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RFID Sensors and Artifact Tracking

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Part of the book series: Geotechnologies and the Environment ((GEOTECH,volume 16))

Abstract

As network bandwidth steadily increases and touchscreen mobile devices become ever more pervasive, objects achieve an electronic identity by actively building the “Internet of Things” (IoT). RFID technology as well as sensor networks (SN) are important elements in the creation of the IoT, with innovative customized apps designed around people. This chapter introduces basic features of RFID systems and discusses their potential in the field of cultural heritage protection and promotion. After a brief introduction, RFID is introduced, describing recent research improvements that integrate sensor ability in RFID (semi)passive tags. Next, we focus on its application in the field of cultural heritage, introducing related work and discussing possible scenarios of use. Finally, conclusions and future prospects end the chapter.

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  1. Institute of Informatics and Telematics, National Research Council (IIT-CNR), Pisa, Italy

    Marina Buzzi & Caterina Senette

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    Nicola Masini

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Buzzi, M., Senette, C. (2017). RFID Sensors and Artifact Tracking. In: Masini, N., Soldovieri, F. (eds) Sensing the Past. Geotechnologies and the Environment, vol 16. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50518-3_21

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