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RFID Field Guide: Deploying Radio Frequency Identification Systems

Name: RFID Field Guide: Deploying Radio Frequency Identification Systems
ISBN: 0131853554

by Bhuptani Manish, Moradpour Shahram

February 2005

Beginner

288 pages

6h 5m

English

Prentice Hall

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Copyright
Dedication
About the Authors
Preface
I. What Is RFID?
1. A Better Way of Doing Things
Security and AuthenticationElectronic Article Surveillance (EAS)What is it?Why use it?Document AuthenticationWhat is it?Why use it?Access ControlWhat is it?Why use it?Electronic Drug PedigreeWhat is it?Why use it?SafetyPeople MonitoringWhat is it?Why use it?Patient CareWhat is it?Why use it?Environment Sensing and MonitoringWhat is it?Why use it?ConveniencePayment and LoyaltyCrowd ControlSports TimingGolf Ball TrackingProcess EfficiencyTrack and TraceWhat is it?Inventory ControlLuggage TrackingDocument TrackingRental Item ProcessingAsset ManagementSmart ShelvesWhy use it?Industrial AutomationWhat is it?Why use it?Supply Chain IntegrationWhat is it?Why use it?Summary
2. The History and Evolution of RFID
RFID Technology and the RadioThe Early Days of RFIDFrom Detection to Unique IdentificationRFID Flourishes Across the GlobeTexas Instruments Leads Pioneering Efforts in the U.S.Europe Gets an Early StartPassive Tags Grow Up in the ’90sSummary
3. Components of RFID Systems
Operational Description of RFID SystemsHardware ComponentsTagTag TypesTag PackagingTag Memory SizeChipless TagsSensory TagsReaderEnergize the TagDefine Operating FrequencyRead Data from the TagWrite Data onto the TagCommunicate with the Host ComputerAntennaLimitations of Tag and Reader CommunicationsHost ComputerSoftware ComponentsRFID System SoftwareRead/WriteAnti-CollisionError Detection/CorrectionEncryption, Authorization, and Authentication (Security)RFID MiddlewareMonitorManageHost ApplicationThe EPCglobal NetworkElectronic Product Code (EPC)The ID SystemEPC MiddlewareObject Name Service (ONS)EPC Information Services (EPCIS)Summary
II. How to Deploy RFID
4. Standards Related to RFID
Role of Standards in Technology Advancement and AdoptionStandards and RFID—An Overview of EPCglobalVersion 1.0/1.1 SpecificationsImplementation of EPC through EPCglobal NetworkFunctions and Features of EPCglobalISO and RFID StandardsOther Standardization InitiativesRecommendations for the PractitionerSummary
5. Framework for Deployment
Introducing RFID Deployment FrameworkIdentify Business ProblemDefine and Pilot SolutionBuild and Deploy SolutionSustain and ImproveKnowledge BaseSummary

