13 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FROZEN BULL SEMEN USING A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
S. Kato ◽  
K. Mukojima ◽  
T. Otani ◽  
K. Sakai ◽  
K. Tamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Liquid Nitrogen ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Management System ◽  
Rfid Tag ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
System Database ◽  
Bull Semen ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Frequency Identification

An appropriate traceability system is essential for safety during production and distribution of food products. In Japan, the ear-tag system has been applied for this purpose. In this system, newborn calves are tagged individually with a bar code, and are registered to the database, so that everyone can know the information regarding individual cattle and meat. However, the management of frozen semen and the validation of frozen straws are out of the scope of the system. A traceability system for beef production totally covering the progression from semen to meat is necessary for food safety and validation. We applied radio frequency identification (RFID) for the identification of individual frozen semen straws. RFID is the management technology that uses a small tag with a radio transmitter (RFID tag) that has recently been used in the field of distribution management. We consider this technology as a tool to trace artificial insemination (AI) data before the birth of a calf and to establish a management system for production of the Japanese Black cattle breed. The microchip (�-chip) we used as an RFID tag was manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. The �-chip is the smallest RFID chip in the world (0.4 mm square) and has a unique identification number (capable of corresponding to 128 bits, 1038 in decimal notation) readable by the RFID tag reader. The �-chip was attached to the frozen semen straw by ultrasonic sealing. We demonstrated that the �-chip retained its function after being stored in liquid nitrogen for at least several months. The information for bull semen, which was dispensed into frozen semen straws with the attached �-chips, was stored in the system database, and the straws were stored in liquid nitrogen. These straws with the �-chips were distributed to local farmers and inseminated into recipient cattle; the AI conditions, results of pregnancy diagnosis, and birth conditions were recorded in the system database. This system using the �-chips may be useful for confirmation and acquisition of trust for a commercially valuable bull and for the study of the improvement of AI for reproduction.

10 TRACEABILITY SYSTEM FOR AN INDIVIDUAL FROZEN SEMEN STRAW BY A TINY RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CHIP

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Y. Hoshino ◽  
K. Mukojima ◽  
N. Minami ◽  
H. Imai
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Rfid Tag ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
Rfid Reader ◽  
Client Software ◽  
Database Server ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Frequency Identification

A traceability of frozen semen straws that certify the bloodline of a sire will improve the efficiency of cattle breeding. Semen of the sire can be generally identified by the colour of a straw and printing on a straw. However, it is difficult to identify individual frozen semen straws by the conventional method. To identify straws individually, each straw must be tagged with a unique ID that is able to be read quickly in the frozen state. We have established the identification method for individual frozen semen straws using radio frequency identification (RFID) and developed a traceability system that is able to record the distribution history of an individual semen straw from the production of frozen semen to artificial insemination (AI). We used a 2.5-mm diameter straw combined with an RFID tag, which consisted of a tiny RFID chip (μ-Chip: Hitachi Co. Ltd, 0.4 × 0.4 × 0.2 mm) and a thin aluminum antenna on the polyester sheet (54 × 1.5 × 0.05 mm). The μ-chip contains a unique ID (128 bit). It responds to the 2.45 GHz microwave frequency that is emitted from the RFID reader and transmits its ID to the RFID reader. The μ-Chip retains its function on a straw, which has been stored in the liquid nitrogen (–196°C). Artificial insemination of the frozen semen straw with the RFID tag could be performed using a conventional AI gun. The semen traceability system consisted of the database server and the client software. Information about semen straws is connected with their ID and stored on the database server. Producers and distributors of frozen semen can count the number of semen straws correctly by reading their ID one by one and can send information to the database server through the web by easy operation using the client software. Artificial insemination information can be instantly recorded by the handy terminal that is able to read both a bar-code on the ear tag of the cow and the RFID tag of the straw. The system has been used on fields at Gifu Prefecture in Japan for ∼3 months. Eight hundred thirty-one frozen semen straws with the RFID tag were produced from 3 bulls. After freezing of the straws, 17 straws were not identified with their ID. It was speculated that their μ-Chips were disconnected from the antenna during freezing. Six hundred ninety-four straws were distributed to the 7 AI centers. Five hundred thirty straws were used for AI by 15 inseminators to a total of 424 cows at the 101 farms. Although only one straw could not read its ID after AI, information of the remaining 529 straws were recorded on the database accurately. A strict traceability of frozen semen straws can be established using the individual identification of straws by RFID. Information stored in the database would be useful for the evaluation of sire and the reproductive management of cows. This work was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF).

