RFID-Enabled Location Determination within Indoor Environments

The ability to track the real-time location and movement of items or people offers a broad range of useful applications in areas such as safety, security and the supply chain. Current location determination technologies, however, have limitations that heavily restrict how and where these applications are implemented, including the cost, accuracy of the location calculation and the inherent properties of the system. The Global Positioning System (GPS), for example, cannot function indoors and is useful only over large-scaled areas such as an entire city. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification technology which has seen increasingly prominent use over the last few decades. The technology uses modulated Radio Frequency signals to transfer data between its two main components, the reader and the transponder. Its many applications include supply chain management, asset tracking, security clearance and automatic toll collection. In recent years, advancements in the technology have allowed the location of transponders to be calculated while interfacing with the reader. This article documents an investigation into using an active RFID based solution for tracking.

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A Framework for Assessing the Value of RFID Implementation by Tier-One Suppliers to Major Retailers

Journal of theoretical and applied electronic commerce research ◽

10.3390/jtaer3010007 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 55-70

Author(s):

Dharmaraj Veeramani ◽

Jenny Tang ◽

Alfonso Gutierrez

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Return On Investment ◽

Real Life ◽

Data Capture ◽

Automatic Identification ◽

Rfid Technology ◽

Frequency Identification ◽

The Impact

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a rapidly evolving technology for automatic identification and data capture of products. One of the barriers to the adoption of RFID by organizations is difficulty in assessing the potential return on investment (ROI). Much of the research and analyses to date of ROI in implementing RFID technology have focused on the benefits to the retailer. There is a lack of a good understanding of the impact of RFID at upper echelons of the supply chain. In this paper, we present a framework and models for assessing the value of RFID implementation by tier-one suppliers to major retailers. We also discuss our real-life application of this framework to one of Wal-Mart’s top 100 suppliers

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Radio Frequency Identification Systems Security Challenges in Supply Chain Management

Smart Devices, Applications, and Protocols for the IoT - Advances in Multimedia and Interactive Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-7811-6.ch010 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 220-242 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kamalendu Pal

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Security And Privacy ◽

Automatic Identification ◽

Radio Waves ◽

Chain Management ◽

Data Capturing ◽

Stored Information

The radio frequency idtentification (RFID) is a wireless technology that enable automatic identification and extraction of stored information from any tagged object within a supply chain environment. A simple RFID system uses radio waves to collect and transfer data from a tag attached to an object linked to an RFID reader for identifying, tracking, and data capturing. However, RFID-based systems have numerous security- and privacy-related threats for the deployment of such technology in supply chain automation purpose. This chapter explains the technical fundamentals of RFID systems and its security threats. It also classifies the existing security and privacy threats into those which target the RFID components such as the tag, the communication channel, and the overall system threats. Finally, the chapter discusses the open research challenges that need further investigation, especially with the rapid introduction of diverse RFID applications in supply chain management (SCM).

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Research of a Novel Automatic Management System for Material Storages

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.977.476 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 977 ◽

pp. 476-479

Author(s):

Zuo Tao Jin ◽

Yun Wang

Keyword(s):

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Management System ◽

Automatic Identification ◽

Management Efficiency ◽

Embedded Computer ◽

Middleware Technology ◽

Frequency Identification ◽

The Cost ◽

Radio Frequency Identification Devices

According to the management efficiency of material storages, a design scheme of automatic management system is designed based on radio frequency identification devices. The hardware platform of the system is realized based on nRF2401 and embedded computer technology. The software design of each subsystem is achieved by using the middleware technology of radio frequency identification devices and embedded software development and database programming technology. The field trial experiments and the laboratory testing results indicate that the system can realize effectively the automatic identification and management of material storages. It can improve the operation efficiency and greatly enhance the automation level of material storages management and save the cost of management.

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Radio Frequency IDentification for Meat Supply-Chain Digitalisation

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20174957 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (17) ◽

pp. 4957

Author(s):

