Fall 2006 Introduction to RFID Choong Seon Hong Kyung Hee University [email protected] [email protected]

Fall 2006

Introduction to Introduction to RFIDRFID

Choong Seon HongChoong Seon Hong

Kyung Hee UniversityKyung Hee University [email protected]@khu.ac.kr

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RFID InfrastructureRFID Infrastructure

CouplingTag

Antenna

Reader

RFID Middleware

Server

Host Server

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Software ComponentsSoftware Components

Tag ReaderHost

ComputerNetwork

RFID System Software

RFID Middleware

Host Application

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““Slap and Ship” ProcessSlap and Ship” Process

1. De-palletize cases

3. Enter # of cases

2. Scan SKUs

4. Print RFID case labels

Sequenceof

Operations

5. Apply labels manually

6. Re-palletize cases

7. Print RFID pallet labels

8. Read RFID tags on pallet

9. Print reports & ASNs

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RFID Tag AnatomyRFID Tag Anatomy

Integrated Circuit (IC)

Antenna

Courtesy of Alien Technology

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RFID ChipRFID Chip

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Basic tag assemblyBasic tag assembly

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Why the excitement?Why the excitement?

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Barcode vs. RFIDBarcode vs. RFID

Barcode Requires line of sight between reader and label Can read many labels simultaneously but expensive Many symbologies – UPC-A, Code 39, UCC128, Unique serialized identity not standardized

RFID “No Human” data collection Does not require line of sight Can hold more data than bar codes Data can be changed or added to as a tag passes throug

h specific operations More effective in harsh environments (sealed tags) Reads many tags simultaneously (cheaply) Each tag uniquely serialized as standard (EPC)

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01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC0

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC1

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC2

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC3

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC4

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC5

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC6

01•0000A89•00016F•000169DC7

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Simultaneous read of

numerous tags-

Multiple transactions

posting

Transaction ProcessingTransaction Processing

RFID Portal

PO: 2456 PO Line: 12 SKU: 34878 Qty:1

One read of bar code

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One transaction

posting

Bar Code Scanning

Automated Data Collection RFID Data Collection

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Proximity technologyProximity technology

Presence known if within a certain radiusDo not know exactly the position

Cycle count Smart shelf

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How RFID works !How RFID works !

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RFID & Product LifecycleRFID & Product Lifecycle

Distribution

Customers

Manufacturing

ProcessEfficiency

•Supply Chain Efficiency•Replenishment•Product Recall•Loss Prevention

•Track and Trace•Receiving•Cycle Count•Packing•Shipping•Interplant Transfers

•Track WIP•Monitoring/Time Stamp•Value-Added Processing•Lot id/Serialization

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WalWal∗∗Mart MandateMart Mandate

RFID tags with EPCs(Eletronic Product Codes) are required on all pallets and cases Cases are defined as totes, reusable plastic containers or corrugated boxes Electronic ITEMS such as television set, stereo, or CD must be tagged.

Tag requirements EPC Global Class 0 or 1, moving to Class 1 Gen 2 when available A logo on the tag stating it is there

Reader accuracy requirements Dock doors: 100% on all pallet tags on forklift traveling at 5-7 mph Conveyors: <= 540 fpm, 6 inch gap between products, 100% at all orientatio

ns Information Processing

EPC compliant middleware that works with existing infrastructure, no ONS or PML

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Why they want it?Why they want it?

Automated check-in Visibility of product movement from backroom to the

floor Eventual linkage to the POS (point of sale) Replenishment feedback to suppliers Reduction in personnel and increase in accuracy Ultimate goal – reduce “out of stocks”

The costs are borne by the supplier

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1870s

1873Maxwell’s equations

published

1880s 1890s 1900s

1887Hertz experimentally

proved Maxwell’s equations

1905Einstein proves light

is a constant

1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1990s1980s 2000s

1942Friend or Foe

1999Auto-ID Center

MIT

Wal-Mart Mandate

2003

2003RFID used

By DoD Operation Iraq Attack

1989Toll CollectionBy the Dallas

North Turnpike

Late 1960s

Electronic Article Surveillance

(EAS)

RFID – Historical PerspectiveRFID – Historical Perspective

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An implementation based only on the air interfaceAn implementation based only on the air interface