scholarly journals Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Barge ◽  
P. Gay ◽  
V. Merlino ◽  
C. Tortia
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
Livestock Management ◽  
Farm Type ◽  
Animal Identification ◽  
Frequency Identification

Barge, P., Gay, P., Merlino, V. and Tortia, C. 2013. Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 23–33. Animal electronic identification could be exploited by farmers as an interesting opportunity to increase the efficiency of herd management and traceability. Although radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for animal identification have already been envisaged, the integration of a RFID traceability system at farm level has to be carried out carefully, considering different aspects (farm type, number and species of animals, barn structure). The tag persistence on the animal after application, the tag-to-tag collisions in the case of many animals contemporarily present in the reading area of the same antenna and the barn layout play determinant roles in system reliability. The goal of this paper is to evaluate the RFID identification system performance and determine the best practice to apply these devices in livestock management. RFID systems were tested both in laboratory, on the farm and in slaughterhouses for the implementation of a traceability system with automatic animal data capture. For this purpose a complete system for animal identification and tracking, accomplishing regulatory compliance as well as supply chain management requirements, has been developed and is described in the paper. Results were encouraging for identification of calves both in farms and slaughterhouses, while in swine breeding, identification was critical for small piglets. In this case, the design of a RFID gate where tag-to-tag collisions are avoided should be envisaged.

scholarly journals Rancang Bangun Sistem Pengaman Sepeda Motor Menggunakan Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) dan Notifikasi Melalui Handphone

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Meli Mildawati ◽  
Wildian Wildian
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Reed Switch ◽  
Rfid Tag ◽  
Rfid Reader ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Arduino Uno

Sistem pengaman sepeda motor menggunakan radio frequency identification (RFID) dan notifikasi melalui handphone yang dikontrol dengan modul Arduino Uno telah dirancang bangun. RFID terdiri dari sebuah RFID tag dan RFID reader. RFID tag yang memiliki kode yang berbeda-beda, digunakan sebagai kunci untuk menghidupkan sepeda motor setelah kunci kontak digunakan. RFID reader dapat membaca tag pada jarak maksimal 1,26 cm. Sepeda motor yang dihidupkan tanpa menggunakan RFID tag atau RFID tag tidak sesuai menyebabkan aktifnya reed switch pada pelek roda depan. Ketika roda telah berputar sebanyak empat kali, maka alarm aktif dan GSM SIM 800L mengirimkan notifikasi berupa SMS sebanyak satu kali dan misscall sebanyak tiga kali ke nomor handphone pemilik sepeda motor. Waktu delay rata-rata SMS dan miscall berturut-turut adalah 5,42 s, 8,62 s, 61,14 s dan 113,16 s. Kata kunci: sistem pengaman sepeda motor, RFID, Arduino Uno , reed switch, GSM SIM 800L

Management of surgical instruments with radio frequency identification tags

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Kusuda ◽  
Kazuhiko Yamashita ◽  
Akiko Ohnishi ◽  
Kiyohito Tanaka ◽  
Masaru Komino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Management System ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Rfid Tags ◽  
Surgical Instrument ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Identification Tags

Purpose – To prevent malpractices, medical staff has adopted inventory time-outs and/or checklists. Accurate inventory and maintenance of surgical instruments decreases the risk of operating room miscounting and malfunction. In our previous study, an individual management of surgical instruments was accomplished using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a new management method of RFID-tagged instruments. Design/methodology/approach – The management system of RFID-tagged surgical instruments was used for 27 months in clinical areas. In total, 13 study participants assembled surgical trays in the central sterile supply department. Findings – While using the management system, trays were assembled 94 times. During this period, no assembly errors occurred. An instrument malfunction had occurred after the 19th, 56th, and 73th uses, no malfunction caused by the RFID tags, and usage history had been recorded. Additionally, the time it took to assemble surgical trays was recorded, and the long-term usability of the management system was evaluated. Originality/value – The system could record the number of uses and the defective history of each surgical instrument. In addition, the history of the frequency of instruments being transferred from one tray to another was recorded. The results suggest that our system can be used to manage instruments safely. Additionally, the management system was acquired of the learning effect and the usability on daily maintenance. This finding suggests that the management system examined here ensures surgical instrument and tray assembly quality.

