Communications: electrical – Selective – Interrogation response
Reexamination Certificate
1997-10-21
2001-01-23
Tohar, Michael (Department: 2819)
Communications: electrical
Selective
Interrogation response
C340S572100, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S572500, C342S022000, C342S044000, C342S050000, C342S051000, C455S039000, C235S492000, C174S050510
Reexamination Certificate
active
06177859
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention pertains to radio frequency communication apparatuses and to methods of forming radio frequency communication apparatuses.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Radio frequency communication apparatuses are devices configured for communicating with other devices through radio frequencies. Radio frequency communication apparatuses can comprise radio frequency identification devices (RFIDS). RFIDs are described in detail in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/705,043, filed Aug. 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. RFIDs can comprise wireless communication circuitry or transponder circuitry for providing wireless communications with an interrogator unit. RFIDs can comprise integrated circuit chips. Such chips can contain, for example, a processor and memory. RFIDs comprising integrated circuitry may be referred to as intelligent RFIDs or as remote intelligent communication (RIC) devices. Radio frequency communication apparatuses can further comprise transmit and receive antennas electrically connected with an RFID. The antennas can be suitable for respectively transmitting and receiving wireless signals or RF energy.
Incorporating RFIDs into radio frequency communication apparatuses can be laborious and expensive. Accordingly, it is desirable to develop alternative methods for incorporating RFIDs into radio frequency communication apparatuses.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect, the invention encompasses a method of forming a radio frequency communication apparatus. A substrate is provided. The substrate has an outermost surface. An RFID is adhered to the substrate outermost surface. The RFID comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit. An entirety of the RFID is received outwardly of the substrate outermost surface.
In another aspect, the invention encompasses a method of forming a radio frequency communication apparatus. A substrate is provided. The substrate has a frontside surface. An opening is formed through the frontside surface and into the substrate. An RFID is inserted within the opening. The RFID is adhered to the substrate within the opening. The RFID comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit.
In another aspect, the invention encompasses a radio frequency communication apparatus. The apparatus comprises a substrate having an outermost surface. The apparatus further comprises an RFID adhered to the substrate outermost surface. The RFID comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit. An entirety of the RFID is received outwardly of the substrate outermost surface.
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Lake Rickie C.
Tuttle John R.
Tuttle Mark E.
Jeanglaude Jean B.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Tohar Michael
Wells, St. John, Roberts Gregory & Matkin P.S.
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