How Can I Read RFID Tags With a Mobile Phone?

Is such an application of the technology possible? —Name withheld ——— Some mobile phones come with built-in RFID readers based on the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard, a type of RFID for consumer devices. Nokia’s 6131 and 6212 Classic models both...

Staff Spread Too Thin? RFID Can Help

Hospitals, factories, retail stores and other businesses are reducing labor forces in order to lower costs, leaving employees overstretched. RFID systems can automate routine tasks, so that workers can be more efficient.

RFID-Powered Handhelds Guide Visitors at Shanghai Expo

RFID-Powered Handhelds Guide Visitors at Shanghai Expo

Inside the Information and Communications Pavilion, as many as 8,000 visitors at any given time are provided with “information communications terminals” that determine their locations within the building, and provide a personalized experience.