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RFID InfrastructureRFID Infrastructure

CouplingTag

Antenna

Reader

RFID Middleware

Server

Host Server

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Software ComponentsSoftware Components

Tag ReaderHost

ComputerNetwork

RFID System Software

RFID Middleware

Host Application

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RFID System SoftwareRFID System Software

Read/Write Basic functions of a tag

Anti-Collision Establish cooperation between tags and readers Algorithm to sequence tag response to reader’s request

Error Detection/Correction Encryption, Authorization, and Authentication

(Security) Secure data exchange

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RFID MiddlewareRFID Middleware

Monitors device health and statusManage RFID-specific infrastructure and data

flow Encoding, collection, processing, filtering and

aggregation of data transmitted by tags and Data normalization

• Different formats• Communication protocols

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How to apply a proximity technology to How to apply a proximity technology to resolve a business problem?resolve a business problem?

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RFID interrogation zoneRFID interrogation zone

“Choke point” Any point where the material flows in a specific

direction and a business process can be associated to it

Business processes Receiving Shipping Raw goods transfer Etc…

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Conveyor portalConveyor portal

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Conveyor portalConveyor portal

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Dock door setupDock door setup

What you need! High-powered UHF system Ample power to the antennas in the interrogation zone Reader set to constantly poll for tags

Setup Decide on the area to be covered and the number of

antennas to use Determine where to place the antennas Install them and make sure they are canted Perform a thorough path loss contour mapping (PLCM)

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DC600 RFIDPortal System

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Shrink-wrap stationShrink-wrap station

Best results achieved for reading cases on a pallet

Turntable of the stretch-wrap machine is constantly changing the location and orientation of the tags, giving the readers many attempts to read each of the tags as the pallet spins in the same spot

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Smart shelfSmart shelf

HF (13.56 MHz) – Near Field -1 to 6 inchesLess affected by metals or liquidsState change as reading modeHF tags must be perpendicular to the

magnetic field for couplingFaraday’s law at work here

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Smart shelfSmart shelf

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PortalsPortals

Anywhere where you have a “choke” point Doorway portals

Item-level tracking Security and personnel access Asset tracking Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Security portals Sensitive secure areas of Government facilities Active RFID asset tracking in hospitals

Luggage portals Airports

Car or bus portals Tollroad booth Commuter lanes

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1. De-palletize cases

3. Enter # of cases

2. Scan SKUs

4. Print RFID case labels

Sequenceof

Operations

5. Apply labels manually

6. Re-palletize cases

7. Print RFID pallet labels

8. Read RFID tags on pallet

9. Print reports & ASNs

Tag and ShipTag and Ship

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Inline production applicationInline production application

No tangible ROI on tag and ship Migrate process upstream to production line Benefits

Eliminate breakdown and rebuild of pallets Automatic work-in-process tracking Better controls for companies fulfilling orders from inventory and

then manufacturing to those order volumes May bring greater speed and accuracy to quality assurance and

shipping processes

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Other applicationsOther applications

Ski resorts RFID wrist bands w/ dollar amount Tracking of individuals and their preferences Diminished lines for the ski resort Counterfeiting eliminated

Law enforcement Tracking imports Controlling access to secure areas Tracking evidences Drug shipments

Pharmaceuticals Theft and counterfeiting

• Viagra Diversion

• Tiered pricing structures

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Additional Business ApplicationsAdditional Business Applications

Hazardous materials and recallsWarranty verification and returnsManufacturingMaintenance

Airline industry• Boeing• Airbus

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Keyless Remote

EAS

ProductAuthentication

Ticketing

RFID Sample ApplicationsRFID Sample Applications

Airline baggage ID Sports Timing

Document Tracking

Express Parcel ID

EPC Supply Chain

Highway Toll Collection

Smart Cards

and many more…

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Tag selectionTag selection

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How passive tags are definedHow passive tags are defined

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Tag characterization testTag characterization test

1. Connect a single antenna to a reader through an attenuator2. Mount the antenna 2 feet away from a flat surface like your SKU

