Chp 6 - RFID Smart Shelf

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   Hi,

I new to RFID and currently performing a literature review for my dissertation project in RFID in Supply Chains. I have come across your book and keen to implement the smart shelf project you have discussed. 

Is there a specific evaluation kit you would recommend for this specific project such as the skyetek M2 development kit or am I better off buying the parts individually as you have specific in the book. I am not keen on playing with copper tape to create a resonant loop antenna so what can I purchase instead to remove this step and simply the project??

Thanks,
Shane 

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gm.shane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 April 2009 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote gm.shane Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Chp 6 - RFID Smart Shelf Posted: 29 April 2009 at 4:46am
	Hi, I new to RFID and currently performing a literature review for my dissertation project in RFID in Supply Chains. I have come across your book and keen to implement the smart shelf project you have discussed. Is there a specific evaluation kit you would recommend for this specific project such as the skyetek M2 development kit or am I better off buying the parts individually as you have specific in the book. I am not keen on playing with copper tape to create a resonant loop antenna so what can I purchase instead to remove this step and simply the project?? Thanks, Shane

amal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 22 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2061	Post Options Post Reply Quote amal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2009 at 12:27am
	The one issue using the SkyeTek modules for a smart shelf application is that it's underpowered. You won't get decent range from the Fieg antenna listed in the book. Basically, unless the item has the tag on the bottom as it's sitting on the shelf, it won't reliably read. This is a great article I've referenced before, but it's a really good into to shelf systems: http://www.rfidusa.com/superstore/index.php?cPath=85_87 I've not come across many commercial shelf systems because most are custom solutions, but there are a few places pushing their tech like Barcoding Inc.
	Amal ;) www.amal.net