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WinRFID

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RFID Middleware System

Edge of the network data collection, aggregation, distribution and management

Rapid RFID Application Development

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WinRFID Middleware

The WinRFID edge-of-the-network technology is developed in the WINMEC RFID Lab. It is being developed on Microsoft .NET framework. WinRFID middle-ware addresses important features such as infrastructure scalability and admin-istration, event and data intelligent process and dispatching, and enterprise ap-plication and business partner integration. Different support modules have also been designed to facilitate easy deployment, security, and data preparation. The middleware has a set of application programming and integration interfaces for supporting application development. At same time, WinRFID has plug-in ca-pability to accommodate symbiotic technologies such as location services and sensors. These would not only enhance the technological effectiveness of the RFID system, but also add value to the business processes.

WinRFID provides a seamless RFID system which can deliver intelligent informa-tion by fi ltering and aggregating data collected at the edge of an RFID network from a variety of transponders through diverse readers. WinRFID infrastructure technology is being tested for a diverse set of applications including medi-cal/healthcare, asset tracking, supply chain, retail, library/document tracking, security and e-pedigree. This edge-of-the-network technology enables rapid integration of RFID to existing enterprise applications.

Above:WinRFID Components and Deployment Relation Diagram

“WinRFID provides a

seamless RFID system

which can deliver intel-

ligent information”

“This edge-of-the-

network technology

enables rapid integra-

tion of RFID to existing

enterprise applications.”

“..for a diverse set of

applications including

medical/healthcare,

asset tracking, supply

chain, retail, library/doc-

ument tracking, security

and e-pedigree.”

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WinRFID Features

• Provides a rapid, platform independent application development

environment. Supports various application scenarios. Developer friendly and standard-following SDK speeds up the time to market. Easy to deploy, manage and control reader network.

• Provides robust scalability, integration and upgrading. Provides a centralized and edge-of-network processing rule engine that sup-ports deployment capabilities and event notifi cation.

• Provides intelligent data capturing, smoothing, fi ltering, routing

and aggregation. Uses XML framework and SOAP for data and event representation to support interoperability. Distributed database and lo-cal data cache are used to provide data persistence and consistency.

• Supports a variety of readers/tags from different hardware

vendors (Frequencies from LF, HF to UHF, Protocols from EPC, ISO to ICode, Tiris and other vendor-specifi ed protocols). Web-Service based interface Accommodates third-party hardware (readers, sensors) plug-ins. Standards based framework allows rapid integration of new readers.

• Web Services based distributed architecture - ripe for connected systems and SOA paradigms are under development.

• EPC compliant to provide EPC solution and support business part-ner integration.

• Data Delivery Framework facilitates both subscription (pull)

and distribution (push) models. The data can be delivered based on event triggers, time and date, exception, location or a combination of these modes. The data delivery can be setup as message exchang-es, user-defi ned cache or direct hooks to data bases.

• A comprehensive management console provides a single point

of interaction to the RFID network. Allows deployment and control of all the readers and sensor nodes in the network and assigns unique identity to each; on-the-fl y customization of operational parameters (protocols, reading logic, processing logic, group aggregated reading, etc.); assign and modify authentication and access restriction policies; assign and modify data collection and processing rules, and other functions.

• Supports data collection from a variety of integrated event sen-

sors such as temperature, humidity, pressure, vibration, etc as well as GPS for location. These add value to logistics, cargo transportation and other supply chain activities, and facilitate in-transit visibility of assets with real-time condition and location.

• Supports an integrated bar code engine capable of generating bar code and/or EPC or other RFID compliant data, facilitates seam-less data transcription from bar code to RFID tag and vice versa, interfaces with barcode readers with RS232, IrDA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi communication interfaces with continuous or intermittent data transfer capabilities. Currently a number of bar code standards are supported - CODE39, EAN8, EAN13, UPCA, CODE128 and PDF417.

