== Executive Summary ==IP activity in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is a growing area of RFIDinnovation as Wal-based supply chain applications seems Mart and other retailers make a big push to have started in 1991, "tag" items on their shelves for easier inventory management and peaked in 2004. Most of the action in the integration of electronic identification system (RFID) with software system in supply chain applications has taken place in the last ten years or sotracking.
Around 423 patents have been published in This patent landscape covers the span patenting activity with respect to the use of 4.2 years from 2000 till February 2005. The major market in RFID-based in the supply chain in various industries. The patents reviewed are organized by timeline, companies, industries, and applications appears to be the United States. The patents are organized by claims, applications, and a detailed SWOT (Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat) analysis is also provided.
'''Technology area focus == Rationale ==* “A billion people will interact with a million e-businesses via a trillion intelligent interconnected devices” - Louis V Gerstner* Technological developments in RFID are taking place rapidly - [http://www.rfidconsultation.eu/?id_categoria=29&id_item=214 Source] <br>* Innovation is occurring in the RFID market, but it is diffused and application-specific - [http://loftwares.blogspot.com/ Paul Faber]<br>* RFID has been spawning a lot of innovation. One of key playersthe newest is Jewel (disposable RF-enabled tickets) - [http:'''//www.rfidgazette.org/ Source]<br>* Digital Data ProcessingScientists are developing a system that combines RFID tags and high-definition CCTV cameras to track passenger movements in busy airports <br>* Communication TechniquesWal-Mart Doubling RFID-Enabled Stores - [http://www.rfidgazette.org/ Source]<br>* ComputingOracle and Intel join forces for RFID push - [http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2127122/oracle-intel-join-forces-rfid-push Allyson Fryhoff, calculatingvice president of Oracle]<br>* Oracle boosts supply chain management tool [http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2125618/oracle-boosts-supply-chain-management-tool - Don Klaiss, countingOracle]<br>* Recognition U.S. FDA to reduce the counterfeiting of data; Presentation prescription drugs - [http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/801/1/1/ Source]<br>* Ignorance putting RFID rollouts at risk - [http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2126992/ignorance-putting-rfid-rollouts-risk ABI Research]<br>* Cash under threat from RFID payments - [http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2126822/cash-under-threat-rfid-payments ABI Research]<br>* “It’s inappropriate to use RFID technology for tracking and authenticating identities of datapeople” - [http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/40808-1.html Pattinson]<br>* Signaling Or Calling SystemsCDT Working Group on RFID: Privacy Best Practices for Deployment of RFID Technology - [http://www.cdt.org/privacy/20060501rfid-best-practices.php Center For Democracy & Technology]<br>
'''Some of the key players identified are:'''* United Parcel Service* G.E.* Silverbrook* Micron Technology* NCR Corporation* SAP AG* Savi tech.----
'''Various software applications cited in patents:'''* Business applications* UPS Supply Chain Solutions* Anti== RFID -collision softwareMarket Potential ==* Program for correlating the environmental condition data with the location data.* Software applications (Web application" TagDetect")* Software applications supporting a client-server system or n-tiered computer system.* MW (Micro-warehouse) enterprise application* XML middleware such as Biz Talk software* ERP systemEstimated value share of RFID market in 2010, web ordering systemby region* BeefLink Software* Source code, object code, or scripting code[[Image:Market1.jpg|thumb|center|400px|]]
'''Key applications area identified:'''* Food The global forecast of RFID hardware, middleware and pharma industryIT market * Semiconductors and High-value electronic items * Asset and materials management system* Commercial enterprise * Beef industry* Airport and shipyard[[Image:Market2.jpg|thumb|center|400px|]]
'''Key RFID Tracking applications:'''
* Assets
* Equipment
* Materials
* Orders
* Personnel
* Processes
* Products
* Production
* Quality
* Resources