6. Organizational Mobilization
Achieving Organizational MobilizationProvide Leadership FocusCommunicate Shared VisionEngage Support and ResistanceInstitutionalize Results and LessonsSummary
7. Cost-Benefit Analysis
Analyzing BenefitsTypes of BenefitsFinding the Right Benefit LevelElements of CostTagsAcquisition CostsPreparation CostsReadersAntennaeHost Computer, Middleware, and Host ApplicationsInstallationTuningIntegration and Business Process ReengineeringSupport and MaintenanceCost-Benefit Characterization of Selected ApplicationsSummary
8. Vendor Considerations and Landscape
Vendor Selection ApproachBest-of-BreedTop Three AdvantagesTop Three DrawbacksOne-Stop-ShopTop Three AdvantagesTop Three DrawbacksTrusted AdvisorVendor Comparison CriteriaVendor CategoriesTag and Reader VendorsRFID Middleware VendorsComputer Systems VendorsApplication VendorsSystems Integration VendorsValue Added VendorsSpecialty Services VendorsVendor GuideSummary
III. The Path Ahead
9. Mandates As Business Catalysts
Wal-Mart and RFIDBackgroundWal-Mart MandateImplications for SuppliersImplications for RFID Component VendorsU.S. Department of Defense and RFIDBackgroundDetails of the MandateImplications for SuppliersRecommendations for Suppliers of Wal-Mart, Other Retailers, and the DoDRFID Initiatives at Other OrganizationsSummary
10. Security and Privacy
Distinguishing Between Security and Privacy IssuesSecurity ChallengesAreas of Security Vulnerability in RFID ComponentsTag Data Access VulnerabilityTag and Reader Communication VulnerabilityVulnerability of Data Inside the ReaderVulnerability of the Host Computer SystemAssessing Security Risks in RFID ApplicationsConsumer Application RisksEnterprise Application RisksSolutions for Securing and Protecting RFID DataSecuring PremisesUsing Read-Only TagsLimiting the Range of Communication Between Tag and ReaderImplementing a Proprietary Communication ProtocolShieldingUsing the Kill Command FeaturePhysically Destroying a TagAuthenticating and EncryptingSelective BlockingRecommendationsPrivacy ConsiderationsConsumer RFID Applications and PrivacyConsumer Willingness to Disclose Personal DataPurposeTrustRFID Privacy Best PracticesEducationLegislationDisclosureConsentSummary
11. Emerging Trends in RFID
Technological AdvancementsNew and Improved TagsAlternative Tag DesignsTag PackagingSensory TagsArchitecture for the New NetworkMicroprocessor DesignPeer-to-Peer ComputingFalling RFID Tag PriceBusiness Process InnovationsItem-Level TaggingThird-Party Logistics ManagementReal-Time Inventory ManagementBusiness IntelligenceIT OutsourcingReal-Time Data Sharing for Total Supply Chain IntegrationEvolving Standards and LegislationIndustry StandardsGovernment Regulations and MandatesPrivacy Related LegislationConsumer Application InnovationsSummary
Appendix A
Case Study: Michigan Department of AgricultureThe ClientThe ChallengeScope of the ProjectHardware and Software Products UsedThe Solution: How It WorksResults and Lessons LearnedCase Study: Sun MicrosystemsThe ClientThe ChallengeWhat Is Rotational Capital Process?Scope of the ProjectHardware and Software Products UsedThe Solution: How it WorksResults and Lessons LearnedCase Study: Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF)Savi’s ClientClient’s InvestmentClient’s Top Requirement: Total Asset Visibility (TAV)RFID Comes of Age and ProliferatesHow It Works“Precision-Guided Logistics” in OEF/OIF a Quantum Leap in EfficiencyU.S. Forces... and BeyondBuilding on Success: the DoD RFID MandateAbout SaviCase Study: Woolworths, Plc.Challenges Facing Woolworths Leads to “The Chipping of Goods Initiative”Key Technologies for Woolworths’ Asset VisibilityScope of Initial ProjectSavi Software ProductsSavi Hardware ProductsThe Solution: How It WorksReturn on Investment (ROI)The Key Benefits: Complete Supply Chain Visibility & Increased RevenueAbout SaviCase Study: Smart & Secure Tradelanes—Phase One ReviewIntroductionAssumptionsPhase One Network ImplementationPhase One Operational Test Findings“As-Is” Process FindingsSST Network FindingsEconomic AnalysisSST Phase One Estimated Potential BenefitsAbout SST Participants
Appendix B
The Sun EPCglobal Network ArchitectureChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: EPC Network ArchitectureThe Sun EPC Event Manager—The SavantSun EPC Information ServerTightly Coupled IntegrationLoosely Coupled IntegrationAdministered ObjectsClient RuntimeThe Java Message ServicePML and EPC Information ServiceTypes of PML DataEPC Information ServiceJava Enterprise SystemComponentsSoftware Service and SupportSummaryChapter 3: Best PracticesChapter 4: Conclusion
References and Recommended Reading

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Appendix . Appendix B

The Sun EPCglobal Network Architecture

Courtesy: Sun Microsystems

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Electronic Product Code (EPC) and the EPC Network are intended to help businesses improve asset visibility and help ensure product safety and integrity across the supply chain. Companies not only need to know where their assets are, but also need to share that information with their trading partners to deliver seamless, efficient, and secure business transactions. The EPC Network enables trading partners to track and trace items automatically throughout the supply chain. This provides businesses with an unprecedented real-time view of their assets and inventories anywhere, thereby enabling significant gains to operational efficiencies ...

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