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I hate to agree

This is from Intermec's white paper on RFID tags on their website.

I don't know that this means there is not a way to change a read-only tag. I guess it would depend on the media storing the information. I think wiping data would be easier than changing data on a read-only megnetic media.

WHAT IS RFID? WHAT IS RFID?

An RFID system typically includes the following components: An RFID system typically includes the following components:

* A tag or label that is embedded with a single chip processor and an antenna. The tag is an extension A tag or label that is embedded with a single chip processor and an antenna. The tag is an extension of the bar code labels you see in stores today, but with more intelligence. of the bar code labels you see in stores today, but with more intelligence.

* Tags may be read-only or read/write. Read-only tags are most like bar codes because the encoded Tags may be read-only or read/write. Read-only tags are most like bar codes because the encoded data cannot be changed and is often only a serial number that is used to retrieve additional data cannot be changed and is often only a serial number that is used to retrieve additional descriptive data (such as item type, date of manufacture, etc.) from a database. Read/write tags descriptive data (such as item type, date of manufacture, etc.) from a database. Read/write tags function like computer disks because they can be rewritten and updated an unlimited number of times, and may off er ?locked? sections that cannot be altered.

* A radio enabled device that communicates with or interrogates the tag for reading and writing.

Posted by: tjleeland   Posted on: 07/30/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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