WELCOME TO SECTION 5 OF THE
RFID Roadmap.
We've divided the information up into 10 sections - RFID Overview, RFID Readers, RFID Antennas, RFID Tags, Hardware, Software, & Firmware, Auxillary Equipment, Advanced Principles, Ideal Equipment Performance, Deploying Your RFID System, & Different Types of RFID.
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SECTION FIVE -
Firmware, Middleware, & Software.
This section will discuss Hardware, Software, and Firmware's role in an RFID system.
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In this article we will define application software, firmware, and middleware and talk about the key similarties and differences.
Key Takeaways: Software is any set of machine-readable instructions that directs a computer’s processor to perform specific operations. Software that resides specifically on a hardware component is called firmware. Firmware controls the operation of the device on which it is hosted. Middleware is a piece of software that usually runs in the background, essentially the “glue” that holds two other pieces of software together.
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In this article, we discuss eight common questions and answers regarding RFID firmware. A few questions among these include “What is firmware?”, “What type of devices use firmware?”, and “Where is firmware located on the device?”.
Key Takeaways: Firmware is a piece of software that is programmed into the non-volatile memory of a device. Most electronic devices use some type of firmware (RFID readers, music players, mobile phones) in order to operate. Firmware is stored in a device’s non-volatile memory, which is read-only and programmed during the manufacturing process.
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In this article, we discuss Middleware and its common functions. A few functions mentioned in the article include being able to manage devices, collecting & integrating data, and structuring data.
Key Takeaways: Middleware is a layer of software created to connect other components together such as hardware components, software programs, enterprise applications, and databases. Middleware can control various settings of RFID readers and provide a simple way to update any changes that need to be made. It also acts as a bridge, connecting different systems together and enabling the efficient transport of data.
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