RU2610252C2 - Device and method for provision information about product - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics, computer science.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to systems and methods of provision product information. The sensor system for provision product information, including a label, which consists of: the first part containing at least one sensor, having output terminals and designed to generate an output signal, corresponding to change in sensor ambient conditions; and a second part containing: the analog-digital converter, provided that, the input terminals of the analog-digital converter electrically connected to output contacts of the sensor; radio frequency integrated circuit, containing a memory element, input terminals and output terminals, wherein the input terminals are electrically connected to the output terminals of the analog-digital converter; the first antenna, which is electrically connected to the output terminals of an integrated microcircuit, wherein the first and the second part are joined together detachably.

EFFECT: invention provides the accurate information about the product.

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Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The invention relates to systems and methods for providing product information. In particular, the invention relates to a remote request for product information and to the subsequent use of the information received.

BACKGROUND

Consumer goods having a useful life determined in relation to the consumption of goods are well known. The useful life can be considered as one or more events associated with the consumption of at least part of the useful quantity of goods. Information related to the environmental conditions of use of the goods and / or the quantity of goods used and remaining at the disposal of the goods may exist, but may also be generally inaccessible to the ordinary consumer of the goods. There is a need for a system and method for retrieving information related to a product in such a way as to make the information easily accessible and convenient for use by the consumer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the sensory system comprises a shortcut. The label contains an analog-to-digital converter, a radio frequency integrated circuit, a first antenna, and includes or attaches to at least one sensor. The integrated circuit may be active or passive. The sensor is configured to output similar to a change in the ambient conditions of the sensor. The sensor generates an analog output and contains output contacts. An analog-to-digital converter is configured to convert the analog output from the sensor to digital values. An analog-to-digital converter contains input and output contacts. The input pins of the analog-to-digital converter are in electrical communication with the output pins of the sensor. A passive radio frequency integrated circuit contains a memory element, input contacts and output contacts. The input contacts are in electrical communication with the output contacts of the analog-to-digital converter. The first antenna is in electrical communication with the output contacts of the integrated circuit.

In one aspect, a method of providing product information includes the steps of: providing a product containing a tag and a polling device configured to detect radiation associated with the tag data; polling the status of the label; interpretation of the status of the label; and generating output related to the interpreted state of the label. The label contains a digital memory that stores data related to the product.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through consideration of the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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The following text provides an extensive description of the many different embodiments of the present invention. The description should be interpreted only as illustrative, and it does not describe each possible embodiment, since a description of each possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible, and it should be understood that any characteristic feature, characteristic, component, composition, component, product, step or the methodology described in this disclosure can be completely or partially eliminated, combined with or replaced by any other characteristic feature, characteristic, component, composition, component, product, apom or the procedure described in the present disclosure. Numerous alternative embodiments can be implemented using either modern technology or technology developed after the filing date of this application, which will still be included in the scope of the claims.

It should also be understood that, unless a term in this application is explicitly defined using the sentence "In the sense in which it is used in this disclosure, the term" _ "is defined in this disclosure as meaning" ... ”Or a similar proposal, there is no intention, directly or indirectly, to limit the meaning of this term outside its generally accepted or ordinary meaning, and such a term should not be interpreted as being limited in scope on the basis of any approval a statement made in any of the sections of this application (other than the wording of the claims). No term is intended to be essential to the present invention unless it is defined as such. To the extent that any term set forth in the claims at the end of this patent is referred to in this application in a manner consistent with a single meaning, this is only to provide clarity so as not to confuse the reader, and it is not intended that such a term in the claims are limited, indirectly or otherwise, by this single meaning. Finally, unless an element of the claims is defined by mentioning the word “means” and functions without stating any construction, it is not intended that the scope of any element of the claims be construed in accordance with the sixth paragraph of Section 112 of Section 35 of the United States Code.

