Overview

The RFID Field Guide is a comprehensive source of practical advice fordesigning and deploying RFID systems in a variety of industries andapplications. It features real-life examples, case studies and frameworks thatdemonstrate how to successfully deploy RFID solutions. In addition toconcisely explaining the fundamentals of the technology, Moradpour andBhuptani carefully analyze RFID's capabilities, possibilities and businessadvantages, and describe a process for evaluating the costs and benefits ofRFID projects. They also address issues related to compliance with variousmandates, security and privacy. Appropriate for those new to the technologyand those already starting to work with and evaluate RFID, this book is a fieldguide for the practitioner to gain a detailed understanding of the technology orsimply get answers to specific questions.

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Author:   Manish Bhuptani ,  Shahram Moradpour
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Prentice Hall
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780131853553

ISBN 10:   0131853554
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   17 February 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Contents About the Authors. Preface. I. WHAT IS RFID? 1. A Better Wayof Doing Things. Security and Authentication Electronic Article Surveillance Document Authentication Access Control Electronic Drug Pedigree Safety People Monitoring Patient Care Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Convenience Payment and Loyalty Crowd Control Sports Timing Golf Ball Tracking Process Efficiency Track and Trace Industrial Automation Supply Chain Integration Summary 2. The History and Evolution of RFID. RFID Technology and the Radio The Early Days of RFID From Detection to Unique Identification RFID Flourishes Across the Globe Texas Instruments Leads Pioneering Efforts in the U.S. Europe Gets an Early Start Passive Tags Grow Up in the '90s Summary 3. Components of RFID Systems. Operational Description of RFID Systems Hardware Components Tag Reader Antenna Limitations of Tag and Reader Communications Host Computer Software Components RFID System Software RFID Middleware Host Application The EPCglobal Network Electronic Product Code (EPC) The ID System EPC Middleware Object Name Service (ONS) EPC Information Services (EPCIS) Summary II. HOW TO DEPLOY RFID. 4. Standards Related to RFID. Role of Standards in Technology Advancement and Adoption Standards and RFID-An Overview of EPCglobal Version 1.0/1.1 Specifications Implementation of EPC through EPCglobal Network Functions and Features of EPCglobal ISO and RFID Standards Other Standardization Initiatives Recommendations for the Practitioner Summary 5. Framework for Deployment. Introducing RFID Deployment Framework Identify Business Problem Define and Pilot Solution Build and Deploy Solution Sustain and Improve Knowledge Base Summary 6. Organizational Mobilization. Achieving Organizational Mobilization Provide Leadership Focus Communicate Shared Vision Engage Support and Resistance Institutionalize Results and Lessons Summary 7. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Analyzing Benefits Types of Benefits Finding the Right Benefit Level Elements of Cost Tags Readers Antennae Host Computer, Middleware, and Host Applications Installation Tuning Integration and Business Process Reengineering Support and Maintenance Cost-Benefit Characterization of Selected Applications Summary 8. Vendor Considerations and Landscape. Vendor Selection Approach Best-of-Breed One-Stop-Shop Trusted Advisor Vendor Comparison Criteria Vendor Categories Tag and Reader Vendors RFID Middleware Vendors Computer Systems Vendors Application Vendors Systems Integration Vendors Value Added Vendors Specialty Services Vendors Vendor Guide Summary III. THE PATH AHEAD. 9. Mandates as Business Catalysts. Wal-Mart and RFID Background Wal-Mart Mandate Implications for Suppliers Implications for RFID Component Vendors U.S. Department of Defense and RFID Details of the Mandate Implications for Suppliers Recommendations for Suppliers of Wal-Mart, Other Retailers, and the DoD RFID Initiatives at Other Organizations Summary 10. Security and Privacy. Distinguishing Between Security and Privacy Issues Security Challenges Areas of Security Vulnerability in RFID Components Assessing Security Risks in RFID Applications Solutions for Securing and Protecting RFID Data Privacy Considerations Consumer RFID Applications and Privacy Consumer Willingness to Disclose Personal Data RFID Privacy Best Practices Summary 11. Emerging Trends in RFID. Technological Advancements New and Improved Tags Architecture for the New Network Falling RFID Tag Price Business Process Innovations Item-Level Tagging Third-Party Logistics Management Real-Time Inventory Management Business Intelligence IT Outsourcing Real-Time Data Sharing for Total Supply Chain Integration Evolving Standards and Legislation Industry Standards Government Regulations and Mandates Privacy Related Regulations Consumer Application Innovations Summary Appendix A. Case Study: Michigan Department of Agriculture Case Study: Sun Microsystems Case Study: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Case Study: Woolworths, Plc. Case Study: Smart & Secure Tradelanes- Phase One Review Appendix B: The Sun EPCglobal Network Architecture. References and Recommended Reading Index.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS Shahram Moradpour is CEO and co-founder of Cleritec Systems based in Silicon Valley. Cleritec provides RFID solutions for manufacturing, retail, and healthcare companies. Prior to Cleritec, Shahram was Senior Director of Market Development at Sun Microsystems where he oversaw Sun's alliances with more than 450 partners. He also sponsored and directed numerous emerging technology projects with Fortune 500 companies. He holds Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science from UCLA. Manish Bhuptani is President and co-founder of Cleritec Systems. Prior to Cleritec he was Director of Market Development at Sun Microsystems where he grew Sun's market presence in emerging and established markets. He has also worked as a management consultant at A.T. Kearney where he advised Fortune 500 companies on business strategy, and as a software engineer at IBM. He holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, an MS in Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and a BE in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union. A(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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