Radio Frequency Identification Technology Research Articles

INTELLIGENT AUTONOMOUS PARKING SYSTEM INTEGRATING RFID AND IoT FOR SMART CITIES

An autonomous parking system is the essential innovation for stress free car parking in smart cities. The efficient use of resources is a key goal of smart cities, and their integration with technology has improved productivity and dependability for urban infrastructure. In this paper, an efficient automated parking system integrating Internet of Things (IoT) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies is proposed. The proposed system is integrated with IoT in which the consumers can book the parking spots before arriving to the destination-drastically reducing the time taken by the consumers in searching for the parking slot. The proposed system effectively saves time for the consumers and also significantly provides solutions for all the parking-related issues faced by the management of flats, theaters, malls, hospitals, etc. In management perspective, this system will provide better use of their resources and reduce the amount of labor needed to maintain these parking lots. The automated parking system overcomes the important issue of jamming near the gates of parking spots by improving the check-in and check-out process of vehicles. The RFID tags given to the drivers reduce the time for vehicle identification as it is done automatically. The proposed system avoids long queues at the gates, unnecessary traffic jams near the gates, reduces the waiting time, and ensures security by allowing only the registered users identified through RFID tags. Thus, the proposed system will be a sophisticated system for the consumers, drivers, and a boon to mall owners and management.

RFiD Threads® Technology for Circular Economy and Future Sustainability

Problem
 The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry globally [UNEP2021] - 85% of all textiles go to landfill each year [WEF2021]. There is growing demand for a shift to circular business models, with new concepts emerging such as “extended producer responsibility” [DEFRA2022], and policy announcements such as the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, mandating Digital Product Passports (DPP) [EC2023].The Ellen McArthur Foundation [EMF2021] has stated that “Sustainability concerns among customers are also projected to heighten”. This fact, coupled with the preparation of potential new regulatory instruments such as ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ and other critical regulatory developments, is pushing the industry to consider different and more sustainable ways of producing textile products. A new technology-infrastructure to facilitate this transition is required, to support companiesand consumers access critical data on individual garments.
 150 billion items of clothing are produced annually worldwide [EMF2022], of which around 12.5 billion were tagged in 2022, using radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology [Checkpoint2022]. The use of RFID tags is increasing rapidly, with the market projected to reach $35.6 Billion by 2030 [MarketsAndMarkets2022].
 However, there are mainly two sustainability related problems holding back the full potential of RFID in the fashion industry:
 
 
 Weaknesses in current RFID-tag technologies: low robustness, non-washability, and attachment to temporary labels not integrated with the garment itself. 12.5 Billion RFID-tags were used last year in the fashion industry, mainly for inventory management [Checkpoint2022]. Those billions of paper/metal/label tags are usually removed immediately after sale and end up in landfill (which is very bad for the environment), because they are not washable or comfortable to wear with thegarment. For garments to be traceable throughout their lifecycle (enabling efficiencies and circular models), there is a need for integrating permanent 'Digital Passports' (e.g. RFID) in each textile-based product, and for easy access to data contained in these Digital Passports.
 
 Lack of data access, exchange and integration between supply chain actors: Currently, stakeholders use their own independent data management system/s. Therefore, the biggest challenges for efficient recycling/reuse of clothing is lack of access to data on fibre/material content. This makes it very difficult to implement automated systems for breaking up and separating used clothing items into their different fibre components.
 

How RFID technology enables the supply chain and retail 4.0: A survey with Italian stakeholders

The research aims at assessing the level of interest towards and adoption of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) technology among a sample of manufacturers, retailers, logistic service providers, solution providers and vertically integrated fashion retailers belonging to the Fashion, Consumer Goods and Healthcare sectors in Italy. A survey was created in collaboration with GS1 Italy, a no-profit organization that develops standards for enhancing collaboration between companies, associations, institutions and consumers and enrols more than 40,000 companies. Overall, 58 useful responses were collected. Statistical analyses were carried out with the support of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows and MS Excel. Results show that RFID solutions are implemented by 31% of the interviewees and tested by 21% of them, mainly thanks to the favourable ROI and the possibility of gaining a competitive advantage over competitors through the automation of logistics processes, visibility of inventory and production progress, and avoided stock out. The RFID users often achieved results above expectations regarding the order picking errors reduction, the increase of operational efficiency and inventory accuracy. The few obstacles encountered are the read failures or the over-performing reading, but they are not perceived as relevant. Overall, most experimenters and non-users currently adopt barcode solutions, but showed their intention to implement RFID systems in the future, underlying a strong interest towards this identification technology.