In one aspect, the sensory system comprises a shortcut. The label may contain one or more layers of conductive ink and non-conductive materials deposited on the base. Examples of base materials include: polymer films, paper, dielectric materials with high dielectric constant and FR-4 refractory material. Multi-layer structures may also include partial layers of non-conductive material separating at least portions of the conductive layers. Examples of conductive layers include copper and silver inks. The label contains at least one analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a radio frequency integrated circuit, and a first antenna located as a circuit on a card, coin, or insert, and includes or is connected to or attached to at least one sensor. Examples of integrated circuit / first antenna combinations include model numbers: RI-I03-112A-03 (13.56 MHz) and RI-INL-R9QM (134.2 kHz) or TRF7970A, each of which is available from Texas Instruments, Dallas, Texas The antenna may have the physical shape of a coil or dipole. In one embodiment, the antenna may be a conductive package or product component to which the rest of the label is electrically connected. The combination of the integrated circuit / first antenna and the ADC (analog-to-digital converter) can be integrated into a label from IDS Microchip, Germany.

The sensor may be selected in accordance with the nature of the environmental factor of interest. Typical types of sensors include chemical sensors, electrical sensors, biological sensors, mechanical sensors, and physical sensors. The label sensor may also contain several sensors of the same type or a combination of sensors of different types.

An example of chemical sensors is the TGS 813 gas sensor for propane, butane, methane, alcohol, and H2, manufactured by Figaro Engineering Inc. and available from Conrad Electronics, Wernberg-Keblitz, Germany. An example of electrical sensors is the Hall Effect Sensor Model AH1751-PG-B-A for magnetic field measurement, manufactured by Zetex Semiconductors and available from Allied Electronics, Fort Worth, Texas. Examples of mechanical sensors are a triaxial gyroscope based on the MEMS model L3G3200D manufactured by ST Microelectronics and a wire voltage sensor model N11MA512023 manufactured by Allied Electronic, Fort Worth, Texas. Examples of physical sensors are the photosensitive model sensor, VCNL4020, manufactured by Vishay, and the pressure sensor based on the MEMS model LPS331 AP, manufactured by ST Microelectronics.

Examples of biological sensors can be used to detect various biological molecules, such as pathogens, ions, biomarkers, antibodies, DNA, various proteins or metabolic markers, etc. The detection method can mainly be essentially potentiometric or amperometric. Samples of the analyzed material can be taken from the body or from the environment and include: blood, epithelial cells, mucus, saliva, feces, hair, urine, air, water and other materials from the environment. The configuration of the electrodes can be two-electrode (working electrode and counter electrode) or three-electrode (working electrode, counter electrode and reference electrode), where the electrodes can be made of many substrates, such as gold, silver, platinum, carbon, etc. These electrodes can be obtained from Conductive Technologies, Inc., York, PA, or manufactured (Sensors and Actuators B, 114, (2006) 357-363).

A potentiometric biological sensor that detects antibodies can take advantage of a traditional ELISA sandwich assay. To prepare a base suitable for attaching biological objects while maintaining conductivity with respect to the electrode base, the previously mentioned electrodes are coated with a conductive polymer such as poly (pyrrole). Materials for analysis can be obtained from Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Missouri: immobilized antibody - anti-mouse IgG (Fc-specific) F (ab ') ₂ fragmented antibody generated in the goat (M0284); antibody - mouse serum (M5905); a competitor of the analyte is anti-mouse IgG (γ-chain specific) peroxidase antibody produced in the goat (A3673); however, bovine serum albumin (A7906) is used in the process of preventing non-specific binding. The ELISA sandwich structure on the working electrode, as described from the bottom up, is: an immobilized antibody adsorbed on the basis of polypyrrole, an analyte, a competitor of an analyte with HRP conjugate, a working solution of an enzyme designed for HRP catalysis to generate hydrogen peroxide. This reaction at the working electrode generates a potential with a resolution in microvolts.

