Multifunctional label

Abstract

Disclosed is a multifunctional label (1a, 1b), a product comprising a multifunctional label (1a, 1b) and a method for producing and arranging the multifunctional label to a product, wherein the multifunctional label comprises a QR code and a RFID transponder, the QR code is programmed with a first data structure and the RFID transponder is programmed with a second data structure, both data structures each comprising a unique product number which are associated to each other.

Description

[0001] P28199PC00

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[0003] MULTIFUNCTIONAL LABEL

[0004] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0005] The present invention relates to a multifunctional label for product identification and management as well as a product comprising the multifunctional label. Further, it relates to a method for producing and applying the multifunctional label on a product. The multifunctional label can be applied on various types of products, in particular clothing, footwear, sports and outdoor items.

[0006] BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0007] Machine readable labels (MRL) are attached to various types of products such as clothing, shows or bags. Usually, such MRL comprise a barcode of quick response (QR) code. These MRL can be used, for example to read the price at the checkout using a suitable scanning device. The use of such MRL, in particular with QR codes is also combined with the intention to engage with the end customer. QR codes allow the end customer to download customer-oriented product information from a product database to a scanning device, by reading the QR code with the scanning device. Such scanning devices may be a cell phone with a camera and internet access. The product information can then be displayed on a display, for example the display of a cell phone. This customer-oriented product information includes, for example, product number, price, model name, size and color. P28199PC00

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[0009] In general, the information stored in the QR code is limited. High priced consumer goods are often provided with a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder. RFID transponders are particularly suitable when products need to be recognized, registered or monitored. For example, an RFID transponder can be attached to a high-priced product to be able to view the current stock in the store at any time and to prevent theft. Information, such as logistics data can be programmed in RFID transponders, which can be read via specialized scanning devices.

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0011] It is the general object of the present disclosure to further develop the prior art in the field of product labeling and preferably to overcome some disadvantages of the prior art in whole or in part. By combining both technologies based on RFID transponder and on MRL, preferably QR code, more information is accessible related to the product and information can be provided to different recipients equipped with different types of scanning or reading devices in a more efficient manner. In advantageous embodiments, a multifunctional label as well as a product on which the multifunctional label is arranged is provided. In further advantageous embodiments, a method for producing and arranging the multifunctional label on a product is provided.

[0012] The general purpose is achieved by the subject-matter of the independent claims. Further advantageous embodiments result from the dependent claims and the overall disclosure. P28199PC00

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[0014] A first aspect of the present disclosure relates to a multifunctional label. The multifunctional label may comprise a carrier. The carrier may comprise a QR code. A RFID transponder may be arranged on the carrier. One benefit of the multifunctional label may be its structural integral form. For example, the QR is printed on a front side for the carrier, while the RFID transponder is attached on the back side of the carrier. When labeling a product, all components of the multifunctional label may be arranged on a product simultaneously.

[0015] The QR code may be programmed with a first data structure. The format of the first data structure may be a common number format such as a hexadecimal, decimal or binary format, or a standardized format as commonly used in commerce and industry such as GTIN, GS1 or EAN, or a combination of at least one standardized format and at least one number format as used for QR codes. The QR code may contain at least one first identifier, preferably a unique productspecific identifier, more preferably a unique product number. The at least one first identifier may be related to a specific product and contains information related to the product such as model name, color, size, etc.

[0016] The RFID transponder may be programmed with a second data structure. The format of the second data structure may be a common number format such as hexadecimal, decimal or binary format, or a standardized format as commonly used in commerce and industry such as EPC, GS1 , or a combination of at least one standardized format and at least one number format as used for RFID transponders. Further, the RFID transponder may contain at least one second identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier, more preferably a unique product number. The at least one second identifier may be related to the specific P28199PC00

[0017] 4 / 25 product for which the at least one first identifier is related to and therefore contains identical information of the at least one first identifier.

