Pharmaceutical industry v1 vv1

The e-pedigree is a hot topic in the pharmaceutical industry. The origin of pharmaceuticals has to be verified on the item-level. There is also need for anti-counterfeiting procedures. The utilization of RFID empowers safe and secure supply and administration of pharmaceuticals.

Supply chain management v2 vv2

Supermarkets are tagging pallets, cases and other returnable transit items, such as plastic crates used for fresh foods. The RTIs are capital assets, so visibility is essential. Tagging the crates gives total asset visibility and allows better management of the asset pool. The ability to write to the tag also allows the addition of information such as the contents of the crate, sell-by date and manufacturer. Linking this type of information to the store’s inventory management systems can ensure that goods are moved to the shelves in strict rotation and reduce spoilage and out-of-stocks.

Library and media management applications v3vv3

RFID is used in many libraries to automate the issue and return of books, videos and CDs and to give real-time visibility for library inventory. Until recently, books and CDs have been identified using bar coded labels, each of which had to be read individually with a bar code reader. Inventory control and reconciliation has been a laborious and time-consuming operation.

With RFID, books and CDs can be checked in and out automatically and inventory control can be automated using scanners on shelves or with their hand-held counterparts. The result is a reduction in the need for personnel and a much higher degree of accuracy in inventory management.

Apparel industry v4 vv4

Garment tags
Incorporating RFID tags into garment labels or even into the garment itself can be a valuable tool for brand owners. A tag inserted at the garment manufacturing plant can identify its source. By using the tag’s unique identification number, the garment can be certified as authentic, which enables the identification and control of counterfeits. Grey market imports can be controlled through the use of source identity. The tags enable inventory visibility throughout the supply chain, reducing shrinkage and out-of-stocks, and the EAS function can reduce in-store theft. Finally, where warranty information is needed for after-sales service, the tag can be written to at the point of sale.

Baggage tagging v5 vv5

Many airlines have run RFID trials over the past few years to prove the efficacy of the systems employed in the air transport environment. Tests have shown first-read rates of over 99% with RF tags compared to less than 90% for bar code-only tags.

The additional functionality offered by the re-write function on the IC allows information to be changed at different points in the airline system. This makes it possible to hold bags for security checking and release them for loading when checked, provided the RFID system is linked to the baggage reconciliation systems. Similarly, RFID is already being used to track passenger progress through airports, reducing the number of passengers arriving late at the gate and in so doing ensuring that planes leave on time.

Parcel and post v6 vv6

RFID is being used today in the postal environment to enable improved item tracking during the sorting and delivery processes. RFID doesn’t require a line of sight for information transfer, so it allows postal items to be routed without concerns over item orientation. Multiple items can be read as they pass through the RF field.

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Gen 2 RFID Tags

EPC Gen 2 tag can be used in all global UHF frequencies. UHF RFID communication bands are specified for use between 860 MHz and 960 MHz by international standards.

The EPC global Gen 2 protocol, destined to quickly become the leading RFID specification for the UHF band centered around 900 MHz, overcomes the many limitations of EPC global's legacy Class 0 and Class 1 solutions. It provides a comprehensive framework with enhanced features and improved performance such as operation in high-density reader environments, compliance with global regulations, superior tag readability, fast read rates, field re-write ability, and enhanced security and privacy. EPC GEN2 has the following advantages:

• Have the theoretical potential to read over 1000 tags per second during top speed
• Writeable at a min. rate of about 5per sec. to allow RFID tag integration & programming   on most high-speed assembly & packaging lines.
• Read speed can be up to twice as fast as GEN 1, with max system rate of up to 500 per sec.
• Combination of “Q” protocol & symmetry are expected to deliver regenerated read   robustness in numerous applications.
• Multiple manufacturers of tags and readers
• Interoperable system components
• Writable, Verifiable, “Killable” tags
• Possess a 32-bit password to be used for activating kill commands to infinitely shutdown   tags, similarly for accessing and relocking a tag’s memory.
• Unlimited user memory (Unless the chip is damaged)

GEN 2 read rates ten times faster than Class 0 and Class 1 and a 50-fold improvement in fighting the spectrum interference that can plague RFID readers in various environments.

The second-generation UHF standard is getting a lot of attention because UHF is considered most suitable for warehouse environments, where many adopters of RFID in the supply chain are focusing their efforts.

The EPC global UHF Generation 2 standard is the first royalty-free, global standard that will allow companies to harness the power of radio frequency identification (RFID) to provide greater product visibility in their supply chains worldwide.

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