SATO CL408e Rfid Manual page 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Radio waves are commonly used to transmit and receive information to avoid the use of
wires. While RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has been available for
many years, it was not until recently that interest in using RFID for business, healthcare,
and governmental applications took off.
It can be challenge to understand and apply RFID within a specific deadline, but very
gratifying once it is successfully implemented. RFID tagging can help improve internal
operations as well as enable more effective
communication with trading partners.
Other acronyms for RFID: IC tag, "Smart tag", RF tag
SATO has compiled this guidebook with a focus on
promoting better understanding and awareness of RFID
technology. This can provide useful insights on the
importance of RFID integration, and can help you
determine whether you are prepared to put a winning
RFID system into action. This RFID guidebook will:
• Introduce RFID technology, standards, specifications, types of tags
• Identify the pros and cons of RFID implementation
• List major retailers that expressed interest in establishing a RFID system
• Explain how RFID can benefit various industries
• Summarise the challenges that are involved in the global marketplace concerning
RFID
• Describe the testing process involved to evolve an RFID concept into a working
pilot
• Present labelling technology options
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