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This overview of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology explains its key components, including microchips, readers, and transceivers. Discover how RFID works step by step: from the reader emitting energy to the tag receiving it, and how information is processed and stored in databases. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of RFID systems, including their applications in enhanced driver’s licenses and surveillance. Also, learn about privacy concerns, reliability issues, and the potential for technology malfunction.
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Clip Art Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) By: Jonathan Hawk Clip Art
How RFID Works 1. Microchip= information 2. Reader emits energy, tag receives energy Clipart Clipart Clipart http://readwrite.com/files/files/files/rfid%252520scanner.jpg
How RFID Works 3. Battery/radio energy 4. Microchip radio waves create information. Clipart Clipart Clipart
How RFID Works 5. Reader intercepts waves. 6. Reader interprets waves to info. http://readwrite.com/files/files/files/rfid%252520scanner.jpg Clipart Clipart
RFID Parts • Scanning antenna • Transceiver • RFID Tag • RFID Scanner Clip Art
Scanning Antenna • Input/output device • Receives signals, like radio waves http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miniscan-Mobile-Scanner-Receiver-Mag-Antenna-0-1300MHz-BNC-Aerial-/330865859391?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones_Communication_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4d09245b3f
Transceiver • Input/output device • Transmitter+receiver http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/rfid-transceiver-34006-2767833.jpg
RFID Tag • Input/Output • Microchip w/ an antenna • Unique serial number http://philosophers-stone.co.uk/wordpress/2013/08/california-wants-to-implement-enhanced-drivers-licenses-that-use-radio-tracking-beacons/
RFID Reader • Processing Device • Directs other hardware. • Uses information. http://readwrite.com/files/files/files/rfid%252520scanner.jpg
Database Software • Stores information • Necessary for signal meaning • Human interaction • Many kinds http://decentralist.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/ms-excel.png
Kernel Database Software http://www.filebuzz.com/software_screenshot/full/114867-Microsoft_SQL_Recovery.gif
Enhanced Driver’s Licenses • RFID • Passport/license • DHS database • Usage Clip Art
Department of Homeland Security • Advantage: Money and time • Scanning • Non-stop • Personnel http://bosmun.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Department-of-Homeland-Security-logo.png
Department of Homeland Security • Disadvantage: Technology dependence, malfunction.
Clip Art Drivers • Advantage: Quick travel, pre-paid. • Disadvantage: Malfunction worsen time issue. Clip Art
Privacy and Anonymity • Location tracking • Private information • Easy with scanner http://www.thechurchofnopeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/big-brother-poster.jpg
Surveillance • Object tracking • Human behavior • EDL with DHS http://politicalcontext.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/surveillance_big.gif
Reliability and Integrity • Update failure • Human error • Some RFID re-written https://itgs-jhs.wikispaces.com/1.1+Reliability+%26+Integrity
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