RFID tag antenna for managing surgical instruments

摘要

Recently, wireless communication technology has been expected to apply various fields [1]. Radio frequency identification (RFID) system is one of these technologies. This is a communication system using the electromagnetic wave. Mainly this system is used for management such as entry and exit of important facilities or logistics in warehouse. Also, in recent years, the healthcare system and the medical management have become very active research areas. These areas have been expected to be applied various technology. One of this is managing surgical instrument system using RFID system. With this system, details of surgical instruments can be accurately managed, for instance history of using or disinfection. In addition this system may prevent some artificial medical accidents, such as confusions of surgical instruments and misplace in human body. Moreover, this system may reduce the load of staffs in the hospital.