RFID Encoding System for Variable Data Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing RFID tag printing systems cannot encode chips on RFID inlays to match pre-printed variable data, leading to waste and additional costs due to mismatched information.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a digital printing platform, an object transporting mechanism, a scanner, and an RFID antenna with read and write capabilities, which scans indicia on objects, converts encoding data, and encodes the RFID chip accordingly, incorporating quality control and error handling to verify and correct encoded information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If RFID tags are printed with pre-printed variable data, then visual indicia can be displayed on labels, but the chip encoding cannot be performed by the printing platform resulting in data mismatch and waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the printing platform with RFID encoding capabilities into a single integrated system. The printing press is merged with RFID readers and writers, allowing both visual indicia printing and chip encoding to be performed on the same platform, ensuring data consistency between printed information and encoded data.
Solution Approach 2:
The printing platform is transformed into a multi-functional system that can perform both traditional printing functions and RFID encoding functions. The system can print visual indicia, scan printed data, encode RFID chips, and verify data matching, making the printing platform universal for both graphic information delivery and data encoding tasks.
2Extent of automation
If RFID chips are encoded separately from printing, then encoding can be performed, but mismatched information leads to rejection and additional waste
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates a feedback mechanism where the printing platform scans the printed variable data and uses this information to guide the RFID encoding process. The scanned printed data serves as feedback to verify that the encoded chip data matches the printed information, preventing mismatches that would lead to waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary scanning of the printed variable data before RFID encoding takes place. This preliminary action ensures that the encoding process uses the correct data from the printed indicia, preventing mismatches and subsequent waste of encoded RFID tags.
3Measurement precision
If manual verification of printed and encoded data is performed, then data accuracy can be checked, but production efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual verification with automated optical scanning and RFID reading/writing capabilities integrated into the printing platform. The mechanical/manual process of checking data matches is substituted with automated electronic scanning and comparison, maintaining high accuracy while preserving production speed.
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
Ensures accurate encoding of RFID tags, reducing waste and costs by matching printed information with encoded data, and providing a continuous process for producing RFID tags, tickets, and labels with integrated RFID inlays.
Implementation Method 1
at least one RFID antenna for encoding the chip on the RFID inlay
Implementation Method 2
a scanner for scanning the indicia
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AI summary
A method, system and apparatus for encoding an RFID inlay incorporated in an object, the object having indicia disposed thereon. The system can include an object transporting mechanism, a scanner for scanning the indicia, at least one RFID antenna for encoding the RFID inlay, and a processor in communication with and adapted to control the operation of the object transporting mechanism, the scanner, and the at least one RFID antenna.