We present a roadmap for the future of RFID protocols. We cover two dimensions: added functionality and new versions. We show that functionality can be added to RFID tags without compromising modularity. We also show that new versions of tags can evolve and co-exist with older versions without interference. A software defined radio reader can make the investments of end-users future-proof and insulate endusers from the gradual evolution of technology. This will enable the Auto-ID community to keeps its system and standards abreast of the state-of-the-art.
At www.llrp.org, developers and reader vendors can find LLRP libraries in C, C#, Java, Perl and a Wireshark Dissector. These libraries significantly simplify control and configuration of LLRP readers.
After a trademark dispute, the EPC Prototyping Platform is now called "Fosstrak" (previously Accada). Fosstrak stands for "free and open source software for track and trace".