The Internet of Things (IoT) has a lot to offer and contribute to the retail industry, from the innovations in retail store experience to the increased efficiency in the store management and supply chain optimization. On its way to real-world applications, Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) became the main enabler for the final IoT deployment. However, to improve the technology performance even further, it is important to overcome the fundamental limitations of its physical layer and, consequently, to better understand how to use the technology in an optimal way. The analysis provided in this paper employs the simulation/measurement study on RFID technology advancement and the influence of radio propagation in a realistic model of the retail environment. The results are provided for different types of the retail layouts and materials that influence tag responsiveness.

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零售商店中无源RFID的适用性分析：我们可以期待什么？

从零售商店体验的创新到商店管理和供应链优化效率的提高，物联网（IoT）可以为零售业提供许多服务并做出贡献。在进入现实应用的过程中，射频识别（RFID）成为了最终物联网部署的主要推动力。但是，为了进一步提高技术性能，重要的是要克服其物理层的基本限制，从而更好地了解如何以最佳方式使用该技术。本文提供的分析采用了对RFID技术进步的仿真/测量研究，以及在实际零售环境模型中无线电传播的影响。