US20130075479A1 - Tamper-Proof RFID Label - Google Patents
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- the invention relates generally to RFID structures and methods for forming RFID structures.
- Radio-Frequency Identification technology is directed to wireless communication between one object, typically referred to as a RFID tag, and another object, typically referred to as a RFID reader/writer.
- RFID technology has been adopted, and is increasingly being used, in virtually every industry, including, for example, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and waste management. As such, secure and reliable RFID systems are becoming increasingly important as the demand for RFID technology increases.
- RFID tags typically include two components: a RFID antenna assembly and an RFID integrated circuit (IC).
- FIG. 1 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly 100 according to the prior art.
- Antenna assembly 100 includes a plurality of antenna loop windings 110 , two contact pads 120 a and 120 b for connecting to the IC chip (not shown), two cross-over points 130 a and 130 b , a cross-over track 140 which is formed on an opposite layer as the loop windings 110 , and capacitive tuning elements 150 also formed on an opposite layer as the loop windings 110 .
- RFID antennas can be used to receive and/or transmit an electromagnetic signal from a RFID reader/writer.
- a RFID IC (sometimes referred to as a RFID chip) can be used to store and/or process information (e.g., modulate/demodulate a radio-frequency (RF) signal).
- RF radio-frequency
- RFID tags are secured as adhesive labels to objects for identification purposes. Such adhesive tags can be tampered with by removing the RFID tag, and possibly affixing the tag to another object. Without a visual inspection of the object being tagged, the authenticity of objects with RFID tags that have been tampered with is suspect.
- the RFID structure includes an antenna substrate and a loop antenna assembly positioned on the antenna substrate.
- the loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings having an average spacing between adjacent antenna loop windings of the plurality of loop windings.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings define one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by at least twice the average spacing.
- the RFID structure includes an antenna assembly and an antenna substrate.
- the antenna assembly includes a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads.
- the dipole antenna track defines one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track.
- the antenna substrate supports the antenna assembly.
- the antenna substrate includes one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
- the method includes providing an antenna substrate and providing a loop antenna assembly on the antenna substrate.
- the loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings having an average spacing between adjacent antenna loop windings of the plurality of loop windings.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings define one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by at least twice the average spacing.
- the method includes providing an antenna substrate and providing an antenna assembly on the antenna substrate.
- the antenna assembly includes a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads.
- the dipole antenna track defines one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track.
- the method also includes forming one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
- the RFID structure includes a loop antenna assembly and an antenna substrate.
- the loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the antenna substrate supports the loop antenna assembly.
- the antenna substrate includes one or more perforations. At least one of the one or more perforations overlaps an area covered by a segment of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the antenna substrate can include one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
- the one or more perforations can include one or more cuts, one or more holes, one or more slits, or any combination thereof.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings can include one or more outer antenna loop windings and one or more inner antenna loop windings. At least one of the one or more gap regions separate an antenna segment on an outermost winding of the one or more inner antenna loop windings with an adjacent antenna segment on an innermost winding of the one or more outer loop windings.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings can include at least one track that includes two adjoining antenna segments defining lines having an angle less than 15 degrees.
- At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments.
- the at least one track can include an outermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the at least one track can include an innermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the average spacing is between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm. In some embodiments, the average spacing is between 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm.
- the one or more gap regions can separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm.
- the antenna substrate can include a carrier foil including PET, PET-G, PP, PE, PI, PVC, ABS, LCP, PBT, PEN, glass fiber, epoxy, BT, PC or any combination thereof.
- the RFID structure can further include an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the loop antenna assembly.
- the RFID structure can further include an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly.
- the RFID structure can further include an integrated circuit coupled to the at least two contact pads.
- the RFID structure can further include a protective layer covering the loop antenna assembly and the integrated circuit.
- the RFID structure can include a RFID label.
- the dipole antenna track includes at least two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees. At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments. The one or more gap regions can separate the two adjoining antenna segments by between 0.16 mm and 1.0 mm.
- the method can further include forming one or more perforations in the antenna substrate, the one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions. Forming the one or more perforations comprises punching the antenna substrate using a punch-press, heating the antenna substrate using a laser, or both.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings can include one or more outer antenna loop windings and one or more inner antenna loop windings. At least one of the one or more gap regions can separate an antenna segment on an outermost winding of the one or more inner antenna loop windings with an adjacent antenna segment on an innermost winding of the one or more outer loop windings.
- the plurality of antenna loop windings include at least one track that includes two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees. At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments.
