Embedded RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tire tags are a solution that integrates RFID technology into the tire to achieve asset tracking, prevent tire theft, and improve logistics efficiency. The following is a brief technical guide and some application cases.
Technical Guide
- RFID Technology Basics
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) is an automatic identification technology that uses radio waves to identify specific targets and read related data at a long distance without establishing direct mechanical or optical contact.
Tag: The tag embedded in the tire usually consists of an antenna and a chip that stores unique identification information.
Reader: Used to transmit radio frequency signals to activate the tag and read its information.
Frequency: Tire tags usually use the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band because of its long reading distance and high data transmission rate. - Tire Tag Composition
Chip: Stores tire information, such as manufacturing date, model, serial number, etc.
Antenna: Receives radio frequency signals and passes them to the chip, or passes information in the chip to the reader.
Encapsulation: Protects the chip and antenna so that they can withstand the moisture, heat and mechanical stress inside the tire. - Embedding process
Design: Ensure that the tag design conforms to the internal structure of the tire and does not affect the performance of the tire.
Packaging: The chip and antenna are packaged into the tire during the tire manufacturing process.
Testing: Ensure that the packaged tag can work properly and withstand various conditions during the use of the tire. - Data security
Encryption: To prevent data from being read by unauthorized persons, the data in the tag is usually encrypted.
Access control: Set different access levels to control the read and write permissions of the tag data.
Use case - Asset tracking
Logistics and supply chain management: Track the location of tires in the logistics process through RFID tags to improve the accuracy of inventory management.
Fleet management: Track tires in the fleet to optimize maintenance plans and tire replacement. - Anti-theft
Tire tagging: Through embedded RFID tags, it is more difficult for tires to be stolen and help track stolen tires. - Safety and maintenance
Tire life cycle management: Track the use of tires, including information such as inflation pressure and temperature, to predict tire wear and potential safety issues.
Maintenance reminder: Automatically remind maintenance and replacement based on tire usage data. - Smart Manufacturing
Production process optimization: Use RFID tags in the tire manufacturing process to automatically identify and record detailed information for each tire, improving production efficiency and quality control.
Embedded RFID tire tag technology is an important part of the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart tire technology, helping to improve the management efficiency of tires and vehicles while bringing economic benefits to tire manufacturers, fleet operators and consumers. As the technology continues to mature and costs decrease, it is expected to be more widely used in the future.
