Rfid Technology - History and Future
Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
How It Works? 4
Why RFID Is Hot 5
The RFID System 5
Types Of RFIDags 6
EMERGING TRENDS IN RFID 7
1. New and Improved Tags 7
Alternative Tag Designs 7
Sensory Tags 7
2. Architecture for the New Network 7
Microprocessor Design 8
Peer-to-Peer Computing 8
3. Falling RFID Tag Price 8
4. Business Process Innovations 9
Item-Level Tagging 9
Third-Party Logistics Management 9
Real-time Inventory Management 10
Business Intelligence 10
IT Outsourcing 10
Real-Time Data Sharing for Total Supply Chain Integration 11
HISTORY OF RFID 11
Forward to 20th century 11
Genesis of an idea 12
RFID becomes reality 12
The 1990s 13
Back to the future: The 21st century 13
BENEFITS OF RFID TECHNOLOGY 14
CHALLENGES FOR RFID TECHNOLOGY 15
1. Costs 15
2. Privacy Concerns 16
3. Bleeding Edge Technology 16
4. Tag Interference Vulnerability 17
5. Tag Collision 17
FUTURE USES OF RIFD TECHNOLOGY 17
RFID for the Consumer in the Future 17
Easy item returns 17
Smart appliances 18
Personalization 18
Easy shopping 18
CASE STUDIES 18
Looking Back at the Wal-Mart RFID Time Line 18
Five Interesting Cases on Human RFID Implanting 20
CONCLUSION 21
BIBLIOGRAPHY 23
INTRODUCTION
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a generic term that is used to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly, using radio waves. It's grouped under the broad category of automatic identification technologies (Auto-ID). Auto-ID technologies include bar codes, optical character readers and some biometric technologies, such as retinal scans. The auto-ID technologies have been used to reduce the amount of time and labor needed to input data manually and to improve data accuracy. Some auto-ID technologies, such as bar code systems, often require a person to manually scan a label or tag to capture the data. RFID is designed to enable readers to capture data on tags and transmit it to a
INTRODUCTION 3
How It Works? 4
Why RFID Is Hot 5
The RFID System 5
Types Of RFIDags 6
EMERGING TRENDS IN RFID 7
1. New and Improved Tags 7
Alternative Tag Designs 7
Sensory Tags 7
2. Architecture for the New Network 7
Microprocessor Design 8
Peer-to-Peer Computing 8
3. Falling RFID Tag Price 8
4. Business Process Innovations 9
Item-Level Tagging 9
Third-Party Logistics Management 9
Real-time Inventory Management 10
Business Intelligence 10
IT Outsourcing 10
Real-Time Data Sharing for Total Supply Chain Integration 11
HISTORY OF RFID 11
Forward to 20th century 11
Genesis of an idea 12
RFID becomes reality 12
The 1990s 13
Back to the future: The 21st century 13
BENEFITS OF RFID TECHNOLOGY 14
CHALLENGES FOR RFID TECHNOLOGY 15
1. Costs 15
2. Privacy Concerns 16
3. Bleeding Edge Technology 16
4. Tag Interference Vulnerability 17
5. Tag Collision 17
FUTURE USES OF RIFD TECHNOLOGY 17
RFID for the Consumer in the Future 17
Easy item returns 17
Smart appliances 18
Personalization 18
Easy shopping 18
CASE STUDIES 18
Looking Back at the Wal-Mart RFID Time Line 18
Five Interesting Cases on Human RFID Implanting 20
CONCLUSION 21
BIBLIOGRAPHY 23
INTRODUCTION
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a generic term that is used to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly, using radio waves. It's grouped under the broad category of automatic identification technologies (Auto-ID). Auto-ID technologies include bar codes, optical character readers and some biometric technologies, such as retinal scans. The auto-ID technologies have been used to reduce the amount of time and labor needed to input data manually and to improve data accuracy. Some auto-ID technologies, such as bar code systems, often require a person to manually scan a label or tag to capture the data. RFID is designed to enable readers to capture data on tags and transmit it to a
Bibliography: Books and Journals: • Book - “RFID Essentials” by Bill Glover, Himanshu Bhatt, 2006 Publication • Article - “The History of RFID” by Jeremy Landt, IEEE Potentials, November 2005 Internet: • www.rfidjournal.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.technovelgy.com • www.palowireless.com • www.slais.ubc.ca