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RFID Essentials
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is rapidly changing
the
way businesses track inventory and assets. From Wal-Mart and
Tesco to the
U.S. Department of Defense, early efforts are already
showing benefits,
but software, integration, and data processing for RFID
still present a
challenge. If you are a developer
or an architect charged
with
developing an RFID system, this book is for you. Drawing on
extensive
experience, Bill Glover and Himanshu Bhatt provide you with
essential
information on this emerging technology.
With the knowledge you gain in these pages, you will possess
the
information and understanding you need to start designing,
building, or
integrating with RFID systems.
In RFID Essentials you will find information on:
Tags and tag protocols, including the Electronic Product
Code (EPC)
Readers and reader protocols
RFID middleware
Security and privacy
Managing RFID devices
RFID's impact on your architecture
Bill Glover has been writing software since 1981 and has
worked as a
programmer, lead developer, or architect on systems of all
sizes, from
small, automated systems controlling dams and feedmills up
to a
complete redesign and reimplementation of one of the world's
busiest
travel web sites. Bill first worked with RFID in 1995,
tracking
individual cattle using ear tags. He is currently a Senior
Java
Architect with Sun Microsystems, Inc., and works with Sun's
RFID
consulting practice and the RFID Test Center.
Himanshu Bhatt heads the U.S. RFID Practice and Software
Technology Lab
for Sun Microsystems, Inc. Prior to assuming this role,
Himanshu was
responsible for business development and consulting in
emerging areas
of technology. Himanshu has over 16 years of experience in
the
architecture and development of distributed, multitier
systems using a
host of technologies for Fortune 1000 companies. Himanshu
has spoken at
industry conferences such as JavaOne and the LoneStar
Symposium and has
published articles on Java/J2EE technologies.
"The Information Age is over. We're entering an era where
network connectivity is almost ubiquitous - it's participate
or perish."
--Jonathan Schwartz, President and COO, Sun Microsystems,
Inc.
"Unique competitive advantage erupts from enterprises that
couple the
RFID technologies laid out in RFID Essentials with modern
business integration using service-oriented architectures.
This is the book to read in order to understand this new
landscape."
--Mark Bauhaus, Senior Vice President, Sun Microsystems,
Inc.
"This is a must read for RFID Software and Solution
architects and is
highly recommended for anyone needing to gain more insight
into the myriad of components, standards and technologies
that make up an RFID solutions environment."
--Bryan Tracey, Chief Architect, GlobeRanger Corporation
"The authors have done a commendable job of covering a lot
of ground in
the RFID space, including the infrastructure needed to share
the volumes of data RFID will likely generate."
--Graham Gillen, Senior Product Manager, VeriSign
. 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
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