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of exactly which item was exchanged by which shopper, in cases where the retailer needs
to contact the shopper, perhaps regarding a defective item.
airport. RFID baggage tags can be implemented in order to better provide more detailed
information regarding all baggage going through security checkpoints, such as passenger
information, destination, and other useful data which help to facilitate security
enhancement. The process of identifying frequent flyers with RFID is also possible,
allowing them special privilege to queue in a secure "express lane" during the boarding
process to provide them with value-added service.
collecting more detailed information about each individual, such as biometric data, which
would not be easy to attain where a high volume of individuals cross the border daily.
Passports and visas are starting to have RFID tags embedded in order to keep more
accurate records of human traffic entering and leaving a country. As an anti-terrorist
measure, RFID tracking is designed to put a stop to the smuggling of weapons of mass
destruction into cargo containers and transporting them abroad.
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The aviation industry has focused on enhancing airline and
airport security with the efforts of providing travellers along with
airport and airline staff a terrorism-free transportation hub.
Implementing RFID boarding passes will provide the ability to
track airline passengers, enhancing airport security by allowing
security personnel to keep a close eye on all passengers in the
Countries with busy airports, seaports, and border crossing points
would find RFID tracking technology beneficial. Customs could
scan incoming cargo at airports and seaports to quickly trace the
origin and travel route of each case within the container. Lorries
that travel across border points can be identified with government-
registered RF tags that identify relevant background information as
to speed up the queue and minimise traffic, all while obtaining more
in-depth information. Border crossing cards with RFID allows for
In access control systems, RFID does more than just maintain head-
count. RFID also provides authorisation and records arrival and
departure times, making time registration easy. It enables fast access
to the working area, eliminating queues at doors. This feature can be
fully automated or done via a wall terminal.
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