Abstract: Tag apparatus for attachment to the ear of an animal including a male member with a stem and a penetrating head for penetrating the ear; a portion that abuts against the hack of the ear and cannot be pulled out of the ear, said portion having an end that is not directed towards the head of the animal when the apparatus is fitted to the ear; such that when the apparatus is fitted to the ear, the apparatus has no overhanging material on which the animal can entangle the tag apparatus on a structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electronic article surveillance label and a cover label for an electronic article surveillance label for small high value hard goods such as, but no limited to, cosmetics, perfumes, medication, health-care items, DIY accessories and the like. The electronic article surveillance label and cover label include a flexible support having a bottom section with a soft glue area and a top section with a strong glue area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating tampering of a stored value card. The systems generally include a stored value card having a first activation indicia, and a removable label having a second activation indicia and covering the first activation indicia. To activate the stored value card, the first and second activation indicia are scanned. The removable label is configured to render the second activation indicia unreadable and/or to provide visual evidence of tampering such that activation is not recommended.

Abstract: A method for locating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, comprising: monitoring by an RFID reader device at least two distance measurements of an RFID tag from the RFID reader device; monitoring a relative location of the RFID reader device for each of the distance measurements by analyzing orientation data and translational movement data of the RFID reader device; and calculating a location of the RFID tag relative to a current location of the RFID reader device based on the at least two distance measurements and the relative locations.

Abstract: A long-distance radio frequency anti-metal identification tag is provided. When a bottom surface of an insulating spacer plate is attached to the surface of a metal object and an electronic tag reading device is used to read a radio frequency identification chip on a second antenna. A resonant cavity is formed between a slot of a first antenna and the surface of the metal object through the isolation of the insulating spacer plate, such that the second antenna located at the position of the resonant cavity resonates with an electromagnetic wave signal reflected on the surface of the metal object by the first antenna. The electromagnetic wave signal is transmitted to the radio frequency identification chip, or the feedback signal of the radio frequency identification chip is transmitted out. The overall UHF electronic tag is resistant to a metal interference and has the performance of long-distance reading.

Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.

Abstract: A stored value card and carrier system, including an optional carrier, an inactive stored value card attached to the carrier, and a label, in which the label is removably adhered to at least a portion of the stored value card and at least a portion of the carrier, and the label is capable of indicating removal from the stored value card and the carrier or other tampering.

Abstract: A continuous series of printable wristbands formed out of an elongate flexible material. A plurality of liner pieces are longitudinally spaced on the undersurface of the elongate flexible material and a plurality of discontinuities are longitudinally spaced on the elongate flexible material to correspond with the plurality of liner pieces. The plurality of discontinuities define a plurality of wristband pieces. The plurality of wristband pieces are detachable from each other at the discontinuities.

Abstract: A method for locating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, comprising: monitoring by an RFID reader device at least two distance measurements of an RFID tag from the RFID reader device; monitoring a relative location of the RFID reader device for each of the distance measurements by analyzing orientation data and translational movement data of the RFID reader device; and calculating a location of the RFID tag relative to a current location of the RFID reader device based on the at least two distance measurements and the relative locations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a generally planar automotive service tag, and method of using the same, having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes multiple foldable tags for describing service information, wherein each of multiple foldable tags fold and unfold along a foldable edge of the first end to indicate a status of a corresponding vehicle service. Each of the foldable tags has a male portion at a second end. The second portion of the automotive service tag includes an identifier for identifying the automotive service tag, and a plurality of female portions for each corresponding male portion of the plurality of foldable tags. The second portion further includes a protrusion that extends along an edge of a top end and a hanger portion that extends from the top end, the hanger portion being used to hang the automotive service tag on the rear-view mirror of a vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-layer label system. A carrier material with an upper label and a lower label removably adhered thereto is provided. The upper label and lower label are dispensed from the carrier and applied to a surface, whereby after application the underside of the lower label is in contact with the surface and the undersurface of the upper label is in contact with the top side of the lower label.

