Insights From RFID Journal LIVE! Brasil 2013
RFID’s adoption in Brazil is still behind that of the United States and Europe, but companies are deploying the technology and solution providers are innovating.
GS1 Ratifies EPC Gen2v2, Adds Security Features, More Memory
The new version of the EPC Gen 2 UHF RFID standard provides such features as security, anti-counterfeiting cryptography, EAS functionality and privacy settings for consumers.
Conferences Track Attendees Via UHF RFID
The technology, provided by Global Registration Solutions, allows expositions and conferences to identify when attendees enter and leave specific areas or attempt to claim a free meal.
RFID News Roundup
Major North American retailer adopts Checkpoint Systems’ RFID solutions; Phychips selects Thinkify as its exclusive North American distributor; Blue Spark, Trace Tech to develop disposable RFID temperature sensors; KTS announces Bluetooth HF RFID reader; Crescent Guardian and NControl collaborate on RFID-enabled security solutions; University of Melbourne researchers study effect of GS1 standards on supply chain integration, efficiency; Macy’s launches visual recognition app to simplify consumer purchases.
Qatar University to Expand Its RFID System to Track Staff, Mail
The institute is already using a solution from Verasset to manage about 30,000 assets throughout its campus.