DE102006057412A1 - Mail envelope made of paper or card has integrated transponder for radio frequency identification embedded into material of packet, zone-rated transponder, writing area for addresses and branded area for franking - Google Patents

Abstract

Front of package has on the exterior a writing area for addresses and a branded area for franking. The front side emcompasses a transponder for wireless recognition system radio frequency identification and a zone or section rated transponder which can not only be stuck on but which is embedded into material of the envelope.

Description

State of technology

The The invention relates to an envelope with an intergeriert Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) to provide a performance, read data contactlessly and without visual contact and save. In which a performance for (Franking of shipments) user data as well as the size-length-width and the weight (shipment units) an item (consignments) is located. Exemplary embodiment (letters packages Advertising Info Letters).

transponder (Radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) are in many forms and execution known and in the market. As well as in labels, - chip, - label, - radio tag. However, there is no envelope or interlaid Transponder (radio detection system Radio Frequency Identification) If we think the European and world-growing population, it will be new economic ideas and inventions that our lives easier to design. In the future it will still be hard, some social To avoid effort and logistical problems. With the invention It is achieved that the people of their shipments (correspondence or other type of consignments) with an intergenerated transponder (radio recognition System Radio Frequency Identification) can send around the logistical problems submissions. The present invention is based on the object a new work and way of using such an envelope to open.

transponder (Radio detection system radio frequency identification) system. transponder consist of: microchip antenna carrier or housing. energy (with active transponders, see below) Decisive for the size are the antenna and the Casing. The shape and size of the antenna depends on the frequency or wavelength. Depending on the required application, transponders will be in different Designs, sizes and Protection classes offered.

transponder (Radio detection system radio frequency identification) system can ever by field of use, quite the size of books (e.g., in the Container Logistics). However, it is also possible with today's technology, very much small transponder (radio detection system radio frequency identification) System that can be used in bills or paper to let.

transponder (Radio detection system radio frequency identification) system. designs from the LF 125 kHz range are the most common worldwide used designs in the area of access control and time recording. In the field of E-PURSE (electronic purse) and ticketing, the 13.56 MHz Mifare technology application and is used in almost all major cities Used worldwide in subways, buses and as a university and student card. Transponders in the form of labels are only since the year 2000 in large quantities produced. But there are also designs that are built into the car key are (immobilizer), glass tube or implants (animal identification), ear tags (animal identification), Nails and PU Disk TAGs (pallet identification), billing system e.g. in public bathrooms or smart cards (access control).

The Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) System. sometimes differ quite strongly from each other. Of the Construction of a transponder (radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification) System basically sees an antenna, an analog circuit for receiving and transmitting (transponder radio detection system radio Frequency identification) as well as a digital circuit and a permanent memory before. The digital circuit is more complex Models one of calculator. Transponders (radio detection system Radio Frequency Identification) can be over one have multiple writable memory in which during the Lifetime information can be stored ..

Transponder (radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification) System Depending on the field of application, the other key figures such as radio frequency, transmission rate, lifetime, cost per unit, storage space, read range and range of functions also differ. In principle, the reader tag communication works like this: Depending on the operating frequency of the reader / tag combination, the reader generates a magnetic (HF) or electromagnetic (UHF) field which receives the antenna of the transponder (radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification). In the antenna, which serves as a coil, current is generated by induction. This activates the microchip in the transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) day. The induced current also charges a capacitor in passive tags, which ensures a permanent power supply of the chip. This takes over a built-in battery with active tags. Once the microchip is activated, it receives commands modulated by the reader. By the day one Modulated response in the field sent by the reader, it sends its serial number or other data requested by the reader.

issues

there the tag itself does not send out a field but only changes the magnetic field (HF tags) Field of the reader by so-called load modulation, by the Energy of the field by short-circuiting "consumes", which in turn the Reader detected. Due to its principles, a 13.56 MHz tag can therefore be used only be read in the magnetic near field, which has a range from Lambda / 2 has. At 13.56 MHz so maximum 11.1 meters. In the Practice is the maximum range, however, far below. In the UHF range at 865-920 MHz reflects the transponder antenna on the same principle electromagnetic field or absorbs it, so that the ratio of change in reflectance can be perceived by the reader. This is called backscattering (Throwing a ray of light backwards).

