What security devices are embedded in personal items that we buy? —Name withheld ——— To my knowledge, the only company currently employing radio frequency identification technology in this manner is Gerry Weber International (see Gerry Weber Sews in RFID's Benefits)....
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Is the technology used in the system's transceivers, which are built into most ski and snowboard clothing, a type of passive tag? —Name withheld ——— I am not very familiar with RECCO's Avalanche system, but from what I gather from reading the company's Web site, it is...
Please describe some of the issues hindering the technology's deployment. —Name withheld ——— There are always barriers to adopting a new technology, and radio frequency identification is no exception. There are different types of RFID—passive high-frequency (HF) and...
Is it true that passive RFID tags in hospitals can not be read if they are covered with, for example, a blanket or a white sheet? —Name withheld ——— That is untrue. Passive high-frequency (HF) and ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tags can be read through a blanket or a...
A study conducted by the National Retail Federation found that fraudulent returns will cost retailers nearly $3.7 billion this holiday season. RFID could help lower that number, adding to a company’s ROI.
Is this a feasible and practical application of radio frequency identification? —Name withheld ——— Yes, very much so. Passive RFID transponders come in all shapes and sizes. Small low-frequency (LF), high-frequency (HF) or ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) transponders can be...
How can the technology help to facilitate this application? —Name withheld ——— There are a couple of ways to think about this. One involves tracking parts from the point at which they are made until they arrive at an automobile manufacturing facility, and the other...
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What would the direct advantage of radio frequency identification technology be over bar codes if implemented in such an environment? —Name withheld ——— There are several benefits, but simply put, it comes down to real-time visibility. Placing passive RFID...
Also, what is the cost of passive UHF EPC Gen 2 RFID tags? —Name withheld ——— Tag prices vary, depending on the volume you purchase, whether you are buying a raw inlay (just the transponder, mounted on a substrate) or a finished label, and other factors. The cheapest...