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RFID e-Plates by mid 2014

• Written by Shahrim Tamrin, Published on December 26, 2013 5:44 pm,

The Royal Malaysian Police wants the reintroduction of e-plates as a smart registration number plate system to be implemented by the middle of next year.
A senior officer with the Bukit Aman traffic department told Cars, Bikes & Trucks (CBT) that police was finalizing the possibility of using the radio frequency identification tags (RFID) as e-plate with Road Transport Department (RTD).
“We are serious with the regulation of the e-plate for all vehicles in the country. We are working closely with the RTD and the Transport Ministry to make it happen by middle of 2014,” said a Federal police officer who was responsible for looking into the legal aspects of the e-plate introduction.
It is learned that a meeting involving high ranking Bukit Aman officials was held last week on Wednesday discussing in-depth of the mechanism to install the RFID for all vehicles including motorcycles, in stages.
The source said that the police were not keen on the idea of 5,000 accessory shops appointed to be part of the nationwide group responsible for the installation of the e-plate.
“One of the proposals is to implant the RFID into the road tax sticker. Let it be handled fully by government agency since this involves security matters,” the source added.
The RFID e-plate contains an embedded tag with a unique encrypted identification number that is transmitted by the tag for detection.
CBT understands that the size and shape of the plates remains the same, as RFID tags are permanently fitted to the vehicle, normally at the windscreen.
It is designed to shatter should anyone attempt to tamper with the tag and it can be programmed to transmit a warning to RTD and police if any attempt is made to remove the sticker.

Tracking Blood using RFID

Alien Technology, supplier of UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, and Barcelona, Spain based integrator partner Aifos Solutions, have announced the successful implementation of a UHF RFID based hemo-derivative blood bag tracking application. The solution dramatically improves upon efficiency, reduces errors, enhances visibility, and bolsters security within the supply chain at the Blood and Tissue Bank of Balearic Islands in Mallorca, at a fraction of the cost of alternative RFID tag solutions, says Alien.

“Great strides have been made with UHF RFID over the years, positioning the technology in favorable light in what was once considered an unachievable application, namely placement of UHF tags on liquids such as blood bags Today, however, these hurdles have been easily overcome, and UHF RFID performance far surpasses all other RFID tag technology options at a fraction of the cost. Today, high density containers with over 80 blood bags each are virtually instantaneously read, even on liquids in high moisture, frozen environments,” Alien said in a statement..

Explains Joan Xiol, managing director of Aifos, "One issue with using RFID to track blood/hemo-derivative bags has been how and where one could apply an RFID inlay on the plasma bag without any contaminants leeching into the blood itself. We found the correct solution to eliminate any contamination. Additionally, the inlay label needed to survive long durations at freezing temperatures (-35ºC) when the plasma bags are kept in the storage chamber.

“The tagged plasma bag must be readable both in a liquid and frozen state -- this was the second greatest challenge in this application. We are proud to say that we have solved both of these challenges and have installed the world's first such whole vein-to-vein tracking solution at the Blood and Tissue Bank of Balearic Islands in Mallorca (FBSTIB)."

Motorola tops RFID reader vendor ranking

Motorola has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research. Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) and Psion Teklogix claimed the second and third spots in a worldwide evaluation of passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) handheld reader vendors. Taken from www.abiresearch.com

Helveta RFID tiimber tracking

Amajor pilot of Helveta’s timber tracking software and radio frequency identification system has been completed in Malaysia. And the

Oxford-based company now predicts take-up

of its technology growing worldwide as pressure

mounts on supplier countries and individual supplier companies to verify wood legality and sustainability. The Malaysian project was carried out in a 129,143ha concession in the state of Terengganu in conjunction with the Forestry Department of PeninsularMalaysia (FDPM) and Terengganu State Forestry Department. All trees tracked through the chain of custody were tagged using one of two passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tags compliant with the EPC Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6C standards. The tags were selected based on availability and form-factor criteria. One tag operated at a frequency of 860 to 960 MHz, the other at 865 to 869 MHz.

RFID tags were either stapled to a tree or log, or nailed in with a hammer, to determine the best method of attachment. None of the tags were damaged during the process, despite the fact that they lacked special protective coverings. Four RFID-enabled Teklogix Workabout handheld computers, running Helveta's CI Mobile data-capture software, were used in the field to read a unique ID reference number encoded to each tag. From there, RFID-enabled Workabout devices were utilized to confirm the ID number at the various checkpoints along the supply chain as trees were felled, and as logs were processed.

Rfid for AT870 PDA

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Hospital Drug tracking using RFID

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Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro Gen2 slot

Been playing with the Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro Gen 2, testing the UHF by CAEN RFID reader (Xmod slot) and also the WiFi from Summit (CF slot). Wonder is it possible to have one more slot for HF RFID reader? Dunno, slots all used up. The RFID gives pretty good read distance < 1 m.

