Use of RFID Technology for Identification, Traceability Monitoring and the Checking of Product Authenticity

This paper is an overview of the structure of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems and radio frequency bands used by RFID technology. It also presents a solution based on the application of RFID for brand authentication, traceability and tracking, by implementing a production management system and extending its use to traders.

Authors:

• Adriana Alexandru
• Eleonora Tudora
• Ovidiu Bica

Keywords:

• Radio Frequency Identification
• Tag
• Tag reader
• Traceability.

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