===Mind Map=======* The RFID Warehouse Application====market is anticipated to continue to grow rapidly in these and many other market sectors and industries including the food and drug industry, propelled by United States FDA mandates. The technical issues that have made standardization more challenging are heading toward resolution with the emergence of the second-generation of UHF RFID <br>[[Image:* Retail RFID-Warehouse_Application1is estimated currently at just under 27% of the overall RFID market and supply chain management (SCM) applications, when considered as separate from warehouse and distribution and transportation, represents just over 15% of the overall RFID market.jpeg|thumb|center|800px]]====These distributions will undoubtedly change rapidly and should be reconsidered at regular time intervals as the RFID Application technology and established and emerging markets mature (Source - SAP====[[Image:SAP-RFID_Application2.jpeg|thumb|center|800px]]BCC Research)
==Project Report on RFIDPatent -Based Supply Chain ApplicationsQuantitative Analysis==
<font size = "2"><b>Content</b></font>==IP landscape over years===
Executive summary* According to the search data, IP activity in RFID based supply chain applications seems to have started during the year 1991 <br> * The graph shows terrific growth from 2000 onwards and high activity during 2004 with 140 patents alone* Around 423 patents have been published in a span of 4.2 years from 2000 till date (Feb. 2005) indicating the potential in the field
Introduction to RFID technology [[Image:IP_over_year.jpg|thumb|center|500px| IP landscape over years: Growth in RFID base supply chainapplications]]
Search approach and project scope----
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Data interpretationIP landscape of RFID based supply chain - Based on selected 30 records
Search strategy* The graph reveals that the growth in RFID based supply chain applications patenting has been across all the regions. United States is more active than Europe, Japan and Australia
Patent analytics[[Image:IP_by_region.jpg|thumb|center|500px| IP landscape by region: RFID base supply chain]]
Quantitative Analysis based on selected 30 patent records:----
* IP landscape over years* IP landscape by region* ===Competitor landscape* Technology trendQualitative Analysis based on 15 analyzed patent records:===
* Classification of patents based on main claims=== Top players ===* SAO analysis clustering* Problem Vs Solutions* Main applications of RFID* Main applications of RFID along with various stages, S/W applications and H/W involved* Features cited in analyzed 15 patent records* SWOT analysis* Conclusion[[Image:TOP2.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Top players]]
<font size = "4">Executive summary</font>----
IP activity === Competitor Analysis ===Growth in the area of RFID-base based supply chain applications seems to have started in 1991, peaking in 2004. Most of the action has taken place in the last ten years. or even considerably lesser time in integration of electronic identification system (RFID) with software system in supply chain applications. - The present graph and interpretation is based on selected 30 records
Around 423 patents have been published in * The graph indicates SAP as leading and consistent player with 3 patent records * EXAGO seems to be the span of 4.2 years from 2000 till date (Feb. new entrant in 2005) indicating * It is interesting to note that the potential competitors in 2004 have not shown any activity in the field.beginning of 2005
Industries currently converging on developing [[Image:IP_by_competitor.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Competitor landscape - Growth in RFID applications and servicesbase supply chain]]
Major market in RFID-base supply chain applications among key players appears to be United States.---
'''===Technology area focus by key players:'''trend===
* Digital Data Processing* Communication Technique* Computing, calculating, counting* Recognition of data; Presentation of data; Record carriers* Signaling Or Calling SystemsTechnology Trend (Main IPC) - Based on selected 30 records
key players have focused on building sound tools for[[Image: Administration, commerce, management, supervision and forecasting aspects for RFID-base supply chain ApplicationsIP_by_technology.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Technology Trend (Main IPC)]]
'''Key players identified are:'''
* United Parcel Service
* Alexeter Tech.
* Exago Pty Ltd
* G E
* SILVERBROOK
* IFCO System
* Micron Tech.
* NCR Corporation
* SAP AG
* Savi tech.
* Semb Corp.
