Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl Confirmed for New Term as ISO/IEC Standards Convener
We are delighted to announce that Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl, Founder and Owner of innobir e.U., has been reconfirmed as convener of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31/WG 4 "Radio Communications" for another three-year term. The confirmation took place during the recent ISO/IEC SC31 Plenary meeting held in Seoul, South Korea.
This reconfirmation is both an honor and a testament to Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl’s longstanding commitment and recognized expertise in the field of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies.
Under his guidance, WG 4 remains one of the most vital groups within the international standardization community for RFID and RTLS technologies.
ISO/IEC JTC 1 is a joint technical committee of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). JTC 1 is responsible for developing international standards in the field of Information Technology (IT).
SC 31 is titled "Automatic identification and data capture techniques". It focuses on creating standards for automatic identification (Auto-ID) and data capture technologies, including RFID, barcodes, RTLS, NFC, and other related systems.
WG 4 is the "Radio communications" working group under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31. It develops and maintains international standards specifically for RFID air interfaces, conformance and performance testing, crypto suites for secure communications, and real-time locating systems (RTLS).
What does ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31/WG 4 do?
Working Group 4 focuses on the development and maintenance of standards essential to radio-based identification and location systems, including:
ISO/IEC 18000: RFID air interface standards covering LF, HF, UHF, and microwave frequencies. These are foundational to global interoperability in RFID systems used in supply chains, logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond.
ISO/IEC 18046: Performance test methods that ensure RFID devices meet consistent and measurable quality criteria.
ISO/IEC 18047: Conformance testing procedures that verify RFID systems comply with air interface standards, ensuring cross-vendor compatibility.
ISO/IEC 29167: Crypto Suites that deliver secure RFID communications, vital for protecting sensitive data in sectors like retail, transport, logistics, and supply chain management.
ISO/IEC 24730: Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS), defining standards for accurate tracking and positioning of assets and goods in diverse environments.
These standards enable companies worldwide to deploy reliable, secure, and interoperable RFID and RTLS solutions—making them critical to the functioning of modern supply chains and IoT-enabled operations.
About Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl
With decades of experience in RFID and wireless identification technologies, Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl has contributed as an expert, developer, consultant, and standards leader. He has worked with global organizations to deliver projects across industries and is widely recognized for his deep technical knowledge and practical industry insight. As founder of innobir e.U., he supports clients in strategy, development, and standardization in RFID, NFC, and IoT technologies.
His reconfirmation as WG 4 convener underscores his ability to unite international stakeholders, drive consensus, and maintain the relevance and quality of these essential standards in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Looking Ahead
As RFID, NFC, and RTLS adoption grows—driven by retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial automation, and smart city projects—the need for robust, secure, and globally accepted standards has never been greater. Josef’s continued leadership will help ensure that these standards keep pace with technological advances, industry needs, and regulatory demands worldwide.
Think WIOT congratulates Josef Preishuber-Pfluegl on this well-deserved reconfirmation and thanks him for his ongoing dedication to the advancement of the global RFID and RTLS community!
