If I have a low-frequency RFID passive tag (125 kHZ), how could I create another tag that, if interrogated by an RFID reader, would produce the same result as the original? And would they have the same serial number? —Name withheld ——— If the tags are read-write, you...
Is this possible? And if so, what limitations would there be? —Name withheld ——— The answer is yes, but requires some elaboration. First, there are different types of RFID technology that you could use. Magellan Technology has developed high-frequency (HF) tags that...
There are many exciting projects taking place in the region, and they could impact the global adoption of radio frequency identification.
The product was covered in February 2009, in an article on RFIDJournal.com. How can I purchase this technology? I need to obtain prices and conditions for such a solution. —Name withheld ——— Tagent is not currently offering the solution discussed in that article, I'm...
Consumers are abandoning retailers that fail to stock the items they want to buy, and are less loyal to specific brands.
Is there a point at which there might be too many tagged objects for a particular number of interrogators to read? —Name withheld ——— I don't believe there is an ideal ratio of tags to readers. In most deployments, the focus is on using the proper number of readers to...
For which applications should companies use RFID solutions based on the EPCglobal standards, versus those that do not require the standards? —Name withheld ——— Radio frequency identification is an enabling technology, and the applications that it enables are...
How can we obtain access to read the codes on a portable terminal device? Is there a standard? And after reading the RFID labels, does the information captured depend on the variables previously recorded? —Confused in Colombia ——— Dear Confused, It's important to...
What are some recent trends and challenges in this industry? —Shabana ——— Shabana: The biggest trend, by far, is toward adopting active RFID technologies to better track and manage hospital equipment, such as wheelchairs, gurneys, oxygen pumps, pulse oximeters and...
Please explain how I can locate a hidden interrogator and turn it off. Thanks. —Name withheld ——— You can detect the presence of radio waves using a high-performance digital oscilloscope, such as the R&S RTO Oscilloscope from, Rohde & Schwarz, or a spectrum analyzer,...
I have an idea for a new application of radio frequency identification. How should I go about researching its viability? —Name withheld ——— The best thing to do would probably be to contact an objective observer who knows RFID technology. There are consultants who...
Can RFID Track Bees? I am seeking a transponder that can be attached to the body of a bee. I need to be able to read the transponder from a distance of approximately 2 meters (6.6 feet). Any ideas for how this might be accomplished? —Name withheld ——— Unfortunately,...