RFID WORLD

RFID and Its Applications


In Twelfth Night, Shakespeare wrote, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." RFID is one of the more recent four-letter abbreviations to have greatness thrust upon it in a flurry of industry mandates, governmental legislation, and hyperbole

RFID , Radio-frequency identification is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders.
An RFID tag is an object that can be applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person for the purpose of identification using radiowaves. Some tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the line of sight of the reader.
Most RFID tags contain at least two parts. One is an integrated circuit for storing and processing information, modulating and demodulating a (RF) signal, and other specialized functions. The second is an antenna for receiving and transmitting the signal. A technology called chipless RFID allows for discrete identification of tags without an integrated circuit, thereby allowing tags to be printed directly onto assets at a lower cost than traditional tags.
The Case for RFID
RFID technologies offer practical benefits to almost anyone who needs to keep track of physical assets. Manufacturers improve supply-chain planning and execution by incorporating RFID technologies. Retailers use RFID to control theft, increase efficiency in their supply chains, and improve demand planning. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use RFID systems to combat the counterfeit drug trade and reduce errors in filling prescriptions. Machine shops track their tools with RFID to avoid misplacing tools and to track which tools touched a piece of work. RFID-enabled smart cards help control perimeter access to buildings. And in the last couple of years many major retail chains and consumer goods manufacturers have begun testing pallet- and case-level merchandise tagging to improve management of shipments to customers. It is also being used in Passport for identification of individuals.
Potential Uses:
1. Replacing Barcodes
2. Telemetry
3. Identification of Patients and Hospital Staff
4. Yoking

So RFID is the technology of the future. In developed nation it is being used for its various applications. It is going to creat a new revolution in almost all man made activities on this earth.

Nalanda International University

Plans afoot for International University at Nalanda in Bihar


Plans afoot for international university at Nalanda in Bihar. The long-awaited dream of setting up an international university at Nalanda is about to come true. The detailed project report (DPR) is ready, land acquisition is going on and a bill on the university will be tabled shortly in the Bihar assembly.

The proposed university will be fully residential like the ancient Nalanda seat of learning. In the first phase it will have seven different schools with 46 foreign faculty members and over 400 Indian academics, states the final DPR, which was submitted to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in February.

The university will impart courses in Science, Philosophy and Spiritualism along with other subjects. An internationally known scholar will be the chancellor of the university. The idea of the university was first mooted in the late 1990s but it was President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s initiative in early 2006 that gave shape to the project.

The excavated remains at Nalanda are protected as a site of national importance. The university, a 5th century architectural marvel, was home to over 10,000 students and nearly 2,000 teachers. Nalanda is the Sanskrit name meaning ‘giver of knowledge’.

Nalanda University, which existed until 1197 AD, attracted students and scholars from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia, Persia and Turkey, besides being a pedestal of higher education in India. Though it was devoted to Buddhist studies, it also trained students in subjects like fine arts, Medicine, Mathematics, Astronomy, Politics and the art of war.

The DPR states that in its first phase the university will offer only post-graduate, research, doctoral and post-doctoral degrees. However, the DPR is also in favour of offering undergraduate courses in specific areas. Some 1,137 students from both India and abroad will be enrolled in the first year.

By the fifth year the number will go up to 4,530. In the second phase, the enrolment of students will increase to 5,812. The university, on a sprawling 500-acre campus, will have a 1:10 faculty-student ratio and 46 international faculty members.

The Bihar government plans to take the advice of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen for setting up the university. Japan and Singapore have shown interest in investing about Rs.4.5 billion (about $100 million) for the varsity.

The draft of the bill stated that the international university would strive to create a world free of war, terror and violence. Educational Consultants of India, a consulting company under the union ministry of human resource development, has prepared the DPR of the International Nalanda University.

The government has received a DPR of the university and will hand it over to the Overseas Development Agency (ODA) of Japan for developing it. Chief Minister Mr. Nitish Kumar is taking keen interest in the project. I have a vision of immense dimension for the project that someone called “utopia” , but I wish that Mr Nitesh Kumar government and the government at the centre without any political bias give shape to that. Its having lots of economic advantage for this backward state to. For details do visit the link below
Nalanda reimagined http://www.indianexpress.com/story/16051.html
The way things are developing it is almost sure that Nalanda is going to regain its lost glory very soon.

Famous Madhubani ( Mithila) Paintings From Bihar

Some of different types 0f Madhubani (Mithila) paintings are shown here. it is done in the household of a particular region namely Mithilanchal in Bihar. That is the best part of this art.

