WO2016049848A1 - Étiquette d'identification par radiofréquence (rfid) - Google Patents

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WO2016049848A1
WO2016049848A1 PCT/CN2014/087937 CN2014087937W WO2016049848A1 WO 2016049848 A1 WO2016049848 A1 WO 2016049848A1 CN 2014087937 W CN2014087937 W CN 2014087937W WO 2016049848 A1 WO2016049848 A1 WO 2016049848A1
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Chi Lun Mak
Jing Tian Xi
Chun wai LEUNG
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Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07749—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
    • G06K19/07773—Antenna details
    • G06K19/07794—Antenna details the record carrier comprising a booster or auxiliary antenna in addition to the antenna connected directly to the integrated circuit
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07749—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
    • G06K19/07773—Antenna details
    • G06K19/07786—Antenna details the antenna being of the HF type, such as a dipole
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/2208—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles associated with components used in interrogation type services, i.e. in systems for information exchange between an interrogator/reader and a tag/transponder, e.g. in Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] systems
    • H01Q1/2225—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles associated with components used in interrogation type services, i.e. in systems for information exchange between an interrogator/reader and a tag/transponder, e.g. in Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] systems used in active tags, i.e. provided with its own power source or in passive tags, i.e. deriving power from RF signal
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q21/00—Antenna arrays or systems
    • H01Q21/06—Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
    • H01Q21/061—Two dimensional planar arrays
    • H01Q21/062—Two dimensional planar arrays using dipole aerials
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q7/00—Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop

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  • the present invention relates to a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and particularly, although not exclusively, to an RFID tag having a single chip and an antenna array with a plurallty of antenna elements.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • RFID tags can be classified as active, semi-passive, and passive types according to their structural characteristics. Specifically, active RFID tags are the tags which have an internal power source arranged to power the tag for broadcasting RF signals to the RFID reader; semi-passive RFID tags also have a power source but the power source is for powering other sensors or circuitries associated with the tag, not for broadcasting RF signals; and passive RFID tags are the ones without any power source but are powered by the RFID reader to trigger a response.
  • Dlfferent types of RFID tags are adapted for different applications but generally passive RFID tags are more popular due to their relatlvely low cost and simple design.
  • the basic structure of an RFID tag includes an integrated circuit chip for storing retrievable information, a single antenna coupled with the circuit chip for enabling communication of RF signals (which may contain information relating to the integrated circuit chip) with an RFID reader, and an optional power source (depending on whether the tag is active or passive) .
  • RF signals which may contain information relating to the integrated circuit chip
  • an optional power source depending on whether the tag is active or passive.
  • a radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag comprising an integrated circuit chip electrically coupled with a plurality of radiating elements, wherein the plurality of radiating elements are arranged in an array to provide a resultant RF signal containing information associated with or in the integrated circuit chip for communication with a RFID reader.
  • RFID radiofrequency identification
  • the integrated circuit chip is the only integrated circuit chip in the RFID tag.
  • each of the plurality of radiating elements is arranged to provide an individual RF signal having a power and a phase.
  • the RF power and phase of the individual RF signals may be the same or different.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are spaced apart with equal separation distance.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are spaced apart with different separation distances.
  • the separation distance may depend on the wavelength (operating wavelength) or any other factors.
  • the resultant RF signal is dependent on the power and phase of each of the plurality of radiating elements, and the separation distance between the plurality of radiating elements.
  • the resultant RF signal is arranged to re-distribute and/or concentrate RF energy in a particular direction to increase a reading distance of the RFID tag.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are identical. However, in an alternative embodiment of the first aspect, the plurality of radiating elements are not identical.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are arranged with their long axis on the same line in the array.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are arranged with their long axis being parallel and arranged on different parallel lines in the array.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are electrically coupled with the integrated circuit chip through a feed network.
  • the plurality of radiating elements comprises antennas and/or RF coils.
  • the plurality of radiating elements are arranged on one side of the RFID tag.
