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RTLS, Tracking, and Sensor Networks Package

Mind Commerce Publishing
November 1, 2009
SKU: CCJQ2494997

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The RTLS, Tracking, and Sensor Networks Package from Mind Commerce is an extensive RFID research bundle. This package includes several reports that focus specifically on the use of RFID and related technologies for Real-time Location Services (RTLS), Tracking, and for Sensor Networks and Presence Detection. The package also represents a substantial savings as a research bundle compared to purchasing the reports individually.

Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market

Section - I: Introduction
Section - II: Evolution of Wireless Communication Networks
Section -III: Important Challenges in Sensor Networks:; Architecture of a Sensor Network and Beyond; Self Configuration Techniques; Data gathering procedure in a Sensor Network
Section - IV: Synchronization Factors and Implementation Issues; Synchronization Factors in a Sensor Network; Synchronization Methodologies; Mobile and Static Node Scenario; Connection oriented and Connection less protocol; Real-Life Implementation issues of a Sensor Network; The Partitioning Decision; Natural and Artificial Interferences; Accuracy Factors; Power Consumption issues
Section - V: Sensor Networks in the Real World; Hardware; Environment; Tools; Simulators
Section - VI: Current Areas of Adoption for the Sensor Network; Current Application Areas for Sensor Networks; Monitoring; Tracking; Transportation; Communication
Section - VII: Sensor Networks in Healthcare; Healthcare and Sensor Networks; Sensor Networks in Monitoring Patents and Elderly people; Technical bottlenecks and challenges; Improved sensor design; Biocompatibility; Energy Supply and Demand
Section - VIII: Sensor Network and Smart Home; Smart Home Basic Components; Smart Home Standards; X10; Limitations of the standard; Cost Estimation of the Available Technologies; Budgeting and comparing device cost
Section - IX: Quality of Service for Sensor Networks; Quality Standards and Metrics; Challenges ahead of QoS; Factors & Scenarios influencing the QoS; Steps against data uncertainty
Section - X: Security Issues in Sensor Networks; Implementing Secure Sensor Networks; Using Sensor Networks for Security Measures; Sensor Networks in Homeland Security; Passport Control; Border Security Application; Air Defence System; Environmental Monitor System; Commercial Usages Targeting Factories; Tracking; Monitoring; Inventory Control; Automated Sales; Process Control; Products for Home
Section - XI: Future of Sensor Networks and their Prototypes; Asset and warehouse management; Automotive; Building monitoring and control; Environmental Monitoring; Healthcare; Military Battlefield Awareness; Security and surveillance; Future Research; Secure systems; Embedded Operating Systems; Group Management; Lightweight Signal Processing; High Data Rate Sensors
Section XII: Sensor Network & Applications - Asia Pacific; China; Protocols and Standards; Companies and Institutions Involved; Present Status; Roadmap of Technological Progress; Future Potential; Japan; Protocols and Standards; Companies and Institutions Involved; Present Status; Roadmap of Technological Progress; Future Potential; Singapore; Protocols and Standards; Companies and Institutions Involved; Present Status; Roadmap of Technological Progress; Future Potential; South Korea; Protocols and Standards; Companies and Institutions Involved; Present Status; Roadmap of Technological Progress; Future Potential
Section XIII: Conclusions

RFID in Tracking & Monitoring: An In-depth Product & Service Analysis with Case Studies