Nilgiri Hills & Its very special Toy Train !!

Visit to Nilgiri Hills are among the few memorable visits to various Hill Stations i had been to. The journey towards Nilgiri Hills starts from Mettupalayam .The journey itself from Mettupalayam to Ooty is full of scenic beauty enroute. Starting from Mettupalayam, a small place that sits on the banks of river Bhavani, the train passes through plain areas for the first five miles or so. Thereafter, in the next 12 miles the line rises to an impressive 4363 feet, and passes through nine tunnels. The tourists are treated to outstanding views of the eastern slopes of forested Nilgiris. From here, tourists can concentrate more on their left side as it is on this side that more beautiful views can be seen. The train passes amidst tranquil and serene views of Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale to finally reach Ootacamund. It covers a total distance of 116 km and crosses 250 bridges and 16 tunnels. Nilgiri means "Blue Mountains". The entire area of the Blue Mountains constitutes the present district of Nilgiri. The height of the hills in the Blue Mountain range varies between 2,280 and 2,290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2,623 metres. Nilgiris derives its charm from its natural setting.
The steep hills and fantastically narrow valleys with numerous rivers and rivulets running in all directions with a few fine waterfalls here and there provide beautiful scenery. The temperate and most equable climate further heightens the attractiveness of the place. The major tea growing areas in the South are the Nilgiris and these tea gardens are beautiful to watch.
The Nilgiris are a trekker's paradise. Landscaped by nature, the hills abound in trek for lovers of nature. There are treks and treks in whichever direction you turn and from whichever point you start. A trek can be full of thrill, excitement and adventure and a way of seeing and enjoying nature in all its beauty and splendour.
Nilgiri hills , it is really amazing.

Toy Train:

The uniqueness of the Nilgiri rail line lies in it being the steepest one in Asia. To cope with it, a unique system, ABT (Alternate Biting System) is used, which is also called the rack and pinion system. In this the method, pulling the train is quiet different from the usual one. Instead of the engine pulling the train on level lines, here there are two rack bars out of steps with each other between the rail lines. On these racks, the pinions of the train climbs in the same fashion as a person climbs a ladder. The engine, while going upwards, is on the backside to push the train from behind. On the other hand, it is on the front side on the return journey downhill so as to prevent any collision or derailing .

Plan to visit this beautiful place in the month of May - June to enjoy its very unique flower and fruits show. I tell you its really amazing.

Very Very Special Kinnauri Apples

During my visit to Kinnaur ( In Recong Peo District In Himachal Pradesh) i had a rare chance to see the beautiful apple trees with world famous fruits. i share some of the pictures here. Enjoy seeing and definitely make a plan to visit this wonderful place at least once in lifetime during Aug- Sep to enjoy the real taste of fresh Kinnauri apples and its juice.

AERO INDIA 07

BEL , Bharat Electronics Ltd. , leading Defence PSU had a grand display of its state of the art defence equipments at AERO INDIA 07. I got a chance to represent my company from its Chennai unit. It was a wonderful experience for me because for the first time i was representing my company in any International AERO Show. The display of multi role fighter air crafts particularly their manoeuvring in the sky was simply unbelievable. Once i saw it live for the first time i could not believe that in those fantastic machines somebody was sitting inside and performing all these manoeuvres. i was of the opinion that all those were controlled from ground stations. It was really an unforgettable experience. In that show fighter air crafts from USA, Russia, Sweden took part. From USA F 16 manufactured by Lockheed Martin , F 18 manufactured by Boeing Corporation, MIG- 35 from MIG Corporation Russia and Gripen manufactured by Air Force Industry Sweden took part in display. Still i cherish the memory of those days at AERO INDIA 07.

A Family Sojourn to Recong Peo in Himachal Pradesh

Memorable Tour To Sangla Valley
Dt: 16th July 2007

Sangla Valley, realm of love and beauty, nestling in a snug corner of Himachal Pradesh, must surely rank as one of God's most cherished of creations. It's astonishing that there are still such undefined places left on this good earth -- a poignant reminder of how far we have drifted away from the Source. And how tragically.

Sangla Valley ( also known as Baspa valley ) is one of the most beautiful valleys of Kinnaur. It starts from Karcham ( 1,899 meters ) where the Baspa river coming from the east joins the Satluj. The road for Baspa valley branches from the Hindustan Tibet road at the river junction and after turning south crosses the Satluj over a bridge to reach Karacham.After several fascinating hours spent navigating serpentine roads, the valley was directly below us, dappled with tiny colourful tents, barely discernible amidst a constellation of cypress trees. Its picturesque beauty is awesome.

