GPS World, August 2009
Factory Producer Distributor Value added re seller GNSS Export Customs Info C GNSS Info D Ex Customs Info E Im Customs PRN code Pg Tg Authorized ID PL TL Authorized ID Pm Tm be loaded whether data is re writable security remote accessability cost and degree of tamper proofing The RFID method has gained increasing acceptance by many tracking applications because of its advantages in these areas Application Goals The traceability of products is indispensable for achieving a sustainable society through the 3R principle reduce reuse recycle Traditionally RF tag application has occurred in three fields logistics for p RFID μ CHIP HIBIKI seal label and reader writer only for Japan example theWalmart inventory control system factory automation production control systems in the automotive industry and environment tracking and monitoring of industrial wastes In the automotive field new car manufacture can take advantage of the recycling of automotive parts from used cars This trend has already started with such consumer durable goods as refrigators televisions air conditioners and washing machines For food safety guarantees grocery production should also accomplish such traceability to combat outbreaks of e coli and mad cow disease The medical system has many potential candidates for close tracking such as drugs and medical waste disposal In shipping logistics companies the need is great for efficient time management and customer satisfaction as timely and reliable delivery is a key sales driver Seamless Tracking Elements To achieve seamless tracking we require these basic technology elements satellite based positioning RFID receiver database and display Satellite With more than 60 satellites soon to be on orbit among the combined satellite systems Galileo GPS GLONASS QZSS and others position of goods outdoors can be easily captured by the GNSS receivers however positioning of goods indoors is more difficult to obtain RFID technology is suitable for tracking goods both outside and indoors The p μ CHIP measures 04 millimeters square www gpsworld com August 2009 GPS World 31
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