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WO2002039357A1 - Systeme et procede de recyclage de rfid - Google Patents

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WO2002039357A1
WO2002039357A1 PCT/US2001/043018 US0143018W WO0239357A1 WO 2002039357 A1 WO2002039357 A1 WO 2002039357A1 US 0143018 W US0143018 W US 0143018W WO 0239357 A1 WO0239357 A1 WO 0239357A1
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  • This invention relates to the field of retail sales and electronic registration of sales transactions. More particularly, this invention relates the use of RFID devices on products, and a method of recycling RFID devices for repeated use on products, as well as accounting for the return of RFID devices to the rightful owner.
  • RFID devices have existed for some time and have provided a convenient way of tracking products as well as uniquely identifying products.
  • An RFID device is a small electronic device having a memory that can be attached to a product in order to enable electronic identification of the product.
  • Identification information such as a serial number, as well as other information can be written to the RFID device and later read from the device when desired.
  • RFID devices can, for example, be used in connection with inventory tracking or other applications in which it is desired to maintain information regarding the product on the product itself.
  • RFID devices are loaded with information relating to the product and then attached to the product, so that the information can be read, updated or supplemented as desired using available RFID reading and writing equipment. Examples of RFID devices are shown in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,794 and 5,949,335, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
  • RFID devices and electronic registration systems have provided significant benefits in the retail/manufacturing environment, there has not been a effective system that takes advantage of both of these technologies. Moreover, due to the fact that RFID devices can be expensive, a need exists for an efficient and accurate method for recycling RFID devices for repeated use on products, while also enabling electronic registration to be used in connection with the products.
  • the instant invention addresses these problems by providing a method and system that enables RFID devices to be recycled and reused.
  • the invention provides a method wherein RFID devices owned by vendors (or third parties) can be efficiently and properly returned to the vendor after a vendor's product has been sold at, for example, a retail location.
  • the invention involves reading of product related information, such as serial number and/or any other desired information that has been written to the RFID device, from the RFID device at the point of sale location in order to obtain required data and optionally other desired data used in connection with electronic registration of the product when purchased.
  • a recycling method for product identification devices includes: attaching detachable product identification devices to products, wherein each identification device contains machine readable data that uniquely identifies the product to which the identification device is attached; shipping the products having the identification devices thereon to a sales location; removing the identification tag from purchased products at a time and point of sale; reading data from the identification device and using at least some of the data in connection with electronic registration of the product sales transaction; sending removed identification devices to a service location; sorting, at the service location, the removed identification devices into a plurality of batches of identification devices, wherein each batch is associated with a respective party; sending each of the plurality of batches of identification devices to the respective party to which the batch is associated; and reusing the identification devices in connection with other products.
  • a recycling method for reusable product identification devices includes: monitoring sales of products having reusable product identification devices; determining, based on monitored sales, when the product identification devices should be returned to a party; monitoring the return of the identification devices; and performing accounting functions in connection with the return of the identification devices.
  • the identification devices are preferably RFID tags or devices.
  • FIGURE 1 shows an overall schematic diagram of a typically electronic product registration system that can be used in connection with the RFID recycling method of the instant invention
  • FIGURE 2 shows a general flow chart of the main steps performed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the present invention
  • FIGURE 3 shows an exemplary flow chart of the main steps taken by a product vendor or manufacturer in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the instant invention
  • FIGURE 4 shows an exemplary flow chart of the main steps taken by a retailer in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the instant invention
  • FIGURES 5A and 5B show exemplary flow charts of steps taken by an RFID redemption center operating in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the RFTD recycling method of the instant invention.
  • Figure 1 shows an exemplary electronic registration (ER) system of the type described in the ER patents identified above.
  • ER electronic registration
  • products are registered at the point of sale using a unique identifier, such as a serial number, that uniquely identifies the product involved in a sales transaction.
  • a unique identifier such as a serial number
  • ER enables prompt, efficient and accurate return transactions to be performed in connection with product returns using the ER system.
  • a typical ER system includes a point of sale (POS) transaction register 2, preferably having a scanner or wand 4 associated therewith.
  • the scanner or wand enables efficient and accurate reading of information, such as a serial number, off a product, product packaging, electronic tag (such as an RFID tag) or other such device or indicia.