A built-in preamplifier can be used to adapt the sensor signal to the range of ADC input signals. The necessary power supply to the electrodes can be provided by the energy collected by the radio frequency identification circuit, since the required current is in the microampere range. The collected energy can be stored in an element such as a capacitor so that it can be used by the sensor later. The sensor system may also include a polling device. The interrogation device comprises a power source and a second antenna, configured to generate electromagnetic radiation, including the resonant frequency of the first antenna, as well as a receiver configured to detect electromagnetic radiation and demodulate the detected radiation by extracting embedded data from the detected radiation. One form of interrogation device is illustrated by a bluetooth ^tm RFID Reader RFID reader, model number 223012, available from GAO RFID, Toronto, Canada. The polling device of model 223012 has the ability to interrogate an RF tag, determine the status of the tag memory, and thus retrieve information related to the output of the sensor or sensors related to the environmental conditions of the tag. Model 223012 also contains a secondary network communication channel that uses the Bluetooth ^tm communication protocol to transmit information retrieved from the shortcut to a secondary device or secondary polling device, such as a computer or smartphone with Bluetootht ^tm connected. The secondary polling device may further analyze information related to the status of the label and / or surrounding conditions of the label, and generate output associated with a particular label and / or environmental conditions of the label. The polling device may also comprise a display element, such as a liquid crystal screen (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED), for displaying output associated with the analyzed label information. The polling device may also contain one or more sensors to establish information related to the environmental conditions of the polling device. Such sensors can be sensors of temperature, humidity, acceleration. A polling device may also include one or more cameras that capture images associated with a product, label, or environmental conditions. The polling device may provide for global positioning, allowing the polling device to establish and provide collective access to information related to the geographical location of the polling device.

In one aspect, a smartphone may be a single polling device. In this aspect, the smartphone may query the shortcut, whereby setting information from the shortcut memory. The polling device can analyze or otherwise interpret the information and can generate output. The output can be delivered to the user of the system through audio output, visual output, tactile output, or combinations thereof. When creating the output, the polling device, in addition to the shortcut information, can use the inputs of the sensors or systems of the smartphone, including information and analysis available from a network resource, such as cloud computing resources. Examples of smartphones appropriately configured to function as a system polling device are: Acer ^tm E320 Liquid Express, Blackberry ^tm Bold ^tm 970, available from Research In Motion; Casio IT-800; Google Nexus 7 ^tm , available from Google, Inc., Mountain View, California; HTC Desire C ^tm , available from HTC; LG Optimus Elite; Motorola Droid ^tm Razr ^tm , available from Motorola; Nokia 700; Panasonic BizPad ^tm ; and Samsung Galaxy S Advance ^tm .

In one aspect, the sensory system may comprise a product. The term “product (s)” is used in its broadest sense and refers to any product, group of products, services, communications, entertainment, environmental conditions, organizations, systems, tools, etc. For example, an example of a product group is personal and household products, such as products used by an individual, family, or household. Examples from a representative and non-limiting list of product categories within a group of personal and household products are antiperspirants, infant care products, colognes, commercial products (including wholesale, industrial commercial market counterparts of consumer goods), cosmetics, deodorants, dishwashing detergents, feminine hygiene products, hair care products, hair dyes, medical supplies, household detergents, environments laundry detergents, oral care products, paper products, personal detergents, disposable absorbent products, pet health and nutrition products, prescription drugs, prestigious fragrances, skin care products, food products, snacks and drinks, special tissue care products, shaving products and other hair growth management products, small appliances, devices and batteries, services such as haircuts, beauty treatments, treatments with mineral waters, copper Insko, dental and ophthalmic services, entertainment venues, such as theaters, stadiums and entertainment services, such as movie screenings and film screenings, performances and sporting events. Under each of these product categories can fall into many forms of products.

Examples of product forms and brands are described on the Procter & Gamble website at www.pg.com and the linked sites. It should be understood that consumer products that are part of product categories other than those listed above are also contemplated by the present invention and that alternative product forms and trademarks other than those disclosed on the above website are also covered by this invention.

