Bluetooth Electronic Tag Circuit Architecture for Logistics Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional electronic tags, particularly RFID tags, face issues with blocked information transmission, limited functionality, and low work efficiency due to their single data storage capacity and susceptibility to interference from metal and water, making them inconvenient and impractical for modern logistics and tracking needs.

Innovation Solution

A Bluetooth electronic tag with an upper cover, substrate, and circuit board featuring a power circuit, power protection circuit, main control circuit, Bluetooth transmission circuit, identification circuit, and electronic tag circuit, which enables unimpeded information transmission and multiple data handling through wireless communication, enhancing functionality and usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If RFID electronic tag is used, then wireless data transmission is achieved, but information transmission is blocked and work efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation transmissionVSAvoidwork efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating both RFID and Bluetooth modules into the same electronic tag. The RFID module handles wireless data transmission while the Bluetooth module enables information blocking and efficiency enhancement, allowing the tag to perform multiple functions simultaneously and resolve the contradiction between transmission reliability and work efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the communication functions by separating RFID and Bluetooth operations. The RFID module handles basic wireless communication while the Bluetooth module manages information transmission control and efficiency optimization, dividing the system into specialized components that address their respective functions without interfering with each other.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If traditional electronic tag is used, then simple data storage is achieved, but functionality is insufficient and practicability is weak

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidpracticability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances practicability despite increased functionality by making the system adaptable to different application scenarios. The electronic tag can switch between RFID and Bluetooth modes depending on the environment and requirements, allowing it to adapt to various practical situations while maintaining multiple functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling the electronic tag to dynamically switch between different communication protocols (RFID and Bluetooth) based on environmental conditions and application needs. This dynamic adaptability ensures the tag remains practical and useful across diverse scenarios despite its enhanced functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If single data storage is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but it cannot meet social development needs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage capacityVSAvoidsocial development compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent addresses social development needs by enabling the electronic tag to handle multiple data types and communication protocols. The dual RFID-Bluetooth architecture allows the tag to store and transmit various kinds of information (identification data, location information, transaction data) while maintaining compatibility with different systems and applications required by modern society.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The Bluetooth electronic tag ensures stable and flexible information transmission, supports multiple identification information, and increases work efficiency, meeting the demands of modern logistics and tracking systems while reducing labor costs and improving applicability.

Implementation Method 1

a BLUETOOTH transmission circuit (40), an identification circuit (50)... the identification circuit (50) transmits identification information to the electronic tag circuit (60)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11605876B1Bluetooth electronic tag
Publication Date: 2023.03.14 LI BING XUAN
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AI summary

A BLUETOOTH electronic tag is provided, including an upper cover and a substrate, a circuit board is disposed on the substrate, and an electronic tag control circuit is disposed on the circuit board; the electronic tag control circuit includes a power circuit, a power protection circuit, a main control circuit, a BLUETOOTH transmission circuit, an identification circuit, and an electronic tag circuit; the power circuit is configured to provide power to the main control circuit through the power protection circuit; the main control circuit is configured to control the identification circuit through the BLUETOOTH transmission circuit, and the identification circuit is configured to transmit identification information to the electronic tag circuit. The BLUETOOTH electronic tag has complete functions, a stable and unimpeded information transmission, a convenient usage, and a good practicability, which improves a work efficiency.