Section I - Introduction..
Section II - Technology Outlook..: Introduction to RFID..; Understanding How RFID Works.; Types of Tags.; PassiveTags.; Semi Passive RFID Tags.; Active RFID Tags.; Active Tags with Sensors/GPS.; Difference between Active and Passive RFID..; Application Field..; Discriminating the various types of RTLS.; Classification of Tracking Systems.; Passive RFID based systems.; GPS based tracking systems.; Active RFID based tracking systems.; Active RFID based tracking with Customizations.; Proprietary tracking solutions.; Advantages of the Tracking Solutions.; Improved Productivity and Cost Avoidance.; Decreased Cycle Time and Taking Costs Out; Reduced Rework.; Reduced Business Risk and Control of Assets.; Improved Security and Service.; Improved Utilization of Resources.; Increased Revenues.; Exception Management
Section III - Company and Product Analysis of RFID..: Key Players in the Domain..; Company and Product Analysis.; Company - AeroScout; Company - Identec.; Company - Savi; Company - Intelleflex.; Company - Ekahau.; Company - Tagsense.; Company - WhereNet; Company - Pinc Solutions.; Company - ContainerTrac.
Section IV - Case Study of Some Latest Implementations.: Application in Genetics.; River Basin Project in Columbia..; AirBus Project.; U.S. Naval Air Systems Command Project.; Race Track - Tracking Application..; United States Navy..; California Wine Company - Sea Smoke.
Section V - Cost Metrics and Evaluations.: The Cost Factor.; Tags.; Costs related to aquisitions.; Cost of Readers.; Additional Antenna Cost; Cost of Applications and related middlewares.; Customization Costs.; Installation Related Cost; Fine Tuning.; Integration and Business Process Reengineering.; After Implementation and Recurring Cost; Evaluation of the Performance of the System..; Issues concerning the safety of the System..; The Security aspects of the Deployment.; The Ease factor.
Section VI - Evaluation of Some Notable Deployments.: Department of Agriculture - Michigan..; The User.; The Goal; Ultimate Target of the Project; Cost and Analysis of the Hardware and Software used.; Implementation Details.; Analysis of the Implementation.; Sun Microsystems.; The User.; The Goal; Explanation of RCP..; Ultimate Target of the Project; Evaluation of the Hardware and Software used.; Implementation Details.; Analysis of the Implementation.; Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF); The User.; Investment of the User.; Requirement of the User: Total Asset Visibility (TAV); Implementation Details.; Woolworths, Plc.; Requirement of the User.; Key Technologies for the Requirement Analysis.; The Ultimate goal of the Project; Software Products used in the Implementation.; Hardware Products used in the Implementation.; Implementation Details.; Determining the Return on Investment (ROI); The Key Benefits of the Implementation.; Evaluation of the other benefits.
Section VII - Analysis of RFID based Solution Implementations.: RFID Based Vehicle Immobilization..; Manufacturing Processes.; Product Development.; RFID in Cattle Monitoring..; RFID Based Tracking in HealthCare.; Advantages of RFID in Healthcare.; RFID based Wriststraps.; RFID based Tracking System for Hospitals.; Patient Management and Monitoring System..; RFID in Process Manufacturing..; Inbound Raw Materials.; Production Process.; Warehouse Management; Case Files Analysis at Manufacturing for a Successful Implementation.; RFID in Marine Operation..; Advantages.; Multi Terminal Tracking Operation.; Evaluation of Case Files of Successful Implementations.; RFID in Defence.; Logistics and Inventory Monitoring.; Homeland Security.; Field Combat; RFID in Military Training Applications.; Friendly Troop Identification.; RFID in Payment Transactions.; Advantages.; An Evaluation of a Successful Case Study.; Retails with RFID Applications.; Operational Characteristics in Retails.; Drawbacks to the Current Approach.; Shelf and Inventory Management; Security Issues.; Customer Satisfaction.; RFID in Transportation..; Automatic Vehicle Identiﬁcation.; Electronic Toll Collection.; Electronic Vehicle Registration.; Fleet Management; Conclusion..
Section VIII- Global Analysis of RFID Applications.: Asia Pacific.; Standard.; Implementation Status in Asia Pacific.; Europe.; Standards.; Implementation Status in Europe.; USA..; Standards.; Implementation Status in USA..
Section IX - Future Applications of RFID around the World..
Section X - Conclusion..

Real-time Location Services (RTLS): Applications, Services and Company Analysis

Section I - Introduction to RFID: Understanding How RFID Works; Types of Tags; Difference between Active and Passive RFID; Fields of Application; Privacy issues; Preventives
Section II - RFID in Practice: Manufacturing; Picking; Retails; Applications of RFID; Prevalent Application Types
Section III - Introduction to Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS): Introduction to Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS); The Need and Purpose of RTLS; Discriminating the various types of RTLS; Classification of RTLS; Advantages of RTLS
Section IV - Standards and Protocols: RFID Standards and Protocols; Standards and Protocols of RTLS; RTLS Services and Contracts; Precision Factors related to RTLS; RTLS Evaluation Techniques
Section V - Applications of RTLS: Applications of RTLS using Passive RFID; Applications of RTLS using Active RFID; Application of RTLS using WiFi; RTLS applications using GPS & GPRS/CDMA/WiFi; Next Generation RTLS Applications using Sensor Networks; A short outlook into the RTLS Software Applications
Section VI - RTLS Evaluation and Feasibility of RTLS in various Industries: Evaluation of the Key areas of Application for RTLS; RTLS Applications of the Future
Section VII - Growth Analysis of RTLS and Bottlenecks: Growth Analysis of RTLS; Predictions of the most flourishing RTLS a; The Major drawbacks of RTLS; Ways to overcome the bottlenecks
Section VIII - Company and Product Analysis of the RTLS Domain: Key Players in the RTLS Domain; A Brief Company Analysis with Products, offering, applications for
Section IX - Recent Developments in RTLS Technology: Recent Developments; New Business Process; RTLS - Intelligent Services; Smart Vehicle Identification using License Number Plate; Automated Vehicle Registration; RTLS in Public Transport
Section X - Concluding Remarks: RTLS Scope and Status in some Major Countries around the World; France; Germany; United Kingdom; United States of America
Section XI - Concluding Remarks: Conclusions

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