Examples of products in the category of detergents are detergents (including powdered, liquid, tableted and in other forms), bleaches, conditioners, softeners, antistatic products and fresheners (including liquid fresheners and wipes impregnated with an anti-static agent). Examples of products in the category of oral care products are toothpaste, dental floss, toothbrushes (including hand and mechanized forms), mouthwashes, gum care products, teeth whitening products and other care products with teeth. Examples of feminine hygiene products are panty liners, tampons, cleft care products, and panty liners attached to underwear. Examples of infant care products are diapers, wet wipes, bibs, diapers and bedcloths, as well as foaming bath soap for the hands.

Examples of medical care products include laxatives, dietary fiber supplements, oral and local painkillers, products for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, products for the respiratory tract and cough / cold treatment, heating products and water treatment products. Examples of paper products are toilet paper, paper towels and cosmetic wipes. Examples of hair care products are shampoos, conditioners (including rinsable and indelible) and hair styling products. Examples of home care products are sweeping products, floor cleaning products, cleaning products for wooden floors, antibacterial floor cleaning products, fabric and air fresheners, and vehicle cleaning products. Skin care products include, but are not limited to, body lotions, face cleansers, hand lotions, moisturizers, conditioners, tightening agents, peeling products, skin micro-grinding and exfoliating products, skin rejuvenation products, anti-aging products, masks, products for protection against ultraviolet radiation, as well as skin care puffs, wet wipes, discs, fabrics, sheets, accessories and devices (containing or not containing skin care compositions).

Among other things, other product groups include, without limitation, sports equipment, entertainment (books, films, music, etc.), spectacles, home-based medical and first aid.

In one embodiment, the product may comprise a test device for evaluating other products, such as portable power sources. In this embodiment, the product may contain all of the elements described, including an integrated circuit, an antenna, and a shielding element. Using this embodiment, the user will place the power supply in question into the product and contact the device label using the polling device. The polling device will supply power to the shortcut, read and analyze the value of the memory, and also generate output. The analyzer will evaluate the read value based on the open circuit voltage of the power supply to which it is similar. The output may be in the form of a percentage of residual power, color-coded output related to residual power, simple text output, good or bad, etc. or combinations thereof. The output may also be transmitted using a network communication channel and / or displayed using a display element of a polling device.

The label may be affixed to a product packaging such as a primary packaging for a liquid product or granular product. The label can be immersed in the product or floating on the surface of the packaged liquid or granular product. The label may be placed in the product, for example in a disposable absorbent article, for example in a diaper, in order to detect effects on the absorbent layer of the diaper. The label may be located on the surface of the product itself, for example on the surface of the battery in order to read information regarding the net power remaining in the battery.

It is believed that adapting the tag antenna to the shape of the outer surface of the product leads to a system where the connection between the polling device and the tag can be omnidirectional or achievable at multiple angles between the polling device and the tag.

One of the difficulties associated with creating a communication device for various products appears when the communication device is used on bodies having electromagnetic conductivity. The principles of propagation of radio waves in free space are not applicable near conductive bodies. In addition, antenna performance is greatly degraded when antennas are placed near metals. As such, simply placing a radio frequency identification tag on a battery or on an object with a conductive housing may not produce the desired result, such as energy collection and / or data transmission. Moreover, this difficulty is not limited to rechargeable / disposable batteries. For example, a jar with gel, foam, etc. shaving or packaging containing a metallized film may experience the same problems due to the conductivity of the packaging. In general, a radio frequency identification tag next to a metal body reduces the signal coupling between the reader and the tag by 10 times.

One way to prevent effects resulting from the proximity of the metal to the antenna is to prevent the electromagnetic field from entering the metal. For example, separating the antenna and the metal surface by placing material with suitable electromagnetic properties and dimensions between them can divert an electromagnetic field around the metal / conductive body of the product. The properties of the discharge material depend on the particular metal used and on the frequency of the radio frequency identification. Magnetic discharge material effectively isolates the label from metal containers. Effective separation can also be achieved with an air-filled gap between materials.

