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RFID. Who is using it?Walmart EZ Pass and SmartTag for toll roadsExxon SpeedpassNew car security systemsAgricultureLibrariesRecords Management. How does it work?. A tag is affixed to a resource.The tag is programmed to be recognized by the system.The tag can be scanned by a reader device
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1. RFID What is RFID?
Inventory control
Book return
Book sorting systems
Security tagsWhat is RFID?
Inventory control
Book return
Book sorting systems
Security tags
2. RFID
Who is using it?
Walmart
EZ Pass and SmartTag for toll roads
Exxon Speedpass
New car security systems
Agriculture
Libraries
Records Management
3. How does it work?
4. Types of Tags Passive
No imbedded power source.
Weaker signal.
Active
Imbedded power source.
Stronger signal.
6. Readers
9. How are libraries using RFID? Tags on books, videos, DVD/CD
Self-checkout
Automated book return
Automated sorting of books for large systems
10. Inventory Assistance Use handheld equipment to inventory the collection or resources.
Find lost and misplaced books/files/boxes.
11. 3Com and Intermec3Com and Intermec
12. RFID – Policy Issues Data Collection
Privacy Concerns
Public and staff education about the realities of RFID and how information will be used.
13. RFID - Cons Expensive equipment and materials.
Difficulty reading tags.
Still a new technology – many issues with standards and security.
14. RFID - Pros Easier and faster inventory
Faster checkouts
Faster sorting – automated handling
Save staff time, repetitive tasks
Utilize staff on other projects & services
15. Thank You