Glossary

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Active RFID: RFID tags with a built-in battery that continuously transmit signals for long-range tracking.

Asset Tracking: Using RFID technology to monitor and manage valuable assets in real time.

Antenna: A component in RFID systems that sends and receives signals between RFID tags and readers.

B

Barcode vs. RFID: While barcodes require direct scanning, RFID can be read wirelessly and from a distance.

Bluetooth RFID: A combination of RFID and Bluetooth for improved connectivity in tracking solutions.

Beacon Technology: Small wireless devices using RFID or Bluetooth to provide location-based services.

C

Contactless Payment: Using RFID-enabled cards or mobile devices for secure, tap-to-pay transactions.

Chip Memory: The storage space on an RFID tag where data is recorded.

Compliance Tagging: RFID labels that meet industry standards for tracking and identification.

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Dual Frequency RFID: RFID tags that support both high-frequency (HF) and ultra-high-frequency (UHF) operations.

Data Encoding: The process of writing information onto an RFID tag’s chip.

Defense Applications: RFID use in military and security sectors for asset tracking, personnel identification, and logistics.

E

Electronic Product Code (EPC): A unique identifier for items tracked using RFID.

E-Toll Collection: RFID-based toll systems that allow vehicles to pass through checkpoints without stopping.

Encryption in RFID: Security measures that protect RFID data from unauthorized access.

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Fixed RFID Readers: Stationary devices that continuously scan RFID tags within a designated area.

Frequency Bands: The different ranges of radio waves used in RFID (Low, High, and Ultra-High Frequency).

Fleet Management: Using RFID to track and manage vehicles, improving logistics and operations.

G

Gate Readers: RFID-enabled entry and exit points that automatically scan tags on assets or personnel.

GPS & RFID Integration: Combining RFID tracking with GPS for precise location monitoring.

Global RFID Standards: International regulations ensuring compatibility and efficiency in RFID technology.

H

Handheld RFID Readers: Portable RFID scanners used for inventory, access control, and asset tracking.

Hospitality Industry RFID: RFID wristbands and key cards used in hotels for access control and payments.

High-Frequency RFID (HF): A type of RFID operating at 13.56 MHz, commonly used in payments and security.

I

Integrated RFID Readers: RFID readers that combine antennas and processors into one device for efficiency.

IoT & RFID: Connecting RFID to the Internet of Things (IoT) for smarter automation and tracking.

Inventory Management: Using RFID to automate stock tracking and reduce manual errors.

J

Just-in-Time Inventory: Using RFID to track inventory in real time, reducing excess stock.

Job Tracking: RFID solutions that monitor employee attendance and work progress.

Junction RFID Sensors: Sensors that monitor RFID-tagged items at key transit points.

K

Keyless Entry: RFID-enabled access systems for secure, touchless entry.

Kitting Process: Using RFID to track components that need to be assembled into a final product.

Kiosk-Based RFID Check-In: Self-service kiosks using RFID for quick visitor registration and access.

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Logistics & Supply Chain: RFID’s role in tracking goods from manufacturers to end users.

Low-Frequency RFID (LF): RFID technology operating at 125-134 kHz, commonly used for access control.

Library RFID Systems: RFID-enabled self-checkout and inventory tracking in libraries.

M

Manufacturing RFID: Using RFID to improve production line efficiency and track raw materials.

Middleware in RFID: Software that processes RFID data before integrating it into business systems.

Mobile RFID Readers: Handheld devices that scan RFID tags on the go.

N

Near Field Communication (NFC): A short-range RFID technology used in mobile payments.

Non-Conductive RFID Tags: Tags designed to work on metal and liquid surfaces without interference.

Networked RFID Systems: RFID setups that transmit data across multiple devices and locations.

O

Omni-Directional Antennas: RFID antennas that read tags from any angle.

Object Tracking: Using RFID to locate and identify items within a facility.

On-Metal RFID Tags: Special RFID tags designed for effective use on metallic surfaces.

P

Passive RFID Tags: RFID tags without a battery that rely on reader signals for power.

Proximity Cards: RFID-enabled cards used for access control and secure identification.

Privacy & Security: Encryption and data protection methods used in RFID technology.

Q

Quick Response RFID: Fast and automated scanning for high-speed operations.

Quality Control: Using RFID to monitor product quality in manufacturing.

QR Code vs. RFID: Comparing barcodes with RFID for inventory tracking.

R

RFID Tokens/Wristbands: Wearable RFID-enabled devices for secure access and transactions.

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS): RFID solutions that track the live position of people or objects.

RFID Sensors: Tags with built-in sensors to monitor temperature, motion, or humidity.

S

Smart Labels: RFID-enabled stickers used for tracking and product authentication.

Supply Chain Visibility: The ability to monitor product movement through RFID tracking.

Security Tags: RFID-based tags used for theft prevention in retail stores.

T

Tracking & Tracing: RFID-powered systems for monitoring asset movement.

Tamper-Proof RFID: Tags designed to become unreadable if tampered with, ensuring security.

TID (Tag Identifier): A unique serial number assigned to each RFID tag.

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Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID: RFID operating at 860-960 MHz, ideal for long-range tracking.

User Authentication: RFID-based security verification for access control.

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Vehicle Tracking: RFID technology used for monitoring fleet movement.

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Warehouse Management System (WMS): RFID-driven inventory tracking in warehouses.

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Zero-Defect Manufacturing: RFID-powered quality control to eliminate errors.