In one aspect, a method of providing product information includes the steps of: providing a product containing a label as described above. The label contains at least one sensor configured to provide an output similar to a change in environmental conditions of the sensor. The sensor contains at least one output contact. The label also contains an analog-to-digital converter, configured to convert the analog output from the sensor to digital values, the analog-to-digital converter has input and output contacts, the input contact (s) of the analog-to-digital converter is (are) in electrical communication with the output contact ( contacts) of the sensor. The label also contains a radio frequency integrated circuit containing a memory element, input contacts and output contacts, while the input contacts are in electrical communication with the output contacts of the analog-to-digital converter, and the first antenna is in electrical communication with the output contacts of the integrated circuit.

The method also includes providing a polling device configured to detect radiation associated with the label data. The polling device may be a reader for radio frequency communication (RF) or near contactless communication (NFC), connected with Bluetooth ^tm support, as described above, or a smartphone or other computing device containing a reader with RF or NFC support.

The polling device can be used to determine the current status of label 6 using an RF communication protocol such as NFC. The polling device can interpret the data received from the shortcut using a software application written for this purpose. In one embodiment, the tag and the sensor may be configured to detect an open circuit voltage of a battery cell. The detected open circuit voltage may change the value of at least one bit in the tag memory. The polling device can then read the value from the memory and correlate this value with the open circuit voltage and with the remaining useful life of the battery. The remaining useful life of the battery can be displayed to the system user through the display element of the polling device. The displayed output can be expressed as a percentage of the residual period or in a more analogue expression of red, yellow and green colors indicating a short useful life or its absence, some useful life or a significant useful life, depending on the algorithm used to set the threshold conversion values of the detected open circuit voltage to an analog of the useful life of the battery. In one embodiment, the application may include for the application user the steps of entering the nature of the battery load cases. An example of a load on a battery is powering a camera with a flash, a toy, a flashlight, a remote control, a clock, or a radio, or another entertainment system.

As one example, a label can be made in a sensor system for an alkaline power source with a voltage of 1.5 volts. In this example, the sensor can be configured to read open circuit voltage (OCV) in the range of 0.8 volts to 1.65 volts. The ADC may be configured to provide various digital output values in accordance with various OCV values. As an example, to split the measured voltage range of 0.85 volts into 32 possible digital values of the ADC output, a 5-bit ADC can be used. The ADC output analyzer can be programmed to provide output changes with threshold values associated with the OCV values in question. As an example, the output from the analyzer can be programmed to turn on at a value of approximately 1.25 V, and to re-enable at a value of approximately 1.35 V. In this example, the OCV range is divided into three zones: below approximately 1.25 volts, from 1.25 to 1.35 volts and over 1.35 volts. These findings can be further associated with a percentage equivalent or color coding in the form of red, yellow and blue, respectively.

In one aspect, the polling device may comprise a secondary Network Communications module, enabling the device to send and receive data over a cellular telephone network or other networks, including local area networks or WiFi networks. In such an aspect, the polling device may transmit data received from the tag and / or from data analysis from the tag. The polling device software application can analyze the data from the label to determine whether replenishment of the product associated with the label is necessary, or to predict the time when it will be necessary to replenish the product associated with the label, or to predict the time when such replenishment will become necessary based on history application of the product identified through a series of shortcut surveys. In this aspect, the application can be used to purchase an additional product over the network. The application can also be used to invite the user to purchase related products or to offer other products not directly related to a particular product.

