Radio Frequency Identification, commonly known as RFID, is a data collection technology that utilizes electronic tags to store data. The tag has many different names such as electronic label, transponder, or code plate. The RIFD chip is attached to an antenna transmitted in kilohertz, megahertz, and gigahertz range. These RIFD tags are similar to barcodes and are used to track items (RFID, n.d.). RIFD can be used for various things, including: identifying vehicles, validate items, register and authorize with little human interaction, identify items, protect their intellectual property, company interacting with the consumer from anywhere, provide wireless configuration management, and identify animals (Applications, n.d.). Beside the basics …show more content…
The uses range from retail, entertainment, production, manufacturing, transportation, sports, weapons, health care and many more industries. By incorporating tags the company can save money and become more efficient. Despite the countless advantages there are disadvantages that are mainly privacy issues. To lessen the privacy concerns security could be increased to protect the consumer and the company. All in all, the benefits of RFID outweigh the potential issues. References 7 unexpected and awesome uses of RFID tags. (2014, March 4). Retrieved from RFID ARENA: http://rfidarena.com/2014/3/4/7-unexpected-and-awesome-uses-of-rfid-tags.aspx Applications. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2016, from NXP: https://nxp-rfid.com/applications/ RFID. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2016, from PC Mag: http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/50512/rfid Technical Problems with RFID. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2016, from Technovelgy: http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=20 Thrasher, J. (2013, April 29). RFID vs. Barcodes: What are the advantages? Retrieved from RFID insider: