Labelling With Silicon One-conductor, Nonvolatile Memory Technology For Attaching Digital Data To Objects

Abstract

The concept of labelling is simple. Information accompanies an object to supply on-the-spot data to whomever needs it. Computer-readable labels offer even greater value because of the speed and accuracy with which information can be read. However, the need to keep information current on the labels in a dynarmc process begs for a more powerful medium than paper labels, which must be removed, re-printed, and replaced in order to be updated. Just as word processing has revolutionized the writing process by facilitating editing and subsequent communication, silicon will change the role of labels in the design of a modem data collection system. Chip-based labels become instant sources of digital information for the objects they escort.