CN102402707B - Integrated intelligent tag - Google Patents
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Implementation of the present disclosure provides a kind of integrated intelligent tag, it comprises multiple electronic package, each profile at least partially comprising restriction machine-readable markers in described electronic package, at least one in described electronic package stores the first data, and described machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data.Implementation of the present disclosure also provides a kind of and produces the method for integrated intelligent tag and adopt the system of integrated intelligent tag.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to integrated intelligent tag (label).
Background technology
Extensive maker (facility) can use printing labeling (printedlabel) to manage process to goods and raw material (object (item) such as, used in the fabrication process).Each goods or raw material can have printing labeling associated therewith, and this printing labeling can comprise the unique identification information of this goods or raw material.Such as, this labeling can be printed directly on object, or this labeling can be printed separately, is attached on object more later.Printing labeling can comprise machine-readable mark (indicia), and maker can use this machine-readable markers to identify and follow the tracks of object.Such as, maker can follow the tracks of them when object moves in this mechanism.In another example, after object leaves maker, can be transported at them and when being sold to client, follow the tracks of them.The use of printing labeling and machine-readable markers can make the robotization of raw material identifying and standardization.
Summary of the invention
Implementation of the present disclosure provides a kind of integrated intelligent tag, it comprises multiple electronic package, each profile at least partially comprising restriction machine-readable markers in described electronic package, at least one in described electronic package stores the first data, and described machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data.
In some implementations, at least one in described multiple electronic package comprises printed electronic device.
In some implementations, at least one in described multiple electronic package includes organic electronic device.
In some implementations, described machine-readable markers is also limited by least one profile different from the profile of described multiple electronic package.
In some implementations, wherein said first data comprise the second data and additional data.
In some implementations, at least one in described electronic package comprises the detectable color of machine.
In some implementations, wherein said multiple electronic package comprises at least one in storer, circuit, battery and antenna.
In some implementations, described electronic package limits radio frequency identification (RFID) labels.
In some implementations, described machine-readable markers comprises in one dimension mark and two-dimensional marker.
Implementation of the present disclosure also provides a kind of method of producing integrated intelligent tag.In some implementations, a kind of method comprises: generate multiple electronic package, and each in described electronic package comprises profile; Arrange described multiple electronic package, to limit machine-readable markers at least partially; And the first data are stored at least one in described electronic package, wherein said machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data.
In some implementations, described generation comprises at least one in the described multiple electronic package of printing.
In some implementations, at least one in described multiple electronic package includes organic electronic device.
In some implementations, the method also comprises at least one profile of generation, and it limits described machine-readable markers at least partially, and they are different from the profile of described multiple electronic package.
In some implementations, described multiple electronic package comprises at least one in storer, circuit, battery and antenna.
In some implementations, described electronic package limits radio frequency identification (RFID) labels.
In some implementations, described machine-readable markers comprises in one dimension mark and two-dimensional marker.
Implementation of the present disclosure also provides a kind of system for reading data, and it comprises integrated intelligent tag.In some implementations, a kind of system comprises: multiple electronic package, each profile at least partially comprising restriction machine-readable markers in described electronic package, at least one in described electronic package stores the first data, and described machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data; With the device of at least one for reading from described integrated intelligent tag in the first data and the second data.
In some implementations, described integrated intelligent tag is directly printed onto on object.
In some implementations, described integrated intelligent tag is printed on bur, and this bur is attached on object subsequently.
In some implementations, described device comprises at least one in optical scanner and intelligent labeling reader.
The details of one or more implementation of the present disclosure is set forth in the the accompanying drawings and the following description.Other feature and advantage of the present disclosure and will become clear from instructions and accompanying drawing from claim.
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Figure 1A and 1B illustrates the exemplary integrated intelligent tag comprising machine-readable markers and printed electronic device (printedelectronics).
Fig. 2 A and 2B illustrates and comprises the exemplary of machine-readable markers and printed electronic device and can be used as alternative integrated intelligent tag.
Fig. 3 A and 3B illustrate comprise another of machine-readable markers and printed electronic device exemplary can be used as alternative integrated intelligent tag.
Fig. 4 is the exemplary integrated intelligent tag be included on object and the diagram that can scan and read the example system of labeling.
Fig. 5 is the diagram of the exemplary integrated intelligent tag that can be attached on object.
