Title :
Radio frequency identification and the electronic product code
Author :
Sarma, Sanjay ; Brock, David ; Engels, Daniel
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., MA, USA
Abstract :
Remotely scannable IC chips that can access vast amounts of constantly updated information and cost only pennies could be close to reality. New technological developments and a decline in chip cost hold the promise of an automatic data and identification system that uses the Internet
Keywords :
Internet; codes; costing; identification technology; microprocessor chips; radio tracking; stock control data processing; Internet; RFID systems; automatic data system; automatic identification system; chip cost; constantly updated information; electronic product code; radiofrequency identification systems; remotely scannable IC chips; technological developments; Batteries; Costs; Food technology; Inventory management; Manufacturing; Product codes; Radiofrequency identification; Supply chain management; Supply chains; Transponders;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
