RADIO FREQUENCY

IDENTIFICATION
(RFID)
Introduction
 RFID is a technology which uses radio waves for
identification purposes.
 It was first developed and used by Britain to identify
the aircrafts in World War II.
 Later in 1998, this technology is improved by Auto-ID
center of MIT to track and identify objects as they
moved between physical locations.
 The work of the Auto-ID Center focused on:
1) Reducing the cost of manufacturing RFID tags.
2) Optimizing data networks for storing and delivering
larger amounts of data.
3) Developing open standards.
RFID materials
 Tag or Transponder.
 Reader or Interrogator.
 Host Computer.
Radio frequencies
Three primary frequency bands are being used for RFID:
 Low Frequency (125/134KHz)—It is used for access
control, animal tracking and asset tracking.
 High-Frequency (13.56 MHz)—Used where medium
data rate and read ranges up to about 1.5 meters are
acceptable. Its not susceptible to interference from the
presence of water or metals.
 Ultra High-Frequency (850 MHz to 950 MHz)—offer the
longest read ranges of up to approximately 3 meters
and high reading speeds.
Types
 Active RFID.
 Passive RFID.
Advantages over Barcode
RFID Business Benefits

 Improved Productivity and Cost Avoidance.

 Decreased Cycle Time and Taking Costs Out.
 Reduced Rework.
 Reduced Business Risk & Control of Assets.
 Improved Security and Service.
 Improved Utilization of Resources.
 Increased Revenues.
 Exception Management.
Applications for RFID

 Access control for people: Secure access to work place.

 Access control for vehicles: Secure access on site, Road
tolling, Instant payment for fuel.
 Manufacturing automation: Control of flexible
manufacturing processes by recognizing items being built
on a production line.
 Logistics and distribution: Tracking parcels from shipment
to end customer.
 Retail: Supply chain management
Stock taking.
Reducing loss through shrinkage.
Reverse logistics.
Product availability.
 Maintenance: Plant & Equipment, Fixed assets
& in hospitals.
 Product security: Tamper evidence, Product
authentication, Anti-counterfeiting.
Conclusion
 RFID offers new levels of visibility for
companies that want to track physical items
between locations.
 Awareness of RFID technology and the benefits
it delivers is increasing across the industry.
 The fully-integrated Microsoft architecture for
RFID embraces a vision for increased
operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Thank You