The school’s RFID Research Center and the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies will also try to develop standardized formats for VIT data, while testing the use of visual data with radio frequency identification for inventory tracking.
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Indian sugar manufacturer tracks raw materials via RFID; Datalinx, Dunlop test RFID on tires used in motorcycle race championships; Hong Kong RFID unveils new active RFID reader; SML Group, Nordic ID partner on RFID for apparel retail and supply chain markets; Memorial Hermann Health System expands deployment of Stanley Healthcare’s infant-protection solution; Zebra Technologies delivers one millionth RTLS tag; NFC Netstore to supply tags to German transit agencies.
RFID Sensors Help Macau Museums Protect Art and Artifacts
The technology, installed throughout several of the region’s historical museums, measures temperature and humidity levels to ensure exhibited items are not exposed to damaging heat or dampness.
Russian Tag Company Reaches for a Worldwide Audience
Mikron, which makes Moscow Metro’s RFID-enabled subway tickets, is marketing its HF and UHF passive tags through new distributor GoGlobal, with a focus on logistics and retail applications.
Smart Basketball Helps Athletes Sharpen Their Skills
InfoMotion Sports Technologies has developed a ball fitted with wireless sensors, to transmit data regarding the ball’s speed, arc, spin and dribble force, as well as an athlete’s performance.
European Privacy and Security Standards
Compliance with regulatory requirements will help, not hinder, RFID adoption.
Signs of Momentum for RFID
Anecdotal information suggests that adoption is beginning to accelerate.
Invengo Launches Production of NFC Tags
The Chinese RFID company’s first pair of Near Field Communication products signals its plans to diversify its portfolio to meet market demand for NFC tags for posters, payments and gaming cards.
RFID News Roundup
Vietnam’s Ho Tram Beach Resort automates uniform management with RFID; CISC adds tag sniffer to portable test system; U.K. automaker expands Ubisense RTLS deployment; MasterCard event promotes contactless payments; Austin schools to manage assets via RFID; Centre for Retail Research issues new retail theft report.
International RFID Institute Prepares Certification Program
The nonprofit group intends to develop tests focused on the fundamental information necessary for all RFID professionals, while also supporting education and research for members of the industry.
Michigan’s Memorial Healthcare Adopts Ekahau Wi-Fi Tags
The hospital is using the tags to enable personnel to request help or send an alert while working in the behavioral health unit, as well as track the temperatures of medicines and other perishables within its pharmacy.
AXON Energy Acquires Merrick Systems’ RFID Product Line
The reorganization of the two companies—both owned by HitecVision—enables AXON to provide an oil-and-gas industry solution consisting of LF and UHF tags, an LF-UHF handheld reader and software to manage the collected data.