RFID System Components

Each System will vary in terms of device types and complexity

The simplest system can be comprised of a mobile handheld RFID reader (with an integrated antenna) and RFID tags, while more complex systems are designed using multi-port readers, GPIO boxes, additional functionality devices (e.g. stack lights), multiple antennas and cables, RFID tags, and a complete software setup.

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Every RFID system Contains The Following Five Components

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Tags

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Readers

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Antennas

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Printers

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Software

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RFID Tags

An RFID tag in its most simplistic form, is comprised of two parts – an antenna for transmitting and receiving signals, and an RFID chip (or integrated circuit, IC) which stores the tag’s ID and other information.

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RFID Readers

An RFID reader is the brain of the RFID system and is necessary for any system to function. Readers, also called interrogators, are devices that transmit and receive radio waves in order to communicate with RFID tags.

RFID Antennas

RFID Antennas are necessary elements in an RFID system because they convert the RFID reader’s signal into RF waves that can be picked up by RFID tags. Without some type of RFID antenna, whether integrated or standalone, the RFID reader cannot properly send and receive signals to RFID tags.

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RFID Printers

RFID Printers are devices that simultaneously print and encode information on RFID inlays or labels. These devices are the only way to print on labels, and they also save time by automating the manual process of encoding each tag. RFID Printers have the ability to print not only human readable numbers and information, but graphics and 1D and 2D barcodes as well.

RFID Software

RFID Middleware has an irreplaceable place in the RFID system.

Organizations implementing RFID systems need an RFID middleware in order to integrate the RFID data with other applications and databases

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RFID Standards

The Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) is syntax for unique identifiers assigned to physical objects, unit loads, locations, or other identifiable entity playing a role in business operations.

EPCs have multiple representations, including binary forms suitable for use on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, and text forms suitable for data sharing among enterprise information systems.

GS1’s EPC Tag Data Standard (TDS) specifies the data format of the EPC, and provides encodings for numbering schemes — including the GS1 keys — within an EPC.

When unique EPCs are encoded onto individual RFID tags, radio waves can be used to capture the unique identifiers at extremely high rates and at distances well in excess of 10 metres, without line-of-sight contact. These characteristics of RFID can be leveraged to boost supply chain visibility and increase inventory accuracy.

Benefits

EPC/RFID has the potential to be used on many everyday consumer products as they move through the supply chain – from factories through distribution centres and into retail stores. As EPC/RFID evolves, it promises to offer significant benefits to consumers and companies. The improved information in the supply chain will help speed products to the shelf and insure they are available when consumers want and in the quantities they need. Removal of expired products will be easier, and prompt removal of any recalled product will be facilitated. In addition, checkout times for customers could be significantly shortened.

Privacy

To allow EPC/RFID to realise its potential for consumers, retailers and suppliers, it is important to address privacy concerns prompted by the current state of the technology while establishing principles for dealing with its evolution and implementation. Accordingly, companies spearheading the deployment of EPC/RFID have adopted the following Guidelines for use by all companies rolling out this technology. These Guidelines are intended to complement compliance with the substantive and comprehensive body of national and international legislation and regulation that deals with consumer protection, consumer privacy and related issues. They are based, and will continue to be based, on industry responsibility, providing accurate information to consumers and ensuring consumer choice.

GS1 Guidelines on the Use of EPC/RFID for Consumer Products

The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide a responsible basis for the use of EPC/RFID technology for consumer items. These guidelines were developed by the GS1 Public Policy Steering Committee (PPSC). Under the auspices of GS1, these Guidelines have been followed since January 1, 2005 and will continue to evolve as advances in EPC/RFID and its applications are made and consumer research is conducted. As EPC/RFID evolves, so too will new issues. EPC/RFID users are committed to addressing these issues and engaging in a dialogue about them with interested parties.
 

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