Exploring value-added applications of RFID systems in industry and service sectors

Radio-frequency identification technology (RFID) is a popular modern technology proven to deliver a range of value-added benefits to achieve system and operational efficiency, as well as cost-effectiveness. The operational characteristics of RFID outperform barcodes in many aspects. One of the main challenges for RFID adoption is proving its ability to improve competitiveness. In this paper, we examine multiple real-world examples where RFID technology has been demonstrated to provide significant benefits to industry competitiveness, and also to enhance human experience in the service sector. This paper will explore and survey existing value-added applications of RFID systems in industry and the service sector, with particular focus on applications in retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, leisure and the public sector. © 2012 AICIT.

Design and development of logistics workflow systems for demand management with RFID

This paper discusses demand and supply chain management and examines how artificial intelligence techniques and RFID technology can enhance the responsiveness of the logistics workflow. This proposed system is expected to have a significant impact on the performance of logistics networks by virtue of its capabilities to adapt unexpected supply and demand changes in the volatile marketplace with the unique feature of responsiveness with the advanced technology, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Recent studies have found that RFID and artificial intelligence techniques drive the development of total solution in logistics industry. Apart from tracking the movement of the goods, RFID is able to play an important role to reflect the inventory level of various distribution areas. In today’s globalized industrial environment, the physical logistics operations and the associated flow of information are the essential elements for companies to realize an efficient logistics workflow scenario. Basically, a flexible logistics workflow, which is characterized by its fast responsiveness in dealing with customer requirements through the integration of various value chain activities, is fundamental to leverage business performance of enterprises. The significance of this research is the demonstration of the synergy of using a combination of advanced technologies to form an integrated system that helps achieve lean and agile logistics workflow.

A Mobile High Sensitivity On-field Organophosphorous Compounds Detecting System for IoT Based Food Safety Tracking

Food safety has always been a social issue that draws great public attention. With the rapid development of wireless communication technologies and intelligent devices, more and more Internet of Things (IoT) systems are applied in the food safety tracking field. However, connection between things and information system is usually established by pre-storing information of things into RFID Tag, which is inapplicable for on-field food safety detection. Therefore, considering pesticide residue is one of the severe threaten to food safety, a new portable, high-sensitivity, low-power, on-field organophosphorus (OP) compounds detection system is proposed in this thesis to realize the on-field food safety detection. The system is designed based on optical detection method by using a customized photo-detection sensor. A Micro Controller Unit (MCU) and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module are used to quantize and transmit detection result. An Android Application (APP) is also developed for the system to processing and display detection result as well as control the detection process. Besides, a quartzose sample container and black system box are also designed and made for the system demonstration. Several optimizations are made in wireless communication, circuit layout, Android APP and industrial design to realize the mobility, low power and intelligence.

Viivakoodien ja RFID-tunnisteiden vertailu Fetek Oy:n käyttöön

Työn tavoitteena oli vähentää levyaihioiden hakuun käytettävää aikaa varastossa. Tutkimus perustuu kirjallisuuteen ja tieteellisiin lähteisiin. Fetek Oy:n levyvarastoon soveltuvaksi tunnistusjärjestelmäksi osoittautui viivakooditekniikkaan perustuva QR-koodi. QR-koodien valmistus onnistuu yrityksessä ja koodiin saadaan mahtumaan kaikki tarvittava tieto levyistä. Koodien lukeminen onnistuu työpuhelimella tai erillisellä lukijalla. Koodien käyttöönotto ja päivittäminen oli kustannustehokkain ratkaisu yrityksen tarpeisiin. Olemassa olevaa varastoa myös päätettiin selkeyttää käyttämällä väritunnistusta hyllyissä ja ottamalla käyttöön LEAN 5S. Värikoodaus nopeuttaa tunnistusta huomattavasti ja LEAN 5S puolestaan auttaa pitämään tuotantotilat aina järjestyksessä. Jatkotutkimuksessa tulisi parantaa tuotantotilojen järjestelyä ja miettiä yrityksen käytössä olevan varastonhallintaohjelmiston soveltuvuutta.