Design of Additional Safety Locks for Motor Vehicles Using RFID

Indonesia, facing the dual challenges of rapid economic development and rising vehicle theft rates due to economic inequalities, has prompted a need for innovative security solutions in the automotive sector. This research aims to address this growing concern by introducing a sophisticated motor vehicle security system utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The proposed system employs RFID keys, which use ID tag cards as unique identifiers to activate motor vehicles. The methodology centers around the integration of RFID technology with a microcontroller, creating a security system that is both advanced and user-friendly. This system includes an alarm feature that is triggered when an ID tag card not registered with the vehicle's RFID is used, providing an additional layer of security against unauthorized access. The results of implementing this system have been promising. Testing revealed that the RFID locks, when combined with the microcontroller, effectively recognized authorized ID tag cards and successfully denied access when unauthorized cards were used. The alarm system also functioned as intended, activating when discrepancies in ID tag data were detected. This integration of RFID with a microcontroller not only enhanced the security of motor vehicles but also contributed to a significant reduction in vehicle thefts in the community, showcasing the potential of RFID technology as a viable solution to the prevalent issue of vehicle security in Indonesia.

Critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable construction in developing countries: the case of Nigeria

Purpose This study aims to explore the critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable buildings. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research approach was adopted through a structured questionnaire administered to relevant stakeholders of construction projects. The data collected were analysed with the exploratory factor analysis, relative importance index (RII) and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE). Findings The study’s results have categorised the crucial areas of application where construction industry stakeholders should focus their attention. These areas are divided into four categories: management technologies, production technologies, sensing technologies and monitoring technologies. The findings from the FSE indicate that monitoring technologies represent the most significant category, whereas management technologies rank as the least significant. Moreover, the RII analysis highlights that tools management stands out as the most important application of RFID, while dispute resolution emerges as the least significant RFID application. Practical implications The study establishes the core areas of RFID application and their benefits to sustainable buildings. Consequently, it helps stakeholders (consultants, clients and contractors) to examine the RFID application areas and make informed decision on sustainable construction. Furthermore, it provides systematic proof that can aid the implementation of RFID in developing countries. Originality/value The study provides an insight into the possible application areas and benefits of RFID technology in the construction industry of developing countries. It also developed a conceptual frame for the critical application areas of RFID technology in the construction industry of developing countries.

Non-invasive temperature measurement in fixed bed reactors using RFID technology

Measuring axial temperature profiles in fixed bed reactors is essential for an optimal and safe operation. Typically, thermocouples are used which influence the bed structure - especially in arrangements with a low ratio between tube and particle diameter - and thus local transport phenomena and reaction rates. In this publication, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are used for temperature measurement in fixed beds without disturbing the bed structure. Therefore, the temperature is compared in a tubular fixed bed (▪) of ceramic rings (▪) measured with RFID tags and thermocouples at similar axial positions at different temperature levels 20<T<140▪. By integrating an RFID tag into a particle using 3D printing, the disturbance of the fixed bed by the measurement device can be even completely avoided. It is shown that the overall values of temperature and the dynamic measurement with RFID tags is comparable to measurements using thermocouples. However, significant measurement gaps can occur, especially with unfavorable antenna-tag alignment or small antenna spacing. As a summary, it is possible to measure temperature in fixed bed reactors using RFID technology without requiring direct access and thus disturbing the bed structure. Finally, current shortcomings of RFID are discussed, and research needs presented.

