U.S. Government Moves Toward Patent Reforms
The Innovation Act could reduce lawsuits against technology users, but it could also have an adverse effect on innovation.
Avery Dennison, Alien Technology and Invengo Sign Licensing Deals With Round Rock
The RFID technology makers say that the patent agreements will eliminate obstacles to deployments of EPC UHF RFID technology in the U.S.
RFID News Roundup
Colorado’s E-470 tollway adopts Confidex EPC UHF labels; Applebee’s to roll out NFC-enabled tablets at more than 1,000 restaurants; 3DISC adds RFID to its digital dental X-ray system; Precyse Technologies announces intrinsically safe RTLS products; MarketingCharts’ Analysis indicates limited NFC use in U.S.; IDTronic updates M3 Orange mobile PC.
SDV and IER Offer an End-to-End RFID Solution for Retailers
Based on a solution developed for a large European retailer, iD by SDV is designed to track apparel from factory to store, with the goal of increasing sales and efficiencies.
Bon-Ton Brings NFC to Shoe Displays
The U.S. department store retailer has installed an NFC RFID-based solution within 32 of its shoe departments, to test how the technology can help shoppers locate the size, color and style of shoes they seek while at a store.