- the at least one track can include an outermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the at least one track can include an innermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the method further includes applying an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the loop antenna assembly.
- the method can also include coupling an integrated circuit to the at least two contact pads.
- the method can also include applying a protective layer covering the loop antenna assembly and the integrated circuit.
- the method can also include applying an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly.
- Perforations can provide for secure and tamper-proof RFID structures (e.g., RFID labels).
- perforations can be applied to small antenna assembly structures while minimizing the negative influence on antenna performance.
- Punching processes can be accurately archived.
- Laser cutting processes can apply perforations to smaller labels compared to standard punch pattern.
- FIG. 1 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly according to the prior art.
- FIG. 2 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly.
- FIG. 2A is a top-view of two adjoining antenna segments.
- FIGS. 3A-3H are top-views of different RFID antenna assembly configurations.
- FIGS. 4A-4B are top-views of different UHF RFID antenna assembly configurations.
- FIGS. 5A-5B are cross-sectional side-views of RFID structures.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of a RFID antenna assembly and substrate.
- FIG. 2 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly configuration 200 .
- Antenna assembly 200 includes a plurality of antenna loop windings 210 , contact pads 220 a and 220 b for electrically connecting to an IC chip or other control unit device (not shown), two cross-over points 230 a and 230 b , and a cross-over track 240 which is formed on an opposite layer as the loop windings 210 .
- the plurality of antenna loop windings 210 include adjacent antenna tracks (e.g., track 210 a and 210 b ) that are spaced apart by, for example, distance 211 .
- the width of each antenna track can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.3 mm for small antennas).
- the average distance of the spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality of antenna loop windings 210 is designed to be as small as possible (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm) in order to optimize the performance of the RFID antenna assembly (e.g., a high frequency (HF) RFID operating at 13.56 MHz).
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- Antenna assembly 200 also defines a plurality of gap regions (e.g., gap region 270 ) in which one or more perforations 260 can be positioned.
- Perforations 260 can include, in any combination, one or more cuts, one or more holes, and/or one or more slits made into a substrate (not shown) on which antenna assembly 200 is positioned on.
- Gap region 270 for example, is defined by two adjoining antenna track segments 210 c and 210 d that are spaced apart by a distance 261 .
- Antenna track segments 210 c and 210 d are part of the outermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings 210 .
- gap distance 261 is at least twice the average spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality of antenna loop windings 210 . In some embodiments, gap distances can range between at least two and fives times the average spacing (e.g., between 0.16 mm and 1.0 mm). The widened gap regions, with respect to the average spacing, advantageously allows perforations to be created in an antenna substrate without damaging the antenna assembly.
- Perforations can be formed by punching the antenna substrate using a punch-press (e.g., rotary punch, flatbed punch, etc.), cutting, heating the antenna substrate using a laser (e.g., laser cutting and/or laser engraving), or both.
- Perforations in the antenna substrate can advantageously work as predetermined break point(s).
- an adhesive RFID label including a perforated substrate can be applied to an object for tracking. As break points, the perforations on the substrate can cause the RFID antenna to break apart if someone tries to remove it from the object, thereby rendering the RFID structure inoperable.
- FIG. 2A is a top-view 200 a of two adjoining antenna segments 210 c and 210 d .
- Antenna segments 210 c and 210 d define, respectively, lines 281 and 282 .
- the angle 290 define by lines 281 and 282 is less than 15 degrees. In some embodiments, angle 290 is less than 45 degrees.
- FIGS. 3A-3H are top-views of different RFID antenna assembly configurations 300 a - 300 h .
- Each of the antenna assemblies include a plurality of antenna loop windings, contact pads 320 a and 320 b for electrically connecting to an IC chip or other control unit device (not shown), two cross-over points 330 a and 330 b , and a cross-over track 340 which is formed on an opposite layer as the loop windings.
- FIGS. 3A-3C are top-views of RFID antenna assembly configurations 300 a - 300 c that include one or more gap regions between adjacent antenna loop windings.
- Antenna loop windings in configuration 300 a include an inner antenna loop winding 310 a and a plurality of outer antenna loop windings (e.g., 311 a and 312 a ). The outer antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example, distance 311 .
- Inner antenna loop winding 310 a and an innermost antenna loop winding 311 a from the group of outer antenna loop windings can define a one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 a ) in which one or more perforations 360 a can be positioned.
- Adjacent antenna track segments 310 a and 311 a are spaced apart by a distance 361 a.
