Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for inserting a radio frequency device into a label. A ribbon of labels has a plurality of labels and a cavity formed in each of the labels. A mechanism linearly advances the ribbon of labels. A device inserts at least one radio frequency device into the cavity of a respective label. An upper layer of the ribbon of labels is slit along the channel to form an opening along a top of each of the cavities and at least one RFID device, such as a tag or coin is inserted within at least one of the plurality of cavities. A label for removably holding the RFID device includes an upper and lower layer of material. The cavity is formed between the upper and lower layers. An area of interference is located at a top of the cavity for holding the RFID device within the cavity.

Abstract: A label-making apparatus includes a mechanism for advancing a ribbon of labels and strip of material and a print head that prints the information on the strip of material at spaced intervals. A mechanism joins the ribbon of labels with the material strip. A cutting station ultrasonically subdivides an individual label from the ribbon of labels and material strip. A sensor in communication with the advance mechanism controls the advance of a length of the ribbon of labels and material.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing individual folded labels incorporating a radio frequency device, the method comprising the steps of providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text. A carrier with a plurality of radio frequency devices is provided and the plurality of radio frequency devices is joined to the ribbon of labels. The ribbon of labels is then folded so as to form at least one folded portion. The folded ribbon is subjected to sufficient heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion. The ribbon of labels is subdivided into individual folded labels. The present invention also relates to a label-making apparatus including a reel for dispensing a carrier having a plurality of radio frequency devices disposed thereon. A mechanism linearly advances a ribbon of labels. Means join the plurality of radio frequency devices with the ribbon of labels. A cutting station subdivides an individual label from the ribbon of labels and plurality of radio frequency devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying apparel items and goods, the method comprising the steps of providing at least one radio frequency device, inscripting an identifying factor of the at least one radio frequency device, designating an operating frequency range for the identifying factor, and joining the radio frequency device to a carrier. The carrier can than be attached to an apparel item or other type of goods. The method of the present invention further comprises the step of designating an option into each identifying factor and designating an operating frequency range for the option, the option frequency range being within the operating frequency range of the factor. The step of inscripting an identifying factor in the at least one radio frequency device comprises inscripting a factor identifying for example, authenticity, date or location of manufacture, size, color, style, or other identifying information.