Preconference Seminars: RFID Journal University
This preconference seminar has been our most popular preconference offering for five years. It is designed to provide those new to radio frequency identification with the foundational knowledge needed to begin understanding how RFID can be applied to solve specific business problems, to choose the right option for a specific application and to select the right vendors to achieve a successful outcome.
EPC Connection preconference seminars provide in-depth information on specific aspects of EPC and RFID technologies. Attendees can choose to participate in one of these prior to the opening of the main conference program. Preconference seminars are available through either the Full Conference Pass or Preconference + Exhibit-Only Pass.
October 14, 2008
10:00 am | General Session: RFID Basics
New to RFID? Here's your opportunity to gain a basic introduction to the fundamentals of RFID. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems. The need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session also includes a very brief overview of the EPCglobal Network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of RFID and EPC, including the latest EPC generation 2 standard, will be presented. Speaker:
Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC
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10:45 am | Preconference Seminars Break into Separate Rooms
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11:00 am | The Physics Behind RFID
Obtain a fundamental understanding of RFID hardware. We will cover the different frequency bands used: LF (125 KHz); HF (13.56 MHz); and UHF (860 to 960 MHz and 2.45 GHz). The instructor will explore the nature of RF fields and radio propagation, including the complex areas of null spots, reflections, polarization and other issues. By explaining many buzzwords common within the RFID community, we will give delegates the terminology they need to understand the technology, and to work with systems integrators and other RFID vendors. Speaker:
Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC
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11:45 am | Live Demo: RFID in the Real World
Theory is nice, but wait until you experience RFID in action and see its potential—as well as potential challenges you may encounter deploying the technology. Our live demonstration of a UHF RFID interrogator with a variety of products will highlight many of the real-world issues that arise when deploying RFID. We will demonstrate how antenna polarization and the presence of metal and liquids affect the ability to read a tag on products, and we will explain various approaches to alleviating problems reading tags on these products. Speaker:
Toby Rush, President, Rush Tracking Systems
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1:00 pm | Legislation and Standardization
Legislation regarding the use of RFID varies around the world and is subject to almost constant on-going review. Standards will ensure compliance with legislation and also guarantee interoperability between RFID systems manufactured by different technology providers. This session will give an update on the latest developments by the legislative and standardization bodies around the world. Speaker:
Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC
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1:45 pm | Real-World Considerations
We will discuss some of the important practical issues that must be considered when embarking on an RFID deployment. These range from the all-important cost of tags and interrogators to practical approaches to ensuring high operational reliability. Some example application areas will be presented in order to highlight how to apply these insights in the real world. Speaker:
Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC
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2:45 pm | Quantifying and Amplifying the ROI of Your Business Case for RFID
In this session, learn best practices and proven methodologies to identify, quantify and deliver business results from RFID investments. In addition, hear how you can leverage an enterprise view to capture the true operational "network effect" of benefits across multiple lines, plants or divisions. The strategies discussed will be supported by several industrial manufacturing case studies, including hard numbers illustrating the typical benefit opportunities available, as well as the real power of the "network effect" as RFID is deployed across the enterprise. Speaker:
Toby Rush, President, Rush Tracking Systems
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3:30 pm | Building On RFID With the EPCglobal Network
RFID is only one part of a solution. By itself, it provides the means by which the presence of objects can be automatically detected and information about those objects relayed. Equally important are issues such as the nature of the information to be relayed, how that information is conveyed within an organization and beyond, and how additional information is associated. This session will give a very brief introduction to the EPCglobal Network standards that complement RFID to allow a complete solution to be built. Speaker:
Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC
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4:15 pm | Preconference Seminar Concludes
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EPC Connection 2008, the 5th Annual EPCglobal North America Conference & Exhibition, is produced by RFID Journal.
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