- Antenna loop windings in configuration 300 b include an outer antenna loop winding 310 b and a plurality of inner antenna loop windings (e.g., 311 b and 312 b ).
- the inner antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example, distance 311 .
- Outer antenna loop winding 310 b and an outermost antenna loop winding 311 b from the group of inner antenna loop windings can define one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 b ) in which one or more perforations 360 b can be positioned.
- Adjacent antenna track segments 310 b and 311 b are spaced apart by a distance 361 b.
- Antenna loop windings in configuration 300 c include a plurality of inner antenna loop windings (e.g., 310 c and 311 c ) and a plurality of outer antenna loop windings (e.g., 312 c and 313 c ). Adjacent tracks within the inner and outer antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example, distance 311 .
- An outermost antenna loop winding 311 c from the group of inner antenna loop windings and an innermost antenna loop winding 312 c from the group of outer antenna loop windings can define one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 c ) in which one or more perforations 360 c can be positioned.
- Adjacent antenna track segments 311 c and 312 c are spaced apart by a distance 361 c.
- FIG. 3D is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly configuration 300 d that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of a cross-over antenna track.
- Antenna assembly 300 d include an innermost antenna loop winding 312 d from a plurality of antenna loop windings and an antenna loop winding cross-over track 315 .
- Antenna loop winding cross-over track 315 connects contact pad 320 a with cross-over point 330 a .
- Cross-over track 315 includes antenna segments 315 a and 315 b .
- segments (e.g., 315 a and 315 b ) of cross-over track 315 can define a one or more gap regions (e.g., gap regions 370 d ) in which one or more perforations 360 d can be positioned.
- Adjoining antenna track segments 315 a and 315 b are spaced apart by a distance 361 d .
- segments of cross-over track 315 can define one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 d ′) with respect to an innermost antenna loop winding 310 d from the plurality of antenna loop windings, in which one or more perforations (e.g., 360 d ′) can be positioned.
- FIG. 3E is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly configuration 300 e that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of an outermost antenna loop winding.
- Antenna assembly 300 e include an outermost antenna loop winding from a plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the outermost antenna loop winding includes adjoining antenna segments 310 e and 311 e .
- Adjoining track segments (e.g., 310 e and 311 e ) from the outermost antenna loop winding can define one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 e ) in which one or more perforations 360 e can be positioned.
- Adjoining track segments 310 e and 311 e are spaced apart by a distance 361 e.
- FIGS. 3F and 3G are top-views of additional RFID antenna assembly configurations 300 f and 300 g that include one or more gap regions between one or more segments of a cross-over track and/or segments of an innermost antenna loop winding.
- One or more perforations 360 f and 360 g can be positioned within the one or more gap regions.
- FIG. 3H is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly configuration 300 h that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of an outermost antenna loop winding.
- Antenna assembly 300 h include an outermost antenna loop winding from a plurality of antenna loop windings.
- the outermost antenna loop winding includes adjoining antenna segments 310 h and 311 h .
- Adjoining track segments (e.g., 310 h and 311 h ) from the outermost antenna loop winding can define one or more gap regions (e.g., gap region 370 h ) in which one or more perforations 360 h can be positioned.
- Adjoining track segments 310 h and 311 h are spaced apart by a distance 361 h.
- the width of each antenna track can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.3 mm for small antennas), and the average distance of the spacing between adjacent tracks can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm).
- Perforations 360 a - 360 h can include, in any combination, one or more cuts, one or more holes, and/or one or more slits made into a substrate (not shown) on which antenna assemblies 300 a - 300 h are positioned on.
- gap distances (e.g., 361 a - 361 e ) between adjoining and/or adjacent antenna track segments and/or cross-over track segments are at least twice the average spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality of antenna loop windings. In some embodiments, gap distances can range between at least two and fives times the average spacing (e.g., between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm). Adjoining antenna segments can define lines with an angle less than 15 or 45 degrees.
- FIGS. 4A-4B are top-views of different UHF RFID antenna assembly configurations 400 a and 400 b , which each include, respectively, dipole antenna tracks 410 a and 410 b , and at least two contact pads 420 a and 420 b .
- Each of antenna assembly configurations 400 a and 400 b also define one or more gap regions between one or more segments of adjoining and/or adjacent antenna tracks.
- One or more perforations 460 (illustrated by a dashed line) can be positioned within the one or more gap regions.
- FIGS. 5A-5B are cross-sectional side-views of different RFID structures 500 a and 500 b .
