RFID - A Daily Dose on Applications

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) involves the useTechnology was in use. But with the use RFID it works
of radio waves for the identification of a person or anmore accurately, takes less time in luggage detection
object. This technology is a noteworthy part ofand ultimately reduces the chances of bag lost. RFID
enterprise supply chain management which improvestechnology shows 98% accuracy as compare to 85%
the efficiency of inventory tracking and management.with bar code reader.
We have so many applications of RFID technology.RFID Technology in Inventory: RFID Technology can
RFID can be used anywhere from a casino to a bigbe used to keep track of consumer goods. So, its use
organization. Discussed underneath are some of thein inventory is a very good application. A company
applications :Wal-Mart is making use of RFID technology for the
RFID Technology for Libraries: RFID is latestmaintenance of their inventory goods. There are over
technology used in library theft systems. RFID is a500,000 RFID systems installed in warehouses and
collection of radio -frequency-based technology andretail establishments worldwide.
microchip technology. Microchip stores informationRFID Technology to remove surgical errors: RFID
regarding the orientation and alignment of libraryTechnology can be used for reducing surgical errors.
material using radio frequency. Using this technologyWrong surgery to a wrong patient can be a danger to
any library theft can be detected. The most significanta patient's life. A radio frequency tag is affixed on
use of RFID is time saving attribute as it is possiblepatient's body to ensure doctors perform the right
read information of the stack of items at the samesurgery to the right patient. First time it was used by
time.SurgiChip Inc. of Palm Beach Gardens.
A library with RFID technology installed in it ,reports upRFID Technology to prevent kidnapping: RFID can be
to 50% to 75% reduction in thefts. In North Americaused to prevent child kidnapping The Spring
companies like Bibliotheca, Checkpoint, ID Systems, andIndependent School in Texas, make use of RFID
Libramation are providing Library RFID technologyTechnology and equipped 28,000 students with ID
RFID Technology at Airport: McCarran Internationalbadges containing computer chips that are read when
Airport in les Vegas comprehended the use of RFIDthe students get on and off school buses. The
technology in 2005. The airport authority used RFIDinformation is fed automatically by wireless phone to
Technology for bag identification. Earlier Bar Codethe police and school administrators.