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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Group 12 Caleb, Greg, Keith. The Plan. Dicuss the basics of RFID Give some examples of how RFID pertains to business Describe the controversies that surround RFID Explain some of the potential uses for RFID Justify our assigned reading sources.
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Radio Frequency Identification(RFID) Group 12 Caleb, Greg, Keith
The Plan • Dicuss the basics of RFID • Give some examples of how RFID pertains to business • Describe the controversies that surround RFID • Explain some of the potential uses for RFID • Justify our assigned reading sources
What is RFID? • RFID consists of a RFID tag and reader • Three types of tags • Passive • Active • Semi-passive • Each tag contains information • Products • Passports • Credit Cards
Passive Tags • Powered by reader • Can be read at short distance only (a few feet at most) • Long life • Less expensive • Small in size
Active Tags • Battery powered • Can be read from greater distances (up to 1500 ft) • Larger in size than other tags • Hold more information • Greater reliability
Semi-passive Tags • Response powered by reader • Contains battery for other functions • Stores large amounts of data • Battery may increase signal strength • Less expensive than active tags
RFID Ethical Issues
RFID ~ Ethical Issues • Privacy • Tracking • NO GPS in tags • Passive tags • Active Tags • Close reader proximity • Within Feet Smallest GPS receiver Smallest RFID tags
RFID ~ Ethical Issues • Security • Information retrieval • Reader must be present • Usually Encrypted • Data Stored • Credit Cards • Passport • Medical Information • University housing lock system
RFID ~ Ethical Issues • Human Implantation • Can’t track people (or anything) • GPS Constraints • Minimal reader distance • Voluntary/Involuntary • Convicted Felons (Fingerprinting) • Immigrant workers • Who is in our country and where? • RFID Computer Login • Shopping Made Easy
RFID ~ Ethical Issues • Medical Benefits? • Medical records accessible • No physical benefits • Medical Downfalls • Cancer Causing?
RFID The Future
RFID in The Future • Retail and warehousing • Every day usage • Military benefits
Retail and Warehousing • Inventory updates • Logistics tracking • Customer checkout efficiency increase • Theft will be reduced
RFID in Your Life • Keep track of everyday items • Automated grocery lists • Expiration date reminder for food • Automatic car starter
Military Benefits • Tagged explosives • Solder identification and tracking • Hidden audio recorders • Inventory control
Finding Information • RFID in Business
Finding Information • Ethical Issues
Finding Information • Future Potential
sources • http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/rfid.htm • http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/07/10/rfid/index.html • http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2008/tc20080130_112001.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_technology • http://www.sutherlandsurvey.com/Columns_Papers/Wake%20up%20call%21%20The%20future%20of%20RFID%20is%20dawning.pdf • http://www.activewaveinc.com/products_active_tags.php • http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=1 • http://www.scienceprog.com/how-does-rfid-tag-technology-works/ • http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=645 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eob532iEpqk&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve41O5SF5mY&NR=1 • http://www1.webmethods.com/images/solutions/webMethods_RFID_121703.jpg • http://www.ananiahelectronics.com/RF8315T.htm • http://www.sandia.gov/mstc/products/usystemsprod/rfandoptosystems/saw.html