What technology uses tags to track items via radio waves without requiring line-of-sight?

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RFID

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is used in everything from modern passports and credit cards to inventory management in warehouses.

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What system uses radio waves to identify and track tags attached to objects without a direct line-of-sight?

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