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