Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a revolutionary technology that enables the wireless transfer of data and information between RFID tags or transponders, and RFID readers. This course provides an introductory and generalized, yet thorough look at a technology that has gained widespread adoption across industries due to its ability to identify, track, and manage objects, assets, and individuals with exceptional speed and accuracy. List of Topics:

• Fundamentals of RFID Technology
• The RFID Tag and Reader
• Middleware, Databases, and Frequencies
• RFID Communication Protocols
• RFID Applications and Industries
• System Design and Implementation Procedures
• Tag Selection and Placement
• Network Infrastructure for RFID
• Standards, Regulations, and Regulatory Compliance
• Future Trends in RFID
• Ethical and Privacy Concerns

Intended Audience: This course is general in nature, and would apply as suitable continuing education for: industrial, manufacturing, logistical, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, system and control, chemical, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a generalized knowledge of the many uses of RFID technologies..

Learning Objectives

At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:

• Understand the fundamentals of RFID equipment and interpretations
• Gain an introductory knowledge of middleware, databases, and operational frequency ranges
• Learn of Applications for, and industries which use this technology
• Learn the basic methodologies for system implementation and design
• Gain a knowledge of the standards, and regulatory demands in RFID
• Learn of future developments in this field
• Learn of the ethical implications and privacy concerns relating to RFID