There are generally two conventional methods for transferring field data to the enterprise system, Online and Offline (also referred to as Centralized and De-Centralized). In Offline data transfer method, work orders are uploaded to the handheld terminal and operational data is transferred back to the enterprise system using docking stations, whereas in the online model the […]
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. An RFID tag consists of a tiny radio transponder; a radio receiver and transmitter.
RFID technology provides non line of sight identification and has a high data transmission rate. RFID tags are available in many form factors and can withstand harsh environments. They can have storage for up to 32 Mb and can retain data for many years. They provide reasonable security mechanism and can be disabled (using KILL […]
