THE WORLD'S RFID AUTHORITY

FREE NEWSLETTER: »

Sample | Newsletter Archives

SEARCH: »

Advanced Search

Washington's RFID Bill Halted House bill 1031, the Electronic Bill of Rights, will not be considered in 2007.

Hungarian Drugmaker Foresees Benefits From RFID Though satisfied with the results of a pilot involving tagged items and cases, Teva Hungary is holding off deployment until political and privacy concerns are resolved.

Apple Applies for Patent on RFID-based Network, Security Tool The computer and electronics company describes a system using RFID tags and readers to simplify the configuration of wireless network devices and access points.

Washington State Representative Introduces RFID Legislation If passed, House Bill 1031 would impose rules on how companies could deploy RFID and retain personal information gathered via the technology.

Survey Indicates Canadians Eager for RFID in Grocery Stores Although 80 percent of respondents hadn't heard of RFID or understood it prior to the survey, the majority said they would use an RFID-enabled checkout lane, especially if it meant spending less time waiting in line.

VeriChip Launches IPO Although the provider of human-implantable RFID chips scaled back the size of its IPO, demand for the company's stock seemed fairly strong, with more than 2 million shares trading hands.

RFID-Enabled Billboards Talk to Mini Motorists Mini USA is distributing RFID key fobs to Cooper owners in four U.S. cities, where interactive billboards will read the tags and flash personalized messages to drivers.

People-Tracking Experiment Offers Insights Into RFID Privacy Concerns At a counterculture technology conference in Berlin, 900 attendees submitted to RFID tracking. The major lesson: People need to feel in control.

Taiwan's Chang-Gung Hospital Uses HF RFID to Track Surgery The system not only helps ensure patients get the correct procedures and medication, but also saves time.

DHS Privacy Committee Finalizes Report on RFID IDs DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff will soon receive the 15-page advisory report, which the coauthors hope will impact the U.S. government's approach to incorporating RFID technology in identification documents.