* Telabout
'''Various software applications cited:'''The above graph indicates technology focus by various assignees* G06F - Computing, calculating, counting - Electric Digital Data Processing<br>* G08B - Signaling - Signaling Or Calling Systems; Order Telegraphs; Alarm Systems<br>* H04Q - Electric Communication Technique – Selecting (Switches, relays etc.)[[IPC code and Description table]]
* Business applications* UPS Supply Chain Solutions* Anti-collision software* Program for correlating the environmental condition data with the location data.* Software applications (Web application" TagDetect")* Software applications supporting a client-server system or n-tiered computer system.* MW (Micro-warehouse) enterprise application* XML middleware such as Biz Talk.RTM. software.* ERP system, web ordering system* BeefLink.TM. Software (is a collection of components written primarily in VISUAL BASIC® 6.0 programming language andACTIVE X® programming methodologies.)
* Source code, object code, or scripting code.====Technology landscape (Main IPC)====
'''Key applications area identified:'''The present graph and interpretation is based on selected 30 records
* Food and pharma industryIt is evident from graph that '''G06F''' (Electric Digital Data Processing) technology is widely used in RFID based supply chain applications showing continuous progress throughout <br>* Semiconductors The progress indicates key technology area targeted by many players and High-value electronic items* Asset and materials management system* Commercial enterprise* Beef industryhaving market potential<br> * Airport Followed by '''G08B''' (Signaling), '''H04Q''' (Electric Communication Technique ) and shipyard'''G06K''' (Recognition of data; Presentation of data; Record carriers; Handling record carriers)
'''Key RFID Tracking Applications[[Image:'''IP_by_technology1.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Technology landscape (Main IPC) - Growth in RFID base supply chain]]
* Assets* Equipment* Materials* Orders* Personnel* Processes* Products* Production* Quality* Resources----
<font size = "4">Introduction to RFID technology in supply chain</font>===Technology landscape – Assignee wise====
The supply chain is a complex multi-stage process which involves everything from According to the procurement present data, most of raw materials used to develop productsthe leading players have focused on building sound: Administration, and their delivery to customers via warehouses and distribution centers. Supply chains exist in servicecommerce, manufacturing management, supervision and retail organizations.forecasting (electronic cash registers other than digital data processing) aspects for RFID-based supply chain applications
Although, the complexity of the chain may vary greatly from industry to industry and firm to firm. Supply chain management can be seen as the supervision of information and finances of these materials, as they move through the different processes, by coordinating and integrating the flows within and among the different companies involved[[Image:IP_by_technology3.jpg|thumb|center|500px| Technology landscape – Assignee wise]]
The efficiency of the supply chain has a direct impact on the profitability of a company. It is no surprise therefore to find that many large corporate companies have made it a key part of their strategy, and invested heavily in software systems (ERP, WMS...) and IT infrastructure designed to control inventory, track products and manage associated finance.----
RFID will bring a new dimension to supply chain management by providing a more efficient way of being able to identify and track items at the various stages throughout the supply chain. It will allow product data to be captured automatically, and therefore be more quickly available for use by other processes such as ASN, stock management and real time billing.==Qualitative Analysis==
'''Search approach and project scope:'''===Classification of patents based on main claims===
The first task was to find following graph indicates various subjects that have been covered by various assignees in the relevant U.S. granted patents, and EP granted patents or published patent area of RFID based supply chain applications. This was done for all patents published in years 1975 to 2005The various subjects are the result of SAO analysis. This range of years More granularity on subjects is more than sufficient; but almost all of the action has taken place presented in the last ten years or even considerably lesser time in some categories.table below and clusters
