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Illustrations xiii
Introduction xix
1 RFID Technology 1
Introduction 1
Applications of RFID 4
Architecture of an RFID System 5
RFID Tags 9
Active or passive tags 12
Operating frequency 13
Read only or read/write tags 15
Kill or disable tags 16
Security in tags 16
RFID Readers 17
RFID reader components 18
Antenna 19
Microcontroller 22
Network interface 24
Power source 24
Stationary or portable readers 24
Communication between Tags and RFID Readers 27
RFID Printers 29
RFID Middleware 30
Applications 33
Data integration 35
Database 36
Analyzing and reporting 36
Presentation 37
Security 37
Security and Privacy 38
Privacy issues 39
Security considerations of an RFID system 40
Physical security 40
Malicious attacks and threats 41
Authentication 42
Encryption 42
Firewall 43
Disabling a tag 43
Manageability and System Availability 44
NFC Technology 46
References 48
2 Wireless Networking Technologies 49
Introduction 49
Categorization of wireless networks 49
Evolution of wireless networks 51
Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) 53
Architecture and components 53
Relevant standards 57
Cost considerations 59
Typical applications 59
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) 60
Architecture and components 61
Relevant standards 63
Cost considerations 64
Typical applications 65
Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs) 67
Architecture and components 67
Relevant standards 68
Cost considerations 70
Typical applications 71
Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWANs) 72
Architecture and components 73
Relevant standards 74
Cost considerations 76
Typical applications 77
Summary 78
References 78
3 Application of RFID and Wireless Technologies for Mobile Asset Management 81
Business Process Challenges Addressed by Mobile Asset Tracking 81
Tools and parts management 81
Materials management/shelf-life management 82
Hazardous materials (hazmat) management 83
Lot control (tracking and traceability) 83
Personnel tracking 84
Fleet management 85
Assembling an RFID Solution for Mobile Asset Tracking 86
Site survey and RFID readiness 86
Using EPCglobal Network for RFID data management 89
EPCglobal Network software architecture components 90
EPC Information Service (EPCIS) 91
Object Name Service (ONS) 91
ONS local cache 92
Solution components 92
Using RFID for Improved Warehouse Management 93
Shelf-life management, hazmat control with RFID 93
Powerful lot control 93
Better warehousing and logistical operations 96
Countering counterfeits and thefts 98
Using RFID for In-transit Visibility 99
Using passive RFID for in-transit visibility 101
Global and local wireless communications 103
Yard- or facility-based wireless communications 104
Enabling software for in-transit visibility 105
Conclusion 105
Summary 106
4 Application of RFID and Wireless Technologies for Fixed Asset Labeling and Locating 107
Introduction 107
Existing Technologies 108
Development of an RFID-based Fixed Asset Labeling and Locating System 109
Problem 109
Solution 110
Asset labeling for unique identification 110
Asset location 111
Repair and maintenance 113
Example of an implementation 115
Summary 119
References 120
5 RFID and Wireless Applications for Asset Management in the Water Utility 121
Introduction 121
General layout of assets 121
Structure of this chapter 123
Description of Assets within a Water Utility 123
Water supply 124
Water treatment 124
Water distribution 127
Wastewater collection 128
Water treatment plant and water reclamation/reuse 129
Mobile assets 134
Monitoring 136
Assets in solid waste collection and public works operations 137
Analysis of Problems and Solutions 138
Fixed assets 138
Mobile assets 142
Access management and infrastructure security 147
Monitoring and recording 148
Costs and Benefits and Improving the Return on Invested Capital 151
References 152
6 RFID and Wireless Applications for Asset Management in the Electric Utility 153
Introduction 153
Description of Infrastructure 154
Power generation 154
Coal supply and consumption 155
Boiler and associated equipment 156
Turbine 157
Condenser 157
Boiler feed water deaerator 159
Generator 159
Exhaust gas treatment system 160
Power transmission 160
Power distribution and retail 162
Analysis of Problems and Solutions 166
Fixed assets 166
Mobile assets 172
Monitoring and recording 178
Costs and Benefits and Improving the Return on Invested Capital 179
References 180
7 RFID and Wireless Applications for Asset Management in the Natural Gas Industry 181
Introduction 181
Description of Infrastructure 183
Production 183
Processing 188
Transmission 192
Storage 194
Application of RFID and wireless technologies 196
Distribution 197
RFID and wireless applications-distribution and retail 202
Mobile assets 203
Monitoring 205
Analysis of Problems and Solutions 206
Fixed assets 208
Mobile assets 212
Monitoring and recording 218
Costs and Benefits and Improving the Return on Invested Capital 219
References 220
A Evaluating the Business Proposition of an RFID Project 221
Evaluation of an RFID Project 221
Understanding Risks Associated with an RFID System 225
Improving the Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 227
B Industry Acronyms and Abbreviations 233
Index 239
About the Authors 263
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