Abstract: A system for monitoring animal activity, the system comprising an animal tag having a tag identifier attached to an animal to generate animal data packets comprising timestamped location data having tag latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates and timestamped activity data relating to activity of the animal over a window of time and a processor configured to evaluate the animal data packets to determine an activity classification for the animal wearing the animal tag over the window of time. The processor is also configured to calculate a pasture performance value of the area based on the animal data packets received from the animal tag.

Abstract: An antenna for an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag comprises two antenna parts being arranged at opposite end areas of the antenna, and at least one intermediate part forming a bridge between the antenna parts. One of the at least one intermediate part comprises power feeding areas to be connected to an integrated circuit. Further, a first gap is arranged in one of the at least one intermediate part, and has a gap length of less than 80 ?m, which forms a low impedance path for current at microwave frequencies.

Abstract: System, device, and method for detecting a passive identification tag and identifying a tag ID for the passive identification tag are provided. The system can include a transmitting system, a passive identification tag, and a receiving system. The transmitting system generates one or more detection signals to interrogate the passive identification tag, where the one or more detection signals includes a first detection signal having a first frequency range. The passive identification tag receives the one or more detection signals, and generates at least a first tag response in response to the first detection signal. The receiving system receives the first tag response, and processes the first tag response to determine a plurality of signal components for the first frequency range, where the plurality of signal components can be used to determine the tag ID.

Abstract: A tie includes an RFID device and a body encapsulating the RFID device by overmolding. The body includes a strap member, a head member, and a protection member connected between the strap member and the head member. The strap member has a plurality of engaging teeth. The RFID device is embedded in the protection member. The head member has a through hole. A hole wall of the through hole is provided with a one-way pawl. When winding the body around an object, the protection member can get a better protection since the protection member is located on an inner side between the head member and the strap member without protruding outward. Because the protection member and the head member are closer to a surface of the object, the extent to which the protection member protrudes outwards is reduced, thereby facilitating the RFID device to be sensed more easily.

Abstract: A tie includes an RFID device and a body encapsulating the RFID device by overmolding. The body includes a strap member, a head member, and a protection member connected between the strap member and the head member. The strap member has a plurality of engaging teeth. The RFID device is embedded in the protection member. The head member has a through hole. A hole wall of the through hole is provided with a one-way pawl. When winding the body around an object, the protection member can get a better protection since the protection member is located on an inner side between the head member and the strap member without protruding outward. Because the protection member and the head member are closer to a surface of the object, the extent to which the protection member protrudes outwards is reduced, thereby facilitating the RFID device to be sensed more easily.

Abstract: An animal collar assembly for monitoring the animal's behaviour and/or animal's health and/or animal's location, the collar comprising: an electronic module comprising a housing for enclosing electronic componentry therein, the electronic module comprising a first coupling arrangement for coupling to a collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal; and a counterweight module having a weight that equal to or greater than weight of the electronic module, the counterweight module comprising a second coupling arrangement for coupling the counterweight module to the collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for sharing knowledge between avatars in a virtual marketplace platform, comprising: generating, via an artificial intelligence engine, one or more machine learning models trained to receive input from a customer virtual avatar, determine an output to respond to the input, wherein the input comprises a question and the output comprises an answer. The method includes receiving interaction data from a first virtual avatar. The interaction data includes the output within a first virtual marketplace environment and performance metrics associated with the output. The method includes generating, via the artificial intelligence engine, a knowledge base for the first virtual avatar using the interaction data. The knowledge base is operatively configured to store the interaction data corresponding to the performance metrics. The method includes transferring the knowledge base from the first virtual avatar to a second virtual avatar in a second virtual marketplace environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a laundry hamper is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a supporting rod having one or more sides arranged to form a closed frame, one or more mounting brackets, and means for securing the one or more mounting brackets to a door of a cabinet, such as a tilt-out cabinet. Aspects of the invention relate to a laundry hamper assembly comprising the apparatus and at least one laundry hamper being supported thereon.

Abstract: An opening detection sheet to be attached to a packaging material includes a metal layer, an IC, an insulating layer, and a first adhesive layer. The metal layer is releasable from the packaging material and includes a slit. The IC is mounted on the metal layer so as to cover at least a portion of the slit and for communicating with an external device. The insulating layer is disposed on an opposite side from the IC with respect to the metal layer. The first adhesive layer is bonded to the insulating layer on an opposite side from the metal layer so as to be bonded to the packaging material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a packing apparatus for loading compressible articles, the apparatus comprising loading means (1, 2) for loading a stack of compressible articles into an open ended carton sleeve (3), compressing means (5) to compress the ends of the stack of articles when loaded into the sleeve (3), and folding means (6, 7, 8) to close the ends of the sleeve (3), wherein the loading means (1, 2) comprises a first clamping arm (1) adapted to clamp one end of the stack of articles sufficiently so that the first clamping arm (1) can load the compressed stack through one end of the sleeve (3), a second clamping arm (2) adapted to enter the opposite end of the sleeve (3) to clamp the opposite end of the stack while the first clamping arm (1) is released from the stack and withdrawn from the sleeve (3), the second clamping arm (2) also being adapted to release and withdraw from the sleeve (3), and wherein the compressing means (5) comprises pushers to press into the sleeve (3) onto the opposed ends

Abstract: A packing apparatus and its corresponding method for loading articles, having been arranged into a stack (4), into a packaging (5). The apparatus includes a carrying means (11) for carrying the stack (4), and a compressing means (12) for collecting the stack (4) from the carrying means (11) and transferring the stack (4) into the packaging (5) through an open end of the packaging (5). The compressing means (12) is further adapted to compress the stack (4) for sizing it sufficiently, so that the stack (4) is loaded into the packaging (5) together with the compressing means (12).

