Data Storage on a RFID Tag for a Distributed System

RFID tags can store more than just a tag ID. Data on an RFID tag can be updated through localprocessing. This is in contrast to the EPC global standard of data-on-network. The research studyexplores how much data can be stored on an RFID tag.The scope of this study is to find a suitable data format for data stored in the tags. Two data formats vizCSV and XML along with compression techniques were discussed. The experiment conducted using theprototype examinedhow relevant data can be stored in the RFID tags and used in local processing withoutthe need for a central database or network connectivity. The findings of the experiment results demonstratesufficient proof of concept to suggest CSV data format. Issues encountered in the experiment are discussed,particularly related to writing data into the tag. The conclusion explores the direction for future researchon improving writing data on tag, using the data-on-tag approach.