Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Trademarks.

Part A RFID Applied.

Chapter 1 The Stage Is Set.

Chapter 2 Past, Present, and Future of RFID.

Chapter 3 Basics of RFID.

Chapter 4 Beyond the Basics.

Chapter 5 Recent Advances in the Technology.

Chapter 6 The Business Case for RFID.

Chapter 7 Industry Standards.

Chapter 8 System Components.

Chapter 9 Integration.

Chapter 10 The Issues of Privacy and Security.

Epilogue.

Part B Applications in 10 Areas.

RFID in the Automotive Industry.

RFID in Cattle Ranching.

RFID in Health Care.

RFID in Manufacturing.

RFID in Marine Terminal Operation.

RFID in the Military.

RFID in Payment Transactions.

RFID in Retailing.

RFID in Transportation.

RFID in Warehousing and Distribution Systems.

Part C RFID Activities in 10 Countries.

RFID in Australia.

RFID in China.

RFID in France.

RFID in Germany.

RFID in Japan.

RFID in Singapore.

RFID in South Korea.

RFID in Spain.

RFID in the United Kingdom.

RFID in the United States.

Appendix A 10 Unique Applications.

Appendix B 10 Useful Web Sites.

Index.