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EPC/RFID
The Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) is syntax for unique identifiers assigned to physical objects, unit loads, locations, or other identifiable entity playing a role in business operations.
EPCs have multiple representations, including binary forms suitable for use on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, and text forms suitable for data sharing among enterprise information systems.
GS1's EPC Tag Data Standard (TDS) specifies the data format of the EPC, and provides encodings for numbering schemes -- including the GS1 Keys -- within an EPC.
When unique EPCs are encoded onto individual RFID tags, radio waves can be used to capture the unique identifiers at extremely high rates and at distances well in excess of 10 metres, without line-of-sight contact. These characteristics of RFID can be leveraged to boost supply chain visibility and increase inventory accuracy.
EPC/RFID Standards
Identification
RFID Air Interfaces
RFID Software Interfaces
Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP)
Discovery Configuration & Initialisation (DCI)
Application Level Events (ALE)
Implementation Guidelines
Interoperability of Barcodes, EPCIS and RFID
Transport and Logistics Industry User Group – Implementation Guide – TLS Pilots
Returnable Transport Item (RTI/Pallet Tagging) Guideline
GS1 EPCglobal Standards in the Consumer Electronics Supply Chain
RFID-based Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Tehnical Implementation Guide
RFID-based Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) - Strategic Overview
