Radio-frequency identification -LRB- RFID -RRB- is the use of an object -LRB- typically referred to as an RFID tag -RRB- applied to or incorporated into a product , animal , or person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves .

An RFID tag is an object that can be applied to or incorporated into a product , animal , or person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves .
