NFC/RF mechanism with multiple valid states for detecting an open container, and methods of making and using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9846835
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15344011

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A wireless (e.g., near field or RF) communication device, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The wireless communication device includes a receiver and/or transmitter, a substrate with an antenna thereon, an integrated circuit, and one or more protection lines. The antenna receives and/or transmits or broadcasts a wireless signal. The integrated circuit processes the wireless signal and/or information therefrom, and/or generates the wireless signal and/or information therefor. The integrated circuit has a first set of terminals electrically connected to the antenna. The protection line(s) are on a common or different substrate as the antenna. The protection line(s) sense or determine a continuity state of a package or container on which the communication device is placed or to which the communication device is fixed or adhered, and are electrically connected to a second set of terminals of the integrated circuit different from the first set of terminals.

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ENSURGE MICROPOWER ASA2581 JUNCTION AVE SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Bright, Matthew A San Jose, US 6 118

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