MH 10SC 8 Technical and Product Demonstrations

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AIAG RFID Capabilities Workshop
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AIAG RFID Workshop

• Mike Guillory
• Business Development Manager
• Intermec Technologies Corporation
• Thursday, 15 February, 2001

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Agenda

• Requirements / Technical Features
• Products
• Demonstrations
• Testimonials

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Requirements

• Minimum system features
• Identify tag in range
• Read data
• Write data
• Selection by group or address
• Graceful handling of multiple tags in the field
  of view
• Error detection

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Overview

• Physical layer
• Operation at other frequencies
• Data modulation and encoding
• Coexistence with other services
• Data link layer
• Protocol
• Error protection

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Operating Frequency

• Frequency operation allowed at 915 MHz in US and
  at 2450 MHz in Europe and Japan
• Tag RF front-end operation independent of the
  operating frequency
• Tag protocol independent of the operating
  frequency

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Features

• Single physical layer (driven by local regulatory
  requirements)
• Frequency UHF and 2450 MHz Narrowband and FHSS
• Power up to 4 Watts EIRP
• Modulation On-Off Keying (OOK) /Amplitude Shift
  Keying (ASK) 11
• Coding Manchester/FM0
• Framing message structure preamble/delimiter/data
  /CRC
• Flexible data rate 20 to 80 kbps

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Features (continued)

• Multiple access methods
• Group selection
• Single byte read and write
• Multiple byte read
• Automatic read
• Addressed and Un-addressed transactions
• Lock status

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Features (continued)

• Single data storage element
• 128 bytes (1024 bits) 110 bytes user memory
• Read/Write
• Lockable
• Supports ISO 15962 services

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Features (continued)

• Coexistence
• Reader-talk-first operation allows tags to
  coexist with other RFID systems
• Packetized interrogator-tag transmissions provide
  quiet time and improve coexistence with other
  systems
• Frequency hopping and low out-of-channel emission
  improve coexistence with WLAN
• Capability to operate at a low duty cycle without
  system degradation

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Protocol

• Anticollision (Multi-ID)
• Group select through wakeup
• Only tags selected participate in multi-ID
• Write protocol
• Valid write conditions monitored with volatile
  write-ok memory on tag

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Anticollision
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Anti-collision Algorithm Overview

• Requires very little additional hardware to
  implement
• 1-bit random number generator
• 8-bit counter - tracks tag position in search
  tree
• Highly-efficient algorithm
• Efficiency nearly independent of number of tags
• Robust algorithm does not break or jam
• No limitations on the number of tags
• Late tags identified during subsequent executions
• Tolerates packet errors by retransmitting data

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System States
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System Protocol

• Command-driven protocol
• Interrogator initiates communications
• Tag responds following interrogator command
• Tag arbitration responses
• 1 tag responds - no collision
• More than one tag responds - collision
• No tags respond - idle response
• Packet error - data retransmitted

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System Performance

• Factors affecting ID rate performance
• Algorithm type - binary tree, 4-way split, ALOHA
• Packet lengths
• 1-byte base station commands
• 8-byte tag identifier
• Once identified, tags go to the DATA EXCHANGE
  state and do not reenter subsequent executions of
  the algorithm
• New tags remain in the AWAKE state and do not
  interfere with the current execution of the
  algorithm

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Anti-collision Algorithm Conclusions

• Algorithm based on an adaptive binary tree search
• Algorithm is robust
• ID rate is nearly independent of number of tags
• Does not break with large number of tags in the
  field
• Does not jam when new tags come into the field
  during the protocol, or if identified tags stay
  in the field

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Features (continued)

• Error Protection
• Data bit protection
• Manchester encoding on forward link
• 2 samples/bit
• FM0 encoding on return link
• 2 samples/bit
• Packet protection
• CRC-16 on forward and return links
• Protocol protection
• Unique tag S/N on forward link packets

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Products
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2100 Universal Access Point (UAP)

• Unlicensed operation (Part 15)
• Supports up to 2 antennas
• Ethernet (10BaseT) data interface
• ANSI T6 (ANS NCITS 256-1999) compliant (API and
  air interface)
• Supports 3 control inputs and 3 outputs

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2100 Universal Access Point (UAP)

• Range
• single antenna - 3.5 meters
• dual antennas - 7.0 meters
• Sealed for rugged environments
• Designed for continuous duty cycle
• Available now

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Intellitag 915 MHz OEM Boardsets

• Range (single/dual antennas)
• 915 MHz - 3.5/7.0 meters
• Alternative to 2100 UAP with RFID option
• Optimized for battery and battery-less tags
• Replacement mod for existing UAP reader board
• Designed for unlicensed operation

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Intellitag 915 MHz OEM Boardsets

• Data Interface Serial (RS-232)
• ANSI T6 compliant (API and air interface)
• Supports up to 4 antennas (UHF)
• Supports 4 control inputs and 4 outputs
• Available fourth quarter 2001

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915 MHz RFID PC Card

• Type II PCMCIA RFID Reader/Writer
• Compatible with the Intellitag product line
• Fully Supports ANS NCITS 256-1999
• 2 Meter read range
• Initially integrated into the 6110
• External antenna available for OEM applications
  (Laptop PCs etc)
• Available April 2001

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PC Card Features and Benefits

• Easy to integrate into computer applications
• Does not require site license
• Very light and well suited for portable
  collection applications
• Does not require additional power supply
• Takes advantage of longer read ranges offered by
  battery tags
• Allows customers to change antennas/Performs self
  diagnostics for easy trouble shooting and
  customer support

• Fully supports ANS NCITS 256-1999
• Certified under Part 15
• Type II PCMCIA Compatible
• Powered by PCMCIA slot
• Supports battery tags
• Utilizes Check Tag functionality