  • the RFID tag is a passive RFID tag.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the major function components of an RFID tag in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a is a schematic diagram of an RFID tag in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3A shows an embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array on the RFID tag of Figure 2;
  • Figure 3B shows an alternative embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array on the RFID tag of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 3C shows another alternative embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array on the RFID tag of Figure 2;
  • FIG 4 shows yet another alternative embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array on the RFID tag of Figure 2.
  • a radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag comprising an integrated circuit chip electrically coupled with a plurality of radiating elements, wherein the plurality of radiating elements are arranged in an array to provide a resultant RF signal containing information associated with or in the integrated circuit chip for communication with a RFID reader.
  • RFID radiofrequency identification
  • FIG. 1 shows a functional block diagram of an RFID tag 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the RFID tag 100 as shown is a passive tag, without a power source.
  • a plurality of radiating elements 102A-102D are electrically coupled with an RFID integrated circuit chip 106 through a feed network 104.
  • each of the radiating elements 102A-102D is an antenna or RF coil, and each of them is preferably operable to generate an individual RF signal having a power and phase.
  • the individual RF signals may or may not be identical, and can be controlled by the feed network 104. The combination of these individual RF signals gives a resultant RF signal with a resultant power and phase that is emitted by the tag 100.
  • the feed network 104 is arranged to coordinate the generation of RF signals in the radiating elements 102A-102D and to facilitate signal/data communication between the radiating elements 102A-102D and the RFID integrated circuit chip 106.
  • the RFID integrated circuit chip 106 is arranged to store data and enable read/write of data and information from/in the chip 106 by an RFID tag reader (not shown) through the radiating elements 102A-102D. Operation of the RFID tag will be disclosed in more detail with reference to Figure 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an RFID tag 200 ln accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the RFID tag embodiment shown in Figure 2 is consistent with the functional block diagram of the RFID tag 100 shown and described with reference to Figure 1.
  • an antenna array with plurality of antennas 202A-202D are arranged to be coupled with a feed network 204.
  • the antennas 202A-202D are of the same type (identical) and are spaced apart evenly by the same separation distance.
  • the antennas 202A-202D need not be of the same type and/or can be spaced apart by different separation distances.
  • the antennas are spaced apart evenly from one another by separation distance of 0.5-0.8 ⁇ , with ⁇ being the wavelength (operating wavelength) of the antenna.
  • the antenna 202A-202D (or RF coils in some other embodiments) can have other shape and form that is different from those shown in Figure 2.
  • a feed network 204 is arranged intermediate between the antennas 202A-202D and the integrated circuit chip 206 for coupling the antennas 202A-202D with the integrated circuit chip 206 and hence to allow for signal or data communication therebetween.
  • the RFID integrated circuit chip 206 is arranged to store data and information, and enable read/write of data and information from/in the chip 206.
  • the radiating elements 202A-202D, the feed network 204 and the integrated circuit chip 206 are arranged to be formed on a substrate.
  • the tag as shown in Figure 2 is arranged to be powered up by a power signal transmitted from a RFID tag reader as it does not have any internal power source.
  • the RFID tag reader transmits an RF signal with a command to the RFID tag 200.
  • the command may be, for example, instructions for reading or writing data and information from or into the chip 206.
  • the RFID tag 200 then responses to the RFID tag reader based on the signals received.
  • the antennas 202A-202D receive the read command signal from the RF reader and relay the signal from the RF reader to the feed network 204.
  • the feed network 204 will then determine the data to read based on the read command signal received from the RFID reader.
  • the feed network 204 retrieves the relevant information and data from the chip 206 and transmits them to the antennas 202A-202D for generation of a response RF signal.
  • Each antenna 202A-202D is operable to generate an individual RF signal with a power and phase, and the resultant (response) RF signal will depend on the combination of these individual RF signals.
  • the resultant (response) RF signal also depends on the separation distance between the antennas 202A-202D.
