Power Paper has developed a power source technology that allows ultra-thin, flexible batteries to be embedded into smart labels. The power source technology provides increased transmission range and faster data throughput (to support more reads), allows the incorporation of text displays on the face of the smart device, and adds other active capabilities as well. Just 0.5 mm thick and customizable in virtually any shape and size, the cells can be produced at the smart device manufacturer's site by standard silkscreen printing process. The cells can be used to power a broad range of new active applications that were previously impossible, impractical and expensive. The power cells can be integrated with microelectronic circuitry and microchips to enhance transmission range, processing capabilities, data storage and monitoring, and multi-function capabilities. The flexibility of the cell also allows it to adapt to curved objects and withstand rough treatment that standard button batteries can't. For radio frequency identification (RFID) applications, The cells are a viable alternative to allow manufacturers to move from passive to active products. The battery can be laminated on top of the antenna without interference or performance reductions. Tight integration with the circuitry reduces costs and space requirements by eliminating the need for complex connections. In addition, the cells are able to withstand wide temperature and humidity ranges. They are comprised of non-toxic materials with no heavy metals for safe disposal. Applications include smart labels for various markets including transportation, shipping and logistics, package tracking, smart packaging/EAS, and access control and identification. Potential applications include: smart transportation tags with embedded active RFID devices for tracking passengers luggage, locating the traveler in the airport and expediting aircraft boarding and customs procedures by allowing tags to be read as users walk past certain checkpoints. Power Paper cells are composed of Zinc and MnO₂-based cathode and anode layers fabricated from proprietary ink-like materials that can be printed, pasted or laminated onto virtually any substrate, including specialty papers. This provides flexibility and produces a non-toxic, environmentally friendly battery that eliminates the need for a hermetically sealed metal case. It also removes all conventional limitations on a battery's shape and size. The technology is designed for applications with low-to-medium power needs. A one-square-inch 1.5 VDC cell allows for more than 500 hours of continuous display, or approximately 30,000 operation bursts or transmissions, and will hold for a shelf life of more than two years. Cells can be stacked or arranged in side-by-side configurations for greater voltages.
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