John Hill
12-17-2008, 01:39 PM
I am part of an RFID Association that meets locally. I know very little about RFID but am learning more all the time. I do know that the Motion F5/C5 have RFID reader functionality built into them and I'm trying to see how they can be used in real life applications.
Today we discussed how they can be used in construction (tracking tools, pallets, pipes, employees), healthcare (medical supplies, durable medical equipment, medicines, Operating Room instruments) and transportation (containers, palletized product, tires, aircraft parts).
I spent some time reading the information on Motion's website:
RFID readers are used in much the same way that barcode scanners are used. RFID is viewed as a quicker way to capture that data with greater accuracy and ease of collection. RFID is also being used as an alternative way of logging on and authenticating users. RFID adds value by increasing productivity and eliminating errors in acquiring data from items such as medicine, palletized goods, retail packaged goods and vehicle data.
Simply press the RFID trigger, which is conveniently located on the handle of the F5, to detect and read the data off of the RFID tag.
Technology Definition
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method that relies on remote storage of data and remote retrieval of data from devices such as wristbands, badges or stickers embedded with RFID tags or transponders.
Motion’s Integration of the Technology
Every Motion F5 comes with a standard high-frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID reader. The RFID reader’s key performance attributes include maximum read range and reliability as well as reduced power consumption.
The Motion F5 RFID reader is ISO/IC 15693 enabled (supported out-of-box) and can also support ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO/IEC 18000-3 (supported after additional software work).
Motion’s product is high-frequency (13.56MHz). In comparison, low-frequency readers operate in the 125-134.2kHz and 140-148.5 kHz bands.
Primary Usage Models:
Security confirmation
Details of a cargo or container
Immediate updates on depleted inventories
Line busting for ease of checkout
Payment collection: Contactless smart card credit cards can be read to accept direct payments at the point-of-purchase
So, does anyone know of actual field uses for this technology?
Today we discussed how they can be used in construction (tracking tools, pallets, pipes, employees), healthcare (medical supplies, durable medical equipment, medicines, Operating Room instruments) and transportation (containers, palletized product, tires, aircraft parts).
I spent some time reading the information on Motion's website:
RFID readers are used in much the same way that barcode scanners are used. RFID is viewed as a quicker way to capture that data with greater accuracy and ease of collection. RFID is also being used as an alternative way of logging on and authenticating users. RFID adds value by increasing productivity and eliminating errors in acquiring data from items such as medicine, palletized goods, retail packaged goods and vehicle data.
Simply press the RFID trigger, which is conveniently located on the handle of the F5, to detect and read the data off of the RFID tag.
Technology Definition
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method that relies on remote storage of data and remote retrieval of data from devices such as wristbands, badges or stickers embedded with RFID tags or transponders.
Motion’s Integration of the Technology
Every Motion F5 comes with a standard high-frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID reader. The RFID reader’s key performance attributes include maximum read range and reliability as well as reduced power consumption.
The Motion F5 RFID reader is ISO/IC 15693 enabled (supported out-of-box) and can also support ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO/IEC 18000-3 (supported after additional software work).
Motion’s product is high-frequency (13.56MHz). In comparison, low-frequency readers operate in the 125-134.2kHz and 140-148.5 kHz bands.
Primary Usage Models:
Security confirmation
Details of a cargo or container
Immediate updates on depleted inventories
Line busting for ease of checkout
Payment collection: Contactless smart card credit cards can be read to accept direct payments at the point-of-purchase
So, does anyone know of actual field uses for this technology?