RFID Essentials Innovations and Beyond

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Radio-frequency identification. 2. An overview of RFID system elements. 3. Tools, techniques and technologies behind RFID. 4. RFID implementation issues. 5. RFID solutions for library systems: RFID working in library. 6. RFID solutions for library systems: concept of RFID and Barcodes. 8. RFID privacy issues. 9. RFID standards. 10. Applications of RFID and vertical industries. 11. Near field communications. 12. RFID in Indian and global perspectives. Appendices. RFID glossary. NFC terminology and glossary. Bibliography.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems are emerging as one of the most pervasive computing technologies due to their broad applicability. RFID systems consist of tiny integrated circuits equipped with antennas (RFID tags) that communicate with their reading devices (FID readers). This technology works using radio-frequency waves without line of sight. It has created tremendous opportunities for linking various objects in the physical world. These objects can be numbered, identified, cataloged, and tracked. RFID systems present many advantages and features that cannot be found in other ubiquitous computing environments. RFID communication is fast, convenient and its application can substantially save time, improve service, reduce labor cost, thwart product counterfeiting and theft, increase productivity gains and maintain quality standards. The topics covered are suitable for layman as well as professionals.