RFID technology is competing for the attention of hospital IT departments, a study says, but when deployed, it can reduce costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars, and benefit hospitals experiencing growth due to the Affordable Care Act.
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Macy’s Tests Shopkick’s ShopBeacon at New York, San Francisco Stores
The Bluetooth tags enable the retailer to share promotional data about its merchandise with consumers who have downloaded and opted in to the Shopkick app.
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.
Swedish Armed Forces Completes Tests of RFID to Track Uniforms, Shipments
The military’s logistics and materiel divisions have finished testing both active and passive tags, with deployment dates yet to be determined.
Saving Patients and Money
RFID technology can improve patient outcomes while helping hospitals cut costs.
SATO Acquires Magellan Technology
The company says it will complete its acquisition of Magellan’s health-care business, along with all intellectual properties, by early next month.
RFID News Roundup
RF Code announces new asset-management tamper-detection tabs; Metalcraft unveils RFID wristbands for waterparks, amphitheaters, outdoor events; HID Global adds RFID to Fargo direct-to-card printer line; SensMaster intros active RFID sensor tag for personnel safety applications; Washington clinic improves patient waiting times and workflow with Versus’ RTLS technology; AIM creates AIM Europe to guide regional AIDC growth.
Boston Ad Agency Experiments With RFID-enabled Marketing Strategies
In one example, Allen & Gerritsen married RFID, Instagram and tic-tac-toe, as a team-building exercise for its staff and a demo for its clients.