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RFID System Overview
Tag Programmer
Portable Reader
Passive Tag
Wireless or hard wired connection to host computer
Wireless connection / no line of site to tag
Intranet – Internal Data Use and Decision Support
Internet – Customer and Corporate Reports
Tag Wakeup
Host Computer
Stationary Reader
Active Tag
Notification Alarm
Portal
Reader
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RFID Tag Types
Passive Tag
Draws power from the field created by the reader
Read range: 1’ to 20’
Read only or read/write
Low cost per tag in quantity
Active Tag
Battery powered
Read range: up to 300’
Cost driven by power requirement and data capacity
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RFID Readers
Portable/Manual
Stationary
Entry/Departure (Portal) Point
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4. Physical Asset Management
Fixed or mobile assets
Tag data contains asset information and allows tracking of movement
Portal notification and control
Line of site label view not required
Tools, Books, Laptops, Desktops, Cargo, Freight Containers, Pallets, Clothing, Cranes, ....
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Inventory Control
Real time update w/o product movement or human involvement
Portal control and audit
Automated shipping and receiving documents
Automated reorder of low inventory items
Total inventory visibility with history
Integration with Supply Chain Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and ERP Systems
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6. Patient Monitoring and Hospital Management
Track and/or locate patients and staff in real time
Restrict access to secure and high threat areas
Access patient information for review and update using tag programmer and mobile readers
Pharmacy and inventory product authentication
Track and control physical assets and inventory
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Document Control
Label-tag with unique data ID (critical dates, security level, permitted movement, authorized persons, …) and human readable information
Integrate with facility/activity security and access system
Check out/check in and portal management
Copier and scanner control and monitoring
Audible and/or digital notification of control breach
Periodic facility scan w/o line of site viewing required
Real time audit trail
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8. Product / Item Authentication
Label-tag with unique data ID and human readable information
Embedded tag with unique data for supply chain control
Ticket validation and portal access control
Audible and/or digital notification of control breach
Protect against counterfeiting and fraud
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9. Vehicle Access and Control
Car park management and dealer lot unit control
Tag allows hands free, no stop access through gated portal
Audible and/or digital notification of portal action
Integration with security and access systems
Data records for financial administration
Permanent, periodic and seasonal authorization
Zonal vehicle identification and locator
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10. Security Access and Control
Label-tag with unique data ID (picture, personal information, biometric, …) and human readable information or tamperproof tag with data only
Audible and/or digital notification of portal action
Integration with security and access systems
Permanent, periodic and seasonal restricted access authorization
Track, locate, and audit personnel movement
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11. Student Identification and Education Systems Control
Label-tag with unique data ID (picture, class information, schedule) and human readable information
Audible and/or digital notification of portal action – access monitoring and control
Track and locate student and teacher – attendance, catastrophe management
Physical asset management
Document and library management
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Library Management
Passive tag with unique data information
Automated check out, check in, and inventory control
Return book sorting using identifier
Portal control – anti theft – alarming and audit
On shelf inventory using mobile reader or stationary zonal readers
Passive tag library card for user identification
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13. Warehouse Container and Pallet Tracking and Control
Real time update w/o product movement or human involvement
Portal control and audit
Automated shipping and receiving documents
Total inventory visibility with history
Integration with Supply Chain Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and ERP Systems
Amount of idle inventory tied up in storage can be reduced
Portal identification of check in / check out and movement
Notification of unscheduled movement reducing theft and other forms of inventory shrinkage
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14. Manufacturing Process Administration
Read/write tag
Maintain item status in real time – plant/line info, component info, inspections, quality, testing, dates
Automated notification and documentation at set point, portal transfer, or process step completion
Tag remains with completed unit for service support info
Real time tracking of WIP, assembly status, inventory, part kits, and sub-assemblies
Integration with ERP, MRP, and Just-in-Time systems
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And More?
Shipping Container Tracking
Textile/laundry identification
Art and collectibles identification
Employee badge identification
Prepositioned Stores Inventory
Disaster Relief Worker Tracking
Machine Identification and Maintenance Records
Rail Car Locator …
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Changing Business
Opportunities
Enhance current operations and decision support applications with better data
Increase business knowledge with new data
Real time tracking and location of assets and personnel
Impact
Inventory reduction
Productivity
Asset tracking / control
Risk management
Smart product recalls
Reduce theft and inventory shrinkage
Meet customer requirement
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