Basic Characteristics of RFID Antenna for Urination Detection

2012 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Hiromasa Nakajima ◽  
Masaharu Takahashi ◽  
Kazuyuki Saito ◽  
Koichi Ito
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Mental Strain ◽  
Rfid Tag ◽  
Sensing System ◽  
Rfid System ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Antenna Characteristics

Radio frequency identification (RFID) system has been expected to be expanded in new fields. This paper shows a sensing system for urination by embedding an RFID tag into a paper diaper. The urination could be checked by change of the antenna characteristics. It could be possible to reduce physical and mental strain of both patients and their care personnel. In order to detect the urination, the RFID antenna was designed and the characteristics of the antenna were calculated. In addition, the antenna characteristics were measured with a phantom. As the result, urination considerably changes the antenna characteristics and that the system can be used to detect the urination.

58 RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION INTELI-STRAWS: GAMETES AND EMBRYO PACKAGING, STORAGE, AND INFORMATION RECOVERY

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
M. E. Kjelland ◽  
T. Loper ◽  
C. Woodley ◽  
T. M. Swannack ◽  
T. K. Stroud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Liquid Nitrogen ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Information Recovery ◽  
Cold Tolerant ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Extreme Cold ◽  
And Control

The assisted reproduction industry involving sales and services for gametes and embryos for domestic animals of commercial value is a large market totaling millions of dollars annually. The objective of this study was to develop and test gamete and embryo packaging—Inteli-Straws (I-S) equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. Specifically, French straws (0.25 and 0.5 mL) were modified to include extreme cold-tolerant RFID microchips. Two groups of I-S were formed: Group (G)1: RFID chips that were autoclaved (n = 49), and G2: RFID chips that were not autoclaved (n = 47). Both groups had a control that was not exposed to liquid nitrogen (LN). Each group was exposed to LN up to 4 times: 2 slow freezes first and then 2 fast (i.e. vitrification) freezes, and I-S RFID chip survival was determined. I-S detection and readability (non-autoclaved) was also measured, placing I-S just above LN (in vapors, n = 43) or just below LN (n = 38). Statistical differences (α = 0.05) were determined using Fisher’s exact test. The results between G1 and G2 were not significantly different (P = 0.108) after 4 rounds of cryopreservation (and thawing). For G1, 98% (48/49) of the I-S RFID chips remained operational, and control and treatment were not significantly different (P = 1.000). For G2, 89.4% (42/47) of the autoclaved RFID chips remained operational, and control and treatment not significantly different (P = 0.099). RFID chip readability results; that is, the ability to detect the I-S versus not able to detect the I-S, comparing placement just above liquid nitrogen (LN) versus the placement just below LN were not significantly different (P = 0.105). Notably, detection differences varied within each group, with I-S in G1 (mean = 9.5; SD = 3.5 cm) readable at a larger distance, 5.2 cm farther than the mean of G2 (mean = 4.3; SD = 1.9 cm). During AI or embryo transfer (ET), a technician may not clearly identify the label or colour of straw, may incorrectly record the information, or may take more time than desirable to record it. Increased exposure times may lead to decreased viability of gametes and embryos. The results show that by using the I-S, one may quickly scan the straw within LN or LN vapors, thereby automatically detecting information and even uploading it to a database (e.g. scanner sophistication). We are not aware of comparable device to I-S for locating and retrieving associated information without removing the gamete/embryo packaging from LN or LN vapors; unlike traditionally labelled straws (e.g. laser etched or ink labels). Also, for AI and ET, the I-S can be quickly scanned and the straw information automatically detected and uploaded to a database.

Design and Implementation of Ship through Lock in River Management System Based on RFID

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 2861-2864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Hu ◽  
Lian Shi Lin ◽  
Yu Ping Qui
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
System Design ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Management System ◽  
River Management ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Management Method ◽  
And Function ◽  
Lock In

Considering ship through lock in river management problems, radio frequency identification was introduced into track work in ship running process for ship through lock, proposed a ship through lock management system design way in river based RFID. Thus visualized and digitalized management of ship through lock were realized. Analysis the focus of the system that basic components and function were characterized by its favorable openness and extensibility, the last of the analysis ship through lock fully automated management method on the basis of internet in river. This method has finished ship through lock procedure in river to not stop bank, serves convenience shortcut, has broad prospects.

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