An IoT-Based RFID Solution for Peer-to-Peer Surveillance of Warehouse Using a Novel Antenna Sensor

Abstract

This work presents a novel methodology of an RFID system for peer-to-peer surveillance of products in warehouses. The methodology also uses a novel antenna sensor that continuously senses the tags/ products within its radiating field region. This designed antenna sensor works in a dual frequency range of 865–867 MHz and 902–928 MHz with a peak gain and typical VSWR of 3.9 dBi and 1.05 respectively. To demonstrate the proof of concept of the methodology, 4-identical antennas are fabricated and stacked on the racks where the products along with tags are used to be placed. These tags are being monitored by the server that compares the ordered products with the collected products from the shelves and raises the warning or an alarm when any unwanted tags is moved or missing from the locations on the shelves. Multiple measurements are performed to check the accuracy and repeatability of the system with random positions of the tags. The outcome validates that the proposed antenna, along with the developed methodology, can be used in warehouses for monitoring the positions of the products as well as in the peer-to-peer surveillance of products if they have any unauthorized movements from the shelves.