  • the resultant (response) RF signal emitted by the tag 200 is arranged to be directional or to re-distribute and/or concentrate RF energy in a particular direction, so as to maximize the transmission efficiency and range.
  • the antennas 202A-202D receive the write command signal from the RF reader and relay the signal from the RF reader to the feed network 204.
  • the feed network 204 will then determine the data to write to the chip 206 based on the received write command signal from the RFID reader.
  • the feed network 204 then writes the relevant information and data from the chip 206.
  • the feed network 204 is arranged to adjust the sensitivity of the antennas 202A-202D so as to maximize the write command detection efficiency and range and to enhance the reading distance of the tag in a particular direction.
  • Figures 3A and 3B show respectively the different embodiments of arrangement of the antenna array in the RFID tag of Figure 2. Both Figures 3A and 3B are showing a plan view of the RFID tag 300, 350. As shown in Figures 3A and 3B, the antennas 302A-302C, 352A-352D are arranged on the same side (e.g. surface) of the RFID tag 300, 350. In Figure 3A, the antennas 302A-302C are distributed in a straight line, with their long axis being arranged on the same line. In Figure 3B, the antennas 350A-350D are shown to have their long axis arranged parallel with each other and on different parallel lines. Once again it will be appreciated that the separation distance and the type and form of the antennas 302A-302C, 350A-350D in Figures 3A and 3B may vary in some other embodiments.
  • Figure 3C shows an alternative embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array in the RFID tag of Figure 2, illustrated in a plan view of the RFID tag 380.
  • the arrangement and operation of the antenna and the RFID tag of Figure 3C are largely the same as those described with respect to Figures 2-3B, and thus will not be reproduced below.
  • the antenna array includes twelve antennas arranged in a 4 x 3 array, as opposed to a one column or row array.
  • the antenna array may include different number of antenna, and the array may be a n x m array, where n, m may be any number in other embodiments.
  • Figure 4 shows yet another alternative embodiment of the arrangement of the antenna array in the RFID tag of Figure 2.
  • the arrangement and operation of the antenna and the RFID tag 400 in Figure 4 are largely the same as those described with respect to Figures 2-3B, and thus will not be reproduced below.
  • the antenna array is a 3D array. In this specific example there are five antennas. However, it should be noted that the antenna array may include different number of antenna, and the array may be a n x m array, where n, m may be any number in other 3D array embodiments.
  • the RFID tag in different embodiments of the present invention as shown is a passive RFID tag.
  • a person skilled in the art would readily appreciate that the single-chip-multiple-antenna concept in the present invention can be applied to semi-passive or active RFID tags by rendering some minor modifications to the circuitry without deviating from the scope of the invention.
  • the RFID tag of the present invention is particularly advantageous in that it utilizes multiple antenna/RF coil elements and a single chip on an RFID tag together with the concept of the beam forming technique to redistribute or concentrate energy in a particular desired direction and hence to enhance the reading distance of the tag.
  • the RFID tag in the present invention provides a low cost solution for enhancing the communication distance of RFID tags, in particular passive RFID tags. More importantly, the RFID tag in the present invention allows the tag to be less affected from RF energy disturbances by the environment of which the tag is in. For example, in cases where the tag is arranged adjacent or proximal to an unavoidable surrounding material that disturbs the RF energy distribution, the antenna array can compensate for such disturbances and hence compensate for the reduced transmission or reading distance as a result of such disturbances.
  • the tag in the present invention would also allow for RFID tags with larger size which are adapted to conform to the form factor of the object of which the tag is attached to, in a cheap and effective manner.
  • Other advantages of the present invention in terms of structure, function, cost, effectiveness, efficiency and manufacture, will become apparent to those skilled in the art by reference to the specification.

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On décrit une étiquette d'identification par radiofréquence (RFID) qui comprend une puce de circuit intégré couplée électriquement à une pluralité d'éléments rayonnants disposés en réseau pour émettre un signal RF résultant contenant des informations associées à, ou accompagnant la puce de circuit intégré pour communiquer avec un lecteur RFID.
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