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Rochester Institute of Technology Researchers Work on Sensor Network The goal of the multiyear project is to develop a secure RFID-based system that would enable care providers to remotely monitor patients' cardiac health and medicine consumption.

San Bernardino's State-of-the-Art Library Incorporates RFID While constructing its new facility, the San Bernardino County Library is integrating RFID into its circulation and security systems, including the anti-theft locking boxes used for DVDs.

Metro Group's Galeria Kaufhof Launches UHF Item-Level Pilot The project involves the application of EPC tags to individual garments and the use of RFID-enabled dressing rooms and displays and a smart mirror. The participants say this is the world's first end-to-end UHF item-level application.

Vail Resorts Sees RFID in the Forecast SkyeTek says it is working with the ski resort operator to develop RFID-enabled mountain services and applications.

MasterCard Rolls Out Contactless Carpet in the U.K. The credit card association claims 60 percent of Britons under 25 years old, and 49 percent of those ages 25 to 34, would use debit or credit cards more often than cash if the cards were RFID-enabled.

Hong Kong Shoppers Use RFID-enabled Mirror to See What They Want Mi-Tu, a high-end retailer, has installed RFID-enabled mirrors, catalogs and security systems designed to improve the shopping experience and boost sales.

RFID Academic Convocation Issues Call for Papers The sixth RFID Academic Convocation, being held in conjunction with EPC Connection, will focus on how to overcome impediments to adoption and achieve a return on investment from RFID and EPC networking technologies and standards.

GlaxoSmithKline Remains Committed to RFID Contradicting a recent news report, the drugmaker says it will continue conducting pilots to demonstrate how RFID can be used to secure the pharma supply chain.

Chemical Industry Explores ROI for RFID The trade group Chemical Industry Data Exchange has teamed up with EPCglobal to develop an RFID business model and foster RFID standards that benefit chemical manufacturers.

One Year Later, U.S. E-Passport's Architect Says System Is a Success Frank Moss, the U.S. State Department's former deputy assistant secretary for passport services, says the electronic passport is not a panacea, but does provide a number of real and potential benefits.