Pervasive RFID and Near Field Communication Technology

Abstract

Today, RFID enjoys enormous interest as the first widely deployed pervasive technology, and Near Field Communication will be the first widely deployed technology enabling humans to communicate with physical objects. This article reports on the Pertec (Pervasive RFID/Near Field Communication Technology and Applications) workshop, which discussed the future evolution of RFID beyond goods identification, including sensor integration, localization, NFC applications, and emerging challenges.