Visible to the public Security applications challenges of RFID technology and possible countermeasures

TitleSecurity applications challenges of RFID technology and possible countermeasures
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsGuizani, S.
Conference NameComputing, Management and Telecommunications (ComManTel), 2014 International Conference on
Date PublishedApril
Keywordsantennas, Communication channels, frequency allocation, ICT, information and communication technology, information technology, integrated circuits, Intelligent systems, ISO standards, Management, Product Code, product code technology, radiofrequency identification, RFID, RFID reader, RFID tag, security, telecommunication security, warfare machinery, wireless technology
Abstract

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is a technique for speedy and proficient identification system, it has been around for more than 50 years and was initially developed for improving warfare machinery. RFID technology bridges two technologies in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), namely Product Code (PC) technology and Wireless technology. This broad-based rapidly expanding technology impacts business, environment and society. The operating principle of an RFID system is as follows. The reader starts a communication process by radiating an electromagnetic wave. This wave will be intercepted by the antenna of the RFID tag, placed on the item to be identified. An induced current will be created at the tag and will activate the integrated circuit, enabling it to send back a wave to the reader. The reader redirects information to the host where it will be processed. RFID is used for wide range of applications in almost every field (Health, education, industry, security, management ...). In this review paper, we will focus on agricultural and environmental applications.

DOI10.1109/ComManTel.2014.6825620
Citation Key6825620