RFID Protocol Design, Optimization, and Security for the Internet of Things

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information. RFIDs have been widely used in countless applications such as object tracking, 3D positioning, indoor localization, supply chain management, automotive, inventory control, anti-theft, anti-counterfeit, and access control. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a huge growth in RFID technology and usage.

This book covers the topic of RFID protocol design and optimization. RFID systems allow for a much easier and error free inventory management and tracking. But the probabilistic nature of RFID protocols makes the design and optimization complex and challenging. Most existing commercial RFID systems are not well designed. In this book, the authors aim to demystify complicated RFID protocols and explain in depth the principles, techniques, and practices in designing and optimizing them.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Rfid Identification—Design And Optimization
Chapter 2 Rfid Identification—Fairness
Chapter 3 Rfid Estimation—Design And Optimization
Chapter 4 Rfid Estimation—Impact Of Blocker Tags
Chapter 5 Rfid Detection—Missing Tags
Chapter 6 Rfid Detection—Unknown Tags
Chapter 7 Rfid Queries—Single Category
Chapter 8 Rfid Queries—Multiple Category
Chapter 9 Rfid Privacy And Authentication Protocols