摘要 |
A system for tracking tobacco products includes a reader and an associated wireless communication device which is embedded within the tobacco product. The wireless communication device is disposed underneath the outer wrapper layer of the tobacco product and preferably located within the butt portion of the tobacco product. The wireless communication device may be a radio frequency identification device. When queried, the device provides the reader with identifying information for the tobacco product including the brand and the manufacturer. The device aids in identifying and tracking tobacco products to prevent counterfeit.
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