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radio frequency identification, RFID
1. A method of identifying unique items using radio waves.
2. A system that reads or writes data to RF tags that provide identification and other information pertaining to the object to which the tag is attached.
Typically, a reader communicates with a tag, that holds digital information in a microchip; however, there are chipless forms of RFID tags that use material to reflect back a portion of the radio waves beamed at them.
The tags have storage capacity for at least an identification number.
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Definitions
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): What is RFID?
An explanation of what RFID is.
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Index of Units
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RFID tag
A microchip attached to an antenna that is packaged in a way that it can be applied to an object.
The tag picks up signals from and sends signals to a reader. The tag contains a unique serial number, but may have other information; such as, a customers' account number.
Tags come in many forms, such smart labels that can have a barcode printed on it, or the tag can simply be mounted inside a carton or embedded in plastic. RFID tags can be active, passive or semi-passive.
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Definitions
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