From 173e9baa3407b0d56f9e0667133897a3f1951d0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eyuep Sueyruege Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:21:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add docs/research_ --- docs/research_ | 47 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 47 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/research_ diff --git a/docs/research_ b/docs/research_ new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ecc8f50 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/research_ @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +### Research Report: Existing Frameworks for RFID Tag Collision Detection + +#### Frameworks for RFID Tag Collision Detection + +1. **Arduino RFID Library** + - Provides basic communication functions with RFID tags, including collision handling. + +2. **MFRC522 Library** + - Specifically designed for the widely used MFRC522 RFID chip, offering tag identification and collision handling functions. + +3. **SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Tag Reader Library** + - Supports collision detection for the Simultaneous RFID Tag Reader, designed for easy integration into Arduino projects. + +4. **Seeed Studio RFID Library** + - Compatible with various RFID modules from Seeed Studio, supporting collision detection. + +*Note*: Collision detection is often automatic with RFID chips and readers, but specific implementation may vary depending on the module used. + +#### Devices Capable of Multi-Scanning + +1. **Impinj RAIN RFID-Reader** + - Known for advanced features including simultaneous reading of multiple tags. + +2. **ThingMagic RFID-Reader** + - Industrial-grade readers supporting multi-scanning, capable of handling numerous RFID tags simultaneously. + +3. **Alien Technology RFID-Reader** + - Designed for efficiency in handling a high volume of RFID tags across various industries. + +4. **Zebra RFID-Reader** + - Built to read multiple tags simultaneously, part of Zebra's automatic identification and data capture solutions. + +5. **Honeywell RFID-Reader** + - Offers RFID readers for diverse applications, including those supporting multi-scanning. + +#### Example Projects (Arduino) + +- Basic RFID scanner example program (link provided). +- Exploring the possibility of miniaturizing an RFID scanner to fit within 10mm^2, potentially wearable on a finger. +- Identified small-sized RFID scanners (approx. the size of two fingers) from SparkFun Electronics. +- Mentioned a potentially suitable RFID reader (link provided), seems expensive. + +#### Potential Ideas + +- Placing Arduino on a table and using a handheld scanner connected via cable. +- Developing a handheld/wearable RFID scanner, although integration methods with Arduino remain unclear. +