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Enhancing UHF RFID Performance on Human Skin: Design and Simulation Strategies

D.O OyekaDepartment of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaN.C AsiegbuDepartment of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaT.I OzueDepartment of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Vol 5 No 10 (2021): Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2021 | Pages: 70-73

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 04-11-2021

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Abstract

This work describes the procedure for the design and fabrication of body mounted Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. Tags of this nature usually face various challenges due to the unique nature of the body which interferes with normal tag operation. In this work, examines various issues the human body can present to the operation of body mounted RFID tag such as detuning and loss of power due to energy absorption by the water molecules present in the body. Various considerations for the design of a functional RFID that operates optimally when placed directly on the human skin are presented. A slot design was used to demonstrate how an accurate prototype can be developed when design and simulation guidelines are adopted. Simulation and measured results show a high degree of agreement.

Keywords

Enhancing UHF, UHF RFID Performance, Human Skin, Radio Frequency Identification, Mounted RFID tag


Citation of this Article

D.O Oyeka, N.C Asiegbu, & T.I Ozue, “Enhancing UHF RFID Performance on Human Skin: Design and Simulation Strategies” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 5, Issue 10, pp 70-73, October 2021. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2021.510012

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