For Submission: The Emergence of RFID in the Future (Mayi Al-B Chang May-Yee)

INTRODUCTION

This proposal is written to research on the topic “The Emergence of RFID in the Future”. The current and future applications of RFID, its implications and ethical issues of RFID will be included in the research paper based on research and personal knowledge or interest. This research paper is to deliver knowledge to all. Basically, RFID is one of the vital technologies that emerge continuously in the world ranging in its designs and usage.
The reason for choosing this topic as my research paper is to identify the continuous emergence of RFID in every industry which brings benefits to the society and contributes to the world of e-commerce. Besides, I am keen to know about the emergence of RFID in the future and how secure will it be in the coming few years supporting not only business affairs but also to the society.

SCOPE OF RESEARCH

Although there is numerous research areas that can be researched about RFID but the scope of this research will only focus on the emergence application of RFID in the future, its implications and ethical issues. There are no specific areas of RFID application and other topic discussion would be included due to time constraint. This research paper will also include a case study in identifying the successful of RFID application in supply chain of Campbell’s Company.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the research are to identify the revolution of RFID application in various industries from current application to future application, to identify its implications towards industry, the society and also in e-commerce perspectives. Besides, the research objectives include discussion on how secured will RFID be and its ethical issue in the future as compared to now. Moreover, with the insertion of a case study, the successfulness of RFID application in supply chain can be determined and proven.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Definition of RFID

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification which it is a kind of technology that uses radio waves in doing automatic identification relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders (Technovelgy, 2008). According to The RFID Gazette (2007), RFID was first invented by Harry Stockman with the publishing of his 1948 report “Communication by Means of Reflected Power”, has only in the last few year become viable. It is more similar to a small electronic device that consists of small/silicon chip and antenna that might be capable in carrying 2000 bytes of data or maybe less than that. It can be both attach or implanted into a product, animal or even person. This RFID device act the same as a bar code or even a magnetic strip enacted behind a credit card or even ATM card enables information available just with a scan of the device (The RFID Gazette, 2007). Mainly, the key feature of this technology is the ability in instant tracking of tagged object.
RFID is beginning to revolutionize the way business is done and the emerging of RFID development in the future on its usage and designs will definitely make it to be one of the technology that plays a vital role in business industry (RFID Journal, 2008).

Revolution of RFID

Structure of Research Paper

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Definition of RFID (This section will define RFID in general)
1.2 Scope of Research (This section will define the scope or area that this research paper will cover and its limitation)
1.3 Objectives of Research (This section will point out the objectives or purpose of the research)
2.0 Current Applications of RFID (This section covers current usage of RFID in various industry consisting of business, education and etc. in relation with e-commerce)
3.0 Future Applications of RFID (This section is done based on the research of future usage of RFID in various industry)
4.0 Implications of RFID (This section will be discussing about the effects to the society, business or e-commerce or ways that RFID should be used )
5.0 Ethical Issues of RFID (This section discuss about the security and ethical issues that RFID face and ways to eliminate this problem)
6.0 Case Study : RFID in Campbell’s Supply Chain (A case study to prove the successful usage of RFID in the supply chain)
7.0 Conclusion (The conclusion will briefly summarize the whole research paper)
8.0 Recommendations (This section will cover the suggestions and recommendations in relation to e-commerce for businesses to implement RFID)
9.0 References
10.0 Appendices

LIST OF MAIN REFERENCES AND SOURCES

Blogger.com, 2008, HBM370 Innovation & Emerging Technologies, last viewed 2 October 2008, http://www.HBM370innovation.blogspot.com
(This blog had been useful for me to get and know more about RFID as my classmates had contributes their ideas and comments that I can take as reference for my research paper)
Emigh, J., 1 February 2004, “RFID and the Future of Asset Protection”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://securitysolutions.com/mag/security_rfid_future_asset/index.html
(This reference would be used as discussion of RFID usage in asset protection in business)
Malykhina, E., September 30, 2004, “Campbell Uses Slap-and-Ship Approach to RFID”, Information Week, http://www.informationweek.com/industries/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=RRFA2CD44IPEKQSNDLQCKIKCJUNN2JVN?articleID=48800377
(This article discuss about the usage of RFID in supply chain management whereby it helps in my discussion for the case study)
RFID Journal, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.rfidjournal.com
(This is the main reference I am going to use for my research paper as it consist of latest news and updates of RFID technology in every aspect)
Technovelgy, “What Is RFID”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=20#Security
(This reference gives me the proper definition of RFID which I can give a much proper definition for RFID for the research paper)
The RFID Gazette, “RFID Report – The Future is Here, A Beginner’s Guide to RFID”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.rense.com/general62/fuure.htm
(Here is the website that provides me with proper guide of using RFID)
“The Emergence of RFID in the Modern Society”, http://islab.oregonstate.edu/koc/ece399/f03/explo/gragg.pdf,
(This journal gives me a better idea on how the emergence of RFID can affect the society in the modern days in relation to the revolution of technology)
Raveendran, K., “Emergence Of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology Retailing and Supply Chain Management”, http://www.indianmba.com/Faculty_Column/FC725/fc725.html
(This article gives me idea in the application of RFID in supply chain management that assist me in the case study that I am going to provide in the research paper)
RFID Solutions Online, http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/content/hubs/dir.asp?hub=News
(This website provides me with updated information relating on the application of RFID in various industry that assist me in the part of future applications of RFID)
RFID Net, http://www.rfid.ae/index.asp
(This section provides me with information on the current applications of RFID in various industry which will assist me in outlining the information into the research paper)
You Tube, 2008, “RFID videos”, last viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.youtube.com
(You Tube is full of uploads for RFID related videos which enable me to understand more about the usage of RFID, its applications and revolution in the world in the form of visual reference as it will give me a better understanding and ideas)


REFERENCES (BACKGROUND INFORMATION)


Emigh, J., 1 February 2004, “RFID and the Future of Asset Protection”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://securitysolutions.com/mag/security_rfid_future_asset/index.html
RFID Journal, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.rfidjournal.com
Technovelgy, “What Is RFID”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=20#Security
The RFID Gazette, “RFID Report – The Future is Here, A Beginner’s Guide to RFID”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.rense.com/general62/fuure.htm
The RFID Gazette, “RFID Report – The Future is Here, A Beginner’s Guide to RFID”, viewed 1 October 2008, http://www.rense.com/general62/fuure.htm