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RFID Test-Bed

The RFID research program Test-Bed at WINMEC is built on WinRFID Middle-ware. The Test-Bed provides full functionality to support WinRFID and serves as a RFID rapid application development environment for proving a variety of RFID application concepts. A tag/reader performance module can be used to test most available tags and readers. In this Test-Bed, various networking technolo-gies are being used for simulating enterprise environment. Several applications are also available for verifying real time visibility and operation of RFID technol-ogy in Supply Chain System and Asset Tracking. A low cost smart shelf, demon-strating item management at retail shop, is also available.

The Test-Bed can provide information to choose the right RFID technology for right application.Mission

At UCLA-WINMEC , we work with in assisting our industrial partners accomplish three critical tasks:

• Incorporation of the WinRFID middleware layer into their application

• Assist in the selection of RFID equipment and help with change in their engi-neering process if needed

• Work with them in justifi cation of the business case for the use of RFID

“The Test-Bed can

provide information to

choose the right RFID

technology for a given

application.”

“.. lab serves as a

RFID rapid application

development and test

environment.”

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WinRFID Applications

WinRFID middleware Version 1.1 in the WINMEC RFID Lab provides edge-of-the network intelligence in RFID infrastructure along with various RFID information services facilitating RFID enablement or existing enterprise applications or the creation of new applications. The middleware provides a rapid applica-tion development platform and easy to integrate interfaces. It is being tested for a variety of applications including medical/healthcare, asset tracking, supply chain, retail, library/document tracking and access control, etc. The above applications are available based on WinRFID middleware ( http://winmec.ucla.edu/rfi d ) at the WINMEC RFID Lab ( http://winmec.ucla.edu/rfi dlab ).

RF-DVD: A DRM Solution for Entertainment Media Industry.

RF-DVD: A DRM Solution for Entertainment Media Industry. In this initiative, a framework for protecting and applying DRM policies on digital media content like DVDs is being investigated. Abbreviated RF-DVD, the work involves using RFID for media authentication. * Status: Prototype under development to be demonstrated soon.

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RFID in Supply Chain

It includes Packaging System, Ware-house Check In System, Smart Shelf for Item Management and Point of Sale System. Packaging System prepares tags, manages hierarchy informa-tion including pallet information, case information and item information, and then writes them into pallet tag, case tag and item tag respectively. Ware-house Check In System reads all the information on pallet tag and send back to backend system. Smart Shelf for Item Management System can set and check item position to eliminate item misplacement and false out-of-stock. It can also update item information such as price on site. Point of Sale System can serve for self-checking out and will improve customer shopping experience. Key technology features of WinRFID used:* UHF/HF Reader/Tag support* Intelligent RFID information aggrega-tion, fi ltering and dispatching* WinRFID network for reader manage-ment* Real time event notifi cation* RFID data/event subscription* Hybrid development environment* Web service based integration* Business rule

Personnel & Asset Tracking

Personnel tracking portal implement access control, tracking and secu-rity checking. Items are associated to person. Motion sensor and web cam-era are used for accurate reading and sensing. It can be simply deployed and formed into a large scale tracking system for asset tracking or inventory management. Key technology features of WinRFID used:* UHF/HF Reader/Tag support* Intelligent RFID information aggrega-tion, fi ltering and dispatching* Real time event notifi cation* RFID data/event subscription* Reader grouping* Third party hardware integration* WinRFID reader networking

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RFID Library Management System

It includes Borrow and Return System, Security Portal, Digital Media and Inven-tory Management. Borrow and Return System provides effi cient check in/out process. Without scan book one by one, up to 10 books can be processed at one time. Security Portal generate an alarm and send message to security guard when un-deactivated tag pass-ing through portal. Inventory system helps manager to manage, check and sort books and digital media by using mobile reader. Key technology features of WinRFID used:* HF RFID Reader/Tag support* Barcode technology support* Intelligent RFID information aggregat-ing, fi ltering and dispatching* Real time event notifi cation* RFID data/event subscription* Third party hardware integration

