White Papers
Each month, RFID Journal receives numerous white paper submissions from outside experts. We read each paper carefully and select the most informative articles. Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of facts or claims in these papers.
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Emerging Technologies white papers
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Innovative Bar-Code and RFID Printing Solutions for SAP Users
Published May 2011Producing bar-code and RFID output from SAP applications has traditionally proved challenging. The specialized, rugged printers used for printing bar-code and RFID labels on production lines, in warehouses, at shipping docks and in other industrial environments utilize different command languages than office printers supported by legacy SAP software, and IT departments often depend on middleware or printer-specific scripts to enable a printer to recognize SAP output. This white paper outlines solutions from SAP and Zebra Technologies designed to provide a seamless environment for creating complex bar-code and RFID labels for a wide range of business applications. (8 pages)
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NFC in Public Transport
Published April 2011This white paper was produced by members of the NFC Forum, representing a wide spectrum of the ecosystem required to develop and introduce public-transport programs based on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. It provides a general overview and an introduction for transport operators and other entities to the use cases, benefits, and requirements of using NFC technology. Selected public-transport use cases are included, to illustrate how NFC can benefit both travelers and transport operators. (33 pages)
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RKDT Dual Technology Proximity Readers and Standalones
Published April 2011Secura Key has introduced its Radio Key Dual Technology (RKDT) line of HID-compatible readers and standalone units. This white paper covers proprietary protocols, development, card-data formats, standalone and Wiegand output, reader compatibility and HID compatible cards. (3 pages)
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On-Demand Color RFID Label and Tag Printing
Published April 2011Companies of various sizes and types often need on-demand or short runs of full-color customized product labels. Primera Technology explains how its LX400 and LX900 color label printers can be used to produce professional, photo-quality RFID labels for use on a wide variety of products. (5 pages)
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The Benefits of Using Rigorously Tested Routines from Numerical Libraries
Published March 2011Rob Meyer, the CEO of the Numerical Algorithms Group, discusses areas of RFID research and development involving computationally intensive mathematical and statistical methods, particularly when time to market for new products is a key concern. This white paper provides a framework for understanding how commercially available numerical libraries can provide a powerful tool for managing the challenges of using radio frequency identification technologies. (7 pages)
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The Cloud and RFID: Making Deployments Seamless
Published March 2011Terso Solutions' Mark Sehmer and Nathan Pleshek discuss the use of radio frequency identification and cloud computing (Internet-based computing utilizing shared resources, including hardware, software and services, on an on-demand and as-needed basis). By "embracing the cloud," the authors assert, enterprises can deploy RFID much faster, while avoiding many costly upfront infrastructure expenses required for pre-cloud systems. (7 pages)
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Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology and Measurements
Published March 2011Rohde & Schwarz's Roland Minihold offers an overview of Near Field Communication (NFC)—a short-range wireless connectivity technology that evolved from a combination of existing contactless identification and interconnection technologies—and its uses, as well as RF measurements on NFC units, and shows some examples of measurement results. (24 pages)
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An Introduction to Passive RFID
Published January 2011Zebra Technologies provides an overview of RFID technology, describes current standards and details how RFID can complement existing bar-code technology while enabling new applications in diverse industries. (12 pages)
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RFID Tag Design, Sub Fractional Performance Effects
Published December 2010This document, written by Mentor Graphics' Gregory Hassman, demonstrates the system-level effects and expected ramifications of designing RFID tags that are smaller than the optimized length. (15 pages)
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Bar Code and RFID Convergence: Enabling Greater Visibility Through Standards
Published November 2010VDC Research's Drew Nathanson and Tom Wimmer discuss how the combination of radio frequency identification and bar-code technologies can provide end users with more actionable business intelligence, with little disruption to existing solutions and processes, from a robust technology platform. Such convergence can help companies increase visibility, enhance the decision-making process and improve operational efficiencies. (20 pages)
