  RFID is a nascent technology, deeply rooted by its early developments in
using radar1 as a harbinger of adversary planes during World War II. A plethora
of industries have leveraged the benefits of RFID technology for enhancements
in sectors like military, sports, security, airline, animal farms, healthcare
and other areas. Industry specific key applications of this technology include
vehicle tracking, automated inventory management, animal monitoring, secure
store checkouts, supply chain management, automatic payment, sport timing
technologies, etc. This paper introduces the distinctive components of RFID
technology and focuses on its core competencies: scalability and security. It
will be then supplemented by a detailed synopsis of an investigation conducted
to test the feasibility and practicality of RFID technology.
