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RFID Scanner and Encoder Application

Android application for encoding and reading EPC Gen2 RFID tags with GS1 decoding and cloud inventory sync.

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Category

Retail & RFID

Industry

Retail & Commerce

Focus

Hardware + software engineering

RFID scanner and encoder application on Android POS hardware

RFID scanner and encoder application on Android POS hardware

Project

Overview

An Android app integrated with UHF RFID readers on POS/HMI devices for EPC encoding, GS1 decoding, tag lifecycle operations and cloud inventory sync.

Business

Context

Retail and warehouse teams need item-level RFID encoding and scanning workflows that map cleanly to product identifiers and inventory systems.

Challenge

Bridge RFID reader hardware with EPC/GS1 logic, bulk encoding modes and cloud inventory status on Android POS/HMI devices.

Solution

Android encode/scan application supporting EPC Gen2 tags, GS1 mapping, rewrite/lock/delete operations and cloud sync.

Evidence

Interface gallery

RFID encoder mobile workflow screen
RFID encoder mobile workflow screen

Architecture

Hardware

  • Android POS & HMI devices integrated with UHF RFID readers
  • Supports EPC Gen2-compliant RFID tags for retail-grade applications
  • USB, UART, or Bluetooth interface to connect RFID reader modules
  • Touchscreen interface for real-time encoding and tag management

Architecture

Software

  • Android app to encode EPC data onto RFID tags
  • Reads EPC and decodes to GS1 product codes (GTIN, SKU, etc.)
  • Supports tag rewrite, lock, and delete operations
  • Cloud sync for real-time inventory, item tracking & audit

Systems

Connectivity & communication

USBUARTBluetoothCloud sync

Capabilities

Key features

EPC-to-GS1 decoding and product mapping
Bulk tag encoding and quick scan mode
Tag rewrite, reassign and secure deletion options
Automatic sync of product inventory status to cloud

Outcomes

Business value

  • Reduces manual barcode scanning and improves checkout speed
  • Improves inventory accuracy and stock visibility in real time
  • Enables item-level tracking and loss prevention
  • Supports integration with retail ERP & warehouse systems

Stack

Technologies

  • UHF RFID
  • EPC Gen2
  • GS1
  • Android
  • USB
  • UART
  • Bluetooth
  • Cloud sync

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