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
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 RFID Test Center.
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. 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 Glossaryindex