Application of Passive RFID Technology

Passive Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging IoT technology that enables communication and data exchange between items through various sensors and devices. Sensor nodes do not require built-in batteries or other energy supply devices, but instead use external signals for operation. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is a simple and low-cost solution for the passive Internet of Things, suitable for scenarios that require simple tracking and monitoring of items. The sensor devices in this technology can be used for a long time interregional operation reduces maintenance costs and improves work efficiency. Therefore, it is a promising technology that can bring tremendous changes to various industries. In recent years, this technology has been widely applied in many fields, including logistics and supply chain management, industrial automation, intelligent agriculture, and health monitoring. This article elaborates on the practical application of the latest passive RFID technology, providing reference for more application scenarios in the future.

Enhancing Public Health Safety and Transportation Efficiency – A Comprehensive RFID-Based System for Vaccination and Testing Verification

The emergence of global health crises has emphasised the need for efficient and secure methods to verify the individuals’ vaccination and testing status. The research paper proposes an innovative application of the Radio Frequency Identification technology to develop a comprehensive system that ensures the controlled entry of vaccinated and tested individuals into buildings and extends its use to transportation networks. By combining tags, readers and a centralised database, with the extension of using Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, this solution aims to enhance public health safety, restore confidence in public spaces and optimise transportation operations.

RFID technology in Retail 4.0: state-of-the-art in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods field

The well-known Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is now evolving its applications: indeed, at the industrial level, it was firstly conceived at the pallet/case level for enhancing productivity and accuracy of logistics processes, while at present the focus is shifting towards item-level tagging applications for also managing in-store processes, including the selling experience. Due to a more technological customer, to the spread of e-commerce and the need of omnichannel sales availability, also Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are subject to an evolution of the way of selling, enabled by an item-level RFID tagging. Since these technologies are connected to the fourth industrial revolution, this novelty is referred to as Retail 4.0, which is still an uncommon term among the scientific community. For this reason, this paper makes an attempt to define the state-of-the-art of research and industrial projects on this topic, and it represents the first study investigating the Retail 4.0 from a practical side, closing the scientific gap regarding this issue. Eleven documents and fourteen projects focusing on item-level RFID tagging of FMCGs are examined and categorized according to a pre-existing use cases framework, and the enabled scenarios under a Retail 4.0 perspective are identified and defined. Inventory and Life-Cycle Management related use cases turned out to be the most investigated (7 scientific documents and 12 projects), while the User Experience was only considered at the industrial level (12 projects). From both sides, the Product Integrity was not perceived as relevant (2 articles and 6 projects); similarly, scarce attention was paid to the sustainability functionality of packaging with a total of 1 scientific paper and 5 projects.

Do cybercrime laws address emergent IoT security threats? The case of UAE federal cybercrime law regarding RFID technology

With the widespread use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology as a means for commerce and identification, new types of cybercrime have emerged. Accordingly, revisions to extant cybercrime law are required. This research attempts to determine the relevance of current UAE laws in addressing new cybercrimes on emergent technologies. We reviewed the literature to identify threats to RFID systems, classifying works into three categories: blocking, interception, and physical attacks. We mapped these categories to 50 articles of the UAE cybercrime law to assess their relevance. According to the distribution of law articles pertaining to RFID attacks, it was found that RFID communication interception attacks are not sufficiently addressed in the law and that further amendments are required in the UAE. Example of international statutes are highlighted as models.

Research on a system for the diagnosis and localization of conveyor belt deviations in belt conveyors

To address the shortcomings of existing conveyor belt deviation detection methods, such as the small detection range and slow detection speed, a method that utilizes machine vision technology to detect belt deviations in belt conveyors is proposed. A track-type inspection robot was used to collect real-time running images of a conveyor belt; Wiener filtering was carried out, grayscale processing was used, Canny edge detection, Hough transform and least squares fitting operations were used to extract the straight lines of the edges of the conveyor belt, and the offset from the straight lines of the conveyor belt under normal running conditions was calculated. To address the cumulative error problem caused by the long time and long distance in the process of locating the wheel odometer, a joint localization technology that used radio frequency identification (RFID) and a wheel odometer was proposed, and the error correction was carried out for a rotary encoder by using the RFID technology. The experimental results demonstrate that the detection method achieved a detection accuracy of over 92.1% with a detection speed of up to 31 FPS. This method enables the fast and precise identification of conveyor belt deviations, and it satisfies the requirements for real-time detection for belt conveyors. The location accuracy of the localization system that combined RFID and a wheel odometer was able to reach the centimeter level, and the system could accurately locate the positions of belt deviations. This is of vital significance for ensuring safety and efficiency in production by enterprises.

