G06K19/025

RFID mesh label, tire having RFID mesh label integrally incorporated therein, and methods of making

An RFID mesh label configured to be integrally incorporated within a vulcanized tire and to further provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire during and/or post-vulcanization, the RFID mesh label including a face layer configured to be positioned adjacent or flush to an outer surface of the vulcanized tire; an RFID layer positioned underneath the face layer, the RFID layer having an RFID device that is configured to provide unique identifier(s) and/or other information about the vulcanized tire upon being read with an RFID reader; and a mesh backing overlying the RFID layer and adapted to be integrally incorporated in a vulcanized tire after subjecting a green tire to a vulcanization process.

Correlating asset identifiers
11816514 · 2023-11-14 ·

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide automated identification techniques that associate at least two unique identifiers of one segment of a segmental multimode wireless flexible product to seamlessly and accurately bridge different identification methodologies to enable advanced real-time tracking of shipment location and status, and other such useful and advanced product and service offerings.

CONTAINER INCLUDING RFID MODULE
20230359847 · 2023-11-09 ·

A container is provided includes a base material having insulating properties that form an outer shape, a metal film on the base material, and a first slit in the metal film. The base material includes a first surface, a second surface, and a first flap continuous with the first surface. The first slit separates the metal film on the first flap into first and second metal regions. An RFID module includes an RFIC element, a filter circuit, and first and second electrodes connected to the filter circuit. The first electrode and the first metal region are electrically connected to each other. The second electrode and the second metal region are electrically connected to each other. The first metal region is continuous with the metal film on the first surface and the second metal region is capacitively coupled to the metal film on the second surface.

RFID SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR BEING ATTACHED TO FABRICS AND METHOD FOR THE DIGITALIZATION OF FABRICS
20230359848 · 2023-11-09 ·

The present invention refers to the field of electronic devices, with reference to the radio transmission and reception field operating in radiofrequency and, more particularly, to the TAG field operating in RFID technology. In particular, the present invention deals with RFID communication devices preferably applied or realized on rigid or semi-rigid supports, with particular reference to textile supports. Even more particularly, the present invention intends to improve and enhance an invention described by the same applicant in a previous application mentioned in the description. Similar to at least some of the objects described in the invention mentioned above, also the present invention has, among others, the purpose of describing a method and a relative innovative electronic system, suitable for being made, or solidarily fixed to a rigid or semi-rigid support, in particular with reference to certain types of textile supports suitable for the purpose, which will be the object of some preferred embodiments described hereinbelow.

Music mash up collectable card game

An intuitive music composition game platform with various modes of operation in a single reader system and a music mash up collectable card game and method using cards with tags and unique identifications. A single reading platform includes a cover for card storage and for supporting a smart device platform for reading many Near Field communication (NFC) embedded cards, with stacking features and colored light indicated input lanes selection for user identification and selection. Various game modes include individual, studio mix, party modes game play features in music mash up collectable card games, which may be used together with or independent of accessory devices as controllers, or smart device user interfaces with Bluetooth™ or Wi-Fi for communicating user selection and operation.

Wireless vibration monitoring sensor device with flexible form factor
11829829 · 2023-11-28 ·

A flexible sensor device includes a device layer including at least a first sensor configured to measure sensor data relevant to an object of interest, a flexible electronics layer including flexible circuit connected to the first sensor, a flexible substrate located between the flexible electronics layer and a first adhesive layer, a flexible tape cover that is on the device layer opposite the flexible substrate, the flexible tape cover covering the device layer, and a coupling element, located in a first aperture, the coupling element coupling the first sensor to the object of interest when the sensor device is attached to the object of interest. The first aperture is in one of the flexible substrate and the flexible substrate, overlapping the first sensor and exposing the coupling element to the object of interest.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE SELF-CHECKOUT OF WIRELESS TAGGED PRODUCTS
20230186235 · 2023-06-15 · ·

Consistent with disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and computer readable media for unassisted purchasing of wirelessly tagged products in a retail establishment may be provided. Embodiments may include at least one processor configured to receive from a mobile communications device, scanned data of a printed code associated with a particular item to be purchased; access a data structure linking wireless tags with associated items available for purchase in the retail establishment, the printed code being linked to a particular wireless tag; cause generation of a trigger signal for triggering the particular wireless tag to transmit a responsive identification signal; receive the transmitted identification signal from the particular wireless tag; determine, based on the received identification signal, an identity of the particular wireless tag; and process a sale of the particular item by updating the data structure to account for removal of the particular item from an inventory.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENCE ESTIMATION FOR MISSING PRODUCTS
20230186239 · 2023-06-15 · ·

Consistent with disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and computer readable media for presence accuracy enhancement in a wireless tag tracking environment may be provided. Embodiments may include at least one processor configured to receive in a first time period, first identification transmissions from a first set of wireless tags; determine locations of the first set of wireless tags based on the first identification transmissions; receive in a second time period second identification transmissions from a second set of wireless tags; determine locations of the second set of wireless tags based on the second identification transmissions; determine, based on a difference between the first and second identification transmissions, a cessation of reception of a missing wireless tag; determine a likelihood that the missing wireless tag remains present at a location thereof during the first time period; and adjust an inventory based on the determined likelihood.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING FOOT TRAFFIC
20230186329 · 2023-06-15 · ·

Consistent with disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting human foot traffic may be provided. Embodiments may include at least one processor configured to receive, during a first period of limited traffic activity, first signals transmitted from wireless tags to receivers within an establishment; determine, based on the first signals, baseline signal characteristics for at least one location within the establishment; receive, during a second period of increased traffic activity, second signals transmitted from the wireless tags to the receivers within the establishment; determine, based on the second signals, signal characteristics for the at least one location during the second period; compare the baseline signal characteristics to the signal characteristics during the second period to determine deviations from the baseline signal characteristics in the at least one location; and based on the deviations, estimate a level of traffic activity in each location.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DETERMINATION OF CONVERSION RATES
20230186234 · 2023-06-15 · ·

Consistent with disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and computer readable media for electronically tracking conversion scores of wirelessly tagged products may be provided. Embodiments may include at least one processor configured to access a retail establishment layout having at least one location designated as a fitting room; receive via at least one wireless receiver, wireless signals from a plurality of wireless tags attached to associated products; access a data structure linking each product with a wireless tag and a product family; determine, based on the wireless signals, each product that is newly in the fitting room; for each product newly in the fitting room, increase an engagement count for the associated product family; for each product family, receive an indication of each sale and increase a sale count for the product family; and calculate, from the engagement count and the sale count, a conversion score for each product family.