I identified patents in RFID-base supply chain applications category using a patent search filter[[Image:Main_claims. Filter development and testing isjpg|thumb|center|500px| Classification of patents based on main claims]]
usually the most difficult and time-consuming part of a patent ===SAO analysis, and that was certainly not the case in this research.clustering===
Patent search filters are sometimes relatively simple, but more often complex{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Subject'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Action'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Object'''</font>|-|[[Image:method. Combinations jpg|130px]]|<font size="1">* Delivering<br>* Monitoring (3)<br>* Processing<br>* Detecting (2) & tracking (6)<br>* Displaying information<br>* Computing the orientation and position of a wearer<br>* Unattended distribution or retrieval of returned<br>* Return of a return<br>* Retrieving ordered (2)<br>* Receiving<br>* Wirelessly exchanging<br>* Enabling enhanced<br>* Facilitating an interaction<br>* Distributing (3)<br>* Collecting<br>* Entering event data common to a group of individual animals<br></font>|<font size="1">* Between a consignor and a consignee<br>* Container<br>* inanimate and animate objects<br>* Items (2)<br>* Data acquisition and display device<br>* Calibrating a fixed camera<br>* Assets (2)<br>* Unattended facilities<br>* Item to an unattended facility<br>* Items that have been delivered to an unattended facility<br>* Environmental condition associated with an item of inventory<br>* Shipment record from the intelligent asset management and sensing device<br>* Information<br>* Asset management and tracking capabilities<br>* Between a user and a product item<br>* Products from a micro-warehouse<br>* Products from an access restricted area<br>* Products from a restricted access area having an entry point<br>* Number of mail units (2)<br>* Livestock information (2)<br>* Database<br></font>|-|[[Image:system.jpg|130px]]|<font size="1">* Detecting & tracking (5)<br>* Processing(2)<br>* Unattended distribution or retrieval of returned<br>* Inventory management<br>* Monitoring (2)<br>* Networking<br>* Enabling enhanced<br>* Facilitating an interaction<br>* Distributing (3)<br></font>|<font size="1">* Inanimate and animate objects<br>* Item (6)<br>* Time<br>* Environmental condition<br>* Unattended facilities<br>* Sensing device<br>* Asset management and tracking<br>* Container<br>* Number of mail units<br>* Articles through customs<br></font>|-|colspan = "3"|[[Image:SAO.jpg|center|800px]]|-|colspan = "3"|'''Note:''' Number in ( ) indicates occurrence in more that one patent invention art classificationsor main claims|-|}
and keywords in titles, abstracts and claims were targeted for search. Because I was working with a combination of US and EP documents, I used classifications based on the International Patent Classification (IPC) system.----
Details on the approach of search is given in search strategy. Since the scope of project is limited to test, therefore only 30 patent records were selected for quantitative analysis and 15 for qualitative analysis.===Problem vs Solutions===
Most {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Prior art Problems'''</font>|align = "center" bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Solutions'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFFF">'''Patent number'''</font>|-|align = "justify"|<font size="1">'''1.''' A central system has limited visibility of containers in the indicators could global supply chain<br>'''2. '''Drawback of the central system is the delay in alerts concerning the container<br>'''3. '''Typical central systems have difficulty in collecting reliable information across heterogeneous systems<br></font>|align = "justify"|<font size="1">A decentralized state system comprising containers to automatically provide continuous and uniform monitoring of a container state is needed. A container should be robustly configured with localized logic capable of determining a state in response to real-time events experienced by the container relative to dynamic and static event information concerning expected events<br>State determinations made through local information are more reliable to typical prior art systems that use central systems to make inferences about the security state</font>|<font size="1">US20040246130<br></font>|-|align = "justify"|<font size="1">'''1.''' A major disadvantage