RFID Essentials (Paperback)

Preface
1. An Introduction to RFID
The Case for RFID
The Eras of RFID
Application Types
Summary
2. RFID Architecture
A Confluence of Technologies
Key Functionalities
RFID System Components
Systemic Quality Considerations
Architecture Guidelines
System Management
Summary
3. Tags
Basic Tag Capabilities
Physical Characteristics
Power Source
Air Interface
Information Storage and Processing Capacity
Standards
Summary
4. Tag Protocols
Protocol Terms and Concepts
How Tags Store Data
Singulation and Anti-Collision Procedures
Tag Features for Security and Privacy
Learn to Troubleshoot Tag Communications
Summary
5. Readers and Printers
Physical Components of an RFID Reader
Logical Components of an RFID Reader
Parts of an RFID Printer and Applicator
Types of Readers
Layout for Readers and Antennas
Configuring Readers
Summary
6. Reader Protocols
Parts of a Reader Protocol
Vendor Protocols
EPCglobal Protocol Overview
Simple Lightweight RFID Reader Protocol
Future Protocols
Summary
7. RFID Middleware
Motivations
Logical Architecture
Application Level Events Specification
Commercial RFID Middleware
Summary
8. RFID Information Service
RFID Data
The EPCglobal Network
The Object Naming Service
The EPC Information Services
Summary
9. Manageability
Edge Deployment Options
Capabilities Needed for Edge Management
Standards and Technologies
Summary
10. Privacy and Security
Privacy and Security Issues
RFID Privacy
RFID Security
Summary
11. The Future
Standards
Technology
Business
Summary
Appendix A. EPC Identity Encodings
Appendix B. References
Glossary
index