(stock keeping unit) testing stand3. To characterize a certain type of tag, gather at least 100 of the same

type of tags4. Test the tags one at a time under the antenna for readability. Slowly

turn down or attenuate the signal until the tag can no longer be read and record the results

5. When you have complete data for 100 tags, set the antenna up on the edge of your grid that’ furthest from the direction you will be positioning the tag, so you can get as far away from the reader as possible

6. Test several of the tags, one at a time, that were of the highest attenuation value and see how far they can be read and then repeat the process for each of the different tag attenuation values

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Tag testing processTag testing process

Use Figure 9-1 at page 161

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Tag testingTag testing

Tag is the only thing that should vary during the test

Isolate the performance of the tag Location on the case Orientation (vertical, horizontal, random)

Examine the material composition of the items in the case

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Physics and tag performancePhysics and tag performance

Absorption (loss)Reflection/refractionDielectric effectsComplex propagation effects

Standing waves Multi-pathing

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Material effects on RFID communicationsMaterial effects on RFID communications

Material Composition Effects on RF Signals

Corrugated cardboard Absorption from moisture

Conductive liquids Absorption

Glass Attenuation (weakening)

Groups of cans Multiple propagation effects; reflection

Human body/animals Absorption; detuning; reflection

Metals Reflection

Plastics Detuning (dielectric effect)

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RF friendliness pyramidRF friendliness pyramid

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Best spot for testingBest spot for testing

1. Determine whether the outside packaging material is RF transparent

2. If the packaging material is RF transparent, open the container and visually inspect the contents

3. Determine where the contents fit on the RF pyramid4. Rank eight or ten different areas of the object on their

positions in the RFID pyramid based on how close to the peak they are

5. Start your tag testing by using the highest ranked (most RF-friendly) areas

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Label PlacementLabel Placement

Reader Location

Customer Requirements

Package Contents Pallet Loading

Packaging Materials Package Orientation

Handling RequirementsPackage Design/Branding

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Label placementLabel placement

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Label placementLabel placement

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Selecting tags to testSelecting tags to test

Not all tags are created equal… To get a statistically significant result, test 100 tags of each ty

pe. Method

1. Activate the reader and set the attenuator to its lowest output power2. Place a single tag in the filed generated by the reader in autoread mode3. Manually adjust the attenuator to increase it power drain on the signal returning fro

m the tag4. When the tag no longer can be read, record the corresponding value on the attenu

ator for the tag you’re testing5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for all 100 tags6. Calculate the average attenuation value and standard deviation for the 100 tags tes

ted7. Grab tags that have a tested attenuation value close to the calculated average

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Tag performance index (TPI)Tag performance index (TPI)

Evaluate performance across all channels in a particular frequency band

Three critical performance measures Percent of successful reads Dispersion of reads across the ISM band Ratio of nulls, or poor performers, to successful reads

Measurements are entered in a simple formula that yields a TPI (range from 0 to 100)

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Tag test setupTag test setup

Equipment Fixed-mount RFID reader and single circularly polarized antenna Tag testing software Wooden or plastic table Measuring tape

Set up1. Position the antenna and the reader at least 25 feet from any

obstructions that may interfere with the interrogation zone2. Mount the antenna approximately 3 feet off the ground in a fixed

location3. Mark off 1-foot measurements heading directly out from the

antenna4. Position the table with the tagged product directly in front of the

antenna, 1 foot away

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Tag testTag test

Three methods1. Collect Frequency Response Characterization

(FRC) at 3 different distances – 1, 3, and 5 feet

2. Move the tagged object farther and farther away until it cannot be read and then compare different distances with each other

3. Take reader threshold power measurements

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Frequency Response Characterization (FRC)Frequency Response Characterization (FRC)

Goal:Find the optimal product/tag combination that works well across the entire RFID spectrum of choice

Required: Software tool Signal generator Spectrum analyzer or reader

Test Pick 50 channels at random Issues 100 read commands Record number of successful read cycles Record number of successful tag wake-ups Repeat the same test for different tag placements and distances

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FRC Results ExampleFRC Results Example

% Reads @ Distance

Tag Type Placement 1’ 3’ 5’

