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Fundamentals of RFID Track Presentations

Please note: This track was canceled because the speaker was unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions. The track sessions will be held online on Oct. 28.

Sunday, Sept. 26, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
RFID Basics
New to RFID? This session provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems, and the need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted.
Key takeaways:
* Get a brief overview of the EPCglobal network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide.
* Gain an understanding of the relationship between different standards in the area of EPC RFID, including the latest EPC Gen 2 standard, will be presented.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording

Sunday, Sept. 26, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
The Physics Behind RFID
Obtain a fundamental understanding of RFID hardware. This session will cover the different frequency bands used: LF (125 KHz), HF (13.56 MHz) and UHF (860 to 960 MHz and 2.45 GHz). The instructor will explore the nature of RF fields and radio propagation, including the complex areas of null spots, reflections, polarization and other issues. By explaining many buzzwords common within the RFID community, we will provide delegates with the terminology they need to understand the technology, and to work with systems integrators and other RFID vendors.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording

Sunday, Sept. 26, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Legislation and Standardization
Legislation regarding the use of RFID varies around the world and is subject to almost constant ongoing review. Standards will ensure compliance with legislation, and also guarantee interoperability between RFID systems manufactured by different technology providers. This session will offer an update on the latest developments by legislative and standardization bodies around the world.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording

Sunday, Sept. 26, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Live Demo: RFID in the Real World
Theory is nice, but wait until you experience RFID in action and see its potential—as well as the potential challenges you might encounter while deploying the technology. Our live demonstration of a UHF RFID interrogator with a variety of products will highlight many real-world issues that arise when deploying RFID. In addition, the instructor will demonstrate how antenna polarization and the presence of metal and liquids can affect the ability to read a tag on products, as well as various approaches to alleviating this problem.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording

Sunday, Sept. 26, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Real-World Considerations
The instructor will discuss some of the important practical issues that must be considered when embarking on an RFID deployment. These range from the all-important cost of tags and interrogators to practical approaches to ensuring high operational reliability. Example application areas will be presented, in order to highlight how to apply these insights in the real world.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording

Sunday, Sept. 26, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Building an RFID Business Case
Developing a strategy and business case is the first step toward understanding how RFID technology can develop high-performance results. The presenter will discuss various scenarios for RFID strategy and business-case development, and provide an in-depth look at components and output. Emphasis will be placed on defining the value of information, and on how to evaluate various pricing strategies for RFID deployments.
Speaker: Ultan McCarthy, Lecturer, Waterford Institute of Technology
Presentation | Recording