Can a Single Module Read 1D and 2D Bar Codes and RFID Tags?

Do you know of any fixed or integrated solutions that can read both 1D and 2D bar codes and simultaneously interrogate RFID tags, and that could be integrated into a custom instrument for medical purposes? —Name withheld ——— The short answer is no. There are handheld...

Can RFID Identify Computer Users in Need of Assistance?

How can I use radio frequency identification to map approximately 400 computers within a building and then view, on a tablet screen, which machine’s user requires help? —Name withheld ——— To my knowledge, there is no off-the-shelf system that will do what you...

RFID News Roundup

NFC Forum unveils new special interest groups to champion Near Field Communication across markets; Ubisense RTLS gains momentum in manufacturing, including implementations for Daimler; Danbury Hospital implements RF Technologies’ active RFID to protect infants; Identive Group announces developer’s kit for creating RFID-enabled electronic games; LAB ID introduces UHF tag for intelligent waste collection and management; ASAP Systems adds new features to its Web-based inventory- and asset-management solution.