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What is RFID? RFID or Radio frequency identification is a method of
identifying and tracking objects. An active or passive RFID tag communicates its
identity to an RFID reader using radio frequency wave. In the case of passive The RFID tag provides the reader with a sequence of data that encodes a unique identity for that object. The data must be decoded to ascertain the identity of the object. The decoding of the data is performed by cross-referencing the encoded data with external reference data to develop (decode) a more accurate understanding of who or what the object is. Once the identity of the object is known, the reader also knows its location and the time. This information - identity, location, and time - can be combined into a larger set of data, an RFID transaction, and passed to applications for further processing. The capability provided by the RFID transaction can enable a whole new world of opportunities. ...RFID
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an enabler of tracking processes in the extended value chain. Marks & Spencer Expands RFID Trial By Jonathan Collins Feb. 10 2004 After assessing the results of a trial using RFID tags to track items of clothing at its High Wycombe store near London U.K. food and clothing retailer Marks Spencer M S says it plans to extend its trial of item-level tagging. Though final details have to be determined those additional trials could start as soon as the spring and are expected to extend to a number of M S stores. RFID Journal, Feb 10, 2004 Beware the hype over RFID warns analyst IT organisations are in danger of jumping on the RFID bandwagon without understanding the technology s actual capabilities and limitations IT analysts at META Group warned yesterday. Their advice is to take it slow and start with basic projects. Radio Frequency Identification RFID tags consist of a microchip loaded with a unique code number and a tiny antenna that transmits data from the chip to a reader. Out Law.com, Feb 10, 2004 Turnover
too low for e-shelves Kelly Mills February 10 2004 THE promise of
electronic shelves is years off for Australian retailers who are only starting to consider
the benefits of radio frequency identification RFID . Talk about major RFID projects in
Australia this year is just that talk according to Manugistics Australia managing director
Tim Moylan. News.com.au Technology News, Feb 10, 2004 Farmers milk advantages of RFID Diana Thorp February 10 2004 THOUSANDS of Victorian cows are wearing Radio Frequency Identification tags as part of a pilot program to streamline collection and testing of milk samples. The tags are being used in conjunction with handheld scanners and a sorting robot at the Northern Herd Development Co-operative laboratory in the state's north-west. News.com.au Technology News, Feb 10, 2004 Event
Alert: SSA Global Hits the Campaign Trail to Meet with North American Customers
Customers will also learn and have an opportunity to discuss SSA Global's ability to help
companies extend their enterprise into areas such as corporate performance management
collaborative order management and product lifestyle management. Other session topics will
include Sarbanes-Oxley compliance logistics warehouse and transportation management as
well as RFID. In addition customers will Hear about SSA Global's company direction and
product strategy See product demonstrations of new functionality and features of SSA
Global solutions including Human Capital Management Advanced Planning and Scheduling and
Workflow Visit stations for demonstrations of several of SSA Global's core products such
as BPCS TM PRMS TM and Masterpiece TM Learn about the new SSA OnePoint Support offerings
As a part of this tour SSA Global will also... Canadian Corporate Newswire,
Feb 10, 2004 Leading regional networking distributor sees strong adoption of Zebra desktop label printers in healthcare and warehousing Zebra Technologies is one of the leading global providers of thermal bar code label and receipt printers card printers RFID smart label printer encoders supplies label design integration software and the widest range of thermal printer connectivity and networking solutions. Zebra Technologies Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2003 Fourth Quarter And FY 2003 Analyst Conference Call on the Web More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra R printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code smart label card and receipt printers resulting in enhanced security increased productivity improved quality lower costs and better customer service. The company has sold more than 3 million printers including RFID printer encoders and wireless mobile solutions and also offers software connectivity solutions and printing supplies.
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RFID tags, the radio frequency waves power the tags to enable it to communicate, when it
is within the reading-range of the RFID reader.