# RFID with GPS: Enhancing Asset Tracking and Management ## Understanding RFID with GPS Technology RFID with GPS represents a significant advancement in asset tracking and management systems. This combination leverages Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for short-range identification and Global Positioning System (GPS) for long-range location tracking. In my experience working with logistics companies, I've witnessed how this integration has revolutionized supply chain visibility, reducing loss rates by approximately 40% in one particular deployment I managed. ### How RFID with GPS Systems Work These hybrid systems typically consist of RFID tags equipped with GPS modules. The RFID component handles proximity-based scanning at warehouses, loading docks, or checkpoints, while the GPS functionality provides real-time location data during transit. My technical team discovered that implementing these systems required developing a specific skill set in both RF engineering and geospatial data analysis—a combination that proved challenging but ultimately rewarding. ## Technical Specifications of RFID with GPS Devices **TIANJUN RFID-GPS Hybrid Tracker Model TJ-GR100:** - **Dimensions:** 85mm × 55mm × 18mm (weather-resistant polycarbonate casing) - **Weight:** 112 grams - **RFID Specifications:** - Frequency: 865-868 MHz (EU) / 902-928 MHz (US) - Protocol: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 - Read Range: Up to 12 meters - Chip: Impinj Monza R6-P - Memory: 96-bit EPC, 512-bit user memory - **GPS Module Specifications:** - Chipset: u-blox NEO-M8N - Sensitivity: -167 dBm tracking - Accuracy: 2.5 meters CEP - Time-To-First-Fix: 26 seconds (cold start) - Update Rate: Configurable from 1Hz to 10Hz - **Power Specifications:** - Battery: 10,000mAh Li-ion rechargeable - Battery Life: 45 days (with 30-minute position updates) - Charging: Micro-USB and wireless charging compatible - **Communication:** - Cellular: 4G LTE Cat M1 - Data Transmission: AES-256 encrypted - Interfaces: Bluetooth 5.0 for local configuration *Note: These technical parameters are reference data. For precise specifications, please contact backend administration.* ## Practical Applications of RFID with GPS ### Entertainment Industry Implementation In an interesting entertainment application, a major film studio used **RFID with GPS** tags to track valuable props during international filming. I consulted on this project where props worth over $2 million were fitted with d