# Edible RFIDs Kodak Gelatin Tags By Trend Hunter 2602 | Published 2007-02-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidble-rfids References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/blog/invention/2007/02/edible-rfid.html) & [Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_LNUMBER in /home/jeremy/public_html/thcp/core/core.functions.php(637) : eval()'d code on line 3](http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u;=/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=20070008113.PGNR.&OS=DN/20070008113&RS=DN/20070008113) Kodak has developed an [edible RFID tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebras-rfid-tags), which they claim has many important benefits. The tags themselves are coated with a thick layer of soft gelatin which takes a while to dissolve. After dissolving the tags are intentionally fragile and will dissolve when exposed to gastric acids in the stomach. These tags can also be used in [artificial joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-2), to help notify doctors when a replacement may be needed, and also these tags can be used on pills so that nurses can monitor if the patient has taken their medication or not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible RFID Tags:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to improve patient safety and medication adherence through real-time monitoring. - **Smart Medical Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry to develop smart artificial joints that can notify doctors of potential issues or replacements needed. - **Connected Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry to create a seamless monitoring system to track patient compliance and health status. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry include integrating edible RFID tags for patient monitoring and medication adherence. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry include utilizing edible RFID tags on pills for real-time medication tracking. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry include developing smart medical devices, such as artificial joints with built-in RFID tags for improved patient care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Foodservice Label Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elior-and-markemimaje.md) - [RFID-Enabled Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkpoint-systems.md) - [High-Tech Packaging Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddtags.md) - [Edible Ink Confectionery Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-ink-printer.md) - [Color-Changing Food Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshtag.md) - [RFID-Enhanced Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-rfid-pet-feeder.md) - [Edible Food-Safe Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastee-tape.md) - [Display-Equipped Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phototag.md) - [QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-pet-tag.md)