Fig. 6 be that diagram can be performed, for the process flow diagram of the illustrative steps of printed electronic circuit in the pattern that can read in standard bar.
Reference symbol similar in different drawings indicates similar element.
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Maker can by being directly printed on goods or raw material (such as by machine-readable markers, the object used when manufacturing a product or in finished product) on, or by printing the labeling with machine-readable markers that can be attached on object, make the robotization of raw material identifying and standardization.The example of machine-readable markers can include but not limited to bar code.There is multiple bar code type and standard.Such as, bar code can be a series of variable-width, the perpendicular line of variable spaced or data matrix symbol.Bar code type can be the coded representation of a series of alphanumeric character.People can read bar code by vision, and machine (such as, scanner) can read (such as, scan to be optically and decode) bar code.Such as, machine barcode reader can comprise optical scanner, demoder and for the information decoded being sent to computer system to carry out the mechanism of final process.In order to read bar code information photographically and identify object, machine reader needs to be placed in the visual line of sight of bar code.
Maker also can use radio-frequency (RF) identification (RFID) technology to make the robotization of raw material identifying and standardization.RFID label tag (RFIDtag) can comprise antenna, be attached to the encapsulation of the semi-conductor chip of antenna and certain form (such as, vial or thin plastic sheet substrate).Encapsulation can keep the integrality of RFID label tag and protect label assembly not to be subject to the infringement of environmental baseline or pollutant.Such as, with bar code labeling compared with---this bar code labeling comprises the visual machine-readable markers for the single exclusive identification code of object---, RFID label tag can support larger exclusive identification code set.RFID label tag can comprise additional data, and this additional data comprises but is not limited to manufacturer code and product type code.Semi-conductor chip in RFID device can store multiple coded data.RFID reader can read storage data in the semiconductor device, is decoded and is supplied to computer system finally to process.
In maker, use RFID label tag can provide from the ability of certain distance identification with the object of RFID label tag for raw material recognition device and process, and do not identify the sight line requirement needed for bar code labeling.In addition, in maker, use RFID label tag that raw material recognition device and process can be made to have without the need to human assistance, the ability that distinguishes the many different RFID label tag being arranged in the same area.
In some implementations, passive RFID tags can comprise antenna and the semiconductor devices of encapsulation, and RFID label tag reader can be responsible for power supply and communicate with RFID label tag.In some implementations, active RFID tag can comprise the antenna of encapsulation and semiconductor devices and active electrical source (activepowersource) (foundation structure such as, be powered or integrated battery).
In some implementations, goods or raw material can comprise printing labeling (such as, bar code labeling) with machine-readable markers and RFID label tag.Raw material identifying can comprise use barcode reader and RFID label tag reader.Such as, retail item can comprise printing labeling (such as, bar code) and RFID label tag, and each in them can comprise the exclusive identification code of object.Rfid system in maker can follow the tracks of retail item in the fabrication process.Use barcode reader system can the shipment of object, lay with follow-up sales process in follow the tracks of retail item.But, single object comprises printing labeling and RFID label tag can increase extra cost to object and face the challenge at which position multiple labeling being placed on object.
In some implementations, intelligence labeling (smartlabel) or intelligent label (smarttag) can comprise the RFID label tag of the encapsulation manufactured in advance be placed under traditional printing labeling, wherein, printing labeling can comprise machine-readable markers (such as, bar code).Such as, can labeling be printed and be attached in RFID label tag.In another example, the surface that labeling can be directly printed onto the RFID label tag of encapsulation is printed.Intelligence labeling can make paper using, plastics or fabric to make.The intelligent labeling be attached on object makes it possible in maker, use raw material identification.Such as, the intelligent labeling be attached on manufactured object (such as, dress, an electronic product) can allow lay in manufacture, shipment, retail shop and use the system based on RFID reader and the system based on barcode reader to follow the tracks of object in last customer sales process.
Labeling printer can use various different printing process and ink to carry out printed bar code labeling.Labeling printer can use graphic arts ink (graphicartink) to print human-readable getting and the labeling of machine-readable (such as, bar code labeling).The labeling printer of example includes but not limited to the 105SL labeling printer that PC41DesktopPrinter (desktop printer), ZebraTechnologiesCorporation (Zebra technology company) that IntermecInc. (intermec corp) provides provide and the M-4206 labeling printer that DatamaxCorporation (Datamax company) provides.
