RFID Applied

Everything you need to know to implement and fully leverage RFID technology RFID Applied is just that--the application of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. The book discusses both the technical and the business issues involved in selecting, developing, and implementing an RFID system. The book's three parts, plus two appendices, give you everything you need to lead an RFID effort: * Part A, RFID Applied, first gives you the basics of RFID and then the most recent advances and applications of RFID technology. * Part B, Applications in Ten Areas, explores the use of RFID in such areas as the automotive industry, healthcare, retailing, and transportation. * Part C, RFID Activities in Ten Countries, discusses how RFID is used in such countries as China, Germany, and Korea. * Appendix A: Ten Unique Applications, examines some unusual applications, such as tracking gambling habits in casinos and helping parents find lost children in amusement parks. * Appendix B: Ten Useful Websites, lists and provides brief descriptions of ten Web sites that contribute greatly in the sharing of RFID news and information. As applications of RFID continue to expand, this book helps you fully leverage the latest technology for your own organization.