Request for Proposals
Radio Frequency Id Tags
RFID Capability Overview
“…Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are miniscule microchips, which already have shrunk to half
the size of a grain of sand. They listen for a radio query and respond by transmitting their unique ID code.
Most RFID tags have no batteries: They use the power from the initial radio signal to transmit their
response.”
“…the European central bank is considering embedding RFID tags into banknotes by 2005. “
http://news.com.com/2010-1069-980325.html.
“An implantable, 12mm by 2.1mm radio frequency device, VeriChip is about the size of the point of a typical ballpoint
pen. It contains a unique verification number. Utilizing an external scanner, radio frequency energy passes through the
skin energizing the dormant VeriChip, which then emits a radio frequency signal containing the verification number.”
http://www.adsx.com/prodservpart/verichip.html.
For more, general, background on RFID, see
http://java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/Ecommerce/rfid/index.html.
This is a request for proposal (RFP) for Information Systems analysis and design that uses RFID in the
following ways:
RFP 1. RFID information system for vehicles.
Scenario: Every vehicle will have an RFID system that will use GPS system to determine its location and
send a signal containing the GPS location data, the car speed and direction, the car’s unique identification
number, and the RFID of the driver and passengers. This system will use the car battery for power.
Satellite tracking will detect these signals and send the data to a database.
Needed is an information system to process the information and to answer such queries as: “My car was
stolen last night, what is its current location?”, “My car was involved in an accident and I need to know the
speed and direction of travel, and who was driving, at noon today”. Law enforcement organizations will
have access to this system.
RFP 2. RFID for security at ATM machines.
Current bank ATM machines accept a bank card and pin number. For added security, many are equipped
with video cameras. With potential RFID devices in money, bank cards, and implanted in people, more data
will be available to insure the proper use of the card and deposit/withdraw of valid (non-counterfeit) money.
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Needed is an information system that extends traditional ATM information system processing to process
RFID data from money (both money deposited and money withdrawn), people and bank cards to insure valid
transactions. Reports are to be automatically made available to bank management via web pages that
indicate both valid and invalid transactions.