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RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION(RFID) Karin Mithamo CIS 580 Overview Definition of RFID How RFID Works Problems with RFID Current Applications Potential Application Database analyst and RFID What is RFID? Auto-ID technology – bar codes, – optical character readers and – biometric technologies, like retinal scans. Radio frequency tags (chips) – to identify real objects, – retrieve information by enabling readers, and – Transmitting captured data to a computer system. How RFID Works Scanning Antenna – – – – – Radio frequency signals radiation means of communication Antenna receives signals from the tag, and Passes the information to a system. The scanning antennas can be permanently affixed to a surface or be handheld. How RFID works Continued Transponder – Programmed RFID tag – Passed through scanning antenna field, – Detects the activation signal, – Activates the RFID chip. Transceiver – Tag Reader – Transmits microchip information to scanning antenna. RFID Hardware Magnetic / Inductive Coupling Transceiver Tag Reader IC or microprocessor RFID Tag antenna antenna RFID Hardware Transmission Coupling Transceiver Tag Reader IC or microprocessor RFID Tag antenna antenna Types of Tags: Active Tags Active Tags – On-board transceiver – Battery – must be replaced – Longer range- 60 to 300 feet – Application- Large bulky assets Active Tags: Continued Types of Active Tags – Transponders Activated when they receive a signal from a reader. Broadcast signal only when within range of a reader. Application – toll payment collection and – checkpoint control. Types of Active Tags – Beacons Used in real-time locating systems (RTLS), to precisely locate an asset that needs to be tracked. Emits a signal with its unique identifier at intervals. The signal is picked up by at least three reader antennas placed around the border of the area where assets are being tracked. Application : – distribution yards, and – large auto making manufacturing facilities. Passive Tags Passive Tags – Reflect energy – Power Source – Transmitter – Maintenance Passive Tags – Frequency Low frequency High frequency or Ultra-high frequency – Performance Different at each frequency, Light properties Level of performance. Real Tags Types of Tags Read Only – factory programmed – usually chipless Read / Write – on-board memory – can save data – can change ID – higher cost TECHNICAL PROBLEMS Global Standards – Automatic Identification and Data Capture Techniques – Identification Cards and related devices – Identification and communication – Agricultural electronics – Road Transport and Traffic Telematics – Transportable Gas Cylinders Operational Requirements Identification of cylinders and contents TECHNICAL PROBLEMS System disruption – Electromagnetic Frequency – Low Battery Reader Collision – Reader overlap Tag Collision – Too many Tags Security, privacy and ethics problems Reading consent – Difficult removal – Post sale tag reading Death of distance. – High-gain antenna Linking to private numbers – Credit card Number Current Applications Livestock Tagging Wild Animal Tracking Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Automated Toll Collection Animal Husbandry Vehicle Anti-Theft More Applications Passive / Secure Entry Airline Baggage Tracking Postal Package Tracking Time and Attendance Livestock Tagging Meet Bobby the Cow Bobby has an old fashioned ear tag for identification. Tracking Penguins http://www.beitec.com/penguin.htm Automated Toll Collection Package Tracking Picture courtesy Texas Instruments Potential Application: Grocery Store Existence of Bar codes Potential replacement Unmet need: Speed of checkouts Grocery Store Scenario Several full carts slow down the checkout process. Cost of tags relative to cashier Enhanced Groceries Store Chain Track products in the course of their entire existence. Diagram courtesy How Stuff Works Grocery Store with RFID All items in the store have RFID tag. The cart is rung up in seconds with the help of an RFID transceiver Other Potential RFID Applications RFID in the Euro by 2005 Xerox PARC Page Detection Department of Defense Immigrations Departments Hospitals Database Analyst and RFID Company Analysis Executive managers and technology – Financial factors – Value creation – Vendor analysis Company Transition – Current System – Need for new System Security and Privacy – Integrity – Data availability – Confidentiality References AIM Global Network http://www.aimglobal.org Texas Instruments RFID Solutions http://www.ti.com/tiris/ RFID Journal .Inc http://www.rfidjournal.com/ http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology