Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, LLC

George L Dyche, Jr

Julie Vargas

The present invention is in the field of ultra-high frequency ('UHF') radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. More particularly, the present invention relates generally to systems and methods for providing a passive UHF RFID tag having a small footprint that is optimized for high performance applications in emerging markets for RFID technology.

Small footprint high performing passive RFID tag

A blockchain-based 'fork chain' system and method for tracking RFID labels and other products. The method ensures authenticity at each step, and that the digital identity of a physical item can be accurately verified. The method may include: (a) receiving and verifying RFID chips manufactured by a trusted supplier; (b) creating a blockchain related to the chips; (c) assembling the chips into a roll inlay, the inlays into a carton and the cartons into a pallet; (d) updating the blockchain with roll, carton, and pallet codes; (e) taking receipt from a specific trusted individual and adding verification to the blockchain; and (f) activating a digital identity. GPS information may be associated with each step in the process to ensure that the product is properly present at the appropriate manufacturing and encoding locations. Once a digital identity is produced for the product, it may be added to by subsequent users.

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Mason, OH, United States of America

George L Dyche, Jr