Organic electronic device (such as, plastic electronic devices or polymer electronics) can relate to the electronic conduction condensate used based on carbon.Such as, use and can produce electronic functionality device by being printed with organic electronic device by the printing process of one or more functional ink formed based on carbon compound.Labeling printer can use these special conductive ink to be printed on paper, plastics or fabric by organic electronic device (such as, electronic circuit).In some implementations, the printing process comprising one or more functional ink of silver or other metal is used can to produce electronic functionality device (such as, antenna).In some implementations, labeling printer can use the machine-readable markers on one or more graphic arts ink generation printing labeling.
In some implementations, printer can use one or more functional ink to produce electronic functionality device (such as, electronic circuit) on printing labeling.Although functional ink can be used to use any conventional printer to carry out printed electronic device, some their products of printer manufacturer explicit state can printed electronic device.Lift a nonrestrictive example, the IP500 industrial printing systems that PixDrob.v. provides is exactly so a kind of printer.The functional ink of example can include but not limited to the DuPontT that DuPontTeijinFilmsU.K.Ltd. provides
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Referring now to Figure 1A and Figure 1B, illustrate exemplary integrated intelligent tag 100, it can comprise the machine-readable markers 102 limited by bottom electron device (underlyingelectronics) 104.Machine-readable markers 102 (such as, bar code) the unique alphanumeric code (such as, sequence number, Universial Product Code (UPC), Global Trade Item are numbered (GTIN)) be associated with object can be represented.In the example of Figure 1A and Figure 1B, machine-readable markers 102 is that the bar code of the numerical character (such as, 1,2,3 and 4) of example represents.In some implementations, the mechanism of maker or other type can use the barcode reader of the visual line of sight being positioned at the object be oriented properly to read the bar code on object.Barcode reader can by bar code decoding to determine the alphanumeric code be associated with object.This alphanumeric code can be transferred into and be positioned at in-house computing machine, as long as this computing machine knows that the exclusive identification code of object just can identify object.
But the exemplary integrated intelligent tag 100 of Figure 1A and Figure 1B also can play the effect of RFID labeling.Specifically, scanner may be implemented as and writes data and/or from integrated intelligent tag 100 read data to integrated intelligent tag 100.As with above mention, the data acquisition that the support of RFID function is larger, described data include but not limited to exclusive identification code, manufacturer code and product type code.
In some implementations, additional data can be associated with each goods used in this mechanism and raw material by maker.As mentioned above, compared with the bar code only allowing an identification code and object to be associated, object use RFID label tag additional data (such as, larger exclusive identification code set) can be allowed to be associated with object.In some implementations, special software can use by maker together with rfid system, the additional data provided with the use of RFID label and they.Described software can determine data form and can the decoding of management data and process.Such as, maker can use rfid system, along with object moves in maker, reads the RFID label tag of object in the different phase of manufacture process, collect the data about object thus, this process is without the need to directed object correct in the visual line of sight of barcode reader.But, special software is used together with rfid system and can increase extra-pay and expense to manufacture process.
In some implementations, object can comprise the printing labeling with machine-readable markers (such as, bar code) and RFID label tag.As mentioned above, rfid system can read intelligent labeling to obtain multiple exclusive identification code of object, and barcode reader can read bar code to obtain the single identification code of object.Object uses the labeling of this two type can allow the difference of production life cycle use wherein a kind of or these two kinds of labelings to follow the tracks of object.Such as, rfid system can follow the tracks of object in manufacture process in the factory, and uses the system of barcode reader can follow the tracks of object from factory to client.
Integrated intelligent tag 100 visually shows as machine-readable markers 102, but can be limited by the electron device 104 comprising RFID label tag.Such as, described electron device can be printed by using function ink.Specifically, integrated intelligent tag 100 can be printed the electronic circuit for having the pattern that standard bar can read by printing process.In the implementation of Figure 1A and Figure 1B, machine-readable markers 102 is the bar codes of perpendicular line with a series of variable-width, variable spaced.In the implementation of Figure 1A and Figure 1B, printed electronic device 104 produces active RFID tag, and the assembly of this RFID label tag comprises battery 106, transistor 108, storer 110 and antenna 112.Printed electronic device 104 also can comprise the interconnection line (such as, interconnection line 114a to 114h) between assembly.Integrated intelligent tag 100 can comprise machine-readable markers 102 for the single exclusive identification code of object and the additional identification code that is included in the printed electronic device 104 of RFID label tag.In some implementations, RFID label tag can comprise the exclusive identification code of bar code and the additional identification code of object.
