy information is generated using the unique identifying information and the encrypted validation information. A first bar-code is constructed using the unique identifying information, the encrypted validation information and the second redundancy information. The first bar-code is printed on the lottery ticket and at least a part of the first bar-code is covered with scratch-off material. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120138689 | ID Documents Having A Multi-Layered Laminate Structure - An ID document includes a document core and a multi-layer laminate. The multi-layer laminate includes at least three layers: a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The top layer, in combination with other layers, provides durability to the ID document. The top layer can be made of a material with strong intrusion or scratch resistance and a high thermal softening/deformation point and can also have high resistance to solvents. The middle layer may be made of a material with a low melting point, and may also have high resistance to solvents. The bottom layer helps to facilitate strong binding to the document core or inlay and may be made of a material with a relatively high melting point. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120145794 | Tamper-Proof RFID Label - Described are RFID structures and methods for forming RFID structures. An RFID structure includes an antenna substrate and a loop antenna assembly positioned on the antenna substrate. The loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings having an average spacing between adjacent antenna loop windings of the plurality of loop windings. The plurality of antenna loop windings define one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by at least twice the average spacing. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120145795 | Security Document Comprising a Near-Field Communication Device such as a Passport - A document ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120160920 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) PARTICLES - The present disclosure generally describes radio frequency (RF) particles and an RF powder-containing base including a plurality of such RF particles. The RF particles may include an antenna element and an integrated circuit element coupled together by at least one interconnection. The base may be formed from sheet-like subjects, such as various kinds of cards, bills, and documents. Methods of forming the RF powder-containing base are also generally disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120168515 | Elongated Security Feature Comprising Machine-Readable Magnetic Regions - The present invention relates to an elongated security element ( | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120175422 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE IN POLYCARBONATE AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a radio frequency identification device (RFID), featuring a flat and flexible substrate made of polycarbonate equipped with an antenna ( | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175423 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MARKER HOUSING - A housing for a mine marker that houses RFID electronics. The RFID electronics is surrounded by a resiliently deformable tube that fits inside the housing, which may be an impact resistant plastic. The housing is filled with a first strengthening material and the tube may be filled with a second strengthening material. There is an impedance mismatch (a change in properties between adjacent layers so that shock waves are deflected) at the boundary between adjacent materials, (casing and first strengthening material, first strengthening material and tube, tube and second strengthening material, or casing and tube if they abut) which inhibits shock propagation. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120193432 | Transaction Card with Dual Scratch and Peel Label - In one embodiment, a card may have a card substrate having at least a surface, the surface including at least predetermined information to be concealed provided thereon, and a dual scratch and peel label provided on the card substrate over the predetermined information, the dual scratch and peel label including at least: (i) a first base film adhered to the card substrate over the at predetermined information; (ii) a second base film releasably adhered over the first base film; and (iii) a scratch-off surface applied over the second base film, the scratch-off surface being configured to conceal the predetermined information provided on the card substrate. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120211567 | BARCODE SYSTEMS HAVING MULTIPLE VIEWING ANGLES - Methods and systems are described for communicating encoded information using barcodes. Symbologies that permit linking of two or more barcodes may be used to create animated linked barcodes, in which successive barcodes in the series that encodes a string of information are displayed within a display area of a dynamic medium. Barcode animations may be displayed in webpages, television broadcasts, video media, favicons, etc. An optical layer such as a lenticular lens may be used to affect display of different barcodes at different viewing angles. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120217303 | Batteryless Re-Usable Self-Boarding Pass - A self-boarding pass having a batteryless thin flexible display inlay and a housing encapsulating the batteryless thin flexible display inlay. The batteryless thin flexible display inlay has a bi-state display, display control circuitry, a secure processor and an antenna. The housing has a composite layer having front and back faces and a window aligned with the display in the batteryless thin flexible display inlay, printing on the front face of the composite later and a transparent polyester plastic layer encapsulating the composite layer, the printing and the window. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217304 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORIZING A RIGHT OR BENEFIT - Systems and methods for securing access to benefits included with various products for sale are disclosed herein. At least two code identifiers may be included upon a substrate to be inserted or affixed to a product, or alternatively, upon a surface or material of the product or its packaging. The respective code identifiers together form a unique code which maps to a set of rights or benefits intended to be conferred upon a consumer. The code identifiers may be duplex printed upon the substrate or product material in order to curb or eliminate matching errors. In some embodiments, the substrate or product material may be selected, configured, or assembled so as to readily evidence product tampering. Various embodiments of the present invention advantageously enable product localization without the collection of personal information from the consumer, while simultaneously curbing illicit access from unauthorized parties. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217305 | IC CARD - The present invention includes an IC card that can realize high function without increasing the size of an IC chip, and that can realize cost reduction. The IC card has a first single crystal integrated circuit, a second integrated circuit, and a display device. The second integrated circuit and the display device are each formed from a thin film semiconductor film, over a plastic substrate, and the first single crystal integrated circuit is mounted on the plastic substrate so as to be electrically connected to the second integrated circuit. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217306 | TRANSACTION CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is preferably an infrared ink comprising an infrared phthalocyanine dye, an infrared phosphor, and a quantum dot energy transfer compound. The infrared ink can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120223145 | SUPPORTED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG - A supported RFID tag that positions the antenna of the RFID tag away from an object identified by the tag. In one form, the antenna of the RFID tag is supported by one end of a flat, relatively rigid sheet. A hole is located in the other end. When tightly attached to an object via the hole, a bumper rotates the antenna away from the object. Other forms include a semi-rigid support. The semi-rigid support may be rotated into a loop cylinder or truncated cone; have inner surfaces joined to create a loop; or include an outwardly bent flap. In all cases, the antenna of the RFID tag is positioned away from the object to be identified by the tag when the semi-rigid support is attached to the object. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120223146 | Payment Card System and Method - Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120228386 | MICRODEVICES CONTAINING PHOTORECOGNIZABLE CODING PATTERNS AND METHODS OF USING AND PRODUCING THE SAME - This invention relates generally to the field of moiety or molecule analysis, isolation, detection and manipulation and library synthesis. In particular, the invention provides a microdevice, which microdevice comprises: a) a substrate; and b) a photorecognizable coding pattern on said substrate. Preferably, the microdevice does not comprise an anodized metal surface layer. Methods and kits for isolating, detecting and manipulating moieties, and synthesizing libraries using the microdevices are also provided. The invention further provides two-dimensional optical encoders and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a microdevice, which microdevice comprises: a) a magnetizable substance; and b) a photorecognizable coding pattern, wherein said microdevice has a preferential axis of magnetization. Systems and methods for isolating, detecting and manipulating moieties and synthesizing libraries using the microdevices are also provided. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120228387 | CONTACTLESS SMART STICKER - A method for manufacture of a contactless smart card device including mounting at least one antenna and at least one smart card module onto a substrate layer, placing aramagnetic material over at least part of the at least one antenna, and laminating the substrate layer and the paramagnetic material to provide a laminate. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120234921 | RFID Apparel Tag for Use in Industrial Processing and Post Care Treatment - The present invention is in the field of garment or apparel labels that includes RFID devices. More particularly, the garment or apparel tags or labels are enclosed in a flexible bag created by a fluid impervious material that protects the RFID device from maintenance and care treatments as well as garment and apparel processing conditions which may be used to provide certain aesthetic or other characteristics to the apparel item. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120248198 | RFID TAG - An RFID tag is disclosed that includes a first sheet having flexibility and elasticity; an antenna having flexibility and elasticity and configured to be formed on a surface of the first sheet; an IC chip configured to be electrically connected to the antenna; a second sheet having flexibility and elasticity and configured to be attached to the first sheet and to cover the antenna and the IC chip with the first sheet; and a reinforcing member having flexibility and elasticity and configured to cover the IC chip and a connecting portion of the IC chip and the antenna. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120256003 | CARD SECURITY ACTIVATION LABEL AND METHOD - Card security apparatus and methods are provided. An obstruction layer (e.g., a hot-stamped scratch off foil label) may be provided in at least partially overlapping relation to a data field of a card (e.g., including proprietary information unique to the specific card). The obstruction layer may render all or at least a portion of the card data field unreadable in the presentation position. All or at least a portion of an exposed data field, such e.g., as an activation field, may be disposed on an outer surface of the obstruction layer such that the activation field is readable with the obstruction layer in the presentation position. Displacement of the obstruction layer may render the exposed data field, e.g., activation field, unreadable (e.g., via destruction of all or at least a portion of the obstruction layer) and the data field readable. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120267434 | BODY IN THE FORM OF A PACKAGING OR OF A MOLDED PART - A body in the form of a packaging or of a molded part has an outer layer composed of a film, on which a radio-frequency identification (RFID) arrangement is provided. An antenna of the RFID arrangement is printed directly on a layer of the film, wherein an RFID chip of the RFID arrangement is disposed on a support section, and wherein the support section with the RFID chip is set onto the film in the region of the RFID antenna. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120273576 | ARTICLES HAVING MACHINE OR HUMAN READABLE INDICIA IMAGED UNDER A PROTECTIVE LAYER FOR THEFT PREVENTION AND MINIMIZING DAMAGE THERETO, AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH - A stored value card having increased theft prevention features. A large format sheet having a plurality of cards is imaged with variable indicia. A tamper proof layer is applied over the barcode such that if removed, the variable indicia would no longer be readable. Alternatively, unique human readable indicia is imaged on the substrate and then encapsulated by the tamper proof layer. The sheet is then imaged with a barcode or encoded with a magnetic stripe, simultaneously linking unique human readable indicia to the card. An alphanumeric code matching the unique indicia is displayed at the time of activation to authenticate the card. In either embodiment, the sheet is imaged in large or full format without the need for reducing the size of the sheet. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273577 | RFID TAG HAVING ENHANCED DURABILITY - Provided is a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including: a pattern layer which includes a first conductor having a pattern and an RFID chip electrically connected to the first conductor; an insulating layer which insulates the pattern layer from the radiation layer; a radiation layer which is attached to the insulating layer, and includes a second conductor having a radiation pattern inductively coupled to the first conductor; a lower protection layer disposed below a combination of the pattern layer, the insulating layer and the radiation layer; and an upper protection layer disposed above the combination of the pattern layer, the insulating layer and the radiation layer. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120280043 | ANTI-TAMPER LABEL AND ITEM EMBODYING THE SAME - An anti-tamper label comprises a core; an adhesive layer disposed on one side of the core; and an adhesion-resistant layer disposed on the other side of the core. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120318871 | CARDS AND DEVICES WITH MAGNETIC EMULATORS AND MAGNETIC READER READ-HEAD DETECTORS - A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to act as a magnetic stripe read-head detector and a data transmitter. A multiple layer flexible PCB may be fabricated to include multiple magnetic emulators. Layers of the flexible PCB may include magnetic shielding in order to reduce interference from the magnetic emulators to particular read-heads on a magnetic stripe reader. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120318872 | Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tag for an Item Having a Conductive Layer Included or Attached - An RFID device. The device comprises a conductive layer formed on a first substrate. An opening line (or two or more opening lines) is formed in the conductive layer to make the conductive layer a part of an antenna structure. An integrated circuit chip is placed over at least a portion the opening line and coupled to the conductive layer. The integrated circuit chip is electrically interconnected to the conductive layer. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120325914 | Combination card of metal and plastic - A card formed in accordance with the invention includes a first assembly comprised of multiple plastic layers attached via an adhesive to a metal layer. The multiple plastic layers forming the first assembly are laminated under a first selected temperature and pressure conditions to preshrink the multiple plastic layers, stress relieve the first assembly and render the first assembly dimensionally stable. The laminated first assembly is then attached to a metal layer via an adhesive layer to form a second assembly which is then laminated at a temperature below the first selected temperature to form a card which is not subjected to warpage and delamination. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130008965 | PET-C BASED SECURITY LAMINATES AND DOCUMENTS - A method of preparing a security laminate including the steps of: a) providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130015246 | SECURITY TAG, ASSEMBLY HAVING A SECURITY TAG, AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF A SECURITY TAGAANM Galfe; GuentherAACI MuenchenAACO DEAAGP Galfe; Guenther Muenchen DEAANM Surkau; ReinhardAACI TraunsteinAACO DEAAGP Surkau; Reinhard Traunstein DEAANM Groetzner; RolandAACI UnterschleissheimAACO DEAAGP Groetzner; Roland Unterschleissheim DEAANM Schreiner; HelmutAACI MuenchenAACO DEAAGP Schreiner; Helmut Muenchen DEAANM Germann; ThomasAACI MuenchenAACO DEAAGP Germann; Thomas Muenchen DE - The invention relates to a security tag comprising a substrate layer ( | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130056537 | BARRIER LAYER DIELECTRIC FOR RFID CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film barrier layer dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive silver antenna above it and the polycarbonate substrate below it in RFID applications. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130062415 | System and Method for Protecting a Machine Readable Card - A system for protecting a machine readable card is disclosed. Said system comprising a cover and a machine readable card. Said cover having a first side, a second side, a cover height, a cover width, and a cover thickness. Said machine readable card comprising one or more machine readable components, a card width and a card height. Said cover is capable of attaching and covering a portion of said machine readable card. Said cover is capable of detaching from and reapplying to a portion of said machine readable card. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130068842 | RFID Tag Structure Having Anti-Reuse Function and Manufacture Method Thereof - The present invention provides a RFID tag structure having anti-reuse function, comprising a substrate; a pattern formed on a surface of the substrate; and an adhesive layer provided on a surface of the pattern which is not in contact with the substrate, wherein the adhesive forces of the adhesive layer are stronger than the binding strengths generated between the pattern and the substrate, and the adhesive layer is capable of being adhered on an article to be adhered and a RFID tag is formed thereby; when the RFID tag is separated from the article to be adhered, the substrate is released from the article to be adhered, the pattern and the adhesive layer are still remained on the article to be adhered, thereby preventing the RFID tag from being reused and fulfilling the objective of anti-reuse and anti-counterfeit. The present invention also provides a manufacture method thereof. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130082112 | Smart Card Module for a Smart Card - The present invention describes a smart card module for a smart card, comprising a first laminate layer, a chip having electric contacts, a first conductive layer, wherein the electrical contacts of the chip are connected to the conductive layer and the first conductive layer is arranged between the chip and the first laminate layer, and wherein the smart card module furthermore comprises an adhesive means, wherein the adhesive means is arranged between the chip and the first conductive layer and/or the first laminate layer. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130087621 | PRODUCING A CARD AND CARD HOLDER - Described are methods for producing a card. The methods include providing a transparent plastic layer, printing at least one first labeling layer of the card on the plastic layer, printing at least one middle layer of the card on the first labeling layer of the card, printing at least one second labeling layer of the card on the middle layer of the card, and severing the card from the layer arrangement. Also described are methods for simultaneously producing a card and a card holder. The methods further include producing a predetermined breaking point between the card and the card holder, and severing the card and card holder from the layer arrangement, with the card and the card holder remaining connected to each other by way of the predetermined breaking point. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087622 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130099003 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DATA CARRIER BODY FOR A PORTABLE DATA CARRIER AND DATA CARRIER BODY - A method for producing a data storage medium body for a portable data storage medium having a core layer and at least one top layer, wherein the core layer contains a chip module. The chip module has a surface which is adverse to lamination and has an adhesive deposit applied on the module surface; a recess is provided in the core layer and the chip module is inserted into the recess such that the module surface having the adhesive deposit is situated towards the open side of the recess; a top layer is applied over the module surface; then the above arrangement is laminated. The adhesive deposit combines intimately with the adjoining top layer. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130112754 | READER/WRITER ANTENNA MODULE AND ANTENNA DEVICE - A reader/writer antenna module includes a flexible substrate that includes a first base portion, a second base portion and a bending portion that connects the first base portion and the second base portion to each other. The flexible substrate has a structure that is folded by utilizing the flexibility of the bending portion such that a first main surface of the first base portion and a first main surface of the second base portion face each other, and a magnetic layer is provided between an antenna conductor and the chip component in the folded structure. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130119141 | NON-TRANSFERABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION LABEL OR TAG - A Non-transferable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) assembly for attachment to an article comprises a RFID module; and a antenna module coupled with the RFID module, the antenna module comprising a conductive layer, a substrate, and an adhesive modification layer between the conductive layer and the substrate, the adhesive modification layer configured such that when the assembly is attached to the article and attempt to remove the assembly will cause the substrate to release and leave the conductive layer intact. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130134224 | RADIOFREQUENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE, THE OPERATION OF WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY A VOLUNTARY GESTURE OF THE HOLDER - A contactless portable device including a support layer and a protective layer, the support layer having, on its first side, an antenna made up of a flat winding of turns and a protective layer glued to the first side of the support layer, the antenna having two cuts, two wires and four ends including two connection ends for connecting a chip, and two ends each connected to a contact separated from one another by a narrow space so as to render the antenna open, such that the antenna is closed by flow of a current between the two contacts through the protective layer when a user places a finger on the protective layer where the contacts are located, and enabling communication between the chip and a reader associated with the contactless portable device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130161400 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, a sensor, a substrate, and a laminated layer. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and the sensor. The RFID chip, antenna, and sensor are secured to the substrate. The laminated layer is arranged as to create a generally airtight pouch between the substrate and the laminate layer. The laminated layer is further arranged to facilitate a post manufacturing method for exposing the contents of the pouch to the environment surrounding the RFID sensor assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130206841 | Apparatus and methods for securing data in a multilayered foil laminate incorporating faraday pouch properties and retrieving the data by removal of part or the entire faraday pouch for exposure of data for retrieval by NFC or RFID systems. - A multilayered foil laminate NFC-enabled sticker with a scratchable Faraday Pouch, which will prevent a user from reading the NFC data on a card unless the sticker is scratched off. The card includes an outside of the card next to scratchable Faraday cover made up of a foil laminate, which can be removed to expose the RFID readable data. The next layer is an adhesive that attaches the foil laminate, which attaches to the RFID/NFC Data sticker that contains the IC and antenna. This is followed by another adhesive that attaches to another Faraday layer followed by an optional printing layer on which custom messages and designs can be printed on a substrate material, which is on the outside of the sticker. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130206842 | RE-PRINTABLE RFID HARD TAGS - A re-printable RFID hard tag for transferring stored data and which includes a RFID tag and a re-printable surface layer. The re-printable surface layer is adapted for reprinting by erasable ink. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130221106 | RFID TAG HAVING CAPACITIVE LOAD - The present invention relates to an RFID tag having capacitive load, including: an antenna unit, a capacitive load and an RFID device. The antenna unit includes two metal sheets and a conductive substrate, and the metal sheets are disposed at a corresponding position above the conductive substrate and electrically connected to the conductive substrate. The capacitive load is electrically connected to the metal sheets. The RFID device feeds the antenna unit by electrically connecting to the metal sheets or coupling. This dramatically decreases the operating frequency, so the imaginary part of impedance is higher with the same size of the antenna unit, thereby reducing the size of the RFID tag. As a result, the weight is reduced, the manufacture process is simplified and the subsequent structure can be easily adjusted. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221107 | METHOD FOR APPLYING ONTO A SUBSTRATE A CODE OBTAINED BY PRINTING CONDUCTIVE INKS - A method for applying a code ( | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130228626 | RESONANT CIRCUIT STRUCTURE AND RF TAG HAVING SAME - A RF tag includes a resonant circuit structure and a RF device. The resonant circuit structure includes a first conducting layer; a second conducting layer spaced apart from the first conducting layer; and two conducting base portions respectively connecting two ends of the first conducting layers and two ends of the second conducting layers. A slit is formed on the first conducting layer and the RF device is electrically coupled to the first conducting layer and disposed over the slit. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130228627 | RFID TAG HAVING CAPACITIVE LOAD - The present invention relates to an RFID tag having capacitive load, including: an antenna unit, a capacitive load and an RFID device. The antenna unit includes two metal sheets and a conductive substrate, and the metal sheets are disposed at a corresponding position above the conductive substrate and electrically connected to the conductive substrate. The capacitive load is electrically connected to the metal sheets. The RFID device feeds the antenna unit by electrically connecting to the metal sheets or coupling. This dramatically decreases the operating frequency, so the imaginary part of impedance is higher with the same size of the antenna unit, thereby reducing the size of the RFID tag. As a result, the weight is reduced, the manufacture process is simplified and the subsequent structure can be easily adjusted. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130228628 | ONE-TIME PASSWORD CARD FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS - A card for use in secure transactions includes a card body having a first major surface and a second major surface; one or more groupings of a plurality of individual distinct symbols viewable from the first major surface, each individual distinct symbol comprising a single segment defining the individual distinct symbol that upon activation illuminates the respective individual distinct symbol; and a controller coupled to the plurality of individual distinct symbols. The controller is operable to produce a one-time password value and to selectively activate individual ones of individual distinct symbols to identify a sub-combination of the plurality of individual distinct symbols, thereby displaying an illuminated one-time password token for use in a secure transaction. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130233928 | ELECTRONIC PASSPORT - An electronic passport in the form of a booklet, bearing a plurality of sheets sewn there among at the respective longitudinal center lines is described. The electronic passport has a cover sheet and a data sheet. The cover sheet has a layer made of fabric, an electronic inlay and an internal flyleaf layer and embedding an electronic data storage means provided with an antenna for radio transmission. The data sheet is made by a first and a second layer of plastic material. The data sheet defines a data page bearing identification data of a subject and a connecting page made fixed with the cover sheet, and also comprises an intermediate layer of flexible material extending at the center line of sewing. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130240631 | CONTAINER CAP HAVING IDENTIFICATION FUNCTION AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A container cap having identification function and its manufacturing method includes a cap and a radio frequency identification label provided with a radio frequency identification system and an antenna with extension antennas. The cap has a top wall formed with an extending-down circumferential surface having its under side disposed with a positioning circumference. A method for manufacturing such a container cap is to have the label combined with a male mold of a cap-shaping mold in advance to let the main body of the label combined with the inner side of the top wall of the cap, and the extension portion of the label combined with the circumferential surface and extended to the positioning circumference of the cap. When the container cap is turned open, parts of the extension antennas will be broken off for blocking or sending forth radio frequency identification signals, thus producing efficacies of anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130240632 | Card Lamination - Described herein are RFID structures and methods of manufacturing RFID structures. An antenna substrate is provided. A first stack layer is provided. An antenna assembly including an antenna track, and at least two contact pads, are formed on a first surface of the antenna substrate. An integrated circuit unit is coupled to the at least two contact pads. A first surface of the first stack layer, the first surface of the antenna substrate, or both are coated with a unidirectional thermally expansive coating material. The first surface of the antenna substrate is positioned to be adjacent to the first surface of the first stack layer. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130248607 | GLASS-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A glass-containing transaction card and method of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the glass-containing transaction card may be comprised of a plurality of substantially planar sheets having front and back surfaces bounded by a continuous peripheral edge, wherein at least one of the pluralities of substantially planer layers is comprise of a glass. In one embodiment, the glass layer of the transaction card may be a chemically strengthened glass selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicate, borosilicate, aluminoborosilicate and soda lime glasses. Preferably, the glass is aluminosilicate glass chemically strengthened by alkali metal ion-exchange. The glass-containing transaction card may further have other layers such as additional glass layers, polymeric materials, ceramic materials, metallic materials, or other glass materials and the like. The glass-containing transaction card may further have other layers comprising infrared-blocking materials detectable by an ATM and card assembly line. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130248608 | Conductive Pattern and Method of Making - A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130256419 | MULTIPLE INFORMATION CARRIER - The invention describes a multiple information carrier having at least one electrically conductive layer and an electorally non-conductive substrate, wherein at least one first electrically conductive layer in the form of a touch structure, and second electrically conductive layer in the form of an antenna, are present in places on the substrate. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130270348 | RFID CIRCUIT AND METHOD - Radio frequency communications are effected. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a radio frequency communication circuit includes an antenna having a conductor and a semiconductor chip having a lower substrate surface coupled with the conductor to pass data carried by radio frequency signals to a radio frequency communication circuit in an active layer on an upper surface of the substrate. Accordingly, communications are facilitated via the substrate and can alleviate the need to use through-substrate connectors and further facilitate placement of the chip on the antenna. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277432 | Laminate Structure for a Chip Card and Method for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to a laminate structure ( | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130277433 | RFID TAG - An RFID tag includes a first flexible sheet covering a surface of a base part, an antenna and an IC chip; a second flexible sheet covering an another surface of the base part; a first reinforcing member including third and fourth sheets and covering the chip and a connecting portion of the chip and the antenna, the third sheet having flexibility and elasticity and being disposed on the first sheet, the fourth sheet having flexibility and being disposed on the third sheet; a second reinforcing member including fifth and sixth sheets and covering the chip and the connecting portion, the fifth sheet having flexibility and elasticity and being disposed on the second sheet, the sixth sheet having flexibility and being disposed on the fifth sheet; and an outer member having flexibility and elasticity and covering the first and the second sheets and the first and the second reinforcing members. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130299588 | RFID LABEL - Disclosed is a RFID label, comprising a plane material, a separation layer, an antenna, a chip, adhesive and a cover paper. The separation layer is formed on a first surface of the plane material. The antenna is printed with conductive ink on the separation layer, which is formed on the first surface. The chip is connected to the antenna. The adhesive and the cover paper cover the antenna and the chip. With the adhesive, the RFID label can be sticked to an object. The separation layer can be fully or partially formed on the first surface of the plane material. The separation layer can be formed in reticulate patterns, regular intermittent patterns or patterns of overlapping and crossing over the antenna. When the RFID label is separated from the object, the antenna will be separated from the first surface of the plane material where the separation layer is formed. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130299589 | LASER-ABLATING MECHANICAL AND SECURITY FEATURES FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS - Channels may be formed in the inlay substrate of a transponder, such as by laser ablation, and the antenna wire may subsequently be laid in the channels. Laying the wire in a channel ensures that it substantially fully embedded in the substrate, thereby eliminating a need for pressing the wire into the substrate. The channels may be tapered, or profiled, to enhance adhesion of a self-bonding wire. A recess for the chip module can also be formed using laser ablation, and insulation may be removed from end portions of the antenna wire using laser ablation. Laser ablation may also be used to create various mechanical and security features. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130299590 | Helmet Mountable Timed Event RFID Tag Assembly And Method Of Use - An RFID tag assembly and method of use with a helmet wherein the RFID tag assembly the RFTD tag assembly includes an RFID tag having a mounting substrate with an exposed first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface, the RFID tag having an RFID semiconductor chip has a predetermined operating frequency with an antenna interface mounted on the second planar surface, a conductor electrically coupled to the antenna interface of the RFID semiconductor chip, and an antenna electrically coupled to the conductor. A spacer has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface of the spacer is attached to the second planar surface of the RFID tag. The spacer has a predetermined thickness between the first surface and the second surface. A mounting carrier has a substantially planar body with a first portion having a first end and a second end with two sides defined therebetween and has one or more second portions extending from the body forming free ends each with a planar top surface and a planar bottom surface, with selectively attachable adhesive on a portion of the bottom surface being deformably attached to the first portion. The second surface of the spacer is attached to the top surface of the first portion with the first planar surface of the RFID tag position parallel and set apart above the top surface of the carrier by a distance equal to or greater than the predetermined thickness of the spacer. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130306737 | Optically Readable Identification Security Tag or Stamp - The invention relates to a security tag made unique by randomly distributing a mixture of large numbers of multicolored small objects, such as two colored glass balls, into a regular geometric array or pattern onto a substrate and encapsulating those objects. The objects in the regular array on the substrate will create a unique, non-reproducible pattern. The data, saved to a secure database, can be processed and calculated quantities can be derived from the field of binary data, which can be affixed to the document or manufactured part that the stamp is affixed to. The regular array can be read out by scanner, quantities calculated, and compared to the values printed on the part or document. Additionally, the regular array can be read out by optical scanner and parts or all of the data compared to the data stored in the secure database. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130320095 | TRANSACTION CARDS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A transaction card having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is metal and the second layer is carbon. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130341408 | Thin Gage Open Loop System Cards and Method of Manufacture - An improved card design and manufacturing method to produce thin gage, open loop system cards, such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, financial cards, and payroll cards. The thin gage card structure may vary between 5-15 mils in thickness (0.005″ inches to 0.015″ inches) on a one ply plastic material such as PVC or polyester. The majority of manufacturing steps can be performed on a rotary press in a single operation. Card personalization will be accomplished on a high-speed machine using ink jet for all variable information imaged on both the front and back, and accompanied by high speed encoding of magnetic stripe or activation of integrated circuit elements utilized in the electronic payment process. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140001269 | MULTIPLE LAYER CARD CIRCUIT BOARDS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001270 | RFID TAG SUBSTRATE FOR METAL COMPONENT | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140021261 | WEIGHTED TRANSACTION CARD - Weighted transaction cards and methods of manufacturing the same. The weighted transaction cards may include a tungsten member that comprises at least a portion of a layer of the transaction card. The tungsten member may be encapsulated and/or disposed in an opening of a surround to define and inlay. The inlay may be laminated with one or more additional layers according to traditional card manufacturing techniques (e.g., a hot lamination process). The weighted transaction cards may have a weight significantly greater than traditional plastic transaction cards such that the weighted transaction cards. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021262 | RFID TAG AND RFID SYSTEM - An RFID tag includes: a base sheet in which a plurality of first slits are formed to extend alternately from two opposite sides from an end of the base sheet; an antenna pattern provided on the base sheet by folding the antennal pattern to avoid the first slits; an RFID chip provided over the base sheet and electrically connected to the antenna pattern; an elastic sheet provided over any one of a top surface and a bottom surface of the base sheet; and a protective sheet provided on a surface of the elastic sheet opposite to the surface that is in contact with the base sheet and including second slits formed to correspond in position to the first slits of the base sheet. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021263 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) LABEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE LABEL - The invention consists in an RFID label consisting of at least: one functional layer comprising at least one electronic component, one antenna connected to the electronic component; one upper layer; one lower layer having an adhesive surface; wherein the upper and lower layers consist of one or more materials capable of resisting to ultraviolet radiation and/or of filtering the ultraviolet radiation. The invention also includes the method for manufacturing the RFID label and the machine applying the method for manufacturing the RFID label. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140070008 | POINT OF SALE MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCTS WITH A GENERAL DECAL AND PERSONALIZED LABEL INCLUDING SECURITY CODE - A method for personalized labeling of decal decorated item at a point of sale for consumer by laminating a personal label on or adjacent a preexisting decal applied to the item. The personal label may comprise an access code to a secure information source, identification information or a greeting. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140070009 | PERSONAL CARDS FORMED FROM PRECIOUS METALS OR PRECIOUS METAL ALLOYS - An example embodiment includes a transaction card. The transaction card includes a card body and information. The card body is made from a precious metal alloy. The card body has a front surface and a back surface. At least some portion of the information is defined by disruptions to the precious metal alloy of the card body. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140076977 | INDUCTIVE IDENTIFICATION CARD - An inductive identification card on which a card holder's identifying information is recorded in order to recognize the holder's identity via a visual inspection. The identification card is provided with a sensor film on the surface having sensor points which are distributed on its exterior, blocking points corresponding to the identifying information on the identification card, and locally changing electrical responses of sensor points in advance so that different response signals corresponding to detective signals which are applied to the sensor film are generated by the blocking points and peripheral regions, respectively. Authenticity of the identification card and the card holder's identity are recognized by determining locations of response signals. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140097253 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTACTLESS SMARTCARD HAVING A TRANSPARENT LOGO - A multilayer contactless smartcard | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140103116 | RFID TAG ASSEMBLY AND LABEL PROCESS - A tag assembly is disclosed for attaching an RFID tag including a primary antenna to a flexible surface such as fabric, textile or an item of clothing. The tag assembly has a receptacle including a frame for securely holding the RFID tag, a secondary antenna, and attachment means for attaching the frame to the surface, wherein the frame forms part of the secondary antenna. A method of attaching an RFID tag to a flexible surface is also disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140124583 | ADVANCED SMART CARDS WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS IN BOTTOM LAYER INCLUDING BATTERIES, SWITCHES, DISPLAYS, AND FINGERPRINT SENSORS - An advanced smart card comprising a top layer, a core layer of thermoset polymeric material, and a bottom layer comprising an Integrated Electronics Assembly. The Integrated Electronics Assembly may comprise a battery, a processor, a display, a switch, a magnetic stripe communications device, a flexible printed circuit, a fingerprint sensor, a biometric sensor, and an acoustic speaker. The advanced smart card may be used for functions such as: access control for building entry, data display for bank cards or ATM cards, password entry for identification cards, and fingerprint verification for security-related applications. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140138444 | Data Carrier Card having a Security Thread - A data carrier card, in particular a chip and/or magnetic strip card, has a card body comprising one or more films and a security thread integrated in the card body. The security thread, or at least a substrate of the security thread, is coextruded in the form of a thread strip in one of the films. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144992 | RFID INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND TAGS WITH ANTENNA CONTACTS ON MULTIPLE SURFACES - Embodiments are directed to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) integrated circuit (IC) having a first circuit block electrically coupled to first and second antenna contacts. The first antenna contact is disposed on a first surface of the IC and the second antenna contact is disposed on a second surface of the IC different from the first surface. The first and second antenna contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144993 | METAL CARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a metal card including a metal card sheet made of duralumin and an anodized layer formed by anodizing a surface of the metal card sheet, wherein a background color or pattern of the metal card is determined according to a composition of electrolyte of the anodizing for forming the anodized layer. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140151455 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device is disclosed. The RFID device includes a silicon substrate having a top side and a bottom side. The RFID device also includes a plurality of circuitry layers formed on the top side of the substrate, and the plurality of circuitry layers include at least a core circuitry and an on-chip antenna. Further, the RFID device includes a plurality of deep openings formed in the substrate on the bottom side under the plurality of circuitry layers. The plurality of deep openings are arranged in an array and through a substantial portion of the substrate, and a remaining portion of the substrate unreached by the plurality of deep openings separates the plurality of deep openings and the plurality of circuitry layers. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140166762 | FOIL COMPOSITE CARD - Composite cards formed in accordance with the invention include a security layer comprising a hologram or diffraction grating formed at, or in, the center, or core layer, of the card. The hologram may be formed by embossing a designated area of the core layer with a diffraction pattern and depositing a thin layer of metal on the embossed layer. Additional layers may be selectively and symmetrically attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the core layer. A laser may be used to remove selected portions of the metal formed on the embossed layer, at selected stages of forming the card, to impart a selected pattern or information to the holographic region. The cards may be ‘lasered’ when the cards being processed are attached to, and part of, a large sheet of material, whereby the “lasering” of all the cards on the sheet can be done at the same time and relatively inexpensively. Alternatively, each card may be individually “lasered” to produce desired alpha numeric information, bar codes information or a graphic image, after the sheets are die-cut into cards. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140175176 | SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SECURITY DOCUMENT - A security document ( | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140183265 | System and Method for Protecting a Machine Readable Card - A machine readable card protector is disclosed comprising: a sleeve having a first portion, a second portion, a width, a height, and a plurality of edges (having a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge). Said sleeve having at least one open edge capable of receiving a portion of a machine readable card; and at least one of said plurality of edges are sealed between said first portion and said second portion. Said machine readable card having a first side and a second side. Said machine readable card having one or more machine readable components. Said sleeve is capable of protecting said one or more machine readable components. Said sleeve is made of a sleeve material, wherein said one or more machine readable components are readable through said sleeve. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140191040 | LABEL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT AN OBJECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE LABEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE LABEL | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140197241 | COVERT COATING FOR AUTHENTICATION OF MATERIALS - Systems and methods for document and product authentication are provided using a combination of interacting absorption and emission materials that are formed into covert optically encoded markings. The markings are formed from at least one emitter and at least one absorber, that exhibit a first emission in response to a first excitation of the emitter and a change in that emission in response to excitation of the absorber such that various combinations of emitter and absorber materials create a machine readable response that cannot be detected by the human eye. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140217181 | LABEL FOR RECEIVING INDICIA HAVING VARIABLE SPECTRAL EMISSIVITY VALUES - Labels that are conducive to the detection of bar-codes and other indicia having varying spectral emissivity values are provided. The labels include a substrate, a background layer, a thermally conductive layer and an adhesive layer. The background layer is preferably similar in visual appearance to the indicium that the label is to receive. Meanwhile, the thermally conductive layer is made from a material with high thermal conductivity that is used to substantially equalize the temperature across the label surface, thereby enabling a faster and cheaper detection of transitions of differential emissivity on the indicium surface. The adhesive layer is used for attaching the label to a document or other product. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140217182 | LICENSE PLATES FOR A VEHICLE - In identification devices having a contactlessly readable data carrier ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140239074 | METHOD OF DESIGNING & MANUFACTURING AN ANTI-COUNTERFEITING RFID TAG, THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING RFID TAG AND THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING PACKAGE - The invention relates to a method of designing & manufacturing anti-counterfeiting RFID tags, the anti-counterfeiting RFID tags obtained and the anti-counterfeiting package related. The invention belongs to application of radio frequency identification technology. The tag design comprises an adopted folded dipole antenna form using fragile paper as antenna substrate board. Integrate antenna and fragile paper substrate board securely and firmly. In alignment with the central position of the chip overlay an “island”-type compound gasket on the bottom surface of fragile paper substrate, so that the antenna forms an arch spatial structure at the center position of the IC chip. Coating the fragile paper substrate surface with adhesive, then compounding with cover layer material which coated with release fragile film former. The sizes of surface material and adhesive are larger than that of the fragile paper substrate board. The tamper-evident anti-counterfeiting UHF RFID label achieved through this method can be read reliably on the metal surface. It can avoid or reduce the probability of accidental damage during label sticking and transportation and improve anti-counterfeiting performance effectively. This invention of designing and manufacturing method is ingenious, simple, inexpensive and of high capacity. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140239075 | COMPOSITE RF TAG, AND TOOL MOUNTED WITH THE COMPOSITE RF TAG - The present invention relates to a composite RF tag for transmitting and receiving information using an electromagnetic induction method, comprising a magnetic antenna mounted with an IC, and a resin layer formed around the magnetic antenna, wherein the magnetic antenna comprises a central core formed of a magnetic material and a coil-shaped electrode material disposed around the core. The RF tag according to the present invention comprises the magnetic antenna surrounded by the resin, and therefore can provide a composite magnetic RF tag which can minimize adverse influence by surrounding water or metals in view of maintenance of tools or parts to which the composite RF tag is mounted, and is free from occurrence of any failure or cracking. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140263655 | RFID Inlay Incorporating a Ground Plane - An RFID inlay. The RFID inlay can include a substrate having a first area and a second area, a conductive structure having a first part disposed over at least a portion of the first area and a second part disposed over at least a portion of the second area, and a dielectric material disposed over at least a portion of the conductive structure, wherein the substrate is adapted to be folded such that the first part of the conductive structure is disposed over the second part of the conductive structure and the dielectric material is disposed between the first part and the second part. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263656 | TRANSFERABLE FILM INCLUDING LOGIC CIRCUIT, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRANSFERABLE FILM - A transferable film includes a carrier layer and an intermediate portion. The carrier layer is configured to receive one or more additional layers and to be releasable from the one or more additional layers temporally proximate to an application of the transferable film to an object. The intermediate portion includes the one or more additional layers and a circuit. The one or more additional layers include a graphics layer. The intermediate portion is configured for application thereto of an adhesive layer, whereby the intermediate portion is configured to be interposed between the carrier layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is configured to adhere to the object for the application of the transferable film to the object. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263657 | CHIP CARD INLAY FOR CONTACT-ACTIVATED AND CONTACTLESSLY ACTIVATED CHIP CARDS - Chip card inlay for contact-activated and contactlessly activated chip cards, having a planar substrate layer made of a non-conductive plastics material, on which an antenna having, at its end, planar conductive pads for attaching a chip is fastened, wherein the conductive pads are formed from a textile fabric having thread crossings, and on each top side of the textile fabric an electrically conductive contact zone is provided which has a three-dimensionally conductive terminal pad structure with weave points of the textile fabric as topographical contact zone elevations. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TANGIBLE MEDIUM WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SECURITY MARKER - Mediums that include features that work together to create a medium that can be tracked, identified and authenticated efficiently and accurately. In addition, these features may be concealed to prevent or hinder potential copiers from copying or passing off a copy as an original. Further, these features may allow organizations to determine the origin of a copy. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263659 | TRANSPONDER WITH TAMPER PROTECTION - The invention relates to sewable tamper detection elements for radio frequency identification devices, and to radio frequency identification devices with such tamper detection elements. The devices can be sewn into a seam of a garment so that the tamper detection element is partially inside the garment, e.g. as part of a care label. This makes removing the device difficult without breaking the tamper detection element, and thereby shoplifting attempts can be more reliably noticed. For this purpose, the tamper detection element is formed so that sewing through it does not break the element. The radio frequency identification device may be formed asymmetric so that the tamper detection element is on a different side from the antenna elements with respect to the chip. In this manner, the disturbance from the tamper detection element to the antenna can be minimized. The tamper detection element may be formed so that it contains a transparent opening on which text can be printed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140284386 | LASER ABLATING STRUCTURES FOR ANTENNA MODULES FOR DUAL INTERFACE SMARTCARDS - Laser etching antenna structures (AS) for RFID antenna modules (AM). Combining laser etching and chemical etching. Limiting the thickness of the contact pads (CP) to less than the skin depth (18 m) of the conductive material (copper) used for the contact pads (CP). Multiple antenna structures (AS1, AS2) in an antenna module (AM). Incorporating LEDs into the antenna module (AM) or smartcard (SC). | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140299666 | CARD AND CARD MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided are a card and card manufacturing method that enable clear visual recognition of a display in a display portion even if the card surface has been provided with a matte finish, and enable an improvement in texture related to position drift between a display device and a window portion, as well as an improvement in workability during manufacture. The card ( | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140306014 | Security Wrap with Tearable Substrate - An electronic device is protected from unauthorized access by use of a security wrap having a security screen connected to an alarm circuit of the electronic device. The security screen has a pair of screen terminals interconnected by a conductor. The conductor is formed on a substrate. The substrate is arranged such that attempts to remove the security wrap will result in the substrate being torn and the conductor being damaged or broken whereby the resistance of the conductive path formed by the conductor changes to indicate an alarm condition. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140312122 | PAYMENT CARD SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140319223 | CARD SECURITY ACTIVATION LABEL AND METHOD - Card security apparatus and methods are provided. An obstruction layer (e.g., a hot-stamped scratch off foil label) may be provided in at least partially overlapping relation to a data field of a card (e.g., including proprietary information unique to the specific card). The obstruction layer may render all or at least a portion of the card data field unreadable in the presentation position. All or at least a portion of an exposed data field, such e.g., as an activation field, may be disposed on an outer surface of the obstruction layer such that the activation field is readable with the obstruction layer in the presentation position. Displacement of the obstruction layer may render the exposed data field, e.g., activation field, unreadable (e.g., via destruction of all or at least a portion of the obstruction layer) and the data field readable. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140319224 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE - An electromagnetic coupling module includes a wireless IC chip and a functional substrate. The electromagnetic coupling module is mounted on a radiation plate, preferably using an adhesive, for example. On the upper surface of a base material of the radiation plate, two long radiation electrodes are provided. On the undersurface of the functional substrate, capacitive coupling electrodes that individually face inner ends of the radiation electrodes are provided. A matching circuit arranged to perform the impedance matching between the wireless IC chip and each of the radiation electrodes includes the capacitive coupling electrodes. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size, facilitate the design, and reduce the cost of a wireless IC device. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140319225 | TAG ASSEMBLY - A tag assembly is described wherein the tag assembly is affixable to clothing and/or a body and wherein the assembly includes a support sheet; a tag disposed on the support sheet, the tag being configured to transmit a signal to a receiver; and, an expandable spacer structure disposed the support sheet, the expandable spacer structure providing a predetermined spacing between the tag and the body, the expandable spacer being configured to expand from a thin non-expanded state to a expanded state of a predetermined spacer thickness. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140326789 | Machine-Readable Passport With A Polycarbonate (PC) Datapage And Method For Making The same - The present invention provides a multi-layered personalized page comprising a PET incsti/PU hinge layer; a PC inlay with chip antenna layer with an electric component with personal data of a holder of a passport; two PC core layers with artwork; and two PC overlay layers. The present invention also provides a passport tint contains the multi-layered personalized | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332595 | SECURE VALUE TOKENS - The present invention provides value tokens having improved security while achieving enhanced decorative effects, contrasting edge “spots”, increased physical weight, and flexibility of construction and design. Stacked structures formed from pluralities of layers are featured. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140353383 | MATRIX OF ADHESIVE RFID TAGS - A matrix of tags is provided including a plurality of RFID identification tags, each RFID tag having an identification layer, arranged on an object to be identified, the identification layer bearing at least one antenna and at least one chip including capacity for storing an item of identification data, the identification layer containing a bonding face arranged on a wall of the object; a backing layer, arranged on the side of the bonding face of the identification layer; a transfer layer, arranged on the side opposite to the backing layer relative to the identification layer, the transfer layer being provided for transferring the identification layer onto the object and a protective layer, arranged between the identification layer and the transfer layer, provided for protecting the identification layer when the tag is put in place; the transfer layer is produced in a single piece for the set of tags. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140353384 | SMART CARD MODULE, SMART CARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SMART CARD MODULE - A smart card module includes a carrier; a chip arrangement arranged over a first side of the carrier; and an antenna arranged over a second side of the carrier, wherein the second side of the carrier is opposite the first side of the carrier. The antenna is electrically conductively connected to the chip arrangement in order to transmit electrical signals. The smart card module further includes a display module arranged over the first side of the carrier; and at least one electrical line structure arranged on the first side of the carrier, which electrical line structure electrically conductively connects the chip arrangement and the display module to one another. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140353385 | TAMPER-PROOF QUALITY MANAGEMENT BARCODE INDICATORS - A tamper-proof barcoded quality indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of time and temperature thresholds following actuation thereof, including a first barcode including a first colorable area and being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a second barcode including a second colorable area and not being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator, a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, at a rate which is at least partially a function of time, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously for simultaneous coloring thereof upon exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable, and a tamper-proof actuator element operative to actuate the indicator. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140361086 | SMARTCARD WITH COUPLING FRAME AND METHOD OF INCREASING ACTIVATION DISTANCE OF A TRANSPONDER CHIP MODULE - A conductive coupling frame (CF) having two ends, forming an open loop, disposed surrounding and closely adjacent a transponder chip module (TCM), and substantially coplanar with an antenna structure (AS, LES) in the transponder chip module (TCM). A metal card body (MCB) having a slit (S) extending from a module opening (MO) to a periphery of the card body to function as a coupling frame (CF). The coupling frame (CF) may be thick enough to be non-transparent to RF at frequencies of interest. A switch may be provided to connect ends of the coupling frame (CF) across the slit (S). The transponder chip module (TCM) may comprise a laser-etched antenna structure (LES) and a non-perforated contact pad (CP) arrangement. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140367470 | RFID TAG FOR A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - The laminated RFID tag, mountable to a part of a personal care appliance, has rounded corners or a round peripheral edge, which is adapted to prevent absorption of water or other solvents. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140367471 | Pad of Labels for Use on Store Shelves in a Retail Environment - A pad of labels for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The pad of labels include labels with adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. The labels in the pad are sequenced according to a store's planogram. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140367472 | Label for Use on Store Shelves in a Retail Environment - A label for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The label include adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140367473 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SMART CARDS - This invention relates to a smart card ( | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150008261 | RFID TAG AND METHOD OF ATTACHING THE SAME - An RFID tag for stably holding an RFID inlet | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150008262 | Multilayer Film Element - A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 μm and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150014418 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DATA CARRIER THAT PREVENTS MECHANICAL STRAINS BETWEEN CHIP AND DATA CARRIER BODY - This disclosure includes a method for manufacturing a portable data carrier, an inlay for a data carrier, and a data carrier. A data carrier body has a gap for a chip and a chip is incorporated into the gap. In a subsequent step a cover layer is laid on the data carrier body, and the data carrier body and the cover layer are laminated. After the incorporation of the chip and before the lamination, a stabilizing agent is applied into the gap of the core layer, which remains soft or flexible during the lamination and cures or is activated (e.g. by means of UV radiation) only after the lamination, in order for mechanical tensions to be avoided. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150014419 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device capable of wireless communication, which has high reliability in terms of resistance to external force, in particular, pressing force and can prevent electrostatic discharge in an integrated circuit without preventing reception of an electric wave. The semiconductor device includes an on-chip antenna connected to the integrated circuit and a booster antenna which transmits a signal or power included in a received electric wave to the on-chip antenna without contact. In the semiconductor device, the integrated circuit and the on-chip antenna are interposed between a pair of structure bodies formed by impregnating a fiber body with a resin. One of the structure bodies is provided between the on-chip antenna and the booster antenna. A conductive film having a surface resistance value of approximately 10 | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150021401 | Erasable Barcode - The Erasable Barcode prevents the sale of products by invalidating the barcode. The invalidation can be based on shelf life, or improper temperature maintenance. The invalidation is also visible to humans so that the consumer knows if the exposure occurs after purchase. Activation brings liquid from the first reservoir in contact with the migration medium. The liquid progressively produces a change in color over time in the migration medium. When the liquid has crossed the migration medium, it will come in contact with the absorptive medium. The absorptive medium will then rapidly change color. The absorptive layer is the substrate for a machine readable barcode such that the color change renders the barcode unreadable | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150028106 | Method Of Manufacturing A Smart Card - A method of manufacturing a smart card ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150028107 | CONTACTLESS DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE, SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CONTACTLESS DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE - This present invention serves to simplify manufacture of a contactless data transmission device ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150041545 | Method for Producing a Card Body, and Card Body - A method for manufacturing a multilayer card body for a portable data carrier includes the steps of: making available two layers of synthetic paper, making available at least one cover layer of plastic, printing the upper side of the layers of synthetic paper with a graphical pattern by a screen printing or offset printing process, bringing together the layers into a half-product, laminating the layers together under conditions typical of chip cards, separating the card body from the half-product by means of a separating tool. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150048169 | CARRIER ELEMENT WITH A QR CODE - A carrier element with a QR code, including a decorative area having a decorative design with an inner area ( | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150060553 | SELF-ADHESIVE TYPE RADIO FREQUENCY ANTI-COUNTERFEITING AND ANTI-RECLAMATION LABEL - A self adhesive type radio frequency anti-counterfeiting and anti-reclamation label includes a self-adhesive label provided with characters or patterns and has its inner surface formed with a gluing layer. A radio frequency identification system is installed at the outer side of the gluing layer and provided with a foundation plate mounted with a radio frequency chip and an antenna serving as a passive source signals sent out by the identification chip. A tearing region is formed between the label and the radio frequency identification system for receiving therein the radio frequency identification system, the antenna or the identification chip. The label can be torn up, or the tearing region can be torn off manually to separate the label from the radio frequency identification system, or separate the identification chip from the antenna, letting the original label impossible to be recycled for attaining an objective of anti-counterfeiting. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150060554 | RFID TAG - An RFID tag including an inlay having a sheet-like shape and including an antenna and an IC chip electrically connected to the antenna, an outer covering member that covers the inlay, the outer covering member having a planar shape and including a main surface and a rear surface, and a frame part arranged on at least one of the main surface and the rear surface. The frame part is erected in a thickness direction of the outer covering member. The frame part surrounds the IC chip in a plan view. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150069132 | Smart card module arrangement, smart card, method for producing a smart card module arrangement and method for producing a smart card - A method for producing a smart card module arrangement includes: arranging a smart card module on a first carrier layer, wherein the first carrier layer is free of a prefabricated smart card module receptacle cutout for receiving the smart card module. The smart card module includes: a substrate; a chip on the substrate; a first mechanical reinforcement structure between the chip and the substrate. The first mechanical reinforcement structure covers at least one part of a surface of the chip. The method further includes applying a second carrier layer to the smart card module, wherein the second carrier layer is free of a prefabricated smart card module receptacle cutout for receiving the smart card module; and at least one of laminating or pressing the first carrier layer with the second carrier layer, such that the smart card module is enclosed by the first carrier layer and the second carrier layer. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150076234 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150097037 | PASSIVE CONTROL SECURE TRANSACTION CARD - A secure transaction card does not interact with an interrogating radio frequency field without user interaction. The user interaction may include pressing on the card to cause a smartcard chip to connect to a coil on the card. The user interaction may also include exposing the card to light, motion, touch, or the like. Control of the secure transaction card may be active or passive. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150108221 | RF TAG - An RF tag includes an inlay comprising an IC chip and an antenna, a planar auxiliary antenna laminated on the inlay in an insulating state to the inlay, and a substrate on which the inlay and the auxiliary antenna are laminated. The auxiliary antenna is formed into a rectangular planar shape including long sides each having a length of substantially ¼ of a wavelength of a radio wave frequency of the inlay, and has a cutout part which divides one of the long sides into two parts each having a length of substantially ⅛ of the wavelength of the radio wave frequency of the inlay. The cutout part is formed into a concave shape which is opened in an edge portion of the one of the long sides and has a predetermined width and depth to allow the IC chip of the inlay to be disposed therein. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150108222 | RF TAG - An RF tag has an inlay with an IC chip and an antenna, a planar auxiliary antenna laminated on the inlay in an insulating state, a dielectric constant regulation plate which becomes a base on which the inlay including the auxiliary antenna laminated thereon is mounted, and functions as a dielectric constant regulation layer for the mounted inlay, and a case which receives the dielectric constant regulation plate in a state where the inlay including the auxiliary antenna laminated thereon is mounted. The dielectric constant regulation plate is formed into a shape which allows the dielectric constant regulation plate to be attachably/detachably and non-movably engaged in the case and which allows the dielectric constant regulation plate to have a predetermined dielectric constant which regulates communication characteristics of the inlay including the auxiliary antenna laminated thereon. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150115038 | Transponder Layer and Method for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to a transponder layer ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150115039 | MULTI-METAL LAYERED CARD - A metal transaction card is provided having a metal core layer with metal cladding layers connected thereto on opposing sides thereof. The metal core layer may have a density and/or thickness that is significantly greater than the density and/or thickness of the metal cladding layers. The density of the metal core layer may be at least 2.5 times greater than the density of the metal cladding layers. The density of the metal core layer may be at least 7.5. The outward facing lateral surface of one or both of the metal cladding layers may be anodized, or anodized and colorized. The anodized lateral surface(s) may be coated to increase the performance of a one or more hot-stamped elements attached to the coated surface(s). | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150115040 | NON-TRANSFERABLE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION LABEL OR TAG - A Non-transferable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) assembly for attachment to an article comprises a RFID module; and a antenna module coupled with the RFID module, the antenna module comprising a conductive layer, a substrate, and an adhesive modification layer between the conductive layer and the substrate, the adhesive modification layer configured such that when the assembly is attached to the article and attempt to remove the assembly will cause the substrate to release and leave the conductive layer intact. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150122891 | IC Tag - The disclosure prevents, with improved reliability, an IC tag from being broken, while ensuring overall flexibility of the IC tag. The IC tag | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150122892 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG - A radio frequency identification tag comprises a chip; a circuit antenna connected to the chip; and a substrate having a front side carrying the chip and the circuit antenna and formed with a scribing portion, wherein the scribing portion overlaps at least one part of the circuit antenna when viewed from a back side of the substrate. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150136856 | CARD WITH METAL LAYER AND AN ANTENNA - In a smart card having an antenna structure and a metal layer, an insulator layer is formed between the antenna structure and the metal layer to compensate for the attenuation due to the metal layer. The thickness of the insulator layer affects the capacitive coupling between the antenna structure and the metal layer and is selected to have a value which optimizes the transmission/reception of signals between the card and a card reader. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150144702 | Stretchable multi-layer wearable tag capable of wireless communications - A wearable tag capable of wireless communications includes a first elastic layer, a second elastic layer over the first elastic layer, wherein the second elastic layer is embedded with a first conductive circuit. The wearable tag includes a dielectric layer on the second elastic layer, a third elastic layer on the dielectric layer, wherein the third elastic layer is embedded with a second conductive circuit, wherein the dielectric layer comprises via holes that contain electric connections between the semiconductor chip and the first conductive circuit. A semiconductor chip is in connection with the first conductive circuit and the second conductive circuit, wherein the semiconductor chip, the first conductive circuit, and the second conductive circuit are configured to wirelessly communicate with external devices. The wearable tag also includes a fourth elastic layer on the semiconductor chip. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150302290 | RADIO COMMUNICATION TAG AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An antenna conductor and a reinforcing layer are provided on an upper surface and a lower surface, respectively, of a flexible base film. An RFIC element is mounted on the upper surface of the base film. Two I/O terminals provided on the RFIC element are each connected to meander patterns of the antenna conductor. In a plan view, the reinforcing layer has a circular contour, and the RFIC element is surrounded by the contour of the reinforcing layer. The two I/O terminals provided on the RFIC element are exposed on the upper surface of the base film. Breakage of the connected portion between the RFIC element and the antenna conductor is prevented, and any breakage that has occurred is easily identified. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150339562 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PATTERN IN RELIEF IN A THIN PLASTIC CARD - A method for producing a pattern ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150339564 | TRANSACTION AND ID CARDS HAVING SELECTED TEXTURE AND COLORING - Cards made in accordance with the invention include a specially treated thin decorative layer attached to a thick core layer of metal or ceramic material, where the thin decorative layer is designed to provide selected color(s) and/or selected texture(s) to a surface of the metal cards. Decorative layers for use in practicing the invention include: (a) an anodized metal layer; or (b) a layer of material derived from plant or animal matter (e.g., wood, leather); or (c) an assortment of aggregate binder material (e.g., cement, mortar, epoxies) mixed with laser reactive materials (e.g., finely divided carbon); or (d) a ceramic layer; and (e) a layer of crystal fabric material. The cards may be dual interface smart cards which can be read in a contactless manner and/or via contacts. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150339565 | SMART CARD MODULE, SMART CARD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SMART CARD MODULE - A smart card module includes a substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface, which is opposite the first main surface. The substrate has a plurality of plated-through holes, which extend through the substrate from the first main surface to the second main surface. The smart card module further includes a chip over the first main surface of the substrate, a first metal structure over the second main surface of the substrate, electrically insulating material, which covers the first metal structure, and a second metal structure over the electrically insulating material, wherein the second metal structure is electrically insulated from the first metal structure by the electrically insulating material. The chip is connected to the first metal structure by at least one first plated-through hole. The chip is connected to the second metal structure by at least one second plated-through hole. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150352880 | DATASHEET FOR A SECURITY AND/OR VALUE DOCUMENT - The invention relates to a datasheet ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150356395 | Transponder Layer and Method for Producing Same - The invention relates to a transponder layer ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160004947 | CHIP CARD WITH INTEGRATED ACTIVE COMPONENTS - In various embodiments, a chip card module is provided that can have: a chip card module support; a wiring structure that is arranged on the chip card module support; an integrated circuit that is arranged on the chip card module support and is electrically coupled to the wiring structure; a chip card module antenna that is arranged on the chip card module support and is electrically coupled to the wiring structure, and a lighting device that is arranged on the chip card module support and is electrically coupled to the wiring structure. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160004950 | Multilayer Body and Method for Producing a Multilayer Body - A multilayer body with a carrier and a layer arranged thereon which comprises electrically conductive material in such an arrangement comprises an information area and a background area ( | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160004952 | WEARABLE TAG CAPABLE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A wearable tag capable of wireless communications includes a dry inlay layer having a lower surface, an upper surface, and a side surface, wherein the dry inlay layer is embedded with a semiconductor chip and an antenna circuit that are configured to wirelessly communicate with external devices. The wearable tag also includes an adhesive layer on the lower surface of the dry inlay layer. The adhesive layer is adapted to adhere to a human skin. An elastic layer on at least a portion of the upper surface of the dry inlay layer provides flexibility to the wearable tag. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160019451 | RFID TAG FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT - The present invention relates to an RFID device that is intended to be used in connection with direct or indirect packaging of consumer food products, such as with the use of food trays, totes and other transport packaging for perishable items. The RFID device may include a RFID inlay assembly that has been encased in a laminate that is safe for use with food products. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160034803 | LABEL FOR BARCODES, LETTERS AND IMAGES AND METHOD FOR FORMING BARCODES, LETTERS AND IMAGES - An image label is used to present a barcode and characters and images. The label is printed label with a pre-determined color among various colors such that the characters and images resist subsequent erasure due to friction or chemical materials, etc. A laser beam is projected onto a surface of the barcode. A loss layer is used to form an image in response to the projection of the laser beam. A loss sheet includes a transparent sheet that is placed on the loss layer. A dark sheet is attached at the lower part of the loss sheet, and includes a color ink layer that expresses a pre-determined color among various colors and is attached to the upper part of the loss layer. The color ink layer which has the pre-determined color among the various colors is furnished at the upper part of the transparent sheet. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160042260 | TAMPER-PROOF QUALITY MANAGEMENT BARCODE INDICATORS - A tamper-proof barcoded quality indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of time and temperature thresholds following actuation thereof, including a first barcode including a first colorable area and being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a second barcode including a second colorable area and not being machine-readable before exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator, a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, at a rate which is at least partially a function of time, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously for simultaneous coloring thereof upon exceedance of the time and temperature thresholds, thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable, and a tamper-proof actuator element operative to actuate the indicator. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160089865 | CARD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A laminate assembly and method for manufacturing a laminate assembly for a card assembly is provided. The assembly includes a top coat layer, a carrier layer connected with the top coat layer, and a colored core coupled by an adhesive layer. One or more of the adhesive layer or the top coat layer includes a colorant of a second color that is different from the first color of the colored core such that the first color of the colored core less not visible through the printed surface of the top coat layer. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160092761 | PROTECTIVE STRIPE FOR BANK CARDS - A protective stripe for a bank card includes several layers interconnected with one another, as the first of the layers is an adhesive layer, a protective stripe is fixed to the bank card, a second layer is protective and bearing layer made of at least one of paper, plastic and foil, and a third layer is the carrier of ex officio information necessary for the operation of ATMs. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160103925 | TRANSPORTATION AND RESORT INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED CUTANEOUS INFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Apparatus for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual, comprises an adhesive layer and a machine readable device secured to said adhesive layer. The machine readable device is encoded with identification information. A first quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer is arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible and humanly understandable visual indication of information relating to set individual. The adhesive layer, the machine readable device and said first quantity of ink form an individual identification device. The machine readable device is secured to said adhesive layer further comprises a second quantity of ink deposited on said adhesive layer and arranged to provide a machine readable image. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device to a computer system which includes a memory with an algorithm for processing collected information. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160104063 | CONTACT SMART CARD - A contact smart card has a smart card contact pad and an IC chip. The smart card contact pad includes a circuit substrate, a card-reader contact element on a first side of the circuit substrate, and a connection element on a second side of the circuit substrate. The card-reader contact element has a noble metal electrically conductive surface, and the connection element has a chip terminal connection surface which is not a noble metal. The IC chip is preferably flip-chip mounted at the second side of the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the chip terminal connection surface. Furthermore, the chip terminal connection surface is preferably an organometallic electrically conductive corrosion protection layer. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160110638 | Optically Variable Security Element - An optically variable security element, for security papers, value documents and other data carriers, includes a single or multilayer central body having opposing first and second main surfaces, an arrangement of microlenses on the first main surface of the central body, the microlenses having a refractive effect defining a focal plane, a laser-sensitive recording layer arranged on the second main surface of the central body, a mask layer arranged between the arrangement of microlenses and the laser-sensitive recording layer and outside of the focal plane of the microlenses, and a plurality of micromarks produced in the laser-sensitive recording layer by the action of laser radiation, each micromark being associated with a microlens and being visible when the security element is viewed through the associated microlens. The mask layer comprises a macroscopic gap region that is in register with the plurality of micromarks. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160117578 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160117579 | WEIGHTED TRANSACTION CARD - Weighted transaction cards and methods of manufacturing the same. The weighted transaction cards may include a tungsten member that comprises at least a portion of a layer of the transaction card. The tungsten member may be encapsulated and/or disposed in an opening of a surround to define and inlay. The inlay may be laminated with one or more additional layers according to traditional card manufacturing techniques (e.g., a hot lamination process). The weighted transaction cards may have a weight significantly greater than traditional plastic transaction cards such that the weighted transaction cards. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160125284 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ANTI-CRACK ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for making an intermediate electronic device, wherein said device is coated or is to be coated with a cover sheet or layer, the method comprising the step of forming a carrier-body comprising: a cavity provided in the carrier-body; an electric circuit comprising at least one electric interconnection area inside the cavity; an electronic module comprising at least one connection pad connecting said interconnection area and arranged in the cavity; a space or gap provided at the interface between the module and the carrier-body, substantially perpendicular to a main surface of the carrier-body, in communication with the surface of the carrier-body, and intended to be covered with a cover sheet or layer; the method is characterized in that a flexible or elastic material is arranged in the device so as to fill the space or gap between the module and the body-carrier or at least partially cover same. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160132763 | Stretchable multi-layer wearable tag capable of wireless communications - A wearable tag capable of wireless communications includes a first elastic layer, a second elastic layer over the first elastic layer, wherein the second elastic layer is embedded with a first conductive circuit. The wearable tag includes a dielectric layer on the second elastic layer, a third elastic layer on the dielectric layer, wherein the third elastic layer is embedded with a second conductive circuit, wherein the dielectric layer comprises via holes that contain electric connections between the semiconductor chip and the first conductive circuit. A semiconductor chip is in connection with the first conductive circuit and the second conductive circuit, wherein the semiconductor chip, the first conductive circuit, and the second conductive circuit are configured to wirelessly communicate with external devices. The wearable tag also includes a fourth elastic layer on the semiconductor chip. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160140431 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RADIO-FREQUENCY DEVICE MAINTAINING ANISOTROPIC CONNECTION - The invention relates to a method for producing an intermediate device comprising an electronic module, said intermediate device being used to receive at least one film or portion of a film or covering layer, said device comprising: a supporting body; at least one area for the interconnection of an electric circuit, borne by the supporting body; and an electronic module connected to said interconnection area by an anisotropic connection material, said material being compressed between said area and the module. The method comprises the implementation of a means for maintaining the compressed state of said anisotropic material and/or a means for isolating said material from the outside of the supporting body. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160148088 | ENCODING INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE PATTERNED LAYERS - An article of manufacture includes a substrate, a first patterned layer deposited on the substrate in a first region, and a second patterned layer deposited on the substrate in a second region. The first patterned layer encodes first information in first symbols that are detectable by an optical sensor. The second patterned layer encodes second information in second symbols that are detectable by a non-optical sensor. The second information is distinct from the first information and the second region at least partially overlaps the first region. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160155039 | Electronic Chip Card | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155041 | RFID TAG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155042 | Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160162769 | A Contactless Smart Chip For Biometric Tracking - The present invention provide a wearable device for biometric tracking. The wearable device comprises a contactless smart chip module having an antenna connected thereto, the contactless smart chip module is adapted for storing personal information in a secured manner; a fibre glass substrate for encapsulating the contactless smart chip and the antenna therein; a protective shield surrounding at least a portion of the fibre glass substrate to provide a resistant finish. A system for entering the information and a method thereof are also provided. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160162774 | Stretchable electronic patch having a circuit layer undulating in the thickness direction - An electronic patch includes a first circuit layer comprising a substantially flat first substrate and a first conductive circuit, a second circuit layer comprising a substantially flat second substrate and a second conductive circuit, and an undulated ribbon that connects the first circuit layer and the second circuit layer. The undulated ribbon includes a third conductive circuit that connects the first conductive circuit and the second conductive circuit. An elastic layer encloses the first circuit layer, the second circuit layer, and the undulated ribbons. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160171356 | TRI-LAYER TRANSACTION CARDS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160171362 | Electronic Circuit of a Microprocessor Proximity Document and a Proximity Document | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160189021 | USING REACTIVE COUPLING OF A PRINTED RFID CHIP ON A STRAP TO ALLOW THE PRINTED MATERIAL TO BE OVER-LAMINATED WITH A BARRIER FILM AGAINST OXYGEN AND MOISTURE INGRESS - An RFID device using a printed electronic circuit (PEC) is disclosed. The PEC or electronic circuit which includes printed elements is coupled to a conductor structure, such as an antenna, by reactive means, such as an electric field, a magnetic field, or a combination of both. The RFID device comprises a base layer and a conductive layer (antenna structure) disposed over the base layer. A dielectric layer is then disposed over at least a portion of the conductive layer. A barrier layer is then disposed over the dielectric layer and fully covers the PEC to protect against oxygen and moisture ingress. Further, the PEC is typically attached to a carrier or strap to facilitate coupling between the antenna structure and PEC. In another embodiment, the barrier layer can be replaced with an adhesive layer that acts as both the barrier layer and the dielectric layer. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160250882 | QR CODE CONTAINING MACHINE READABLE DNA AND NANOPARTICLES | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160253585 | INTERPOSER AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT | 09-01-2016 |
| 20170236046 | CARD WITH BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170236047 | MOUNTABLE TIMED EVENT RFID TAG ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE | 08-17-2017 |
| 20180025261 | WEIGHTED TRANSACTION CARD | 01-25-2018 |
| 20220138521 | LAMINATE, AND CARD BODY AND BOOKLET BODY MANUFACTURED USING SAME - To provide a laminate which makes it possible to prevent the time deterioration of the thermal transfer image effectively and to enhance the light resistance, and which is used to produce a card body for an ID card and the like and a booklet body such as a data page of a passport. A laminate according to the present invention is characterized by including a front substrate, a laser coloring substrate, a thermal transfer image layer, a white layer, and a back substrate, wherein the laser coloring substrate contains a light resistance improving material. | 05-05-2022 |