There Water absorbs this radiation very strongly and metal this radiation very strongly reflects that these materials very much this process strongly influence, so on these materials barely legible. Because the power supply of the microchip is continuous in both processes must be covered (a commercial UHF tag with Phillips chip according to EPC 1.19 standard needed for the chip about 0.35 microamps of power, the reader needs a permanent Create field. This is called in the UHF range, therefore, "Continuous Wave" (continuous wave radio waves,). Due to the fact that field energy is square with the distance decreases and this distance in both directions - from the reader to Day and back - to be covered must, these radio waves, be quite energetic. Usually one uses here between 0,5 and 2 Watts EIRP. This performance would be on Reader all Outshining Tag Responses and make it unreadable.

solution

Therefore the UHF tag does not answer in the frequency of the radio waves, but in a so-called sideband. By having the day with a frequency of 200 KHz modulates a response signal, it generates automatically Sidebands which 200 KHz over half and under half of these radio waves lie. This is exactly what they are in the adjacent channel of the radio control specified by the ETSI. These can By blanking the radio waves, read easily in the reader.

transponder (Radio detection system radio frequency identification) system becomes the application of the transponder (Radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification) as the solution All logistics problems Quallasiert, envelopes integrated Transponder (Radio Detection System Radio Frequency Identification) System with special features is. Decisive is the structure efficient logistics using cross-company, preferably normalized data structures (e.g., ANS MH10), with which data carrier the automatic identification solved becomes.

For special applications can also cryptographic modules or external sensors such. GPS in the Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) be integrated. Also the transponder (radio detection system radio Frequency identification) - transceiver units differ in function and appearance. So it is possible, she directly on shelves or passenger locks (for example, at the border checkpoint) to integrate. The variety of different devices and Labels are only fully compatible to a very limited extent. Regional differ the frequencies used and preferred standards. moreover may cause problems if the transponder (radio detection System Radio Frequency Identification) system sits directly on the product and this one has a "high" density. To this to get around, are in the logistics u.a. so-called flap or flag tags used, which project at right angles from the product and so a big Have distance to the product.

power supply

• 1. Transponder (Funkerkennung system Radio Frequenz Identifikation) beziehen ihre Energie zur Versorgung des Microchips aus den empfangenen Funkwellen, oft als Funkwellen. Mit der Antenne als Spule wird durch Induktion ein Kondensator aufgeladen, welcher den Tag mit Energie versorgt. Die Funkwellen, müssen aufgrund der geringen Kapazität des Kondensators durchgehend vom Lesegerät gesendet werden, während der Tag sich im Lesebereich befindet.
• 2. Transponder (Funkerkennung System Radio Frequenz Identifikation) sind batteriebetrieben d.h. beziehen sie die Energie zur Versorgung des Mikrochips aus einer eingebauten Batterie. Normalerweise befinden sie sich im Ruhezustand bzw. senden keine Informationen aus, um die Lebensdauer der Energiequelle zu erhöhen. Nur wenn ein spezielles Aktivierungssignal empfangen wird, aktiviert sich der Sender. Nicht genutzt werden kann die Energie der Batterie für das Erzeugen des modulierten Rücksignals, dennoch erreicht man durch höheren Rückstrahlkoeffizienten beim Backscattering (Das Einen Lichtstrahl nach hinten wirft) Verfahren aufgrund des geringeren Energieverbrauches an Feldenergie eine deutlich höhere Reichweite.

