RFID News Roundup

RFideaWorks unveils updated middleware with new pricing; new industry group formed to spur MIFARE4Mobile services; Smartrac launches gamma radiation-proof RFID tags; German apparel maker, RFID vendors offer RFID-enabled inventory solution; Savi’s SmartChain CMA solution gets SAP certification; Psion Teklogix unveils new channel strategy.

How Much Will the United States Spend on RFID by 2020?

What are the expected trends for the U.S. government’s spending on the technology over the next decade or so? —Name withheld ——— I have not seen any recent projections for U.S. government spending on radio frequency identification, though the U.S. Department of...

Does U.S. Law Prohibit Implantation Sans Consent?

Is it legal in the United States to implant an RFID chip into a person’s body without that individual’s knowledge or permission? —Name withheld ——— I am not a lawyer, but I spoke to a friend who is. He says that in most countries, implanting any kind of...