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Radio-frequency identification

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. An RFID system consists of a tiny radio transponder called a tag, a radio receiver, and a transmitter.

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Radio-frequency identification

Nodes226
Edges225
Triples29
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.00885
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Radio-frequency identification

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rfid tags tag used data read needed also may reader passive identification use information citation could privacy standard system number

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
a stock numberinstance ofor may be product-related information0.80text
lot or batch numberinstance ofor may be product-related information0.80text
production dateinstance ofor may be product-related information0.80text
or other specific informationinstance ofor may be product-related information0.80text
asset protectioninstance ofallowing flexibility in applications0.80text
supervision.An active reader passive taginstance ofallowing flexibility in applications0.80text
automobiles or garments can be tracked through the factoryinstance ofManufactured products0.80text
through shipping to the customerinstance ofManufactured products0.80text
gas pipelinesinstance ofpositively identifying it.Infrastructure management and protectionAt least one company has introduced RFID to identify and locate underground infrastructure assets0.80text
sewer linesinstance ofpositively identifying it.Infrastructure management and protectionAt least one company has introduced RFID to identify and locate underground infrastructure assets0.80text
electrical cablesinstance ofpositively identifying it.Infrastructure management and protectionAt least one company has introduced RFID to identify and locate underground infrastructure assets0.80text
communication cablesinstance ofpositively identifying it.Infrastructure management and protectionAt least one company has introduced RFID to identify and locate underground infrastructure assets0.80text

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