What is RFID? How RFID Works EXPLAINED

0:23 - What is RFID?
0:36 - RFID vs. Barcodes
1:19 - What is RFID Used For?

What is RFID? RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification which is a technology that allows almost any object to be wirelessly identified using data transmitted via radio waves. RFID technology is similar to barcodes, but with a few major differences:

1. Line-of-sight is NOT needed to read RFID tags
2. Hundreds of tags can be read in seconds
3. RFID Tags can be very durable
4. RFID Tags can hold more data than other types of tags and
labels
5. Read range for an RFID system can be controlled as needed -
from less than 1m, up to 150 meters
6. Tags can be encrypted or locked for security
7. Tag memory can be rewritten and reused

If you have ever:
• Used an access card or fob to get into a building
• Passed through an automated toll collection system on a highway
• Used a remote control to open a garage door
• Or, used a reusable or phone-based transit pass
you have used RFID.

RFID is used in a wide range of applications, including building access control, vehicle tolling, timing for races like marathons and triathlons, tracking high-value assets, checking media in/out at libraries, tracking attendees at tradeshows, concerts, and events, and tracking inventory in industries like retail, healthcare, and construction.

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[MauiXoXo]

Victoria's Secret tagged their bras with RFID!!!

[sdimilus]

That was helpful. Thank you for this brief and informative overview.

[liyathomas]

Could you explain how rfids are used in airport with iot

[nourhanahmed]

thank you very muchhhh that was so helpfull

[olivecherryblossoms]

This is really helpful, thank you. How can RFID be implemented in a BIM and cloud-enabled system to detect workers on a construction site, alarming the manager on their computer/other device when someone enters a hazardous zone? Thank you

[niccolog]

This explains what its used but not how it works.

[shyamalikannangara]

nice explanation. Thank you very much!!

[accademia-italiana-AIDC]

Clear explanation! You touched few basic point to introduce a quite complex technology.

[PattyAngelStacker]

Can RFID be used in tracking if it’s touching the body. Not injected but up against the body?

[sachinms]

I got all your information but if customer buy for gift and when I receive for exchange but i cant read barcode because they want always to remove all stickers

[jhimsonestalilla]

Hello!
new subscriber here!
I USE ur vlog for my studies thank you very much!
May I ask a question?

[nini-bfce]

with the use of RFID, how can it help the tourism industry in this pandemic?

[Nozarks]

They’re showing rfids these in the pcr tests, is that possible? Or can these be responsible for making the magnets stick on the vaccinated site.

[kaceeloo]

Yes, it explains it is but not how it works. I want to make an online purchase for a very nice men's wallet and it, along with a few others, mentions RFID with no further explanation. So, instead of whipping out his card to swipe through the security garage, he is supposed to just hold his whole wallet out? I just going to buy the regular wallet without RFID.

[AnakinCaesar]

I can read the board myself, do not need you for that. I hoped you would explain more, than just simply read what your wrote beforehand.

[servantgeorge]

I heard these are also going to be on, or should I say in humans? If that is the case, can you explain the dirty deed of it and the reason why... humans?

[Iotladyecho]

The technology develops too much these four years .