Our descent into Sangla valley is almost dreamlike, in lucid slow motion. When we arrive a couple of genial people materialize miraculously, to escort us to our place of dwelling, a comfy riverside tent site -- the Banjara camp, near Barseri.The valley open up beyond Sangla and is full of wooded slopes as far as Chitkul ( 3,435 meters ). Chitkul is the last inhabited village in the valley surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. It is like a Fairyland. The quaint little houses, temples, gompas and the people of Baspa valley conjure up a perfect image of "Shangri-La"The beautiful Sangla Valley has to be the highlight of your Himalayan camping holiday. A mere 30 Km from the Tibetan border, the Sangla Valley was closed to travellers until 1992 and even today is quite untouched by civilisation. Situated at an average height of 2700 m, Sangla Valley is a place where you can unwind in style as you wake up in your cosy Swiss style tents to the chirping of birds.You can enjoy the breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks and snow covered mountains, go for a walk in a valley bursting with exotic fruits, flowers, birds, butterflies and Himalayan wildlife or walk to nearby villages of Batseri and Rakcham and meet the local inhabitants, the Kinnauris. At Banjara Camps you'll surely wish you could stay forever !

After night of deep sleep ( definitely not in Banjara Camps) at my brother-in-laws residence I feel like one reborn. Gulping in the cool, exquisite morning air -- pure hawa that my lungs are not familiar with -- I set out to 'bond with the vagabond' in me. I walk alongside the lustrous blue Beas river that visits us benevolently, all the way down from melting glaciers above. Welcome to the Real World, I think to myself, exhilarated, halting occasionally to dip my fingers into the crystalline, cold water. Communing with the air, water, the good earth, is a kind of rejuvenation.

Use Of GPS Technology For Value Addition In Quality Of Human Life

WHERE DO WE ( INDIAN) STAND?

It is a well known fact that GPS plays a vital role in various military applications. To the people of developed nation gradually it is turning out to be a great technological tool for value addition in various different aspects of their life. In that perspective where do we stand?First let me explain in brief the various applications of this wonderful technology in different walk of our life.

USE IN AGRICULTURE :
Equipment built with the help of GPS system and installed in tractors can be used to determine where to fertilize or spray insecticide, using map of the field. It can be used for automatic guidance of tractors and other vehicles and the vehicles almost becomes self driven piece of equipments. It is very difficult to drive in straight line in night and this equipment really allows them to do so.

USE IN CONSTRUCTION & CONCRETE BUSINESS:
GPS technology is used to navigate bulldozers and decrease the amount of time needed to fill the dirt. Bulldozers are equipped with light bars which use arrows to instruct operators how to position their blades in conformance with a particular grade plan.In concrete trucking business technology can be used to transmitdata from sensors aboard a truck directly to a dispatcher. It is also used aspreventive measures against concrete truck rolling over on the highways.

AUTOMOTIVE :
Its use in automotive navigation is nothing new , but in this field also it is providing great help to the drivers by providing increased traffic detection capabilities. In that case if someone is coming to a traffic jam or accident, whatever it might be , GPS may try to route around it. And while navigation devices could direct passengers to turn right or go straight , they now are being equipped with street names and specific destinations.Apart from these it has so many interesting and innovative applications.Out of these I am mentioning few here….A navigation system intended to guide bombs to their targets may soon help Alzheimer's patients find their way home.Researchers who are tinkering with the same technology - the Global Positioning System - say it also can be used to guide visitors through museums.Other innovators plan to use it to beam mobile-phone ads to specific locations, to enable stores and restaurants to lure hip wireless customers who are strolling in their neighbourhoods.The GPS already is essential gear for sailors and wilderness hikers and a navigation aid for millions of drivers.One big innovator, the corporate technology unit of Germany's Siemens AG, is working on a system to send text messages to precise locations rather than to individual mobile phones.Any GPS-compatible phone that is passing through the coordinates would receive the message.Siemens envisions a sort of electronic Post-It note on your mobile phone.In addition to touting neighbourhood retailers, it could help guide visitors through cities and museums.Information about important buildings or a museum's artworks and exhibits would pop up when the viewer stepped in front of them.So, this fentastic technology has unlimited applications to make our life more smooth and we can utilise our time in more efficient manners. Now work is already in progress to have a separate frequency for civilian uses. Very soon it is going to be in operation.
Where do we stand?
Do we find out of many applications mentioned above , available for us?