Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Chapter 11. RFID peripherals Ph.D Chang-Duk Jung

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Uses of RFID printing RFID printing of labels is required for a range of applications, which include: –Compliance labeling –Warehouse logistics –Access control –Asset tracking –Baggage tagging

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Installing RFID printers  Place the printer on a flat and leveled surface  Attach the AC power cord to the AC power socket  Attach the AC power cord to a grounded electrical outlet  Load the printer ribbon and labels  Execute the printer installation software  Select a mode from the setup program  Choose an appropriate port type  Choose a local or network connection

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. RFID printer properties Printer speed – Specifies the speed at which the media passes through the printer while printing Media handling – Specifies how the printer will handle the media Paper feed shift – Adjusts the position of the label continued

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. RFID printer properties, continued Label length – Specifies the length of the label Label width – Specifies the width of the label Orientation – Specifies the orientation of the image Auto calibrate – Detects gaps and notches Save config – Saves unique configurations

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Ancillary RFID devices Encoder – A small RFID device that translates signals or data into a format that can be transmitted or stored on a label Types of label applicators –Handheld label applicators –Semi-automatic label applicators –Automatic label applicators A wipe-on machine –Print and apply label applicators –Automatic bottle labelers Automated label applicator – A type of labeling machine that is designed to apply labels to products Feedback system – A device that identifies and reports tag failures

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. RFID printing process

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Real-time location system Real-time location system(RTLS) – A wireless radio frequency solution that continuously monitors and reports the locations of tracked resources in real time RTLS components –Finder –Tracker –Logger Asset management – A collection of asset properties in real time, together with its unique ID

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Animal tracking Livestock and wild animals Track –Health –Movement –Migration –Breeding habits ISO /11785

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Meat processing RFID tags survive heat and cold, unlike barcodes Track –Location of meat –Temperature –Duration of storage –Weight

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Health care industry Track caregivers, patients, and medical equipment Better –Emergency management –Monitoring of patients –Staff utilization –Equipment management –Information delivery –Revenue capture

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Manufacturing industry Manage the movement of equipment, inventory, tools, work-in-process, and key personnel –Safety measures –Staff monitoring and guidance –Event and asset management –Information delivery –Workflow management

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Supply chain Track assets in logistic centers, warehouses, and other areas –Optimal staff monitoring and guidance –Increased visibility of assets –Event and asset management –Workflow management –Safety measures to avoid collision

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Warehouse management systems Efficiently manage the flow of material, information, and resources in a warehouse The challenges in integrating RFID in WMS are: –The volume of data might be enormous, which will stretch the limits of an RFID-enabled WMS –Eliminating errors is a challenge because of the technical limitations of RFID-enabled WMS –Different materials, such as metals and liquids, are present in the warehouse environment, which can interfere with tag reads –Because the standards of using RFID readers and printers are evolving, integrating WMS and RFID readers and printers will be difficult

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Unit summary Discussed RFID printers, printer properties, and ancillary devices Discussed RTLS and WMS

Korea University Ubiquitous LAB. Review questions What is an automated label applicator? To track assets in the meat processing industry, why is RFID used instead of the barcode system?