Packaging for an optical article

Abstract

A packaging for an optical article comprises an electrical device configured to be in contact with the optical article; and an electrical circuit element configured to interact with an activation signal provided by a communication device configured to interact with the electrical device. A system and a method of packaging are also provided.

1 . A packaging for an optical article comprising:
 an electrical device configured to be in contact with the optical article; and   an electrical circuit element configured to interact with an activation signal provided by a communication device configured to interact with the electrical device.   
     
     
         2 . The packaging of  claim 1 , comprising a support element and a protective element for the optical article. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the support element comprises one or more of a hub, a spindle, or a nest, to support the optical article. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the protective element comprises a cover or a backing to protect the optical article. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging of  claim 4 , wherein the protective element comprises a plastic case or cardboard sleeve. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the protective element comprises a section for incorporating the electrical device. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging of  claim 6 , wherein the section in the protective element comprises a slit, a recess, or a slot. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging of  claim 6 , wherein the section in the protective element is configured to allow for the cover of the packaging to be closed over the optical article without damaging of the electrical device. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device is removably coupled to the packaging. 
     
     
         10 . The packaging of  claim 9 , wherein the protective element comprises a region through which the electrical device is removable. 
     
     
         11 . The packaging of  claim 10 , wherein the region in the protective element comprises a slit, a recess, or a slot. 
     
     
         12 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device is configured to function as an irremovable device once affixed on the packaging. 
     
     
         13 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device is placed on a pedestal. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein the pedestal comprises a molded plastic placed on the packaging. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein the pedestal is removably coupled to the packaging. 
     
     
         16 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein the pedestal comprises a molded plastic forming an integral part of the packaging. 
     
     
         17 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein the electrical device is removably coupled to the pedestal. 
     
     
         18 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein the electrical device is irremovably coupled to the pedestal. 
     
     
         19 . The packaging of  claim 18 , wherein the electrical device is printed or molded with the pedestal. 
     
     
         20 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device is selected from one or more of a flexible tag, an inflexible tag, a card, a ribbon cable, an inter-connect, and a battery. 
     
     
         21 . The packaging of  claim 1 , further comprising a coupling layer configured to couple the electrical device to the packaging. 
     
     
         22 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device masks at least one mark of a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on the optical article contained in the packaging. 
     
     
         23 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device creates a mark upon the optical article on interaction with the activation signal. 
     
     
         24 . The packaging of  claim 1 , further comprising an input interface element configured to be in contact with the electrical device disposed on the packaging to apply an activation signal to the optical article. 
     
     
         25 . The packaging of  claim 24 , wherein the input interface element applies a power component of the activation signal to the electrical device; and uses a data component of the activation signal to regulate application of power. 
     
     
         26 . The packaging of  claim 25 , wherein the electrical device comprises one or more of a radio frequency circuitry, a thermocouple, a light-emitting diode, a strain gauge, a sound detecting element, a diode, an antenna, a dipole, an electrical receiver, a photocell, a resistor, a conductor, a capacitor, a rectifier, an integrated circuit, a surface mount resistor, a chip resistor, an electrode, a conductive gap filler, adhesives, and a heating element. 
     
     
         27 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the activation signal applied to the electrical device results in a change in at least one physical property of at least one of the plurality of optically detectable marks, resulting in transforming the optical article from a pre-activated state of functionality to an activated state of functionality. 
     
     
         28 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical device is a multi-component structure. 
     
     
         29 . The packaging of  claim 28 , comprising electrical traces and at least one electrode or at least one heating element; wherein the electrode and the heating element are configured to generate electrical energy and thermal energy respectively. 
     
     
         30 . The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein the support element comprises an insert. 
     
     
         31 . The packaging of  claim 30 , wherein the optical article is held in place by the insert to avoid any movement during the shipping and handling of the packaging, ensuring alignment of the electrical device, the electrical circuit element, the activation signal provided by the communication device, and the electrical device masking at least one mark of a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on the optical article contained in the packaging. 
     
     
         32 . The packaging of  claim 30 , wherein the insert can be one or more of a piece of a plastic or a cardboard adhered to the support element, an adhesive tape, and a layer of adhesive. 
     
     
         33 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the optical article comprises a CD, a DVD, a HD-DVD, a Blu-ray disc, a near field optical storage disc, a holographic storage medium, another like volumetric optical storage medium, an identification card, a passport, a payment card, a driving license, packaging of an optical article, or a personal information card. 
     
     
         34 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein the packaging comprises a plurality of optical articles. 
     
     
         35 . A system comprising;
 a packaging for an optical article;   an electrical device configured to be in contact with the optical article; and   an electrical circuit element configured to interact with an activation signal provided by a communication device configured to interact with the electrical device.   
     
     
         36 . A method for packaging of an optical article comprising;
 providing an electrical device configured to be in contact with the optical article; and wherein an electrical circuit element is configured to interact with an activation signal provided by a communication device configured to interact with the electrical device;   fixing the optical article to the packaging and ensuring alignment of the electrical device, the electrical circuit element, the activation signal provided by a communication device, and the electrical device masking at least one mark of a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on the optical article contained in the packaging.