Introduction to Radio-frequency Identification (RFID)

This project presents the fundamental aspects of the RFID (Radio-frequency identifica-tion) technology used to establish wireless communications. The project focuses on thepassive mode of RFID, where the receiver does not have any power supply, which allowsits miniaturization and low cost.On the other hand, two articles from different authors are analyzed. The first consists onthe design of a very low power passive receiver through various techniques of optimizationin the hardware’s manufacture.In the second, a drone is used as an intermediate element between the transmitter and thereceiver to extend up to 10 times the typical range of passive RFID. The study focuses onthe treatment of the RF signal to considerably eliminate the interferences and to preciselylocalize the receiver.Outgoin

RFID Demystified: Part 3. Company Case Studies.

In the previous two parts of RFID Demystified we have discussed the technology, possible benefits and areas of application for with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems. In this final part we review Company Case-Studies of those who have decided to apply the technology within their organisation. It will be seen that considerable benefits are being experienced within some organisations, pilot applications are increasing our learning and providing a foundation for the future success of projects in this area

SISTEM AUTENTIKASI PRESENSI MAHASISWA BERBASIS RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)

Salah satu faktor penting di dalam sistem perkuliahan adalah presensi, karena selain digunakan sebagai tanda bukti bahwa seorang mahasiswa mengikuti kegiatan perkuliahan juga sering kali digunakan oleh dosen sebagai salah satu faktor dalam melakukan penilaian akhir. Maka dari itu sistem presensi ini harus efisien dan datanya akurat. Teknologi Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) dapat digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur jarak optimal dari kinerja Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Sedangkan pada penelitian sebelumnya hanya mengukur keberhasilan Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) pada jarak yang sama. Hasil penelian ini menunjukkan bahwa Radio Frequency Identification (RFDI) memiliki tingkat keberhasilan 100% pada jarak 0-4 cm dan memiliki tingkat keberhasilan 80% pada jarak 5 cm. Dengan demikian penggunaannya untuk presensi mahasiswa akan memberikan fleksibilitas yang lebih tinggi daripada menggunakan Magnetic Card

A Model of Traceability for Equipments Using RFID Tehnologies within an Integrated System

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tagss or transponders. An advanced automatic identification technology such as the Auto-ID system based on the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has two values for inventory systems. First, the visibility provided by this technology allows an accurate knowledge on the inventory level by eliminating the discrepancy between inventory record and physical inventory. Second, the RFID technology can prevent or reduce the sources of errors. Benefits of using RFID include the reduction of labor costs, the simplification of business processes and the reduction of inventory inaccuracies. Also, RFID technology allows an knowledge on the traceability of equipments in a organization.RFID, traceability, maintenance

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based car parking system

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is widely used in various applications such as attendance system, tracking system, monitoring system or parking system. Currently, the existing parking system used manual entrance through security guard to access the premise. Therefore, the company need to hire security guard to monitor the premise. In addition, the security guards need to monitor all movement of vehicle or person that enter or leave the premise. As a result, unauthorized vehicle or person can easily access the building. To address this problem, we proposed a parking system using RFID technology that can monitor vehicle’s movement that enter or leave the specific area or place by scanning the RFID tag. The potential benefit is it can improve security for both security guards and users. Besides that, this parking system can facilitate access control for users and improve traffic flow during peaks period. There are five modules in the proposed parking systems which are user registration, vehicle registration, RFID tag, staff and report generation

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based cable detection system

Cable theft issues have been known worldwide in the past years therefore this paper discusses how to overcome them by using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in which the RFID reader can detect the unique identifier (UID) number of the RFID tag that is attached on the cable. The main objective is to develop the RFID-based cable detection system using both software and hardware. Additionally, this system will analyze how the voltage received by the reader can be affected when the distance between tag and reader is varied. The system is developed by using RFID RC522 and Arduino UNO as the main components. The RFID reader will read the data from the RFID tag and will be sent to the Arduino UNO for processing according to the codes that have been programmed into the Arduino UNO. Once processed, the OLED display will display the RFID tag's unique identifier number along with the location of the cable. The range analysis is done by analyzing the distance between reader and tag and the voltage received by the reader. From the results obtained, the trend of range analysis shows that the nearer the distance, the higher the voltage received by the reader. In summary, the proposed solution to the cable theft issues which is RFID based cable detection system could improve the user’s management by reducing the user’s time to locate the cable. However, the system can be improvised by developing a system with the detection range between reader and tag that can reach up to 1m and above

Automated link analysis using radio frequency identification (RFID)

Being able to accurately record the interactions which take place within any environment is beneficial for understanding human behaviour in a wide range of industries. Link Analysis is a standard technique which is often used, but traditional pen and paper methods are cumbersome and time consuming. This paper details a way to automate recording the interactions between a human and their current environment by using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and a subject-mounted receiver. Using the results from the system, it is possible to instantly create conventional Link Analysis diagrams and tables, reducing the time and resources required for data collection and analysis. The system has been developed in partnership with the Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety Unit (HEPSU) at Loughborough University, with initial focus being on monitoring paramedics, patients and environment interactions within an ambulance; however, the technologies and the analyser system are not limited to use within this particular field

Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Museum Collections

Keeping a collection organized and accounted for is a never-ending struggle for museums of every type. New to museums and the collections management field, Radio Frequency Identification is a growing technology that museums can implement to keep track of the location, status, condition, and movement of their objects. Objects are labeled with RFID “tags” which enable them to communicate custom information to a reader and ultimately a database. This implementation would save time, money, and stress among collections staff members. Using the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas, as my subject museum, I propose implementing a pilot program to test the viability of this RFID technology within the confines of a museum collection. A period of four months will be used to install and test an RFID system within a portion of the collection, after which data gathered will be used to determine the viability of the RFID system

Critical Patient Identification Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

The increased focus on patient safety in hospitals has yielded a flood of new technologies and tools seeking to improve the quality of patient care at the point-of-care. Hospitals are complex institutions by nature and are constantly challenged to improve the quality of healthcare delivered to patients while trying to reduce the rate of medical errors and improve patient safety. Some simple mistakes that usually happened are such as patient misidentification, specimen misidentification, wrong medication or anything that can cause the loss of a patient's life. In order to avoid these problems, RFID has coming with its solution. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is an automatic identification technology whereby digital data encoded in an RFID tag is captured by a reader using radio waves. In other words, RFID is similar to bar code technology but uses radio waves to capture data from tags, rather than optically scanning the bar codes on a label. The most important characteristic is that RFID does not require the tag or label to be seen to read its stored data. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) uses radio waves to identify different objects. There are a wide range of uses for RFID technology, from identifying retail products to tagging surgical instruments to locating patients. RFID technology has grown in its uses and importance in many industries. As more and more businesses started utilizing RFID technology, the RFID solution itself became much more reliable, easy to use, and less expensive. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities have expanded the use of RFID technology to include tracking patients, maintaining inventory, locating equipment, and monitoring medications