Abstract: Apparatus is described including a tool, the tool including a shaft having a distal portion that is sized and shaped to be inserted into a subject during a surgical procedure. The tool includes a tissue-treatment tip, at the distal portion, that defines a beam deflector. An optical fiber is positioned to emit laser energy into the beam deflector. The beam deflector has a deflector surface, a first portion of which is shaped and positioned to reflect the laser energy toward a tissue-treatment tip surface, and a second portion of which is configured to absorb the laser energy and thermally conduct the absorbed energy to the tissue-treatment tip surface. The tissue-treatment tip surface is configured to thermally conduct the absorbed energy to the tissue by contacting the tissue. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A disposable security and tamper evident label (1102) for preventing theft of hard goods including a flexible adhesive transparent layer (1702), at least one EAS or RFID label (800) attached to the flexible adhesive transparent layer and at least one non-EAS tamper evident label (900) attached to the flexible adhesive transparent layer. When a shoplifter tries to remove the disposable label using known techniques, the non-EAS tamper evident label (900) will not be able to be removed leaving a message that the product is stolen, thereby deterring resale of the product. An alternative embodiment includes a flexible adhesive transparent layer (1702) and at least one non-EAS tamper evident label (900) attached to the flexible adhesive transparent layer.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical, metal container (1) which container comprising an envelope surface wall (2), a top end and a bottom end (3), wherein the bottom end having a cavity which is formed by a circular concave, parabolic bottom surface (4) and a circular surrounding edge (5). A UHF RFID tag (6), comprising an integrated circuit (7) and an antenna (8), is arranged at the bottom end, wherein the antenna is located at a predetermined distance above the center of the bottom surface (4), such that the bottom surface reflects the antenna radiation.

Abstract: Present invention comprise sensor label, printer assembly, method and system for production and initializing the sensor label, and a method for monitoring the temperature chain of a transport session with goods under transport and/or storage.

Abstract: An animal ownership management system including an electronic tag configured to be attached to an animal, an accreditation database storing certified ownership data associated with the animal and the current owner, an animal monitoring database in communication with the electronic tag and accreditation database. The animal monitoring database is configured to receive the location of the animal, access the accreditation database and match the location of the animal with a location associated with a property of a new owner stored in the accreditation database, issue an electronic ownership transfer request to the current owner and the new owner, receive a confirmation from the current owner and the new owner, record the new owner as the current owner of the animal in the animal monitoring database, and transmit the electronic ownership transfer request to the accreditation database to record the new owner as the current owner of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an RFID label comprising an RFID tag which tag comprises an RFID antenna and an IC, which IC is attached onto the antenna such that the antenna and the IC forms the RFID tag. The inventive label further comprising an elongated substrate with a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is siliconized, and the second surface is carrying the RFID tag, and a sticky adhesive layer which is arranged onto the second surface of the substrate and over the RFID tag.

Abstract: A removable sealing strip and method is provided for sealing a lid removably secured to a top portion of a container. The removable sealing strip includes a strip removably affixed to a substrate and has a first portion extending from a first end thereof, a second portion extending from the first portion, and a third portion extending between the second portion of the strip and a second end thereof. The strip is foldable along a fold line such that an inner surface of the first portion of strip binds to an to inner surface of the second portion of the strip so as to define a tab on the strip. The inner surface of the third portion of the strip is affixable to the lid and to the top portion of the container to substantially inhibits removal of the lid from the top portion of the container. The tab is configured to facilitate removal of the third portion of the strip from the lid and the top portion of the container.

Abstract: A label web and method utilize a substrate, first and second longitudinally spaced label arrays each including two or more double-sided adhesive labels removably attached to the substrate, and a peelable protective covering web extending generally coextensive with the substrate. The label arrays and the peelable protective web are configured such that the peelable protective web is selectively removable to expose the first label array while remaining removably attached to the second label array, with both the first and second label arrays remaining removably attached to the substrate, to thereby facilitate removal of all labels in the first label array as a group while the peelable protective covering web remains in place over the second label array.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for a wireless communication tag. The tag is configured to uniquely identify an account associated with the user for granting the user access to a first access-controlled service controlled by a first authority and a second access-controlled service controlled by a second authority. The tag is implemented through an omnidirectional antenna removably coupled to a mobile device associated with the user. An amount of payment owed by the user in accessing the first access-controlled service from a plurality of access-controlled services including the first access-controlled service and the second access-controlled service across a plurality of authorities is determined and transfer of the amount of payment to the first authority selected from the plurality of authorities in response to the user accessing the first access-controlled service is facilitated.