TY - BOOK ID - 4804398 TI - Networked RFID : systems, software and services PY - 2008 SN - 9781848001534 1848001525 9781848001527 1848001533 PB - London : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Computer Science. KW - Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet). KW - Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems. KW - Computer System Implementation. KW - Computer science. KW - Software engineering. KW - Computer network architectures. KW - Information systems. KW - Informatique KW - Génie logiciel KW - Réseaux d'ordinateurs KW - Architectures KW - Business logistics. KW - Mobile computing. KW - Radio frequency identification systems -- Industrial applications. KW - Radio frequency identification systems. KW - Wireless communication systems -- Cost effectiveness. KW - Radio frequency identification systems KW - Mobile computing KW - Electrical Engineering KW - Electrical & Computer Engineering KW - Engineering & Applied Sciences KW - Information storage and retrieval systems KW - Systèmes d'information KW - Identification systems, Radio frequency KW - RF/ID systems KW - RFID systems KW - Computer communication systems. KW - Special purpose computers. KW - Architecture, Computer. KW - Computer Communication Networks. KW - Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet). KW - Electronic data processing KW - Context-aware computing KW - Portable computers KW - Identification KW - Radio telemetry KW - Near-field communication KW - Equipment and supplies KW - Architectures, Computer network KW - Network architectures, Computer KW - Computer architecture KW - Computer software engineering KW - Engineering KW - Application software. KW - Architecture, Computer KW - Special purpose computers KW - Computers KW - Application computer programs KW - Application computer software KW - Applications software KW - Apps (Computer software) KW - Computer software KW - Communication systems, Computer KW - Computer communication systems KW - Data networks, Computer KW - ECNs (Electronic communication networks) KW - Electronic communication networks KW - Networks, Computer KW - Teleprocessing networks KW - Data transmission systems KW - Digital communications KW - Electronic systems KW - Information networks KW - Telecommunication KW - Cyberinfrastructure KW - Network computers KW - Distributed processing UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:4804398 AB - RFID technology has been available for decades, but it is only recently that its application has become a core topic for computing. This book introduces the technologies and techniques of large-scale RFID-enabled mobile computing systems, set in the context of specific case studies. The book begins with a quick introduction to RFID basics and then discusses the various elements of the topic, using applications such as e-passports, ticketing and supply-chain management throughout. The text explores RFID technology fundamentals, including operating principles, core system components and performance trade-offs involved in the selection of specific RFID platforms. The emphasis is on a practical approach, developing an arsenal of techniques and designs that can be mixed and matched to fit the needs of new systems and applications. Features • Offers a practical approach, with specific RFID applications providing context for discussion • Highlights the basics of RFID, including wireless energy transfer and communication by reflection. • Presents the main ingredients for building complete network RFID systems • Discusses the different types of readers and tags in detail – making particular reference to common technologies used in real systems • Explores how the different identifier systems encode unique serial codes for tagged entities, and how codes are assigned to particular organizations • Describes the structure and functionality of modern RFID systems and middleware • Considers different types of network services required for RFID support • Debates the hot topics of privacy and security • Looks at the future of RFID technology • Allows readers to experiment via a supplementary website with operational instances of RFID network services: http://www.roussos.eu/rfid Written for IT professionals as well as students, this comprehensive and reader-friendly text discusses the current state-of-the-art in RFID platforms and architecture. It will be invaluable for anyone experienced in software development and involved with RFID technology, and will facilitate informed decision-making. ER -