Security system tag having combined clamp and antenna

Abstract

A security tag incorporating a hybrid clamp that combines an attachment clamp with an RFID component. The attachment clamp is used to secure an item, such as an article of clothing, to the tag. The RFID component, e.g., an RFID antenna, transmits data signals to an RFID reader where the data signals are encoded with information stored about the security tag. By combining the attachment features and RFID features of the security tag in one hybrid clamp, more tag space can be freed up for other components and manufacturing cost savings can be realized.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to security tags, and more particularly to radio frequency identification ("RFID") security tags incorporating a tag holder and RFID antenna within a single unit. Background technique [0002] Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems are known in the art and can be used in numerous applications such as managing inventory, electronic access control, security systems and automatic identification of cars on toll roads. RFID systems generally include RFID readers and RFID devices. RFID readers can transmit radio frequency carrier signals to RFID devices. The RFID device may respond to the carrier signal with a data signal encoded with information stored by the RFID device. [0003] Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems are also known in the art of preventing or deterring unauthorized removal of articles from controlled areas. In a typical EAS system, an EAS marker (also known as a tag or tag) is desig...

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Problems solved by technology

This requires specialized tooling and larger labels to accommodate the two components, resulting in higher warehousing and manufacturing costs

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