The present invention is a method and system for determining the range of
an RFID tag from an origin using radio-frequency identification ("RFID")
tags. An RFID tag with a unique numerical identifier is secured to an
object. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier using RF
signals, wherein the numerical identifier further comprises an array of
extensions. The strength of each of the RF signals corresponds to an
extension of the array of extensions. A receiver reads the RF signals and
determines the unique numerical identifier and extensions being
transmitted. An information processor interconnected with the receiver
analyzes the unique numerical identifier and extensions from a
predetermined index, and the information processor determines the range
of the identity and range of the RFID tag from an origin.