[0018] The at least first identifier, preferably the unique product-specific identifier, more preferably the product number may be associated to the at least second identifier, preferably the unique product-specific identifier, more preferably the product number. In some applications, the at least first identifier may be the same as the at least second identifier. In another variant, the at least first identifier may not be the same as, i.e. different from, the at least second identifier. Both, first identifier and second identifier may be uniquely matched. This configuration allows both, QR code and RFID transponder to be linked with each other. Furthermore, a unique connection of the QR code and RFID transponder to the specific product is established. This allows a user to access product-specific information by reading the QR code and / or by scanning the RFID transponder. In addition, an exact allocation of the specific product is ensured.

[0019] Depending on the application, the multifunctional label is arrangeable to a product by means of heat-seal and / or sewing. For example, some products are comprised of materials (i.e. vegan leather), which are not suitable and therefore not resistant to heat-seal. In such applications, the multifunctional label is sewed to the product. In this particular embodiment, at least a part of the carrier may be sewed on a product, without for the seam line to materially intervene with the QR code and RFID transponder thereby guaranteeing functionality and physical connection of QR code and RFID transponder. The multifunctional label may be heat-sealed on products, which are comprised of materials, which are suitable and therefore re- P28199PC00

[0020] 5 / 25 sistant to heat-seal. In this particular embodiment, all elements of the multifunctional label are attached to the product simultaneously guaranteeing functionality and physical connection of QR code and RFID transponder.

[0021] In some variants, the multifunctional label is temperature and pressure resistant. In particular, when applying heat-seal on the multifunctional label when arranging to a product, the multifunctional label is exposed to high temperatures and high pressures. The multifunctional label is preferably resistant to a maximum temperature between 200°C and 160°C, preferably between 190°C and 170°C, most preferably to 180 °C. Additionally or alternatively, the multifunctional label may for example be resistant to for a maximum pressure between 5.5 bar and 2.5 bar, preferably between 5 bar and 3 bar, most preferably 4 bar. More preferably, the multifunctional label is temperature and pressure resistant when applying temperatures and pressures for a duration of at least 10 s.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the QR code is printed, lasered, engraved, woven or embroidered on the carrier. For example, the carrier may be a layer with a front side and a back side. The QR code is printed on the front side. The front side represents the optically visible side of the multifunctional label on a product. This allows for the QR code to be accessible readable. An RFID transponder is arranged on the back side, i.e. the back side opposing the front side.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the RFID transponder is substance-to-substance bonded, substance-to-substance welded or form-fit sewed on the carrier. For example, the carrier may be a layer with a front and back side. In an attached state, the back side represents the optically non-visible side of the multifunctional label P28199PC00

[0024] 6 / 25 on a product. The RFID transponder may comprise an adhesive surface (that is a surface which is itself adhesive, i.e. without additional external adhesive treatments). The RFID transponder may be glued on the back side of the carrier by means of the adhesive surface. In another embodiment, a carrier may comprise a plurality of layers. The RFID transponder may be sewed in between two layers. In this particular embodiment, the RFID transponder is typically not subject to the sewing itself, rather it is sewn around the RFID transponder thereby forming a pocket in which the RFID transponder is arranged.

[0025] According to a preferred embodiments, the RFID transponder comprises a UCODE 9 chip wherein preferably the UCODE 9 chip includes an antenna made out of aluminum. In particular, the RFID transponder is configured for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communication in accordance with ISO 18000-63:2021.

[0026] Preferably the multifunctional label comprises an RFID transponder which has a maximum size of 80 mm x 50 mm, preferably 60 mm x 40 mm, most preferred 40 mm x 25 mm. In preferred embodiments, the carrier is made of a plastic material, preferably thermoplastic material, more preferably PET .

[0027] In preferred embodiments, the carrier is a single-layer carrier.

[0028] In preferred embodiments, the carrier has a self-adhesive side. In particular, the carrier has a front side and an oppositely arranged back side. For example, the QR code may be printed on the front side and the back side may be the self- adhesive side. A self-adhesive side allows for simplified attachment of the multifunctional label of a product. P28199PC00

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[0030] In preferred embodiments, the RFID-transponder is embedded, in particular completely embedded, in the carrier. For example, the carrier may be single-layered. The RFID-transponder is arranged within the material of the carrier. Such arrangement offers better protection of the RFID-transponder, e.g. against wear or washing.