In some implementations, functional ink can print the passive RFID tags not needing power supply (such as, battery).In some implementations, functional ink can print passive RFID tags, and this passive RFID tags comprises for helping the additional passive assembly (such as, capacitor) of powering to RFID label tag when needed.RFID label tag and machine-readable markers are integrated into single printing labeling by integrated intelligent tag 100.Integrated intelligent tag 100 can be generate intelligent labeling by labeling printer using function ink.
In some implementations, integrated intelligent tag 100 can be printed on paper, plastics or fabric by labeling printer.In some implementations, integrated intelligent tag 100 can be printed onto on the labeling that can be attached on object (such as by labeling printer, integrated intelligent tag 100 can be printed on one or a volume viscosity labeling by printer, and wherein each labeling can be attached on its association object).
Integrated intelligent tag 100 can be placed on object as single printing labeling, described single printing labeling with the machine-readable markers comprising both bar code and RFID function, thus without the need to the independent printing labeling of machine-readable markers and independent RFID label tag.This can produce from the more gratifying packaging of aesthetic view point for object, and contributes to reducing packing cost.In addition, RFID reader and bar code scanner can read integrated intelligent tag 100 interchangeably.Be more prone to realize and cost is lower along with rfid system becomes, this can allow from using barcode reader and bar code labeling to be converted to the rfid system reading RFID label tag gradually.
In some implementations, integrated intelligent tag 100 is used dissimilar system can be allowed at different time points and at different area tracking objects.In some cases, the system based on RFID reader can follow the tracks of object, and in other situations, the system (such as, based on the system of barcode reader) of read machine raadable mark can follow the tracks of object.
The machine-readable markers (such as, perpendicular line, data matrix) of bar code can be printed for dark signs, to make barcode reader scan exactly and decode bar codes by printer on light background.This leaves enough contrasts between mark and background, to enable reader be distinguished from background by mark, thus correctly reads and coding symbols.In the implementation of Figure 1A and Figure 1B, machine-readable markers 102 is the black bar shape codes in white background.But bar-code printer can use other monochromes to carry out printed bar code labeling, as long as the saturation degree of this color is enough to make barcode reader it be distinguished from light color or white background.
In some implementations, colored labeling printer can use three-colour printing process (such as, red, green and blue) to produce black, with the machine-readable markers of process black in white background.In some implementations, the colored labeling printer of the combination of graphic arts ink and functional ink is used can to print integrated intelligent tag 100.Such as, colored labeling printer can use red functional ink to print printed electronic device 104, and uses green and blue color planes art ink on printed electronic device 104, carry out the machine-readable markers 102 printing to produce black.In some implementations, in four-color process process, use the colored labeling printer of graphic arts ink and functional ink (such as, the black of red, green and blue functional ink and graphic arts ink) that integrated intelligent tag 100 can be printed.Such as, colored labeling printer can print each assembly (such as, printer can with rubric battery 106 and antenna 112, with green printing transistor 108 and by blue printed memory 110) by different colors.This can produce the labeling of polychrome.Black graphic arts ink can with black printing machine-readable markers 102 on printed electronic device 104, to generate integrated intelligent tag 100 as a result.This can guarantee that barcode reader can read the bar code of machine-readable markers 102.
In the implementation of Figure 1A and Figure 1B, each mark (each vertical bar such as, in bar code) in machine-readable markers 102 comprises printed electronic device.In some implementations, the many marks in machine-readable markers can not comprise electron device (vertical bar such as, in bar code can not comprise printed electronic device).In this implementation, machine-readable markers represents that the mark needed for exclusive identification code can more than the number of the electronic package produced required for RFID label tag.Such as, when with functional ink printing integrated intelligent tag, passive block can comprise in the markers by machine-readable markers.Such as, when printing integrated intelligent tag with the combination of functional ink and graphic arts ink, labeling printer can print such machine-readable markers: wherein some mark functional ink is printed, and some mark only prints with graphic arts ink.
