Radio frequency identification technology, known by its acronym in English RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) is a system that, although it has been use for years (in fact, it was use for the first time in World War II to identify airplanes friends) is currently when more relevance is taking. Thanks to the current technological development and the decrease in prices of electronic components, this science is being orient towards sectors such as logistics or supply chains.
In an RFID system the element to identify; which can be an object, animal or person, is tagged with a small chip that is attach to a radio frequency antenna so that it can be communicate and identify through radio frequency waves by a transmitter / receiver device. What makes this system more valuable than any other used for this purpose is that the RFID chip can store identification information that gives each of the tagged elements a unique character.
RFID codes
Its uses are almost endless. Some companies are already beginning to exploit the potential of RFID codes in the postal, library, health, rail, security and industrial sectors. The day to day of society will change as this technology continues to be install in places where citizens spend a large part of their time.
In Pakistan, we are pioneers in the development of this technology. In the health sector, for example, it is already well establish. It is use, among other things, for the identification and traceability of patients and assets within the healthcare field, which implies a higher quality care and an increase in security levels, providing benefits such as the identification of patients using RFID codes, a record of the time that someone has not been treat, better access to the Digital Medical Record, location of patients, reduction of errors in the administration of medications.
The location of assets also makes it possible to have complete information on the most important stocks of a hospital floor through visibility software . This, in addition to welfare benefits, provides economic benefits since it reduces the loss and theft of equipment, reduces the time to search for machines.
Monitor Temperature
This technology also makes it possible to monitor temperatures. This guarantees that samples, vaccines, organs, medicines, blood bags, drugs… are always at the correct temperature. The devices allow you to program alerts in the event that temperatures exceed the authorize limits and all this without the need for manual data collection, since it is record in real time via Wi-Fi.
The postal sector has been another of the beneficiaries in the implementation of RFID technology in Lahore. The solutions that are already use provide transparency and reliability in the information of logistics operations, allowing an optimization of resources and greater efficiency in processes.
Advantage
One of the utilities that are already taking advantage of this science, and that will probably be incorporate little by little in all stores, is its use as an anti-theft system. What has been done is to create an anti-theft RFID mat. Each garment carries an identifying label that is deactivate at the time of purchase. If someone tries to take a garment without paying at the cash register, when they walk over the exit mat, the system detects the tags not deactivate and triggers an alarm. All without the need for security arches or traditional alarms that, with a simple pull, can be start.
Smart RFID tester
Another use that some stores are already giving to this technology is what is call “Smart RFID tester”. Thanks to this system, when a customer enters one of these changing rooms, a reader integrate into the clothing recognizes the labels and a touch screen, locate in the same place, outputs images with specifications of the garments and, in addition, suggests accessories and accessories. that match the piece. The customer can search for different colors, sizes, models and obtain all the information they need about the product: prices, discounts, offers .it is likely that in the near future all businesses will have one of these useful fitting rooms.
Smart bookshelves have already been install in bookstores and libraries. The only thing that is need is to place some mats on the shelves of the cabinets that allow to know, at all times, the copies that they have on them. It makes, in short, a real map of the library.
Evolution in RFID Technology
In recent years, RFID technology has been develop and perfect, including internationally accept standards and the acceptance of Public Administrations, responsible for assigning frequencies that have already understood that resources must be compatible for this technology to be use. use internationally.
The use of RFID allows, in short, to distinguish easily and quickly the type, quantity and variety of items available. This solution offers a series of benefits, among which are the ability to have reliable and update information in real time on the records, effective asset management, immediate file location, or the control and monitoring of the quality of the records. services.
A technology that, in short, facilitates our day-to-day life and increases safety and reliability in stores, shops, warehouses, industry.