Abstract: A foldunder label includes a first label sheet with a top side and an opposing underside and a first label line of weakness defining a central region of the first label sheet; and a second label sheet comprising an upper side and an opposing lower side and a second label line of weakness defining a central portion of the second label sheet; and a carrier material with a first section and a second section separated by a line of demarcation, a first section line of weakness underlying the first label, and a second section line of weakness underlying the second label, wherein the underside of the first label sheet is removably adhered to the first section and the lower side of the second label sheet is removably adhered to the second section.

Abstract: A computerized method for operation of laser tag melee weapons is disclosed. The laser tag melee weapons contain infrared emitters, infrared receivers, microprocessors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. The operation of the infrared emitter is based upon a pattern of signals received by the microprocessor from the accelerometer and gyroscope. The method is also directed toward altering game play information (such as user health, weapon status, power ups, or other game information) based on a pattern of signals received by the microprocessor from the accelerometer and gyroscope. When a user makes a specific movement pattern of the laser tag melee weapon, the microprocessors recognize the specific movement based on patterns of signals received. The microprocessors also compare signals received from the accelerometer and gyroscope to hit signals received from infrared receivers to determine if a user should be “hit” in the game.

Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to a computerized system and method of grading and authenticating collectibles utilizing digital imaging devices and processes to provide an objective, standardized, consistent high-resolution grading of collectible objects, such as but not limited to sport and non-sport trading cards. The disclosure eliminates the subjectivity present in the human grading process and overcomes the inherent limitations of the human eye.

Abstract: Multi-part label systems, and methods for their assembly. A carrier material with a first label and a second label removably adhered thereto is provided. The first label and second label are dispensed from the carrier material and applied to a surface simultaneously, whereby after application the underside of the first label is in contact with the surface and the undersurface of the second label is in contact with the top side of the first label.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a micro-taggant based agricultural product tracking system enabled by micro-taggants for agricultural products and industries which identifies, tracks and/or controls a broad variety of agricultural products that are produced, distributed and sold to consumers (e.g., through the supply chain from “seed-to-sale”). Advantageously, the micro-taggant based agricultural product tracking system of the present disclosure enables all participants in one or more agricultural industries, including government regulators, law enforcement officials, producers and licensees, to benefit from vastly improved agricultural product identification and tracking capacity which ultimately results in reducing diversion of agricultural products to the black market and increasing state revenue receipts.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing golf clubs and for collecting golf data, such as golf strokes, are described. In one embodiment, a golf data collection system includes a golf accessory worn on the golfer's wrist, such as a watch, equipped with a GPS receiver, impact sensing and motion sensing means, and a transceiver to communicate with golf club tags (e.g. at 2.4 GHz such as Bluetooth). The golf accessory senses the motion of the golf club being swung by the golf and/or senses the impact of the golf club striking the golf ball. When swinging motion or impact is sensed the device uses the transceiver to communicate with golf club tags. The closest golf club (i.e. the club in the golfer's hand during the swing) is captured as the club used by the swing based on RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator). Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods for accessing devices, such as modules or printed circuit boards (PCBs), for electrical communications. Various connectors described herein utilize a side-edge surface of a device, such as a PCB, for connectivity in order to maximize the surface area on the PCB upon which electronic components can be mounted. Such connectors can be used to temporarily connect to devices (e.g., PCBs) for the purposes of debugging, testing and/or configuring circuitry, firmware and/or software. Each such connector utilizes the side-edge surface of a device along its thickness to provide connectivity, which is useful in many situations, including when the device (e.g., a PCB) is to be soldered as a part onto a larger board at a later point in time, or where multiple PCBs are stacked.

Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to a computerized system and method of grading and authenticating collectibles utilizing digital imaging devices and processes to provide an objective, standardized, consistent high-resolution grading of collectible objects, such as but not limited to sport and non-sport trading cards. The disclosure eliminates the subjectivity present in the human grading process and overcomes the inherent limitations of the human eye.

Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to a computerized system and method of grading and authenticating collectibles utilizing digital imaging devices and processes to provide an objective, standardized, consistent high-resolution grading of collectible objects, such as but not limited to sport and non-sport trading cards. The disclosure eliminates the subjectivity present in the human grading process and overcomes the inherent limitations of the human eye.