October 07, 2005
Active RFID in the enterprise
An active RFID reader can cover an area of approximately 3000 square feet and can be connected to a network by using a TCP/IP Ethernet connection. The main reasons that people opt for an active RFID system include better process management, reduced labor, real-time information availability, etc.
Active RFID markets are set to grow at a CAGR of 38% and include auto, electronics, aerospace, defense, etc. Security access control is not very easy with passive RFID cards as the ID cards have to be close to a reader, this presents a bottleneck at the entry and exit points. With active tagging, the security process is automated with a high level of control. Vehicle security and identification can be performed in a better manner with active RFID tags that work in the UHF range of 315-433 MHz.
These tags can be fitted into vehicles of different shapes and sizes as they possess multidirectional antennas. Videos in the network can be activated automatically by a given user-defined condition. This helps in managing personnel access control and sensor alarms. Video can act as documentary evidence for shrinkage management, goods receiving and dispatching, etc. wp.bitpipe.com reports:
ActiveTag™, manufactured by AXCESS Inc., is a wireless tag and sensor communications system comprised of Activators, activation antennas, Receivers and small, battery-powered radio transponders or “tags”. The system is both robust and feature-rich, making it ideal for logistics and industrial applications.
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