of all transponder based tag designs is the special anti-collision method used<br>'''2. '''A short range reader must be used to individually address each tag within the larger field<br>'''3. '''A second major disadvantage is that to obtain long ranges (100-1,000 feet), higher frequencies are required and these lead to high power consumption<br></font>|align = "justify"|<font size="1">'''1. & 2.''' By using lower frequencies (not exceeding 1 MHz and typically under 300 KHz) and a base station design that uses large loop antennas (such as 10.times.10 feet to 500.times.500 feet) and by transmitting a digital ID to selectively activate a selected client tag, rather than a non-selective signal which would activate many tags simultaneously<br>'''3.''' Networked RF Tags (NRF Tags) have significantly reduced power consumption and long range (1000 sq feet to 10,000 sq feet per antenna), have the power capacity to add displays (e.g. LCD) and light emitting diodes (LED<nowiki>’</nowiki>s) and detectors and buttons so they may become fully interactive "tag clients" (this is not possible with transponder)</font>|<font size="1">US20040201454<br></font>|-|align = "justify"|<font size="1">'''1.''' One drawback of these systems is that they require the goods to be project due passed through designated gateway areas, typically causing great inconvenience<br>'''2. '''Another drawback is that it is not possible to insufficient datatrack the location of the goods within the warehouse<br></font>|align = "justify"|<font size="1">'''1.'''Each ID tag is coupled to an asset and is configured to wirelessly communicate with other ID tags in the network within a predetermined proximity<br>'''2.''' Each tag is also configured to relay communications from other ID tags so that a communication path is established between the RMS and any ID tag in the network, either directly or via other ID tags</font>|<font size="1">US20040174260<br></font>|-|}
'''Objective:'''----
The aim of this project is to identify IP activity ===Features cited in the area of RFID-Based supply chain applications primarily focused on the application of software in warehouse, distribution, inventory control and also the related applications.analyzed 15 patent records===
'''Data Interpretation:'''1. The container can be reprogrammed to include updated logic, updated states, and/or updated expected event information (US20040246130)
Appropriate patent records were selected for analysis2. The selection criteria was based on:system comprises a truck server and an optional in-truck data communications means, which comprise a digital cell phone or satellite link (US20040201454)
* Type of RFID tags (Active3. A local computer communicates with the see-through display, Passiveinformation gathering devices and orientation sensors, Microwave optical tracking system and business applications over one or Chiplessmore networks (US20040182925)
* Type of receiver 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 (Mobile, Handheld, fixedUS20040174260)
* Tag system 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 (Read-only/WORM (Write once read many times)/Read-Write tagsUS20040049428)
* Type of reader 6. Web-based information system for a beef marketing alliance; value-based procurement and supply chain management (InterrogatorUS20020158765)
* Type Sensor and RFID frequency7. The software contains a component for determining the best time for an animal to go to slaughter based on a target weight (US20020158765)
* Receiver link and software----
* === RFID - Main Applications by where the event takes place (Airport, shipyard, factory, warehouse etc.)===
* Process involved (Shipping, receiving, inventory etc.)Applications which appeared in analyzed patent records have been mapped
* Type of software used (Middle ware, applications etc[[Image:Mindmap1.)jpg|thumb|center|550px]]
'''Search strategy:'''The product moves through the global supply chain which involves various stages (places and processes). The table below indicates the details about the various stages involved in supply chain applications, software applications and hardware used.
Date ===Main applications of searchRFID: xyzAnalysis===
Database used: USPTO, EPO and PatFam Keywords used for searching are listed below: {|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="92100%"|'''Device term'''[[Image:ra1.jpg]]|'''Action term'''|'''Application term'''colspan = "2"|'''Other important terms'''LOGISTICS CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN FOOD AND PHARMA INDUSTRY.