The Bit Query for Labels in a Binary Tree-Based Anti-Collision Recognition Algorithm

With its benefits including recognition distance, penetration ability, and multi-object recognition, radio frequency identification technology is a non-contact automatic identification method that is currently being used extensively in a variety of industries, including document anti-counterfeiting, automation, transportation, control management, and product services. An efficient anti-collision mechanism, such as anti-collision algorithms or anti-collision protocols, must be established in order to coordinate communication between the tag and the reader in the event that an RFID system experiences signal interference in the wireless channel, conflict, or collision, which will result in tag recognition or data collection failure. In response to tag conflicts in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, a novel hybrid blocking query tree algorithm is suggested that leverages blocking prediction and child node hedging techniques to overcome the issues of lengthy time intervals and high communication complexity. The technique uses quadruple and bifurcated query trees as the foundation for its conflict avoidance strategy. The approach minimizes the conflict time and prevents the construction of idle subunits by forcing the reader to create new query prefixes via prediction, which is accomplished by employing locking commands to extract and forecast information about the conflicting bits. According to simulation data, this strategy performs better in terms of lowering the overall number of time slots and communication complexity as well as enhancing identification and labelling abilities than the current adaptive multi-tree search (RLAMS) and improved hybrid query tree (IHQT) techniques. It greatly increases the effectiveness of label identification while lowering the overall amount of time slots and communication complexity.

Radio-Frequency Identification Traceability System Implementation in the Packaging Section of an Industrial Company

In recent years, radio-frequency identification (RFID) has aroused significant interest from industry and academia. This demand comes from the technology’s evolution, marked by a reduction in size, cost, and enhanced efficiency, making it increasingly accessible for diverse applications. This manuscript presents a case study of the implementation of an RFID traceability system in the packaging section of an industrial company that produces test equipment for the automotive wiring industries. The study presents the proposal and execution of a prototype asset-tracking system utilising RFID technology, designed to be adaptable and beneficial for various industrial settings. The experiments were carried out within the company’s shop-floor environment, alongside the existing barcode system, with the primary objective of evaluating and comparing the proposed solution. The test results demonstrate a significant enhancement in production efficiency, with substantial optimization achieved. The time required for asset identification and tracking was significantly reduced, resulting in an average time of approximately 43.62 s and an approximate 3.627% improvement in the time required to read the test sample of assets when compared to the barcode system. This successful implementation highlights the potential of RFID technology in improving operations, reducing working time, and enhancing traceability within industrial production processes.

Artificial Identification: A Novel Privacy Framework for Federated Learning Based on Blockchain

To provide off-chain federations with complete privacy services to realize on-chain federated learning (FL), this article proposes a novel privacy framework for FL based on blockchain and smart contracts, named Artificial Identification. It consists of two modules: private peer-to-peer identification and private FL, using two scalable smart contracts to manage the identification and learning process, respectively. Based on Ethereum and interplenary file systems (IPFS), we implement our framework and comprehensively analyze its performance. Experiments show that the proposed framework has acceptable collaboration costs and offers advantages in terms of privacy, security, and decentralization. Furthermore, combined with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the framework has the potential to realize automatic on-chain identification and autonomous FL of machine clusters composed of Internet of Things (IoT) devices or distributed participants.