[0031] In preferred embodiments, the multifunctional label, in particular the carrier, has a size of 45 mm x 28 mm, 40 mm x 25 mm, 45 mm x 33 mm or 40 mm x 30 mm. Multifunctional labels of these sizes are easily attachable and ensure good legibility.

[0032] The present disclosure relates in a second aspect to a product comprising a multifunctional label, preferably a multifunctional label according to any of the embodiments described herein, preferably in the context of the first aspect of the disclosure. Preferably, the product is selected from the group comprising clothing, shoes and accessories. Under “product” as described previously and hereinafter, also a semi-finished or a finished product is to be understood.

[0033] In an advantageous embodiment, the product is a pair of shoes. A pair of shoes comprises two shoes. Depending on the application, the multifunctional label is arranged on a shoe tongue, a shoe side or a shoe sockliner of one particular shoe, for example a left shoe of the shoe pair. For example, a shoe wherein at least a part of the surface area is made from polyester, the multifunctional label is arranged, in particular attached to a shoe tongue, a shoe side or a shoe sockliner by means of heat-seal. In another example, a shoe wherein the outer surface P28199PC00

[0034] 8 / 25 area is made from vegan leather, the multifunctional label is attached, in particular sewed to the sockliner. In this particular example, at least a part of the carrier is sewed on the shoe sockliner, without for the seam line to materially intervene with the QR code and RFID transponder thereby guaranteeing functionality and physical connection of QR code and RFID transponder.

[0035] In some embodiments, the product comprises only a single RFID transponder. For example, the multifunctional label may comprise the single RFID transponder. Such a multifunctional label may be attached to the product. No other RFID transponders are attached to the product. A product comprising only a single RFID transponder ensures reliable product identification.

[0036] In an embodiment, the QR code is arranged accessibly readable on the shoe. An accessibly readable arrangement of the QR code means that it is located within optical reach for a reading device, i.e. mobile phone with camera and internet access. In other words, the multifunctional label, in particular the QR code is preferably attached to the shoe, wherein the QR code is within reach for a reading device to read the QR code. For example, the multifunctional label is attached to the shoe tongue, a shoe side or a shoe sockliner of shoe.

[0037] In an embodiment, the multifunctional label is attached to a seam, that is it may be stitched directly to a seam, such as on an inner side of the product. The multifunctional label is attached next to, in particular directly next to, opposite to or on top of, in particular directly on top of, a care label, the care label being attached on the inner side of the product. A seam, as understood in the present application, is a joined region between two or more separate portions of the product. The P28199PC00

[0038] 9 / 25 joined region may be formed using stitching, bonding (e.g. heat bonding or welding), a sealing tape, or any other construction method that joins two or more separate portions of the product. A care label can be a textile or flexible tag. It bears information how to handle, treat or wash the product, such as to preserve the product’s condition. A seam allowance is an edge portion of the multifunctional label, in particular the carrier, which allows for attachment of the multifunctional label, in particular the carrier, to the product. The seam allowance may have a seam allowance width, defined by the distance between the edge portion from an edge of the multifunctional label to the seam. For example, the seam allowance width of the multifunctional label may correspond to 5% of the total width of the multifunctional label. The seam allowance may have seam allowance length defined as the extent of the seam allowance along the edge of the multifunctional label. The care label may be attached to a seam on an inner side of the product. The care label may have a seam allowance respectively. For example, if the multifunctional label is attached next to or on top of the care label, the multifunctional label may be attached to the same seam to which the care label is attached to. Such an arrangement protects the multifunctional label. In another example, the care label is attached to a seam on a first side, such as a left side or a right side, and the multifunctional label is attached to a seam on an opposite second side, such as the right side or left side.

[0039] In an embodiment, the multifunctional label is attached to the seam, that is it may be stitched directly to a seam, such as by a single stich. The term “single stich” refers to a single linear row of stitching, formed by a series of loops which secure the multifunctional label, in particular the carrier, to the seam. For example, the P28199PC00

[0040] 10 / 25 single stitch may be formed at least partially or completely across the seam allowance length. By attaching the multifunctional label with a single stich, a fixed position of the multifunctional label while reducing the risk of causing damages to the multifunctional label is ensured.