I Tag 1 98.36% 68.42% 24.64%

2 97.36% 17.72% 1.78%

3 98.54% 1.12% 0.00%

Strip 4 98.10% 40.18% 4.54%

5 97.92% 3.76% 0.00%

6 97.92% 1.10% 0.00%

Squiggle 7 99.46% 71.40% 27.58%

8 95.72% 71.74% 22.15%

9 95.72% 25.48% 0.00%

10 99.36% 5.38% 0.00%

11 95.64% 77.82% 14.22%

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UHF Gen 2 memoryUHF Gen 2 memory

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ReaderReader

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Reader typeReader type

Hand-held Acceptable if you have only one or two tags per read location No reader with high power output and long battery life available

Mobile Printer, reader and bar code scanner can be in one easily movable

solution Communites using 802.11 back to main database

Fixed location Located at choke points Ability to automatically count and capture data without human interv

ention

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Portable ReadersPortable Readers

RFID Antenna

RFID Antenna

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Reader evaluation criteriaReader evaluation criteria

Determine all the costs involvedTest reader performanceAssess connectivity

Network connectivity Manufacturer’s configuration software Manufacturer’s data export software Upgradeability

Evaluate how well a reader can be fine-tuned

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Costs involvedCosts involved

Purchase price Installation costsMaintenance costs

Replacing readers Upgrading for new protocols and standards Changing configurations Replacing damaged antennas

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Assess connectivityAssess connectivity

RS-232 Well-known reliable system for short-range wired communications Communications speeds are low (9600 bps to 115.2 Kbps) Length limited to 30 meters No error control Point-to-point communications system

RS-485 Similar to RS-232 Greater cable lengths (up to 1200 meters) Higher speeds (up to 2.5 Mbps Bus protocol

Ethernet Connectivity solution of choice for RFID Ethernet infrastructures very common Speed sufficient for RFID readers Reliable communication protocol: TCP/IP TCP/IP packets can only travel 100 meters

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Reducing cabling needsReducing cabling needs

Wireless connectivity Eliminates the need for a separate network conne

ction Need power IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi

Power over Ethernet Power and connectivity delivered over the same C

AT-5 cable Maximum power output of 15.4 watts

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Reader fine tuningReader fine tuning

Forward compatibility with future tag protocols Make sure your reader is upgradeable to Gen 2.0 via software or firmware u

pgrade Get written commitment from vendor

Tunability Acquisition cycle design (timing and number of wakeup, read, and sleep co

mmands) Acquisition frequency Timing No standard configuration tools across readers Experiment with various settings to find the common setup to use in your op

erations Flexible power output

Many tagged items have a maximum performance threshold well below the maximum power output of a reader

Minimize power output for each application

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Reader fine tuningReader fine tuning

Clean RF output RFID tags have simple timing device to synchronize with the carrier

signal emitted by the carrier Signal phase variance ➙ Trouble “Splatter” – Undesirable additional frequencies generated

by the reader Antenna programmability

Multiplexing• No two antennas are ever active at the same time• Avoid interference and data collision

Change sequence to fit needs of your application• Default – 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,…• Custom – 1, 2 ,3,3,3,4,1,…

Always design the system for the most challenging use case

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Installing a Reader and AntennasInstalling a Reader and Antennas

1. Mount the readera. As far from harm’s way as possibleb. Clean and dry place with normal temperaturec. Six-inches clearance all around the reader for ample airflow and easy cablingd. Away from any source of EM wavese. Consider a ruggedized RFID rack

2. Mount and connect the antennasa. Decide the locations of the antennasb. Map the RF path loss contourc. Mount the antennas and protect them from people or machineryd. Attach the antenna in sequential order

3. Power up the readera. Similar to booting up a PCb. Goes through internal verificationsc. Put a tag in front of the antenna to verify if the reader can read it – Light flashes on

4. Test the interrogation zone for RF path loss

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UHF Gen 2 commandsUHF Gen 2 commands

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Select commandSelect command

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Access commandsAccess commands

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Security featuresSecurity features

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Reader testsReader tests

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Reader power and path loss Reader power and path loss

Reader transmit power (Pr) of 30 dBm

Reader receiver sensitivity (Sr); -80 dBm or 10-11 watts

Reader antenna gain (Gr); 6 dBi

Tag has a power requirement of -10 dBm, or 100 microwatts Tag antenna has a gain (Gt) of only 1 dBi

