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RFID Essentials

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ISBN-10: 0596009445

ISBN-13: 9780596009441

Edition: 2005

Authors: Bill Glover, Himanshu Bhatt

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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is rapidly changing the way business is being conducted. From Walmart, to the Department of Defense, the benefits of RFID are quickly being realized. Although the software, integration, and data processing side of RFID still present a challenge in many organizations. If you are a developer or an architect charged with developing an RFID system, this book is for you. Drawing on extensive experience, Bill Glover and Himasnhu Bhatt provide you with essential information on this emerging space. In RFID Essentials you will find information on: Tags and Tag Protocols including Electronic Product Code (EPC) Readers and Reader Protocols RFID Middleware …    
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Book details

List price: $39.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/29/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 276
Size: 7.01" wide x 9.17" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English

Bill Glover has been writing software since 1981 and has worked as a programmer, lead developer, or architect on systems of all sizes, from small, automated systems controlling dams and feedmills up to a complete redesign and reimplementation of one of the world's busiest travel web sites. Bill first worked with RFID in 1995, tracking individual cattle using ear tags. He is currently a Senior Java Architect with Sun Microsystems, Inc. and works with Sun's RFID consulting practice and RFID Test Center.

Himanshu V Bhatt leads the worldwide solution development and go to market efforts for Supply Chain & Logistics solutions for IBM, as well as leading the incubation for Sensor and Actuator solutions in emerging markets such as India. Himanshu has spoken at conferences such as JavaWorld, RFIDWorld, RFID Journal Live, and the National Retail Federation and with over 18 years of experience in building enterprise software architectures and helping companies draw insights from their IT to help drive business transformations, Himanshu is an expert in Service Oriented Architecture, Business Process Modeling and Web Services Security. Himanshu has a B.S. in Electronics from Mumbai University, an…    

Preface
An Introduction to RFIDThe Case for RFIDThe Eras of RfidApplication TypesSummary
RFID ArchitectureA Confluence of TechnologiesKey FunctionalitiesRFID System ComponentsSystemic Quality ConsiderationsArchitecture GuidelinesSystem ManagementSummary
TagsBasic Tag CapabilitiesPhysical CharacteristicsPower SourceAir InterfaceInformation Storage and Processing CapacityStandardsSummary
Tag ProtocolsProtocol Terms and ConceptsHow Tags Store DataSingulation and Anti-Collision ProceduresTag Features for Security and PrivacyLearn to Troubleshoot Tag CommunicationsSummary
Readers and PrintersPhysical Components of an RFID ReaderLogical Components of an RFID ReaderParts of an RFID Printer and ApplicatorTypes of ReadersLayout for Readers and AntennasConfiguring ReadersSummary
Reader ProtocolsParts of a Reader ProtocolVendor ProtocolsEPCglobal Protocol OverviewSimple Lightweight RFID Reader ProtocolFuture ProtocolsSummary
Rfid MiddlewareMotivationsLogical ArchitectureApplication Level Events SpecificationCommercial RFID MiddlewareSummary
Rfid Information ServiceRFID DataThe EPCglobal NetworkThe Object Naming ServiceThe EPC Information ServicesSummary
ManageabilityEdge Deployment OptionsCapabilities Needed for Edge ManagementStandards and TechnologiesSummary
Privacy and SecurityPrivacy and Security IssuesRFID PrivacyRfid SecuritySummary
The FutureStandardsTechnologyBusiness
Summary
EPC Identity Encodings
References
Glossary
index