RFID Protocol Design, Optimization and Security for the Internet of Things

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information. RFIDs have been widely used in countless applications such as object tracking, 3D positioning, indoor localization, supply chain management, automotive, inventory control, anti-theft, anti-counterfeit, and access control. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a huge growth in RFID technology and usage.

This book covers the topic of RFID protocol design and optimization. RFID systems allow for a much easier and error free inventory management and tracking. But the probabilistic nature of RFID protocols makes the design and optimization complex and challenging. Most existing commercial RFID systems are not well designed. In this book, the authors aim to demystify complicated RFID protocols and explain in depth the principles, techniques, and practices in designing and optimizing them.

Written for RFID and IoT practitioners, system developers, engineers and researchers in sensing, control, electronics, communications, computing, packaging, supply chain management, automotive, access control and security. Also suitable for professors, and students in the fields of sensing, control, electronics, communications, computing, packaging, supply chain management, automotive, access control and security.