Radio Frequency Identification

          Radio frequency identification is the wireless non connection use of radio frequency waves. This gives the ability to transfer data via wireless. RFID is a type of tracking devise that allows people to track items or even animals down. The tags that are able to be traced contain electronically stored information which is sort of like a barcode. Many tags are powered by a magnetic field, battery or interrogating Em field. This allows the devices to send microwaves and give them the ability to be detected. This is a really important piece of technology that many people use and may not even know it.

          Many people have their dogs chipped. This simply means the dog receives a chip inside of them and they will be able to be detected. This is important because many dogs get lost and with the amazing RFID we can now track our dogs down incase they do get out. Unfortunately the tracking devices do cost a rather high amount of money but people will pay it for their dogs. I personally feel every dog should have this. When I was on vacation in california I was swimming down a river when a golden retriever came swimming up next to me. When I looked at the dogs tags I noticed he was chipped. I called the tracking company and I kept the dog with me for the time being. Since I was on vacation in the middle of I don't know the people at the company were able to call the owners and explain to them where I was and they were so happy that I found their dog and called the company. This was my first interaction with a device such as RFID and it was a great experience. As soon as I get a dog I will ge them chipped. Technology is so amazing.