RFID packaging and attachment methods and devices

An assembled device capable of being physically coupled to an electrically conductive article including an opening, the assembled device capable of providing RFID functionality to the electrically conductive article such that the article becomes an electrically conductive, RFID-enabled signage, the assembled device comprising:

• an RFID IC arrangement including conductive leads adjacent to an integrated circuit;
• an insert having a shape and size that permits it to fit within the opening, the insert attached to the RFID IC arrangement;
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• an attachment device capable of attaching the RFID IC arrangement-insert combination to the electrically conductive article such that the RFID IC arrangement is positioned to span at least a portion of the opening and to electrically couple the integrated circuit to the electrically conductive article.

A kit, comprising:

• an RFID IC arrangement including conductive leads adjacent to an integrated circuit;
• an insert capable of attachment to the RFID IC arrangement;
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• an attachment device capable of attaching the RFID IC arrangement-insert combination to an electrically conductive signage such that the RFID IC arrangement is positioned to span at least a portion of an opening in the signage and to electrically couple the integrated circuit to the electrically conductive signage.

A method of forming an RFID-enabled electrically conductive signage, comprising:

• providing an electrically conductive signage including an opening and at least one of an electrically conductive substrate or an electrically conductive sheeting;
• providing an assembled device including:
• an RFID IC arrangement comprising conductive leads adjacent to an integrated circuit;
• and
• an insert having a shape and size that permits the insert to fit within the opening;
• and
• inserting the assembled device into the opening of the electrically conductive signage in a position that provides RFID functionality to the electrically conductive article.