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RFID Readers: Basic Options & Features

RFID Readers: Basic Options & Features

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jul 12, 2016

Introduction Every year, new RFID readers hit the market with improved usability and features, so it is important to know the pros and cons of each reader as well as any additional features tha
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7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 14, 2016

Introduction RFID systems, like most electronics and networks, are susceptible to both physical and electronic attacks. As the technology matures and becomes more widespread, so do hackers who aim
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7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 14, 2016

Introduction RFID systems, like most electronics and networks, are susceptible to both physical and electronic attacks. As the technology matures and becomes more widespread, so do hackers who aim
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UHF RFID Security Measures

UHF RFID Security Measures

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 08, 2016

Introduction Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID Tags. The gaps in usage of UHF tags were even more pronounced before the release of Class 1 Gen 2 in 2004, because previous versions such as Class 1 Gen 1 cont
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RFID Journal LIVE! 2016 Compilation

RFID Journal LIVE! 2016 Compilation

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 01, 2016

In May, we attended RFID Journal LIVE! 2016 located in Orlando, Florida. While we were there, we interviewed manufacturers, solutions providers, and industry speakers in hopes of learning more abou
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Operating Principles: Coupling

Operating Principles: Coupling

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on May 27, 2016

Introduction Understanding the way that an RFID system communicates, at least on a basic level, is a necessity—especially for deployment.  RFID knowledge, together with extensive testing, is
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Sensor Monitoring with RFID

Sensor Monitoring with RFID

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Mar 31, 2016

Introduction Sensor Monitoring can be a vital ability in certain applications, such as logistics and healthcare. Combining sensor monitoring with RFID allows for the observation of uniquely identi
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What Are BAP RFID Tags?

What Are BAP RFID Tags?

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Mar 10, 2016

Introduction Sometimes called Semi-Passive or Semi-Active, Battery-Assisted Passive (BAP) tags are essentially passive RFID tags with an internal battery. Because these tags wait for a signal f
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6 Things RFID Middleware Can Do For You

6 Things RFID Middleware Can Do For You

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Feb 17, 2016

Introduction Middleware is a layer of software created to connect other components together – e.g. hardware components, software programs, enterprise applications, databases, etc. Middleware gives s
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