RFID tag method and apparatus encoded with protective equipment information

摘要

A method and apparatus for encoding RFID tags includes the steps of encoding a first set of the RFID tag device bit positions with bits having a one-to-one correspondence with elements of a set of types of protective equipment, encoding a second set of the RFID tag device bit positions with bits having a one-to-one correspondence with elements of a set of types of hazardous environments, communicating the status of bit settings of the first set of bit positions and bit settings of the second set of bit positions to a person, such that the person becomes aware of the requirement for appropriate protective equipment with respect to specific hazardous environments.