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RFID White Paper Library
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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AUTO-ID CENTER WHITE PAPERS
Securing the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Published September 2005
The complexity of the U.S. health-care system is increasing rapidly. Demographic changes, along with a host of new drugs, are causing greater volumes of raw materials and finished products to move through the pharmaceutical supply chain. This white paper from MIT's Auto-ID Center addresses how to fight the resultant counterfeit drug using auto-ID technology.
Auto-ID Center Savant Specification
Published September 2003
This paper, published the Auto-ID Center, has the original specification for the Savant software that was designed to be the central nervous system of the EPC network.
EPC Class 1 Specification
Published November 2002
This Auto-ID Center document specifies the original radio frequency communication interface and reader command functionality requirements for an UHF EPC Class I RFID tag.
Auto-ID Center Field Trial Report
Published September 2002
This Auto-ID Center paper describes the results of the initial phase of the center's field trials, in which pallets of goods were tracked from several manufacturing facilities to several retail distribution centers and stores. Reports on phases two and three were never published.
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Published September 2002
IBM's Tim Hanis explains how WebSphere Premises Server adopts and exploits an event-driven architecture (EDA), while bridging from an event-centric architecural model to integrate with services-based business tasks and processes.
Published September 2002
This paper explains the function of the Aero Solutions PatchTag antenna, which utilizes patch-antenna technology to improve performance when placed on metallic surfaces.
Published September 2002
This document from OATSystems describes an automated RFID tagging solution designed to allow the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to apply and verify EPC tags.
Published September 2002
Intelleflex addresses the limitations of passive technology and the physics of RFID, which allows extended range and reliability to battery-assisted tags.
Published September 2002
Submitted by ACISS' Henk G. Hilders, outlines a safe and secure multipurpose air-cargo handling system that enhances flight safety, is cost-effective and sustains today's required security level in the entire supply chain, including the airline industry.
Published September 2002
Innovision Research & Technology outlines its view of emerging NFC applications, technology and markets, and describes how the company’s existing technology and development expertise is being adapted to help ensure successful take-up of the technology.
Published September 2002
This TATA Consultancy Services white paper provides clarity on RFID and the issues involved, assisting non-technical users such as CxOs and functional managers to build a perspective for using the technology as a business enabler.
Published September 2002
Submitted by the Tata Consultancy, this document discusses how RFID solutions can help companies implement an RFID-based soltion for their supply-chain needs.
Published September 2002
This report, submitted by Teknologi-Radet, presents the results of a project on the opportunities and risks associated with RFID technology. The report was prepared by the Danish Board of Technology.
Published September 2002
This document examines how operational business intelligence (BI) differs from traditional approaches to supporting decision making, discusses misconceptions and shortcomings of traditional BI, and outlines the requirements of an effective operational BI solution.
Published September 2002
This white paper is the first in a series of T3Ci publications to outline the steps that suppliers can take toward deriving business value using RFID.
Published September 2002
This white paper, submitted by Modular Computing Systems (MCS), outlines the considerations defining and scoping a Supply Chain Automation (SCA) project, defined by the scale of the supply chain environment and processes to be implemented, the number and types of systems interfaces required and the existing infrastructure capabilities.
Published September 2002
Symbol Technologies examines the key features and functionality available in Gen 2, as well as the benefits they can provide to organizations looking to RFID for significant improvement in operational efficiency.
Published September 2002
This reference guide, submitted by Paxar, attempts to familiarize readers with RFID technology in an effort to help them ask the right questions when considering implementation.
Published September 2002
Detailed analysis of RFID label quality can be expensive and require a great deal of skill, but an RFID reader and other ommon equipment can provide some insight. The tests described in this publication from Paxar Americas provide basic information on how start assessing label quality via RFID.
Published September 2002
This white paper from Alvin Systems focuses on the company's RFID solutions for hospitals and health-care service providers.
Published September 2002
Microsoft's Hallie Forcinio describes for C-level executives and line-of-business managers the opportunities and business benefits of RFID. It includes a high-level view of the systems foundation for achieving those benefits, while minimizing the financial and technological risks.
Published September 2002
This white paper from Bitkom provides an overview of the numerous application-related and technical aspects of RFID systems. It shows that even in the highly competitive IT market, it is possible to define basic structures upon which different providers can agree.
Published September 2002
RFID and NFC technologies share a variety of uncommon engineering measurement challenges. This application note describes how the Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) from Tektronix offers an RFID-specific measurement package, in addition to its real-time capabilities.
