1. Edition - April 2007
105.- Euro
2007. 528 Pages, Hardcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 0-471-79365-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-79365-6 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
Co-authored by both academic and industry professionals, RFID Applied provides a broad background on the technology and the various applications of RFID around the world. Coverage is mainly non-technical and more business related for the broadest user base, however there are sections that step into the technical aspects for advanced, more technical readers.

From the contents
Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Trademarks.

Part A RFID Applied.

Chapter 1 The Stage Is Set.

Chapter 2 Past, Present, and Future of RFID.

Chapter 3 Basics of RFID.

Chapter 4 Beyond the Basics.

Chapter 5 Recent Advances in the Technology.

Chapter 6 The Business Case for RFID.

Chapter 7 Industry Standards.

Chapter 8 System Components.

Chapter 9 Integration.

Chapter 10 The Issues of Privacy and Security.

Epilogue.

Part B Applications in 10 Areas.

RFID in the Automotive Industry.

RFID in Cattle Ranching.

RFID in Health Care.

RFID in Manufacturing.

RFID in Marine Terminal Operation.

RFID in the Military.

RFID in Payment Transactions.

RFID in Retailing.

RFID in Transportation.

RFID in Warehousing and Distribution Systems.

Part C RFID Activities in 10 Countries.

RFID in Australia.

RFID in China.

RFID in France.

RFID in Germany.

RFID in Japan.

RFID in Singapore.

RFID in South Korea.

RFID in Spain.

RFID in the United Kingdom.

RFID in the United States.

Appendix A 10 Unique Applications.

Appendix B 10 Useful Web Sites.

Index.