'''H04Q:''' Electric Communication Technique – Selecting (Switches, relays etc.)
'''Technology landscape (Main IPC) - Growth in RFID base supply chain'''
(Based on selected 30 records)
[[Image:IP_by_technology1.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology landscape (Main IPC) - Growth in RFID base supply chain]]
The present graph and interpretation is based on selected 30 records. It is evident from graph that '''G06F('''Electric Digital Data Processing) Technology is widely used in RFID based supply chain applications showing continues progress through out. The progress indicates key technology area targeted by many players and having market potential. Followed by '''G08B''' (Signaling), '''H04Q''' (Electric Communication Technique ) and '''G06K''' (Recognition of data; Presentation of data; Record carriers; Handling record carriers).
'''Technology Trend (Sub-class)'''
(Based on select 30 records)
[[Image:IP_by_technology2.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology Trend (Sub-class)]]
G01N033569: Measuring, testing or investigating or analyzing material by determining their chemical or physical properties for microorganisms.
G06F00700: Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled.
G06F01760: Administrative, commercial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes -electronic cash registers other than digital data processing aspects
G06F01900: Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
G06G00114: Hand manipulating computing device for arrangements G07B01502:
G06K00500: apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fee at control point with provision of taking account of variable factors such as distance or time e.g. for passenger transport
G06K00710: Recognition of Data; Presentation of Data; Record Carriers; Handling Record Carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing by corpuscular radiation
G08B00108: Signaling Or Calling Systems; Order Telegraphs; Alarm Systems for signaling characterized solely by the form of transmission of signal using electronic transmission
G08B00522: Visible calling system, e.g. personal calling systems remote indication of seat occupied using electric or electromagnetic transmission.
G08B01314: Burglar, theft, or intruder alarm by lifting or attempted removal of hand – portable articles.
G08B02300: Alarm responsive to unspecified or abnormal conditions
H04Q00100: Electrical comm. Technique, details of selecting apparatus or arrangement.
H04Q00522: Selecting arrangements where one or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line into the exchanges. The subordinate center not permitting interconnection of subscriber connected thereto.
'''Technology landscape – Assignee wise'''
(Based on select 30 records)
[[Image:IP_by_technology2.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology landscape – Assignee wise]]
According to the present data, most of the leading players have focused on building sound: Administration, commerce, management, supervision and forecasting (electronic cash registers other than digital data processing) aspects for RFID-base supply chain applications.
<font size = "4">Qualitative Analysis </font>
'''Classification of patents based on main claims'''
The following graph indicates various subjects that have been covered by various assignee in the area of RFID based supply chain applications. The various subjects are the result of SAO analysis. More granularity on subjects is presented in next slide in the form of clusters.
[[Image:Main_claims.png|thumb|center|576px| Classification of patents based on main claims]]
'''SAO analysis clustering'''
[[Image:IP_by_technology2.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology landscape – Assignee wise]]
'''Problem Vs Solutions'''
[[Image:IP_by_technology2.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology landscape – Assignee wise]]
'''Main applications of RFID'''
Applications which appeared in analyzed patent records have been listed.
1. Logistics chain management system in Food and pharma industry
2. Global supply chain of semiconductors
3. Supply chain management of High-value electronic items & pharmaceuticals
4. Tracking system
5. Supply chain management
6. Inventory along a distribution chain
7. Asset and materials management system
8. Point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution
9. Reusable transportation means
10. Materials handling
11. Commercial enterprise (personnel and asset retention system (PARS))
12. Tracking cargo through customs
13. Supply chain management in Beef industry
The product moves through the global supply chain which involves various stages (places and processes). Next slide indicate the details about the various stages involved in supply chain applications, software applications and hardware used.
'''Main applications of RFID along with various stages, S/W applications and H/W<nowiki>’</nowiki>s involved'''
[[Image:IP_by_technology2.png|thumb|center|576px| Technology landscape – Assignee wise]]
'''Features cited in analyzed 15 patent records'''
1. The container can be reprogrammed to include updated logic, updated states, and/or updated expected event information. (US20040246130)
2. The system comprises a truck server and an optional in-truck data communications means, which comprise a digital cell phone or satellite link. (US20040201454)
3. A local computer communicates with the see-through display, information gathering devices, and orientation sensors, optical tracking system, and business applications over one or more networks. (US20040182925)
4. OmniTRACS.RTM., which is a two-way satellite communication system that allows trucks to be monitored and tracked and to allow data communication with dispatchers. (US20040174260)
5. The data report from the reporting software can alert the user as to when the detrimental event occurred and identify the custodian who caused the detrimental event. (US20040049428)
6. Web-based information system for a beef marketing alliance; value-based procurement, and supply chain management. (US20020158765)
7. The software contains a component for determining the best time for an animal to go to slaughter based on a target weight. (US20020158765)
'''SWOT analysis'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="80%"
|Strengths<br><br>* Advanced technology<br>* Easy to use<br>* High memory capacity<br>* Small size
|Weaknesses<br><br>* Lack of industry and application standards<br>* High cost per unit and high RFID system costs<br>* Weak market understanding of the benefits of RFID technology
|-
|Opportunities<br><br>* Could replace the bar code<br>* End-user demand for RFID systems is increasing<br>* Huge market potential in many businesses<br>* Need for standardization
|Threats<br><br>* Ethical threats concerning private life<br>* Highly fragmented competitive environment
|-
|}
====Conclusion====
It has been observed that selection of RFID tag depend up on the frequency desirable in supply chain application. Industrial attentions is on passive RFID technology. The integration of software technology with electronic identification system will definitely give new dimensions to the supply chain management.