Integrated Information Labeling for Traceable Body Wear Articles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods of adding identification information to three-dimensional objects, such as body wear articles, risk impairing the original appearance and functionality of the product, particularly in items like clothing and footwear.

Innovation Solution

A body wear article is manufactured with an information label that includes identification information, which is integrated during the manufacturing process, ensuring the original appearance and functionality while allowing for traceability management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If identification information is added directly to the surface or interior of the product, then traceability management is improved, but the original appearance and functionality of the product deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraceability managementVSAvoidoriginal appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The identification information is segmented from the main product body and placed on a separate information label. This label can be attached to or integrated with the product without modifying the product's original appearance or functionality, thus resolving the contradiction between traceability and appearance preservation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An information label acts as an intermediary carrier for identification information. Instead of directly marking the product, the label serves as a mediator that provides traceability while leaving the product's original state intact, solving the conflict between information storage and appearance maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If identification information is added directly to the surface or interior of the product, then traceability management is improved, but the functionality of the product deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetraceability managementVSAvoidfunctionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the identification information into a separate information label, the product's functionality is preserved without compromise. The label provides traceability independently, preventing any potential interference with the product's original function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The information label serves as an intermediary that carries identification information without interfering with the product's functionality. This mediator approach ensures that traceability is achieved while the product maintains its original performance characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4684674A1Body wear article and method of manufacturing footwear
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 ASICS CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a body wear article and a method of manufacturing footwear that are capable of ensuring the original appearance and functionality of a body wear article, while also enabling appropriate management using identification information. A body wear article 200 is utilized by being fitted along a portion of the body, and includes: a main body 210; and an information label 220 that is manufactured during manufacturing of the main body 210, and includes information label 220 includes identification information that identifies the main body 210 and a joined portion 230 that is joined to the main body 210.