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Radio frequency circuit and memory in thin flexible package

Patent 5528222 Issued on June 18, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject September 9, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 303977 filed on 09/09/1994

US Classes:

340/572.7, Specified antenna structure29/825, Conductor or circuit manufacturing29/829, On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc.29/836, Different components340/5.6, Coded record input (e.g., IC card or key)340/10.1Interrogation response

Examiners

Primary: Swann, Glen

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0481776 EP. 04/13/1992
  • 0595549 EP. 05/13/1994
  • 4319878 DE. 12/13/1993
  • 2173888 JP. 09/13/1990
  • 5266268 JP. 10/13/1993
  • 9309551 WO. 05/13/1993
  • 9411846 WO. 05/13/1994

International Class

H04Q 001/02

Abstract

A novel thin and flexible radio frequency (RF) tag has a semiconductor circuit with logic, memory, and a radio frequency circuits, connected to an antenna with all interconnections placed on a single plane of wiring without crossovers. The elements of the package (substrate, antenna, and laminated covers) are flexible. The elements of the package are all thin. The tag is thin and flexible, enabling a unique range of applications including: RF ID tagging of credit cards, passports, admission tickets, and postage stamps.

Other References

  • Patent Abstracts of Japan, vol. 13, No. 560 (M-906) 13 Dec. 1989 & JP, A, 01 234 296 (NEC Corp.) 19 Sep. 1989
  • International Standard 7810, "Identification cards-Physical characteristics" First Edition-1985-12-15
  • R. R. Tumalla et al, "Microelectronics Packaging Handbook", 1989, pp. 68, 76, 115
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