Address all aspects below for full credit. I’ve added some guidance below that should help if you don’t know how to approach this.
1. How does RFID compare to bar-coding?
By searching the Internet, summarize the advantages and disadvantages of RFID systems. Did you find any RFID applications for services?
Advantages
• RFID tags don’t need to be positioned in the line of sight with the scanter but barcodes do
• RFID tags can be read at a faster rate than barcodes; as approximately 40 RFID tages can be read at the same time
• RFID tags can work within much greater distances; information can be read from a tag at up to 300 ft.
• RFID tags are read/write devices where as barcodes are a universal technology
• RFID tags contain high levels of security; stores that own a barcode reader can process barcodes from anywhere in the world
Disadvantages
• RFID involves assembling and inserting a computerized chip; which is more expensive than barcode scanner
• RFID readers struggle picking up information when passing through metal or liquid; barcode scanners are only limited to direct line of sight
• Reader collision can mix up two signals and cannot respond to both but barcodes are labor intensive because they must scan individually
• Tag collision can occur when numerous tags in the same area respond at the same time but barcodes are more easily damaged
• RFID still has two separate chips, which cannot be read b the same machine barcodes can be more easily reproduced or forged
Adaptalift Hyster. (2012, May 1). RFID VS BARCODES: Advantages and disadvantages comparison. Retrieved from http://www.aalhysterforklifts.com.au/index.php/about/blog-post/rfid_vs_barcodes_advantages_and_disadvantages_comparison
Find at least one application for RFID in the service industry (healthcare, beauty salons, higher education, legal services, banking, hotels, etc.). Try Googling “RFID in service industry” or