1 update: november 2002 michelin group & intelligent tires

1 Update: november 2002

Michelin Group Michelin Group & Intelligent & Intelligent

TiresTires

Michelin Group Michelin Group & Intelligent & Intelligent

TiresTires


Life ( including RFID) Can Have Life ( including RFID) Can Have ChoicesChoices

Life ( including RFID) Can Have Life ( including RFID) Can Have ChoicesChoices


PhysicsPhysics

SerializationSerialization

DataData

ImplementationImplementation

PhysicsPhysics

SerializationSerialization

DataData

ImplementationImplementation


Test Your RFID Knowledge!Test Your RFID Knowledge!Test Your RFID Knowledge!Test Your RFID Knowledge!RFID: Really Fast Investment DrainRFID: Really Fast Investment DrainRFID: Really Fast Investment DrainRFID: Really Fast Investment Drain

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The person sitting next to you right now The person sitting next to you right now

knows more about RFID than you do...knows more about RFID than you do...

The person sitting next to you right now The person sitting next to you right now

knows more about RFID than you do...knows more about RFID than you do...

I can set up an RFID in-transit visibility I can set up an RFID in-transit visibility

system with half my brain tied behind my system with half my brain tied behind my

backback

I can set up an RFID in-transit visibility I can set up an RFID in-transit visibility

system with half my brain tied behind my system with half my brain tied behind my

backback

RFID will always save money and increase RFID will always save money and increase

efficienciesefficiencies

RFID will always save money and increase RFID will always save money and increase

efficienciesefficienciesMany RFID logistics ROI studies have Many RFID logistics ROI studies have

already been published and substantiatedalready been published and substantiated

Many RFID logistics ROI studies have Many RFID logistics ROI studies have

already been published and substantiatedalready been published and substantiated


Dry and wet Dry and wet ggriprip

Service lifeService life

Rolling Rolling resistanceresistance

Comfort

Endurance

Handling

Comfort

Endurance

Handling

Customers Customers expectationsexpectations

Tire


Michelin Leadership Michelin Leadership ConclusionConclusion

Michelin Leadership Michelin Leadership ConclusionConclusionWe favor an RfID “single standard” We favor an RfID “single standard”

solution including migration to EPC solution including migration to EPC codification.codification.We are working to condense these standards into a We are working to condense these standards into a

“single standard” likely ISO 18000-6c (EPC Gen 2).“single standard” likely ISO 18000-6c (EPC Gen 2).

We are developing RfID capabilities both We are developing RfID capabilities both as a supply chain tool and as added value as a supply chain tool and as added value to our products.to our products.

We favor an RfID “single standard” We favor an RfID “single standard” solution including migration to EPC solution including migration to EPC codification.codification.We are working to condense these standards into a We are working to condense these standards into a

“single standard” likely ISO 18000-6c (EPC Gen 2).“single standard” likely ISO 18000-6c (EPC Gen 2).

We are developing RfID capabilities both We are developing RfID capabilities both as a supply chain tool and as added value as a supply chain tool and as added value to our products.to our products.


The structureThe structure

Tire

Bead wire

Casing ply turn up

Sidewall

Tread band and tread groove design Separation

rubber

Crown reinforcement :

Nylon belt plies Steel belt plies

Reinforcement

Casing ply

Rim flange in the form of a bead heel

Airtight rubber interior

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Labels, Labels, and More Labels! Labels, Labels, and More Labels! Labels, Labels, and More Labels! Labels, Labels, and More Labels!

