What is another word for RFID?

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːfˈɪd] (IPA)

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) refers to the automated tracking technology that utilizes radio waves to tag and identify objects or items, stored in a database. RFID technology has become increasingly popular in various industries since it allows tracking and monitoring of inventory, materials, and assets. Synonyms for RFID include Automatic identification & data capture (AIDC), Electronic Product Code (EPC), Near Field Identification (NFC), Real-time locating system (RTLS), and Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform (WISP). Other terms used interchangeably with RFID include Contactless technology, Item-level tagging, and Internet of Things (IoT). Regardless of the synonyms used, RFID technology has significant benefits such as increased efficiency, productivity, accuracy, and inventory control.

What are the hypernyms for Rfid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Automated identification technology, Data capture technology, Electronic tagging technology, Non-contact technology, Proximity technology, Radio frequency technology, Radio-frequency identification technology, Tracking technology, Wireless communication technology.

Famous quotes with Rfid

  • Only a couple of companies in the world have the experience of building these machines, although the market need, if RFID did take off, would be for about 1 million of the machines running in parallel.
    Mike Marsh
  • RFID is going to get its technical embedding time it needs as serious players are not going to get involved on a sufficient scale with something that might not work.
    Mike Marsh
  • The scanning of barcodes, or the reading of RFID transponders, generates data that is used in a software package to provide management or control information.
    Mike Marsh
  • They will therefore not be in a hurry to risk their entire business by expanding too rapidly, but they are the major indicator of whether the manufacturing industry accepts there is a sustainable business in RFID production.
    Mike Marsh

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