A heuristically designed high-frequency RFID antenna head for use within libraries

Ian Pratt, Shiyun Zhong

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

High-frequency RFID credentials placed within library books are often difficult to read due to the orientation of the credential with respect to the desired reading plane. A number of commercial offerings employ thin RFID antennas that can be inserted between shelved books in order to interrogate the RFID credentials. Although this solution works, it has a number of drawbacks. Firstly, it requires repetitive operation by a human operator. Secondly, the thin antennas are prone to breakage. This paper proposes an antenna topology that is capable of interrogating credentials in an orthogonal manner. This paper investigates this topology and assesses its performance characteristics. It also addresses antenna sizing from a heuristic perspective.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages368-373
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728105895
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2019 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 25 Sept 201927 Sept 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2019

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period25/09/1927/09/19

Keywords

  • Antennas
  • Library
  • Near-field
  • RFID

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation

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