RFID Door Lock Access Control Systems: Trends, Technologies and Applications

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) door lock systems are at the forefront of modern access control technology, combining security, convenience, and scalability. This paper presents a comprehensive review of RFID-based access control systems, highlighting their fundamental components, operational mechanisms, and advantages over traditional methods. Key innovations in RFID technology, such as integration with IoT platforms and mobile devices, are discussed in the context of enhancing system functionality and user experience. Moreover, this paper examines the challenges associated with RFID implementations, including data security vulnerabilities, signal interference, and high installation costs, while suggesting potential solutions. Through this analysis, the paper highlights the growing relevance of RFID access systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments, paving the way for further advancements in secure and intelligent access control solutions. The research identifies key challenges in traditional access control systems, such as susceptibility to breaches, lack of scalability, and operational inefficiency. RFID door lock systems emerge as an advanced solution, integrating wireless communication, IoT platforms, and mobile devices to address these limitations. This study presents an in-depth analysis of RFID systems, highlighting their components, operational mechanisms, and comparative advantages. Considering issues such as vulnerability to data security, interference signals, and a high price tag for the installation, this paper suggests possibilities with solutions of viable, secure, scalable, and intelligent access control systems. Hence, the transformative RFID technology into a residential, commercial, or industrial domain holds an immense study area.