Application of RFID in a Flexible Assembly Production Line Based on Tracking Algorithm

2014 ◽  
Vol 1037 ◽  
pp. 557-560
Author(s):  
Bing Feng Liu ◽  
Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Production Line ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Tracking Algorithm ◽  
Filter Model ◽  
Flexible Assembly ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Assembly Production ◽  
Flexible Assembly Line

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology provides a wireless way to detect and recognize objects. By using the RFID reader as a sensor, development of RFID helper object tracking system to track the production situation of a flexible assembly line make tracking application. At the same time, based on the range and without scope of cooperation tracking algorithm, we analysis the system. And in order to achieve the balance of density and cost among the read write device, this paper considers only simple reader and omnidirectional scattering antenna. In order to further improve the production efficiency, we use a particle filter model, in order to further processing tracking result of object, improve tracking precision. We suggest that the tracking system can also predict the operation state of product in assembly production line.

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

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (7) ◽  
pp. 665 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Performance Evaluation of a Novel Animals Tracking System based on UHF RFID Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Catarinucci ◽  
Luigi Patrono
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Uhf Rfid ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Received Signal Strength Indication ◽  
Localization And Tracking ◽  
Localization Data

The adoption of solutions based on Radio Frequency IDentification technology in a wide range of contexts is a matter of fact. In many situations, such as the tracking of small-size living animals, the straightforward use of commercial systems does not ensure adequate performance. Consequently, both the RFID hardware and the software control platform should be tailored for the particular application. In this work, the specific requirements of Near Field Ultra High Frequency RFID reader antennas suitable for small-size animal localization and tracking are identified and a control system in a LabVIEW environment is designed. Afterwards, both hardware and software solutions have been implemented and validated. In particular, an algorithm based on the measured Received Signal Strength Indication, in order to obtain precise localization data, was developed and validated. Finally, the set-up of a first working prototype involving built-in-lab reader antennas has been completed and tested. The achieved results prove the effectiveness of the proposed tracking system.

scholarly journals Radio-Frequency Identification Specimen Tracking to Improve Quality in Anatomic Pathology

2019 ◽  
Vol 144 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-195
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Norgan ◽  
Kurt E. Simon ◽  
Barbara A. Feehan ◽  
Lynn L. Saari ◽  
Joseph M. Doppler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Error Mitigation ◽  
Specimen Collection ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Identification Tags ◽  
Physician Order Entry

Context.— Preanalytic errors, including specimen labeling errors and specimen loss, occur frequently during specimen collection, transit, and accessioning. Radio-frequency identification tags can decrease specimen identification and tracking errors through continuous and automated tracking of specimens. Objective.— To implement a specimen tracking infrastructure to reduce preanalytic errors (specimen mislabeling or loss) between specimen collection and laboratory accessioning. Specific goals were to decrease preanalytic errors by at least 70% and to simultaneously decrease employee effort dedicated to resolving preanalytic errors or investigating lost specimens. Design.— A radio-frequency identification specimen-tracking system was developed. Major features included integral radio-frequency identification labels (radio-frequency identification tags and traditional bar codes in a single printed label) printed by point-of-care printers in collection suites; dispersed radio-frequency identification readers at major transit points; and systems integration of the electronic health record, laboratory information system, and radio-frequency identification tracking system to allow for computerized physician order entry driven label generation, specimen transit time tracking, interval-based alarms, and automated accessioning. Results.— In the 6-month postimplementation period, 6 mislabeling events occurred in collection areas using the radio-frequency identification system, compared with 24 events in the 6-month preimplementation period (75% decrease; P = .001). In addition, the system led to the timely recovery of 3 lost specimens. Labeling expenses were decreased substantially in the transition from high-frequency to ultrahigh frequency radio-frequency identification tags. Conclusions.— Radio-frequency identification specimen tracking prevented several potential specimen-loss events, decreased specimen recovery time, and decreased specimen labeling errors. Increases in labeling/tracking expenses for the system were more than offset by time savings and loss avoidance through error mitigation.

