This document provides an overview of embedded systems and RFID technology. It discusses that embedded systems have dedicated functions and operate in real-time within larger mechanical systems. They contain microprocessors or DSPs and are used widely in consumer, industrial, and military applications. RFID technology allows wireless identification of tags attached to objects using radio frequencies. It has advantages like non-line-of-sight reading but also disadvantages like potential privacy issues. The document reviews the history and components of RFID systems.