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A linerless label tracking system enables the tracking and identification of items such as airline baggage or delivery parcels at any point prior to their destination. The linerless label tracking system consists of an RF transponder which includes a memory for storing data that can be read by a use

A linerless label tracking system enables the tracking and identification of items such as airline baggage or delivery parcels at any point prior to their destination. The linerless label tracking system consists of an RF transponder which includes a memory for storing data that can be read by a user with conventional reading devices. The RF transponder comprises an antenna and an IC chip and is incorporated into a linerless label. The lineress label comprises an adhesive layer and an outer surface layer onto which indicia can be printed. The adhesive layer further comprises a pressure sensitive material. The outer surface layer comprises a direct thermal label or tag stock (paper, film, or combination). The RF transponder is incorporated into the linerless label in one of many ways and the linerless label is then applied to the item to be tracked.

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[ What is claimed is:] [10.] A method of affixing a data encoding apparatus to an item to be tracked or identified, comprising the steps of:providing an RF transponder, comprising an antenna and an IC chip, said RF transponder including a memory for storing data;providing a linerless label comprisin

[ What is claimed is:] [10.] A method of affixing a data encoding apparatus to an item to be tracked or identified, comprising the steps of:providing an RF transponder, comprising an antenna and an IC chip, said RF transponder including a memory for storing data;providing a linerless label comprising an adhesive layer and an outer surface, said outer surface comprising a front side and a back side; andbonding said label to said item by applying pressure to said front side of said outer surface to affix said lineress label onto said item with said RF transponder disposed between said outer surface and said item, wherein said step of bonding further includes the step of coupling said transponder to said adhesive layer.