RFID (radio-frequency identification) is an emerging communication system technology and one of the most rapidly growing segments of today's automatic identification data collection industry. This cutting-edge resource offers you a solid understanding of the basic technical principles and applications of RFID-enabled sensor systems. The book provides you with a detailed description of RFID and it's operation, along with a fundamental overview of sensors and wireless sensor networks. Moreover, this practical reference gives you step-by-step guidance on how to design RFID-enabled sensors that form a wireless sensor network. You also find detailed coverage of state-of -the-art RFID/sensor technology and worldwide applications.
Preface ; Automatic Identification Systems - Barcode Systems. Magnetic Stripe Card. Smart Cards. RFID Systems.; Fundamentals and Operating Principles for RFID - RFID Tag Components. RFID Tag Types. RFID Readers and Middleware Component. Communication Fundamentals in RFID Systems. Tag, Reader, and Sensor Communication. Licenses and Standards for Global Operation. ; Fundamentals and Operating Principles of Sensors - Types of Sensors. Basic Considerations of Sensor Design. Wireless Sensors and Wireless Sensor Networks. ; Design of RFID-Enabled Sensors - RFID Antenna Design Challenges. Integrated Circuit Design. Characterization and Development of Printed Circuit Boards or Substrates. Integration and Packaging: Integration of Sensors and RFID: Design Examples. Power Consumption and Link Budget. ; State-of-the-Art Technology for RFID/Sensors - Inkjet-Printed Technology. Flexible Low-Cost Substrate. Maintenance-Free RFID-Enabled Sensors. Power Scavenging: Wearable Battery-Free Active RFID Tag with Energy Scavenger. ; Worldwide Applications - Logistics/Supply Chain. Automotive. Healthcare Monitoring. Space and Navigation Systems. ; About the Authors. Index ;
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Amin Rida
Amin Rida is research assistant in the GEDC-Georgia Electronic Design Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from that same school. He is a member of the IEEE.
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Manos Tentzeris
Manos Tentzeris is an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical and computer science from the University of Michigan. He is a senior member of the IEEE.
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Li Yang
Li Yang is a research engineer in the Texas Instruments. He holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the IEEE.