ISO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 11785 First edition 1996-10-15 Radio-frequency identification of animals - Technical concept Identification des animaux par radiofréquence - Concept technique [so Referencenumber ISO 11785:1996(E) ISO11785:1996(E) Foreword IsO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a woridwide federation of national standards bodies (IsO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IsO technical committees. Eachmemberbodyinterestedina subjectfor which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (lEC)onallmattersofelectrotechnicalstandardization Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International a vote. International Standard ISO 11785 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry. Subcommittee SC 19, Agricultural electronics. Annexes A and B form an integral part of this International Standard AnnexCisfor informationonly. @ISO1996 reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher. International Organization for Standardization Case Postale 56· CH-1211 Geneve 20·Switzerland Printed in Switzerland ii @ISO ISO 11785:1996(E) Introduction The technical concept of animal identification described is based upon the principle of radio-frequency identification (RFID). ISO 11785 is applicable in connection with IsO 11784 which describes the structure and the information content of the codes stored in the transponder. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) draws attention to the fact that compliance with clause 6 and annex A of this International Standard may involve the use of patents concerning methods of transmission. IsO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of these patent rights. The following patent holder has assured ISO that he will not exert its patent rights concerning FDX B technology: NEDAP Agri BV Postbus9 NL-7255 ZG Hengelo Tel. + 31 575 46 38 00 Fax +31575463725 The following patent holders have assured isO that they are willing to negotiate licences under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, t, the statement of the holders of these patents rights are registered with IsO: Destron Fearing Corporation 490 Villaume Avenue USA-South St. Paul, MN 55075-2445 Tel. + 1 612 455 1263 Fax + 1 612 455 0413 Datamars SA Via Ponteggia CH-6814 Cadempino-Lugano Tel. + 41 91 58 27 01 Fax + 41 91 58 27 41 Texas Instruments Limited 800 Pavilion Drive Northampton Business Park GB-Northampton NN4 7YL Tel. + 44 1604 663 000 Fax + 44 1604 663 001 ii