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Is RFID Technology Reliable?. By: Luis Suarez. What is RFID? . According to my Junior/Research paper…. RFID stands for Radio-Frequency Identification An RFID device does not need a line of sight RFID tags are re-writable. RFID tags can carry up to 2,000 bytes of data.
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Is RFID Technology Reliable? By: Luis Suarez
What is RFID? According to my Junior/Research paper… • RFID stands for Radio-Frequency Identification • An RFID device does not need a line of sight • RFID tags are re-writable. • RFID tags can carry up to 2,000 bytes of data
RFID Benefits • RFID tags can be read at much greater distances. • RFID readers can read tags much fasterthan barcode scanners. • RFID tags can also be implanted within the product itself.
RFID V.S. Barcodes RFID Barcode • Barcodes cost about half a cent each to produce • Barcodes are disposable and must be repurchased every time • Ex: Store A using BARCODES would cost about $75 a month to produce barcodes for their merchandise. • RFID tags cost on average of 5 to 10 cents a piece • RFID tags can be re-written and re-used • Ex: Store B using RFID would spend about $750 a month to produce enough RFID tags.
RFID Reliability… • RFID Tags consist of 3 Main parts:
RFID Reliability… • RFID tags are designed to fit the customer's needs. • For example: • Weather proof • Pressure sensitive • Long distance • Compact • Durability • Encrypted • RFID tags can also be printed on. • Barcodes can wear out. RFID tags do not. • RFID tags go through many quality checks.
RFID V.S. Barcodes RFID tags may be more expensive production wise but they can save a company a lot of money in the long run
RFID V.S. Barcodes • According to the chart: Store A would save $17,500 a month in employee costs.
RFID has already begun to spread. • Macy’s • JC Penny • Target • Wal-Mart Major companies like JCPenny and Wal-Mart have already adapted to the use of RFID technology
Affordability VS Reliability • YES, RFID tags are more expensive than barcodes. • Barcodes are more affordable but less reliable • RFID tags are more expensive but they out preform barcodes. • In the end the Company decides. Would you spend a little extra to get a little more? After all you get what you pay for!
Future of RFID In the Near future RFID technology will allow us to: Buy without checkout lines Speedy inventory Find and replace things in seconds Locating victims in an accident Tracking hospital equipment
Obstacles • Reliable Information • Transportation • Access to technology • Time management • Following directions
Successes • Learned about RFID • Improved researching skills • Better time management • Meeting CEO of CGP • Better knowledge of RFID • Acquiring summer job
Link to Product • Working Directly with RFID Tags • Observing how RFID tags are made • Micro Chip Production • Quality Control
Reflection about myself • I learned that I work well under pressure, but I should not have to put myself under so much pressure. I need to learn how to balance my time between all four of my classes and wrestling. As I approach college I must stop procrastinating so much and work on my time management.
The Impact of the project • Thanks to my graduation project I learned so much more about RFID technology and I was offered a position at CGP operating the Converting machine, and depending on my progress they may cover training at a college level. I made a really good impression on everyone there. I also learned the importance of time management.
Thank you for your time. • Do you have any questions?