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An overview of EPC technology

Frederic Thiesse (Institute of Technology Management (ITEM‐HSG), University of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland)
Florian Michahelles (Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D‐MTEC), ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland)

Sensor Review

ISSN: 0260-2288

Article publication date: 1 April 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

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This paper aims to provide an overview of the electronic product code (EPC) and related RFID standards that are currently being rolled out in the retail industry.

Design/methodology/approach

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It considers the EPC numbering schemes, air interface protocols, middleware aspects as well as scenarios for practical use.

Findings

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Identifies possibilities and limitations of EPC standards, the current status of technology adoption and future fields of application.

Originality/value

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Of interest to those concerned with RFID technology selection and infrastructure development.

Keywords

Citation

Thiesse, F. and Michahelles, F. (2006), "An overview of EPC technology", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280610652677

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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