The Art of Deploying RFID: Three Tips

Just as you'd take a map and driving directions on a cross-country trip, you need the same kind of planning in an RFID deployment. RFID in the supply chain has emerged so quickly and forcefully that there has been little time for companies to consider all aspects of an implementation.
3 factors are key:

The capabilities of different RFID technologies must be considered in relation to specific applications. In the supply chain, RFID data is captured differently than traditional bar code data and consequently must be managed differently You need an RFID solutions provider that has experience with the technology and the ability to provide low-risk and systematic solutions.

Relate RFID to the Application at Hand

Many pilot RFID implementations have failed from a technical perspective because the technology's limitations were not considered. Different RFID frequencies provide varying capabilities. In the supply chain, Ultra High Frequency (900 MHz) has been chosen for RFID compliance initiatives with the DoD and Wal-Mart and is a primary focus of the EPCglobal initiative. Although UHF delivers long read ranges and high data throughput rates, it has a limited ability to penetrate liquid or metal objects. Given the varying types of goods that pass through the supply chain (i.e. metal products, items packaged in foil, and liquid products), expect varying read success rates. You need to consider how to deploy EPC-compliant RFID solutions that take into account limitations of the technology.
Another consideration for RFID supply chain deployments is tag type. Today you can choose from UHF class 0 read-only tags or class 0+ and class 1 tags having both read and write capabilities. These different classes are currently not interoperable. You must use consistent technology throughout the supply chain. However, this is a short-term problem. EPCglobal's UHF Gen2 is a collaborative effort between most industry players to devise a universal protocol. In the interim, "agile readers" that read multiple protocols are necessary.
In closed-loop, non-compliance applications like baggage handling, there is a greater spectrum of RFID technologies to consider. Each provides unique capabilities. For example, Low Frequency (125-134 KHz) delivers a high capability to penetrate metal and liquid objects, but at the expense of read range and a requirement for tags with a larger antenna that results in higher costs. High Frequency (13.56 MHz) sits between UHF and LF and offers slightly greater read range than LF but less than UHF. Likewise, HF has less expensive tags than LF but more expensive tags than UHF. HF also offers greater read range than LF, but significantly less than UHF. Further, because a closed-loop system denotes a single "owner," the lack of prevalent global standards is not an issue. Different RFID technologies have different capabilities and each is suited to different applications. Choose the right technology for the application.
One example of a closed loop implementation is Fraport AG, owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport. With 50 million passengers, nearly 460,000 aircraft movements, and 1.6 million metric tons of air freight per year, Frankfurt is one of the world's largest international airports. In managing the airport, Fraport AG is required by law to regularly inspect primary technical components, service or repair them, and provide a record of proof. To keep up with the high volume of traffic and service expectations, Fraport AG replaced its time-consuming manual inspection process with SAP's Mobile Asset Management software and Psion Teklogix's netpad with an integrated HF (13.56 MHz) RFID reader. For Fraport AG, RFID delivered a high-value solution: a more efficient inspection process with greater data accuracy.

RFID Data Must Be Managed Differently Than Bar Code Data

One benefit of RFID over bar codes is its ability to read multiple tags simultaneously, and without the need for line-of-sight transmission. RFID tags can be read through cardboard, plastic, or paint, allowing tags to be embedded into pallets or cases, thus giving greater flexibility in their placement. By contrast, bar codes require line-of-sight transmission so they must be affixed to a visible, typically stationary, location.
However, RFID data capture capabilities pose challenges because of the large quantities of data captured in a short time. Make provisions to collect and filter data coming from multiple sources, manipulate and evaluate the data, and then forward the refined data to a management system. If these provisions are not made, the accuracy of the data obtained through the RFID system cannot be validated and the management system could potentially be overwhelmed with data.

Choose an Experienced RFID Solutions Provider

A critical step is the selection of an RFID solutions provider. Look for companies that have experience with the technology, an understanding of your business needs, and the ability to provide low-risk and systematic solutions.
Embark on the process knowing the facts. In the supply chain, RFID may require a company commitment to new business processes and logistical reorganization. In closed loop applications, RFID often replaces manual data entry methods. By performing due diligence and aligning RFID decisions with business strategies, organizations can expect to reap the benefits of RFID.

RFID Sushi

Two of my favorite things, technology and raw fish! I never really thought these two things would go together so well. At Pintokona, a Kaiten Sushi (conveyer belt sushi) restaurant in Roppongi all the plates are fitted with RFID chips. These chips serve two purposes. First, the chips are used to track how long the fish has remained on the conveyer belt. After 30 minutes the chefs are alerted and the fish is removed ensuring only fresh sushi as the plates pass by. The second function makes adding up the cost a simple wave of a magic wand. Normally at Kaiten sushi they count up the plates based on color and tally the total - sometimes may lead to overcharges or undercharges, but here all they have to do is pass a RFID scanner over the plates. The UHF tags embedded under the plate can take even hot dishwashing cycles. Now that's way i called eating my sushi in technological style! When is Malaysia gonna implement this?