- RFID structure 500 a illustrates a single-sided antenna structure that includes an antenna substrate 501 , an antenna metallization layer 505 , an insulation layer 510 , and a bridge metallization layer 515 .
- antenna substrate 501 includes a carrier foil made of any combination of: PET, PET-G, PP, PE, PI, PVC, PBT, LCP, ABS, PEN, glass fiber, epoxy, BT, and/or PC.
- the bridge metallization layer 515 includes a cross-over track (e.g., 240 or 340 ).
- the insulation layer 510 can be about the same size in area as the bridge metallization layer 515 .
- RFID structure 500 b illustrates a double-sided antenna structure that includes an antenna substrate 501 , a topside antenna metallization layer 530 , and a backside antenna metallization layer 540 .
- the topside antenna metallization layer 530 includes the plurality of loop windings and the IC contact pads
- the backside antenna metallization layer 540 includes a cross-over track (e.g., 240 or 340 ).
- the backside antenna metallization layer 540 can be electrically coupled to the topside metallization layer 530 via one or more cross-over points (e.g., 330 a and 33 b ) that go through the antenna substrate 501 .
- RFID structures 500 a and/or 500 b can also include a cover foil layer 520 (e.g., a protective layer), and/or one or more adhesive and/or liner layers (e.g., layer 525 ) on the top layer, bottom layer, or both the top and bottom layers of the RFID structure.
- a shielding material layer e.g., layer 525
- Layer 525 can also represent the structure to which the RFID structures 500 a and/or 500 b are applied on.
- An adhesive layer can also be applied to any of the outmost layers on an RFID structure 500 a or 500 b .
- perforations can be created in only the antenna substrate 501 .
- perforations can also be made in any combination of other layers of the RFID structure (e.g., a shielding layer, an adhesive layer, a protective layer, etc.).
- the protective or cover layer e.g., 520
- the protective or cover layer does not include perforations, advantageously hiding the perforations from visual inspection.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of a RFID antenna assembly and substrate configuration 600 .
- Configuration 600 includes an antenna assembly 610 formed by a metallization layer (e.g., 505 , 530 and/or 540 ) and an antenna substrate (not show).
- the antenna substrate includes one or more perforations 620 , which can be formed by using a laser to selective cut only in the carrier foil of the antenna (advantageously keeping the antenna metallization from being cut).
- Any geometry e.g., lines, waves, grids, etc.
- Other geometries like lines, grids and/or the like can be formed by laser cutting or laser engraving methods.
- the possible de-tuning resulting from any tracks added to define perforated-gap regions can be compensated for by adding or reducing the capacitance and/or inductance of the whole transponder.
- frequency tuning can be accomplished by adding or reducing the area of a tuning capacitors (e.g., 150 ).
- the width and/or spacing between the plurality of loop windings can be modified.
- perforations in the antenna substrate of an RFID structure can be combined with other security features such as, for example, holograms and security foils.
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Abstract
Described are RFID structures and methods for forming RFID structures. An RFID structure includes an antenna assembly comprising a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads, the dipole antenna track defining one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track. The RFID structure also includes an antenna substrate supporting the antenna assembly, the antenna substrate including one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
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- This application is a divisional application of Ser. No. 13/217,096, filed on Aug. 24, 2011, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/378,359, filed on Aug. 30, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- The invention relates generally to RFID structures and methods for forming RFID structures.
- Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is directed to wireless communication between one object, typically referred to as a RFID tag, and another object, typically referred to as a RFID reader/writer. RFID technology has been adopted, and is increasingly being used, in virtually every industry, including, for example, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and waste management. As such, secure and reliable RFID systems are becoming increasingly important as the demand for RFID technology increases.
- RFID tags typically include two components: a RFID antenna assembly and an RFID integrated circuit (IC).
FIG. 1 is a top-view of aRFID antenna assembly 100 according to the prior art.Antenna assembly 100 includes a plurality ofantenna loop windings 110, twocontact pads cross-over points cross-over track 140 which is formed on an opposite layer as theloop windings 110, andcapacitive tuning elements 150 also formed on an opposite layer as theloop windings 110. RFID antennas can be used to receive and/or transmit an electromagnetic signal from a RFID reader/writer. A RFID IC (sometimes referred to as a RFID chip) can be used to store and/or process information (e.g., modulate/demodulate a radio-frequency (RF) signal). - In some applications, RFID tags are secured as adhesive labels to objects for identification purposes. Such adhesive tags can be tampered with by removing the RFID tag, and possibly affixing the tag to another object. Without a visual inspection of the object being tagged, the authenticity of objects with RFID tags that have been tampered with is suspect.