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|RFIDbgcolor = "#808080"|Data Track<nowikifont color="#CCFFCC">*'''Place of events'''</nowikifont>|Supply chainbgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|Softwarebgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|Electronic identification|Data Captur'''1.''' Airlines and shipping companies<br>'''2.''' Ancillary Suppliers,<br>'''3. '''Cargo Community Networks <nowiki>*[</nowiki>CCN<nowiki>]</nowiki> which are made up of some of the other participants,<br>'''4. '''Customs and Quarantine authorities,<br>'''5. '''Freight forwarders,<br>'''6. '''Fresh produce exporters,<br>'''7. '''Fresh produce importers,<br>'''8. '''Government agencies such as freight export information providers,<br>'''9. '''Packer/cool store,<br>'''10. '''Transporters including road haulers and carriers in the importing country.|Distribution'''1.''' Consignment<br>'''2. '''Supplier<br>'''3. '''Transport and<br>'''4. '''Storage<br>|Program'''1.''' Central database<br>'''2. '''A communication secured network<br>'''3. '''Internet with three interactive databases.<br>'''4. '''Database and applications (data in a range of formats (maxima, minima, averages, graphical etc)<br>'''5. '''Passive tag - RW<br>
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| colspan = "3"|Data Collect<nowiki>*</nowiki>|Warehouse|Computer
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| [[Image:ra2.jpg]]|Data Read<nowiki>*</nowiki>|Inventorycolspan = "2"| GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN OF SEMICONDUCTORS.
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|} The total number of patent records on RFID based supply chain applications sourced through search was 212, but only 30 records were selected for analysis. An additional broad search conducted (database: PatFem) to understand the actual IP activity (based on keywords and assignees) as depicted in below tables: bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Search based on keywords and relevant hits:Place of events'''</font> {|borderbgcolor ="2#808080" cellspacing|<font color="0#CCFFCC" cellpadding>'''Process involved'''</font>|bgcolor ="4#808080" width|<font color="91%#CCFFCC"|S. No|Key words|Search scope|No. >'''Type of records availableS/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|'''1.''' International suppliers<br>'''2. '''Airport<br>'''3. '''Customs agency<br>'''4. '''Distributors<br>'''5. '''Shipping dock<br>'''6. '''Manufacturers|RFID'''1.''' Transport<br>'''2. '''Inventory<br>'''3. '''Shipping<br>'''4. '''Origin of port<br>'''5. '''Transshipment port<br>'''6. '''Destination port and<br>'''7. '''A consignee|1975'''1. '''Program instructions can be in any appropriate form, such as source code, object code, or scripting code.<br>'''2. '''Computing device: Enterprise servers, Application servers, point of sale terminal etc..<br>'''3.''' Passive tag -2005|6147RW
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|2colspan = "3"|RFID AND WAREHOUSE|1975-2005|444
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|3[[Image:ra3.jpg]]|RFID and (colspan = "2"|SUPPLY CHAIN)|1975MANAGEMENT OF HIGH-2005|212VALUE ELECTRONIC ITEMS & PHARMACEUTICALS.
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|4.bgcolor = "#808080"|RFID and transportation<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|573bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|1. Warehouse<br>2. Truck<br>3. Freight container<br>4. Sea vessel<br>5.Distribution center|RFID and distribution1. Shipping<br>2. Recipient|1975-2005|11411. Central data processor is operable for communication with an internet router.<br>2. Low frequency tag – 300 KHz
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|6.colspan = "3"|RFID and SOFTWARE|1975-2005|2301
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|} '''Search based on assignees with relevant hits[[Image:'''ra4.jpg]] {|bordercolspan ="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="88%"|'''S. No'''|'''Assignee'''|'''Search scope'''|'''No. of records available'''TRACKING SYSTEM
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|1bgcolor = "#808080"|3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|146bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|1. Assembly line<br>2. Warehouse|SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION1. Package handling<br>2. Baggage handling<br>3. Parts assembly<br>4. Navigation through marked waypoints<br>5. Item retrieval and packaging<br>6. Inventory control|1975-2005|661. Business applications (cause sorting and loading instructions to appear on the items so that wearer<nowiki>’</nowiki>s of the data acquisition and display device do not have to read each item<nowiki>’</nowiki>s label.)<br>2. Passive tag
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|colspan = "3"|HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY|1975-2005|63
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|4[[Image:ra5.jpg]]|NOKIA|1975-2005colspan = "2"|58SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.
