NFC Smart Label Layered Structure for Hat Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional labels lack intelligence and customization options, limiting their ability to provide brand information or advertisements effectively.
Innovation Solution
A smart label based on near field communication (NFC) is developed, comprising an NFC chip, a fixing layer, recycled material layers, silicone layers, and a wrapping layer, which allows for the storage and transmission of product information to electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional single-layer fabric label is used, then the label structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the label lacks intelligence and customization capability
Solution Approach 1:
The label is divided into multiple functional layers including a base fabric layer, NFC chip layer, protective layers, and wrapping layer. Each layer serves a specific function, allowing the label to integrate intelligence (NFC chip) while maintaining manufacturability through modular assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The label structure is designed to serve multiple functions: the base fabric layer provides structural support, the NFC chip layer enables intelligent interaction and data storage, the protective layers ensure durability, and the wrapping layer allows customization. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction between simplicity and intelligence
2Loss of information
If an NFC chip is embedded in the label, then the label gains intelligence and product information storage capability, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The NFC chip is pre-embedded within the base fabric layer during the label manufacturing process, rather than being added separately. This preliminary integration simplifies the overall manufacturing workflow and ensures the chip is securely positioned before subsequent assembly steps
Solution Approach 2:
The NFC chip is nested within the base fabric layer structure, with the chip positioned in a recess or pocket of the fabric layer. This nesting approach protects the chip while integrating it seamlessly into the label structure, maintaining ease of manufacture
3Reliability
If multiple protective layers are added around the NFC chip, then the chip's durability and environmental adaptability are enhanced, but the label structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Thin protective films and flexible protective layers are applied around the NFC chip. These thin films provide necessary protection against environmental factors while maintaining the label's flexibility and not significantly increasing structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The protective layers utilize composite material structures combining different materials (e.g., waterproof coatings, protective polymers) to enhance the NFC chip's durability against moisture, heat, and mechanical stress, while integrating these protections into the existing label layer structure
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 smart label enables convenient access to product information and advertisements, enhances the durability and environmental adaptability of the NFC chip, and provides a customizable and technologically advanced labeling solution.
Implementation Method 1
The NFC chip comprises an NFC coil configured to interact with a mobile terminal
Implementation Method 2
A magnetic portion is disposed on the hat. The magnets are attracted to the magnetic portion
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a smart label based on NFC, a hat, and a manufacturing method of the smart label. The smart label includes an NFC chip storing product information, a fixing layer fixing the NFC chip, a first recycled material layer disposed on the fixing layer, a first silicone layer, a second recycled material layer disposed on the fixing layer, a second silicone layer, and a wrapping layer. The product information is obtained by an electronic device having an NFC function. The wrapping layer is wrapped around an outer periphery of a structure. The structure is formed by the first silicone layer, the first recycled material layer, the fixing layer, the second recycled material layer, and the second silicone layer. By providing the NFC chip in the smart label, when the electronic device is communicated with the smart label on the hat, the product information is read.