In some implementations, the assembly during integrated intelligent tag can comprise in the machine-readable markers not being printed on using function ink mark.Such as, labeling printer can print the partly integrated intelligent labeling incorporating active RFID tag, and this active RFID tag comprises the printing electronic devices for the antenna of RFID label tag, transistor and storer.The battery of RFID label tag can be external module that manufacture in advance, that be connected to this partly integrated intelligent labeling.In another example, labeling printer can print the partly integrated intelligent labeling incorporating passive RFID tags, and this passive RFID tags comprises the printing electronic devices for antenna and transistor.The storer of RFID label tag can be the external module being connected to this partly integrated intelligent labeling.Such as, the necessary electron device of number not needed for RFID label tag of the mark in bar code provides enough printing areas, generating portion integrated intelligent tag may be needed.
Referring now to Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B, illustrate another sample implementation of integrated intelligent tag 200, it can comprise machine-readable markers 202 and printed electronic device 204.In the implementation of Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B, machine-readable markers 202 comprises the square matrix code of two dimension (2D) bar code form, and 2D bar code can represent alphanumeric data in two dimension.As compared to linear or one-dimensional bar code (such as, the machine-readable markers 102 in Figure 1A with Figure 1B), 2D bar code can provide the data representation capacity of increase.In some implementations, the mechanism of maker or other type can use the 2D barcode reader of the visual line of sight being positioned at the object be oriented properly to read the 2D bar code on object.Barcode reader can decode bar codes to determine the alphanumeric code be associated with object.Alphanumeric code can be transferred into the computing machine being arranged in mechanism, and this computing machine can by knowing that the exclusive identification code of object identifies object.
Integrated intelligent tag 200 can visually show as machine-readable markers 202, and the functional ink for printing the electron device 204 comprising active RFID tag can be used to print.Such as, as in figs. 2 a and 2b, integrated intelligent tag 200 can be printed the electronic circuit for having the pattern that the barcode reader that can read 2D bar code can read by labeling printer.In the implementation of Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B, machine-readable markers 202 comprises the orderly foursquare 2D bar code with two-dimensional array, and wherein, the square of the printing in this array determines machine-readable markers.In the implementation of Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B, printed electronic device 204 produces active RFID tag, and the assembly of this active RFID tag comprises battery 206, transistor 208, storer 210 and antenna 212.Printed electronic device 204 also can comprise the interconnection line between assembly.In the implementation of Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B, machine-readable markers 202 can comprise than hold RFID label tag printed electronic device needed for mark more mark.Not that the mark be included in as electronic package in integrated intelligent label 200 can comprise passive block 214 (with the region shown in black in printed electronic device 204).Labeling printer the combination of using function ink or functional ink and graphic arts ink can print passive block 214, battery 206, antenna 212, storer 210 and transistor 208, there to be the integrated intelligent tag 200 of machine-readable markers 202 with the similar fashion generating strap described with reference to Figure 1A and Figure 1B.
Raw material recognition system can use 2D barcode reader to carry out read machine raadable mark 202 (such as, 2D bar code).Raw material recognition system by mark decoding to determine the exclusive identification code be associated with object, thus can determine the identity of the object with labeling.Integrated intelligent tag 200 can comprise machine-readable markers 202 for the single exclusive identification code of object and the additional identification code that is included in the printed electronic device 204 of RFID label tag.
The ability described with reference to integrated intelligent tag 100 and the use of implementation and one-dimensional bar code can be applied to the use of integrated intelligent tag 200 and two-dimensional bar.
With reference to Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, illustrate another sample implementation of integrated intelligent tag 300, integrated intelligent tag 300 can comprise machine-readable markers 302 and printed electronic device 304.In the implementation of Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, machine-readable markers 302 comprises the particular matrix code that employing is called as the 2D bar code form of quick response (quickresponse, QR) code.QR code can memory address and URL(uniform resource locator) (UniversalResourceLocator, URL).Such as, QR code can be printed in magazine, on label and user may expect to understand on other object about its information.In some implementations, smart phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other personal data appliances can comprise special software and can scan the bar code scanner of image of QR code.When image scanning, equipment can start its browser, it is made to point to through the URL scanned and decode, it can provide " hard link (hardlink) " or physics hyperlink between URL now in the QR code of scanning and decoding and the personal data appliances (such as, the object of real world) of user.
