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UNLV's RFID Experience: Tracking and Automation with RFID Technology

Learn about UNLV's successful implementation of RFID technology for tracking and automation in libraries, shipping, toll roads, and more. Explore the benefits, applications, and potential challenges of adopting RFID.

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UNLV's RFID Experience: Tracking and Automation with RFID Technology

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  1. Tag! You’re It! Tom Boone UNLV Wiener-Rogers Law Library Jennifer Fabbi UNLV Curriculum Materials Library Bobbie Studwell UNLV Wiener-Rogers Law Library • UNLV’s Experience with RFID

  2. What is RFID? • Radio • Frequency • Identification

  3. RFID Tag • Programmed Data • Small Antenna • Data readable within short distance • No line of sight required

  4. Applications • Track movement of shipping containers Shipping

  5. Applications • Track cars through toll booths and automatically deduct toll from drivers’ accounts Toll Roads

  6. Applications • Implanted chip to uniquely identify animals Pet IDs

  7. Applications Libraries • Replacement for bar code technology in books and other items

  8. Library Uses • Self-checkout • Shelf ordering • Locate lost items • Track item usage • Automated sorting

  9. Implementation • Significant monetary investment • Hardware (conversion stations, self-checkout units, handheld readers) • Equipment (TAGS!) • Labor (conversion staff/time) SFPL Estimate: $400,000 (two branches)

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