  • the register 2 is connected to a local computer system 6 having local database 8 for storing the transaction information obtained by POS register 2.
  • the local computer system typically has a user terminal 12 and printer 10 connected thereto for accessing and controlling the local computer system 6.
  • the local computer system is, for example, a retailer store computer system and may be connected to other computer systems via channels 13.
  • the local computer system 6 is also preferable connected to a central ER computer system 14 having an associated database 16 which acts as a master ER database.
  • the central computer system 14 also includes a terminal 20 and a printer used in connection with its ER functions.
  • the central computer system 14 is also preferably connected to other local computer systems over channels 12, so that it contains registration information from many retail locations covering many different manufacturer's products.
  • FIG. 2 shows a high level flow chart of a preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the instant invention.
  • the vendors and/or manufacturers put RFID devices on their products prior to shipping the products to a retail location for sale (steps 100 and 102).
  • the RFID device may take any known suitable form such as an RFID tag or other type of tag. While tags operating by RF signals are preferred, other suitable technology that provides a similar identification function may also be used within the scope of the instant invention. In other words, the invention is not limited to RF devices. However, the invention has a preferred application and is particularly advantageous when used with relatively expensive ID devices, such as smart RFID tags, which are intended to be reused.
  • the manufacturer may write or load any desired information (in additional to the unique identifier) onto the device prior to or after attaching the device to the product.
  • the information added is preferably information that the manufacturer desires to have added to the ER database for later reference. After the products having the RFID devices are ready, the products are shipped in a conventional manner to the retailers that sell the products.
  • the retailer When a retailer receives products having RFID tags, the retailer offers the products for sale along with, for example, other products not having such ID devices.
  • the sales associate at the store reads the serial number (or other unique identifier) off the product using a scanner, or from the RFID device itself using an RF wand, thereby obtaining the necessary unique identifier for enabling the product to be registered in the transaction database, in the manner described in the electronic registration patents identified above (step 103).
  • an advantage of the RFID device is that a variety of additional detailed information (e.g.
  • weight, price, product description, expiration date, etc. may be provided on the RFID device.
  • manufacturers could put almost any kind of information on the RFID device that could later be read therefrom in connection with electronic registration either at the point of sale or at another time.
  • further information could be written to the RFID device at any time, either by the manufacturer, retailer or other authorized party for almost any reason.
  • the information read including the serial number of the product and a date associated with the product, is then loaded into the ER system, thereby registering the product transaction.
  • the ER system also includes return qualification criteria that is also associated with the transaction information for use in determining return qualification of the product if and when the purchaser attempts to return the product to a retailer for refund, credit or warranty.
  • the sales associate then also removes the RFID device from the product so that the person who purchased the product can take the product home without the RFID device (step 104).
  • the removed RFID device is then placed in a bin or the like at the retail location for collection with other removed RFID devices from other sold products of various vendors.
  • the store will soon collect a significant number of RFID devices, each of which is owned by a particular vendor or another party that may supply the devices to the vendors.
  • a store will begin to collect a large number of used RFID devices from many different vendors as the sales continue.
  • the collected RFTD devices are then shipped or sent to an RFID redemption center (step 105).
  • the redemption center then processes the RFID devices by reading information therefrom which indicates where the RFID device originated from.
  • the RFID device could include a vendor name or other owner unique identifier that identifies a particular party who owns the RFID device.
  • the redemption center then collects all RFID devices for a particular vendor or party, so that the devices can be shipped back to the rightful owner for reuse on other products (step 106).
  • the redemption center determines who owns what devices by reading the information on the devices, and then separates the devices by owner, so that they can be returned to the rightful owners in bulk.
  • the retailer is given a credit for the returned devices.
  • the vendor may expect to receive the RFID devices back from the retailer within a certain time after the product having the device thereon has been sold.
  • the electronic registration database could be accessed by the vendor, for example, in order to determine which products have been sold and when, thereby indicating which RFID devices should have been returned. Accounting procedures may be set up whereby the retailer is charged in some manner for not returning the devices within a certain period of time after a product is sold.
  • the redemption center could have access to the registration database to determine what RFTD devices should have been returned based on the product transaction data in the registration database.
