New to RFID? Here's your opportunity to gain a basic introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems, and the need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session will also include a brief overview of the EPCglobal network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of RFID and EPC technologies, including the latest EPC Gen 2 standard, will be presented.

Speaker:

Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal

Obtain a fundamental understanding of RFID hardware. This session will cover the different frequency bands used: LF (125 KHz), HF (13.56 MHz) and UHF (860 to 960 MHz and 2.45 GHz). The instructor will explore the nature of RF fields and radio propagation, including the complex areas of null spots, reflections, polarization and other issues. By explaining many buzzwords common within the RFID community, we will provide delegates with the terminology they need to understand the technology, and to work with systems integrators and other RFID vendors.

Speaker:

Pankaj Sood, Founder , McMaster RFID Applications Lab, Researcher, Cambridge University

Legislation regarding the use of RFID varies around the world, and is subject to almost constant ongoing review. Standards ensure compliance with legislation, and also guarantee interoperability between RFID systems manufactured by different technology providers. This session will offer an update on the latest developments by legislative and standardization bodies worldwide.

Speaker:

Pankaj Sood, Founder , McMaster RFID Applications Lab, Researcher, Cambridge University

The instructor will discuss some of the important practical issues that must be considered when embarking on an RFID deployment. These range from the all-important cost of tags and interrogators to practical approaches to ensuring high operational reliability. Example application areas will be presented, in order to highlight how to apply these insights in the real world.

Speaker:

Pankaj Sood, Founder , McMaster RFID Applications Lab, Researcher, Cambridge University

Developing an RFID strategy and business case is the first step in understanding how this technology can develop high-performance results. The instructor will present various scenarios for RFID strategy and business-case development, and provide an in-depth look at components and output, including data gathering and analysis, developing a hypothesis, examining current technical architecture, executing cost-benefit calculations, evaluating opportunities, finding the value and constructing an implementation plan.

Speaker:

Pankaj Sood, Founder , McMaster RFID Applications Lab, Researcher, Cambridge University