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International Journal of Computer Science and Management Research Vol 1 Issue 4 November 2012ISSN 2278-733XCompanies uses this technology to track assets andinventory, streamline operations and business processes orprovide customer services will create and leverage anRFID infrastructure to achieve even more benefits. Thistechnology is increasing rapidly in this field.C. RFID Helps and Prevent Sewer DisastersThe Village of Thiensville is tracking its main sewer line,to determine whether and where it's safe for contractors andhomeowners to dig by using this technology. In this fieldthis technology ensures that the area is safe or not for theconstruction purpose.D. Undersea With RFIDEarly adopters are exploring the benefits of tracking andmonitoring underwater assets within one of the planet'smost challenging environments. Underwater radio trackingand monitoring is now beginning to draw the attention ofoil companies, military services, scientific researchers andAquarium.E. RFID Energy-Management Systems for Data CentersWireless solutions monitor these facilities in real time tokeep them cool, while reducing power consumption andcosts. That makes data centers among the biggest energyconsumers within enterprises. According to a reportreleased in September 2011 by Datacenter Dynamics, aLondon-based research firm, data centers worldwide wereexpected to consume 19 percent more energy in the next 12months than they had in the past year.IV. ADVANTAGES1. RFID tags are very simple to install/inject inside thebody of animals, thus helping to keep a track on them.This is useful in animal husbandry and on poultryfarms. The installed RFID tags give informationabout the age, vaccinations and health of the animals.2. It is better than bar codes as it cannot be easilyreplicated and therefore, it increases the security ofthe product.3. Supply chain management forms the major part ofretail business and RFID systems play a key role bymanaging updates of stocks, transportation andlogistics of the product.4. Barcode scanners have repeatedly failed in providingsecurity to gems and jewelry in shops. But nowadays,RFID tags are placed inside jewelry items and analarm is installed at the exit doors.5. The RFID tags can store data up to 2 KB whereas,the bar code has the ability to read just 10-12 digits.6. The RFID Tags have longer range than the bar codes.7. The RFID Tags have read / write memory capabilitywhereas barcodes do not have this feature.8. The Installation process of RFID Technology doesnot take much time to get into the action.Fig. 1 Example of database warehousingV. DETRIMENTS1. It is difficult for an RFID reader to read theinformation in case of RFID tags installed in liquidsand metal products. The problem is that the liquidand metal surfaces tend to reflect the radio waves,which makes the tags unreadable. The tags have to beplaced in various alignments and angles for takingproper reading. This is a tedious task when the workinvolves big firms.2. Interference has been observed if devices such asforklifts and walkies-talkies are in the vicinity of thedistribution centers. The presence of mobile phonetowers has been found to interfere with RFID radiowaves. Wal-Mart, the retail sector giant, has installedbillions of RFID tags in their products throughout theworld and they have encountered such problems.3. The USA and Europe, for instance, have differentrange of frequencies that allow RFID tags to function.This makes it mandatory for international shippingcompanies and other organizations to be aware of theworking pattern of other nations also, which can bevery time-consuming.4. Consumers are apprehensive about their privacywhen they purchase products with RFID tags. Oncethe radio chips are installed in the product, thecustomer can be tracked and his personal informationSiddhanth Kokra et.al. 835 www.ijcsmr.org

International Journal of Computer Science and Management Research Vol 1 Issue 4 November 2012ISSN 2278-733Xcan be collected by the RFID reader. Many storeshave a facility that deactivates the RFID tags afterthe product has been purchased.5. RFID Systems are more expensive than barcodesystems.6. RFID technology is harder to understand.7. RFID tags are usually larger than barcode labels.8. IN this technology more than one tag can respond atthe same time.VI. FUTURE ASPECTSRFID Technology has developed and changed from basicidentification business solutions to more advanced, complexsolution systems. These systems now allow a business to track,trace, locate, monitor, control, utilize and control theirbusiness assets (but with limits).RFID Technology hasdeveloped and changed from basic identification businesssolutions to more advanced, complex solution systems. Thesesystems now allow a business to track, trace, locate, monitor,control, utilize and control their business assets.VII.SENSOR & RFID : APPS OF THE FUTURERFID applications will continue to include active sensorsincluding;1. Seismic Sensing - such as locating gas lines andtemperature sensing (geophysical).2. Real-time parking spaces indicators (vehicularservices).3. Self check-ins at Libraries / rental services(minimizing labor costs). Self-service tills and pointswill also advance.4. Building Security - secure access controls,documentation and passports.5. Airports - for baggage (and maybe traveler) trackingand tracing/locating. RFID could also be used byAirlines for their own assets, as well as customers.2. Vehicles - tracking of tyre pressure, licensing, auto-taxand toll payments, component tracking, car tracker,electronics, fuel...etc3. Home - replace keys with cards, automatic i.d relatedfunctions, energy-saving and more personal, tagactivating behaviors (e.g turn lights on, turn gadgetson or off).4. Pets - all pets chipped to track and trace and to keeprecords for health and insurance.5. Work – NFC (close tag touch) used to track, trace andrecord staff movements. Secure controlled access onsites and of designated areas, access to records andimproved legislation and efficiency. RFID could savecompanies time, money and improve processes andsales. Workplaces could be safer, cleaner, moreefficient, cost-effective, technologically advanced andmuch better for working environments.IX. CONCLUSIONRFID offers new levels of visibility for companies that wantto track physical items between locations. In the retail supplychain, goods tagged at the point of manufacture can now betraced from the factory to the shop floor, providing a real timeview of inventory for all supply chain partners. Awareness ofRFID technology and the benefits it delivers is increasingacross the industry. By playing a key role in developing theinfrastructure required for RFID, Microsoft is contributing tothe momentum of mass deployment. The fully-integratedMicrosoft architecture for RFID embraces a vision forincreased operational efficiency and reduced costs. It enablesthe exchange of RFID-related data in near real time acrossdisparate systems and corporate boundaries. It also supportsstandards for global data synchronization and interoperabilitywith EPC, which is a prerequisite for global adoption of RFID.Through a network of world-class partners, including ISVs,hardware vendors, and systems integrators Microsoft isdelivering RFID solutions that add value to businesses andenable fast returns on technology investments.REFERENCESVIII.POTENTIAL IDEAS FOR LONG TERM APPLICATIONS[1] Mark Roberti. RFiD Journal Online, 2005.www.rfidjournal.com1. Mobile phones - direct advertising, TV on demand,online purchasing of everything, apps to find morethings – using GPS more.[2] SmartID.comwww.smartid.com[3] Wikipedia, 2005.http://en.wikipedia.orgSiddhanth Kokra et.al. 836 www.ijcsmr.org

International Journal of Computer Science and Management Research Vol 1 Issue 4 November 2012ISSN 2278-733X[4] Alorie Gilbert. CNET News.com, January 26, 2005. ZDNet.com, 2005.news.zdnet.com[5] The standard proposed by EPC global includes privacy-relatedguidelines for the use of RFID-based EPC.www.epcglobalinc.org[6] RFID Related Web Journalswww.rfidpov.com/www.spy.org.ukSiddhanth Kokra et.al. 837 www.ijcsmr.org