Each month, RFID Journal receives numerous white paper submissions from outside experts. We read each paper carefully and select the most informative articles. Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of facts or claims in these papers.
MRI and RFID Human Implants
Published December 2004
James Lamberg, an electrical engineering student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, tested whether RFID transponders implanted into humans are affected when the person undergoes magnetic resonance imaging. He presents the results in this technical paper.
Jump-Starting RFID/EPC
Published September 2004
From October 2003 to September 2004, a group of retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry worked together to design, test, implemented, and verify a complete RFID supply chain solution. The principal objectives were to assess whether RFID/EPC could be used to help create a safe and secure supply chain, streamline reverse logistics, and increase the accuracy and efficiency of distribution and pharmacy operations. This white paper is the executive summary of the group's report on the results of the project.
RFID in Hospitals: Issues and Solutions
Published September 2004
A team of researchers from Texas A&M University has put together an introduction to RFID's applications in the hospital environment.