### 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.