Can RFID Identify Hospital Patients?

Are any hospitals using passive radio frequency identification technologies for positive patient identification? — Sharon, Lakeland, Fla. ——— Sharon, Yes—in fact, one finalist for our 2010 RFID Journal Award for the most innovative use of RFID is The Roy and Patricia...

Does RFID Interfere With Other Devices?

What types of interference can radio frequency identification systems (readers, antennas, tags and so forth) cause? —Name withheld ——— That is a complex question, and the answer depends on whether you are talking about an active RFID system or a passive system. Active...