You might not You might not

need this: need this: You might not You might not

need this: need this:

Or Or

these: these: Or Or

these: these:

If you have If you have

this: this: If you have If you have

this: this:

TODAY MICHELIN APPLIES UP TO 12 OPTICAL MARKS FOR OE’sTODAY MICHELIN APPLIES UP TO 12 OPTICAL MARKS FOR OE’s


Integration - RfID Integration - RfID Integration - RfID Integration - RfID

Tire Building Tire Building ProcessProcess

Tire Building Tire Building ProcessProcess


Licensed Global Electronics Licensed Global Electronics Suppliers to insure availability Suppliers to insure availability

(4 currently)(4 currently)

Licensed Global Electronics Licensed Global Electronics Suppliers to insure availability Suppliers to insure availability

(4 currently)(4 currently) 6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces 6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces

commercial solution.commercial solution. AWIDAWID - Part Number # APT-2024- Part Number # APT-2024 Sharp Electronics (when Japan market Sharp Electronics (when Japan market

starts)starts) Waiting for customer pullWaiting for customer pull

In July 2005 Hana and ACG became In July 2005 Hana and ACG became licensee’slicensee’s

6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces 6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces commercial solution.commercial solution. AWIDAWID - Part Number # APT-2024- Part Number # APT-2024 Sharp Electronics (when Japan market Sharp Electronics (when Japan market

starts)starts) Waiting for customer pullWaiting for customer pull

In July 2005 Hana and ACG became In July 2005 Hana and ACG became licensee’slicensee’s


Detuning by Carbon in Detuning by Carbon in RubberRubber

Detuning by Carbon in Detuning by Carbon in RubberRubber

Imbedded RFID Imbedded RFID place in:place in:

passenger tirepassenger tireaircraftaircrafttrucktruckearth moverearth mover

Imbedded RFID Imbedded RFID place in:place in:

passenger tirepassenger tireaircraftaircrafttrucktruckearth moverearth mover

Imbedded Read Distance Imbedded Read Distance (patch on inner surface)(patch on inner surface)

0.6-1.2 meters 0.6-1.2 meters (1.0 +)(1.0 +)0.4-0.8 meters 0.4-0.8 meters (about (about 1.0)1.0)

0.2-0.4 meters 0.2-0.4 meters (0.6-1.0)(0.6-1.0)0.1-0.2 meters 0.1-0.2 meters (0.2-0.3)(0.2-0.3)

Imbedded Read Distance Imbedded Read Distance (patch on inner surface)(patch on inner surface)

0.6-1.2 meters 0.6-1.2 meters (1.0 +)(1.0 +)0.4-0.8 meters 0.4-0.8 meters (about (about 1.0)1.0)

0.2-0.4 meters 0.2-0.4 meters (0.6-1.0)(0.6-1.0)0.1-0.2 meters 0.1-0.2 meters (0.2-0.3)(0.2-0.3)


Integration - RfID LabelIntegration - RfID LabelIntegration - RfID LabelIntegration - RfID Label

Where should the tag be Where should the tag be affixed?affixed?

Where should the tag be Where should the tag be affixed?affixed?

Unreliable Reads

Uniform and Reliable

Works in Stack


Participate in Industry and Participate in Industry and Standards GroupsStandards Groups

Participate in Industry and Participate in Industry and Standards GroupsStandards Groups

AIAG B11 – History Automotive Industry Action AIAG B11 – History Automotive Industry Action 20 Feb 2001 – First AIAG Tire and Wheel Identification 20 Feb 2001 – First AIAG Tire and Wheel Identification

task force meeting was convened. task force meeting was convened. 15 Feb 2002- B-11 standards for RfID Logistics 15 Feb 2002- B-11 standards for RfID Logistics

establishedestablished 6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces commercial solution.6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces commercial solution. 31 March 2004 31 March 2004 Michelin petitionsMichelin petitions to reopen B11 and make to reopen B11 and make

it ePC compliant.it ePC compliant. 18 May 2004 AIAG and ePC work together to complete 18 May 2004 AIAG and ePC work together to complete

revised B11 that complies with EPC.revised B11 that complies with EPC. Expected 2005 – Migration to ISO 18000-6cExpected 2005 – Migration to ISO 18000-6c

KEY Meeting Dec 7,2005 in Detroit (EPC, KEY Meeting Dec 7,2005 in Detroit (EPC, Odette, AIAG, DoD, OE and Tire manuf. to Odette, AIAG, DoD, OE and Tire manuf. to create single standard = same RFID to OE create single standard = same RFID to OE and Retail and Military)and Retail and Military)

