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Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
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619 students

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

An introductory course about understanding radio-frequency identification, its present and future technology.
Last updated 3/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • Be introduced to RFID.
  • Be aware of the differences between RFID and barcodes.
  • Learn how RFID works.
  • Learn the different applications of RFID.
  • Find out what the future holds for RFID technology.

Course content

9 sections44 lectures1h 43m total length
  • Introduction and Objectives0:21

    In this lecture, we'll discuss some objectives aimed at showing what you can expect to learn from this course.

    Section Outline

    Lecture 2: Introduction to RFID

    Lecture 3: History of RFID

    Lecture 4: Advantages and Disadvantages

    Lecture 5: RFID vs Barcodes

    Lecture 6: Controversies

  • Introduction to RFID1:19

    This lecture will introduce and define radio-frequency identification or RFID.

  • History of RFID2:18

    This lecture will talk about the history of radio-frequency identification.

  • Advantages and Disadvantages6:08

    This lecture will identify the advantages and disadvantages of radio-frequency identification.

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    Lecture outline:

    0:00    Advantages
    
    0:04    Efficiency
    
    0:32    Return of Investment
    
    0:46    Less Vulnerable to Damage
    
    1:09    Permanent Identification
    
    1:45    Others
    
    2:43    Disadvantages
    
    2:55    Expense
    
    3:20    Collision
    
    4:03    Security
    
    4:28    Others
    
  • RFID vs Barcodes4:53

    This lecture will identify the difference between radio-frequency identification and barcodes.

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    Lecture outline:

    0:00    Advantage Comparison
    
    2:21    Disadvantage Comparison
    
    3:54    General Differences
    
  • Controversies6:23

    This discussion will focus on the controversies involving radio-frequency identification.

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    Lecture outline:

    0:00    Privacy
    
    4:53    Government Control
    
    5:36    Deliberate Destruction of RFID
    

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of the IT industry
  • Knowledge of the English language

Description

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label. The RFID is attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object.

This course will begin by discussing RFID and its advantages and disadvantages. The course will also present how RFID works and how it is used in different applications.

Who this course is for:

  • Individuals wanting to learn more about RFID applications.
  • Businesses wanting to keep track of stock or produce.
  • Create a strict security system by identifying employees and/or clients, or implement anti-theft devices.