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Intermec 1555 Hand-held Reader

• 915 and 2450 MHz
• 2 x 16 character display
• Integrated single antenna
• Integrated 1D laser barcode
• Two models
• Battery powered
• 8 hour battery life
• Externally (A/C) powered
• Both tethered to PDT via RS232 or USB

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Intermec 1555 Hand-held Reader

• Continuous (heavy) duty cycle
• Industrial use environment
• Two modes of operation
• Autonomous
• Configure via Easyset, RFID tag, or barcode
  label
• Read/write specified fields write constants,
  etc.
• Scripting feature - create, store and execute
  stored routines
• Interactive
• Host (PDT) controlled
• ANSI NCITS 256-1999 compliant
• Personal area network (PAN) planned

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Intermec 1555 Hand-held Reader

• Range (single integrated antenna)
• 915 MHz - 2 meters
• 2450 MHz - 60 cm
• Availability status
• 915 and 2450 MHz - Q1-01
• Scripting feature - Q2-01
• PAN - Late 01

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Printer Programmer Boardsets

• Targeted initially for
• Intermec F2/F4 printers
• 915 and 2450 MHz
• Fingerprint software
• Availability status
• 915 MHz and 2450 MHz - Q1-01
• OEM versions planned later

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915 MHz Container Tag

• Antenna - Dipole
• Substrate - rigid FR4
• Dimensions (mm) - 33 x 105 x 3.3
• Range (single / dual antennae) - 4m / 8 m
• Applications
• Tag attached to plastic pallets, totes,
  containers
• Presentation - Singles or Panels
• Availability status - Now

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915 MHz Windshield Sticker Tag

• Antenna - Dipole
• Substrate - Polyester
• Dimensions (mm) - 45 x 85 x 1
• Range (single / dual antennae) - 5m / 10m
• Applications
• Insert attached to glass windshields
• Presentation - Singles or Panels
• Availability status - Now

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915 MHz Plastic Container Tag

• Antenna - Dipole
• Substrate - thin FR4
• Packaged - Encapsulated in Plastic
• Dimensions (mm) - 83 x 19 x 8
• Range (single / dual antennae) - 4m / 8m
• Applications
• Applied to reusable plastic containers
• Presentation - Singles or Panels
• Availability - Now

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915 MHz Smart Label Inserts

• Antenna - Dipole
• Substrate - Polyester
• Dimensions (mm) - 45x 85 (x 14mils)
• Range (single / dual antennae) - 4m / 8m
• Applications within 4 x 6 inch
• polypropylene label attached to cardboard, or
  plastic
• Presentation - Rolls or Singles
• Availability - Q1 2001

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915 MHz Metal Mount Tag

• Antenna - Dipole
• Substrate - FR4
• Packaged - Encapsulated in Plastic
• Dimensions - 83 x 19 x 8 mm
• Range (single / dual antennae) - 4m / 8m
• Applications
• Harsh environment metal mount tag
• Presentation - Singles or Panels
• Availability - Q1 2001

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Demonstrations
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RF Portal

• Application
• Dock door and large read zone
• Identification of unit load
• Verification of unit load composition
• Requirements
• 2 to 5 meter read range
• Presence of metal
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Multiple tags
• Label adhesive
• Passive tag
• Read specific field

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Portal Applications
Bill of Lading Material Tracking
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Conveyor

• Application
• Conveyor movement
• Identification of units
• Count of distributed units
• Requirements
• 2 to 5 meter read range
• Presence of metal
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Moving read (350 fpm)
• Label adhesive
• Passive tag
• Read specific field

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Conveyor / Assembly Line
Read / Write Operations Higher Accuracy than Bar
Code
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Handheld - 1555

• Application
• Individual unit handling
• Receiving
• Put Away
• Exception processing
• Read and write tagged units
• Requirements
• 2 to 5 meter read range
• Presence of metal
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Read and Write
• Passive tag
• RFDC

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PCMCIA-Based Handheld (6110)

• Application
• Individual unit handling
• Exception processing
• Read and write on metal tagged units
• Requirements
• 2 to 5 meter read range
• Presence of metal
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Read (74 characters) and Write (35 characters)
• Harsh environment tag
• Passive tag

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Pallet Make / Break
Wireless Mode
Batch Mode
Inventory Validation By Work Order
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Item Tracking
Serial Number Visibility By Process
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Stretch Wrap Unit Load Build

• Application
• Unit load build zone
• Identification of unit load
• Verification of unit load composition
• Requirements
• 2 to 5 meter read range
• Presence of metal
• Electromagnetic Interference
• Multiple tags (100 tags)
• Label adhesive
• Passive tag
• Read specific field

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Shipping Validation
Tote/Box/Unit Level Inventory
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Third Party Testing

• Advanced HAZMAT Rapid Identification, Sorting,
  and Tracking (AHRIST) project commissioned by
  Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
• Performed by
• University of Pittsburgh Industrial Engineering
  Departments AIDC Laboratory
• QED Systems, Inc.
• Report submitted 30 June 2000
• Notified that Intermecs identifier codes were
  system C and system H on 12 September 2000

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Third Party Testing - AHRIST
UHF
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Third Party Testing - AHRIST
UHF
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Third Party Testing - AHRIST
UHF
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Applications
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Testimonials

• Georgia Pacific Returnable Plastic Containers
  (RPC)
• Marconi InfoChain Metallic containers, tires,
  pallet tracking
• SystemConcepts, Inc. Automotive tracking
• Genesta Automotive and pallet tracking
• ODell Engineering Limited Metallic material
  tracking
• TransCore - Transportation