Integrated intelligent tag 300 can visually show as machine-readable markers 302, and the functional ink for printing the electron device 304 comprising active RFID tag can be used to print.Such as, as shown in figures 3 a and 3b, integrated intelligent tag 300 can be printed the electronic circuit for having the pattern that can be read by the barcode reader that can read QR code by labeling printer.In the implementation of Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, machine-readable markers 302 is the 2D bar codes adopting QR bar code form.In the implementation of Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, printed electronic device 304 produces active RFID tag, and the assembly of this active RFID tag comprises battery 306, transistor 308, storer 310 and antenna 312.Printed electronic device 304 can also comprise the interconnection line (such as, interconnection line 314a, 314b) between assembly.In the implementation of Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, machine-readable markers 302 can comprise than hold RFID label tag printed electronic device needed for mark more mark.Not that the mark be included in integrated intelligent label 300 as electronic package can comprise passive block 316 (with the region shown in black in printed electronic device 304).Labeling printer can print passive block 316, interconnection line 314a, 314b, battery 306, antenna 312, storer 310 and transistor 308 by using function ink, has the integrated intelligent tag 300 of machine-readable markers 302 with generating strap.Both additional identification codes that integrated intelligent tag 300 can comprise the machine-readable markers 302 for QR code on object and be included in the printed electronic device 304 of RFID label tag.
The ability described with reference to integrated intelligent tag 100 and the use of implementation and one-dimensional bar code can be applied to the use of integrated intelligent tag 300 and two-dimentional QR code.
With reference to Fig. 4, the figure being included in the example integrated intelligent tag 402 on the object 404 in example system 400 can comprise scanner 406 and RFID reader 408.Integrated intelligent tag 402 with machine-readable markers (one-dimensional bar code for example, referring to Figure 1A and Figure 1B describes) is included on object 404 by the implementation of Fig. 4.Scanner 406 (such as, optical barcode scanner) labeling 402 can be scanned, and read and the machine-readable markers of exclusive identification code that decoding is determined to be associated with object 404 (such as, the sequence number of object, UPC code or GTIN number).The exclusive identification code decoded can be sent to the computing machine 412 comprising database 414 by scanner 406 by network 410.
RFID reader 408 can read the RFID label tag be included in integrated intelligent tag 402.RFID reader can be decoded the additional data (such as, manufacturer code and product type code) in the RFID label tag that is included in and is associated with object 404.The additional identification code decoded can be sent to the computing machine 412 comprising database 414 by RFID reader 408 by network 410.
In some implementations, maker can comprise system 400.Maker can use system 400 to make the robotization of raw material identifying and standardization.Such as, maker can realize multiple scanner and RFID reader at each diverse location spreading all over this mechanism, to follow the tracks of object in the fabrication process.Scanner and RFID reader can read and decode the exclusive identification code of object of each band labeling, and it is sent to computing machine 412 by network 410.The trace information of each object can be stored in database 414 by computing machine 412.Computing machine 412 also can fetch the information relevant to the identification code associated by object 404 from the database 414 provided about the additional information of object 404.
In some implementations, maker can comprise and only uses RFID reader (such as, RFID reader 408) and the system 400 not using any scanner (such as, scanner 406).Maker can identify and follow the tracks of object by choice for use reader.In some implementations, retail division (such as, market or hypermarket) can comprise and only use scanner (such as, scanner 406) and the system 400 not using any RFID reader (such as, RFID reader 408).Retail division can select only to use bar code scanner to identify and follow the tracks of object.In some implementations, system 400 can not comprise network 410.Scanner 406 and RFID reader 408 can be directly connected to computing machine 412.In some implementations, the connection between scanner 406 and network 410, the connection between reader 408 and network 410 and the connection between network 410 and computing machine 412 can be the combinations of the wired and wireless connections using the various allowed protocols transmitted for the interconnection between equipment and network and data.
With reference now to Fig. 5, show the figure of the example integrated intelligent tag 500 that may be attached on object 502.In the implementation of Fig. 5, labeling printer can print the integrated intelligent tag that can be applied on object 502.Such as, integrated intelligent tag 500 can be printed on one or a volume viscosity labeling by labeling printer, and wherein, each labeling can be attached on the object of its association.
Fig. 6 is the process flow diagram that diagram can be performed electronic circuit to be printed on the exemplary step 500 in pattern that standard bar can read.Such as, the exemplary step of Fig. 5 can use storage in a computer-readable storage medium and the software instruction that can be performed by the disposal system comprising one or more treating apparatus or processor realize.