  • the redemption center could then, for example, invoice the retailer on behalf of the vendor for overdue RFID devices, or could provide reports to the vendor so that the vendor could invoice or otherwise take into account the fact that the devices have not been timely returned.
  • the retailer may actually pay for the tag when it is provided on a product to the retailer, and then the vendor may credit the retailer back once the RFTD device is returned.
  • a unique identifier that corresponds to the unique identifier on the RFID device is also provided in a permanent manner on the product itself (either in human readable form or barcode). This enables the unique identifier to be read off the product if and when the product is brought back for possible return by the customer, even though the RFID device has been removed.
  • a corresponding unique identifier is provided on the product itself and on the RFID device attached to the product.
  • the unique identifier may be obtained either by reading or scanning the unique identifier permanently placed on the product or by reading it from the RFID device using an appropriate RFID reader, such as an RF wand.
  • an appropriate RFID reader such as an RF wand.
  • it may be preferred to use the RFID device due to that fact that is gives the flexibility to obtain a variety of other information relating to the product itself or the manufacturer, in addition to the serial number.
  • FIG 3 shows a flow chart of the main steps that a vendor or manufacturer performs in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the instant invention.
  • the product vendor or other party associated with or agent of the vendor attaches the RFID devices on respective products (step 110) for which the vendor desires to benefit therefrom.
  • the vendor also loads a serial number (or other unique identifier) on each of the devices, either before or after the devices are attached to the products (step 112).
  • the manufacturer also provides a matching serial number permanently on the product. This will enable the serial number to remain on the product after the RFID device is removed.
  • the products having the RFID tags are shipped to retail locations (step 114).
  • the manufacturer also records the fact that certain RFID devices have been sent to certain retailers.
  • a database is preferably maintained that stores information about the location of and responsibility for the RFID devices.
  • the database information obtained by the manufacturer may also be provided to a service center or redemption center service provider that could be used to provide redemption center services as described herein.
  • the products are then offered for sale by the retailer and eventually sold (step 118).
  • the retailer's POS system preferably performs electronic registration functions so that the sale is registered in an ER system (step 120).
  • Registration preferably includes obtaining information off the RFID device and storing the information in the ER system.
  • the vendor and the retailer enjoy the many benefits of electronic registration of the product transactions. For example, both the vendor and the retailer can use the information to determine whether or not products qualify for return, repair and/or replacement at a particular time, thereby enforcing their return policies in an efficient and highly accurate manner, while also preventing fraud and otherwise improper and costly returns.
  • the retailer removes the RFID device at the time the product is sold and eventually sends the RFID devices to a redemption center, where they are sorted and returned to the appropriate vendor (step 124).
  • the vendor can then account for return of the devices by, for example, updating the database.
  • the returned RFID devices are then available to be re-used by the vendor. This is done by writing a new serial number to the device and attaching the device to another product prior to sending the new product to the retailer. In this way, the RFID devices can be continually reused by the vendor in an easy, reliable and efficient manner (with the help of the retailer and the redemption center).
  • One significant advantage of this system for the vendor is that it can confidently use relatively expensive and/or sophisticated ID devices on its products.
  • FIG 4 shows the steps that a retailer (or other sales location) performs in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the RFID recycling method of the instant invention.
  • the vendor sends products having the tags to the retailer.
  • the retailer receives the products and offers them for sale (step 130).
  • Tagged products are eventually sold by the retailer (step 132).
  • the retailer performs the electronic registration functions described herein (step 134).
  • the retailer also removes the RFID tags at the time of sale (step 136).
  • the retailer also reads information from the RFID device at the point of sale, either concurrently or separately from the registration operations, so that information from the device can also be put into the ER system for later reference. Once registered, the retailer (and vendor) enjoy the many benefits of electronic registration of its product transactions.
  • the retailer then periodically (e.g., in batches) sends the removed RFID devices to the redemption center (step 142). It is noted that the retailer may sell products from several different vendors. Thus, the retailer will collect many RFID devices belonging to many different vendors (step 144). The retailer simply sends all of the collected devices, regardless of owner, to the redemption center for sorting and eventual return to the rightful vendors. Thus, the retailer can easily and efficiently handle the RFID devices without significant additional burden on its resources or checkout procedures.
