Patent ID: 7454855
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: G06K,G09F,G16H

Abstract:
1. An identification band, comprising: an elongated flexible strap having a head end and a tail end, and adapted for wrap-around mounting onto a specific wearer or object with said head and tail ends interconnected to form said strap into a closed loop configuration; a primary identification zone on said strap and adapted to receive information associated with the specific wearer or object; a plurality of detachable adhesive labels on said strap, said labels oriented along the strap so as to be substantially co-extensive with a portion of the strap, each of said labels being adapted to receive information associated with the specific wearer; a plurality of detachable cards on said strap, said cards oriented along the strap so as to be substantially co-extensive with a portion of the strap, each of said cards being adapted to receive information associated with the specific wearer; wherein said primary identification zone, at least one of said detachable labels and at least one of said detachable cards includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit; and wherein said strap includes a face ply extending at least a portion of the length thereof, and a base ply underlying and supporting said face ply, said face ply defining said plurality of detachable labels removably adhered onto said base ply, and said face ply and said base ply defining said plurality of detachable cards.