Dec 2012
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In consideration of the promising benefits and remarkable performance, RFID is sneaking into our everyday lives gradually. The development of science and technology is advancing at a rapid pace that RFID platform-tolerant tags can be embedded in challenging scenarios like soil, water, glass and even cement. This emerging technology is definitely the hit in the near future, below are some examples of RFID technologies integrated into our live.

Smartphone skin
Smartphone brings phone users to a new era with different user-friendly applications. Now, smartphone users can enquire a RFID tagged item by equipping the phone skin with a RFID reader. The added function enables the users to authenticate consumer products and process transaction payments. On the other hand, owing to the RFID technology, companies are able to communicate their brands, product information and new promotions with their potential customers.

Special Elements: Cement and Glass
Passive RFID tags embedded in building's cement supports, roof and aluminum windows, can provide an early warning of structural damage. The tags serve to monitor excessive moisture and corrosion, to avoid accidents as well as to remind the owner of repair work. Complementary to the RFID tags, a corrosion monitoring system is developed. The system can detect corrosion if a wire connected to the corrosion sensor becomes rusted, as a result of causing a break in the electrical circuit. Furthermore, the information of concerned manufacturers of compartments can also be saved in the tag, the data can be read via handheld device to retrieve the manufacturer's details for the purpose of maintenance.

Lightweight RFID reader chip for NFC applications
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