THE RFID Security Solution R Sunil Kumar Library Management Solution
EAS Gate EAS Security Gates feature the most modern detection algorithm that constantly defects any unauthorized item removal. A single gate antenna range covers approximately 1.2 meter wide pathway and its anti‐collision feature allows it to read up to multiple items simultaneously. • Visual and audible alarms at unauthorized item being taken out • Innovative security system ensures a high‐level of protection • Standalone security system • industry leading read range
Self Circulation Console The Member Self Circulation Console provides a powerful, flexible packages that enables library members to manage their own transactions easily and efficiently. It simplifies the check‐ out , check‐in and renewal process; helps eliminate waiting lines, ensures patron privacy and increase member satisfaction. • Multiple simultaneous check‐out and check‐in • item renewals • Member account details • Integrated receipt printer The Self Check Console is available in a number of ergonomic designs. The read range of the Self Circulation Console is 40 cms and it can identify up to 20 items simultaneously.
Drop Box Station (Check‐in) The Book Drop Station (Self Check‐in Station) can be placed at any convenient location to enable members to return their items anytime, even after the library is closed. • Fast and convenient returns, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week • Loans instantaneously cancelled, members may immediately borrow again. • Reactivates the anti‐theft bit on the tag • Provides return receipts • Sturdy in harsh environments
Security Station Security Station provides 100% security of library items even in the case of tag removal or damage. The Security Station is easy to operate and simply requires placing the item being taken out on the pad surface. The screen displays the message if the item is allowed to be taken out or denied in case some tampering with the tag. • Quick and easy detection of item circulation status • Detects tampering with tags • Provides fool‐proof security to library items
Multipurpose Staff Station RFID Multipurpose staff station is an elegant desktop station that enables librarians to quickly and efficiently process the check‐out or check‐in of loaned items. When a stock of tagged items is placed over a station, they are immediately identified, processed by the ILS, and the tag’s EAS bit is quickly reset, all in a single operations. • Multiple simultaneous check‐outs and check‐ins • Renewal of library materials • Identify the member using RFID Member Cards • Tagging of new library items • Programming RFID Patron Cards
Handheld RFID Reader The Handheld Inventory Management System streamlines inventory processes and makes locating and ordering items on the shelves an easy and fast task for librarians. Lightweight, hand‐held sensing unit combines convenience with versatility and provides advanced capabilities for: • Fast, efficient inventory • Locating mis‐shelved volumes • Unique feature of ordering mis‐ordered items in a shelf • Individual item search • Missing items search
Handheld RFID Reader
Member Cards
RFID Members cards raise member identification to new levels of convenience by allowing members to identify themselves without the need to swipe a magnetic stripe or scan a barcode. Each intelligent member card is preprogrammed with a member specific ID Number. Member simply pass the card within the RFID reader’s recognition field. • Non‐contact member identification • Colored print personalization • Unique ID eliminations risk of duplicate cards • Compatible with other auto‐ID systems – access control, e‐payments, e‐attendance, etc.
RFID Book Tags & Member Card Capable of storing and rewriting the items related information, RFID tags streamlines circulation and collection management processes. • Lifetime performance guarantee (1,00,000 read/write some vendors) • EAS anti‐theft feature • Security and identification in a single tag • No line of sight needed • Maintenance free – sturdy in hard environments •Simulations read rate of 20 items per second •Different shapes and sized available for different materials •Accelerates inventory, circulation and item tracking.
Tagging Station The Tag Programming Station is used to program the RFID Tags, which will be used in books, etc and RFID Member Cards • Convert existing material to RFID quickly and easily; more than 3 items per minutes • Program RFID Member Cards and update the information in the Library Management Software Database. • Treat new materials and patron cards efficiently and with minimal steps to follow
RFID System The Generic Model
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An RFID Implementation Based Only on the Air interface High Frequency 13.56 MHz standard for libraries
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RFID Benefits For Library Management and Staff • Reduced time and labor associated with checking‐in, checking‐out, sorting and shelving materials • Reduction in percentage of staff time spend on training and managing workers/volunteers performing the tasks listed above • Less maintenance cost due to lifetime guarantee of RFID Tags !!! • Provides security to valuable library items. • Ease of locating specified or misplaced library items • Reduction in time spent doing inventory, shelf reading and maintenance • Increased in circulation through self‐check, leaving staff for more meaningful value‐ added services • Less staff required at the circulation desk
RFID Benefits For Library Members • Faster, easier and convenient to use • Shorter waiting time at circulation desk • Higher availability of library items due to faster book turnover • 24‐hours return facility of library items • Faster and accurate re‐shelving; members can find items where they should be, hence quicker and more satisfying member service
RFID Standards The main standards pertaining to library RFID are SIP/SIP2 Protocol and ISO 15693 and ISO 18000‐3, ISO 14443, SIP2 manage the communication between the RFID system and the automated library system The ISO standards are used for communication between tags readers, ISO 15693 defines the physical characteristics, air interface, and communication protocol. The ISO 18000 series of standards established RFID‐specific communication protocols.