Identification Systems

Description

Identification systems are electronic systems that use different kind of signals to store, transmit, and receive information with respect to the monitored objects. These systems incorporate sensors, transceivers, signal processing devices, and readers. They are used for business, military, corporate, and personal applications. The identification systems include signs and labels for safety applications. Identification systems contain hospitality systems, product tracking systems, and product marking systems, which will help in making the process of labeling and identifying easier. Radio frequency identification systems use radio frequency signals (low, high/ultra-high, and microwave) for identifying and tracking the products, animals, or persons. They are applied in supply chain management to increase the effectiveness of inventory tracking. These radio frequency identification systems work on active (with a battery) and passive (without a battery) technologies and depend on various specifications. Biometric identification systems provide accurate and secured access to information based on fingerprints, retinal and iris scans, and voice analysis.

Types

The different types of identification systems are listed below:

• Automatic identification systems
• Radio frequency identification systems (RFID)
• Badge identification systems
• Digital identification systems
• Biometric identification systems

The biometric identifications systems are further classified and listed below:

• Fingerprint identification systems
• Face recognition systems
• Voice analysis
• Retina scan systems

Advantages

The identification systems offer the following advantages:

• They provide high level safety and security against theft or cheating
• The advanced technology helps the detective agencies to catch criminals quickly
• Automatic identification systems are typically used in shipping industry to prevent collision between the ships

Applications

The identification systems are generally used for personal, business, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, military, shipping, and corporate applications. Radio frequency identification systems are commonly used in shipping industry to track and monitor the containers or other objects. Automatic identification systems are widely used to support vessel traffic services (VTS).