The Case for Hybrid RFID Solutions (Active RFID Summit 2005)

Scalable asset tracking implementations must include an evolutionary plan to incorporate a variety of appropriate Auto-ID devices. These may include barcode, passive RFID, active RFID, remote sensors, mesh networks, Wi-Fi, RTLS, GPS and cellular solutions. Best-of-breed technologies incorporated into a hybrid RFID architecture will not only fulfill the promise of asset visibility, but they can be combined in an application-specific manner to suit future requirements for cost and functionality.

Dr. Nissim Ozer has served as RF Code's Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President since July of 2000.

 

Prior to joining RF Code, Dr. Ozer served as a consultant with International Consulting where he designed algorithms and programmed client server systems in a variety of markets. Previously, Dr. Ozer served as Director of IT and Senior Developer at UStel, where he managed Information Systems departments in Las Vegas and Seattle and developed artificial intelligence algorithms and rapid data processing software. During the early 1990s, Dr. Ozer was a Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Purdue University, where he focused on artificial intelligence algorithms. At Purdue he also coordinated a binational (USA-Israel) sensor-development research project where he held managerial and budgetary responsibilities. Prior to attending Purdue University, Dr. Ozer was an Analysis and Design Engineer for El-Op in Rehovot, Israel.

 

Dr. Ozer serves as chair of the AIM Global Software/Middleware Work Group and is a board member of UCLA's RFID@WINMEC program.

 

Dr. Ozer earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ben-Gurion University in Beer-Sheeva, Israel, a M.S. from the School of Engineering, Technion at the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.

RF Code is a premier developer of hybrid RFID data management software and enabling technologies. Our TAVIS™ software suite is a comprehensive management platform for Auto-ID data collection and distribution. Since 1997, we have designed high-performance, low cost active RFID systems that accurately manage and track physical assets, information and personnel. In concert with our partners, RF Code provides solutions for aggregating, analyzing and mining Auto-ID data. Our Mantis™ active RFID tags and readers incorporate patented innovations to provide high functionality at the lowest cost in the industry. RF Code's solutions are put into service in sectors as diverse as manufacturing, defense, transportation, homeland security, information technology, healthcare and entertainment.