AIAG B11 – History Automotive Industry Action AIAG B11 – History Automotive Industry Action 20 Feb 2001 – First AIAG Tire and Wheel Identification 20 Feb 2001 – First AIAG Tire and Wheel Identification

task force meeting was convened. task force meeting was convened. 15 Feb 2002- B-11 standards for RfID Logistics 15 Feb 2002- B-11 standards for RfID Logistics

establishedestablished 6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces commercial solution.6 Jan 2003 Michelin announces commercial solution. 31 March 2004 31 March 2004 Michelin petitionsMichelin petitions to reopen B11 and make to reopen B11 and make

it ePC compliant.it ePC compliant. 18 May 2004 AIAG and ePC work together to complete 18 May 2004 AIAG and ePC work together to complete

revised B11 that complies with EPC.revised B11 that complies with EPC. Expected 2005 – Migration to ISO 18000-6cExpected 2005 – Migration to ISO 18000-6c

KEY Meeting Dec 7,2005 in Detroit (EPC, KEY Meeting Dec 7,2005 in Detroit (EPC, Odette, AIAG, DoD, OE and Tire manuf. to Odette, AIAG, DoD, OE and Tire manuf. to create single standard = same RFID to OE create single standard = same RFID to OE and Retail and Military)and Retail and Military)


When should you commission an RFID When should you commission an RFID tag? Value requires embedding early.tag? Value requires embedding early.

2005 early applications likely “slap and 2005 early applications likely “slap and ship” driven by retail and supply chainship” driven by retail and supply chain

When should you commission an RFID When should you commission an RFID tag? Value requires embedding early.tag? Value requires embedding early.

2005 early applications likely “slap and 2005 early applications likely “slap and ship” driven by retail and supply chainship” driven by retail and supply chain

Embedded inPackaging

Applied DuringManufacturing

Applied DuringInbound Logistics

Applied DuringOutbound Logistics

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Today“Slap and Ship”(Walmart,DoD)

Michelin Solution


Ideal CaseIdeal CaseIdeal CaseIdeal Case

Same RfID Same RfID Data Data (serial number, (serial number, manuf number, product manuf number, product number, relavent DI’s)number, relavent DI’s)

Retail : Retail : OE’s : OE’s : Gov : Gov : Aircraft: Aircraft: Commercial :Commercial :

Same RfID Same RfID Data Data (serial number, (serial number, manuf number, product manuf number, product number, relavent DI’s)number, relavent DI’s)

Retail : Retail : OE’s : OE’s : Gov : Gov : Aircraft: Aircraft: Commercial :Commercial :

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Tire Serialization = Bar Tire Serialization = Bar Code Number + Serial Code Number + Serial

Number Number

Tire Serialization = Bar Tire Serialization = Bar Code Number + Serial Code Number + Serial

Number Number TodayToday Bar Code (UPC) Manufacturer # + Product #Bar Code (UPC) Manufacturer # + Product #

Evolving to:Evolving to:Electronic Product Code (EPC)Electronic Product Code (EPC)

Manufacturer # + Product # + Serial # + Manufacturer # + Product # + Serial # + DIDI

DI = Data IdentifierDI = Data Identifier

TodayToday Bar Code (UPC) Manufacturer # + Product #Bar Code (UPC) Manufacturer # + Product #

Evolving to:Evolving to:Electronic Product Code (EPC)Electronic Product Code (EPC)

Manufacturer # + Product # + Serial # + Manufacturer # + Product # + Serial # + DIDI

DI = Data IdentifierDI = Data Identifier


AIAG B11

EPC

ATA/Spec 2000

DoD

VDA

DoT

ISO 18000

JATMA

Odette

RMA

ANSI

Colored circles are scaled to data requirement. White circles are TBD


AIAG B11

EPC

ATA/Spec 2000

DoD

Odette/JATMA

DoT

EPC

DoT

2004 -2005 Data Standards Driving Progressand Adoption

?


