Abstract: A label marks a composite material. In one embodiment, the label may be printed with magnetically doped ink and may be embedded between layers of the composite during manufacture. In one embodiment, the label may be embedded on the surface of the composite material using a heat curable resin. In one embodiment, the label carries indicia that may be read with magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) or other magnetic scanning technology. In one embodiment, there is no need for visual contrast between the composite, label and/or indicia.

Abstract: A RFID device with a surface treatment which interferes with the transmission of RF signals/data between the RFID device and the RF interrogator or reader. A surface treatment of either RF reflective or RF absorptive ink is deposited on a RFID device using an attenuation pattern to fine tune the read range of the RFID device thereby eliminating or reducing the occurrence of accidental or cross reads between nearby RF interrogators or readers. The surface layer may be deposited at the time of printing the labels thereby fixing the attenuation at a known level or the surface treatment may be applied in an on-demand fashion allowing the attenuation level to be varied to an individual requirement.

Abstract: A RFID label with tamper-evident capabilities that is useable with many surfaces. The RFID label has a release layer positioned between the transponder substrate and the printed ink antenna. The release layer uses a pattern of adhesive whereby different surface's cohesive strengths are accommodated. The adhesive pattern accommodates high and low substrate cohesive strength depending on which portion of the label is experiencing separation force. Because the release layer is in contact with the patterned adhesive, when the label is removed the antenna separates from the transponder substrate. The patterned adhesive may be applied only to a localized area of the label to target a specific transponder feature. The patterned adhesive may be also be combined with propagation slits in the label carrier film. The slits, when stressed, start propagating tears in the label surface ultimately severing the antenna, thereby destroying the transponder.

Abstract: An integral label for composite materials. The label, printed with magnetically doped ink, may be embedded between layers of a composite during manufacture. The label may be embedded on the surface of the composite material using a heat curable resin. The indicia on the label can be read with magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) or other magnetic scanning technology. There is no need for visual contrast between the composite, label and/or indicia.

Abstract: A RFID device with a surface treatment which interferes with the transmission of RF signals/data between the RFID device and the RF interrogator or reader. A surface treatment of either RF reflective or RF absorptive ink is deposited on a RFID device using an attenuation pattern to fine tune the read range of the RFID device thereby eliminating or reducing the occurrence of accidental or cross reads between nearby RF interrogators or readers.

Abstract: The RFID label or tag with dielectric shielding to insulate the RFID integrated circuit and antenna from the target surface which the device may be in contact. Dielectric shielding may be formed from the liner, cut so that when the liner is peeled off the section between the transponder and the target surface remains. The liner may be arranged so that the portion covering the RFID transponder cannot be removed accidentally through use of a zone not coated with release agent.

Abstract: A reverse printed label printed using ink jet or other relatively non-durable printing technology. Indicia is printed to the backside of a transparent material upon a coating of adhesive used to adhere the finished label to an object or surface. When applied to an object or surface, the finished label is readable through the transparent surface which acts as an overlaminate.

Abstract: A RFID label with tamper-evident capabilities that is useable with many surfaces. The RFID label has a release layer positioned between the transponder substrate and the printed ink antenna. The release layer uses a pattern of adhesive whereby different surface's cohesive strengths are accommodated. The adhesive pattern accommodates high and low substrate cohesive strength depending on which portion of the label is experiencing separation force. Because the release layer is in contact with the patterned adhesive, when the label is removed the antenna separates from the transponder substrate.