Integrating Mobile Applications into RFID Based B2B Systems

Abstract

This paper presents the principles governing the design and development of a mobile application, as well as various aspects regarding its integration into a more complex RFID_B2B (Radio Frequency Identification -Business to Business) system. Extending the applicability of RFID_B2B systems represents the main goal of such applications, which are generally expected to handle large amount of data, to operate in stand-alone mode and to allow their easy integration into complex RFID_B2B systems. The paper proposes new solutions and ideas regarding the design and development of a secure and very fast method for the communication and synchronization between the B2B servers and a mobile application running on various mobile devices.

Improvement of Supply Chain Performances Using RFID Technology

“…There are needed solutions that could automate data handling. Integrating a mobile solution in an RFID-based supply chain system is the answer (Cerlinca et al, 2008). Handheld computers can perform many of the tasks that are commonly executed on a desktop computer or standard laptop.…”

Mobile Applications for RFID Based B2B Systems

“…To insure the desired level of generality we took into consideration two important aspects. The first one is related to the use of tag templates to create specialized tags [Cerlinca et al, 2006, Cerlinca et al, 2008. All templates are created at the PC level and then transferred to the PDA through specialized web services.…”

“…The second aspect is related to the visual organization of the fields on a tag so that they can be read on the PDA display. Given our experience in this respect [Cerlinca et al, 2006, Cerlinca et al, 2008, we consider that it is rather difficult to create/update a tag that has too many fields. Thus, the visual space on the PDA touch screen is far too small; the low display resolution and small display screen have inhibited information to be displayed completely and clearly.…”