Published September 2002
Ensuring good tag receptivity is key to optimizing an RFID system deployment. This paper from Impinj discusses how end users can make straightforward, head-to-head comparisons of tag performance, taking dead zones, optimum reader spacing and maximum inventory range into account.
Published September 2002
This white paper from EPCglobal US explains how EPC/RFID technology can change the way HLS manufacturers, distributors and retailers work together.
Published September 2002
Written by Atul Ankush Chatur of Infosys, this white paper discusses best practices observed with successful inbound logistics programs of manufacturing organizations in the automotive industry and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. It also examines the role of a 3PL services provider in this equation, focusing on transportation and warehousing services.
Published September 2002
Submitted by Zebra Technologies, this white paper provides an overview of RFID technology, standards and specifications available for compliance tagging. It also provides an overview of compliance tagging and steps to implementing a system including application planning, infrastructure evaluation, testing and operation.
Published September 2002
Submitted by the Tata Consultancy Services, this paper addresses the issue of data avalanche and ow to transform RFID data into useful information.
Published September 2002
This white paper from HK Systems and ConnecTerra considers the EPC Tagging Appliance, an RFID tagging solution that acts as a single point of contact to end users for installation, configuration and suppport.
Published September 2002
John Burnell of Intermec examines Gen 2 RFID technology's development path, illustrating the difference between what Gen 2 specifies and the range of performance compliant Gen 2 products could provide.
Published September 2002
Printronix discusses how smart labels combine RFID with bar coding for case/pallet pilot applications, and how printer/encoders are the engine for getting started.
Published September 2002
This white paper from Intermec describes the six key user requirements for Gen 2 performance (speed, efficiency, reliability, range, security and cost), and how they can differ among Gen 2-compliant products.
Published September 2002
Zebra Technologies explains the implications Gen 2 has for smart label printing, illustrating the need to support multiple RFID protocols, upgrade installed printer/encoders to support Gen 2, and identify and avoid potential obstacles and costs.
Published September 2002
This article by Mark Blitshteyn of Ion Industrial analyzes existing ESD control standards and interprets them for RFID label converting. It examines available static control methods in RFID converting, and offers a case study for static control on an RFID tag insertion module for a narrow-web press.
Published September 2002
Chris Fennig, director of frofessional services and contributor to RFID for Dummies, and RF engineer Chetan Karani, RF Engineer, in association with the ODIN Technologies library, offer a guide for dealing with the complexities of Gen 2 RFID.
Published September 2002
In response to the hassles of "slap and ship," many suppliers are turning to fully automated printer/aplicators. The downside is the prohibitive cost involved in the set-up of these operations. The question becomes: What is the right level of integration necessary to streamline an RFID operation without a crippling initial investment?
Published September 2002
To leverage RFID technology effectively and synchronize product and logistics data with external bodies and trading partners, data must be normalized, consistent and proactively managed. This white paper from Comergent discusses this problem and offers seven steps to product information collaboration that will ready an enterprise for RFID.
Published September 2002
Zebra Technologies explains how to improve security with identification printing solutions, featuring bar code, radio frequency identification, graphics, logos, digitized photos and text, with real-world examples of how companies and law enforcement agencies have benefited from ID card and label printing technology.
Published September 2002
Many benefits can be gained through process changes that take advantage of information available on unit-of-use labels with little incremental labeling or equipment costs. This white paper from Zebra Technologies presents an overview of the proposed FDA rule for unit-of-use bar code labeling scheduled to become mandatory in 2006.
Published September 2002
Velan Thillairajah of EAI Technologies; Sanjay Gossain of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland; and Dave Clarke of the American Red Cross offer an introduction to the world of RFID, discussing a number of business opportunities, challenges and strategies in that industry.
Published September 2002
In this white paper from Bestshore Business Solutions, authors Anthony Furness and Yali Sassoon lay the foundations for a thorough analysis of the potential role and value of AIDC technologies in maritime supply chain security. Such potential can only be realized if AIDC is integrated into holistic security solutions.
Published September 2002
With the United States taking enormous strides toward strengthening its homeland security in the years following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Infineon Technologies examines the use of chip-based identification in ePassports, as well as the role of education inassuage public concerns. For further information about this white paper, please contact saswato.das@infineon.com.
Published September 2002
With many confused about the various mandates in place and in the works, Zebra Technologies has produced a guide to help determine one's RFID readiness and how to get started.
Published September 2002
Alien Technology provides a brief explanation of how Class 1 Gen 2 improves on previous EPC protocols and the impact of those benefits.