  • FIGS 5 A and 5B show some of the main steps that the redemption center performs in accordance with the invention.
  • the redemption center plays an important role in connection with the invention, in that it enables retailers to operate and take advantage of the invention without significant additional responsibility or work.
  • FIG. 5A One function performed by the redemption center is shown in Figure 5A. This function involves performing accounting functions in connection with the RFID devices for the owner thereof or other interested parties. In accordance with this function, the redemption center monitors sales of products having RFID devices thereon so that a determination can be made as to when the RFID devices should be returned to the rightful owner (e.g., the appropriate vendor) for reuse on further products.
  • the redemption center preferably accesses the ER system to obtain this information.
  • the vendor preferably sets policies regarding return of the RFID devices, such as how long after sale of the product that the RFID device should be returned to the vendor. Various RFID related policies are established by various vendors and the redemption center could monitor the RFID devices and provide reports relating thereto.
  • the redemption center could actually debit/credit certain parties (e.g., retailers) for not returning the RFID devices in a timely manner.
  • the vendor RFID return policies as well as information on the RFID devices that have been issued by vendors are communicated from the vendor to the redemption center (or other third party service provider) that is responsible for monitoring the RFID devices and performing the functions described herein.
  • this first redemption center function primarily involves management of the RFID devices and accounting in connection with same.
  • a second function that the redemption center performs is the physical handling and sorting of the RFID devices to be returned to the vendors (or other rightful owners).
  • This function is shown in Figure 5B and involves periodically receiving batches of RFTD devices from many different retailers (step 156), wherein each batch includes RFID devices owned by various different parties, such as various vendors.
  • the redemption center sorts the RFID devices into lots according to whom the devices are to be returned to for reuse (step 158).
  • This sorting step is preferably performed by a system that reads the RFID device and determines which lot to put the device into based on the information that is read therefrom. For example, the redemption center could use the database originally generated by the vendor to determine which serial numbers that vendor has used, thereby indicating the owner of a device having a corresponding serial number.
  • the RFID device may include other information, such as the vendor or owners name, address and/or other LD information that enables a determination to be made as to where and/or to whom the device should returned.
  • the serial number is also used to update a database that keeps track of the RFID devices to indicate that the device has been returned to the redemption center, thereby enabling appropriate accounting for return of the devices (step 160).
  • the RFTD devices are sorted into lots, the lots are promptly sent to the appropriate owner, so that the owner can reuse the devices on other products (step 162).
  • the vendor acts as a middle man for the RFID devices between various retailers and various manufacturers .
  • the redemption center provides important and useful functions for both the retailer and the vendor in connection with the use of the RFID devices.
  • the ER service provider may also be the redemption center service provider.
  • the invention is particularly advantageous when used with expensive RFID devices, such as devices that can be read from long distances or which can contain a large amount of information. By recycling the devices and accounting for their return, expensive devices can be used by vendors and/or retailers without significantly increasing the cost of the products. This is because the instant invention enables the devices to be reused and accounted for based on the information in the electronic product registration system. While the above description has been directed to the use of the ID recycling method in connection with ER systems, it is noted that the invention may also be used in connection with applications that do not necessarily involve ER.
  • the ID recycling method of the instant invention may be used for any suitable application that involves the use of ID tags that a party desires to eventually have returned for reuse after they have been sent out for some purpose.
  • additional desired data may be written to or read from the RFID device at any stage of the process and by any of the vendor, retailer or redemption center to provide additional functionality or benefits for any of the parties involved.

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L'invention concerne un procédé de recyclage destiné à des dispositifs réutilisables d'identification de produit. Ce procédé comprend les étapes consistant à: surveiller les ventes de produits comprenant des dispositifs réutilisables d'identification de produit; à déterminer, en fonction des ventes surveillées, quand les dispositifs d'identification de produit devraient être retournés à une partie; à surveiller le retour des dispositifs d'identification; et à exécuter des fonctions de comptabilité en relation avec le retour des dispositifs d'identification. Les dispositifs d'identification sont, de préférence, des étiquettes ou des dispositifs RFID. Un centre de rachat est mis en oeuvre en vue de trier les dispositifs RFID par propriétaire et retourne les dispositifs RFID au propriétaire légitime aux fins de réutilisations sur d'autres produits.
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