[0041] In an embodiment, the care label is attached to a seam, that is it may be stitched directly to a seam, such as on the inner side of the product by two stitches, such as only two stitches. The seam to which the care label is attached may be the seam to which the multifunctional label is attached. For example, each stich is formed by a series of loops extending along opposite sides of the seam allowance length of the care label. Thereby, a secure attachment of the care label is achieved.

[0042] In an embodiment, the multifunctional label, in particular the carrier, only partially overlaps with the care label. For example, the multifunctional label may cover a portion of the care label. A clear readability of information provided on the care label as well as access to the multifunctional label, in particular the QR code, is enabled.

[0043] The present disclosure relates in a third aspect to a process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label according to any one of the embodiments described herein, preferably in the context of the first aspect of the disclosure.

[0044] The process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label comprises providing at least one first identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier. The at least one first identifier, preferably the unique product-specific identifier, may be P28199PC00

[0045] 11 / 25 a unique product identifier such as product serial number, a batch number, a product family or a combination of at least two of the aforementioned identifiers. The unique product-specific identifier is preferably provided by a product database. The unique product-specific identifier may be one or two identifiers. For example, one identifier may be used to create a first data structure for a QR code while a second data structure of an RFID transponder may comprise the same identifier. In another example, one identifier may be used to create a first data structure for a QR code and a second identifier may be used to create a second data structure for a RFID transponder. A list on how the first identifier uniquely matches the second identifier may be stored in a product database.

[0046] The process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label further comprises creating the first data structure for the QR code based on the at least one first identifier, preferably the unique product-specific identifier. For example, the first data structure may be according to the GS1 system, preferably the GS1 Digital Link that comprises the unique product-specific identifier.

[0047] The process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label further comprises generating the QR code on the carrier as a virtual image based on the first data structure. In preferred embodiments, the QR code is a two-dimensional graphical figure of the first data structure according to GS1 Digital Link format, wherein the first data structure is linked to a first URL. The QR code is preferably printed on a front side of the carrier.

[0048] Further, the process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label comprises creating the second data structure for the RFID transponder based on at least P28199PC00

[0049] 12 / 25 one second identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier. For example, the second data structure for the RFID transponder may be according to EPC format, which comprises the unique product-specific identifier.

[0050] The process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label comprises arranging the RFID transponder on the carrier. Preferably, the carrier has a front side and a back side, wherein a QR code is printed on the front side. In a preferred embodiment, the RFID transponder is substance-to-substance bonded, sub- stance-to-substance welded or form-fit sewed on the back side of the carrier. The RFID transponder may comprise an adhesive surface. The RFID transponder may be glued on the back side of the carrier by means of the adhesive. In another embodiment, a carrier may comprise a plurality of layers. The RFID transponder may be sewed in between two layers. In this particular embodiment, the RFID transponder is not subject to the sewing itself, rather it is sewn around the RFID transponder.

[0051] Further, the process to produce and arrange the multifunctional label comprises programming the RFID transponder with the second data structure. By using a reading and programming device, a storage of the RFID transponder may read or programmed. In particular, the reading and programming device programs the RFID transponder with the second data structure, wherein the second data structure is linked to a second URL. In an embodiment, a plurality of RFID transponders are programmed simultaneously, each RFID transponder with a second data structure containing a unique product-specific identifier. P28199PC00

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[0053] The method to produce and arrange the multifunctional label comprises arranging the multifunctional label, comprising the carrier with the QR code and the RFID transponder arranged on the carrier, on the semi-finished or finished product. In the particular example of a shoe, the multifunctional label may be heat-sealed a shoe component, in particular a shoe tongue. The shoe component, in particular the shoe tongue with the multifunctional label proceeds the next production step, for example, sewing the shoe tongue to the rest of the shoe component. In another particular example of a shoe, the multifunctional label may be sewed on a side of finished shoe.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment, the first data structure is converted into the second data structure or the second data structure is converted into the first data structure via at least one conversion step. For example, the first data structure in the GS1 format containing the unique product-specific identifier is converted into an EPC Pure Identity URI format, as is common in EPCIS, taking into account the GS1 Company Prefix Length. The EPC Pure Identity URI format is then converted into an EPC Tag URI format, as is commonly used in RFID middleware, taking into account the RFID Control Information. Lastly, the EPC Tag URI format is converted into a hexadecimal format, which is commonly used for programming an RFID transponder. The EPC tag URI format and hexadecimal format contain the unique product-specific identifier. P28199PC00

