RFID, radio frequency identification technology,
RFID technology is a simple method of exchanging data between two entities namely a reader/ writer and a tags.this communication allows information about the tag or the element carrying the tag to be determined and in this way it enables processes to be managed more easily
RFID is used to track and locate items using simple low cost RFID tags that can be attached to goods or any other items. These tags are most widely seen in shops where they help prevent shoplifting theft. RFID is also used in many other areas helping in tracking items in production environment, provide asset tracking in warehouses and also it can be used in many other areas including vehicle management and host of other areas
As a result, RFID technology is now an indispensable tool for many areas of business, providing a low cost efficetive solution to many inventorymanagement and tracking requirements.
RFID can be used with existing system including bar codes and wi-fi
APPLICATION OF RFID
- Store product identification- RFID technology can be used within shops and stores as a form of alert for goods that have/ have not been pain for
- Asset tracking- RFID system can monitor .when RFID tags pass given points and on this way track the assets
- Airline baggage identification- airline need to monitor where baggage is and route it to required destination, RFID tags can be attached to bags to automate baggage routing
- Employee access control- many companies today require intelligent access control system.RFID technology is able to provide control as well as tracking, noting when cards past particular access point, etc
- Vehicle tracking- RFID technology can be used to determined when vehicle have been passed particular point and in this way their location can be approximately determined...
