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utilizing physical layer information to improve rfid tag

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Figure 3.1. Slot count (Q) selection algorithm [1].<br />

it needs time <strong>to</strong> converge <strong>to</strong> the optimal value. This convergence time reduces the<br />

reading efficiency.<br />

Figure 3.2. Inven<strong>to</strong>ry sequence [1].<br />

Figure 3.2 illustrates the sequence of commands between the RFID reader and<br />

the <strong>tag</strong>s during a portion of the inven<strong>to</strong>ry process. The upper part of the figure<br />

shows the transmissions sent by the reader and the shaded boxes represent the <strong>tag</strong><br />

transmissions.<br />

The reader begins the data exchange by starting an Inven<strong>to</strong>ry round for <strong>tag</strong><br />

inven<strong>to</strong>ry and subsequent access. It then sends a Query command which contains<br />

the slot-count parameter Q. Upon receipt of this parameter, all the <strong>tag</strong>s pick a slot<br />

between 0 and 2 Q -1. Tags that pick a zero shall transition <strong>to</strong> the reply state and<br />

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