Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) has been around for a long time, however, it has become more prevalent as of late due to advances in technology that have made it more economically viable.  Accordingly, the SelectConnect process offers an innovative method to integrate the necessary circuitry directly onto the plastic tag, thus reducing the need for additional sub-components and costly assemblies.  In addition, with these items being designed to track and submit data for just about any type of application, the need to make them less obtrusive is a key driver.