Paolo Barge ◽

Alessandro Biglia ◽

Lorenzo Comba ◽

Davide Ricauda Aimonino ◽

Cristina Tortia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Near Field ◽

Meat Products ◽

Automatic Identification ◽

Dual Frequency ◽

Item Level ◽

Reader Antenna ◽

Frequency Identification

Digitalised supply-chain traceability systems can offer wide prospects both for improving safety as well as enhancing perceived quality. However, the coupling between physical goods and information is often difficult for agri-food items. A solution could be the use of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) systems. Due to its wide reading range, Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) technology is already widely used in logistics and warehousing, mostly for the identification of batches of items. A growing interest is also emerging in Near Field Communication (NFC), as several smartphones embed an integrated NFC antenna. This paper deals with the automatic identification of meat products at item level, proposing and evaluating the adoption of different RFID technologies. Different UHF and NFC solutions are proposed, which benchmark tag performances in different configurations, including four meat types (fatty beef, lean beef, chicken and pork), by using a specifically designed test bench. As avoiding the application of two different tags could be advantageous, dual frequency devices (UHF and NFC) are also considered. Significant differences in tag performances, which also depend on meat type and packaging, are highlighted. The paper highlights that tag positioning should consider the geometry of the packaging and the relative positioning of tag, meat and reader antenna.

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Evaluation of RFID Tag Anti-Collision Algorithms in Supply Chain Automation

The IoT and the Next Revolutions Automating the World - Advances in Web Technologies and Engineering ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9246-4.ch004 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 49-65

Author(s):

Kamalendu Pal

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Object Identification ◽

Collision Problem ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Radio Signals ◽

Radio Frequency Signals ◽

Frequency Identification ◽

Measurement Mechanism

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged objects. RFID is an important technology used by the Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This technology enables communication between the main devices used in RFID system, the reader, and the tags. The tags share a common communication channel. Therefore, if more than one tag tries to send information at the same time, the reader will be incapable of differentiating these signals in the case of radio signals interference. This phenomenon is known as tag collision problem. The problem of tag collision is one of the major disadvantages for fast tagged-object identification in supply chain management. This chapter describes four different types of binary search algorithms for avoidance of tag collision, and then presents a performance measurement mechanism for RFID application system. Finally, simulation-based experimental results on the performance of these algorithms are presented.

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Improving sheep production and welfare in extensive systems through precision sheep management

Animal Production Science ◽

10.1071/an11097 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 52 (7) ◽

pp. 665 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Jessica E. Morris ◽

Greg M. Cronin ◽

Russell D. Bush

Keyword(s):

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Production Efficiency ◽

Sheep Industry ◽

Monitoring Frequency ◽

Frequency Identification ◽

Australian Sheep ◽

Sheep Production ◽

The Cost ◽

Improve Production Efficiency

This overview discusses how precision sheep management could be utilised in the Australian sheep industry to improve production efficiency and reduce animal welfare concerns due to low monitoring frequency by stockpeople. The concept of precision sheep management is described. This is a system in which sheep are managed as individuals or small groups rather than as a (whole) flock. Precision sheep management utilises the application of radio frequency identification technology, enabling producers to better monitor sheep in extensive situations, and contribute to improved efficiency of management and sheep welfare. Examples of combining radio frequency identification with other technologies such as walk-over-weighing and Pedigree Matchmaker are discussed. These technologies provide producers with tools to improve the cost effectiveness of, and labour efficiency associated with, collecting data on individual animals. The combined technologies should also improve consistency and reliability of information, enhancing decision-making by producers, for example, from regular monitoring of biometric variables such as liveweight, or calculating breeding values to enable superior genetic comparisons over time.

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Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability

Canadian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4141/cjas2012-029 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 93 (1) ◽

pp. 23-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

P. Barge ◽

P. Gay ◽

V. Merlino ◽

C. Tortia

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Radio Frequency ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Regulatory Compliance ◽

Identification System ◽

Traceability System ◽

Livestock Management ◽

Farm Type ◽

Animal Identification ◽

Frequency Identification

Barge, P., Gay, P., Merlino, V. and Tortia, C. 2013. Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 23–33. Animal electronic identification could be exploited by farmers as an interesting opportunity to increase the efficiency of herd management and traceability. Although radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for animal identification have already been envisaged, the integration of a RFID traceability system at farm level has to be carried out carefully, considering different aspects (farm type, number and species of animals, barn structure). The tag persistence on the animal after application, the tag-to-tag collisions in the case of many animals contemporarily present in the reading area of the same antenna and the barn layout play determinant roles in system reliability. The goal of this paper is to evaluate the RFID identification system performance and determine the best practice to apply these devices in livestock management. RFID systems were tested both in laboratory, on the farm and in slaughterhouses for the implementation of a traceability system with automatic animal data capture. For this purpose a complete system for animal identification and tracking, accomplishing regulatory compliance as well as supply chain management requirements, has been developed and is described in the paper. Results were encouraging for identification of calves both in farms and slaughterhouses, while in swine breeding, identification was critical for small piglets. In this case, the design of a RFID gate where tag-to-tag collisions are avoided should be envisaged.

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