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[0056] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0057] Preferred embodiments of the disclosure are described below with reference to the figures, which serve to illustrate the present preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit them. The figures show:

[0058] Fig. 1a A side view of a shoe pair, wherein one shoe is labeled with a multifunctional label according to a first embodiment;

[0059] Fig. 1 b an enlarged view of the front side of the multifunctional label according to Fig. 1a, in which a QR code is printed on a front side of a carrier.

[0060] Fig. 1 c the back side of the multifunctional label according to Fig. 1 b, in which a RFID transponder is arranged on a back side of the carrier;

[0061] Fig. 2a a front side view of a t-shirt with a multifunctional label according to a second embodiment, indicating a carrier with four layers;

[0062] Fig. 2b an enlarged view of the multifunctional label according to Fig. 2a with a carrier of multiple layers;

[0063] Fig. 2c the multifunctional label according to Fig. 2b, showing an intermediate layer of the carrier;

[0064] Fig. 3a an enlarged view of an inner side of a product with a seam formed using stitching; P28199PC00

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[0066] Fig. 3b an enlarged view of an inner side of a product with a seam formed using a sealing tape;

[0067] Fig. 4 a flowchart of a first embodiment of the process according to the invention for producing and arranging the multifunctional label.

[0068] Figure 1a shows a side view of a product P1 , wherein the product P1 is a pair of shoe. On a side of one shoe, in particular the right shoe, a multifunctional label 1 a is arranged. The multifunctional label 1 a is arranged by means of heat seal to the side of the shoe made of polyester material. Figure 1b shows an enlarged view of a front side of the multifunctional label 1 a comprising a carrier 40a, QR code 20a and RFID transponder 30a. The front side represents the optically visible side of the multifunctional label 1 a on the shoe. The QR code 20a is printed on the carrier 40a, in particular the front side of the carrier 40a. As the QR code 20a is arranged on the front side, the QR code 20a is accessible readable. A user may use a mobile phone with camera and internet access to read the QR code 20a and access product-specific information of the pair of shoe. Figure 1c shows the back side on the multifunctional label 1a. The back side represents the optically non-visible side of the multifunctional label 1 a according to the embodiment. An RFID transponder 30a is arranged on the back side of the carrier 40a. In particular, the RFID transponder 30a has an adhesive surface which is substance- to-substance bonded to the back side of the carrier 40a. A user may use a reading and programming device with internet access to read the product-specific information of the pair of shoe. P28199PC00

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[0070] Figure 2a shows a front side of a product P2, wherein the product P2 is a t-shirt. A multifunctional label 1 b according to a second embodiment is sewn to the sidebottom inner surface of the T-shirt. Figure 2b shows the multifunctional label 1 b, wherein the carrier 40b comprises a plurality of layers, in particular a top layer, a bottom layer and several intermediate layers. On the top layer, a QR code 20b is printed. A user may use a mobile phone with camera and internet access to read the QR code 20b and access product-specific information of the t-shirt. Figure 2c shows an RFID transponder 30b arranged between two intermediate layers. The RFID transponder 30b is sewed in between two layers. The RFID transponder 30b is not subject to the sewing itself, rather it is sewn around the RFID transponder 30b, securing the RFID transponder 30b between two layers. A user may use a reading and programming device with internet access to read the product-specific information of the pair of t-shirt.

