DEFINITION AND INTRODUCTION OF RFID

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CONTENTS

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1. OPERATION OF RFID

2. EXAMPLE

3. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

CONCLUSION

REFERENCE

LIST OF PAGES

DEFINITION AND INTRODUCTION OF RFID

Radio-frequency identification(RFID) is defines as an automatic identification method, relying

on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders[1].
As intro, RFID is a technology which uses tags as a component in a solution set that will evolve
over the next several years. RFID tags contain a chip which holds an electronic product
code(EPC) number that points to additional data detailing the contents of the package.Readers
identify the EPC numbers at a distance,without line-of-sight scanning or involving physical
contact. Middleware can perform initial filtering on data from the readers[2]. Applications are
evolving to comply with shipping products to automatically processing transactions based on
RFID technology. In simple, it can be stated that RFID very helpful in facilitating people daily

life.
Diagram 1: RFID system
Tags- A tags is a transponder which receives a radio signal and in response to it sends out a radio
signal. A tag contains an antenna, and a small chip that stores a small amount of data(around 2kb
of data). Tag can be programmed at manufacture or on installation. Tag is powered by the high
power electromagnetic field generated by the antennas(usually in doorways). The field allows the
chip/antenna to reflect back an extremely weak signal containing the data[3].

Diagram 2: example of tags

Readers- An RFID reader is a device that is used to interrogate an RFID tag. The reader has an
antenna that emits radio waves, the tag responds by sending back its data. The reader has two
basic components which is A scanning antenna and AA transceiver with a decoder to interpret
data[4].

The EPC Code- The objective of the Electronic Product Code(EPC) is to provide unique
identification of physical objects. The EPC will be used to address and access individual objects
from the computer network, much as the Internet Protocol(IP) Address allows computer network
to identify, orgonize and communicate with one another[5].

Diagram 5: example of the EPC code

CONTENTS

1. OPERATION OF RFID

Tag enters RF fieldof

Reader

RF signal powers tag

Tag transmits ID plus

data

Computer sendReader
data captures data Reader sends data to
to the reader
computer

Reader transmits data

to tag

2. EXAMPLES

Asset tracking
Anti-theft
Book tracking
Sport
Manufacturing line
Human implants
Electronic road pricing gantry
Electronic toll collection

Figure 1: human
implant

Figure 2: toll
Figure 3:4book
tracking

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ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES

Figure 4: electronic
toll collection

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

1. Time
-Being able to respond more quickly
-Taking quicker decisions

1. Costly
-adapt existing systems and buying
new ones(software & hardware)

2. Feedback
-minimize human factor

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3. Savings
-Streamlining orgs
-long term savings for company

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4. Reduce stealing cases

-the anti theft hard plastic tags
attached to merchandise in stores are
also RFID tags

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RFID reader collision

-One tag many readers

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RFID tag collision

-One reader many tags

No standardization
-Exxon Mobil speed pass

Easy to jam
-Disastrous in case of hospitals
and military

5. Rice-sized
-animal tracking tags

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, to make sure the keeping track of an object is very challenging, mostly in
fields like forest regions, library and farmhouse. There are a lot of problem that we need to face
for example cost, range and also flexibility. At this time, there are a number of options available
for tracking different objects. The options are based on technologies such as Video Image
processing, GPS, RF tracking, Wi- Fi and RFID. The major issues in the satellite based GPS, WiFi, RF Tracking and Video tracking are the accuracy, flexibility, size, portability, hardware and
cost of the device[6]. These are not suitable for all conditions and environments. So we are
proposing economical IoT based tracking methodology with RFID which is portable, small in
size and more economical.
Referring to the advantage of RFID implementation in communication system, there are a
few things that should be taken into consideration. For example given, time can be reduced and
fast decision making. The factor are very important to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of
the devices itself that had been put RFID. Let say that the product are lack of the component,
surely the consumer will avoid using it. The analogy is the simpler the better. Another example is
to prevent or decrease the rate of stealing case of the equipment. As concerned and as far as we
know, most of the communication system gadgets or devices are really expensive. By using
RFID, the devices can be detected and tracked yet the tag or code series cannot be duplicate
easily.
The things that cannot be denied is RFID implementation are quite complex compared
the others technology. The complexity of RFID should not be an excuse for the researcher and
developer since the product itself targeting to make human life simpler. Another problem by
using RFID is cannot be denied that the operation cost are quite expensive for short term, but not
for the long term. RFID can saving other costs such as operation cost (using RFID instead
traditional man power), time saving and surpass human abilities.
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The fact that RFID that had been used broadly in another country gives us the strong
picture that it is really an important thing implying RFID in the communication system.
REFERENCES

1. http://www.centrenational-rfid.com/definition-of-rfid-article-71-gb-ruid-202.html
2. http://www.rfidc.com/docs/introductiontorfid.htm
3. http://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/RFID-tagging
4. http://www.impinj.com/resources/about-rfid/how-do-rfid-systems-work/
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Product_Code
6. http://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/RFID