Identification Sensors are used in a broad range of domestic and industrial applications that require detection technology. Identification technology such as RFID Technology can be used to detect an object from various distances. This is really useful in access management applications.

Choosing the correct type of RFID is really important based on the desired application. Active** **is where tags have their own power source, making them useful for real-time location tracking applications such as asset tracking. Passive is where the tags rely on the reader to activate them, these are cheaper and more likely to be used in access control, logistics & supply chain applications.

Other types of sensors can also function as a barcode reader that can detect and read barcodes from multiple distances. This type of detection technology is useful in retail and industrial settings.

Types of Identification Sensor Device

• **Barcode Readers: **A device that captures and decodes the information stored within a barcode. These readers translate the information via a visual barcode and send it to a computer for processing.
• **Image Based Code Readers: **These readers use a camera and image processing to read barcodes. This type of technology offers flexibility in reading different code types.
• RFID Tags: These are small electronic devices that use wireless communication radio waves to track and identify objects.
• **RFID Readers: **Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) uses high frequency and ultra high frequency detection to automatically identify tags attached to an object.
• RFID Read/ Write Devices: These devices use radio waves to communicate with the RFID tag. These can be used in supply chain management, asset monitoring and tracking and entry control.

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