Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is becoming more prevalent on a daily basis and is proving to be a real asset to retailers and logistics organisations who need to keep track of assets and their movements. Another emerging application for RFID is to embed its hardware into luggage tags which are used for baggage management at airports. The technology is now in use at Hong Kong International Airport and in time it is anticipated that RFID will completely replace the current barcode systems. One drawback is that the new tags are more expensive than the printed tags currently in use, and this may hamper worldwide introduction until prices can be reduced. However, if this can be overcome, RFID promises a more efficient and accurate method of tracking luggage. RFID and other asset management technology will be covered in detail during the forthcoming ‘Specifying Security Technology’ course. Go to the ARC Website http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/other_accredited_sm.asp#s4 for further details.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
RFID Tracking – Lost bags a thing of the past?
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is becoming more prevalent on a daily basis and is proving to be a real asset to retailers and logistics organisations who need to keep track of assets and their movements. Another emerging application for RFID is to embed its hardware into luggage tags which are used for baggage management at airports. The technology is now in use at Hong Kong International Airport and in time it is anticipated that RFID will completely replace the current barcode systems. One drawback is that the new tags are more expensive than the printed tags currently in use, and this may hamper worldwide introduction until prices can be reduced. However, if this can be overcome, RFID promises a more efficient and accurate method of tracking luggage. RFID and other asset management technology will be covered in detail during the forthcoming ‘Specifying Security Technology’ course. Go to the ARC Website http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/other_accredited_sm.asp#s4 for further details.
