Automatic Identification Technologies
Presented by:
Craig K. Harmon,
Q.E.D. Systems
Christina Barkan,
Symbol Technologies
The Technologies
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Linear Bar Code Symbols
Two-dimensional Symbols
Radio Frequency Data Collection
Real Time Locating Systems
Radio Frequency Identification
Contact Memory Buttons
Optical Memory Cards
Integrated Circuit Cards
Acronyms
AIT Media
Code 39
Passive RF Tag
AWHGEAA$0F00090XX
Code 128
Active RF Tag
MaxiCode
Data Matrix
Armed Forces ID Card
Optical Memory Card
Common Access Card
Contact Memory Button
PDF417
Optically Readable Media
Technology
Data
Capacity
Range
DoD
Standards
Strengths
Weaknesses
Linear Bar Code
Symbols
≈20 chars
Contact to 30
feet,
line-of-sight
Code 39
(Code 128 in
certain pilot
applications)
Inexpensive,
disposable, part
of DoD and
commercial
business
practices,
established
standards
No updates, low
tolerance to
damage, prepositioned data
required for
effectiveness,
human
involvement
required
Two-Dimensional
(2D) Symbols
≈1,850 chars
Near contact to
~2 feet,
line-of-sight
PDF417 for
logistics, Data
Matrix for Part
Marking,
MaxiCode for
high-speed
sortation
Inexpensive,
error detection
and correction,
pre-positioned
data not
required, 2D
scanners also
able to read
linear bar
codes,
established
standards
No updates,
human
involvement
required
ADC Network Technology
Technology
Data
Capacity
Range
DoD
Standards
Strengths
Weaknesses
Radio Frequency
Data Collection
(RFDC)
N/A
800 to 2000
feet
IEEE 802.11b
Interoperable
Are 802.11
devices truly
interoperable?
ISM bands
Real-Time
Locating Systems
(RTLS)
N/A
300 feet
None
(NCITS T20)
Location
accuracy to 9
square meters
ISM bands
RFID
Technology
Data
Capacity
Range
DoD Standards
Strengths
Weaknesses
Radio Frequency
Identification
(Passive)
≈ 128
bytes
2 - 5 Meters
None
(NCITS 256:1999 and
NCITS 256:2001)
(ANSI MH10.8.4)
High data rates,
no battery
required, some
read and write,
inexpensive,
durable,
reusable,
established
commercial
standards
Line-of-sight
interrogation,
moderately
expensive
Radio Frequency
Identification
(Active)
≤128 kB
Inches to
300 feet
None
(NCITS 256:1999 and
NCITS 256:2001)
Reusable, read
and write,
durable, no
human
involvement
required
Battery required
moderately
expensive
CMB and OMC
Technology
Contact Memory
Buttons (CMBs)
Optical Memory
Cards (OMCs)
Data
Capacity
16 bytes to
2 MBytes
2.4 MB
Range
Contact
(read time 13 -
DoD
Standards
Strengths
Weaknesses
165 milliseconds)
None
(AIM CMB
Committee first
met 9 August
2001)
Rugged,
established
DoD business
practice, high
capacity,
dynamic data
Read-only and
read/write
No commercial
standard, must
be touched to
read
Contact
DELA
Able to
withstand harsh
environments,
inexpensive,
established
standards
Reader-writer not
portable (cabled
to personal
computer), slow
data transfer
rates, human
involvement
required
Data Structure
• Regardless of the medium, the data
provided to host systems needs to be
consistent
– Data semantics - ANSI MH10.8.2/ISO 15418
– Data syntax - ANSI MH10.8.3/ISO 15434
• MH 10.8.2 Data Identifiers
– [)>RS06GS1PAB9893938409GSS123B129RSEOT
• EAN.UCC Application Identifiers
– [)>RS05GS0100098756100013GS1031293883RSEOT
Acronyms
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ADC: Automatic Data Capture
AI: Application Identifier
AIA: Aerospace Industries Association
AIAG: Automotive Industry Action Group
AIM: Automatic Identification Manufacturers
AIS: Automatic Identification Systems
AIT: Automatic Identification Technology
AMS: Automated Manifest System
AMSR: Aviation Maintenance and Supply Readiness
APL: Automated Packing List
APO: Air Post Office
ASAALT: Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology
ATLASS II+: Asset Tracking Logistics and Supply
System
ATOS: Advanced Technology Ordnance Surveillance
BCID: Bar Coded Identification Markings
BCSN: Bar Coded Serial Number
CAGE: Commercial And Government Entity
CARC: Chemical Agent Resistant Coating
CASKO: Component, Assembly, Set, Kit, or Outfit
CCI: Controlled Cryptographic Items
CCP: Container Consolidation Point
CDA: Current Design Activity
CEMS: Comprehensive Engine Management System
CI: Configuration Item
CMB: Contact Memory Button
CMIS: Configuration Management Information System
COC: Certificate of Conformance
COE: Certification of Equivalency
CON CODE: Supply Condition Code
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CONOPS: Concept of Operations
CONTR: Contract Data Markings
CONTR NO: Contract Number
CONUS: Continental United States
COTS: Commercial Off-The-Shelf
CPI: Characters Per Inch
CU: Cube
DCMAO: Defense Contract Management Area
Operations
DEI: Data Element Identifier
DFAR: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
DI: Data Identifier
DIST: Distribution Code
DoD: Department of Defense
DoDAAC: Department of Defense Activity Address Code
DoDCP: Department of Defense Control Point
DoDISS: Department of Defense Index of Specifications
and Standards
DOT: Department of Transportation
DPSC: Defense Personnel Support Center
DSS: Distribution Supply System
DTR: Defense Transportation Regulation
DTS: Defense Transportation System
EUCOM: U.S. European Command
EXP: Expiration
FMS: Foreign Military Sales
FPO: Fleet Post Office
FSC: Federal Supply Class
FSCAP: Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Parts
FSCM: Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers
Acronyms
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GBL: Government Bill of Lading
GCSS-A: Global Combat Support System-Army
GSA: General Services Administration
GTN: Global Transport Network
HAZMAT: Hazardous Materials
HERO: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to
Ordnance
HRI: Human-readable Interpretation
IAW: In accordance with
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IDENT: Identification Markings
IF: Intermediate Frequency
IRRD: Issue Receipt Release Document
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO: International Maritime Organization
INSP: Inspection
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
JECPO: Joint Electronic Commerce Program Office
JTA: Joint Technical Architecture
MAPAD: Military Assistance Program Address Directory
MAGTF II: Marine Air Ground Task Force II
MBT: Main Battle Tank
MCP: Materiel Consolidation Point
MFD: Manufactured
MFR: Manufacturer
MILSTAMP: Military Standard Transportation and
Movement Procedures
MILSTRAP: Military Standard Transportation Reporting
and Accounting Procedures
MILSTRIP: Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue
Procedures
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MIL-STD: Military Standard
MILVAN: Military-owned Demountable Container
MOP: Method of Preservation
MRO: Materiel Release Order
MSL: Military Shipping Label
MTMC: Military Traffic Management Command
MWO: Modification Work Order
NA: North American
NALCOMIS: Naval Aviation Logistics Command
Management Information System
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NAVSUP: Naval Supply Systems Command
NCAGE: NATO Commercial and Government Entity
NCITS: National Committee for Information Technology
Standards
NIIN: National Item Identification Number
NMCS: Not Mission Capable Supply
NOA: Notice of Availability
n.o.s.: Not Otherwise Specified
NSN: National/NATO Stock Number
OCONUS: Outside Continental United States
ODA: Original Design Activity
OF: Optional Form
OMC: Optical Memory Card
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OTS: Off-The-Shelf
Acronyms
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PCB: Polychlorinated Biphenyl
PEO: Program Executive Officers
PIIN: Procurement Instrument Identification Number
PLCS: Product Life Cycle Systems
PM: Program Manager
PN or P/N: Part Number
P/O: Part Of
POD: Port of Debarkation
POE: Port of Embarkation
POP: Performance-oriented Packaging
PSN: Proper Shipping Name
QTY: Quantity
QUP: Quantity Per Unit Pack
RDD: Required Delivery Date
RFDC: Radio Frequency Data Collection
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification
ROD: Report of Discrepancy
SAMS: Standard Army Maintenance System
SARSS: Standard Army Retail Supply System
SASP: Small Arms Serialization Program
SE: Support Equipment
SEAVAN: Commercial- or Government-owned (or -leased)
Shipping Container
SER NO: Serial Number
SF: Standard Form
SKO: Set, Kit, or Outfit
SLC: Shelf-life Code
SOCN: Source Control Notation
STANAG: Standardization Agreement
SNT: Serial Number Tracking
STEP: Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data
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TAC: Type of Address Code
TAC: Transportation Account Code
TCMD: Transportation Control and Movement Document
TCN: Transportation Control Number
TEI: Text Element Identifier
TP: Transportation Priority
TRIPER: Trident Planned Equipment Replacement
Program
UI: Unit of Issue
UIT: Unique Item Tracking
UN: United Nations
UP: Unit Price
UPC: Universal Product Code
USD(AT&L): Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics
VICD: Vendor Item Control Drawing
WAMTA: Washington Area Metropolitan Transit
Authority
WLMP: Wholesale Logistics Modernization Program
WT: Weight
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