Anti Theft UHF RFID System Self Check Out For Library Automation

UHF RFID SYSTEM use in library anti-theft and book management system

RFID technology is a perfect match for libraries and archives. It improves the information processes, increases efficiency, staff productivity and customer service. It can enhance existing barcode systems by providing additional features such as automatic checkout and return whilst adding security against theft. RFID reduces lost books and creates savings in time spent searching for books shelved in incorrect locations. Stock takes can be reduced to a simple walk down an isle as the RFID tags are read whilst they are still on the shelf.

ZKHY RFID Devices are widely apply for the Libraries and Archives system due to it’s long read range, speed of reading and reduced cost. All of the benefits make the ZKHY UHF Technology the ideal choice for your Library applications.

UHF RFID benefits in Libraries

• Self Check out

Allowing faster check out as more books can be read at the same time.

• Auto sorting in returns

Provides sorting of books as they are returned.

• Stock takes

Due to the long read ranges of UHF readers, stock takes can achieved by walking down the aisle, the RFID reader reads the tags on the books without being taken off the shelf, the system can warn if a book looks to be out of place.

• Book Search

If a book is not found in its correct location, a hand held PDA reader can be used to search for the book. Read ranges of up to 1.5- 2 meters can be achieved with the PDA readers, this makes searching quick and easy.

• Security

RFID brings an added feature of security. Gateways of 2.5 meters can be achieved reducing the incidence of stolen books. UHF readers can read 100’s of tags a second so many items can be checked as they are going through the security gates rather than only a few

RFID system configuration

Library automation with RFID Technology is used all over the world

• Books management : Each books are fixed with RFID Labels which carry stored data, when the scanner finds a right book, a built-in beeper sounds. It is also possible to sort several books at a time. If any book from the list is detected, the scan will sound. Thus, search process will significantly speed up. And the Fixed readers in shelf are transmitted to an inventory database to library EPR system.

• Library Security System: Library staff is alerted immediately when un-borrowed items passes through the theft detection gates.

• Check in/out: Librarian uses the reader to scan tags of returned books; the labels in the articles are read automatically. To return a book a reader does not need to have a library card with him, as each book has its unique ID number. No errors can occur when returning. OR: when installing automatic check-out system, a reader puts a book in the book-drop, and when a book is inside and can’t be taken out, its tag is read automatically and the data about book return is then automatically downloaded to the database. The return status is displayed on the screen.

The hardware:

Product Name	Feature	Reference Picture
ZK-RFID ZKHY Uhf RFID Gate Reade	2m Reading distance EAS system
ZK-RFID 406 UHF RFID Fixed reader	ImipinjR2000 Chip high Reading Accuracy
ZK-RFID915 RFID Handhold	Read tags: UHF, 1D Barcode/2D Barcode Communication: GPRS/GSM/WiFi/ Bluetooth
ZK-RFIDBook label	ISO18000-6C
ZK-RFID UHF RFID Antenna	10dBi For Library system, asset management
ZK-RFID UHF RFID desktop reader	USB Communication
ZK-RFID UHF RFID card	As ID card(with customized printing)