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|5bgcolor = "#808080"|PHILIPS ELECTRONICS<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|54bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|1. Storage facility<br>2. Shipping container<br>3. Shipping vessel<br>4. Airport<br>5. Shipyard<br>6. Military heavy assets<br>7. Warehouse<br>8. Factory|SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INC|1975-20051. Shipping goods<br>2. Transportation (truck)<br>3. Retail or wholesale locations<br>4. Train depot<br>5. Inventory<br>6. Delivery<br>7. Outbound transit<br>8. Inbound transit<br>9. Advanced shipping notification|491. Firmware and software to modulate and demodulate the data for the particular protocol<br>2. Various communication algorithms and command response algorithms<br>3. UPS Supply Chain Solutions<br>4. Passive tag – RW – Low freq. or 900 MGz
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|7colspan = "3"|AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION|1975-2005|24
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|8[[Image:ra6.jpg]]|KIMBERLY CLARK|1975-2005colspan = "2"|19INVENTORY ALONG A DISTRIBUTION CHAIN
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|9bgcolor = "#808080"|SILVERBROOK RESEARCH PTY LTD<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|19bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|101. Distribution<br>2. Storing<br>3. Manufacturer (warehouse)|UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA INC1. Inventory<br>2. Monitoring<br>3. Transportation<br>4. Tracking<br>5. Retailer or consumer<br>6. Wholesaler|19751. Anti-2005|16collision software<br>2. Program for correlating the environmental condition data with the location data.<br>3. The data reporting medium is a computer display, a LAN, or a web page.<br>4. Active or passive tag- RW
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|11colspan = "3"|IBM|1975-2005|15
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|12[[Image:ra7.jpg]]|SAP|1975-2005colspan = "2"|14ASSET AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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|13bgcolor = "#808080"|SAMSYS TECHNOLOGIES<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|11bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|141. Lay down yard<br>2. Warehouse<br>3. Asset storage|MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION1. Inventory<br>2. Shipping<br>3. Asset management<br>4. Tracking asset material<br> a. Material identification information<br> b. Description of the material<br> c. Purchasing details<br> d. Storage and maintenance details<br> e. Material location and<br> f. Destination information.<br>5. Receiving|19751. Software applications (Web application" TagDetect") files may be in HTML format, XML or other formats.<br>2. Software applications supporting a client-2005|8server system or n-tiered computer system.<br>3. Internet and Central data repository<br>4. Active or passive tag - RW
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|15colspan = "3"|DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED|1975-2005|8
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|16[[Image:ra8.jpg]]|SAVIcolspan = "2"|1975POINT-2005|6OF-SALE AND POINT-OF-DELIVERY AND/OR DISTRIBUTION.
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|17bgcolor = "#808080"|MICROSOFT<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|5bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|181. Distribution<br>2. Micro-warehouse<br>3. Manufacturing<br>4. Marketing<br>5. Customer relation management|WESTVACO CORPORATION1. Point of sale<br>2. Delivery<br>3. Inventory<br>4. Billing|19751. MW (Micro-2005|5warehouse) enterprise application<br>2. XML middleware such as Biz Talk.RTM. software.<br>3. ERP system, web ordering system<br>4. Passive tag – RW - freq. - 2.45 GHz
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|19colspan = "3"|SENSITECH|1975-2005|3
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|20[[Image:ra9.jpg]]|UNITED SECURITY APPLIC ID INC|1975-2005colspan = "2"|3REUSABLE TRANSPORTATION MEANS.
