Patent ID: 8836585
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A01G,G06K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder suitable for marking a wood material and comprising an RFID microchip and a layer-like antenna, the method comprising: providing a first casing part with an elongate shape made of biodegradable material and with an inner surface, providing the layer-like antenna to the inner surface of the first casing part to extend in its elongate direction, joining a second elongated casing part made of biodegradable material to the inner surface of the first casing part such that said RFID chip and said antenna is sandwiched between the casing parts, and forming a completed rigid casing having a wedge-shaped edge in its elongate direction, wherein said rigid casing is operable to penetrate into the wood material by impact in a direction perpendicular to its elongate direction.