Examples:

A package, such as packaging for mascara and eyebrow, can be integrated with a label containing a capacitive sensor strip associated with the memory of the label so that the output of the sensor is similar to the amount of product remaining inside the package. The axis of the sensor can be aligned with the geometry of the package so that the part of the sensor in contact with the product changes as the quantity of product in the container changes. During the survey, the label sensor will generate an output to the ADC similar to the remaining amount of product. The ADC will convert the output to a digital value and store this value in memory. The polling device will read the stored value. Application software can then analyze the read value and interpret it in terms of the remaining quantity of the product. The software can then generate output for the user indicating the remaining quantity of the product, as an amount or as a percentage of the original quantity in the package. The software can be written so that it creates an offer to the user to replenish the product in a specific amount or as a percentage of the threshold value. The software may take advantage of the network connectivity of the polling device in order to allow a user to connect to a network retail resource to purchase a replenishment product offered by a retailer. The software may search the web to identify a number of retailers, and may also collect information such as price and product delivery conditions associated with each retailer. The software can use the location provided by the user or set by the GPS or WiFi location capabilities of the polling device to identify retailers with a location close to the user's current location from which the product can be purchased directly.

A label containing an electrical sensor, such as a resistance, capacitance, inductance or combination sensor, may be provided in contact with the product as part of the product / packaging combination. The system can be configured to read changes in the product, such as changes associated with the shelf life of the product or with the effectiveness of the product, and generate output related to such a change in the product.

The label containing the temperature sensor can be placed in the diaper so that during polling the sensor output in the ADC corresponds to the temperature of the diaper carrier, which will be stored in the label memory in digital form. Application software can read the stored value and interpret it in terms of body temperature. The associated value may be stored by the application software in conjunction with other available data, such as date, time, location, media images, and combinations thereof. A collection of data records can accumulate over time and be used as an indicator of the health and well-being of the carrier.

A label containing a chemical or biological sensor associated with the ADC can be placed on the patient’s garment in order to detect environmental factors associated with pressure sores. Other labels containing chemical or biological sensors can be used for purposes such as detecting metabolic markers in saliva, detecting alcohol in respiration or saliva, and detecting malodorous compounds in air samples.

In one embodiment, the system tag may be partitioned. One part may comprise an antenna, an ADC and an integrated circuit, and the other part may comprise a sensor. On two parts of the label, a sensor may be located that is exposed to the functional environment of the absorbent product, while the part in the form of an antenna, ADC and integrated circuit can be removed from the area of the functional environment of the product. The part in the form of an antenna, ADC and integrated circuit can be made removable and, thus, also with the possibility of reuse. In one embodiment, conductive Velcro fasteners, such as those available from APLIX Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, can be used to create an interface between the functional environment surrounding the product and the exterior of the product. The mechanism for securing the product, the sensor, and the removable label to ensure conductivity can be a Velcro fastener, compression fastening (for example, elastic strip, garter), adhesive fastening (for example, adhesive strip), magnetic fastening, or combinations of these types of fastening. In this embodiment, the sensor can be made in the form of a node in electrical contact with the conductive elements of the Velcro fastener, which, in turn, are located on the outer surface of the product. Corresponding Velcro fastener elements can be included as part of the antenna assembly, ADC and integrated circuit, while two corresponding nodes can be combined using Velcro fastener elements for functional use of the label. Thus, the more expensive node of the antenna, ADC and integrated circuit can be made with the possibility of reuse, thereby reducing the total cost associated with using the system with many appropriate disposable products. Corresponding assemblies can be formed using a conductive adhesive, such as available from MG Chemicals, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, to fix the electrical wires of the respective parts of the labels to their respective Velcro fasteners.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1000 comprises an absorbent article 300 and an interrogator 200. The absorbent article 300 contains a tag 100. The tag 100 includes a sensor 110 and a removable portion 105 including an analog-to-digital converter 120, an integrated circuit 130, and an antenna 140. The interrogator 200 contains a sensor 210 , a power source 220, an antenna 230, an analysis element 240, an image element 250, and a network communication line 260. As shown in FIG. 2, the absorbent article 300 includes a tag 100 and a sensor 110. The tag 100 includes a removable portion 105 including an analog-to-digital converter 120, an integrated circuit 130, and an antenna 140. As shown in FIG. 3, portable power supply 400 includes a label 100 and a shielding element 150.

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the indicated exact numerical values. On the contrary, unless otherwise indicated, each such size should be implied both as a specified value and as a functionally equivalent range covering a given value. For example, a dimension indicated as “40 mm” should be understood as “approximately 40 mm”.

