Wireless Identification Device, RFID Device with Push-on/Push-off Switch, and Method of Manufacturing Wireless Identification Device

A method for forming a radio frequency identification (RFID) device, comprising:

• providing a layer of supporting material that is transparent having a thickness of less than ten one thousandths of an inch;
• disposing on the supporting material conductors forming one or more antennas having electrical connections;
• disposing adjacent the supporting material a monolithic radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit comprising a radio frequency transmitter for communicating radio frequency signals, a radio frequency receiver for receiving radio frequency signals, a microprocessor, and a memory for storing data including data that is unique to the particular RFID device;
• providing a power source for supplying power to the radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit;
• and
• coupling the radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit to the electrical connections of the one or more antennas.

A method for manufacturing a plurality of RFID devices, comprising:

• providing a layer of supporting material that is transparent and less than five one thousandths of an inch thick;
• defining portions of the layer of supporting material to form individual RFID devices;
• disposing within each portion one or more antennas having connection terminals;
• disposing within each portion and adjacent the layer of supporting material a monolithic radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit comprising a radio frequency receiver for receiving radio frequency signals, a radio frequency transmitter for communicating radio frequency signals, control logic, and a memory for persistently storing data;
• providing a power supply within each portion to supply power to the monolithic radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit;
• coupling in each portion the connection terminals to the respective monolithic radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit;
• providing a protective coating in each portion disposed to protect the monolithic radio frequency transceiver integrated circuit;
• and
• modifying the layer of supporting material to separate the portions into separate RFID devices.