RFID with sensing
Temperature sensing, LED-assisted search and BLE integration—technology for understanding condition and making decisions, not only reading an ID.
XMiNNOV / Sensor RFID / NFC / BLE
GLOBAL AIDC TECHNOLOGY → JAPAN IMPLEMENTATION
Beyond RFID,
and further.
RFiD plus One evaluates technologies, products and solutions worldwide across RAIN RFID, NFC, Sensor RFID, BLE, GS1 and DPP without being tied to a single vendor or frequency. We bridge PoC to field deployment by adapting them to Japanese regulations, RF conditions, workflows and quality requirements.
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGYDiscover & evaluate global technology
RESOURCESUnderstand through resources
LABSTry it in the browser
PROJECTSImplement in the field
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY
Global choices,
for Japanese operations.
Rather than listing overseas vendors as a product catalog, we start with the problems each technology can solve. Manufacturers are introduced as concrete examples of how those technologies are implemented.
The options commonly known in Japan are not the only options available globally.
Start from the operational problem and select the technology—not the other way around.
Metal, containers, assets & harsh environments
For factory equipment, RTIs, drums, metal assets and other environments where conventional label tags are difficult.
HID / Industrial RFID / Asset ID
Special structures & new tag design
New RFID approaches that go beyond conventional dipoles and integrate tag structures with packaging or the target object.
CapTag / Specialty RFID Architecture
RFID as an entry point to IoT
Combine tags, readers, sensors, cloud and applications to connect RFID data to operational decisions.
Dianchain / RFID / IoT Integration
Vendor / Brand Notice
Brands shown indicate candidates for collaboration, evaluation or proposals in relevant projects and technology areas. Any representation of formal distributor, sales or partner status is stated separately according to contractual relationships and approved scope.
FROM WORLD TO FIELD
From discovery,
to implementation.
We do not simply bring technology found overseas into Japan. We validate field conditions, compliance, supply and operations before implementation.
01DISCOVER
Explore global RFID/NFC/AIDC technologies, RFICs, sensors, tags and solutions.
02EVALUATE
Evaluate RF performance, target materials, durability, supply, cost and Japanese compliance.
03TRANSLATE
Translate them into Japanese frequency plans, workflows, quality requirements and field conditions.
04VERIFY
Validate with device evaluation, PoC, read testing and operational testing.
05IMPLEMENT
Implement with systems, data, operations and human decision-making considered together.
EXPERTISE
Not locked to
one standard.
Read range alone does not determine the right technology. We design the best combination based on the object, workflow, data granularity, user interaction, RF environment, regulation and operating cost.
LONG-RANGE ID
RAIN RFID / UHFInventory, shipping/receiving, retail, logistics, manufacturing, search and dense reading—from tag, antenna and reader placement to field RF design.
TAP & IDENTITY
NFC / HF RFIDSmartphone interaction, inspection, authenticity, tamper detection, temperature logging, DPP and smart posters.
SENSING
Sensor RFIDTemperature/environment sensing and cold-chain architectures, including batteryless and logger types, evaluated by use case.
ACTIVE WIRELESS
BLEProximity search, LED/buzzer, temperature/humidity, vibration and acceleration, including RFID/BLE role allocation.
IDENTIFICATION
GS1 / EPC / Digital LinkIdentification and data integration designed for inter-company, international and long-term operation—not only internal IDs.
PRODUCT DATA
DPP / AuthenticityConnect product identification, authenticity, history, content and consumer engagement through physical IDs and digital information.
SERVICES
Beyond
the PoC.
Support is available from the start of a project through field rollout, either for specific stages or end-to-end.
01 / DISCOVER
Requirements & technology selection
Assess the applicability of RAIN / NFC / BLE / sensing from workflows, objects, read conditions and data use.
02 / DESIGN
PoC & RF design
Define tags, RFICs, antennas, readers, placement, power, application integration and KPIs.
03 / IMPLEMENT
Field validation & deployment
Validate read rates, operations, exception handling and maintainability in the real environment, then define mass-deployment conditions.
TECHNOLOGY GUIDES
Understand technology by problem.
Indexable technology landing pages connect explanation with Resources and LABS.
SENSOR RFID
Sensor RFID
Design NFC, RAIN UHF, BLE and environmental sensing as an operational system for understanding condition and making decisions—not only identification.
GS1 / EPC
RAIN RFID × GS1 / EPC
Treat EPC not as tag data alone, but as an identification architecture for inter-company, international and long-term operations.
DPP / NFC
DPP × NFC
Go beyond regulatory compliance by connecting authenticity, history, content and consumer interaction from a physical identity.
COLD CHAIN
Sensor RFID × Cold Chain
Design temperature logging as one operational flow covering synchronized start, transport, receiving, excursions, data consistency and reporting.
RAIN ENGINEERING
Loop IC × Booster Antenna
Use electromagnetic coupling between an FPC loop tag and a conductive-ink Printed Booster Antenna to integrate RFID into the product structure rather than add it as an external component.
RESOURCES
Read.
Understand.
Resources and Interactive LABS are connected so you can move between explanation and hands-on tools. PUBLIC content is open; GATED content is available after company registration.
PUBLIC Open access
GATED Available after company registration
PRIVATE Advisory / project only
RAIN RFID / GS1
RAIN RFID × GS1 / EPC Training
RAIN RFID, GS1, EPC, SGTIN, TID, EPCIS and Digital Link organized as a practical identification-design workflow.
SENSOR RFID
Where RFID and Sensor RFID stand today
Design principles for allocating roles among NFC, RAIN UHF and BLE and moving Sensor RFID from PoC to field implementation.
RAIN ENGINEERING
Loop IC × Booster Antenna
A design concept combining an FPC RAIN loop tag with a conductive-ink Printed Booster Antenna to integrate RAIN RFID into graphic labels and in-mold containers.
DPP / NFC
Digital Product Passport × NFC
An executive overview of EU DPP, data carriers including NFC, Battery Passport and organizational preparation items.
NDPP TECHNICAL
NFC Digital Product Passport Technical Brief
NDEF-based NDPP design, links to EU DPP horizontal standards, memory, UX, durability and supplier checkpoints.
COLD CHAIN / NFC
NFC Temperature Logger × Cold Chain
Use the HTML application to explore temperature history across shipping, transport and receiving, standalone/cloud operation and PoC design.
RFiD plus One LABS
Understand technology
by using it.
Interactive LABS lets you search, compare and diagnose in the browser—not only read PDFs. Approved HTML applications are integrated here.
FEATURED LAB / PUBLIC
RAIN RFID × GS1 / EPC Practical Toolkit
A practical tool for learning GS1/EPC by doing: EPC scheme checks, SGTIN-96 encode/decode, GTIN→EPC, in-house ID diagnostics and CSV checks.
MINI DEMO / TECHNOLOGY SELECTOR
Candidate:RAIN RFID. Suitable for bulk reading, logistics and inventory management.
LABS PORTAL
All HTML applications
Browse all PUBLIC / GATED applications in the LABS Design System.
ACCESS POLICY
Three access levels
PUBLIC: open access
GATED: after company registration
PRIVATE: advisory / project only
CONTACT
Technology selection / PoC consultation
We help translate technologies explored in the HTML apps into concrete project requirements.
PUBLIC LABS
PUBLIC HTML applications
Comparison and search tools for vendors and technologies
VENDOR CATALOGUE
XMiNNOV Full Product Catalogue
917 products / 2026-09-15 snapshot across Sensor RFID, NFC, BLE and RAIN RFID.
PUBLICOpen →
VENDOR NAVIGATOR
HID RAIN/UHF Performance Navigator
Compare RAIN/UHF tags for industrial and asset-management use by application and performance. PUBLIC edition without pricing.
PUBLICOpen →
VENDOR NAVIGATOR
HID LF/HF/NFC Performance Navigator
Compare LF/HF/NFC products by use case and environment. PUBLIC edition without pricing.
PUBLICOpen →
VENDOR NAVIGATOR
CapTag Global Product Navigator
Compare CapTag technologies including special structures, on-metal, bottle and DPP/NFC.
PUBLICOpen →
VENDOR NAVIGATOR
Dianchain RFID/NFC Product Navigator
Search and compare RFID/NFC products and solutions in multiple languages.
PUBLICOpen →
GATED LABS
Available after company registration
Technical databases, comparison databases & cold chain
RAIN ENGINEERING
Loop IC × Printed Booster Antenna
FPC Loop Tag × conductive-ink Printed Booster: a RAIN RFID design concept covering graphic integration, in-mold structures and authenticity.
GATED
DATABASE
Japan RFID / NFC / AIDC Ecosystem
Search Japanese solution providers, manufacturers, readers/writers, antennas, materials and developers.
GATED
RFIC DATABASE
RAIN RFIC World Comparison Master 2026
Compare global RFICs and Sensor ICs by function, application and design philosophy.
GATED
WORLD DATABASE
World RAIN RFID Inlay & Tag Database
Explore global RAIN RFID inlays/tags by region, manufacturer and use case.
GATED
WORLD DATABASE
World HF / NFC RFID Database
Explore global HF/NFC tags, ICs and solutions by region.
GATED
COLD CHAIN
NFC Temperature Logger Solution
Explore NFC temperature logger specifications, operation and cold-chain architecture.
GATED
PROJECTS
Use it
in the field.
We show not only overseas technologies and tools, but examples connected through PoC, field validation and operational design.
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Fully RFID-enabled smart supermarket
At Rocky Superstore Shimizu, checkout, inventory, inspection, stock and expiry management were redesigned around RFID. RFiD plus One supports the project as RFID technical advisor.
RAIN UHF / Bulk Reading / Retail Operations / Food-loss Reduction
* “Japan’s first” is based on the public research conditions stated by LIFE Co., Ltd.
* “Japan’s first” is based on the public research conditions stated by LIFE Co., Ltd.
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Craft sake “Aru Yoi” digital identity
Using EM4425 V12 dual-frequency NFC + RAIN RFID, the project connects authenticity, tamper detection, traceability, DPP and consumer engagement. RFiD plus One designed the RFID/NFC strategy.
NFC + RAIN / DPP / Authenticity / Consumer Engagement
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Flexible materials × RAIN RFID
Joint development of new RFID structures including antenna-circuit formation, coupling, IC evaluation and material effects.
Publication scope will be finalized after partner approval.
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Temperature logging × international cold chain
Operational design covering multi-tag synchronization, receiving, data consistency, alerts and reporting.
Detailed project data is private; technology and operational concepts are presented.
RECOGNITION
Third-party recognition
and implementation history.
We organize achievements verifiable through JAISA and other third-party public sources, including Kazuhiko Soma’s career contributions. Award recipients/applicants and the role of RFiD plus One / Kazuhiko Soma are stated separately.
Japan’s first fully RFID-enabled smart supermarket
Recognized for integrating RFID across supermarket operations to improve efficiency, reduce food loss and support social inclusion.
Applicant listed by JAISA:LIFE Co., Ltd.
RFiD plus One：Supported as RFID technical advisor
JAISA official record ↗
RFiD plus One：Supported as RFID technical advisor
Dual-frequency RFID model for craft sake “Aru Yoi”
Combines RAIN UHF + NFC to connect authenticity, DPP, traceability and consumer engagement in one digital identity.
Applicant listed by JAISA:Amanosato Brewery
RFiD plus One：RFID/NFC strategy & technical support
JAISA official record ↗
RFiD plus One：RFID/NFC strategy & technical support
Next-generation fashion information platform using RFID-embedded smart denim
A next-generation fashion information platform connecting products, usage history and digital information through RFID/NFC embedded in apparel.
Applicant companies:MILKBOTTLE SHAKERS / Sekai Bunka Publishing / RICHRFID Japan / Daiwa Computer
Kazuhiko Soma:Related contribution during RICHRFID Japan support
JAISA official record ↗
Kazuhiko Soma:Related contribution during RICHRFID Japan support
Temperature-controlled logistics of agricultural products using a dual-RFID label with temperature logging
Integrated UHF RFID, NFC and a temperature logger in one label to manage temperature history across the entire transport process.
Award recipients:SATO Corporation / Okinawa Cellular Agri & Marche
Kazuhiko Soma:Related contribution while at SATO; JAISA Forum presentation record available.
JAISA official record ↗
Kazuhiko Soma:Related contribution while at SATO; JAISA Forum presentation record available.
PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE
Four assets,
one philosophy.
RFiD plus One evolves from a company website into a platform for discovering, understanding, trying and implementing AIDC technology.