[0071] Figure 3a shows an inner side of a product. In particular, the inner side of a lower part of the product is shown. The product may be a t-shirt. The product may be formed by stitching product portions, e.g. t-shirt portions. During stitching of product portions, a seam 70a is formed. The seam 70a in Fig. 3a is shown as a hatched area. A care label 60, is stitched to the seam 70a thereby forming a seam allowance of the care label 60. The distance between the lower edge of the product to the care label 60 may be 15 cm. The care label 60 is stitched to the seam 70a by two separate stitches on opposing sides of the seam allowance length of the care label 60. A multifunctional label 1 c is attached to the seam 70a next to the care label 60. The multifunctional label 1 c has a carrier 40c on which a QR code 20c is accessibly readable. An RFID transponder (not shown) is embedded, P28199PC00

[0072] 17 / 25 in particular completely embedded, in the carrier 40c. In particular, the multifunctional label 40c is attached to the seam 70a by a single stitch 80a. In particular, a seam allowance of the multifunctional label 40 is attached to the seam by the single stich 80a. The single stich 80a in Fig. 3a is formed by a series of loops partially across the seam allowance length.

[0073] Figure 3b shows an inner side of a product. The product may be a bonded jacket. The product may be formed by bonding product portions, e.g. jacket portion. During bonding of product portions, a sealing tape 70b may be attached. A care label 60, and a multifunctional label 1 a next to the care label 60 are attached to the seam by a single stitch 80b. The single stitch in Fig. 3b is formed by a series of loops completely across the seam allowance length of the care label 60 and the seam allowance length of the multifunctional label 1 c.

[0074] Figure 4 shows a flowchart of a first embodiment, which schematically illustrates the process for producing and arranging the multifunctional label. The following description of this embodiment refers to Fig. 3 and is a possible series of steps for producing and arranging the multifunctional label. In the first step S1 , a unique product-specific identifier, more preferably a unique product number from a product database 50 is provided. The product is a pair of shoe, in particular a shoe wherein at least a part of the surface area is made out of polyester. In S2, based on the unique product-specific identifier, a first data structure for a QR code is created. The format of the first data structure is a GS1 format as commonly used in commerce and industry and contains the unique product-specific identifier. The unique product-specific identifier is related the pair of shoe. In step S3, the QR P28199PC00

[0075] 18 / 25 code is generated on the carrier as a virtual image based on the first data structure. In particular, the carrier has a front and a back side, wherein the front side represents the optically visible side of the multifunctional label on the shoe, in particular the right shoe. In step S4, the second data structure for the RFID transponder based on the unique product-specific identifier is created. The first data structure can be converted into the second data structure. The first data structure in the GS1 format containing the unique product-specific identifier is converted into an EPC Pure Identity URI format, as is common in EPCIS, taking into account the GS1 Company Prefix Length. The EPC Pure Identity URI format is then converted into an EPC Tag URI format, as is commonly used in RFID middleware, taking into account the RFID Control Information. Lastly, the EPC Tag URI format is converted into a hexadecimal format, which is commonly used for programming an RFID transponder. The EPC tag URI format and hexadecimal format contain the unique product-specific identifier. In step S5, the RFID transponder, is arranged on the carrier, in particular, the back side of the carrier. The RFID has an adhesive surface which is substance-to-substance bonded to the back side of the carrier. In step S6, the RFID transponder is programmed with the second data structure containing the unique product-specific identifier, preferably with a reading and programming device. In step S7, the multifunctional label, comprising the carrier with the QR code and the RFID transponder on the carrier is arranged on a tongue of the right shoe, before the tongue of the shoe is sewed to the rest component of the shoe. The multifunctional label is placed on the shoe tongue, with the back side facing the tongue of the shoe and the front side facing the outside. In a heat seal, the multifunctional label is pressed under a temperature of 180°C, a pressure of 4 bar for a duration of 10 s. The shoe tongue is then sewed to the rest of the shoe. P28199PC00

