Brian Cryer's Glossary of IT Terms with Links

RFID

RFID

Radio Frequency Identification or Radio Frequency Identification tag(s). Uses wireless technology to transmit product serial numbers from tags to a scanner, without human intervention. Regarded as a likely successor to barcode inventory tracking systems. See also AIDC.

For more information see:

• www.righttag.com - RightTag is a company dedicated to providing products and services that enable companies to use RFID in a variety of ways, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) solutions.
• www.retail-packaging-guide.com/rfid.html - A discussion of RFID technology and uses. A resource for links to university level degree programs in the field.