Radio Frequency Identification Technologies by National Rese... - 9780309095433

National Academies Press

Radio Frequency Identification TechnologiesA Workshop Summary\nAuthor(s): National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Committee on Radio Frequency Identification Technologies\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: National Academies Press, United States\nImprint: National Academies Press\nISBN-13: 9780309095433, 978-0309095433\nSynopsis\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is gaining rapid acceptance as a means to track a wide array of manufactured objects. Currently, RFID technologies have shown promise in transportation ([url] smart fare cards) and commerce ([url] inventory control) for a variety of uses and are likely to find many new applications in both military and civilian areas if and when current technical issues are resolved. There are a number of policy concerns ([url] privacy), however, that will become more crucial as the technology spreads. This report presents a summary of a workshop,.