scholarly journals O mouse, where art thou? The Mouse Position Surveillance System (MoPSS) - an RFID based tracking system

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Habedank ◽  
Birk Urmersbach ◽  
Pia Kahnau ◽  
Lars Lewejohann
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
Validation Data ◽  
Preference Testing ◽  
Group Management ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Arduino Microcontroller

AbstractExisting methods for analysis of home cage based preference tests are either time consuming, not suitable for group management, expensive and/or based on proprietary equipment that is not freely available. For this reason, we developed an automated system for group housed mice based on radio frequency identification: the Mouse Position Surveillance System (MoPSS). The system uses an Arduino microcontroller with compatible components, it is affordable and easy to rebuild for every laboratory. The MoPSS was validated using female C57BL/6J mice and manual video comparison. It proved to be accurate even for fast moving mice (up to 100 % accuracy after logical reconstruction), and is already implemented in several studies in our laboratory. Here, we provide the complete construction description as well as the validation data and the results of an example experiment. This tracking system will allow group-based preference testing with individually identified mice to be carried out in a convenient manner, creating the foundation for better housing conditions from the animals’ perspective.

scholarly journals INTEGRASI RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) DAN HAULING TRACKING SYSTEM (HTS) DALAM OPTIMASI OPERASIONAL PENGANGKUTAN DAN PENCAMPURAN BATUBARA PT ADARO INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Arief Andarwan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Integrated Technology ◽  
Coal Blending ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Coal Supply ◽  
Main Components

ABSTRAK Proses pengangkutan dan pencampuran batubara di PT Adaro Indonesia terbilang cukup unik, menggunakan sistem ‘blending berjalan”, proses pencampuran dilakukan dengan mengatur waktu kedatangan alat pengangkut batubara di terminal fasiltas pemrosesan batubara dan pengisian tongkang agar tiba sesuai dengan waktu yang direncanakan. Untuk menunjang proses optimasi agar menghasilkan kualitas pencampuran yang on spec dan on time dibutuhkan sistem monitoring material, method dan machine yang mumpuni. Teknologi Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) dipilih karena mampu menghasilkan komunikasi data yang cepat. Komponen utama RFID adalah alat pembaca (reader) dan alat penanda (tagger). Alat pembaca dirakit secara elektronik dan beroperasi dengan memanfaatkan sumber energi panas matahari konversi dari solar cell dan ditempatkan di setiap titik strategis di jalur pengangkutan. Alat tagger ditempatkan pada semua alat pengangkut batubara (trailer). Sistem software dan database dibuat secara lokal dan terintegrasi ke pusat database yang terhubung melalui topologi jaringan. Semua transaksi kegiatan pengangkutan mulai dari alat angkut dalam  posisi kosong, pengisian, penimbangan sampai penumpahan atau penumpukan diproses secara online dan real time. Sistem ini juga diintegrasikan dengan aplikasi tracking monitoring yang dibuat dan dikembangkan untuk pemantauan data secara real time oleh semua pihak yang terlibat dalam rantai pasok operasional pengangkutan dan pencampuran batubara.Implementasi integrasi teknologi yang disusun berdasarkan analisa kebutuhan bisnis proses ini memberikan dampak langsung dan tidak langsung. Secara biaya pengadaan dan perawatan, tools ini lebih murah dari produk pasaran yang ditawarkan. Dari segi kualitas menghasilkan peningkatan presisi pencampuran. Sisi operasional juga memberikan penghematan dari proses kerja yang efisien dengan peningkatan produktivitas alat angkut. Tindakan perbaikan yang berkelanjutan dan tepat sasaran dari aktivitas pengangkutan dan pencampuran juga dapat dilakukan karena data evaluasi yang dihasilkan dari integrasi teknologi ini valid dan dapat diandalkan. Kata Kunci : RFID, Coal Hauling, Coal Blending, Hauling Tracking System  ABSTRACT Coal hauling and mixing in PT Adaro Indonesia is fairly unique, using an “on the way mixing” system, the mixing process is operated by setting the arrival time of the coal truck at coal processing and barge loading terminal facility so that truck arrived according to planned time. In order to support the optimization process to produce optimum quality mixing that is on spec and on time, require capable monitoring system of material, method and machine. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology was chosen because it is able to produce fast data communications. The main components of RFID are reader and tagger. The reader is electronically assembled and operated by using thermal energy conversion from solar cell which placed at each strategic point along hauling road. The tagger is placed on every coal truck (trailer). The software and database system is created locally and integrated into central database that connected through network topology. All transaction from hauling activity starting from the trucks at empty position, loading, passing, weighing until dumping are processed online and real time. This system also integrated with tracking monitoring application that is established and developed for real time monitoring by all parties involved in coal supply chain. The implementation of this technology integration that based on business needs analysis has direct and indirect impact. In terms of investment and maintenance costs, these tools are cheaper than commonly product offered in industrial market. From quality aspect results, it gives enhancement of mixing precision. The operational side also provides saving from efficient working process by increasing truck productivity. Continuous and accurate corrective action from coal hauling and blending operation can also be done because data evaluation that generated from this integrated technology are valid and reliable. Keyword: RFID, Coal Hauling, Coal Blending, Hauling Tracking System

