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[1. Anti-counterfeiting]

Crystagram

The RFID Crystagram is a label with which one of the world's smallest contactless IC chips, the μ-Chip(*1) developed by Hitachi, Ltd. has been incorporated into Toppan Printing's original "Crystagram"(*2) hologram by employing Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.'s mounting technology.

By affixing the RFID Crystagram to brand goods and various other products, a visual counterfeiting check is possible with the Crystagram and it is also possible to trace products through production and distribution using the μ-Chip. This means that prevention of counterfeiting and illegal distribution as well as effective management and traceability are possible with just a single RFID Crystagram.

*1: μ-Chip
This is a contactless IC chip developed by Hitachi. Frequency band is 2.45GHz.
*2: Crystagram
Electron beam technology used in semiconductor component manufacture is applied to create bright, high-definition images and achieve a unique visual effect.

PJM (Phase Jitter Modulation) RFID technology

PJM is the transmission method between the reader and the tags compliant with international standards(*3). Toppan PJM tags can be read and written to even when tags touch. A hundred tags overlapping with 1mm spacing can be identified in a few seconds.

Toppan is the only company in Japan able to complete tags using ST chips successfully.

*3: International standards: 13.56MHz ISO/IEC18000-3mode2

[2. Asset Management]

Metal pallet management system: Komatsu Logistics Corporation

To get real-time visibility of usage, prevent theft and loss, and optimize deployment of metal pallets for construction equipment parts, Komatsu has attached RFID tags to the pallets. They have been tracking tagged pallets travelling between Japan, the UK, Indonesia, and China by using a Web server integrating tag data.

They have reduced stock management costs and avoided purchasing unnecessary pallets. Also, the system has significantly reduced the time needed to count inventory and allowed a reduction in labor costs.

[1. Product Management]

Production management system in a filling facility: Toppan Packaging Service Co., Ltd.

At Toppan's beverage filling facility, an RFID system has been deployed to ensure accuracy of 1) material control, 2) measurement & filling and 3) packaging since 2007.

Automated management of the remaining amount of material and the inventory has reduced workloads and prevented failure of filling.

[2. Zero-emission]

Realizing zero-emissions at housing construction sites-waste management: Sekisui House, Ltd., The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism -subsidized projects(*4))

RFID tags are attached on containers of waste at housing construction sites. The system manages the information (weight, type and site name of waste) to collect 100% of waste.

*4: This system was developed by Sekisui House, Ltd., and The Japan Research Institute, Limited as a government-subsidized project for advanced technical development related to housing and architecture by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Marubeni Corporation and MIGHTY CARD CORPORATION were in charge of system development, and Toppan Printing provided the RF tags.

[1. Entertainment]

Entrance card for FusionWorld(*5), the Showroom in Fusionopolis(*6), Singapore

FusionWorld, an interactive and multi-sensory showcase gallery of A*STAR's research institutes was officially launched on 20 October 2008. Toppan Printing proudly sponsored the RFID entrance card.

Participants who receive the entrance cards are able to realize interactive communication with various equipment such as monitors, robots, etc.

*5: FusionWorld
FusionWorld is an interactive and multi-sensory showcase gallery of technologies from A*STAR's research institutes. The 700 sqm smart environment is segregated into five thematic zones - Home, Enterprise, Medical, Move and Lounge. The chief aim is to enhance R&D by demonstrating how companies can leverage on A*STAR's technologies to develop new products, markets and business models.

*6: Fusionopolis
Fusionopolis, a science and technology powerhouse for Singapore, brings together, under one roof, research scientists, engineers and technology experts from the public labs of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and those from the private sector.

[2. Event Solution]

Point rally system: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd.

At an event hosted by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd., RFID tags were used for a treasure hunting game. Participants collected points at each booth and enjoyed a lottery.

©Fujiko-Pro, Shogakukan, TV-Asahi,Shin-ei and ADK

At the site, participants were issued an ID card with an embedded RF tag. They were able to get "secret tools" at each "touch point" and played lottery games at the "Goal terminal" at the exit. This system using RFID raised awareness about their participation at the event.