PIOS RFID API
Features Description
PIOS RFID API provides support for several features. These features vary depending on the RFID reader make and model. The table below provides a description for these features:
RFID Reader Features
RFID Reader Feature |
Description |
Program Tag ID |
Assigns a new Tag ID to all the tags inside the RFID range.
To avoid ID duplicates, make sure that only one tag is in the reader's area of coverage before performing this operation.
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Identify All |
The RFID reader has the ability to return all the tags available within its area of coverage. The tag type must have been previously defined in the tag configuration file. |
Identify by Tag Type |
The RFID reader returns all the available tags, within its area of coverage, that match the specified tag type. The tag type must be defined in the tag configuration file and supported by the RFID reader hardware. |
Read a Single Tag |
The RFID peripheral reads bytes from a specific tag. |
Write a Single Tag |
The RFID peripheral writes bytes to a specific tag. |
Lock Tag ID with Password |
This feature locks (with a password) a tag ID so it cannot be changed. Once locked, the tag must be reset in order to be reprogrammed with a new the tag ID.
All tags inside the RFID range will be locked.
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Reset Tag ID with Password |
Resets a locked tag ID, making it programmable again. This feature unlocks and erases the tag ID.
To reset the tag ID, you need the password used to lock the tag ID in the first place.
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