The tag’s has a backscatter efficiency (Et) of -20dB

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Basic distance testBasic distance test

1. Find location with little to no AEN2. Affix a RFID tag to an empty cardboard box3. Layout measurement grid outward from reader4. Set up the reader in the factory default setting (usually full

power) with a single antenna attached5. Mount the antenna 3 feet off the ground6. Put the cardboard box on the SKU table7. Measure the number of reads over a 60-second time

period at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 feet away from the antenna8. Record the results from each reader and compare the

numbers

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Conveyor testConveyor test

Specific speed conditions required by various mandates 600 fpm 6 inches separation between each case

Expensive to implement a loop conveyor for testing Upwards of $200,000. – High acceleration Build up acceleration and speed over time

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Running a conveyor testRunning a conveyor test

Set up the readers in their fastest polling mode and read at gradually increasing speeds (400, 600 and 1200 fpm)

Test a baseline RF-friendly product, such as cardboard box

Test around your most RF-unfriendly itemsTest your most representative or popular

productsMeasure at least 50 passes

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Interpreting the resultsInterpreting the results

Control variables Speed Product

Dependent variable Average number of successful read cycles completed per pass

Normalized the data for each reader Raw data for each product divided by baseline data (empty cardboard

box) Eliminate all firmware- and software related variables Compare each reader performance against its own unique baseline

Note: Make sure you use the same tags on the same cases of products for all readers involved eliminating case and tag variance

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ResultsResults

PAPER

0 0.5 1 1.5

400

600

1200

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fpm

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Relative Performance

SAMSys

Symbol

AWID

Alien

METAL

0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2

400

600

1200

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d (

fpm

)

Relative Performance

SAMSys

Symbol

AWID

Alien

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Test for FCC ComplianceTest for FCC Compliance

1. Set the power of reader to maximum (should be 1 watt)2. Set up the spectrum analyzer with a center frequency of 915

MHz and a span of 50 MHz so that you can record all activity from 865 to 965 MHz

3. Monitor the reader for 60 minutes and keep the hold lock ON in your spectrum analyzer to record all the read points

4. Look for any signals outside the 902-928 MHz range

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Antenna gainAntenna gain

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Coax feeder cableCoax feeder cable

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Coax cable routingCoax cable routing

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Setting the reader powerSetting the reader power

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Avoiding reading holesAvoiding reading holes

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Limiting interferenceLimiting interference

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Reading ratesReading rates

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Secrets of Read SuccessSecrets of Read Success

Avoid cross talk Adjust power output Utilize reader triggering Use software to coordinate readers

Ensuring high-speed reads Tune the reader acquisition mode Change how the antennas are pointed

Executing full pallet reads Place tags on the outer cases of a pallet Adjust antenna sequencing to focus RF power on challenging

areas Tune the reader acquisition mode

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MiddlewareMiddleware

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RFID System SoftwareRFID System Software

Read/Write Basic functions of a tag

Anti-Collision Establish cooperation between tags and readers Algorithm to sequence tag response to reader’s request

Error Detection/Correction Encryption, Authorization, and Authentication (Security)

Secure data exchange

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Why a middleware?Why a middleware?

Tag and reader physics solves only the problem of being able to capture RFID data

You must process the incoming RFID data and intelligently integrate it into your business applications

Reasons Not all of the incoming RFID data is valuable Not all readers speak the same language Different RFID information needs to be passed off to different

applications and data stores

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Middleware capabilitiesMiddleware capabilities

Reader and device management Configure, deploy, and issue commands directly to the readers

Data management Filter and route data to appropriate destinations

Application integration Messaging, routing and connectivity features to integrate RFID data into existing host systems (WMS, SCM,

ERP and CRM) SOA

Partner integration Sharing RFID data with partners to improve collaborative processes

Process management and application development Orchestrate RFID-related end-to-end processes No human involvement

Packaged RFID content Routing logic Product data schemas Integration with RFID-related processes like shipping, receiving and asset tracking

Architecture scalability and administration Dynamically processing loads across multiple servers Reroute data when server fails

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RFID MiddlewareRFID Middleware

Monitors device health and statusManage RFID-specific infrastructure and data

flow Encoding, collection, processing, filtering and

aggregation of data transmitted by tags and Data normalization

• Different formats• Communication protocols

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Three tiers of RFID middlewareThree tiers of RFID middleware

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Active RFID systemActive RFID system

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Tag Types and ApplicationsTag Types and Applications

Tag Type Advantages Disadvantages Application

Active Greater read range,

memory capacity,

continuous signal.