Smart Shopping Cart Using RFID

Abstract: Optimizing the shopping experience is essential for both customers and businesses in the dynamic world of retail. This research study offers a revolutionary solution called the "Smart Shopping Cart," which uses Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to speed up the shopping experience. This ground-breaking solution promises to boost shopping cart functionality, enhance inventory control, and provide customers with a smooth purchasing experience. The Smart Shopping Cart makes use of an integrated RFID reader system and RFID tags that are attached to each product. It enables automatic item tracking, doing away with the requirement for human checkout scanning. This technologically advanced method cuts down on consumers' wait times at the register and minimizes pricing and item recognition mistakes, enhancing their entire shopping experience. Moreover, the system incorporates real-time inventory management features, enabling retailers to monitor product stock levels efficiently. This results in reduced out-of-stock occurrences and optimized supply chain operations, benefiting both retailers and consumers. Additionally, the Smart Shopping Cart can provide personalized shopping recommendations and promotions, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. This research paper examines the Smart Shopping Cart's technical implementation, RFID integration, data processing, and security. It analyzes potential benefits, environmental impact, and ethical concerns, focusing on efficiency, reduced operational costs, and customer satisfaction. In conclusion, the Smart Shopping Cart, which makes use of RFID technology, presents a solution that has the potential to change the way people shop currently, to the advantage of both customers and businesses. This innovation offers a tremendous chance for shops looking to stay competitive in the digital age to increase productivity, cut costs, and provide a better shopping experience. This study gives helpful advice for the effective implementation of RFID-based Smart Shopping Carts in the retail sector as well as insights into their potential.

Embedded Systems Based Intelligent Bank Locker Security System

Nowadays, security plays a big role, notably in homes, companies, and banks. This article uses embedded systems to design a bank locker security system. The Global System for Mobile (GSM) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies are the foundation of this system. Only honest people are permitted to retrieve money or gold from bank lockers. It is created by fusing RFID and GSM technologies, allowing for real-time activation, authentication, and validation of the user and door unlocking for safe access to bank lockers. GSM and passive RFID are safer than other technologies. A microcontroller, RFID reader, GSM modem, keyboard, and a liquid crystal diode make up this system (LCD). This system employs a dual password protection scheme to ensure that only legitimate individuals can get funds from bank lockers.

Retracted: Design of Logistics Intelligent Warehouse Management System Based on Radio Frequency Identification Technology for 5G

Retracted: Design of Logistics Intelligent Warehouse Management System Based on Radio Frequency Identification Technology for 5G

Retracted: Control Optimization Design of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in IoT Express Logistics Distribution System

Retracted: Control Optimization Design of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in IoT Express Logistics Distribution System

Integration of passive RFID for small-scale construction project management

Passive radio frequency identification (P-RFID) is discussed previously for its sustainable usefulness in the construction industry. The subject of this research is the barriers to the implementation of passive radio frequency identification (P-RFID) technology for the digital transformation of small construction projects, and the interrelationships among these barriers. This study emphasizes notably smaller building projects. Considering technological, cultural, privacy, interest, volatility, and resource constraints that must be overcome to encourage the implementation of P-RFID in the construction business. A PLS-SEM analysis is also provided, showing how much technological, cultural, and privacy hurdles affect the P-RFID rollout. Most severely inhibiting adoption are technical obstacles, cultural ones, and privacy concerns. Findings stress the need of construction firms to adopt new technology to speed up project completion and keep up with rising demand. The use of P-RFID technology may improve the efficiency of project delivery processes and reduce the number of failed projects. Additionally, the research highlights the value of privacy as well as the need of making its protection a key priority in the development of P-RFID technology. According to the findings of the research, one of the most important things that has to be done in order to increase the usage of P-RFID in low-volume sustainable construction projects in Malaysia is to remove the barriers that prevent people from being interested in it.

THE EFFECT OF BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM LEVEL 3 ON OPERATION OFFICER PERFORMANCE

Baggage handling has an important role in maintaining the comfort of passengers traveling by aircraft and security in processing baggage. Baggage Handling System (BHS) is a service in the form of a conveyor to transport passenger baggage after check-in and automatic sorting with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology that reads radio frequencies contained in baggage to be sent to the aircraft according to its destination. This study aims to determine the effect of Baggage Handling System level 3 on the performance of operational officers at Kualanamu International Airport Medan with quantitative research methods that take data using questionnaire data and literature studies. The determination of the sample with the Slovin formula was 30 people and then the results of the respondents' answers were processed using SPSS with validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, homogeneity tests and T tests. The calculation results obtained the results of the T test, which is a significant value of 0.000, meaning that the significance value is smaller than (0.05), so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of the implementation of the Baggage Handling System level 3 (independent variable x) on the performance of operational officers (dependent variable y).