Buy RFID Readers & Tags | Testing Purposes

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Start date Oct 6, 2006
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In summary, RFID readers and tags use radio waves to track and identify objects, animals, and people for various purposes such as inventory management and access control. They work by emitting radio waves to activate tags, which then transmit their unique identification number to the reader. There are two main types of tags - active and passive - and they can be tested for effective read distance, orientation, and placement. Some privacy concerns have been raised, but privacy features can be implemented to address them.

Oct 6, 2006

IrOnFiSt

Does anyone know where I can purchase an RFID reader and some RFID tags please? I'm doing my thesis on this technology and I need to buy some of these. Testing purposes.

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Oct 6, 2006

Danger

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Here's a starting point. It was the first Google hit.
http://www.gaotek.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=63&gclid=CNuWwKTh5IcCFQf0JAod1m--BQ"

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Oct 6, 2006

IrOnFiSt

Thanks dude. Very good site

1. What are RFID readers and tags used for?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) readers and tags are used for tracking and identifying objects, animals, and people. They use radio waves to communicate and can store and transmit data, making them useful for inventory management, access control, and other applications.

2. How do RFID readers and tags work?

RFID readers emit radio waves that activate the RFID tags within their range. The tags then respond by transmitting their unique identification number to the reader. This information is then processed and used for various purposes, such as tracking inventory or granting access.

3. What are the different types of RFID tags?

There are two main types of RFID tags: active and passive. Active tags have their own power source and can transmit data over longer distances. Passive tags do not have a power source and rely on the energy from the reader to transmit data. There are also different frequencies and form factors of tags, depending on the specific use case.

4. How can RFID readers and tags be tested?

RFID readers and tags can be tested by performing a range test to determine the effective read distance, a tag orientation test to see how the tag responds at different angles, and a tag placement test to ensure the tags are readable when placed in different locations. Other tests may include testing for interference, durability, and read/write accuracy.

5. Are there any privacy concerns with RFID readers and tags?

There have been concerns about the potential for RFID readers and tags to be used for tracking individuals without their knowledge or consent. To address these concerns, some RFID systems have privacy features such as encryption and the ability to turn off or deactivate tags. However, it is important to carefully consider the use and implementation of RFID technology to ensure privacy is protected.