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|21bgcolor = "#808080"|GAP INC<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|1975-2005bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|2bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>
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|221. Distribution|SEMBCORP|1975-20051. Tracking:<br> a. Receptacle or<br> b. Container or<br> c. Packing or<br> d. Pallet or<br> e. Trolley car.<br>2. Wholesale distributor<br>3. Chain sales store|1. No Software application<br>2. Passive tag - RW
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|23colspan = "3"|SHAW IP PTY LTD|1975-2005|1
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|24[[Image:ra10.jpg]]|EXAGO PTY LTDcolspan = "2"|MATERIALS HANDLING|-|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>|1975-2005|1. Express mail<br>2. Storage|1. Transport<br>2. Tracking<br>3. Delivery|Software modules may include:<br>1. A database module configured to store data on the storage medium.<br>2. A decision module configured to determine the presence or absence of stale mail based on information provided by the database module.3.<br>3. Passive or active tag – read only|-|colspan = "3"| |-|[[Image:ra11.jpg]]|colspan = "2"|COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE (PERSONNEL AND ASSET RETENTION SYSTEM (PARS))|-|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>|-|1. Industrial sites<br>2. Power plants<br>3. Refineries and<br>4. Ports of entry|1. Tracking<br>2. Monitoring<br>3. Inventory<br>4. Security|1. Company databases are:<br> a. Material management systems<br> b. Procurement systems and<br> c. Time and attendance systems.<br>2. Applications programming<br>3. Information access through standard formats such as XML and HTML.<br>4. Passive tag - RW|-|colspan = "3"| |-|[[Image:ra12.jpg]]|colspan = "2"|TRACKING CARGO THROUGH CUSTOMS.|-|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>|-|1. Airlines<br>2. Distributor|1. Shipping<br>2. Receiving<br>3. Tracking|1. Central server runs a program which acts as a central host for processing the information communicated between the different computers.<br>2. Passive tag - RW|-|colspan = "3"| |-|[[Image:ra13.jpg]]|colspan = "2"|SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN BEEF INDUSTRY.|-|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Place of events'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Process involved'''</font>|bgcolor = "#808080"|<font color="#CCFFCC">'''Type of S/W & Hardware'''</font>|-|1. Factory|1. Identifying<br>2. Tracking<br>3. Monitoring<br>4. Livestock production and processing cycle<br>5. Inventory|1. BeefLink.TM. Software (is a collection of components written primarily in VISUAL BASIC® 6.0 programming language and ACTIVE X® programming methodologies.)<br>2. Inventory-type report can easily be generated.<br>3. MicroSoft Excel<br>4.Passive tag- read only
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<font size = "4">Patent analytics</font>=Sample Landscape View - RFID Warehouse Application ==
'''IP landscape over years'''<gflash>800 600 http://www.dolcera.com/website/assets/Warehouse-final.swf</gflash>
IP landscape over years: Growth in ==Sample Landscape View - RFID base supply chain applicationsApplication - Company XYZ==<gflash>800 600 http://www.dolcera.com/website/assets/XYZ_RFID_Application-final.swf</gflash>
(Actual scenario based on 423 patent records)----
According to the search data IP activity in RFID base supply chain applications seems to have started during the year 1991. The graph shows terrific growth from 2000 onwards and high activity during 2004 with 140 patents records alone. Around 423 patents have been published in the span of 4.2 years from 2000 till date (Feb. 2005) indicating the potential in the field.===SWOT analysis===
[[Image:IP_over_year.png{|576pxborder="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="80%"|center<b><u>STRENGTHS</u></b><br><br>* Advanced technology<br>* Easy to use<br>* High memory capacity<br>* Small size|thumb IP landscape over years: Growth in <b><u>WEAKNESSES</u></b><br><br>* Lack of industry and application standards<br>* High cost per unit and high RFID base supply chain applications]] system costs<br>* Weak market understanding of the benefits of RFID technology|-|<b><u>OPPORTUNITIES</u></b><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|valign="top"|<b><u> THREATS</u></b><br><br>* Ethical threats concerning private life<br>* Highly fragmented competitive environment|-|}
==Conclusion==
'''IP landscape by region'''It has been observed that selection of RFID tag depends upon the frequency desirable in supply chain application. Industrial focus is on passive RFID technology. The integration of software technology with electronic identification system will definitely give new dimensions to the supply chain management
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