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With the popularity of RFID, libraries are increasingly using RFID technology for book inventory and management.RFID uses radio frequency as a communication medium for data access to achieve two-way communication, does not require mechanical and optical contact, so it is a non-contact or non-visual range of identification technology, has a very broad application prospects. Now most public libraries and university libraries are building a new generation of intelligent libraries , RFID technology has enhanced the intelligence level of many libraries.
Picture library RFID tag application
Automatic identification function
RFID tags have a unique identification of electronic products EPC / UID code, in the reader query, will return to their own EPC / UID code to identify. RFID tags compared to bar codes, a read can identify a large number of RFID tags, greatly improving the speed of identification. comparison between RFID tags and barcodes as shown in Figure 1.
Anti-theft function
Now many traditional libraries generally use bar codes and magnetic stripes for book management. Bar codes are used to identify books, while the magnetic stripe is responsible for anti-theft function. RFID tags not only have automatic identification, but also has a natural anti-theft function. A simple anti-theft realization is the library through the RFID tag within the EPC designation of a book as a check-out flag bit, when the book is checked out, change its status. So that in the library door, we can detect RFID tags within the EPC in the state of the loan flag bit to achieve anti-theft function.
Self-service borrowing and returning.
For the traditional library barcode technology, self-service borrowing and returning can also be realized. But RFID intelligent library self-service borrowing and returning service with the help of two characteristics of RFID technology, greatly enhancing the degree of convenience. First, non-visual distance recognition. Traditional self-service borrowing and also need users to turn over the book to find the book's bar code, and make it right on the bar code scanning device, and RFID self-service borrowing and also do not need to do additional operations, just put on the borrowing and also on the machine can complete the borrowing and also operation. Second, read and write rate is fast. Traditional self-service borrowing and return need to operate a book borrowing and returning steps, and RFID self-service borrowing and returning machine can be realized in bulk borrowing and returning.
Automatic sorting
Through the RFID non-visual distance recognition characteristics, but also can realize the automatic book sorting system. Library through the book box, librarians workstations and other collection of books need to be re-shelved, and then rely on the automatic sorting system to distinguish a book is which a floor which a region, after the completion of the sorting and then go to the region for the shelves. This largely improves the efficiency of the books on the shelves and reduces the shelving time, reducing the possibility of readers needing books in the shelving process.
Advantages of RFID technology
Improve efficiency
RFID technology can handle multiple books at the same time, simplifying the borrowing and returning process and improving the rate of book circulation. Readers can quickly complete the borrowing and returning operation through the self-service book borrowing and returning machine, reducing waiting time. Administrators can quickly find and track books through the system to improve efficiency.
Enhance security
RFID technology can realize security control, record the books in and out of the situation. When a book is lost or stolen, the system can confirm the user's identity through a variety of identification rights to ensure accountability. This enhances the library's safety and security capabilities, reducing the risk of book loss and theft.
Improve service quality
The application of RFID technology can improve the quality of library services. Through the realization of self-service borrowing and returning books, fast search and other intelligent services, readers can more easily and quickly access the required library resources. At the same time, administrators can also provide more personalized and accurate services through the system to improve reader satisfaction.
Picture gallery RFID tags are now widely used around the world. More and more museums, libraries, galleries and other cultural institutions have begun to use RFID tags to manage collection information and manage borrowing.
Digital display
Through RFID tags, pictures, documents and other information can be transformed into digital form, to more vivid, image way to the audience, improve the display effect of cultural institutions.
Intelligent guide
Through RFID tags, intelligent guided tours can be realized, and the audience can obtain detailed information of pictures, documents and other materials through cell phones and other devices to improve the visiting experience.
Virtualization experience
RFID tags can be used to manage museums, libraries, galleries and other cultural institutions through the combination of RFID tags and virtual reality technology, virtualized experience can be achieved, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere. Collection information.
