What is RFID?
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) ID tags and NFC chips, are small micro computer chips used for contactless long and short range wireless tracking and identification. Similarly to a 2D barcode, RFID chip sets transmit a unique ID when they are read by the scanner.
In contrast, and unlike barcodes, RFID tags are a lot more difficult to counterfeit or duplicate. Not only do they transmit a special unique ID, but they can also be programmed to communicate a lot more information. For example, they can hold your business card information, website/URL, address, email, phone number, application record, geo-location/destination, and emergency contact details.
Also, unlike barcodes some types of RFID technologies don’t actually need to be scanned in line-of-site. Instead, some RFID readers only need to be within the general location/vicinity of the chip set to be able to read it. This technology is commonly used in logistics industries as well as government organisations for main road tolls. The chips can be concealed within various types of materials, and have the capability to transmit from much longer distances, both active or passively.
Who else uses RFID technology?
Australia Post, Toll, FedEx, TNT and large agriculture companies have used long-range RFID technology for over ten years to track consignment, product inventory and animal movements for stock auctions. Marathons also use long-range RFID technologies to track participating runners' start, split and finish times.
In contrast, and unlike barcodes, RFID tags are a lot more difficult to counterfeit or duplicate. Not only do they transmit a special unique ID, but they can also be programmed to communicate a lot more information. For example, they can hold your business card information, website/URL, address, email, phone number, application record, geo-location/destination, and emergency contact details.
Also, unlike barcodes some types of RFID technologies don’t actually need to be scanned in line-of-site. Instead, some RFID readers only need to be within the general location/vicinity of the chip set to be able to read it. This technology is commonly used in logistics industries as well as government organisations for main road tolls. The chips can be concealed within various types of materials, and have the capability to transmit from much longer distances, both active or passively.
Who else uses RFID technology?
Australia Post, Toll, FedEx, TNT and large agriculture companies have used long-range RFID technology for over ten years to track consignment, product inventory and animal movements for stock auctions. Marathons also use long-range RFID technologies to track participating runners' start, split and finish times.
What is NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is more of a specialised type of RFID tag. They’re the ones that are used in many android based smartphone brands such as Samsung, Oppo, Google Pixel, Huawei, OnePlus, Motorola and Nokia have native NFC enabled readers which can quickly read NFC tags. Though having a native NFC reader embedded, the Apple iPhone is poised to follow suit and allow apps access to RFID technologies in future updates.
The tag must be read from a short range, usually within a few centimeters, which means that users need to actively "wave" or “tap” their tag on the back of an NFC enabled smartphone to enable the transfer of information successfully. NFC enabled smartphones can act as both tag and a scanner/reader, which allows the phones to read and be read by other NFC devices. NFC tags are built to enforce a higher level of security and authentication, which is why NFC technology is the most commonly used system for cashless payments around the world.
The tag must be read from a short range, usually within a few centimeters, which means that users need to actively "wave" or “tap” their tag on the back of an NFC enabled smartphone to enable the transfer of information successfully. NFC enabled smartphones can act as both tag and a scanner/reader, which allows the phones to read and be read by other NFC devices. NFC tags are built to enforce a higher level of security and authentication, which is why NFC technology is the most commonly used system for cashless payments around the world.
Integrated Event Wearables
With over 24 years of industry experience and insights within the events and leisure industry, Crowdflo is filling the gap between analogue wearable's/credentials and emerging technologies by bringing comprehensive digital event solutions to events of all sizes and budgets.
How do we do this?
We offer a full suite of manufacturing services in-house at our production facility in Gold Coast, Australia. Utilising both RFID and NFC tags within our products, we are able to use them as an integral hub to our world-class event management platform. By giving event guests RFID enabled wearable's and credentials, we have the ability to create a custom solution to cater for various types of events. This is delivered through access control, cashless transactions, staff management, inventory tracking, social media integration, and more, to achieve two main goals:
How do we do this?
We offer a full suite of manufacturing services in-house at our production facility in Gold Coast, Australia. Utilising both RFID and NFC tags within our products, we are able to use them as an integral hub to our world-class event management platform. By giving event guests RFID enabled wearable's and credentials, we have the ability to create a custom solution to cater for various types of events. This is delivered through access control, cashless transactions, staff management, inventory tracking, social media integration, and more, to achieve two main goals:
- Help you optimise and maximise your event profits. And;
- To enhance every users experience.
What are the benefits of RFID?
Well, straight away your guests are assigned an event wearable, giving you complete visibility of everyone's movements and spending habits through the event. This gives you real-time agility, allowing instant event optimisation giving all parties a tailored and enhanced experience.
- Event organisers can sell enhanced sponsorship offerings, whilst increasing the overall efficiency operations and create a better more memorable experience for the event guests.
- Organisers gain valuable data and knowledge about the event guests, and are able to offer a much more interactive approach to marketing based on insights gained.
Choosing the right Wearable
Choosing the right RFID Wristbands for your requirements can be tricky, but will come down to several key questions and decisions.
Do your wristbands need to be secure and non transferable?
This will be common within the event industry, where patrons have paid to access an event. In these cases you really don't want people passing wristbands to each other. For events like this, look at woven wristbands and photo image wristbands.
Do your wristbands need to last more than one day?
For longer lasting wristbands you need to be considering the silicone or the woven options. Both of these wristbands are suitable for multi-day or multi-occasion use.
The most common uses of RFID Wristbands are for access control, patron engagement and social media integration. There are numerous companies in Australia who offer these services, and who then come to us for their wristbands. Here are a few examples of common industries that are now using RFID to great advantage:
For more information about RFID products and solutions, talk to the experts. Contact us today at 1300 797 478.
Do your wristbands need to be secure and non transferable?
This will be common within the event industry, where patrons have paid to access an event. In these cases you really don't want people passing wristbands to each other. For events like this, look at woven wristbands and photo image wristbands.
Do your wristbands need to last more than one day?
For longer lasting wristbands you need to be considering the silicone or the woven options. Both of these wristbands are suitable for multi-day or multi-occasion use.
The most common uses of RFID Wristbands are for access control, patron engagement and social media integration. There are numerous companies in Australia who offer these services, and who then come to us for their wristbands. Here are a few examples of common industries that are now using RFID to great advantage:
- University Open Days
- Music Festivals
- Conferences and Exhibitions
- Aquatic Centres
- Fitness Centres
- Events and Parties
- Stadiums and Race Tracks
For more information about RFID products and solutions, talk to the experts. Contact us today at 1300 797 478.