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[0077] LIST OF DESIGNATIONS

[0078] 1a, 1 b Multifunctional label

[0079] 20a, 20b QR code

[0080] 30a, 30b RFID transponder 40a, 40b Carrier

[0081] 50 Product data bank

[0082] 60a, 60b Care label

[0083] 70a, b Seam

[0084] 80a, b Stitch P1 Product 1

[0085] P2 Product 2

[0086] S1 Proving unique identifier

[0087] S2 Creating first data structure

[0088] S3 Generating QR code S4 Creating second data structure

[0089] S5 Arranging RFID transponder

[0090] S6 Programming RFID transponder

[0091] S7 Arranging multifunctional label

Claims

P28199PC0020 / 25CLAIMS1. Multifunctional label (1a, 1 b), comprising a carrier (40a, 40b) comprising a QR code (20a, 20b) and a RFID transponder (30a, 30b) arranged on the carrier (40a, 40b), for labeling a product (P1 , P2), wherein a. the QR code (20a, 20b) is programmed with a first data structure which contains at least one first identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier, more preferably a unique product number, and b. the RFID transponder (30a, 30b) is programmed with a second data structure which contains at least one second identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier, more preferably a unique product number and, wherein c. the at least one first identifier, preferably the unique product-specific identifier, more preferably the product number is associated to the at the least one second identifier, preferably the unique productspecific identifier, more preferably the product number.

2. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according claim 1 , wherein the multifunctional label (1 ) is attachable to a product (P1 , P2) by means of heat-seal and / or sewing.P28199PC0021 / 253. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) is temperature and pressure resistant, in particular for a maximum temperature between 200°C and 160°C, preferably 190°C and 170°C, most preferably 180 °C, and for a maximum pressure between 5.5 bar and 2.5 bar, preferably between 5 bar and 3 bar, most preferably 4 bar.

4. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the QR code (20a, 20b) is printed, lasered, engraved, woven or embroidered on the carrier (40a, 40b).

5. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the RFID transponder (30a, 30b) is substance-to-substance bonded, substance-to-substance welded or form-fit sewed on the carrier (40a, 40b).

6. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the RFID transponder (30a, 30b) has a maximum size of 80 mm x 50 mm, preferably 60 mm x 40 mm, most preferably 40 mm x 25 mm.

7. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier (40a, 40b) is made of a plastic material, preferably thermoplastic material, more preferably PET.

8. Multifunctional label (1 a) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier is single-layered.P28199PC0022 / 259. Multifunctional label (1 a) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier (40a) has a self-adhesive side.

10. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the RFID-transponder is embedded, in particular completely embedded in the carrier (40a, 40b).

11. Multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b), in particular the carrier (40a, 40b), has a size of 45 mm x 28 mm, 40 mm x 25 mm, 45 mm x 33 mm or 40 mm x 30 mm.

12. Product (P1 , P2), preferably selected from the group comprising clothing, shoes and accessories comprising a multifunctional label (1a, 1 b) according to claim 1 to 11 .

13. Product (P1 , P2) according to claim 12, wherein the product (P1 ) is a pair of shoes and wherein the multifunctional label (1 a) is arranged on a shoe tongue, a shoe side or a shoe sockliner of one shoe.

14. Product (P1 , P2) according to claim 13, wherein the QR code is arranged accessibly readable on the shoe.

15. Product (P2) according to any of claims 12 to 14, wherein the multifunctional label (1 b) is attached to a seam on an inner side of the product (P2) next to, opposite to or on top of a care label attached on the inner side of the productP28199PC0023 / 2516. Product (P2) according to claim 15, wherein the multifunctional label (1 b) is attached to the seam by a single stich.

17. Product (P2) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the care label is attached to a seam on the inner side of the product (P2), preferably the seam to which the multifunctional label is attached to, by only two stitches.

18. Product (P2) according to any of the claims 15 to 17, wherein the multifunctional label (1 b) only partially overlaps with the care label.

19. Process to produce and arrange a multifunctional label (1 a, 1 b) according to any of claims 1 to 11 , comprising the following steps: a. Arranging (S5) the RFID transponder on the carrier; b. Providing (S1 ) at least one first identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier, more preferably a unique product number from a product data bank; c. Creating (S2) the first data structure for the QR code based on the at least one first identifier unique product-specific identifier; d. Generating (S3) the QR code on the carrier as a virtual image based on the first data structure;P28199PC0024 / 25 e. Creating (S4) the second data structure for the RFID transponder based on at least one second identifier, preferably a unique product-specific identifier; f. Programming (S6) the RFID transponder with the second data structure; g. Arranging the multifunctional label, comprising the carrier with the QR code and the RFID transponder arranged on the carrier, on the semi-finished or finished product.

20. Process according to claim 19, wherein the first data structure is converted into the second data structure or the second data structure can be converted into the first data structure via at least one conversion step.

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