The clearest distinguishing feature is the type of power supply to the RFID transponders. Small, battery-free transponders (Radio Frequency Identification Radio Frequency Identification) do not have their own power supply and must derive their supply voltage from the radio signals of the base stations by induction. While this reduces the cost and weight of the chips, it also reduces the range. This type of transponder (radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification) is used eg for product authentication and / or distinction, payment systems and document tracking, since the costs per unit are decisive here. Transponder (radio detection system Radio Frequency Identification) with its own power supply achieve a significantly higher range and have a greater functionality, but also cause significantly higher costs per unit. For this reason, they are used where the objects to be identified or tracked have a long service life, for example in reusable containers in container logistics or in trucks in connection with toll collection. For operation, in particular for signal modulation, the transponder (radio detection system Radio Frequency Identification) - microchip must be supplied with energy, there are basically two versions:

• 1. Transponder (radio frequency identification system Radio Frequency Identification) draw their energy to supply the microchip from the received radio waves, often as radio waves. With the antenna as coil, a capacitor is charged by induction, which supplies the day with energy. The radio waves, due to the small capacitance of the capacitor, must be transmitted continuously by the reader while the tag is in the reading range.
• 2. Transponders (radio detection system Radio Frequency Identification) are battery operated ie they draw the power to power the microchip from a built-in battery. Usually, they are idle or do not send out information to increase the life of the energy source. Only when a special activation signal is received does the transmitter become active. The energy of the battery can not be used to generate the modulated return signal, but due to the higher coefficient of backscattering, a much longer range is achieved due to the lower energy consumption of the field energy.

task

task The present invention is to provide improved envelopes with a Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) to accomplish. embodiment (Letters Advertising Information Letters) or other type of mailings becomes. User data as well as the size-length-width and the weight (Shipment units) be on a transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency Identification) stored and by means of a read-receive unit read.

The Invention is to provide an envelope and envelope (i.e., a flexible package) for sending (i.e. made of paper or cardboard (or a similar material) for shipments by mailing thin objects embodiment (Letters packages advertising information letters). From a front wall on its outside a write zone of the address and a mark zone for franking having, this (front) wall integrated into said wall Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) and a zone (or a section) called transponder (radio detection Radio Frequency Identification) surrounds (or girdles).

According to preferred embodiments the said zone (or line) extends continuously around the Transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification) System and is preferably through a section of the wall of the envelope formed, whose thickness is less than the average thickness of the wall is, wherein this small thickness portion forms a (hollow) groove, which is constantly around the transponder (radio system radio Frequency identification) system takes place.

embodiment

Short description of drawings

1 is a view showing a transponder (radio detection system RFID radio frequency identification)

2 is a view showing an envelope with an inter-tagged transponder (radio frequency identification system) system.

3 is a view ticks the envelope material showing with an inter-tagged transponder (Radio Frequency Identification System).

Here are many possibilities conceivable, should be encompassed by the invention. Alone important is an envelope (ie a flexible package) for sending (mail) of paper or cardboard (or similar material) for postal items of thin and thick objects, embodiment (letters-advertising-information letters or other kind of mailings ) with an intergrated Transponder (radio detection system Radio Frequency ID) system, user data or as well as the size-length-width and weight (broadcast units) is used to store. Even changes that serve technical progress remain reserved.

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Claims (4)

Object of the present invention is to provide improved envelopes with a transponder (radio frequency identification system radio frequency identification). Embodiment (letters advertising information letters) or other type of shipments is used. User data as well as the size-length-width and the weight (transmission units) are stored on a transponder (Radio Frequency Identification Radio Frequency Identification System) and read by a read-and-receive unit. Envelope claim 1, characterized in that the intergerierte transponder (radio detection system RFID Radio Frequency Identifika tion) system that this inter- involved transponder (radio frequency identification system RFID radio frequency identification) system is also incorporated into the material of the envelope. Envelope is according to one of the preceding claims 1, characterized in that one interrupts this invention with this Transponder (Radio Detection System RFID Radio Frequency Identification) System in all commercial standard envelopes and standard envelopes the following standard sizes can. Length Width Standard envelope 140-235 mm 90-125 mm Compact envelope 100-235 mm 70-125 mm Big- u. Maxi envelope 100-353 mm 70-250 mm Envelope is according to one of the preceding claims 1-2, characterized by having an inter-tagged transponder (radio detection System RFID radio frequency identification system), similar to the Security thread of a banknote. Transponder (radio detection system RFID radio frequency Identification) system is according to one of the preceding claims 1-2-3 characterized not intergeriert on the inside of the envelopes can only be glued, but this also in the material of the envelope is incorporated.