- One approach to providing a tamper-proof RFID structure is to configure the RFID structure to become inoperable if it is tampered with. In one aspect, there is a RFID structure. The RFID structure includes an antenna substrate and a loop antenna assembly positioned on the antenna substrate. The loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings having an average spacing between adjacent antenna loop windings of the plurality of loop windings. The plurality of antenna loop windings define one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by at least twice the average spacing.
- In another aspect, there is a RFID structure. The RFID structure includes an antenna assembly and an antenna substrate. The antenna assembly includes a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads. The dipole antenna track defines one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track. The antenna substrate supports the antenna assembly. The antenna substrate includes one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
- In another aspect, there is a method of manufacturing a RFID structure. The method includes providing an antenna substrate and providing a loop antenna assembly on the antenna substrate. The loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings having an average spacing between adjacent antenna loop windings of the plurality of loop windings. The plurality of antenna loop windings define one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by at least twice the average spacing.
- In another aspect, there is a method of manufacturing a RFID structure. The method includes providing an antenna substrate and providing an antenna assembly on the antenna substrate. The antenna assembly includes a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads. The dipole antenna track defines one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track. The method also includes forming one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
- In another aspect, there is a RFID structure. The RFID structure includes a loop antenna assembly and an antenna substrate. The loop antenna assembly includes at least two contact pads and a plurality of antenna loop windings. The antenna substrate supports the loop antenna assembly. The antenna substrate includes one or more perforations. At least one of the one or more perforations overlaps an area covered by a segment of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- In other examples, any of the aspects above can include one or more of the following features. The antenna substrate can include one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions. The one or more perforations can include one or more cuts, one or more holes, one or more slits, or any combination thereof. The plurality of antenna loop windings can include one or more outer antenna loop windings and one or more inner antenna loop windings. At least one of the one or more gap regions separate an antenna segment on an outermost winding of the one or more inner antenna loop windings with an adjacent antenna segment on an innermost winding of the one or more outer loop windings. The plurality of antenna loop windings can include at least one track that includes two adjoining antenna segments defining lines having an angle less than 15 degrees. At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments. The at least one track can include an outermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings. The at least one track can include an innermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- In some embodiments, the average spacing is between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm. In some embodiments, the average spacing is between 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm. The one or more gap regions can separate adjacent or adjoining antenna segments of the plurality of antenna loop windings by between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm. The antenna substrate can include a carrier foil including PET, PET-G, PP, PE, PI, PVC, ABS, LCP, PBT, PEN, glass fiber, epoxy, BT, PC or any combination thereof. The RFID structure can further include an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the loop antenna assembly. The RFID structure can further include an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly. The RFID structure can further include an integrated circuit coupled to the at least two contact pads. The RFID structure can further include a protective layer covering the loop antenna assembly and the integrated circuit. The RFID structure can include a RFID label.
- In some embodiments, the dipole antenna track includes at least two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees. At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments. The one or more gap regions can separate the two adjoining antenna segments by between 0.16 mm and 1.0 mm. The method can further include forming one or more perforations in the antenna substrate, the one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions. Forming the one or more perforations comprises punching the antenna substrate using a punch-press, heating the antenna substrate using a laser, or both. The plurality of antenna loop windings can include one or more outer antenna loop windings and one or more inner antenna loop windings. At least one of the one or more gap regions can separate an antenna segment on an outermost winding of the one or more inner antenna loop windings with an adjacent antenna segment on an innermost winding of the one or more outer loop windings.
- In some embodiments, the plurality of antenna loop windings include at least one track that includes two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees. At least one of the one or more gap regions can be positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments. The at least one track can include an outermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings. The at least one track can include an innermost antenna loop winding of the plurality of antenna loop windings.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes applying an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the loop antenna assembly. The method can also include coupling an integrated circuit to the at least two contact pads. The method can also include applying a protective layer covering the loop antenna assembly and the integrated circuit. The method can also include applying an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly.
- Any of the implementations can realize one or more of the following advantages. Perforations can provide for secure and tamper-proof RFID structures (e.g., RFID labels). In some embodiments, perforations can be applied to small antenna assembly structures while minimizing the negative influence on antenna performance. Punching processes can be accurately archived. Laser cutting processes can apply perforations to smaller labels compared to standard punch pattern.
