RFID Verification Device Antenna Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing RFID media processing systems face challenges in promptly and securely verifying the normal execution of reading and writing operations, especially at high speeds, and in minimizing errors during data processing.

Innovation Solution

A reading and writing verification device with multiple device antennas along a transfer path, including a first antenna for reading unique identification numbers, a second and third antenna for writing data, and a fourth antenna for verifying written data, along with a die cutting unit for error handling, allows for rapid and secure processing of RFID media.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple device antennas are provided sequentially on the transfer path to enable high-speed processing of multiple RFID media, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing speed of RFID mediaVSAvoidnumber of device antennas
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The verification function is segmented into two distinct device antennas: a third device antenna for writing medium data and a fourth device antenna for verifying the written data. This segmentation allows each antenna to perform its specific function independently, enabling high-speed processing while maintaining verification capability without requiring a single complex antenna to perform multiple functions simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a fourth device antenna is added specifically for verification purposes, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveverification accuracy of reading and writing operationsVSAvoidnumber of device antennas
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fourth device antenna acts as an intermediary verification component that independently checks the data written by the third device antenna. This intermediary verification mechanism ensures data integrity and operational reliability without requiring the writing antenna itself to perform verification, thereby separating concerns and improving reliability through dedicated verification functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of time

If multiple device antennas are provided to enable prompt verification of reading and writing operations, then response time is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveverification time of reading and writing operationsVSAvoidnumber of device antennas
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fourth device antenna is positioned sequentially after the third device antenna on the transfer path, performing verification as a preliminary action before the RFID medium exits the system. This preliminary verification ensures that any errors in reading or writing operations are detected immediately, reducing the time lost to undetected errors while maintaining a streamlined sequential process that doesn't require complex parallel processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Enables prompt and secure verification of reading and writing operations for multiple RFID media at high speeds, with immediate error handling and processing, ensuring accurate data management and minimizing errors.

Implementation Method 1

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology... wireless data communication... device antenna

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3093797B1Reading and writing verification device for RFID medium, and reading and writing verification method for same
Publication Date: 2019.08.21 SATO HLDG CORP
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AI summary

[Object] A reading and writing verification device for an RFID medium 14 and a reading and writing verification method for the same are provided, which promptly verifies whether a reading and writing processing of medium data with respect to the RFID medium 14 was carried out normally, which processes a plurality pieces of RFID media 14 at high speed, and which handlings required when the reading and writing processing shows an error are simplified. [Solution] Focusing on providing a plurality of device antennas along a transfer path 11 of the RFID media 14, and providing a device antenna for verification, the reading and writing verification device comprises: a data reading and writing unit 3 having a first device antenna 19, a second device antenna 20 and a third device antenna 21 provided sequentially in the transfer path 11; and a data verification unit 6 having a fourth device antenna 24 provided on a downstream side of the third device antenna 21, reading and writing of medium data being made sequentially executable by wireless data communication between the data reading and writing unit 3 and the RFID medium 14, and in the data verification unit 6, the medium data being read from the RFID medium 14 to enable verification of the medium data.