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Auto-ID Center to Hold Symposium

At a major event in Chicago in September, the center will formally launch its EPC technology.

NewsJanuary 29, 2003

Informed Debate

Readers share some of their enlightened views on the privacy issue.

Editor's ViewsJanuary 26, 2003

Auto-ID Center Opens Lab in Japan

The research center at Keio University will be headed by renowned Japanese computer scientist Jun Murai.

NewsJanuary 22, 2003

Now the Hard Part

Despite all of the excitement about low-cost RFID tags, the biggest challenge is creating the IT infrastructure.

Editor's ViewsJanuary 12, 2003

The Prospects for 2003

Many companies will begin RFID pilots in 2003, says AMR's Peter Abell, but getting tags could be a

NewsJanuary 5, 2003

Matrics Makes Security Push

The RFID technology provider says it will market its UHF system for homeland security applications.

NewsDecember 18, 2002

US Tests Cargo Security System

Six-month pilot by the departments of defense and transportation will use e-seals and satellite communications.

NewsDecember 17, 2002

If There’s a Patent Pool, Should You Jump In?

Everyone agrees more RFID standards are needed. But a patent pool may just add an unnecessary layer of

Editor's ViewsDecember 15, 2002

Looking Ahead To 2003

The buzz about RFID will fade quickly in 2003 if standards groups don't deliver, and companies don't move

Editor's ViewsDecember 8, 2002

Pieces of the Puzzle, II

The coalescing of the supply side of the market continues to gather momentum.

Editor's ViewsDecember 2, 2002

Vendors Target Amusement Parks

Protecting children and enabling cashless payments make RFID an appealing option for the entertainment industry.

NewsNovember 27, 2002

Vendors Show Off EPC Technology

Tags and readers based on the Auto-ID Center specifications read 60 cases of razors on a pallet almost

NewsNovember 22, 2002

SAMSys Eyes Smart Shelf Market

Toronto-based RFID reader maker is teaming with LG&P In-Store, which designs merchandising displays.

NewsNovember 20, 2002

Part 6: Improving Logistics

When coupled with other wireless technologies, RFID can secure cargo, improve visibility and lower the cost of moving

NewsNovember 18, 2002

Opportunity Knocks

Open standards create opportunity by dramatically increasing the size of the potential market.

Editor's ViewsNovember 11, 2002

New Unit for Active Smart Labels

Power Paper plans to design battery-powered labels for specific applications.

NewsOctober 29, 2002

Nokia Tests Cell Phone Tracking

The Finnish phone maker will embed chips in individual cell phones and track them from manufacturing to retail

NewsOctober 28, 2002

Patently Obvious

The Auto-ID Center is considering creating a patent pool to reduce the risk of lawsuits derailing its technology.

Editor's ViewsOctober 21, 2002