Understanding the products we use in our daily lives is essential for maximizing their utility. Imagine having access to detailed information about every product you encounter – even the innocent Snow White would make better choices. With the advent of broadband and the imminent arrival of a networked society, NFC tag technology is garnering attention as a foundational technology. When all items are equipped with IC chips connected to the network, the prospect of conveniently accessing product information and managing goods anytime, anywhere becomes a reality.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) electronic tags are one of the automatic identification methods where chips with stored information are attached to people or items for reading and identification through radio waves. These chips come in various sizes, ranging from millimeters to centimeters, and are classified as "passive" or "active." Passive tags are powered by radio waves emitted by readers, while active tags emit radio waves to readers using internal power sources. These chips, containing a wealth of information from prices to production processes, are affixed to or embedded within goods for information retrieval and updates using readers. The main feature of electronic tags is their contactless operation with the exchange of information through radio waves. Data readers can simultaneously read information from multiple IC chips and operate within various ranges, from a few centimeters to over a meter for passive chips, and several meters for active chips. The chips offer larger capacities, support data addition and updates, enable reading of mobile objects, and boast durability and security features, safeguarding against improper replication and tampering.
Snow White Will Never Eat an Apple of Unknown Origin Information about where apples are located, who produced them, and the methods employed are clearly recorded on the apple chip, allowing Snow White to easily access and ultimately find the most satisfying apple. As seen from the example, nfc tag technology can replace traditional barcodes to enhance product management effectively, improve safety, and expand application prospects through network connectivity.
In the medical field, using chips in medical equipment, drugs, and patient IDs can increase the efficiency of medical management and prevent medical accidents. Particularly, attaching chips to medical waste such as used syringes can effectively establish a tracking system for medical waste, enhancing societal security.
In the financial sector, embedding chips in currency, securities, or various vouchers allows for easy counterfeit verification via the network, facilitating secure transactions. In the automotive industry, chipping vehicles to record mileage, access maintenance records, and owner information prevents data forgery and theft, creating a more convenient, efficient, and secure environment for purchasing and maintaining vehicles.
In retail, placing chipped products in shopping carts enables automatic checkout. Additionally, if your refrigerator could read chip information from food items and connect to the internet, it could manage your food inventory, allowing you to monitor your fridge's contents in the supermarket and make informed buying decisions.
For travel, luggage equipped with chips can provide location tracking and secure delivery based on the information stored in the chips.
In the near future, data readers could be integrated into mobile phones, enabling chip access and information confirmation while on the move.
Providing a Comprehensive Electronic Tag System for "Apple" Production Beyond changing our lifestyles, electronic tags will revolutionize business activities. In 2005, Walmart, the world's largest retailer, required its top 100 suppliers to attach IC chips on all products. The implementation of electronic tag technology in the distribution field has improved out-of-stock rates, automated product inspections, and ultimately achieved cost savings. Currently, two-thirds of Walmart's suppliers are Chinese companies, indicating a foreseeable era where Chinese enterprises will adopt IC chip technology.
In manufacturing, applying chips to raw materials and components eases material and inventory management. Paper-based documentation can be digitized, facilitating macro-level control by management and increasing production efficiency. Moreover, electronic tags can be further integrated into procurement, inventory management, and after-sales processes, enhancing overall efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
NFC tag applications in social public service institutions like libraries, art galleries, and museums can enhance service quality and efficiency. For example, Japan introduced a comprehensive library management system combining IC chips with a library management system to record detailed book information. By connecting chips with computers, rental and return processes can be swiftly conducted, new book placement and inventory confirmations can be expedited, boosting service quality and efficiency.
Building a comprehensive system that integrates chips, tags, data readers, and background information processing systems, with a focus on network connectivity, is crucial for maximizing IC chip utilization. Utilizing its technical advantages in middleware and network infrastructure, NEC has developed a comprehensive electronic tag solution from chips, tags, to data readers. With extensive industry experience, a robust information system, and a track record of successful applications in Japan, NEC stands ready to offer you high-value electronic tag solutions.
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