A method and system for facilitating the transfer of intellectual property are disclosed. An implantable sensor generates a sensing signal representative of an internal sensing location of a user. The folding apparatus includes a lug assembly that has at least one folding lug that travels along an endless lug path. The heat-fused portions are formed by pressing and heat-fusing the nonwoven fabric. As a result, the downsizing of an apparatus and the reduction in costs can be achieved, and the durability and the reliability of the apparatus can be improved.