Hospitals in Japan, China Seek to Save Lives Via Pocketsize ReaderBy Paul Prince
The facilities are using a handheld, made by BayNexus, to read passive UHF and 2.4 GHz tags and bar codes, and thus ensure patients receive the right medications.
For Fleye, Capturing Action Videos Is No ObstacleBy Claire Swedberg
The company is using RFID to manage the recording process during the Spartan Races series of extreme foot races, and to allow participates to view and share their moves.
RFID News RoundupBy Beth Bacheldor
TracTech Systems unveils new RFID reader for inventorying and tracking jewelry; B-Id announces RFID-enabled display card for a variety of applications; manufacturers point to tracking as RFID's strong suit, study shows; Intermec opens new design and test facility; Tamarack intros new RFID inlay affixing system.
- At IEEE RFID Conference, Passive Tags Talk With Each Other, Contact Lenses Help Control Diabetes
By Claire Swedberg
The annual event, co-located with RFID Journal LIVE!, has led to technical education, networking and innovation among attendees and presenters.
Rug Company Tracks Its Wares Via New UHF SealBy Claire Swedberg
A U.S. importer of fine rugs is using Cybra's new Lock & EnCode passive UHF RFID seal to identify, authenticate and locate its high-value merchandise.
ATK Tracks Composite Aircraft Parts Manufactured at Its PlantBy Claire Swedberg
As the company prepares for 12-fold growth, it is using passive UHF RFID tags to monitor the lifespan of composite materials, and to track the production of aircraft parts and the molds used to form them.
Gentag and AHC Debut NFC RFID Solution for North American Home Health AidesBy Claire Swedberg
The two companies are launching a product that includes a specially built cell phone and software that enables workers to chronicle their patient visits via system already in use the United Kingdom.
RFID Reduces Oxygen-Generator Waste for Delta Air LinesBy Claire Swedberg
The company is attaching William Frick RFID labels to the generators, and using Motorola handheld readers and AeroCheck software to ensure the units don't expire and are not discarded prematurely.
Tag-Reading Robot Wins RFID Journal's Coolest Demo Contest By RFID Journal
Keonn Technologies was recognized for the second year in a row for having the coolest demonstration at the RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.
IER's Expedited Self Payment Kiosk Speeds Up CheckoutsBy Claire Swedberg
Nestlé Nespresso and other European specialty retailers are testing the self-service point-of-sale system, which promises to reduce checkout lines and free up sales staff.
GEA CowView Locates Cattle Via Active RFIDBy Claire Swedberg
The solution uses Zebra's ultra-wideband tags and readers to track the location and behavior of dairy cows, to enable farmers to better manage their herds.
RFID News RoundupBy Beth Bacheldor
OATSystems to provide RFID asset-tracking equipment and software to veterans hospitals; CSL announces line of battery-assisted passive temperature sensor tags; William Frick intros Armored 300C tag for extreme, high-temperature applications; Mühlbauer, NovaCentrix partner to develop RFID antenna printing technology; Ekahau adds new forensic and emergency features to Wi-Fi RTLS solution; Redpine Signals rolls out dual-frequency Cisco-compatible Wi-Fi RTLS; Evigia Systems launches SensiTrack RFID solution to track HazMat.
- Social Security Administration Tracks Data-Center Assets
By Claire Swedberg
The agency is using RFID Global Solution's Visi-Trac system to know what has been removed from its server racks, as well as conduct inventory checks of 13,000 items within a matter of hours.
- RFID, GPS Bring Visibility to Construction of BP Oil Platform
By Claire Swedberg
The oil company is utilizing Mojix's STAR 3000 RFID system and noFilis' CrossTalk software to track the locations of billions of dollars' worth of goods used in the construction project.
Manhattan Nightclub, Restaurant Hopes RFID Will Grant VIP Treatment to PatronsBy Claire Swedberg
13th Street Entertainment is testing a radio frequency identification solution from EZ-Nite to identify valued customers carrying RFID cards as they enter its venues.
