Title: Read rate analysis of radio frequency identification systems for business applications

Authors: Nebil Buyurgan, Mustafa A. Ertem, Justin R. Chimka

Addresses: The AT&T Automation Laboratory, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' The AT&T Material Handling Laboratory, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 4207 Bell Engineering Centre, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA

Abstract: This paper presents a study on operational effectiveness of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems in a controlled environment. Logistic regression models are developed to capture the dynamic relationship among implementation factors affecting the performance of an RFID system. Distance and angle between tag and antenna, orientation and position of tag on the container are found to be important factors among other implementation factors. A test bed is used to represent the flow of tagged products on a rolling conveyor passing by an antenna. It is shown that controlled and designed experimentation about RFID yields valuable data that, subject to appropriate statistical models, may result in a better practical understanding of the technology. In addition to the performance assessment and evaluation for RFID systems with respect to various factors, this study also aims to establish a reliable literature base for the development of this technology in the future.

Keywords: radio frequency identification; RFID; performance analysis; logistic regression; distance; angle; position; orientation; read rate analysis; performance evaluation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRFITA.2007.013141

International Journal of Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Applications, 2007 Vol.1 No.2, pp.147 - 163

Published online: 09 Apr 2007 *

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