Packaging Comprising Integrity Control Means, Rfid Transponder for the Packaging, System for Transporting Objects, Method for Sealing the Packaging, and Method for the Reliable Transport of Mail Using Said Packaging

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This patent describes a packaging system equipped with an integrity control feature that detects unauthorized opening. The core innovation is the integration of an RFID transponder into the packaging, which records and transmits information about the package’s integrity status to a reader device. A unique wiring (with breakable circuits) within the package ensures that any unauthorized access or tampering changes the electronic properties, which the RFID system then logs. The invention further covers methods for securely sealing such packaging, the transponder itself, and a logistics system for transporting objects or mail using these packages.

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• Secure mail and parcel delivery in postal and courier services
• Transport of high-value or sensitive items (e.g., jewelry, electronics, pharmaceuticals)
• Authentication and tamper evident packaging in supply chains
• Secure evidence transport for legal or forensic purposes
• Automated tracking and integrity verification in warehouse logistics
• Medical supply chain where drug integrity and authenticity is critical
• Sensitive corporate or government document delivery

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• Provides reliable, automated detection and logging of package tampering or unauthorized opening
• Enables non-visual, bulk reading of package integrity status using RFID (no line-of-sight needed)
• Improves security across the entire logistics chain by allowing continuous monitoring at multiple points
• Simplifies tracing liability for tampering by identifying when and where a breach occurred
• Reduces manual checks and errors, increasing operational efficiency
• Supports integration with existing logistics systems (e.g., tracking, automated sorting)
• Cost-effective and scalable, especially with passive RFID transponders that require no battery
• Enhances trust and transparency for senders and recipients, reducing disputes over tampered deliveries

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The invention relates to a packaging comprising at least one integrity control means for detecting the unauthorised opening of the packaging. Said integrity control means comprises an RFID transponder which is used to transmit information concerning the integrity of the packaging, signalled by another component of the integrity control means, to a reading appliance. The invention also relates to an RFID transponder for packaging, to a system for transporting objects, to a method for sealing the packaging, and to a method for the reliable transport of mail.