Radio frequency identification (RFID) is gaining in popularity, especially as we find ourselves in this communications age and headed towards a ubiquitous computing world. Automatic identification systems become an important aspect not just in today’s technology but also as part of our daily life. We need RFID in our cars, transportation systems, access points, and even simple transactions; we also acknowledge the need for RFID in our logistics systems, healthcare, and tracking and locating applications.

RFID has witnessed many technological improvements since it was first discovered in the 1970s and 1980s and that is due to advancements in integrated circuits and radios. Up-to-date automatic identification has been included in many new applications and is improving the way many processes run.

This book introduces the underlying principles of RFID systems and goes way beyond a world of omnipresence intelligence. RFIDEnabled Sensor Design and Applications is intended for a wide range of readers starting from students, engineers, and researchers who would like to learn not just about RFID systems but also about RFID potentials. Several novel concepts are introduced and implemented throughout the book, presenting directions toward the realization of low-cost and environmentally friendly mass production of RFID and RFID-enalbed sensors. Several design examples are given, backed up by detailed results and explanations.