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This is a presentation that was developed to look at the use of RFID chips in education.
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RFID
Jeffrey PiontekLead Instructional Technology SpecialistRegion 2 NYC Department of Education
What are RFID tags, and how do they work?
RFID tags are electronic chips that emit radiosignals. Tags can be active or passive. Oftenan RFID tag contains only a unique identifieralthough some may contain more information.Different tags transmit at a distance that maybe limited to a fraction of an inch or extend to1,500 feet. The system with which a tag communicatesoften creates and stores informationabout where a tag is, what time it passes areader and may relate that information to a purchaseor the movement of materials or people.
RFID
Who is using it?– Walmart – EZ Pass and SmartTag for toll roads– Exxon Speedpass– New car security systems– Agriculture– Libraries– Records Management
How does it work?
• A tag is affixed to a resource.
• The tag is programmed to be recognized by the system.
• The tag can be scanned by a reader device to help manage the collection of resources.
Types of Tags
PassiveNo imbedded power source. Weaker signal.
Active Imbedded power source. Stronger signal.
Readers
Forward and Backward Channels
Hash-Based Access Control
Randomized Access Control
Silent Tree Walking
Educational Uses
Most widely known is the libraryTextbook storesStudent Identification CardsMeal Plans in colleges and universities
How are libraries using RFID?
Tags on books, videos, DVD/CD Self-checkoutAutomated book return Automated sorting of books for large systems
Inventory Assistance
Use handheld equipment to inventory the collection or resources.
Find lost and misplaced books/files/boxes.
Handheld Devices
RFID – Policy Issues
Data CollectionPrivacy ConcernsPublic and staff education about the
realities of RFID and how information will be used.
RFID - Cons
Expensive equipment and materials.Difficulty reading tags.Still a new technology – many issues with
standards and security.
Cons continued…..
RFID tags: Big Brother in small packages RFID Foes Find Righteous Ally Used improperly, RFID has the potential to jeopardize
consumer privacy, reduce or eliminate purchasing anonymity, and threaten civil liberties.
Auto-ID: The worst thing that ever happened to consumer privacy
Spychips: How Major Corporations and Government Plan to Track Your Every Move with RFID
Stop RFIDs in California IDsTell Your Lawmakers to Vote "YES" to SB 682
Feds Rethinking RFID Passport
RFID - Pros
Easier and faster inventoryFaster checkoutsFaster sorting – automated handlingSave staff time, repetitive tasksUtilize staff on other projects & services
Future Applications Maintaining shelf stocks in retail environments Tagging pets Proximity badges for building access Clothing – anti-forgery, customer returns Parenting logistics
– Water park uses RFID bracelets to track children “Smart” appliances
– Refrigerators that automatically create shopping lists– Ovens that know how to cook pre-packaged food
“Smart” products– Clothing, appliances, CDs tagged for store returns
“Smart” paper– Airline tickets that indicate your location in the airport– Library books– Business cards
Recycling– Plastics that sort themselves