Batteries require maintenance.

Larger size.

Used with high-value

asset tracking

Semi-passive Greater read range,

longer battery life

Battery wear

and expense.

Reusable containers

and asset tracking

Passive Read/Write Longer life, multiple

form factors, erasable

and programmable

Time and expense

to program

Case & pallet applications.

Approved for use

with Wal-Mart.

Passive WORM Suited for item

identification,

controllable at the

packaging source

Limited to a few

re-writes, replacing

existing data with

new data.


Approved for use

with Wal-Mart.

Passive Read Only Simplest approach Identification only,

no tracking updates


Approved for use

with Wal-Mart.

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Different tag classesDifferent tag classes

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Active RFID InfrastructureActive RFID Infrastructure

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Classification of passive and active tagClassification of passive and active tag

Characteristics Passive RFID tag Active RFID tag

Power Source Provided by a reader Inbuilt

Availability of power Within the field of reader

Continuous

Signal Strength (Reader to Tag)

High Low

Signal Strength (Tag to Reader)

Low High

Communication range

< 3meters >100 meters

Tag reads < 20 moving tags @ 3mph in few seconds

>1000 moving tags @ 100mph in 1 sec

Memory 128 bytes 128 Kbytes

Applicability in supply chain

Applicable where tagged items movement is constrained

Applicable where tagged items movement is variable and unconstrained

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RFID family treeRFID family tree

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Passive RFID characteristicsPassive RFID characteristics

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Communication range Communication range

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Memory capacityMemory capacity

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Devices and interfaces that are used by Devices and interfaces that are used by Active RFIDActive RFID

Source: IDTechEx.

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FrequenciesFrequencies

315 to 433 MHz Most popular

2.45 GHz Increasingly important Suitability for RTLS ZigBee WiFi Blue Tooth

13.56 MHz Near Field Communication NFC Semi-passive RFID sensor devices

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Applications of active RFIDApplications of active RFID

Condition monitoring tags, asset tags, RTLS, etc.

Animals, people and thingsAnimals, farming, research, libraries, archiving, leisure, manufacturing, financial and other

VariousVariousSecure access/other security and safety

Active, active with sensing, RTLS, SAL

People, assets, conveyances, vehicles

Healthcare

Smart seals, RTLS, RFID with sensing

Assets, consumables, conveyances, vehicles

Postal and Courier

Air industry

SAL, e.g. self-adjusting use by date, in-transit condition monitor

Items, assets, conveyances, vehicles

Consumer goods and retail

Smart wrist and ankle bandsPeoplePrison (correctional facility) and parole service

Key fobs, etc., active with sensing, RTLS, SAL

Vehicle, premises and computer access, vehicles, ticketing, assets

Passenger transport/automotive



Other Logistics

Smart seals and RTLSIntermodal containers, etc.Smart and Secure Tradelanes global initiative



Military

TagsLocationApplication

Condition monitoring tags, asset tags, RTLS, etc.

Animals, people and thingsAnimals, farming, research, libraries, archiving, leisure, manufacturing, financial and other

VariousVariousSecure access/other security and safety


People, assets, conveyances, vehicles

Healthcare



Postal and Courier

Air industry

SAL, e.g. self-adjusting use by date, in-transit condition monitor


Consumer goods and retail

Smart wrist and ankle bandsPeoplePrison (correctional facility) and parole service

Key fobs, etc., active with sensing, RTLS, SAL

Vehicle, premises and computer access, vehicles, ticketing, assets

Passenger transport/automotive



Other Logistics

Smart seals and RTLSIntermodal containers, etc.Smart and Secure Tradelanes global initiative



Military

TagsLocationApplication

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Fall 2006 Introduction to RFID Choong Seon Hong Kyung Hee University [email protected] [email protected]