List of Figures

Chapter 1: The Physics of RFID

Figure 1.1: Electric field near a conducting surface

Figure 1.2: Oscillating magnetic field near a conducting plane

Chapter 2: Interrogation Zone Basics

Figure 2.1: Time in beam

Figure 2.2: Antenna sequencing

Figure 2.3: Perfect antenna coverage vs. reality

Chapter 3: Site Analysis

Figure 3.1: An antenna at the center of a target area

Figure 3.2: An antenna in the middle of a test zone for PLCM

Figure 3.3: Positioning the antenna and spectrum analyzer

Figure 3.4: An ODIN Technologies RFID double rack with covers removed to see the inside

Chapter 4: Tags

Figure 4.1: Examples of various types of tag antennas

Figure 4.2: EasyTag tag-testing software

Figure 4.3: Orientation with circular antenna

Figure 4.4: Correctly oriented tag

Figure 4.5: Incorrectly oriented tag

Chapter 5: Designing the RFID Network

Figure 5.1: Basics of an RFID reader

Figure 5.2: Stretch-wrap test setup

Figure 5.3: Cutaway view of coax cable

Figure 5.4: A well-matched RFID system

Chapter 6: Peripherals

Figure 6.1: Triangulation

Chapter 7: Deployment and Installation

Figure 7.1: BOM tracking via IP address in EasyReader

Figure 7.2: The testing and certification setup for RFID readers

Figure 7.3: Visio diagram of an average dock door

Figure 7.4: RFID rack with side cover removed

Figure 7.5: A Properly Connected RFID Reader

Figure 7.6: Critical boundary in EasyReader

Figure 7.7: Protective bollards in front of an RFID portal

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting and Optimizing an RFID Network

Figure 8.1: The process flow of troubleshooting an RFID system

Figure 8.2: Spectrum analyzer showing points of potential interference

Figure 8.3: Antenna performance

Figure 8.4: Performance factors of a tag