A logistics company employee wireless scanning systems to manage their inventory in a large warehouse. They need a technology that can quickly identify products without requiring line-of-sight scanning. Which wireless technology would be BEST suited for this company's requirements?
Bluetooth technology designed for creating small personal area networks
Wi-Fi network to provide coverage across the warehouse
Near Field Communication (NFC) systems for mobile payment and electronic ticketing
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) for wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. It does not require line-of-sight scanning because RFID readers can pick up the tags' transmitted data through electromagnetic induction, which makes it the best choice for tracking objects inside a warehouse where products may be obscured or stacked. NFC (Near Field Communication) is designed for close-range communication and is not suitable for long-range inventory tracking. Bluetooth is commonly used for connecting peripheral devices and has a shorter range, making it impractical for widespread warehouse inventory tracking. Wi-Fi is not specifically designed for identifying and tracking objects, as it provides internet connectivity for devices.
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