Tags on Pallets

EPC NetworkEPC Network


RESPONSES

COMMANDS

Tag Physical Memory

APPLICATIONRESPONSES

APPLICATION INTERROGATOR RF TAG

APPLICATIONCOMMANDS Command /

ResponseUnit

PHYSICALINTERROGATOR

DATA PROTOCOL PROCESSOR

ISO/IEC 15961 ISO/IEC 18000

Encoder

Logical Memory

AIR

INTERFACE

ISO/IEC 15962 ISO/IEC 15962 Annexes

Logical Memory

Map

Note: The Logical Memory Map in the Tag Physical Memory is given by the Tag architecture and the mapping rules in the Tag Driver. All the information in the Logical Memory is represented in

the Logical Memory Map

Decoder

Tag Driver

andMapping

Rules

Ap

plication

Program

Interface

Ap

plication

Program

Interface

DEVICECOMMANDS

DEVICERESPONSES

RFID Operation (Passive Tags)RFID Operation (Passive Tags)


We want to start together to influence this areaWe want to start together to influence this area

Areas of ReviewAreas of ReviewAreas of ReviewAreas of ReviewDataData

Volume of data Volume of data Legacy system’s potential need to change to take advantage of Legacy system’s potential need to change to take advantage of

RFID (unless it is seen as a new bar code)RFID (unless it is seen as a new bar code)Business Processes that need to change to really leverage Business Processes that need to change to really leverage

benefitsbenefitsThe need to drive long term ability for data synchronization The need to drive long term ability for data synchronization

with partners (i.e. UCCnet and potential Collaborative Planning with partners (i.e. UCCnet and potential Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment)Forecasting & Replenishment)

Other EPC standards that are implied to by compliant (GLN Other EPC standards that are implied to by compliant (GLN numbers)numbers)

Data Referentials - needs to be flexible but manageable Data Referentials - needs to be flexible but manageable across .....across .....Channels (retail, OEM)Channels (retail, OEM)Usage (on board data vs license plate)Usage (on board data vs license plate)Partners (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, etc)Partners (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, etc)

DataDataVolume of data Volume of data Legacy system’s potential need to change to take advantage of Legacy system’s potential need to change to take advantage of

RFID (unless it is seen as a new bar code)RFID (unless it is seen as a new bar code)Business Processes that need to change to really leverage Business Processes that need to change to really leverage

benefitsbenefitsThe need to drive long term ability for data synchronization The need to drive long term ability for data synchronization

with partners (i.e. UCCnet and potential Collaborative Planning with partners (i.e. UCCnet and potential Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment)Forecasting & Replenishment)

Other EPC standards that are implied to by compliant (GLN Other EPC standards that are implied to by compliant (GLN numbers)numbers)

Data Referentials - needs to be flexible but manageable Data Referentials - needs to be flexible but manageable across .....across .....Channels (retail, OEM)Channels (retail, OEM)Usage (on board data vs license plate)Usage (on board data vs license plate)Partners (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, etc)Partners (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, etc)


Blocks vs Fields of DataBlocks vs Fields of DataBlocks vs Fields of DataBlocks vs Fields of Data Bar codes are one at a timeBar codes are one at a time Two-dimensional symbols are often Two-dimensional symbols are often

blocks of datablocks of data Data rich RF tags are blocks of dataData rich RF tags are blocks of data Serial number only tags require data Serial number only tags require data

base / communications access to base / communications access to identify the dataidentify the data

Are your systems ready for these Are your systems ready for these changes?changes?

Are you ready for the investment to Are you ready for the investment to enable these changes?enable these changes?

Bar codes are one at a timeBar codes are one at a time Two-dimensional symbols are often Two-dimensional symbols are often

blocks of datablocks of data Data rich RF tags are blocks of dataData rich RF tags are blocks of data Serial number only tags require data Serial number only tags require data

base / communications access to base / communications access to identify the dataidentify the data

Are your systems ready for these Are your systems ready for these changes?changes?

Are you ready for the investment to Are you ready for the investment to enable these changes?enable these changes?

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