Low-Cost Smart Shelf Concept

Compare to most smart shelf solu-tions, WinRFID smart shelf is cost-ef-fi cient. Without using large amount of expensive readers and antennas, Item misplacement and false out-of-stock are eliminated by using a single mobile reader. Item information can also be up-dated on site. Key technology features of WinRFID used:* Mobile reader support* Web service based integration* Platform independent client applica-tion* Out-of-Domain information association

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WINMEC RFID Lab

The WinRFID pilot lab consists of a variety of hardware we have received from vendors of readers, tags, antennas, etc. This lab is used to perform tests and pilot studies for research and application projects. Test reports are available upon request.Click to jump to the following topics:

Readers

Reader Vendor Type Supported Tags

PHL2700 Opticon HF/Barcodev Tag-IT/ISO15693/ICode Most barcodes

Samsys9320 Samsys UHF ISO18000-6B/6A and Compliance, EPC Class 1

AWID 2010AN/AR AWID UHF ISO18000-6B/6A and Compliance, EPC Class 0/1

TiS6500 Ti HF Tag-IT, ISO15693

TiS6350 Ti HF Tag-IT, ISO15693

Feig PR100 PDC HF Tag-IT, ISO15693, ICode1

Syscan Syscan HF(Cmpct Flash/Mbl)

Tag-IT, ISO15693, MIFARE, ICODE, ISO14443B/C, SR176

PDC170 PDC HF(Cmpct Flash/Mbl)

Tag-IT, ISO15693, MIFARE, ICODE, ISO14443B/C, SR176

TI LF Tiris TiS2000

Spider II RF-Code Active Spider tags

Mantis III RF-Code Active Mantis tags

SkyeTek SkyeTek HF ISO15693

Virtual Reader WINMEC Not applicable All, for scalability and robust testing Tags

Name Vendor Standard Type

ALL-9354 tag Alien EPC class 1 UHF

Rafsec ISO18000-6B Rafsec ISO18000-6B UHF

Intellitag (Free Space Insert) Intermec ISO18000-6B UHF

Intellitag(Metal Mount) Intermec ISO18000-6B UHF

Intellitag(RPC Insert) Intermec ISO18000-6B UHF

Tag-IT inlay TI Tag-IT HF

ISO15693 TI ISO15693 HF

Alien EPC Class 1 Alien EPC Class 1 UHF

Matrix Class 0 Matrix EPC Class 0 UHF

AWID Windshield Tag AWID ISO 18000-6B UHF

AWID Metal Mount AWID ISO 18000-6B UHF

ICODE Philips ICODE HF

SmartBand PDC ICODE HF

SmartBand PDC ISO15693 HF

Spider tags RF-Code - Active

Mantis tags RF-Code - Active

Tiris R/O,R/W,M/P Ti Tiris LF

Impinj Inlay Impinj EPC Class 1 G2 HF

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Antennas: Gate antennas, regular antennas and portable antennas are available for performing pilot studies

Type Vendor

HF gate antenna Dynasys

HF Long range antenna Ti

Portable antenna Coming soon

UHF directional antenna Samsys

UHF omni-directional antenna Samsys

RF measurement - to measure radio wave signal strength, provide electronic fi eld distribution pattern in complication environment.

Name Vendor

Trifi eld Meter

Digital CRO Tektronix

Power Supply Tenma

Bluetooth module TDK

Wi-Fi module Dpac/AIRWAVE

Zig-bee Motorola

Mote CrossBow

Software -to provide enhanced testing and verifi cation environment for RFID technology

Name Short Description

WinRFID Middleware(http://www.wireless.ucla.edu/rfi d/winrfi d)

WinRFID test bed Provide a rapid rfi d development platform for verifying various RFID concept applications

ReWINS Provide reconfi gurable wireless interface for supporting wireless sensor network and RFID for industry automation

Reader/Tag performance test suit Conduct performance test on various readers and tags from differ-ent vendors

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