- The details of one or more examples are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Further features, aspects, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead generally being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.
- The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention, as well as the invention itself, will be more fully understood from the following description of various embodiments, when read together with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly according to the prior art. -
FIG. 2 is a top-view of a RFID antenna assembly. -
FIG. 2A is a top-view of two adjoining antenna segments. -
FIGS. 3A-3H are top-views of different RFID antenna assembly configurations. -
FIGS. 4A-4B are top-views of different UHF RFID antenna assembly configurations. -
FIGS. 5A-5B are cross-sectional side-views of RFID structures. -
FIG. 6 is a top view of a RFID antenna assembly and substrate. -
FIG. 2 is a top-view of a RFIDantenna assembly configuration 200.Antenna assembly 200 includes a plurality ofantenna loop windings 210,contact pads cross-over points 230 a and 230 b, and across-over track 240 which is formed on an opposite layer as theloop windings 210. The plurality ofantenna loop windings 210 include adjacent antenna tracks (e.g., track 210 a and 210 b) that are spaced apart by, for example,distance 211. In some embodiments, the width of each antenna track can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.3 mm for small antennas). In some embodiments, the average distance of the spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality ofantenna loop windings 210 is designed to be as small as possible (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm) in order to optimize the performance of the RFID antenna assembly (e.g., a high frequency (HF) RFID operating at 13.56 MHz). -
Antenna assembly 200 also defines a plurality of gap regions (e.g., gap region 270) in which one ormore perforations 260 can be positioned.Perforations 260 can include, in any combination, one or more cuts, one or more holes, and/or one or more slits made into a substrate (not shown) on whichantenna assembly 200 is positioned on.Gap region 270, for example, is defined by two adjoiningantenna track segments distance 261.Antenna track segments antenna loop windings 210. In some embodiments,gap distance 261 is at least twice the average spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality ofantenna loop windings 210. In some embodiments, gap distances can range between at least two and fives times the average spacing (e.g., between 0.16 mm and 1.0 mm). The widened gap regions, with respect to the average spacing, advantageously allows perforations to be created in an antenna substrate without damaging the antenna assembly. - Perforations can be formed by punching the antenna substrate using a punch-press (e.g., rotary punch, flatbed punch, etc.), cutting, heating the antenna substrate using a laser (e.g., laser cutting and/or laser engraving), or both. Perforations in the antenna substrate can advantageously work as predetermined break point(s). For example, an adhesive RFID label including a perforated substrate can be applied to an object for tracking. As break points, the perforations on the substrate can cause the RFID antenna to break apart if someone tries to remove it from the object, thereby rendering the RFID structure inoperable.
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FIG. 2A is a top-view 200 a of two adjoiningantenna segments Antenna segments lines angle 290 define bylines angle 290 is less than 45 degrees. -
FIGS. 3A-3H are top-views of different RFID antenna assembly configurations 300 a-300 h. Each of the antenna assemblies include a plurality of antenna loop windings,contact pads cross-over points cross-over track 340 which is formed on an opposite layer as the loop windings. -
FIGS. 3A-3C are top-views of RFID antenna assembly configurations 300 a-300 c that include one or more gap regions between adjacent antenna loop windings. Antenna loop windings inconfiguration 300 a include an inner antenna loop winding 310 a and a plurality of outer antenna loop windings (e.g., 311 a and 312 a). The outer antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example,distance 311. Inner antenna loop winding 310 a and an innermost antenna loop winding 311 a from the group of outer antenna loop windings can define a one or more gap regions (e.g.,gap region 370 a) in which one ormore perforations 360 a can be positioned. Adjacentantenna track segments distance 361 a. - Antenna loop windings in
configuration 300 b include an outer antenna loop winding 310 b and a plurality of inner antenna loop windings (e.g., 311 b and 312 b). The inner antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example,distance 311. Outer antenna loop winding 310 b and an outermost antenna loop winding 311 b from the group of inner antenna loop windings can define one or more gap regions (e.g.,gap region 370 b) in which one ormore perforations 360 b can be positioned. Adjacentantenna track segments distance 361 b. - Antenna loop windings in
configuration 300 c include a plurality of inner antenna loop windings (e.g., 310 c and 311 c) and a plurality of outer antenna loop windings (e.g., 312 c and 313 c). Adjacent tracks within the inner and outer antenna loop windings are spaced apart by, for example,distance 311. An outermost antenna loop winding 311 c from the group of inner antenna loop windings and an innermost antenna loop winding 312 c from the group of outer antenna loop windings can define one or more gap regions (e.g.,gap region 370 c) in which one ormore perforations 360 c can be positioned. Adjacentantenna track segments distance 361 c. -
