What is a Data Capture System (RFID)?

When it comes to RFID, you may have searched online for related information:
“RFID (short for Radio Frequency Identification) is a type of wireless communication technology that can identify specific targets and read or write related data through radio signals, without requiring mechanical or optical contact between the identification system and the target.” (Wikipedia)

Before diving into the introduction, it is essential to first understand its structure in order to build a correct concept. We can illustrate this through the following structural diagram:

For Keewing-ID Industrial Co., Ltd., when RFID is applied to the production and manufacturing side, it becomes the nervous system of factory operations. By wirelessly identifying product components through RFID devices distributed at control points, all production elements within the factory—such as warehouse management, production line tracking, shipping traceability, production history—as well as equipment management (e.g., asset numbering, data verification)—can be read or written into the system and transmitted back to the database. This provides the most real-time information, enabling MES and ERP systems to retrieve accurate data instantly, significantly reducing labor requirements and improving production efficiency. This is the essence of what we call an RFID Data Capture System.

A standard RFID data capture system consists of three core hardware components: tags, antennas, and readers. However, due to the varying usage environments of factories, system design often needs to be adjusted to ensure stability. The typical order of adjustment is: Tag > Antenna > Reader.

• The primary reason lies in the fact that RFID tags are attached to objects with different materials, structures, and operating environments—for example textiles, metals, or cables—which may alter the tag’s performance and therefore require customization.

• As for antennas, Keewing-ID categorizes them into three types: near-field, far-field, and inductive field. Based on customer standards and requirements, we optimize antenna design following the principle of reciprocity, thereby achieving the best possible wireless transmission performance.

Customization guidelines:

1. Customized standards based on the material, structure, and usage environment of managed items.

2. Customization according to environment, polarization method, mounting method, size, and reading requirements.