hi my name is Zac Phillips with atlasRFIDstore, and I'm going to talk about
what RFID means and how it is being used. RFID stands for Radio Frequency
Identification. Radio Frequency
Identification is a technology that
allows almost any object to be
wirelessly identified using data
transmitted via radio waves. RFID
technology is similar to barcodes, but
with a few major advantages: Hundreds of tags can be read in seconds; Line of
sight is not needed to read RFID tags;
RFID tags can be very durable; RFID tags
can hold more data than other types of
tags or labels; Read range for an RFID
system can be controlled as needed from
0 up to 150 meters; Tags can be encrypted
or locked for security; Tag memory can be
rewritten and reused; And, lastly,
RFID systems vary in cost depending
on functionality. If you have ever used
an access card or fob to get into a
building, passed through an automated toll
collection system on a highway, used the
remote control to open your garage door,
or used the reusable phone-based transit
pass,
you have used RFID. RFID is used in a
wide range of applications, including
building access control; vehicle tolling;
timing for races, like marathons and
triathlons; tracking high-value assets;
checking media in and out of libraries;
tracking attendees at trade shows,
concerts, and events; and tracking
inventory in industries like retail,
health care, and construction. Thanks for
watching this video about RFID and how
it is used. For more information on Radio
Frequency Identification and how it is
being used all over the world, check out
our blog or our RFID resources page. And
as always, if you have any questions at
all, please send us an email or give us a
call.