scholarly journals Assessing the Activity of Individual Group-Housed Broilers Throughout Life Using a Passive Radio Frequency Identification System—A Validation Study

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 3612
Author(s):  
Malou van der Sluis ◽  
Yvette de Haas ◽  
Britt de Klerk ◽  
T. Bas Rodenburg ◽  
Esther D. Ellen
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Individual Identification ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Rfid System ◽  
Frequency Identification

Individual data are valuable for assessing the health, welfare and performance of broilers. In particular, data on the first few days of life are needed to study the predictive value of traits recorded early in life for later life performance. However, broilers are generally kept in groups, which hampers individual identification and monitoring of animals. Sensor technologies may aid in identifying and monitoring individual animals. In this study, a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) system was implemented to record broiler activity, in combination with traditional video recordings. The two main objectives were (1) to validate the output of the RFID system by comparing it to the recorded locations on video, and (2) to assess whether the number of antennas visited per unit time could serve as a measure of activity, by comparing it to the distance recorded on video and to the distance moved as recorded using a validated ultra-wideband (UWB) tracking system. The locations recorded by the RFID system exactly matched the video in 62.5% of the cases, and in 99.2% of the cases when allowing for a deviation of one antenna grid cell. There were moderately strong Spearman rank correlations between the distance recorded with the RFID system and the distance recorded from video (rs = 0.82) and between UWB and RFID (rs = 0.70) in approximately one-hour recordings, indicating that the RFID system can adequately track relative individual broiler activity, i.e., the activity level of a broiler in comparison to its group members. As the RFID tags are small and lightweight, the RFID system is well suited for monitoring the individual activity of group-housed broilers throughout life.

RFID

2014 ◽  
pp. 53-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antti Permala ◽  
Karri Rantasila ◽  
Eetu Pilli-Sihvola ◽  
Ville Hinkka
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Visual Contact ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
Data Content ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Closed Systems

The use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking in closed systems is replacing barcode as dominant tracking system in many industrial sectors because RFID enables reading multiple objects simultaneously without visual contact. To enlarge tracking systems to cover global supply chains, all aspects related to RFID, such as radio frequencies, data content, transmission protocols, and message sets, need to be standardised. By collecting, processing, and distributing information efficiently, organisations should be able to improve the efficiency of their transport logistics processes, lower their operational costs, and improve their portfolio of logistics services. This chapter describes the current perspectives, challenges, and benefits of RFID tracking applications in manufacturing industry. The perspectives derived from review of previous research are validated by using case study method.

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