The BodeRFID system utilizes two types of RFID tags to read and identify an item. Both tags are unique and serve a purpose in the process.

Near Field Tags - used for item level tagging is useful for reading and identifying the contents of a package or box

Far Field Tags – longer read range is useful for fast identification of larger objects such as cases of evidence, documents, or inventory

Near Field Tags

UPM Raflatac Paperclip tags

Near field tags provide all of the benefits of RFID technology on a very small scale. Near field tags allow the user to process items quickly by reading several hundred in seconds and do not require line-of-sight requirements that scanning barcode labels does. They also offer the enhanced chain of custody control and label durability in extreme conditions that barcodes can’t do.

Applications for Near Field Tags
Useful for tagging and reading the following:

• Evidence within outer packaging: such as the contents of a sexual assault kit or samples from a crime scene
• Archived samples: including processed buccal collection devices, swabs, or trays
• Process trays: microtiter trays and other sample processing items in the lab can be easily traced using near field tags
• Inventory and Product Tracking: Can be done on an item level (rather than by case or pallet)

Far Field Tags

UPM Raflatac Dogbone tags

Far field tags offer a powerful tool for tracking and locating individual items. Far field tags have a much higher read range that allows a user to search for items when using a handheld RFID reader.

Far field tags are also extremely useful for high-throughput and chain of custody control applications. When using an RFID portal, items tagged with far field labels can be read and tracked by the owner and the location of the item in a completely automated system.

Applications for Far Field Tags
Useful for tagging and reading the following:

• Evidence: labels on the outside of evidence packaging or kits vastly improves chain-of-custody control and processing time
• Case files and documentation: far field tags allow for a long enough read range to track documentation
• Inventory of samples: information can be written to the tag that will associate a certain group or number of samples with that label. BodeRFID software will flag the samples that aren’t associated or flag if there are samples missing
• Inventory and Product Tracking: Manage inventory on the case or palette level

Additional Technical Resources

Bode-RFID Ordering Information, Assessments and Demos

Contact Bode today at bode.service@bodetech.com for more information or to discuss a site-visit for an RFID assessment.