RFID Raises Elevator Efficiency
At Capital Bank Plaza, in Raleigh, N.C., Schindler’s PORT solution employs passive 13.56 MHz tags and readers to reduce elevator traffic flow and office workers’ wait times.
What Mechanism Can Be Used to Track a Psychiatric Patient Who Has Fallen Down?
We need to find a way to trigger an alert. How can we accomplish this? —Shabana ——— Dear Shabana, Several companies manufacture RFID transponders that have an accelerometer inside them, so when a patient falls, that movement is detected and an alert can be issued to...
It’s Time to Think Strategically
Companies are deploying radio frequency identification to solve business problems, but they also need to think about what their RFID system will be in five years.
Helsinki Airport Puts ‘Guidance Display Card’ to the Test
The handheld device contains a 433 MHz RFID tag to track a passenger’s location, and an electronic-paper screen that provides flight info and updates.
Will the Patent Arms Race Affect RFID Deployments?
To avoid having to pay royalties, do your due diligence up front.