In step 602, be object determination bar code number.Such as, the goods in maker or raw material (such as, object) can be associated with exclusive identification code.This identification code can use machine-readable markers (such as, bar code) encode or can be coded in the RFID label tag included by object.Such as, the system (such as, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), commodity information system, bar-code printer system or integrated intelligent tag printer system) in maker can determine the unique identification number of bar code.This system can also determine the additional unique identification number that will carry out the object of encoding in RFID.In some implementations, system can be object Stochastic choice exclusive identification code, then it is associated with object.In some implementations, system can select exclusive identification code according to predefined standard (such as, the GTIN of bar code).
In step 604, barcode format is determined.Such as, bar code generation system (its can with determine that the system of bar code is same system) can generate bar code for exclusive identification code according to the one dimension selected in advance or two-dimensional bar standard (such as, UPC, Code93, Code128, semicode, QR code).Such as, when using one-dimensional bar code (such as, the machine-readable markers 102 in Figure 1A and Figure 1B), bar code standards can determine the number of the vertical bar in bar code, size and layout.
In step 606, electronic package can be printed or arrange to form generated bar code at least partially.Such as, the design that be used in the RFID label tag (such as, comprising the electronic package of battery, antenna, sensor and storer) in integrated intelligent tag can pre-determine.Such as, use predetermined RFID label tag designed system (such as, bar code generation system or another system) that the layout of RFID label tag assembly in generated bar code of integrated intelligent tag can be determined.This system also determines how to connect described assembly after layout.The layout of RFID label tag assembly in generated bar code can be called as place and route with being connected.
Each electronic package of RFID label tag can comprise the profile (profile) of the part limiting machine-readable markers (bar code such as, generated).As used herein, term " profile " refers to profile or the profile of described mark viewed from vertical view angle.Each outline definition is used for the part of machine-readable markers included in each electronic package of the integrated intelligent tag of all types bar code, and described all types of bar code includes but not limited to one-dimensional bar code and two-dimensional bar.Such as, see Figure 1A and Figure 1B, in general the profile of each electronic package is rectangle, and the width of rectangle defines data.
The profile of antenna 112 can comprise identified machine-readable markers 112a-112d.The profile of battery 106 can comprise machine-readable markers 106a.The profile of storer 110 can comprise machine-readable markers 110a.The profile of transistor 108 can comprise machine-readable markers 108a-c.Similarly, profile can be the part of machine-readable markers included in each in Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B and Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B in illustrated example bar code definition electronic package.As mentioned above, in some implementations, the machine-readable markers be included in passive block can be there is.In these implementations, the profile of passive block can comprise these machine-readable markers.
In step 608, integrated intelligent tag can be printed.Such as, the labeling printer of using function ink can print integrated intelligent tag by printing electronic devices in generated bar code.Described by with reference to Figure 1A and Figure 1B, Fig. 2 A and Fig. 2 B and Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, printer can also print passive block or use graphic arts ink not comprise typographic(al) mark in the bar code of electronic package generated in generated bar code.Standard bar can read integrated intelligent tag.Printed integrated intelligent tag provides the data defined by the profile marked inherently.Such as, described data can comprise the unique alphanumeric identification code (such as, sequence number, Universial Product Code (UPC), global trade item number (GTIN)) be associated with object.
In step 610, data can be stored in the electron device part (such as, storer) of integrated intelligent tag.Such as, the same exclusive identification code that can read from mark can be electronically stored in the storer of integrated intelligent tag.Include but not limited to that the additional data of extra-code also can be electronically stored in the storer of integrated intelligent tag.In such a manner, the data electronically stored can be defined as the first data, and can be defined as the second data by the data visually represented.In some implementations, the second data can comprise the first data and additional data.
In some implementations, labeling printer can print exclusive identification code in the storer of integrated intelligent tag and data (such as, by saving some interconnection lines in memory matrix).This labeling printing implementation can cause printing the ROM (read-only memory) wherein having stored data.In some implementations, labeling printer can print the storer of two types.The data of pre-write when ROM (read-only memory) can be included in printed memory, described data comprise the exclusive identification code of such as RFID label tag.Read/writable memory device can be printed as and allow to write (such as, additional identification code can be added to RFID label tag after labeling printing) this storer afterwards.Such as, the dress comprising intelligent labeling can have the printing ROM (read-only memory) of pre-write, and this storer comprises the UPC code of object.Additional read/writable memory device included in RFID label tag can write, afterwards to comprise the price of object.
