DSRCRFID

DSRCRFID is a term used in some research and industry discussions to describe an integration of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The idea is to leverage DSRC's low-latency, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication medium to transport RFID tag data and related metadata between moving assets, roadside units, and central systems, enabling real-time visibility in dynamic environments.

Its architecture generally includes RFID tags and readers for asset identification, DSRC transceivers for wireless data exchange, edge processing units to pre-process tag reads, and a backend data store or cloud service for analytics. Tags could be passive or semi-passive, with readers deployed at locations such as gates, toll points, warehouses, or along roadways. DSRC channels carry tag readouts, alerts, and trusted identity information with appropriate security and privacy controls.

Potential applications include smart supply chains, fleet and asset tracking in logistics, toll and border crossing automation, and enhanced inventory management in high-speed environments where vehicles can exchange data directly with readers.

Key challenges include interoperability across RFID frequencies and DSRC bands, data privacy, scalability, and security. Standardization efforts would need to harmonize RFID data models with DSRC message formats and ensure compatibility with existing IoT and vehicular networking standards.

See also: DSRC, RFID, VANETs, Internet of Things.