Published September 2002
Why do we need RFID? If bar code and other automatic identification technologies have added so much to improve the efficiencies of data accuracy and real-time information acquisition, why must we turn to yet another technology? Weber Marking Systems, Inc., addresses these questions in a white paper written by Ann Marie Phaneuf, director of marketing.
Published September 2002
Today’s Emergency Department is faced with the unique challenge of meeting the safety needs of a higher-risk population while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The development of an RFID system deigned to work in this environment for the safety of patients and staff is the subject of this white paper, submitted by RFTechnologies.
Published September 2002
Retail analysts say RFID is poised to revolutionize retail operations, even if merchandise is never read at the point of sale. While standards and privacy policies for item-level retail RFID systems are sorted out, savvy retailers are launching RFID initiatives to test-drive the technology in proven areas of their supply chains. This paper by Intermec features seven places retailers can use tags, other than at the item level, to reduce labor, provide inventory visibility and improve profits.
Published September 2002
Companies need to look beyond the tag to see the true value of RFID. This white paper from Intermec describes how businesses have used internal RFID systems to reduce costs, improve efficiency and explain how lessons learned can be applied to a variety of industrial ooperations.
Published September 2002
RFID is a flexible technology that is convenient, easy to use and well-suited for automatic operation. It combines advantages not available with other identification technologies. This white paper by Intermec examines how RFID can benefit a variety of applications.
Published September 2002
This IBM-submitted white paper discusses the value proposition of WebSphere Information Integrator software, summarizing its primary capabilities and considering its role in the information infrastructure.
Published September 2002
Companies that can't provide information along with their products increasingly find themselves at a disadvantage versus their competitors who do. This white paper from Zebra Technologies shows how advanced bar code and related technologies can create sustainable advantages by providing the information required for modern business practices.
Published September 2002
This white paper from Zebra Technologies discusses specific opportunities to gain efficiency or new revenue in retail Post Office, express parcel, depot and delivery operations; how to improve asset management and security with bar code and RFID technology; and other cricial topics.
Published September 2002
Despite the mounting evidence that medical errors are a persistent and growing problem throughout the U.S. health care industry, little has been done to reverse the trend. Nationwide, less than 25 percent of hospitals have even rudimentary technology to reduce errors. This white paper from Zebra Technologies examines how bar coding and RFID can help improve this growing dilemma.
Published September 2002
This white paper from Zebra Technologies provides background, reference information and practical knowledge in the selection and application of “RFID-enabled” media—conventional labels, tickets and tags with embedded or attached RFID transponders—to the labeling of military goods and assets. It does not address “smart packaging,” where the transponder is embedded in the container itself. Parts of this document are being proposed as additions to MIL-STD 129 and MIL-STD 130.
Published September 2002
Innovision Research & Technology plc examines how smart ticketing offers the mass transit industry a significant opportunity to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance the traveling customer experience. The first steps toward a future of contactless mass transit ticketing are well underway.
Published September 2002
Submitted by Todd Warden, vice president of business development at Markem Corporation, this paper explores ambiguous middleware and the software needed for successful RFID deployments.
Published September 2002
This white paper, prepared by ThingMagic, explores the detailed infrastructure requirements for reading EPC Generation 2 tags, explains how ThingMagic’s software defined radio (SDR) technology easily manages the transition from Generation 1 to future protocol generations, and shows how SDR provides effective future-proofing against the future EPC generations and tag vendor iterations to come.
Published September 2002
This white paper, written by FKI Logistex, provides a general overview of RFID technology and its use in warehouses and distribution centers. It includes estimates of savings for specific activities, such as claims management, cross docking and dispatching.
Published September 2002
This white paper, written by InfoChip Systems, describes how low-frequency RFID tags can be used to improve certification, maintenance and tracking of critical equipment.
Published September 2002
Written for both technical and business professionals, this white paper from Laran RFID explores how RFID works, its various building blocks and the potential the technology has for the supply chain.
Published September 2002
Business integration provides two primary advantages: real-time access to business information and the insight needed to manage critical processes. With business integration, companies can see how business processes are performing, predict what might happen in the future and adjust those processes rapidly to address changes. This white paper by webMethods explains how using business integration can help create new applications and increase productivity.
Published September 2002
Submitted by SATO America, Inc., this dpcument describes the basic components of an RFID system and explores the technology, applications and competitive advantages of RFID technology and its uses for automatic identification data collection (AIDC).