RFID Registration System Position Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Human error can lead to incorrect association of RFID tags with unique identification IDs, resulting in incorrect information and work implementation in existing RFID registration systems.

Innovation Solution

A system that includes an apparatus for reading and obtaining the read position and an apparatus for determining the ID of the object based on the read position and RFID existence position, using a combination of a reader and a position-sensing tablet to accurately associate RFID tags with their corresponding IDs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a manual RFID registration method is used where an operator reads RFID tags and associates them with identification IDs, then the system is simple to operate, but human errors occur leading to incorrect associations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of RFID-ID associationVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a position detection device as an intermediary between the RFID reader and the identification ID database. This mediator captures position information, converts it to coordinates, and uses these coordinates to automatically query the correct identification ID, thereby eliminating manual association errors while maintaining system simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of reading RFID tags and manually associating them with IDs by automatically querying the database using position coordinates. This substitution of manual operations with automated coordinate-based querying eliminates human error in the association process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If position detection devices are added to prevent human error in RFID registration, then registration accuracy improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition detection accuracyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the position detection device serve multiple functions: it detects the position of the RFID reader, converts this position to coordinates, and uses these coordinates to query the identification ID database. By making one device perform multiple functions, the system achieves high measurement precision without proportionally increasing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the position detection function, coordinate conversion function, and ID query function into an integrated system workflow. The position detection device works in conjunction with the RFID reader and database, merging these functions into a cohesive automated registration process that improves precision without requiring separate complex subsystems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8395804B2RFID registration system and method thereof
Publication Date: 2013.03.12 HITACHI LTD
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AI summary

A RFID registration system is provided with a reader for reading an ID of an object to be identified by an RFID, an RFID existence position indicating the position of the RFID, and the RFID; an associating apparatus for associating the read RFID with the ID of the object to be identified by the RFID, a position information generation apparatus for obtaining the read position at the same time the position has been read, and a collation apparatus for obtaining an ID of the object to be identified by the RFID based on the read position and the RFID existence position. The RFID registration system can be avoid making the mistaken association between the RFID and the object to which the identification ID is attached.