Abstract: A combination tag is disclosed, including a magnetically-responsive element and a radio frequency-responsive element. In one embodiment, the magnetically-responsive element also functions as an antenna for the radio frequency-responsive element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 8, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 28, 2000
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company
Inventors:
Edward D. Goff, Gerald L. Karel, Chester Piotrowski, Robert A. Sainati, Ching-Long Tsai