Fasteners and cable ties

Abstract

A fastener having a head element coupled to a strap element is disclosed herein. The strap element is configured to secure the strap element to the head element by the attachment structure of the head element. The identification device is molded into the fastener. The identification device has an identification integrated circuit within the integrated circuit package and an antenna having a portion within the integrated circuit package and a portion extending outside the integrated circuit package, the antenna being coupled to the identification integrated circuit.

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technical field [0001] This article concerns fasteners with embedded integrated circuits. Background technique [0002] A cable tie, also called a cable tie or tie, is a fastener (usually formed of plastic) in which the cable tie is secured by inserting the first end of the cable tie through the second end of the cable tie. A closed loop is formed around the structure, enabling the tie-wrap to be secured around the structure. Typically, the tie-wrap can be tightened once the first end is inserted into the second end, but the tie-wrap cannot be removed without cutting or breaking the tie-wrap. Since the tie-wrap typically cannot be removed without cutting or destroying the tie-wrap, tie-wrap has been used for marking or identification. For example, an NFC chip may be attached to a cable tie that is secured to a luggage or storage box to facilitate identification of the luggage or storage box. [0003] Additionally, cable ties can be used as damage markers. For example, a ...

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For example, if the cable ties have been cut, it is clear that the trunk has been damaged

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