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY
What exists globallyOverseas vendors, new RFICs, special tags, sensors and solutions.
RESOURCES
Understand why it mattersPublic PDFs, comparison materials, technical explanations, standards and DPP information.
LABS
Try it yourselfHTML apps, diagnostics, conversion, databases and PoC Planner.
PROJECTS
See how it was implementedPoC, evaluation, field deployment, operational improvement and implementation.
RFID HERITAGE
From the early RFID era,
to field implementation.
Experience spanning tags/inlays, global business, R&D, production strategy, Sensor RFID and implementation—connecting technology, products and operations over a long time horizon—is carried into RFiD plus One.
INVENTION & DEVELOPMENT
Public records naming the inventor.
Around 2005, Kazuhiko Soma participated as an inventor in RFID adhesive-label patents. Recent SATO-related patent publications also name him as an inventor.
“Patent / patent publication” here indicatesthe fact that the individual is named as an inventor in public recordsand does not imply that RFiD plus One owns the patent rights.
2005 filing / JP2006227037A
RFID Adhesive LabelInventors: Hiroaki Ito, Kazuhiko Soma. Adhesive RFID label structure designed to disable RFID functionality when removed and prevent reuse.Public record ↗2005 filing / JP2006227670A
RFID Adhesive LabelInventors: Hiroaki Ito, Kazuhiko Soma. Technology concerning RFID inlay, adhesive and attachment structures.Public record ↗2005 filing / JP2007041423A
RFID Adhesive LabelInventors: Hiroaki Ito, Jun Ito, Kazuhiko Soma, Hajime Shigemoto. Adhesive-label structure addressing RFID destruction on removal while considering appearance and label function.Public record ↗2007 filing / Patent No. 4914456
IC TagInventors: Shinya Nitta, Haruhiko Nitta, Hideo Hatanaka, Kazuhiko Soma. Granted patent concerning an IC-tag structure using cylindrical or tubular geometry.Granted patent record ↗2024 filing / JP2025117141A
RFID Medium, Method of Using RFID Medium and Detection SystemInventors: Takaaki Shimizu, Kazuhiko Soma. Sensor RFID technology incorporating an environmental-state sensing IC device, antenna and battery.Public record ↗2024 filing / JP2025133180A
Information Processing System, Information Processing Method, and ProgramInventors: Takaaki Shimizu, Kazuhiko Soma, Yutaka Masuda. Information-processing technology linking wireless tags with item and user identification information.Public record ↗FOUNDER / ADVISOR
Kazuhiko Soma
Kazuhiko Soma
Active in RFID since the early 2000s, with experience across tags/inlays, global business, Japan/APAC markets, R&D, production strategy, RFID business and field implementation. Today he leads RFiD plus One, connecting AIDC technology with real operations.
2024–
RFiD plus OneFounder / RFID, NFC & AIDC Advisory / Technology & Implementation Advisory
2024–2025
RICHRFID JapanJapan market / RFID advisory & support
2019–2024
SATO CorporationRFID R&D / Production Strategy / RFID Business Headquarters
2012–2019
SMARTRACJapan Sales / Japan Representative / APAC Product Marketing
2007–2012
UPM-KymmeneRFID Sales
～2007
Chip On Media → Fujii Co., Ltd. → Smart ID TechRFID business and technology development; participated as an inventor in RFID adhesive-label patents around 2005.
RFID does not create value simply by attaching a tag.
Identity, sensing, data and peoplecreate value when they work together as one operational system.
EVIDENCE
External public information.
We link to third-party public information so claims can be verified by customers, partners, search engines and AI—not only through our own communication.
JAISA Automatic Identification System AwardsRelated contributions: 2021 / 2025 / 2026
JAISA RFID CommitteeMember company information
Yamagata University WebinarWhere RFID and Sensor RFID stand today
Amanosato Brewery / Aru YoiNFC + RAIN / DPP / authenticity
LIFE / RFID Smart SupermarketRFID across retail operations
Patent recordJP2025117141A / inventor listing
CONTACT
Global AIDC technology,
for your operation.
If common options in Japan do not solve the problem, we search globally. Discuss technology selection, PoC, tag/reader evaluation, Sensor RFID, GS1/EPC and DPP from the concept stage.
info@rfid-plus-one.com