Each document mentioned in the present description, including any cross-reference or related patent or application, is hereby fully incorporated into this description by reference, with the exception of clearly indicated exceptions or other restrictions. The citation of any document is not an assumption that it is a prototype of any disclosed or claimed invention, or that it, itself, or in combination with another source or sources, explains, suggests or discloses any of these inventions. Also, in the event that any meaning or definition of a term in this document contradicts any meaning or definition of the same term in the document incorporated by reference, the value or definition assigned to such a term in this document takes precedence.

Although specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

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1. A sensory system for providing product information, including a label containing: a first part comprising at least one sensor having output contacts and configured to generate an output signal corresponding to a change in environmental conditions of the sensor; and a second part containing: an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the analog output signal of the sensor to digital values, wherein said analog-to-digital converter has input and output contacts, wherein the input contacts of the analog-to-digital converter are electrically connected to the output contacts of the sensor; a radio frequency integrated circuit containing a memory element, input contacts and output contacts, while the input contacts are electrically connected to the output contacts of the analog-to-digital converter; a first antenna electrically connected to the output contacts of the integrated circuit, wherein the first part and the second part are detachably connected to each other. 2. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a polling device comprising a power source and a second antenna, configured to generate electromagnetic radiation characterized by the resonant frequency of the first antenna, and a receiver configured to detect electromagnetic radiation and demodulate the detectable radiation with the extraction of embedded data from the detected radiation. 3. The sensor system according to claim 2, characterized in that the interrogation device further comprises an analyzing element configured to interpret the retrieved embedded data, and displaying an element configured to display interpretation results. 4. The sensor system according to claim 2, characterized in that the polling device further comprises a sensor. 5. The sensor system according to claim 2, characterized in that the polling device further comprises a network communication channel. 6. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor of the first part of the label is selected from the group consisting of: chemical sensors, electrical sensors, biological sensors, mechanical sensors, physical sensors, and combinations thereof. 7. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first antenna is made in the form of an omnidirectional antenna. 8. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a product, the label being made as part of the specified product. 9. The sensor system according to claim 8, characterized in that the product is a disposable absorbent product. 10. The sensor system according to claim 8, characterized in that the product is a portable power source. 11. The sensory system according to claim 8, characterized in that the product is a package containing consumer goods. 12. The sensor system according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises an electric shielding element located between the first antenna and the product. 13. The sensor system according to claim 12, characterized in that the shielding element is part of the label. 14. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first antenna is made in the form of a coil. 15. The sensor system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first antenna is made in the form of a dipole. 16. A method of providing product information, comprising the steps of: preparing and supplying the product with a label, the label comprising: a first part comprising at least one sensor having output contacts and configured to generate an output signal corresponding to a change in the ambient conditions of the sensor; a second part comprising an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the analog output signal of the sensor to digital values, wherein said analog-to-digital converter has input and output contacts, the input contacts of the analog-to-digital converter being electrically connected to the output contacts of the sensor; a radio frequency integrated circuit containing a memory element, input contacts and output contacts, while the input contacts are electrically connected to the output contacts of the analog-to-digital converter; the first antenna is electrically connected to the output contacts of the integrated circuit, while the first part and the second part are detachably connected to each other; providing a polling device configured to detect radiation associated with the label data; polling the status of the label; interpretation of the status of the label; generating an output signal corresponding to the interpreted state of the label. 17. The method according to p. 16, characterized in that the step of providing a polling device further comprises providing a polling device with a network communication channel and a sensor, the method further comprising the step of providing collective access over the network to the interpreted label status data. 18. The method according to p. 17, characterized in that it further comprises the step of providing collective access over the network to the sensor data of the polling device. 19. The method according to p. 17, characterized in that it further comprises the step of acquiring a product unit using the network. 20. The method according to p. 16, characterized in that the step of generating an output signal associated with the interpreted state of the label includes displaying a result corresponding to the interpreted state of the label.

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