What would the expected cost and savings be for small, large and manufacturing businesses, as well as distribution centers (DCs) and service businesses? A small business would be any company that meets the size standard determined by the U.S. Small Business...
What future applications do you foresee for emergency first responders pertaining to radio frequency identification? —Name withheld ——— There are a number of applications that have already been deployed. The state of Texas, for instance, has implemented an RFID system...
What is the definition of RFID? —Name withheld ——— That really depends on whom you ask. RFID, of course, stands for "radio frequency identification," which our glossary defines as "any method of identifying unique items using radio waves." Some insist that RFID is...
Would it be possible for an active RFID tag to be interrogated by a cell phone with specially designed software? ——— To answer this question, I reached out to the engineers at Savi Technology, a leading provider of active RFID systems. Here is the company's response:...
What is the basic circuit layout of a microchip used in an RFID transponder? ——— There are several good block diagrams that can be found online. The RFID Technology White Paper from Prototype Express is a good resource. And for a block diagram of an...
Which RFID system is the most robust for inventory control, including passive tags, portable readers and software? ——— There is no easy answer to this question. It depends on many factors. If your inventory is made up of small, individual items that need to be tracked...
Where can I find information pertaining to evaluations or ratings for the various health-care-oriented RFID firms? —Rodney, Oklahoma City ——— Rodney, As far as I am aware, there is no objective rating system for firms that provide RFID technology to the health-care...
Avery Dennison has produced a video explaining how radio frequency identification is being used to improve operations at American Apparel’s stores.
I have three questions: First, can radio frequency identification be used to track small parts, measuring 4.5 inches in length by 1 inch in width? Second, is it possible to connect a transceiver to an alarm system so that every time the reader receives a signal from a...
A new article continues the newspaper’s standing practice of misinforming the public regarding RFID.
I am looking to track small tools, and prevent them from being stolen, within a manufacturing environment. Which RFID technologies or applications are suitable? —Name withheld ——— The answer depends on the business processes involved, as well as your specific...
What volume of RFID tags do Wal-Mart and other retail organizations utilize on a consistent basis, in order to track all of their items? ——— Wal-Mart does not purchase any tags. Rather, its suppliers purchase the tags and then place them on cases of goods. Wal-Mart...