RFID Laboratory
Principal Investigator: Dr.
Bradley J. Bazuin
RFID Seminars and Presentations
RFID 101 Demonstration
RFID, IEEE Student Branch
RFID User's Group Lab Tour
Tektronix RSA3308A RFID Signal Capture
Flexo Day 2005 Presentation
RFID Overview and Demonstration Slides
RFID 101 Demonstration: Distance, Material and Other Effects [pdf]
An RFID User Group Presentation
4 August 2004
Technical Abstract
This presentation and demonstration provides a brief overview
of the new WMU RFID Laboratory, describes factors effecting RFID performance
(particularly distance, materials, and interference), and provides a demonstration
of an Alien RFID Development Kit.
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification [pdf]
An IEEE Student Branch Pizza and Pop Seminar
11 February 2004
Technical Abstract
RFID has emerged as a new technology with tremendous application potential. This seminar presents and overview of RFID with specific materials available on the Web (with specific elements from Intermec and ThinMagic). In addition, a discussion of the RFID work being performed as part of an ECE 481 & 482 capstone project will be discussed.
RFID User's Group Laboratory Tour [pdf]
18 January 2005
Technical Abstract
Dr. Brad Bazuin from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Western Michigan University will give a tour of their RFID lab, describe the equipment available, and answer questions about the hardware.
Tektronix RSA3308A RFID Signal Capture [pdf]
Dec. 2004 - Jan. 2005
Technical Abstract
A Tektronix RSA3308A Real Time Spectrum Analyzer was loaned for test, evaluation and demonstration purposes to the RFID Laboratory for portion of Dec. 2004 and Jan. 2005. This brief presentations shows the test configuration, the RSA3308A data set capture screen and captured IQ time sample data post processing using MATLAB. The RFID signal structure and modulation formats are shown.
An In-Depth Review of Radio Frequency Identification [pdf]
Flexo Day Presentation, 14 March 2005
Technical Abstract
The WMU Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Imaging (PCI) hosts a yearly Flexo Day where the key topic for 2005 was RFID. Following an excellent presentaion by Mr. Jim Parker from Graphic Solutions, LLC, Dr. Bazuin presented the attached "in-depth review" of RFID that also includes information on RFID support and activities in southwestern Michigan.
Flexo Day is a student-organized event with the purpose of uniting both printing majors and the flexographic industry for learning and networking opportunities. Professionals within the flexographic and/or related indistries are invited to speak at this assembly, to address flexography's "state of the union," and to touch on a selected key topic. For mor information, contact the WMU PCI Department.
RFID Technology Center: Laboratory Facilities at WMU
4 Auguset 2005 [pdf]
Brief Overview: 30 November 2006 [pdf]
Technical Abstract
This presentation will provide an overview of RFID.
The general concepts, potential applications, and range of devices and systems that perform wireless identification.
The predominant RFID system standard for global supply chain management, the EPCglobal Network™, will be described along with various technological factors that effect the systems ability to reliable detect and read passive tags.
An RFID developer’s kit will then be used to demonstrate basic system operation and a range of technical factors that should be considered when installing and using RFID.
Collaborators
Blue-Granite Inc. - IT Consulting
to design, develop, and implement software technology solutions for businesses.
MBG Marketing - Blueberry Marketing
and Distribution
Suppliers
Versatruss - "Lighting"
Display Trusses
Argent Tape and Label - RFID
Smart Labels and RFID Development Kits
Hutton Communications
and HuttonOnline - RF Antennas, Cushcraft
Corp Antennas
Terrawave Solutions - PCTEL
Maxrad Product Group Antennas
RF Parts Company - RF Cables, Connectors
and Adapters
Tektronix - Real
Time Spectrum Analyzer
Technology
Alien Technology - RFID
Systems
Matrics - RFID Systems
Other
RFID Technology Center
- Southwest Michigan RFID Business and Research Consortium
Mail comments to: brad.bazuin@wmich.edu