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VisionID Retail Technology
22 October 2013, Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Pat Doody
Director (RFID and Internet of Things) – IMaR
Management Board Chair – RFID in Europe

IMaR & RFID in Europe
INTELLIGENT

Introduction

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RFID

VisionID Retail Technology

MECHATRONICS AND

Irelands Leading
Intelligent
Mechatronics and
RFID Industrial
Partner
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RFID

IMaR (Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID) Technology
Gateway
Institute of Technology, Tralee
Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
p: 066 7191888
e: pat.doody@ittralee.ie

MECHATRONICS AND

o Working in the RFID since 2003in the areas of promotion and
technology development
o Management Board Chair of RFID in Europe since March 2011
o Interested in RFID as a means of collecting data and particularly
interested in the data analytics
o PhD. In Mathematics with an interest in numbers, patterns and
artificial intelligence
o Current Role – IMaR - Research Director – RFID, Internet of Things

INTELLIGENT

Dr. Pat Doody – Director (RFID and Internet of Things)
“Wireless transfer of data
between tag and reader”
“Read multiple items
simultaneously”
“Line of sight not
necessary”
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RFID – RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

RFID - Overview
o Retail
o Automotive

o Aviation
o Defence

o Pharmaceutical
o Agri-food

o Logistics
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RFID – RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

RFID – Who uses RFID Technology
www.imar.ie
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RFID

Evolution of Research at ITT – WMRG, CIDS and CIMMS
EI funded Technology Gateway – 5 years seed funding
Technology Gateway Programme - 12 centres
RFID @ IMaR:
o Promotion
o Demonstration
o Test
o Training
o Data Analytics
o IMaR works closely with vendors, integrators and end-users
o IMaR is focussed on both hardware (readers, antennas, tags) and software
elements of RFID implementations
o IMaR has 20 staff (full-time and part-time)

MECHATRONICS AND

o
o
o
o

INTELLIGENT

IMaR – Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID
INTELLIGENT

IMaR – Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID

MECHATRONICS AND

RFID

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RFID

VisionID Retail Technology

MECHATRONICS AND

Mechatronics is a merging of a
combination of Engineering
disciplines (Mechanical,
Electronic and Software) to
address the needs of ever
increasing automated
production environments. It
aims to integrate and enhance
automation across a variety of
industry sectors via the
integration of sensors,
electronics and computed
control.

INTELLIGENT

Mechatronics
Project: Burn-in / Accelerated Usage testing of lighting

MECHATRONICS AND

Results: Proven Reliability
Confidence in Warranty Guarantee
Increased Sales

INTELLIGENT

Mechatronics - Unknown Light Reliability Data

RFID

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o FEASIBILITY STUDY MAX €9,000
www.enterprise-ireland.com/ipp

o EU Horizon 2020 typical €1.2-1.5m / SME contribute min 25%
www.ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020
o Enterprise Partnership Scheme typical €16K plus fees
www.research.ie
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RFID

o INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP MAX €250,000 / SME contribute 20-25%
www.enterprise-ireland.com/ipp

MECHATRONICS AND

o INNOVATION VOUCHERS MAX €5,000 / 2 per company of any size
www.innovationvouchers.ie

INTELLIGENT

IMaR – Collaborative Funding for Industry
RFID IN EUROPE

RFID in Europe - Introduction

o RFID in Europe AISBL is a not-for-profit organisation established in
2012.
o Promote the adoption of Radio Frequency Identification and related
technology solutions
o Enabling small and medium sized organisations throughout Europe
to gain competitive advantage through their best use.
o RFID in Europe connects with European end-users, operators,
solution providers, universities, research establishments, nongovernment and government organisations.
o Free to Join – www.rfidineurope.eu
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RFID IN EUROPE

RFID in Europe – Management Board
Pat Doody
Management Board Chair

Trevor Peirce

CFO

Katerina Pramatari

Stephane Pique
Activity Lead COMMUNITY

Activity Lead
RESEARCH & CONTENT

Trevor Peirce

Pat Doody

Activity Lead

Activity Lead

PUBLIC POLICY

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Jean Christophe Lecosse

Marie-Noelle Lemaire

Activity Lead RFID CONGRESS

Activity Lead COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

Ove Canemyr

Activity Lead DISSEMINATION

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o
o
o
o
o
o
o

RFID IN EUROPE

RFID in Europe - Services

RFID in Europe Magazines
RFID in Europe Surveys/Research
The RFID Future Outlook
RFID and U Initiative (M&S)
RFID in Europe Special Journal Issues
RFID in Europe Event (Marseille 2014)
EU Commission Lobbying
LinkedIn Groups
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RFID & U

RFID in Europe – RFID &U

Introducing …
A New Consumer Information Web Site

www.rfidandyou.org

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RFID & U

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o Dr. Ultan McCarthy – Gateway Manager
e: ultan.mccarthy@staff.ittralee.ie

ph: 066-7144230

o Mr. Andrew Shields – RFID and Internet of Things
e: andrew.shields@staff.ittralee.ie

ph: 066-7144230

o Dr. Daniel Riordan – Intelligent Mechatronics
E: daniel.riordan@staff.ittralee.ie

ph: 066-7144230

IMAR – INTELLIGENT MECHATRONICS

IMaR Staff - Contact Details

AND

RFID

Web: www.imar.ie
Contact: imar@ittralee.ie
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144230

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THANK YOU

IMAR – INTELLIGENT MECHATRONICS

IMaR - Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID

AND

RFID

Web: www.imar.ie
Contact: imar@ittralee.ie
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144230

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  • 16. o Dr. Ultan McCarthy – Gateway Manager e: ultan.mccarthy@staff.ittralee.ie ph: 066-7144230 o Mr. Andrew Shields – RFID and Internet of Things e: andrew.shields@staff.ittralee.ie ph: 066-7144230 o Dr. Daniel Riordan – Intelligent Mechatronics E: daniel.riordan@staff.ittralee.ie ph: 066-7144230 IMAR – INTELLIGENT MECHATRONICS IMaR Staff - Contact Details AND RFID Web: www.imar.ie Contact: imar@ittralee.ie Tel: +353 (0)66 7144230 VisionID Retail Technology 18 22 October 2013, Dublin, Ireland
  • 17. THANK YOU IMAR – INTELLIGENT MECHATRONICS IMaR - Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID AND RFID Web: www.imar.ie Contact: imar@ittralee.ie Tel: +353 (0)66 7144230 VisionID Retail Technology 19 22 October 2013, Dublin, Ireland