RFID Tag Label Apparatus Position Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tag label producing apparatuses face challenges in maintaining stable communication efficiency with RFID circuit elements, leading to unreliable label production, operator unease due to unclear operational states, and power supply issues during simultaneous printing and data transmission.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus incorporates position regulating means to stabilize the feeding position of the tag medium near the discharging exit, uses a loop or dipole antenna for improved communication efficiency, and employs shielding and magnetic materials to concentrate magnetic flux, while also notifying operators of operational states through distinct modes to prevent misinterpretation of feeding pauses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the feeding position of the tag medium is not controlled, then the apparatus can operate continuously without position regulation mechanisms, but the communication efficiency between the apparatus antenna and RFID circuit element becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The feeding means is configured to feed the tag medium to a predetermined position before the RFID communication process begins. This preliminary positioning action ensures that the tag medium is correctly positioned relative to the apparatus antenna before communication starts, thereby stabilizing communication efficiency without requiring complex real-time position regulation during communication.
2Productivity
If printing and RFID communication are performed simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but power consumption increases due to both the printing means and RFID circuit element operating at the same time
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is configured to perform printing and RFID communication in an overlapping time period rather than strictly sequentially. The printing means starts printing before the RFID communication ends, and communication can begin before printing is completely finished. This continuous overlapping operation eliminates idle time between processes, improving productivity while the power management system handles the increased power consumption demands.
3Reliability
If the tag medium is fed to a predetermined position and feeding is stopped for communication, then communication reliability is improved, but production continuity is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The feeding means operates in periodic cycles: feeding the tag medium to the predetermined position, stopping for RFID communication, then resuming feeding for the next tag. This periodic action pattern allows reliable communication to occur at specific intervals while maintaining overall production flow. The system alternates between feeding mode and communication mode in a rhythmic fashion that balances reliability requirements with production continuity.
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
This configuration enhances communication efficiency, reduces power consumption, and ensures reliable RFID label production by stabilizing the feeding position and optimizing antenna design, while clarifying operational states to operators, thus improving overall apparatus reliability and user trust.
Implementation Method 1
an RFID circuit element provided to a label-shaped RFID tag comprises an IC circuit part configured to store predetermined RFID tag information, and an antenna configured to transmit/receive information
Implementation Method 2
employs shielding and magnetic materials to concentrate magnetic flux
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure discloses a tag label producing apparatus comprises a feeding device that feeds a tag medium including an RFID circuit element having an IC circuit part configured to store information and a tag antenna configured to transmit/receive information, a communication device that transmits and receives information via a wireless communication to and from the RFID circuit element provided in the tag medium; and a communication facilitation processing portion that executes predetermined facilitation processing related to a communication during the wireless communication based on the communication device.