RFID TagsRadio Frequency Identification

General Info• Like bar codes

• Read & write

• Electromagnetic fields

Active• Has a battery

Passive• No battery

Electromagnetic Field

Used In

Debit & Credit Card

Library• Self-Checkout

Mandates

Problems• Security

• “Skimming”

• Privacy

• Cost

Bibliography• http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/technology-

article.asp?artnum=21

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification

• http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/high-tech-

gadgets/rfid3.htm

• Google Images