FIG. 3D is a top-view of a RFIDantenna assembly configuration 300 d that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of a cross-over antenna track.Antenna assembly 300 d include an innermost antenna loop winding 312 d from a plurality of antenna loop windings and an antenna loop windingcross-over track 315. Antenna loop windingcross-over track 315 connectscontact pad 320 a withcross-over point 330 a.Cross-over track 315 includesantenna segments cross-over track 315 can define a one or more gap regions (e.g.,gap regions 370 d) in which one ormore perforations 360 d can be positioned. Adjoiningantenna track segments distance 361 d. In alternative or supplemental embodiments, segments ofcross-over track 315 can define one or more gap regions (e.g.,gap region 370 d′) with respect to an innermost antenna loop winding 310 d from the plurality of antenna loop windings, in which one or more perforations (e.g., 360 d′) can be positioned. -
FIG. 3E is a top-view of a RFIDantenna assembly configuration 300 e that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of an outermost antenna loop winding.Antenna assembly 300 e include an outermost antenna loop winding from a plurality of antenna loop windings. The outermost antenna loop winding includes adjoiningantenna segments gap region 370 e) in which one ormore perforations 360 e can be positioned. Adjoiningtrack segments distance 361 e. -
FIGS. 3F and 3G are top-views of additional RFIDantenna assembly configurations more perforations -
FIG. 3H is a top-view of a RFIDantenna assembly configuration 300 h that includes one or more gap regions between adjoining segments of an outermost antenna loop winding.Antenna assembly 300 h include an outermost antenna loop winding from a plurality of antenna loop windings. The outermost antenna loop winding includes adjoiningantenna segments gap region 370 h) in which one ormore perforations 360 h can be positioned. Adjoiningtrack segments - Similar to aspects of
antenna assembly 200, in some embodiments of antenna assembly configurations 300 a-300 h, the width of each antenna track can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm (e.g., between 0.05 mm and 0.3 mm for small antennas), and the average distance of the spacing between adjacent tracks can be between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm). Perforations 360 a-360 h can include, in any combination, one or more cuts, one or more holes, and/or one or more slits made into a substrate (not shown) on which antenna assemblies 300 a-300 h are positioned on. In some embodiments, gap distances (e.g., 361 a-361 e) between adjoining and/or adjacent antenna track segments and/or cross-over track segments are at least twice the average spacing between adjacent tracks in the plurality of antenna loop windings. In some embodiments, gap distances can range between at least two and fives times the average spacing (e.g., between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm). Adjoining antenna segments can define lines with an angle less than 15 or 45 degrees. - In addition to HF RFID antennas, the above-described techniques for defining gap regions and positioning perforations within the gap regions can be applied ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID antennas. Typically, RFID systems that operate in the UHF range utilize a standard dipole antenna configuration for the RFID antenna assembly.
FIGS. 4A-4B are top-views of different UHF RFIDantenna assembly configurations contact pads antenna assembly configurations -
FIGS. 5A-5B are cross-sectional side-views ofdifferent RFID structures RFID structure 500 a illustrates a single-sided antenna structure that includes anantenna substrate 501, anantenna metallization layer 505, aninsulation layer 510, and abridge metallization layer 515. In some embodiments,antenna substrate 501 includes a carrier foil made of any combination of: PET, PET-G, PP, PE, PI, PVC, PBT, LCP, ABS, PEN, glass fiber, epoxy, BT, and/or PC. In some embodiments, thebridge metallization layer 515 includes a cross-over track (e.g., 240 or 340). In some embodiments, theinsulation layer 510 can be about the same size in area as thebridge metallization layer 515. -
RFID structure 500 b illustrates a double-sided antenna structure that includes anantenna substrate 501, a topsideantenna metallization layer 530, and a backsideantenna metallization layer 540. In some embodiments, the topsideantenna metallization layer 530 includes the plurality of loop windings and the IC contact pads, while the backsideantenna metallization layer 540 includes a cross-over track (e.g., 240 or 340). The backsideantenna metallization layer 540 can be electrically coupled to thetopside metallization layer 530 via one or more cross-over points (e.g., 330 a and 33 b) that go through theantenna substrate 501. - In some embodiments,
RFID structures 500 a and/or 500 b can also include a cover foil layer 520 (e.g., a protective layer), and/or one or more adhesive and/or liner layers (e.g., layer 525) on the top layer, bottom layer, or both the top and bottom layers of the RFID structure. A shielding material layer (e.g., layer 525) can also be included in thestructures 500 a and/or 500 b.Layer 525 can also represent the structure to which theRFID structures 500 a and/or 500 b are applied on. An adhesive layer can also be applied to any of the outmost layers on anRFID structure antenna substrate 501. In alternative or supplemental embodiments, perforations can also be made in any combination of other layers of the RFID structure (e.g., a shielding layer, an adhesive layer, a protective layer, etc.). In some embodiments, the protective or cover layer (e.g., 520) does not include perforations, advantageously hiding the perforations from visual inspection. - In another aspect, the antenna substrate of an RFID structure can be selectively removed independent of whether it overlaps with a portion of an antenna assembly.
FIG. 6 is a top view of a RFID antenna assembly andsubstrate configuration 600.Configuration 600 includes anantenna assembly 610 formed by a metallization layer (e.g., 505, 530 and/or 540) and an antenna substrate (not show). The antenna substrate includes one ormore perforations 620, which can be formed by using a laser to selective cut only in the carrier foil of the antenna (advantageously keeping the antenna metallization from being cut). Any geometry (e.g., lines, waves, grids, etc.) of perforations can advantageously be created using laser cutting in order to generate predefined break points. Other geometries like lines, grids and/or the like can be formed by laser cutting or laser engraving methods. - In some embodiments, the possible de-tuning resulting from any tracks added to define perforated-gap regions can be compensated for by adding or reducing the capacitance and/or inductance of the whole transponder. For example, frequency tuning can be accomplished by adding or reducing the area of a tuning capacitors (e.g., 150). Alternatively, the width and/or spacing between the plurality of loop windings can be modified.
- In alternative or supplemental embodiments, including perforations in the antenna substrate of an RFID structure can be combined with other security features such as, for example, holograms and security foils.
- One skilled in the art will realize the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The foregoing embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects illustrative rather than limiting of the invention described herein. Scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims, rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
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1. A RFID structure comprising:
an antenna assembly comprising a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads, the dipole antenna track defining one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track; and
an antenna substrate supporting the antenna assembly, the antenna substrate including one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
2. The RFID structure of claim 1 , wherein the one or more perforations comprise one or more cuts, one or more holes, one or more slits, or any combination thereof.
3. The RFID structure of claim 1 , wherein the dipole antenna track comprises at least two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees, at least one of the one or more gap regions positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments.
4. The RFID structure of claim 3 , wherein the one or more gap regions separate the two adjoining antenna segments by between 0.16 mm and 1.0 mm.
5. The RFID structure of claim 1 , wherein the antenna substrate comprises a carrier foil including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PET-G), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyimide (PI), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), glass fiber, epoxy, bismaleimide triazine (BT), polycarbonate (PC) or any combination thereof.
6. The RFID structure of claim 1 , further comprising:
an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly;
an integrated circuit coupled to the at least two contact pads; and
a protective layer covering the antenna assembly and the integrated circuit.
7. The RFID structure of claim 1 , wherein the RFID structure comprises a RFID label.
8. A method of manufacturing a RFID structure, the method comprising:
providing an antenna substrate;
providing an antenna assembly on the antenna substrate, the antenna assembly comprising a dipole antenna track and at least two contact pads, the dipole antenna track defining one or more gap regions that separate adjacent or adjoining segments of the dipole antenna track; and
forming one or more perforations positioned in the one or more gap regions.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the one or more perforations comprise one or more cuts, one or more holes, one or more slits, or any combination thereof.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein forming the one or more perforations comprises punching the antenna substrate using a punch-press, heating the antenna substrate using a laser, or both.
11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the dipole antenna track comprises at least two adjoining antenna segments that define lines having an angle less than 15 degrees, at least one of the one or more gap regions positioned between the two adjoining antenna segments.
12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the one or more gap regions separate the two adjoining antenna segments by between 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm.
13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the antenna substrate comprises a carrier foil including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PET-G), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyimide (PI), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), glass fiber, epoxy, bismaleimide triazine (BT), polycarbonate (PC) or any combination thereof.
14. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
applying an adhesive layer on a surface of the antenna substrate opposite the antenna assembly;
coupling an integrated circuit to the at least two contact pads; and
applying a protective layer covering the antenna assembly and the integrated circuit.
15. The method of claim 8 , wherein the RFID structure comprises a RFID label.
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