In some implementations, system (such as, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), commodity information system, bar-code printer system or integrated intelligent tag printer system) place and route of printed electronic device in generated bar code of RFID label tag can be performed, to produce integrated intelligent tag.Place and route process can determine the position of each electronic package in generated bar code.Place and route process also can determine how to connect electronic package after layout.Labeling printer can use this information to come printed electronic device and complete integrated intelligent tag.
This system can use design rule to determine in integrated intelligent tag the layout of included electronic package, wiring and interconnection line.Design rule can comprise the length minimizing interconnection line, the power consumption minimizing assembly, minimize the heat that assembly produces or the interference minimized between assembly.In some implementations, user can the layout of prespecified some electronic package (such as, antenna) in integrated intelligent tag.Then, place and route process can determine the layout of remaining components.
In some implementations, storehouse can comprise the specification (such as, size and power consumption) of each electronic package and have the change that identical function still has the electronic package of different specification.Use this storehouse, the software for place and route can select the electronic package with Optimum Welding (such as, suitable height, length and width), to be used in integrated intelligent tag.
In some implementations, use the system of suitable software can perform the place and route of RFID label tag electronic package, to meet requirement electronic circuit being applicable to the schematic diagram putting into generated bar code.This software can select the electronic package with appropriate size from above-mentioned Component Gallery, selects the position of assembly in the schematic diagram of generated bar code, then determines the interconnection line where between placing modules.
In some implementations, can fill in the bar code generated without the need to the region for electronic package with passive block, described passive block is without any function and do not need to be interconnected.It is inner that this can force place and route process the assembly of electronic circuit to be placed on generated bar code.
Many implementations of the present disclosure are described.However, will be understood that, when not departing from spirit and scope of the present disclosure, can various amendment be carried out.Therefore, other implementation is within the scope of claim.
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1. an integrated intelligent tag, comprise multiple electronic package, each profile at least partially comprising restriction machine-readable markers in described electronic package, at least one in described electronic package stores the first data, and described machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data
Wherein, described electronic package limits radio frequency identification (RFID) labels, and,
Wherein, described multiple electronic package comprises storer, circuit, battery and antenna.
2. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, at least one in wherein said multiple electronic package comprises printed electronic device.
3. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, at least one in wherein said multiple electronic package includes organic electronic device.
4. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, wherein said machine-readable markers is also limited by least one profile different from the profile of described multiple electronic package.
5. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, wherein said first data comprise the second data and additional data.
6. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, at least one in wherein said electronic package comprises the detectable color of machine.
7. integrated intelligent tag according to claim 1, wherein said machine-readable markers comprises one in one dimension mark and two-dimensional marker.
8. produce a method for integrated intelligent tag, comprising:
Generate multiple electronic package, each in described electronic package comprises profile;
Arrange described multiple electronic package, to limit machine-readable markers at least partially;
First data be stored at least one in described electronic package, wherein said machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data,
Wherein, described electronic package limits radio frequency identification (RFID) labels, and,
Wherein, described multiple electronic package comprises storer, circuit, battery and antenna.
9. method according to claim 8, wherein said generation comprises at least one in the described multiple electronic package of printing.
10. method according to claim 8, at least one in wherein said multiple electronic package includes organic electronic device.
11. methods according to claim 8, also comprise and generate at least one profile, described at least one contour limit described, machine-readable markers at least partially, and different from the profile of described multiple electronic package.
12. methods according to claim 8, wherein said machine-readable markers comprises one in one dimension mark and two-dimensional marker.
13. 1 kinds, for reading the system of data, comprising:
Integrated intelligent tag, it comprises multiple electronic package, each profile at least partially comprising restriction machine-readable markers in described electronic package, at least one in described electronic package stores the first data, and described machine-readable markers is the visual representation of the second data; With
For reading the device of at least one in the first data and the second data from described integrated intelligent tag,
Wherein, described electronic package limits radio frequency identification (RFID) labels, and,
Wherein, described multiple electronic package comprises storer, circuit, battery and antenna.
14. systems according to claim 13, wherein said integrated intelligent tag is printed directly on object.
15. systems according to claim 13, wherein said integrated intelligent tag is printed on bur, and this bur is attached on object subsequently.
16. systems according to claim 13, wherein said device comprises at least one in optical scanner and intelligent labeling reader.
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