RFID stand for "Radio Frequency IDentification." In RFID systems, "readers" use radio signals to communicate with data "tags." A "tag" consists of an antenna connected to a data-containing integrated circuit that can be attached to almost any object, thereby giving the object a unique identification number which can be read remotely. RFID technology is used to control building access, inventory, mass transit ticketing, and highway tolls, and it is being used to increase the security of new U.S. passports.
• State what RFID stands for
• Describe the components of an RFID system
• Describe some of the advantages of RFID over barcoding
• Describe some of the disadvantages of RFID versus barcoding
• Describe at what frequencies RFID can operate
• Describe the need for standards and regulations
• Explain what organizations are in charge of standards and regulations
• Describe the health risks of RFID systems
